ARTICLES HAVING ENHANCED REVERSIBLE THERMAL PROPERTIES AND ENHANCED MOISTURE WICKING PROPERTIES TO CONTROL HOT FLASHES

摘要

A coated article for providing a phased response to rapid temperature changes, comprises a substrate and a coating disposed on a portion of the substrate. The coating comprises a polymeric material, a first temperature regulating material having a transition temperature between 22° C and 50° C and disposed within a first plurality of microcapsules, and a second temperature regulating material having a transition temperature between 25° C and 45° C and disposed within a second plurality of microcapsules. The first temperature regulating material and the second temperature regulating material are dispersed in the polymeric material. The coating includes a plurality of regions of discontinuity formed by the coating that create exposed portions of the substrate to provide improved flexibility and air permeability to the coated article and wherein the coating provides a buffered response to rapid temperature changes.