Abstract: A stretch-modified elastomeric multilayer film comprising a core layer comprising a first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer, wherein the first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer comprises at least 50 mol. % ethylene, has a melt index (I2) from 0.5 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min, and has a density of 0.850 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, and at least one outer layer independently comprising a second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer and from 2.5 to 30 wt. % of an antiblock agent, wherein the second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer comprises at least 50 mol. % ethylene, has a melt index (I2) from 0.5 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min, and has a density of 0.850 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, wherein the density of the first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer is equal to or greater than the density of the second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene/?-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene/?-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

Abstract: A stretch-modified elastomeric multilayer film comprising a core layer comprising a first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer, wherein the first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer comprises at least 50 mol. % ethylene, has a melt index (12) from 0.5 g/10 min to 5 g/10 min, and has a density of 0.850 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, and at least one outer layer independently comprising a second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer and from 2.5 to 30 wt. % of an antiblock agent, wherein the second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer comprises at least 50 mol. % ethylene, has a melt index (12) from 0.5 g/10 min to 25 g/10 min, and has a density of 0.850 g/cc to 0.890 g/cc, wherein the density of the first ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer is equal to or greater than the density of the second ethylene-?-olefin block copolymer.

Abstract: A stretch-modified elastomeric multilayer film comprising a core layer comprising a first propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, wherein the first propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer comprises at least 50 wt. % propylene, has a melt flow rate (230C/2.16 Kg) from 0.1 g/10 min to 35 g/10 min, and has a crystallinity in the range of from at least 1 percent by weight to 40 percent by weight, and at least one outer layer independently comprising a second propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer and from 2.5 to 30 wt. % of an antiblock agent, wherein the second propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer comprises at least 50 wt. % propylene, has a melt flow rate (230C/2.16 Kg) from 0.1 g/10 min to 35 g/10 min, and has a crystallinity in the range of from at least 1 percent by weight to 40 percent by weight, wherein the crystallinity of the first propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer is equal to or greater than the crystallinity of the second propylene/alpha-olefin copolymer.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that comprise: (1) a polymer selected from the group consisting of: (A) an ethylene/?-olefin multiblock interpolymer; (B) a propylene based plastomer or elastomer; and (C) a mixture of (A) and (B); (2) from about 1 to about 75 weight percent filler based on the weight of the composition; and (3) an effective amount of tackifier.

Abstract: A polypropylene-based film comprising at least three layers characterized by two skin layers and at least one core layer, wherein the at least one core layer and/or at least one skin layer comprises a polymer blend of: (i) a first propylene-based polymer which comprises (A) at least 60 weight percent (wt %) units derived from propylene, and (B) from 5 to 40 wt % units derived from ethylene, and wherein the first propylene-based polymer is characterized by a melting temperature (Tm) of less than or equal to 110° C., and (ii) a second propylene-based polymer selected from the group consisting of rPP and hPP and characterized by certain mechanical and/or sealing properties is provided. Also provided is a method of making the polypropylene-based film.

Abstract: The present invention is an extensible nonwoven comprising a polyolefin elastomer fiber wherein the surface of the fiber further comprises an inorganic filler or PDMS or combinations thereof, wherein the inorganic filler, if present, has D-90 particle size of 5 microns or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of forming an elastic, breathable film/nonwoven layer laminate. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of forming an elastic, breathable film/nonwoven layer laminate. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: A fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481?1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers.

Abstract: The present invention includes a polyolefin elastomeric composition comprising a propylene-based elastomer having at least seventy five weight percent units derived from propylene, the propylene-based elastomer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from 1 to 35 Joules/gram, a weight average molecular weight of from 5400 to 875000 g/mol, and a permanent set of less than 40%; and a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.5, a density from 0.885 to 0.915 g/ml, and a heat of fusion of from 65 to 125 Joules/gram, wherein the ratio of the propylene-based elastomer to the homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer is from 97:3 to 80:20, and wherein the composition exhibits a heat of fusion from 2 to 55 Joules/gram, and a 2% secant flexural modulus of less than 69 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention describes an elastic article comprising at least one low crystallinity polymer layer and optionally a high crystallinity polymer layer. The low crystallinity polymer layer comprises a low crystallinity polymer and optionally an additional polymer. The optional high crystallinity polymer layer comprises a high crystallinity polymer having a melting point within about 50° C. of the melting point of the low crystallinity polymer. The article is elongated at a temperature below the melting point of the low crystallinity polymer and the optional high crystallinity polymer in at least one direction to an elongation of at least about 50% of its original length or width. Subsequently, the article may be heat-shrunk at a temperature not greater than 10° C. above the melting point of the low crystallinity polymer.

Abstract: A fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and (1) cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481?1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics can be made from such fibers.

Abstract: The present invention includes a polyolefin elastomeric composition comprising a propylene-based elastomer having at least seventy five weight percent units derived from propylene, the propylene-based elastomer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from 1 to 35 Joules/gram, a weight average molecular weight of from 5400 to 875000 g/mol, and a permanent set of less than 40%; and a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.5, a density from 0.885 to 0.915 g/ml, and a heat of fusion of from 65 to 125 Joules/gram, wherein the ratio of the propylene-based elastomer to the homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer is from 97:3 to 80:20, and wherein the composition exhibits a heat of fusion from 2 to 55 Joules/gram, and a 2% secant flexural modulus of less than 69 MPa.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyolefin compositions. In particular, the invention pertains to elastic polymer compositions that can be more easily processed on cast film lines, extrusion lamination or coating lines. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise an elastomeric polyolefin resin and a high pressure low density type resin.

Abstract: The present invention includes a polyolefin elastomeric composition comprising a propylene-based elastomer having at least seventy five weight percent units derived from propylene, the propylene-based elastomer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from 1 to 35 Joules/gram, a weight average molecular weight of from 5400 to 875000 g/mol, and a permanent set of less than 40%; and a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.5, a density from 0.885 to 0.915 g/ml, and a heat of fusion of from 65 to 125 Joules/gram, wherein the ratio of the propylene-based elastomer to the homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer is from 97:3 to 80:20, and wherein the composition exhibits a heat of fusion from 2 to 55 Joules/gram, and a 2% secant flexural modulus of less than 69 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention includes a composition comprising a propylene-alpha olefin copolymer having at least seventy weight percent units derived from propylene, and from ten to twenty five weight percent units derived from ethylene or a C4-C10 alpha olefin, the propylene-alpha olefin copolymer exhibiting a heat of fusion of less than 37 Joules/gram and a melt flow rate of from 0.1 to 100 gram/10 minutes; and a styrenic block copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of the propylene-alpha olefin copolymer to the styrenic block copolymer is from 3:7 to 7:3. The composition exhibits tensile modulus of less than 20 MPa, tensile strength of at least 5 MPa, and elongation at break of at least 900% with low relative immediate set.

Abstract: A bicomponent fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481?1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics, such as spunbond, melt blown and spun-laced fabrics or webs can be made from such fibers.