Abstract: The invention concerns a protective sheath reclosable by overlapping comprising an outer longitudinal edge (10a) adapted to overlap an inner longitudinal edge (10b) of the sheath (10) in an overlap portion (13). Adhesive means (11) are fixed on an inner surface of the outer longitudinal edge (10a), the adhesive means (11) extending over a portion of the inner surface of the sheath (10) adapted to extend beyond the overlap portion (13). Said reclosable protective sheath is useful in particular for protecting at least an elongated object (15).

Abstract: The invention relates to a white opaque film formed from a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably thermo-plastic polyester in the form of polyethylene terephthalate, barium sulfate and titanium dioxide as pigments, at least one optical brightener, and optionally at least one dye soluble in the thermoplastic. The film optionally includes, an additional functionality, e.g. in the form of an adhesive coating, of a coating with aminosilane or silicone, of UV resistance, of hydrolysis resistance, of flame retardancy, or of a sealable outer layer.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a thermal interface material comprising the steps of: (a) providing a polymeric hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive having a number average molecular weight of greater than 25,000; (b) melt-blending the polymer with at least 25 weight percent of a thermally conductive filler to form a mixture; and (c) forming the mixture of hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive and thermally conductive filler as a film. In another aspect, the invention may further comprise the steps of: providing a fire retardant and/or microfiber forming material; and/or irradiating the film with gamma or electron beam (E-beam) radiation or a combination of both to form a thermal interface material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least CPET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 80–98 % by weight of polyester and b) 2–10 % by weight of inorganic and/or organic particles having an average diameter d50 of from 2.5 to 12.0 ?m (based on the mass of the top layer (A)), wherein c) the polyester is composed of 12–89 mol % of units derived from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 11–88 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the sum of the dicarboxylic acid-derived molar percentages being 100, d) the ratio of particle diameter d50 and layer thickness dA of the top layer (A) being greater than/equal to 1.0 and e) the layer thickness of the top layer (A) dA being from 2.3 to 10.0 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a porous paper machine clothing (1) for dewatering a paper web in a paper machine, having a yarn layer made up of at least one ply (2) of longitudinal yarns (3) and at least one ply (4) of transverse yarns (5, 6, 7) that cross the longitudinal yarns (3), which is characterized in that the longitudinal and transverse yarns (3, 5, 6, 7) are connected positively to one another at crossing points (8). The invention further concerns a method for manufacturing a porous paper machine clothing of this kind.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrophotographic lamination film which can be easily laminated by using the film as it is without significantly modifying a conventional electrophotographic device, can be printed with letters of high resolution directly on a surface of the film capable of softening at relatively low temperatures, and can form an image of high quality having sufficient heat resistance and light resistance with good recognizability even in outdoor use, as well as a method of producing the same and a method of forming an image. In the electrophotographic lamination film, a surface resistance of at least one surface of a substrate thereof is in a range of 108 to 1013 ?/?, and a Vicat softening temperature of the substrate is in a range of 70 to 130° C.

Abstract: A sealable multi-layer opaque film. In particular, a sealable multi-layer opaque film that is moisture permeable and water resistant. The sealable multi-layer opaque film is an oriented multilayer film with a core layer comprising an orientation-enhancing polymer, a polypropylene homopolymer and a beta crystal nucleator of polypropylene and at least one sealable skin layer.

Abstract: A packaging laminate comprising a paperboard substrate for providing a base layer, a tear-resistant polymer layer applied to said substrate, and a heat seal polymer layer applied to said tear-resistant polymer. This laminate structure is particularly useful for blister pack packaging.

