Method for adhering a flexible fibrous sheet to a semi-rigid thermoplastic resinous sheet and products relating thereto

Abstract

There is disclosed a method for adhering a flexible fibrous sheet (such as a canvas) to a semi-rigid thermoplastic resinous sheet (such as a polycarbonate or acrylic sheet). The method comprises the steps of contacting an edge surface of the flexible fibrous sheet with a thermosetting resin and allowing the resin to cure to yield a unified surface, applying an adhesive along of an edge surface of the semi-rigid sheet to yield an adhesive surface and contacting the unified surface of the flexible fibrous sheet with the adhesive surface of the semi-rigid sheet to adhere the flexible fibrous sheet to the semi-rigid sheet. The products made by this method are suitable for a variety of applications, including use as boat and dwelling enclosures.

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