| Adhesive | Contains volatile solvents, adhesive cures by solvent evaporation | No solvents, uses solid or heat-cured adhesives |
| Environmental Impact | Solvent evaporation, potential environmental pollution | No solvents, environmentally friendly |
| Bond Strength | Higher bond strength, suitable for high-performance materials | Slightly lower bond strength, suitable for general packaging |
| Equipment Requirements | Needs solvent recovery system, complex equipment | Simple equipment, low cost |
| Applicability | Suitable for a wide range of materials and high-performance packaging | Suitable for environmentally-conscious packaging applications |
| Cost | Higher due to solvent use and recovery systems | Lower, simpler process, no solvent recovery required |