Abstract: Multilayer, biaxially oriented polyester films which include as a constituent of the base layer B, a crystallizable polyester with increased diethylehe glycol content and/or increased polyethylene glycol content, and/or increased isophthalic acid content, preferably polyethylene terephthalate. The outer layers of the inventive films advantageously include at least one IR-reflective pigment and one UV stabilizer. The inventive films advantageously feature adjustable mattness, diffuse scattering power for visible light, high light transmittance, IR reflectance, and good thermoformability, and are suitable for thermally protective coatings or thermally protective packaging.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented polyester films formed from a crystallizable polyester having increased diethylene glycol content and/or increased polyethylene glycol content, and/or increased isophthalic acid content, preferably polyethylene terephthalate. The films of the invention further include at least one IR-reflective pigment and one UV stabilizer. The inventive films feature adjustable mattness, diffuse scattering power for visible light, high light transmittance and IR reflectance and good thermoformability, and are suitable for thermally protective coatings or thermally protective packaging.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least the APET side of an APET/CPET tray, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 50–95% by weight of polyester and b) 5–40% by weight of a polyester-incompatible polymer (=anti-PET polymer) based on the mass of the top layer (A), wherein c) the polyester is composed of 20–95 mol % of units derived from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 5–80 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, and d) the layer thickness dA is from 1.3 to 3.0 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable resin film which has heat shrinkage in the maximum shrinkage direction of 20% or higher when a 10 cm×10 cm square sample cut out thereof is immersed in hot water at 85° C. for 10 seconds, pulled out, subsequently immersed in water at 25° C. for 10 seconds, and then pulled out, characterized in that a content of nitrogen atoms in a surface of the film is 0.1% to 3.0% and the surface of the film has wet tension of 36 mN/m or higher; and a film roll obtained by winding up the heat-shrinkable resin film characterized in that when the rolled film is sampled at a first sampling part located up to 2 m apart from the end of the rolled film and at other sampling parts located after the first sampling part at intervals of about 100 m and an average content of nitrogen atoms of each sample is calculated, then the content of nitrogen atoms of each sample is within the ±0.8% range based on the above average content of nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display strip for allowing a plurality of product-enclosed bags to be attached thereto for the purpose of arrangement and display, which comprises at least a substrate layer and a sealant layer that contains an easy-peelable resin composition comprising an adhesive component and a component for cohesion failure, said the sealant layer is bondable to a surface of the bag by heat sealing, and when the surface of the bag bonded to the sealant layer by heat sealing is peeled from the sealant layer, the sealant layer is broken.

Abstract: A closure system for a container comprises a magnetically permeable element such as a metal ring adapted to be affixed on a container adjacent an opening thereof, and a closure such as a membrane lid having a surface formed by a heat seal material, the closure being heat-sealed to a surface of the magnetically permeable element via the heat seal material. The closure further incorporates a magnetized material structured and arranged to attract the magnetically permeable element so as to affix the closure to the magnetically permeable element following removal of the closure therefrom, whereby the closure system is re-closable by magnetic attraction between the closure and magnetically permeable element.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films comprising a base layer consisting of at least 90 wt. % thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), at least one sealable outer layer and a second non-sealable outer layer and, optionally, other intermediate layers, in addition to at least one flame-retardant agent, preferably organic phosphorous compounds. The inventive films are characterized by low inflammability, high UV stability, no embrittlement when subjected to thermal stress and a surface which is devoid of troublesome opacity. They are suitable for a multiplicity of uses both indoors and outside. The outer layers contain anti-blocking agents such as silicic acid having an average particle diameter of preferably less than 50 nm and/or 2 ?m. Preferably, the sealable outer layer consists of a copolyester which is made of ethylene terephthalate and ethylene isophthalate units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display strip to hold commodity-containing bags. It can facilitate to make a process of attaching the bags thereto automate. It enables commodity-containing bags to be removed therefrom without having their appearance degraded. The display strip according to the present invention is utilized to hold and align a plurality of commodity-containing bags vertically for the display. It comprises at least a substrate layer and a sealant layer with the sealant layer containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an adhesive promoting tackifier.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable with respect to at least CPET. The heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consists of a) 70–97% by weight of polyester and b) 3–20% by weight of a polyester-incompatible polymer (=anti-PET polymer) based on the mass of the top layer (A), wherein c) the polyester is composed of 20–95 mol % of units derived from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 5–80 mol % of units derived from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the sum of the dicarboxylic acid-derived molar percentages being 100, and d) the layer thickness of the top layer (A) dA is from 1.7 to 6.0 ?m. The invention further relates to a process for producing the film and to its use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least APET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 60–97% by weight of polyester and b) 3–30% by weight of a polyester-incompatible polymer (=anti-PET polymer), based on the mass of the top layer (A), wherein c) the polyester being composed of 25–95 mol % of units which derive from at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and 5–75 mol % of units which derive from at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, the sum of the dicarboxylic acid-derived molar percentages being 100, and d) the layer thickness of the top layer (A) dA being from 0.7 to 2.5 ?m.

