this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a document describes a study of hydrophilic polyurethanes. hydrophilic polymers are attractive materials for fabric coatings with high-moisture vapor transmission for use in reverse osmosis, biomedical applications, separation processes, and the like. the study was carried out by the u.s. army materials and mechanics research center. hydrophilic polyurethanes are particularly suitable for such applications because they form tough, flexible films when they are dry. depending on composition, a wide range of water-vapor transmission rates can be obtained with hydrophilic polyurethanes, accompanied by varying degrees of swelling and full retention of physical properties. the study described in the report elucidates the nature of interactions between water and this class of polymers. ...for additional information: detailed information about the technology described may be obtained by ordering the ntis report, order number: ad-a118967, price code: a07, or contact project officer joyce l. illinger (801) 923-5980