What Are Re-Moist Hot Melt Adhesives?

Re-moist adhesives are water-activated glues applied during manufacturing in a dry state. Once applied and cooled, they remain inert until moisture is introduced — usually by licking, pressing with a wet roller, or steam activation. They’re perfect for envelopes, promotional inserts, and forms that require a bond at the point of use, not during production.

Key Benefits of Re-Moist Hot Melt Adhesives

  • Activates easily with water or moisture
  • Bonds instantly at the point of contact
  • Provides clean application and low stringing during manufacturing
  • Long shelf life and dry-state stability
  • Compatible with high-speed envelope or paper converting lines
  • Works with coated, uncoated, and recycled papers

Common Applications for Re-Moist Hot Melt Adhesives

Re-moist adhesives are a staple in mailing, direct response, and forms production.

Typical use cases include:

  • Envelope flap sealing (lick-to-seal)
  • Promotional mailers with user-applied bonding
  • Tear strips or reply forms
  • Secure closures for paper-based packaging
  • Moisture-reactive coupon applications
  • Educational or print materials with perforated returns

Choosing the Right Re-Moist Adhesive

These adhesives are highly specialized. We help you select the right formula based on:

  • Substrate type – coated or uncoated, textured, recycled
  • Activation method – wet roller, steam, hand-moistened
  • Line speed and dry time in production
  • Shelf-life and reactivation performance
  • Clarity, cleanliness, and odor requirements

Need a glue that stays dry until your customer activates it? Re-moist is your go-to.

Re-Moist Hot Melt Adhesives We Carry


84526 SwiftTherm

Re-moist hot melt

Temp: 280-300 F Set Time: Fast

Why Manufacturers Trust Astro

For over 30 years, Astro Packaging has been the go-to partner for adhesives and dispensing equipment across industries. Manufacturers trust us because we deliver reliable products, seamless system compatibility, and responsive service that keeps production lines running.

From hot melt units to complete configured systems, Astro is committed to performance, efficiency, and long-term value.

Experience

Over 30 years delivering trusted adhesive and equipment solutions.

Reliability

Durable systems built to perform under demanding production conditions.

Compatibility

Designed to integrate easily with leading hot melt equipment brands.

Support

Fast, responsive support to keep your lines running anywhere.

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