sulaututtava

Sulaututtava is a Finnish word that translates to "fusible" or "meltable" in English. It describes a material or substance that has the property of melting when heated and often solidifying again upon cooling, or that can be fused together with another material through the application of heat. This characteristic is central to various manufacturing processes and material science applications.

In the context of textiles, "sulaututtava" often refers to fusible interlining or interfacing. This is a type of fabric that has a heat-activated adhesive coating on one side. When heat and pressure are applied, typically with an iron, the adhesive melts and bonds the interlining to another piece of fabric, such as the lapel of a jacket or the collar of a shirt. This provides structure, shape, and stability to the garment.

Beyond textiles, the concept of "sulaututtava" applies to many other materials. Plastics, for example, are often sulauttava, allowing them to be molded into various shapes through processes like injection molding or 3D printing where the plastic is melted and then solidified. Metals can also be sulauttava, enabling soldering and welding, where the metals are melted to join them. The degree of fusibility and the temperature at which it occurs are critical properties for engineers and designers when selecting materials for specific applications.