| abstract |
Color harmony is provided for products containing different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to different substrate materials while maintaining the substantially homogeneous visual characteristics of the article. These substrates can include flexible materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, foam, cloth and the like. Examples of products include footwear, automotive cushioning materials and automotive interiors. One embodiment of the present invention includes a first substrate that includes a first flexible material, a second substrate that includes a second material that is different from the first material, and the first substrate. A product is provided comprising a color matching coating covering at least a portion of the substrate and at least a portion of the second substrate. |