| abstract |
A pallet (10) comprises a top deck (12) comprising a substrate (18) having a first surface (22) and a second surface (24), wherein the substrate (18) comprises a first plastic material; and a layer (20) disposed on the second surface (24) of the substrate (18), wherein the layer (20) comprises a composition comprising reinforcing fibers, polyimide fibers, and polymeric binder fibers, wherein the polymeric binder fibers have a melting point that is lower than the polyimide fibers; a bottom deck (14); and supporting columns (16) disposed between the second surface (24) and the bottom deck (14). |