Abstract: A method for forming fibers/composite material having an anisotropic structure, comprising the steps of mixing an effective amount of fibers with a matrix material to form a deformable mixture containing less than about 96 weight percent of the fibers to about parts per billion of the fibers and wherein the fibers are randomly oriented in the deformable mixture. The deformable mixture can be extruded, stretched or otherwise deformed to form an extrudate. Pressure is applied about the extrudate to substantially compress the fibers in the extrudate to provide the fibers/composite material having an anisotropic structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amorphous, transparently colored sheet having a thickness in the range from 1 to 20 mm, which comprises, as the main constituent, at least one crystallizable the thermoplastic and a dyestuff which is soluble in the thermoplastic, to a process for its production and to its use.

Abstract: A polymeric film and method for making the film. Mixing a structural material with a secondary material to form a unitary mixture prior to processing forms the film. For a printable film, the secondary material is a printable material. The unitary mixture is extruded and heated so as to cause the printable material to bloom to the surface of the mixture. The result is a film that is stiffer and that lays flatter than prior multi-layered films that were prone to curling. The rollers used to stretch the film during this heat-setting stage are preferably very smooth so as to enhance the transverse-direction strength and stiffness of the film. In another embodiment of the invention, the secondary material is a clarity-enhancing material that may be styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer. The blend combination is a suitable replacement for polyvinyl chloride films in that it is soft, conformable, flexible and clear.

Abstract: An oriented multi-layer film comprised of a core layer comprising a metallocene-catalyzed substantially isotactic propylene polymer, a first additional layer on a side of the core layer, and a second additional layer on a side of the core layer which side is opposite to the side having the first additional layer. In one embodiment of the invention, the core layer includes a polymerized alicyclic hydrocarbon such as polyterpene.

Abstract: Multilayer laminates including films, sheets, preforms, containers and other articles having at least one wholly aromatic, amorphous, stretchable liquid crystalline polymer layer with at least one non-liquid crystalline thermoplastic polyester layer are provided as well as methods for producing and stretching the multilayer articles. The laminates are suitable for thermoforming and stretch blow molding applications and may be stretched to at least 100 percent elongation at temperatures below 200° C. and at high total draw ratios without fractures or tears. Containers suitable for food or beverage products may be produced from the laminates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to; resin molded articles having on one side of the resin substrate thereof, such as polycarbonate, a scuff resistant organic hard coat layer and on the other surface of the substrate an antifogging organic hard coat layer; resin shaped articles such as into helmet shields, goggles, and the like, in which the organic hard coat layer will not peel off the substrate when molded into a curve-shaped article having a radius of curvature of 50 mm or less and which will cause no optical distortions; a process for the manufacture thereof; and the covering materials for forming each hard coat layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyester film containing a incompatible polymer, comprising: using a vented twin-screw extruder having a material feed port and vents in the cylinder, and melt-extruding a substantially undried polyester together with a polymer incompatible with said polyester, which melt-extruding is conducted under the condition that the content of said incompatible polymer is not less than 1 wt % based on the total output based on unit time (kg/hr), and the total output Q, extruder screw speed N (rpm) and cylinder bore D (mm) satisfy the following formula 2.6×10−6×D2.8≦Q/N≦15.8×10−6×D2.8.

Abstract: A method for making a flexible, waterproof shower pan liner comprised of a water-insoluble thermoplastic sheet. The shower pan liner includes on at least one surface selected indicia such as product information or plumbing codes at regular intervals. The indicia are embossed into the shower pan liner thereby eliminating the need for a protective top coat. In the process for making the invention, the thermoplastic is heated, calendered, and thereafter embossed with the selected indicia while in a heated condition.