Multilayer composite materials combining a low tenacity nylon fabric with a fabric formed from high tenacity fibers. The fabrics are bonded with a compatibilizing adhesive system that achieves a peel strength of at least 1.5 lbs/inch. The nylon is colored with a camouflage pattern and the high strength fabric is colored with a color that does not stand out relative to the camouflage pattern. The composite materials are used for forming vest covers and plate carrier materials, particularly webless plate carrier materials having slots for hanging modular accessories.

Provided is a multilayer thermal insulator and related method that use a non-woven core layer comprising non-meltable and flame-resistant polymeric fibers. One or more scrims are disposed on the opposing major surfaces of the non-woven core layer, and a peripheral edge of the one or more scrims is either edge sealed or capable of being edge sealed to substantially encapsulate the non-woven core layer within the one or more scrims. Optionally, a binder is provided on the scrims or non-woven core layer to facilitate edge sealing. The provided insulators are essentially dust-free and capable of passing stringent flammability standards.

The present disclosure is directed to a poured-in-place protective surface, such as can be installed at a playground. The protective surface includes an impact-attenuation or cushion layer, which comprises a blend of (a) a rubber chunk component made up of granules of reclaimed rubber, the reclaimed rubber being from non-tire sources; (b) a tire buffings component; and (c) a binder. The ratio of rubber chunk component to tire buffings component is selected to be between 1.25:1 and 10:1, and more particularly between 1.25:1 and 5:1.

An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use with a printing system, the ITM having (a) a support layer; and (b) a release layer having an ink reception surface and a second surface opposing the ink reception surface, the second surface attached to the support layer, the release layer formed of an addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material, wherein the release surface of the release layer has relatively hydrophilic properties with respect to the addition-cured, hydrophobic silicone material.

An anisotropic composite material assembly comprising a first layer with a tensile modulus different from its compressive modulus and that exhibits variable modulus behavior. The first layer elastically buckle under compressions. A second layer has a tensile modulus substantially the same as its compressive modulus. The first and second layers are joined together, and the assembly is bendable in a first direction with an outer surface of the first layer being in compression and the assembly has a first bending stiffness during bending in the first direction. The assembly is bendable in a second direction opposite the first direction with the outer surface of the first layer being in tension, and the assembly has a second bending stiffness greater than the first bending stiffness during bending in the second direction.

Provided is a composite textile and its method, and the method comprises providing a fabric layer and a membrane layer, wherein the melting point of the fabric layer is higher than that of the membrane layer; attaching the fabric layer to the membrane layer to form a stacked structure; heating the stacked structure at a pre-heat temperature, and then heating and pressing the stacked structure at a hot-press temperature and under a hot-press pressure to form a combined structure, wherein the pre-heat temperature is lower than the hot-pressure temperature, and the hot-press pressure is between 0.1 kg/cm.sup.2 and 100 kg/cm.sup.2; and cooling the combined structure to obtain a composite textile. The method of the present invention does not use any organic solvent and the problem of residual organic solvents in the composite textile is avoided.

A compressible seal (400A) includes a compressible body (406) having a first surface (410) and a second surface. A pattern of discontinuous adhesive regions (412) is formed of an adhesive connected with at least one of the first surface (410) or the second surface of the compressible body (406). The compressible body (406) is operable to conform around the pattern of adhesive regions (412) to prevent fluid ingress when the compressible body (406) is compressed.

A wheel and tire assembly includes a plurality of support elements for supporting part of a load of a vehicle and an annular shear band extending circumferentially around the support elements. The band has a radially inner circumferential membrane, a radially outer circumferential membrane, and a shear layer interconnecting the inner membrane and the outer membrane. The shear layer has a plurality of closed cells for controlling shear deflection between the inner membrane and the outer membrane.

A polymer pre-laid waterproof rolling material, comprising a polymer base material layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the polymer base material layer, and a sand anti-sticking layer on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes: 25-35 parts by mass of a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer; 32-38 parts by mass of a C5 petroleum resin; 5-12 parts by mass of a 145 pentaerythritol modified rosin resin; 25-32 parts by mass of a naphthenic oil; 0.3 parts by mass of an antioxidant; and 0.5 parts by mass of a UV light stabilizer; the C5 petroleum resin has a softening point of 95-105° C. and a color number of less than 4; the naphthenic oil has a kinematic viscosity of 9-11 mm.sup.2 at 100° C. and a density of 0.8950 g/cm.sup.3-0.9100 g/cm.sup.3 at 20° C. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a stronger bonding effect with sintered sand and further improves the bonding effect with concrete.

A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. An iterative, unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial, fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using adhesive contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative, fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.