Multi-layer laminates and methods of making the same
Disclosed herein are improved multi-layer laminates for decals or embellishments for clothing, e.g., lettering for athletic wear, and methods of producing the same.
1 . A laminate comprising:
a first layer deposited on a release liner, wherein the first layer comprises a polyether or polyester based polyurethane; and
a second layer deposited on the first layer, wherein the second layer comprises a polyester or polyether based polyurethane in combination with a blocked or encapsulated isocyanate, wherein the blocked or encapsulated isocyanate is based on isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) trimer or toluene diisocyanate (TDI) dimer.
2 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the release liner comprises a matt texture.
3 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a pigment.
4 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a polyether based polyurethane or a polyester based polyurethane.
5 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion.
6 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises an amine terminated polyurethane dispersion.
7 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises an amorphous polyester based polyurethane dispersion, a polyether based polyurethane dispersion, an aromatic polyurethane dispersion, and/or an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion.
8 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises an amine terminated polyurethane and a blocked isocyanate or an amine terminated polyurethane and an encapsulated isocyanate.
9 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the laminate has a thickness of less than 1.25 mil.
10 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the first layer and/or the second layer has a thickness of about 0.1-0.3 mil.
11 . The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the laminate exhibits a load of about 0.1-0.3 lb/f.
12 . The laminate of claim 1 , further comprising a third layer located between the first layer and the second layer.