Abstract: Cooperative touch fasteners have a sheet-form base with an upper face and a lower face. Extending outwardly from, and integral with the upper face of the base is a plurality of fastener elements. Additionally, the lower face of the sheet-form base has a pressure adhesive property and is coated with a cross-linkable adhesive. The cooperative touch fasteners can be used to alter garments, hang window coverings and attach finishing covers. Additionally, the fasteners can be used in place of snaps and buttons, in medical devices, with diapers and in conjunction with a variety of manufacturing techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the plastic shaping of a biaxially-drawn film, comprising at least one base layer, containing at least one polymer (I), made from at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid and ?0.2 wt %, based on the weight of the layer, of a thermoplastic polymer (II), different from polymer (I). Said film is plastically moulded by application of pneumatic and/or mechanical forces.

Abstract: A multi-layered adhesive sheet is provided, including a metal sheet and at least two thermosetting resin layers having different functions on at least one side of the metal sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer, oriented film, in which at least one layer comprises a polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposited in further steps of the process. The invention further relates to a process for the production of this film and to its use in printed circuit boards, ribbon cables, smart cards, RFID labels, membrane keyboards, and film-based circuits of any type.

Abstract: A carpet tape construction 10 designed for use on top of a layer of padding 100 and beneath the abutting edges of two segments of carpet 200 which form a seam 203 to prevent the peaking of the seam 203 in a finished carpet installation. The tape construction 10 includes a tape backing member 30 having a coating 50, hot melt adhesive provided on surface top 31 and a heat activated contact adhesive 60 on the bottom 32 surface of the backing member 30 so that the hot melt adhesives 50, an the heat activated contact adhesive 60 will penetrate and bond the carpet segments 200, 200 and the padding 100 to the backing member 30.

Abstract: A fusible quilt batt. The fusible batt includes a non-woven fibrous web and a heat sealable and releasable adhesive. The adhesive is coated on the outer surface of the web and insinuates between the fibers of the web internally. The adhesive thus binds the fibers of the web and provides a tackiness sufficient to allow the web to be applied to a backing material at an elevated temperature and removed from the backing at room temperature or an elevated temperature. After removal of the web from the backing material it may be reapplied to a backing material at an elevated temperature. The attachment, removal and reattachment process is repeatable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biaxially stretched polylactic acid multilayer film and the use thereof as packaging film. The gist of the biaxially stretched polylactic acid multilayer film resides in the construction wherein a substrate layer (1) of the biaxially stretched film comprised of polylactic acid (A) has been laminated on at least one surface thereof with a coating layer (II) of an aliphatic polyester composition (D) comprised of 97˜5% by weight of an aliphatic polyester copolymer (B) having a melting point (Tm) of 80˜120° C., a crystallizing temperature (Tc) of 35˜75° C. and a difference of (Tm)?(Tc) within the range of 35˜55° C. and comprising an aliphatic or alicyclic dicarboxylic acid component (b1), an aliphatic or alicyclic dihydroxyl compound component (b2) and a difunctional aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid component (b3) and 3˜95% by weight of a polylactic acid copolymer (C) containing 7˜30% by weight of D-lactic acid, a total of the ingredients (B) and (C) being 100% by weight.

Abstract: The ease of opening of a tubular casing is facilitated based on a plastic film comprising three or more layers. The tubular sealed casing (1) for packaging the contents therein is based on a composite plastic film formed into a tubular form by bending the base film into a circular form, overlaying two edges of the bent base film, and heat-sealing the overlaid section so that a not heat-sealed section (8) will be left in an edge section of an upper film when the two edges thereof are overlaid on each other. The casing base film (2) is a composite plastic film comprising three or more layers. In this casing, the peel strength between the outer layer (5) and intermediate layer film (3) is set to a lower level as compared to the peel strength between the inner layer film (4) and intermediate layer film (3).

