Abstract: A formable and tear resistant polymeric composite is both formable, such as through thermal forming, and tear resistant, wherein the composite has a high resistance to cut propagation. This combination of properties is achieved by combing an inner formable portion with a tear resistant outside portion and an inside portion, which may also be configured to be tear resistant. The inner formable portion includes a plurality of oriented polymer layers that are bound together by a lower melting temperature inner adhesive and enables thermal forming of the composite. The outside portion includes a woven fabric including polymeric strands, such as tapes, that are preferably oriented to increase strength and tear resistance. The separation of the woven fabric layers from the inner portion enables the composite to be formed into a shape, such as a shell for luggage, while having improved tear resistance.

Abstract: Provided is an antimicrobial composite comprising a top layer having a polypropylene film impregnated with elemental silver, a silver compound, or a mixture thereof, the top layer having a thickness between 33 ?m and 77 ?m, and the top layer having a mass between 30.36 and 70.84 grams per square meter; a second layer beneath the top layer, the second layer having a standard twill weave translucent material, having a thickness between 0.09 mm and 0.21 mm, and having a mass between 81.6 and 190.4 grams per square meter; a third layer beneath the second layer, the third layer having a polypropylene film, having a thickness between 0.012 mm and 0.028 mm, and having a mass between 11.04 and 25.76 grams per square meter; and wherein the antimicrobial composite has a specific antimicrobial activity of at least 3.