A laminated composite fabric material used for example in the manufacture of
automobile
air bags has at least one thermoplastic coating layer that is pressure laminated
to a pre-treated fabric using an adhesive. The fabric, pre-treated with a curing
agent such as an alkyl ether amine, resists penetration by the adhesive, resulting
in a softer, more pliable composite fabric. The composite fabric also optionally
includes a layer comprising a silicone polyurethane copolymer or acrylic cross-linked
with a blocked isocyanate, which functions as a non-stick coating. The invention
also relates to a method for manufacturing a laminated composite fabric.
