| abstract |
A synthetic crossband is disclosed. The synthetic crossband comprises impregnated paper, which is impregnated with a saturating resin which includes phenolic resin, such as phenolic-formaldehyde resin, that is then cured. At least a portion of one side of the impregnated paper includes a layer of partially cured adhesive resin, which includes melamine-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof. |