abstract |
Multilayer laminates including films, sheets, preforms, containers andnother articles having at least one wholly aromatic, amorphous, stretchablenliquid crystalline polymer layer with at least one non-liquid crystallinenthermoplastic polyester layer are provided as well as methods for producingnand stretching the multilayer articles. The laminates are suitable fornthermoforming and stretch blow molding applications and may be stretched atntemperatures lower than the molten state of the liquid crystal polymer and atnhigh total draw ratios without fractures or tears. Containers suitable for foodnor beverage products may be produced from the laminates. |