Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a first component having a first polyester polyol having a first functionality, and a second polyester polyol having a second functionality, wherein the second functionality is greater than the first functionality, and a second component comprising an isocyanate, wherein the coating has an NCO:OH ratio of 1:1 or greater is disclosed. A coated flexible substrate comprising a flexible substrate, and a coating deposited on at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the coating comprises a first component having a first polyester polyol having a first functionality and a second polyester polyol having a second functionality, wherein the second functionality is greater than the first functionality and a second component comprising an isocyanate is also within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising a cationic acrylic polymer is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: A hard coat composition comprising an acid functional organosiloxane polyol wherein at least some of the acid functionality has been neutralized is disclosed. The hard coat is suitable for application to a substrate, and can be used without an adhesive promoting primer.

Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a radiation cure initiator, a colorant, and a diluent. These compositions are substantially free of radiation curable material. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having a rigid substrate and a soft-feel coating is disclosed. The soft feel coating comprises an acid functional polyurethane dispersion and a crosslinker. The polyurethane dispersion comprises an active hydrogen-containing polyether, dimethylolpropionic acid, a polyisocyanate and a chain extender; at least 70 percent of the acid functionality is neutralized.

Abstract: Compressible substrates coated with a coating comprising an aqueous polyurethane resin having a hydroxyl number of less than 10 and a colorant are disclosed. Footwear and footwear components comprising compressible substrates coated with an aqueous polyurethane resin having a hydroxyl number of less than 10 and a colorant are also disclosed.

Abstract: Color harmonization is provided for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to the different substrate materials while maintaining substantially uniform visual characteristics of the article. The substrates may include flexible materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, foam, textiles and the like. Examples of articles of manufacture include footwear, automotive upholstery and automotive interiors.