Abstract: A nylon composition comprising a blend, wherein the blend includes: (a) at least one polyamide; and (b) at least one modifier, wherein the modifier includes a substantially linear functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having at least one side chain furan moiety crosslinked with at least one maleimide structure; a process for making the composition; and an article made from the composition.

Abstract: Provided are breathable films and a process for making breathable films. The breathable films comprise a filler and a polymer blend comprising a polyolefin and ethylene copolymer. The process for making the breathable films comprise extruding a polymer blend and a filler, forming a film from the extruded polymer blend and filler, and stretching the film to form a breathable film. The breathable films according to embodiments disclosed herein can exhibit increased WVTR values and can reduce filler dropping while providing improved micro-void uniformity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a film comprising at least one layer comprising polyethylene and a metal layer, wherein the film has less than 300 parts per million by weight (ppm) of metal stearate and less than 50 ppm stearic acid based on total weight of the film. Also disclosed herein is such a film comprising at least one layer comprising polyethylene and a metal layer wherein the metal layer of at least 38 dyne/cm one week after metallization. Also disclosed herein is an article comprising such a film laminated to a substrate.