An adhesive bond is one component of footwear construction. Its result depends not only on the name or type of adhesive, but also on surface preparation, material compatibility and accurate control of the process parameters.

KOHANI is a Ukrainian footwear brand with its own full-cycle production facility. The brand’s team manages material selection and the main manufacturing processes, including adhesive operations.

Which adhesive systems KOHANI uses

KOHANI uses water-based adhesive systems, including latex formulations, in its main adhesive operations. Organic-solvent-based adhesives are not used in these operations.

This wording is deliberately precise. It refers specifically to the main adhesive operations and is not a claim about the composition of every chemical material used at the production facility.

Adhesive technology involves more than choosing a formulation

A water base does not automatically make an adhesive bond reliable. The intended result also depends on:

  • correct surface preparation;
  • compatibility of the materials being joined;
  • even application of the formulation;
  • drying time and conditions;
  • temperature;
  • pressure;
  • final setting parameters.

Each factor forms part of the technological process. An adhesive operation therefore requires both the appropriate material and compliance with the specified parameters.

What water-based systems contribute to the process

Using these systems in the main adhesive operations helps reduce the use of volatile organic compounds and decrease strong chemical odours in the working area. It also enables the use of modern water-dispersion technologies.

The type of adhesive base does not replace material preparation or process control. Bond quality depends on the complete set of technological conditions.

Adhesive operations as part of the production system

Natural leather is an important starting material, but it does not guarantee the quality of a finished pair by itself. The result also depends on the last, construction, cutting, stitching, forming, lasting, reinforcing materials, adhesive technology and production control.

Read how natural leather, reinforcing components and construction work together in “Materials in KOHANI Footwear”.

KOHANI performs quality control at different production stages rather than only after a pair has been completed. The checks include material compatibility and bond quality.

Read more about how these stages work together in “How KOHANI Builds Footwear Quality”. Our article “ERP in Footwear Production” explains how models, materials and production orders are managed digitally.

Frequently asked questions

What adhesives does KOHANI use?

Water-based adhesive systems, including latex formulations, are used in the main adhesive operations.

Does KOHANI use organic-solvent-based adhesives?

Organic-solvent-based adhesives are not used in KOHANI’s main adhesive operations. This statement refers specifically to those operations, not to every material that may be used at the production facility.

Does a water base guarantee a reliable bond?

No. The result also depends on surface preparation, material compatibility, even application, drying, temperature, pressure and final setting parameters.

Why does surface preparation matter?

Surface preparation is one of the factors that determine the quality of an adhesive bond. It works together with the other parameters of the technological process.

Where is KOHANI footwear manufactured?

KOHANI footwear is manufactured in Ukraine at the brand’s own production facility. The team manages model development, construction, material selection and the main manufacturing processes.

Learn more on the About KOHANI page.