| abstract |
Aqueous hydrogel polymer coatings and methods of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The aqueous hydrogel polymer is mixed with the blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The aqueous hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as a glove, without the addition of a solvent to the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The aqueous hydrogel coatings herein provide increased lubricity, thereby facilitating improved wet and dry wear of elastomeric articles. |