Provided is a microporous membrane made of a polypropylene-based resin and having high porosity, being useful as a battery separator. The microporous membrane is composed of a polypropylene-based polymer in which a melt mass flow rate (MFR) measured at 230 C. and a load of 21.18 N in accordance with JIS K6758 is 1.0 g/10 min or less, and has porosity of 50% or more. Provided is also a method for producing the same.

High tenacity, high elongation multi-filament polymeric tapes as well as ballistic resistant fabrics, composites and articles made therefrom. The tapes are fabricated from multi-filament fibers/yarns that are twisted together, bonded together, compressed and flattened.

In an embodiment, a process for synchronized embossing of an extensible printed film or of a laminate product including an extensible printed film is disclosed. The process includes pre-heating the film; possible coupling of the pre-heated film with a substrate; passage of the film or of the laminate between an engraved embossing cylinder; and a pressing counter-cylinder, in which the extensible film is subjected to a controlled elongation, in the longitudinal direction only, during the pre-heating step, during which the film is in a thermoplastic state, and said controlled elongation is such as to synchronize the decoration printed on the film with the position of the embossing cylinder.