Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Airsoles or bladders for articles of footwear comprising multi-layered films are provided herein. In one aspect, the airsoles or bladders comprise a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein a first side of the first sheet faces a second side of the second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are bonded together to form an internal cavity in a space between the first side of the first sheet and the second side of the second sheet, forming a bladder capable of retaining a gas in the internal cavity at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, at atmospheric pressure, or below atmospheric pressure; and wherein each of the first sheet and the second sheet comprise a multi-layered film comprising: a core region comprising at least 20 gas-barrier layers and a plurality of elastomeric layers, wherein the gas-barrier layers alternate with the elastomeric layers.

Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-layered structures and methods for producing them are disclosed.

Abstract: An antifouling thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composition comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and an organometallic antifouling additive and has a surface energy of from about 18 to about 26 mJ/m2. An article which is resistant to adhesion of organisms comprises the antifouling thermoplastic elastomer (TPU) composition having a surface with a 3-dimensional surface topography.

Abstract: An antifouling thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composition has a surface energy of from about 18 to about 26 mJ/m2. The antifouling TPU composition comprises the reaction product of: (A) a polyetherol; (B) a silicone polyol; (C) a chain extender different than said polyetherol and said silicone polyol; and (D) an isocyanate. An article comprising the antifouling TPU composition and having a surface with a 3-dimensional surface topography resistant to adhesion of organisms.

Abstract: An antifouling thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composition has a surface energy of from about 18 to about 26 mJ/m2. The antifouling TPU composition comprises the reaction product of: (A) a polyetherol; (B) a silicone polyol; (C) a chain extender different than said polyetherol and said silicone polyol; and (D) an isocyanate. An article comprising the antifouling TPU composition and having a surface with a 3-dimensional surface topography resistant to adhesion of organisms.

Abstract: An antifouling thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composition comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and an organometallic antifouling additive and has a surface energy of from about 18 to about 26 mJ/m2. An article which is resistant to adhesion of organisms comprises the antifouling thermoplastic elastomer (TPU) composition having a surface with a 3-dimensional surface topography.

Abstract: A method for producing a patterned polymer film on a substrate includes the steps of coating a substrate with a polymer film; placing a patterned mask onto the surface of the polymer film, the patterned mask having at least one pattern section of dimensions less than the capillary wavelength of the polymer film; annealing the polymer film by either solvent annealing or temperature-based annealing, which involves raising the temperature of the polymer film above its glass transition temperature, the step of annealing causing the polymer film to conform to the dimensions of the at least one pattern section of dimensions less than the capillary wavelength of the polymer film, thereby forming a patterned polymer film; and removing the patterned mask from the patterned polymer film.