Abstract: A waterborne laminating barrier adhesive composition including: (a) a water-based acrylic polymer emulsion component having a Tg of above ?20 C; (b) at least one nanocellulose component comprising fibers and/or crystals having a length/width ratio of from 10 to 1,000; and (c) optionally, at least one isocyanate crosslinker component; a process for preparing the above waterborne laminating barrier adhesive composition; and a laminate structure made using the above waterborne laminating barrier adhesive composition.

Abstract: Laminate film structures including an adhesive layer having gas and moisture barrier properties are disclosed. The disclosed laminate film structures comprise films bonded together with an adhesive composition, the adhesive composition having barrier properties, e.g., controlling oxygen and/or water vapor transmission rates. The disclosed laminate film structures comprise films made from polymers and/or metallized polymers whereby the weight, thickness, and/or number of film layers has been reduced by using a barrier adhesive in place of a standard adhesive while still achieving similar barrier properties.

Abstract: Hydrophilic composite structures are made by impregnating a 3DL structure with a polyurethane foam formulation and curing the formulation to produce a foam that occupies the spaces in the 3DL structure. The composite structures have an unusually good capacity for retaining water even when under compressive forces. They also exhibit at most moderate swelling when saturated with water. The foam is useful as a layer of a water containment system such as a green roof or blue roof system.

Abstract: A composite structure including (a) a three-dimensional random loop material comprising a plurality of random loops arranged in a three-dimensional orientation formed from a polyolefin polymer; and (b) a polyurethane foam in contact with substantially all of the surfaces of the three-dimensional random loop material; wherein the polyurethane foam can be the reaction product of (a) an isocyanate component; and (b) an isocyanate-reactive component; and a method of making the above polyurethane foam and three-dimensional random loop composite structure.

Abstract: Artificial turf system (10) including a primary backing layer (12) and a shock absorption component (20). The primary backing layer (12) has a plurality of artificial turf yarns (14) projecting upwardly from the primary backing layer (12). The shock absorption component (20) is composed of a sheet of three-dimensional random loop material 3DRLM (30). The sheet of 3DRLM (30) is in contact with the primary backing layer (12). The shock absorption component (20) includes (i) a cushioning layer (40) and (ii) a shockpad (50). The 3DRLM (30) in the cushioning layer (40) has an apparent density that is greater than the apparent density of the 3DRLM (30) in the shockpad (50).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container (10). In an embodiment, the flexible container comprises a first multilayer film (12) and a second multilayer film (14). Each multilayer film comprises a seal layer. The multilayer films are arranged such that seal layers oppose each other and the second multilayer film is superimposed on the first multilayer film. The films are sealed along a common peripheral edge (16) to form a closed chamber (18). In one embodiment, a free moving sheet of three-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM) is located the closed chamber. In another embodiment, an oversized sheet (128) of 3DRLM is located in the closed chamber.

Abstract: A packaging article (10, 110, 210) is disclosed. In an embodiment, the packaging article (10, 110, 210) includes (A) an insulation container (12, 112, 212) having side walls (14, 114, 214) and a bottom wall (16, 116, 216), the walls defining a compartment (20, 120, 220), (B) a cold source (22, 122, 222) in the compartment (20, 120, 220), and (C) a sheet of 3-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM) (30,130, 230) in the compartment (20, 120, 220).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer stretch film comprising at least a first layer, wherein said first layer comprises a polyolefin resin. The film of this aspect of the disclosure further include at least a second layer, and a mechanochromic dye which may be in any or all layers of the film. Another aspect of the disclosure is a method of promoting optimal stretching of stretch film during a wrapping operation, which method comprises at least the following steps. A polyolefin resin is selected that has a given density. Selecting a mechanochromic dye based on its ability to agglomerate in an unstretched film made from the polyolefin resin having the given density, such that when the dye is included in the film, the unstretched film will exhibit a first color. Admixing the mechanochromic dye into a melt of the polyolefin resin. Forming a film from the admixture of the previous step.

Abstract: A composite cushioning structure comprising: a three dimensional random loop layer comprising a plurality of random loops arranged in a three dimensional orientation formed from a polyolefin polymer; and a viscoelastic polyurethane foam layer having an air flow of at least 6.0 ft3/min as measured according to ASTM D3574, Test G and a resiliency of less than or equal to 20%, as measured according to ASTM D3574 Test H.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, a process for producing a packaging article includes providing a body having a geometric shape and composed of a three-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM). The 3DRLM is composed of an olefin-based polymer. The body has a sleeve with opposing ends on respective opposing surfaces of the body. The sleeve extends through an interior portion of the body and has an opening at each respective end. Each opening has a closed width. The process includes providing a product having an insert shape. The insert shape has an insert width that is greater than or equal to the closed width of the sleeve opening. The process includes inserting the product into the sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging article. In an embodiment, the packaging article includes a body having a geometric shape, the body composed of a three-dimensional random loop material (3DRLM). The 3DRLM is composed of an olefin-based polymer. The packaging article includes a sleeve having opposing ends on respective opposing surfaces of the body. The sleeve extends through an interior portion of the body. The sleeve has an opening at each respective end. Each opening has a closed width. The packaging article includes a product having an insert shape. The insert shape has an insert width that is greater than or equal to the closed width of the sleeve opening. A portion of the 3DRLM moves from a neutral state to a stretched state when the product is inserted into the sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cushioning net structure comprise an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer blend arranged in a three-dimensional random loop orientation, wherein a plurality of random loops are bonded together, The ethylene/?-olefin copolymer blend comprises a homogeneously branched random ethylene/?-olefin copolymer and a heterogeneously branched random ethylene/?-olefin copolymer having a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 2.5 to about 4.5, wherein MWD is defined as Mw/Mn with Mw being a weight average molecular weight and Mn being a number average molecular weight, a melt index (I2) of about 3.0 g/10 mins to about 25.0 g/10 mins when measured according to ASTM D1238 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg load, and a density of about 0.895 to about 0.925 g/cm3.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprising a core layer and two skin layers, wherein the core layer is positioned between the two skin layers, wherein the core layer comprises a polyethylene polymer blend, the polyethylene polymer blend comprising at least 40%, by weight of the polyethylene polymer blend, of an ethylene-based polymer having a density of 0.900-0.935 g/cc and a melt index of 0.7-6 g/10 min, wherein the polyethylene polymer blend has an overall density of about 0.910-0.945 g/cc and a melt index of about 0.7-6 g/10 min, and wherein each skin layer independently comprises a propylene-based polymer.