Systems
Footwear manufacturing adhesive systems
Kyotex organizes its solutions into four units — K System, K Thermo, K Next and K Pads — plus the Kyo machinery that applies them. All of them share one goal: bonding without solvents.
Five systems. One solvent-free approach.
Pressure-sensitive tapes
PSA tape systems for clean, immediate insole bonding — no ovens, no open flames and no solvent flash-off.
Explore K System K ThermoEco-friendly hot melts
Heat-activated adhesive films designed to cut VOC emissions on the line without giving up bond strength.
Explore K Thermo K NextCold bonding technology
The bond strength of a hot melt, applied without direct heat — built for high-output production cells.
Explore K Next K PadsReinforcement pads
Structural support inserts for leather goods and footwear components that need to hold their shape over time.
Explore K Pads Kyo machineryPrecision application equipment
Automated dispensing and laminating machinery, engineered in-house to run our adhesive systems at production speed.
Explore the machineryCatalog
Kyotex catalog (PDF)
The five systems, Kyo machinery, applications and contact details in one file to share or print.
How to choose a system
The key question is how the adhesive needs to activate in your process:
- With pressure, cold and no waiting: K System pressure-sensitive insole adhesive tape.
- With heat and pressure, if you run presses: K Thermo hot melts as granules, powder, film, web or net.
- With structural strength and no heat: K Next.
- To shape and support parts: K Pads toe puffs, counters and microfibers.
- To apply adhesive at production speed: Kyo shoe machinery.
Torn between two options? Hot melt vs. solvent-based shoe adhesive lays out the trade-offs.
Eco-friendly footwear adhesives
Kyotex takes its name from the Kyoto Protocol. Its systems are built to bond without solvents: PSAs bond cold under pressure, hot melts bond with heat and pressure, and K Pads reinforcements use natural and recycled materials treated with Kyotex adhesives that, according to the brand, ensure no solvents and no VOCs. The powder range even includes a biodegradable option, PBS.
Serving manufacturers across North America
Kyotex-Terlan North America works from Guadalajara, Mexico, with footwear and leather goods manufacturers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Request a quote or browse the FAQ.
Where they're used
Solvent-free insole bonding
Insole adhesive tape, hot melt or cold bonding: three ways to bond insoles without solvent flash-off on the line.
Compare insole bonding optionsLeather goods adhesives
PSA tapes, hot melts and reinforcements for leather goods, with machinery for medium and large parts.
See leather goods adhesivesLamination
Hot melt film, web, net or powder for bonding layers of material with heat and pressure.
See lamination optionsWant to test a Kyotex system on your line?
Tell us what you bond and at what volume, and a Kyotex specialist will send you a recommendation.
Or call us at +52 33 3645 0272