An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky,
thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the
adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be
moisture-absorbing or
cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing
adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and / or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted / woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky,
thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-
powder spraying or
fiber-
coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjecting the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner to
infrared radiation to melt the adhesive layer and create a bond between the shell and the liner, and cooling the shell; as well as other methods.