Abstract: The polyamide hot-melt adhesives for heat shrinkable joint closure，which can meet the demands of China telecommunication standard，were prepared with polyamide(010)，waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) and glycol as primary raw materials. The reaction process，mechanisms and structure of products were investigated by using FTIR，DSC and SEM. The factors which affected the properties of copolymer were studied. The results showed that ester-amide exchange，alcoholysis and polycondensation were primary reactions. Ester-amide exchange was intensified if blending time was prolonged，resulting in higher softening point of product. The apparent viscosity of product increased with increasing polycondensation time or addition of glycol.