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“Polyurethane Laminate Fabric” or PUL is a soft, flexible, hardwearing and waterproof fabric.
PUL is a laminate fabric comprised of 2 layers: a polyester fabric (typically 1mm thick) with a very thin layer of polyurethane film bonded to the reverse. Polyester is preferred to cotton because it is difficult to have a really water-resistant product using cotton. The polyester side can be plain or printed with a design. It will retain its stretchability even with the additional polyurethane layer. This makes for an extremely resilient fabric which will last for many years. It’s important to note that PUL remains supple and soft to the touch, unlike a cotton fabric backed with a separate plastic fabric or an ‘oil cloth' type fabric. These characteristics make PUL the ideal fabric for our range of lunch bags and freezer bags. |
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Manufacturing PUL
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For our products, we only use Eco-PUL™. In this particular version of PUL, the polyurethane is made from renewable raw materials, such as vegetable oils rather than mineral oil. Eco-PUL is a smart choice for the environment.
The high quality polyester jersey fabric and the polyurethane film are bonded to create a single layered fabric using a combination of heat, pressure and adhesion. Eco-PUL is manufactured using a 'green', solvent-free adhesive in the spirit of environmental sustainability. The resulting laminated fabric - the PUL - is totally safe for health. In addition to the manufacturer's safety certificates, we commissioned our own tests at Celabor in Belgium to provide complete assurance that our chosen PUL is safe for food-use. Eco-PUL is made in the USA from a 73% polyester, 27% polyurethane mix and meets CPSIA standards. |
