Abstract: Described herein are polarizing articles and methods of making the same. The methods are useful in preparing polarizing articles having high durability and increased polarizing efficiency. The polarizing articles are useful in any article where it is desirable to reduce or remove glare.

Abstract: Described herein are polarizing articles and methods of making the same. The methods are useful in preparing polarizing articles having high durability and increased polarizing efficiency. The polarizing articles are useful in any article where it is desirable to reduce or remove glare.

Abstract: Novel light polarizing articles comprising a substrate, a light polarizing layer comprising ion-bearing polarizing dye molecules, a coupling layer, and a protective layer, and method of making the same. Due to the presence of the coupling layer bearing counter ions, adhesion of the polarizing layer to the protective layer is improved. The light polarizing article has advantageous chemical, mechanical and thermal resistance. The light polarizing article can be used, for example, as ophthalmic products and in display devices.

Abstract: A method of preparing a polarizing dye receiving surface includes bringing the polarizing dye receiving surface into contact with a brushing surface of a brush pad carrying an abrasive material and brushing the polarizing dye receiving surface with the brushing surface in one or more brushing strokes. Each brushing stroke comprises effecting a unidirectional relative motion between the polarizing dye receiving surface and the brushing surface along a brushing path. The polarizing dye receiving surface is separated from the brushing surface after the brushing.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polarizing substrate comprising a dye layer in which the substrate is contacted with a first solution having a organic silane at a temperature greater than room temperature.

Abstract: Described herein are polarizing articles and methods of making the same. The methods are useful in preparing polarizing articles having high durability and increased polarizing efficiency. The polarizing articles are useful in any article where it is desirable to reduce or remove glare.

Abstract: Novel light polarizing articles comprising a substrate, a light polarizing layer comprising ion-bearing polarizing dye molecules, a coupling layer, and a protective layer, and method of making the same. Due to the presence of the coupling layer bearing counter ions, adhesion of the polarizing layer to the protective layer is improved. The light polarizing article has advantageous chemical, mechanical and thermal resistance. The light polarizing article can be used, for example, as ophthalmic products and in display devices.