Patent ID: 6281166
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B41M,Y10T

Abstract:
A coated substrate suitable for receiving an image by dye diffusion printing comprising:a flexible first layer having first and second surfaces and selected from the group consisting of films, fibrous materials, and combinations thereof; anda second layer overlaying the first surface of the first layer, which second layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 30.degree. C., a powdered plasticizer having a melting point of at least about 80.degree. C., and a release agent;wherein:the first layer has a basis weight of from about 50 to about 200 grams per square meter;the second layer has a basis weight of from about 0.5 to about 10 grams per square meter;the weight ratio of thermoplastic polymer to plasticizer is in a range of from about 80:20 to about 40:60; andthe release agent is present in a range of from about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight, based on the weight of the second layer.