Abstract: Proposed is a security film system for documents or in general data carriers having a transfer layer and an adhesive or gluing layer portion which has at least one micro-encapsulated reactive adhesive component, wherein the adhesive or gluing layer portion remains activatable over a period of time of up to at least one year and the at least one reactive adhesive component hardens after activation to form a duromer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a heat sealable film comprising a core layer and a sealing layer, said process comprising attaching said core layer to said sealing layer, said sealing layer comprising an ethylene copolymer composition in which: (1) there are two distinct maxima in the TREF fractogram of the ethylene copolymer composition; (2) at lest 10%, of the ethylene copolymer composition elutes in TREF at a temperature of less than 50° C.; (3) at least 25%, of the ethylene copolymer composition elutes in TREF at a temperature of higher than 75° C.; (4) none of the ethylene copolymer composition elutes in TREF at a temperature of higher than 100° C.

Abstract: An electronic component packaging container which comprises a multilayer polyester sheet having a base layer comprising a polyethylene terephthalate type resin and a polycarbonate type resin and a surface layer comprising a polycarbonate type resin, formed on at least one side of the base layer, wherein the base layer contains from 70 to 97 wt % of the polyethylene terephthalate type resin and from 3 to 30 wt % of the polycarbonate type resin based on the total amount of the polyethylene terephthalate type resin and the polycarbonate type resin, and the thickness of the surface layer is from 10 to 30% of the total thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display strip to hold commodity-containing bags. It can facilitate to make a process of attaching the bags thereto automate. It enables commodity-containing bags to be removed therefrom without having their appearance degraded. The display strip according to the present invention is utilized to hold and align a plurality of commodity-containing bags vertically for the display. It comprises at least a substrate layer and a sealant layer with the sealant layer containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an adhesive promoting tackifier.

Abstract: A protective layer transfer sheet comprising a thermally transferable protective layer releasably provided on a substrate sheet is provided which, when a protective layer is formed by thermal transfer onto an image-receiving sheet with an image formed thereon, can prevent carrying troubles, such as meandering or cockling, within a printer. In a protective layer transfer sheet 10 comprising a substrate sheet 1, a heat-resistant slip layer 3 provided on one side of the substrate sheet 1, and a thermally transferable protective layer 2 releasably provided on at least a part of the surface of the substrate sheet 1 remote from the heat-resistant slip layer 3, bringing the coefficient of friction between the surface of the protective layer and the surface of the image-receiving sheet before thermal transfer to 0.05 to 0.5 in terms of ?0 (coefficient of static friction) and ? (coefficient of dynamic friction) with the value of ?0/? being 1.0 to 1.

Abstract: A seal for a container opening includes a seal layer for connecting to and covering an opening of the container. A pull-tab forming layer is bonded to the seal layer. The pull-tab forming layer has a heat resistant surface joined to the seal layer, and a hinge disposed near the center of the seal. A portion of the pull-tab forming layer defines a pair of opposed pull-tabs extending from the hinge, in which the heat resistant surface covers a top surface of each of the pull-tabs, a surface of the pull-tabs opposite the top surface, and a portion of the pull-tab forming layer facing the surface of the pull-tabs opposite the top surface. A method of forming the seal and a material blank for forming a plurality of the seals are also described.

Abstract: An improved strippable glass fiber wall covering and process for its formation are provided. Initially, both sides of a glass fiber fabric are coated with a first coating applied from an aqueous dispersion of starch binder and polymeric latex binder. In a preferred embodiment a cross-linking agent and pigment also are present in the first aqueous dispersion. Following the drying of such dispersion to form a first coating on both surfaces, a second dried coating is provided on one side only that serves as a separation layer. The second coating is applied from an aqueous dispersion comprising paraffin and a rheology modifier. When applied to the wall in conventional manner, the separation layer facilitates the removal of the wall covering with ease when its time of usefulness is concluded.

