US Patent 11760867 Polymer compositions and articles coated therewith

The present disclosure provides compositions and products formed therefrom. In particular, the disclosure provides polymer compositions and hydrogel-latex compositions in particular. Such compositions can include a water-soluble polymer, a natural or synthetic rubber latex, and a rheological stabilizer. The present disclosure further provides products and articles that include a coating layer of the polymer composition on at least a portion of a surface thereof. The coating formed of the polymer composition can impart improved properties to the product or article, such as improved moisture absorption, improved lubricity, and the like.