Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric foamed compositions, foam padded materials that include such polymeric foamed compositions disposed on a sheet material, and packaging articles (e.g., envelopes) made from such foam padded materials. The polymeric foamed composition on the sheet material has a plurality of foamed structures formed from the foamable composition attached to the sheet material by a layer of the foamable composition, and the plurality foam structures each having a hollow core and a foam exterior shell.

Abstract: The present invention is a cleaning article including a filler and a wrapping at least partially surrounding the filler. At least one of the filler and the wrapping are composed of a sustainable material.

Abstract: The present invention is a cleaning article including a fibrous filler and a wrapping at least partially surrounding the fibrous filler.

Abstract: Conformable sheet article made from paper and useful, for example, in packaging, tapes, and craft article, and methods of making and using such sheet articles are disclosed.

Abstract: A nonwoven biofabric comprises a web comprising (a) biodegradable polymeric melt blown fibers, and (b) a plurality of particles enmeshed in the biodegradable polymeric meltblown fibers.

Abstract: Branched amorphous polyamide (co)polymers having a backbone formed by reacting a reaction mixture including at least 25 mol % of a di-amine selected from a secondary di-amine, a branched di-amine, or a combination thereof; and an aliphatic acid blend including a branched aliphatic dimer acid and a branched aliphatic trimer acid. The molar equivalent ratio of the di¬ amine to the aliphatic acid blend is 0.9-1.1. Preferably, the branched amorphous polyamide (co)polymer is not telechelic. The branched amorphous polyamide (co)polymer preferably exhibits one or more of a shear modulus of from 10,000 to 500,000 Pa at 70° C., a complex viscosity of greater than 1,000,000 mPa*s at 70° C., a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C., or a number average molecular weight of greater than 10,000 Da. Biodegradable and/or compostable adhesive articles including the branched amorphous polyamide (co)polymer also are disclosed.

Abstract: Adhesive articles with strippable liners are described. In particular, adhesive articles including an optional substrate having a first and second major surface, an adhesive layer provided on the first major surface of the substrate, and a strippable liner in contact with the adhesive layer including a polymer layer including polybutylene succinate and from about 0.5 and about 5 polymer weight percent of a plant-based wax are described. Liners from such articles may exhibit good release performance while being compostable.

Abstract: The present application relates to compostable articles and compositions including at least one biodegradable polymer and a hydrophobic agent. In some embodiments, the compostable articles and compositions include a second biodegradable polymer, different from the first biodegradable polymer. In some embodiments, the first biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene succinate) (PES), poly(trimethylene succinate) (PTS), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), poly(butylene succinate co-butylene adipate) (PBS A), poly(butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(tetramethylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PTAT), and thermoplastic starch. In some embodiments, the presently described articles include packaging.

