| abstract |
The present invention relates to articles which comprise one or more coated fibers (i.e., one or more fibers on which a cured coating is placed), the coating comprising a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (eg example of the pigment particles or a dye or both). The cured coating is a crosslinking product of a coating composition comprising uncrosslinked polymers (e.g. a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier, the uncrosslinked polymers being crosslinked to form the crosslinked polymer matrix). The present invention also relates to articles comprising coated fibers, methods of forming coated fibers and articles, and methods of making articles comprising the coated fibers. |