Products Description
Dipping Shoelace Silicone is a premium silicone material specially designed for coating shoelace tips (aglets) to provide durability, 3D structure, and a smooth hand feel. This material is ideal for sports shoes, casual sneakers, backpacks, and functional apparel, ensuring lace tips remain resistant to wear, moisture, and deformation.
The silicone can be formulated as heat-curing for tips that can withstand high temperatures, or self-curing for heat-sensitive lace tips, providing flexibility in production.
Features
- 3D Structure: Multi-layer silicone creates a raised, precise shape on lace tips.
- Strong Adhesion: Ensures long-lasting bonding to shoelace ends, preventing detachment.
- Flexible Processing: Available as heat-cure or self-curing silicone to suit different materials.
- Vibrant Colors: Pigment paste ensures high color saturation and stability.
- Soft Touch: Silicone maintains flexibility and comfort for handling and use.
Advantages
- Enhanced 3D Appearance: XG-20Z-1 right-angle silicone allows for sharp or angular lace tips with pronounced dimensional effects.
- Durable and Wear-Resistant: Protective top layer prevents abrasion and extends the lifespan of the lace tip.
- Multi-Layer Protection: Base layer, color layer, and finishing layer provide strong adhesion and surface stability.
- Customizable Layers: Layer count, thickness, and color can be adjusted for decorative or functional effects.
- Efficient Production: Proper curing or drying ensures consistent quality and minimizes defects.
Process
Step 1: Base Coating
Materials: XG-20S-1 or XG-20Z-1 (use XG-20Z-1 for right-angle or sharp-tip aglets for more pronounced 3D effect)
Additive / Thinner Ratio: Additive 10:1, Thinner 1:1.2
Notes: Fully cover the lace tip, including recessed areas, to ensure proper adhesion.
Step 2: Color Coating
Materials: XG-20S-1 or XG-20Z-1
Formula: Additive XG-MB-1 10:1, Thinner 1:1.2, Pigment Paste 5%-10%
Print Layers: 2–3 depending on thickness and color saturation
Notes: Apply thin layers multiple times to reduce shrinkage and achieve uniform color.
Step 3: Top Coating / Finishing
Matte Finish: XG-866M-6 + XG-866B-2, Thinner ratio 1:2.5
Glossy Finish: XG-399-2 + XG-MB-1 10:1
Alternative: XG-20S-1 for flexibility adjustment or local finishing
Print Layers: 2–3 depending on desired surface effect
Step 4: Curing / Drying
Heat-Curing Silicone: Oven at 60°C for 30 minutes
Self-Curing Silicone: Room temperature 2–4 hours
Notes: Each lace tip must be fully cured to ensure adhesion, dimensional stability, and a smooth surface finish.
Applications
- Shoelace Tips (Aglets) – Functional and decorative ends for sneakers and sports shoes
- Hat Drawstrings – Branded or decorative ends for caps and hoodies
- Backpacks, Gloves, and Apparel – Reinforced lace tips with anti-slip performance
- Custom Accessories and Gifts – Personalized, decorative, or functional lace tips
Dipping Shoelace Silicone combines multi-layer structure, flexibility, and customizable design, allowing 3D, soft-touch, durable lace tips suitable for both functional and aesthetic applications.
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