Abstract: A multilayer film bonded to a base fabric includes a first layer bonded to the base fabric; and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The first layer, the second layer, or both includes a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyester-based elastomer, a polyurethane-based elastomer, and a polyamide-based elastomer. A melt strength of the multilayer film is greater than or equal to 7.5 mN.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate including a fabric and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, the method including a step of adhering a side of the multilayer film with the adhesive layer to the fabric, while heating the multilayer film at a temperature below the melting point of the barrier layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate including a fabric and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, the method including a step of adhering a side of the multilayer film with the adhesive layer to the fabric, while heating the multilayer film at a temperature below the melting point of the barrier layer.

Abstract: A multilayer film bonded to a base fabric includes a first layer bonded to the base fabric; and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The first layer, the second layer, or both includes a thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyester-based elastomer, a polyurethane-based elastomer, and a polyamide-based elastomer. A melt strength of the multilayer film is greater than or equal to 7.5 mN.

Abstract: A method of evaluating a laminate formed of two or more layers bonded to each other includes an image obtaining step of obtaining a two-dimensional image of the laminate; a detecting step of detecting air-pocket corresponding regions from a two-dimensional image; a characteristic value obtaining step of determining a characteristic value related to areas of the air-pocket corresponding regions; and an evaluation step of evaluating the laminate based on the characteristic value. is a method of evaluating a laminate.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate that is excellent in flexibility and has a high bending strength. Also provided is a reinforcing sheet including such laminate. The laminate of the present invention is a laminate including an adhesive layer and a constraining layer, wherein the constraining layer includes an impregnated layer obtained by impregnating a multilayer base material, which is obtained by laminating a plurality of reinforcing fiber sheet-shaped products in each of which reinforcing fiber yarns are arranged in parallel and knitting the products with a stitching thread to integrate the products, with a thermosetting resin composition. The reinforcing sheet of the present invention includes the laminate of the present invention.

Abstract: A multilayer film is provided that includes a) a barrier layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer or a polyamide copolymer; b) an intermediate layer provided on the barrier layer and including a maleic anhydride (MAH)-grafted polyolefin and an a-olefin copolymer; and c) an adhesive layer provided on the intermediate layer and including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer or a polyamide copolymer. The multilayer film enables production of gas-tight multilayer laminates which exhibit an excellent peel resistance combined with a low weight and/or thickness. Further, a multilayer laminate and an inflatable airbag that include a fabric layer adhered to the multilayer film, as well as methods of manufacturing are described.

Abstract: A multilayer film is provided that includes a barrier layer, and an adhesive layer, which includes a maleic anhydride (MAH)-grafted polyolefin. The barrier layer has a melting point higher than the adhesive layer, and the melting point of the barrier layer is higher than 165° C. The multilayer film enables production of gas-tight multilayer laminates which exhibit a high peel resistance combined with a low weight and/or thickness. Further, a multilayer laminate and an inflatable airbag that include a fabric layer adhered to the multilayer film, as well as a method of its manufacturing are described.

Abstract: A laminate includes a fabric; and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, and the fabric has a fabric weight of 190 g/m2 or less.

Abstract: A laminate includes a fabric; and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, and the fabric has a fabric weight of 190 g/m2 or less.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric, the adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a polymer having a Shore D hardness of less than 80; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer, the barrier layer including a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer. Each of the adhesive layer and the barrier layer includes a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. A melting point of the barrier layer is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer. A ratio value of a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the adhesive layer with respect to a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the barrier layer, is 5 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate that is excellent in flexibility and has a high bending strength. Also provided is a reinforcing sheet including such laminate. The laminate of the present invention is a laminate including an adhesive layer and a constraining layer, wherein the constraining layer includes an impregnated layer obtained by impregnating a multilayer base material, which is obtained by laminating a plurality of reinforcing fiber sheet-shaped products in each of which reinforcing fiber yarns are arranged in parallel and knitting the products with a stitching thread to integrate the products, with a thermosetting resin composition. The reinforcing sheet of the present invention includes the laminate of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate including a fabric and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, the method including a step of adhering a side of the multilayer film with the adhesive layer to the fabric, while heating the multilayer film at a temperature below the melting point of the barrier layer.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer. Each of the adhesive layer and the barrier layer includes a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. A melting point of the barrier layer is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer. A ratio value of a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the adhesive layer with respect to a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the barrier layer, is 5 or less.

Abstract: A laminate includes a fabric; and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, and the fabric has a fabric weight of 190 g/m2 or less.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric, the adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a polymer having a Shore D hardness of less than 80; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer, the barrier layer including a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer. Each of the adhesive layer and the barrier layer includes a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. A melting point of the barrier layer is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer. A ratio value of a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the adhesive layer with respect to a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the barrier layer, is 5 or less.