Abstract: The present invention has a main object to provide a transparent conductive heat sealing material of which antistatic property does not deteriorates even at a low humidity, and has a transparency to an extent of permitting visual recognition of the contents and a carrier tape lid using the same. To achieve this object, the transparent conductive heat sealing material of the invention is characterized by a heat-sealable synthetic resin, and conductive fine particle having a 50% particle size of up to 1.0 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-sealable polyester composition having an amorphous processing window ranging from a Tg in the range of about 40° C. to about 70° C., to a Tcg in the range of about 70° C. to about 150° C. The composition preferably contains a mixture of poly(ethylene terephthalate) homopolymer or copolymer and poly(trimethylene terephthalate) homopolymer or copolymer, either as a physical blend or as a copolyester oligomer or polymer prepared from the respective monomers. The resulting composition is heat-sealable at low temperatures, retains barrier properties and is non-flavor-scalping.

Abstract: This invention relates to porous paper machine clothing (1, 11, 21) for de-watering a paper web in a paper machine, comprising a filament lay-up made of at least one layer (2, 12, 22) of longitudinal filaments (3, 13, 23) and at least one layer (4, 14, 24) of transverse filaments (5, 6, 7; 15; 25) which cross the longitudinal filaments (3, 13, 23), wherein the longitudinal and transverse filaments (3, 13, 23; 5, 6, 7; 15; 25) are single-component filaments, which is characterised in that the longitudinal and transverse filaments (3, 13, 23; 5, 6, 7; 15; 25) are fused at crossing points (8, 16, 27) to each other and/or to parts (17, 18, 19) joining them as a result of heating to the melting temperature which is restricted to said crossing points (8, 16, 27). The invention further relates to a method of producing porous paper machine clothing such as this.

Abstract: A breathable liquid-impervious composite sheet of a comfortable touch which is free from generation of fibrous waste. The composite sheet includes opposite surfaces of a breathable liquid-impervious sheet made of thermoplastic synthetic resin which are covered with continuous fibers.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films comprising a base layer consisting of at least 90 wt. % thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), at least one sealable outer layer and a second non-sealable outer layer and, optionally, other intermediate layers, in addition to at least one flame-retardant agent, preferably organic phosphorous compounds. The inventive films are characterized by low inflammability, no embrittlement when subjected to thermal stress and a surface which is devoid of troublesome opacity, and are suitable for a multiplicity of uses both indoors and outside. The outer layers contain anti-blocking agents such as silicic acid having a particle diameter of preferably less than 50 nm and/or more than 2 ?m. Preferably, the sealable outer layer consists of a copolyester which is made of ethylene terephthalate and ethylene isophthalate units.

Abstract: Biaxially oriented, coextruded polyester films with a base layer at least 90% by weight of which is composed of a thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and with at least one sealable outer layer and a second nonsealable outer layer and, if desired, with other intermediate layers, and comprising at least one UV absorber, preferably hydroxybenzotriazoles and triazines, have high UV resistance, do not embrittle when exposed to high temperatures, have a surface without undesirable haze and are suitable for numerous indoor and outdoor applications. The outer layers comprise antiblocking agents, such as silica with an average particle diameter preferably below 50 nm and/or above 2 ?m, and the sealable outer layer is preferably composed of a copolyester which has been built up from ethylene terephthalate units and ethylene isophthalate units.

Abstract: A binding element including a metal sheet and an intermediate layer secured to the metal sheet. A first glue adheres a first surface of the intermediate layer to the metal sheet, and has a predetermined melting temperature. A second glue is provided on a second surface of the intermediate layer opposite the first surface, and has predetermined melting temperature. The melting temperature of the first glue is higher than the melting temperature of the second glue.