Abstract: An article comprising hollow ceramic microspheres and multi-component fibers is disclosed. The multi-component fibers are adhered together, and the hollow ceramic microspheres are adhered to external surfaces of the multi-component fibers. A method of making the article and use of the article for insulation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-component fiber includes a core and a sheathing surrounding the core. The core includes a first aliphatic polyester or copolymer of an aliphatic polyester. The sheathing includes a second aliphatic polyester or copolymer of an aliphatic polyester or a polyamide, and a hydrophobic agent. The second aliphatic polyester or copolymer of an aliphatic polyester or a polyamide has a melt flow index of between about 0.5 and about 19.5 g/10 min using a 2.16 Kg weight at 190° C.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for converting a multilayer filament to a plurality of nano-ribbons. The process includes co-extruding a first layer and a second layer to form the multilayer filament, and separating the multilayer filaments to form a plurality of nano-ribbons having substantially flat cross-sections.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layer composite articles including at least two nonwoven web layers. Each or the layers may be a spunbonded web, and each may include biodegradable materials. The multi-layered composites of the present disclosure are particularly well suited for air filtration, as they can combine a high dust holding capacity with sufficient strength, dimensional stability, and a relatively low pressure drop.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article is described comprising melt extruding a core film layer comprising a composition comprising at least 50% of a polylactic acid polymer. The method further comprises melt extruding an adhesive layer on a major surface of the core film layer such that regions of interdiffusion are present between the core film layer and adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may comprise C1-C10 (meth)acrylic acid or ester thereof, vinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl acetate, hydrolysed polyvinyl alcohol and combinations thereof. The adhesive layer may also be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The method further comprises melt extruding a release film layer on an opposing major surface of the core film layer. The layers are sequentially extruded or co-extruded and can be uniaxially or biaxially oriented.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprises (a) two or more non-plasticized layers comprising lactic acid polymer and (b) one or more plasticized layers comprising lactic acid polymer and plasticizer sandwiched between the two or more lactic acid polymer layers; wherein the thickness of the one or more plasticized layers comprises from about 60% to about 70% of the total thickness of the multilayer film.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a film is described comprising a mixture of semicrystalline polylactic acid polymer; polyvinyl acetate polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) midpoint as measured by differential scanning calorimetry of at least 25° C.; and plasticizer; wherein the film is oriented. In another embodiment, a film is described comprising a mixture comprising semicrystalline polylactic acid polymer, polymer having a midpoint Tg as measured by differential scanning calorimetry of at least 25° C., and plasticizer; wherein the mixture exhibits a single midpoint Tg and the single midpoint Tg ranges from 40° C. to 65° C.; and wherein the film is oriented and the oriented film exhibits a higher midpoint Tg ranging from 40° C. to 65° C. and a lower midpoint Tg ranging from 5 to 25° C.

Abstract: Biodegradable layered composite comprising a first nonwoven biodegradable layer having a first and second major surface, the first nonwoven biodegradable layer comprising biodegradable polymeric melt-blown fibers, and a plurality of activated carbon particles enmeshed in the biodegradable polymeric melt-blown fibers. Biodegradable layered composite described herein can be used, for example, as a porous capture media for suspended nutrients in agricultural drainage.

Abstract: Biodegradable layered composite comprising a first nonwoven biodegradable layer having a first and second major surface, the first nonwoven biodegradable layer comprising biodegradable polymeric melt-blown fibers, and a plurality of particles enmeshed in the biodegradable polymeric melt-blown fibers; and a biodegradable polymer film on at least a portion of the first major surface of the first nonwoven biodegradable layer. Biodegradable layered composite described herein can be used, for example, as biomulch for controlling weed growth and moisture.

Abstract: A method of making an adhesive article is described comprising melt extruding a core film layer comprising a comport comprising at least 50% of a polylactic acid polymer. The method further comprises melt extruding an adhesive layer on a major surface of the core film layer such that regions of interdiffusion are present between the core film layer and adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may comprise C1-C10 (meth)acrylic acid or ester thereof, vinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl acetate, hydrolysed polyvinyl alcohol and combinations thereof. The adhesive layer may also be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The method further comprises melt extruding a release film layer on an opposing major surface of the core film layer. The layers are sequentially extruded or co-extruded and can be uniaxially or biaxially oriented. Articles comprising a core film layer comprising a composition comprising at least 50% of a polylactic acid polymer and an adhesive layer disposed on a major surface of the core layer are also described.

Abstract: A nonwoven biofabric comprises a web comprising (a) biodegradable polymeric melt blown fibers, and (b) a plurality of particles enmeshed in the biodegradable polymeric meltblown fibers.

Abstract: Compositions and films are described comprising a polylactic (PLA) polymer and a copolymer comprising a first moiety comprising a C12-C30 alkyl group and a second moiety that is miscible in the composition. Suitable first moieties include a C12-C30 alkyl (meth)acrylate or a polyvinyl alcohol comprising pendent C12-C30 alkyl groups. Suitable second moieties include C1-C10 (meth)acrylic acid or ester thereof, vinyl acetate and ethylene vinyl acetate. The aforementioned composition may be used to form a release layer of an adhesive article such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. The films may be a monolithic film or a film layer of a multilayer film. The release layer may be disposed upon a substrate layer that may also comprise PLA. The films are produced by melt extrusion of the aforementioned composition and may be oriented.