Abstract: A multi-layered article 10 includes a fabric 12 having a polymeric sheet 14, 16 secured to each side of the fabric 12. Each polymeric sheet 14, 16 secured to the fabric 12 has two non-chlorinated polymeric layers. The first non-chlorinated polymeric layer A, A' is disposed on the inner side of each sheet and contains an ethylene copolymer that has a Shore A hardness less than 85. The second non-chlorinated polymeric layer B, B' is disposed on the outer side of each sheet and contains a polymer having a Shore A hardness greater than 85. The multi-layered article 10 demonstrates good flex-crack resistance to make it suitable for use in a roll-up sign 30 or a truck trailer cover 40.

Abstract: A silicon carbide coated carbon matrix/carbon fiber composite material is provided. The carbon composite base material, coated with silicon carbide, comprises a siliconized layer and a non-siliconized layer. The siliconized layer comprises silicon carbide matrix and non-siliconized carbon fibers. The siliconized layer also has a non-planar interface with a series of elongated protrusions penetrating into the surface the of non-siliconized layer. A gas-permeable intermediate coating formed on the carbon composite material can help produce such a siliconized layer.