Abstract: Thermoformable plastic films can be formed into bags, pouches, trays, etc. which are useful when packaging foodstuffs and other products. These films enjoy widespread use in the packaging of meat and other oxygen sensitive products due to the gas permeation barrier provided. Thermoformable packaging films comprise one or more layers of thermoplastic, including olefinic copolymers, amorphous and crystalline nylons, ionomeric polymers, and polyolefins. By selecting the type and combination order of thermoplastics, a packaging film was developed that provides excellent impact and abrasion resistance, sealability, thermoformability, and optical clarity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-sided mat, sealable, biaxially oriented polyester film with at least a base layer (B), a sealable cover layer (A) and an additional mat cover layer (C), where the sealable cover layer (A) has a minimum sealing temperature of 120° C. maximum and a seal-seam strength of at least 1.3 N/15 mm film width and where the topographies of the sealable cover layer (A) and the mat shimmering cover layer (C) have certain characteristics. The film according to this invention is suitable for the use as flexible packaging material, especially when used in connection with fast-running packaging machines.

Abstract: A board piece 2 of the present invention comprises a non-thermoplastic resin film 11, a thermoplastic resin film 10 formed on the non-thermoplastic resin film 11 and a metal wiring 8 formed on the surface of the thermoplastic resin film 10. Metal wiring 8 is partially exposed on board piece 2 to form a contact 12. A low-melting metal coating 13 is formed on contact 12 and two board pieces 2a, 2b are pressed against each other under heating with contacts 12a, 12b thereof being in contact with each other so that thermoplastic resin films 10a, 10b soften to adhere board pieces 2a, 2b to each other and low-melting metal coatings 13a, 13b melt and then solidify to connect contacts 12a, 12b to each other. The region of metal wiring 8 not used for connection is wiring 17 connecting contacts 12 to each other and a cover film 19 can be provided on the surface thereof. Contacts 12a, 12b can also be connected by applying ultrasonic wave.

Abstract: The invention relates to a white, sealable, flame-retardant coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester film composed of at least one base layer B and of outer layers A and B applied to the two sides of this base layer. The film also comprises at least one flame retardant and one white pigment. The invention also includes the use of the film and a process for its production.

Abstract: Repeated use of an adhesive-film laminate for bonds which can be redetached without residue by pulling on the laminate in the direction of the bond plane, the laminate employed comprising a) an elastic support with a resilience of at least 50% b) coated on at least one side with a solvent or hot-melt pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive or dispersion pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and antifogging polymeric films with preferable A/C/E structure useful for the food, medicine and agriculture applications as well as for other general packaging and non-traditional special applications. More preferably, antimicrobial and antifogging films having a A/B/C/E structure. Most preferably, antimicrobial and antifogging films having a A/B/C/D/E structure. A multilayer structure (having at least an skin layer (A) having antifogging and antimicrobial properties/a core layer (C)/an outer layer (E) structure) for semi and biaxially oriented polyolefin based antifogging films having advantageous properties as compared with known and commercial films such as low values of haze, high values of sheen, lower longitudinal and transverse shrinkage, which provides high dimensional stability, and excellent antifogging and antimicrobial properties. Preferably the skin layer (A), having antifogging and antimicrobial properties, is electrical corona or flame treated.

Abstract: The invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated articles, including tapes and transfer coatings, having microstructured surfaces and methods of making pressure-sensitive adhesive articles bearing such microstructured surfaces. The performance properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive articles can be tailored by independently varying the microstructure and the rheological properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The invention concerns a unilaterally mat, sealable, UV-stabilized and flame-resistant, sealable, co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising at least one base layer (B) and a sealable top coating (A) applied to both sides of said base layer, in addition to a mat covering (C). The film also contains at least one UV stabilizer as a light stabilizer. The invention further concerns a method for the production of said film and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metalized or ceramic-coated, biaxially oriented, sealable polyester film with at least one base layer (B), with a sealable outer layer (A), and with a further non-sealable outer layer (C). The sealable outer layer (A) has a minimum sealing temperature (fin) of not more than 110° C. and a seal seam strength (fin) of at least 1.3 N/15 mm of film width. The two outer layers (A) and (C) are characterized by particular features. The film of the invention is particularly suitable for use in flexible packaging, and particularly and specifically for use on systems which operate in a vacuum.

Abstract: A thermoplastic multi-layer film for forming hermetic seals on packages comprising layer A comprising polyethylene, layer B comprising polypropylene, layer C comprising a copolymer, and an adhesion promoting coating applied to layer C.