wherein n is an integer in the range of 2 to about 500; and (iv) 0 to about 25 mole %, based on the total repeating units, of residues of a branching monomer having 3 or more functional groups wherein the functional groups are hydroxyl, carboxyl, or a combination thereof, and B) a plurality of segments comprising one or more water-nondispersable polymers immiscible with the sulfopolyester, wherein