CN117580985A

CN117580985A - Antimicrobial, antibacterial, thermoregulating fabrics for use in garments, garment interiors and other articles

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Publication number: CN117580985A
Application number: CN202280044087.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: L·M·马祖基维奇
Original assignee: L MMazujiweiqi; Aijire Products Co ltd
Current assignee: L MMazujiweiqi; Aijire Products Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-06-21
Filing date: 2022-06-21
Publication date: 2024-02-20
Also published as: WO2022271610A1; CA3225207A1; US20220403585A1; EP4359599A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to the manufacture of a fabric made from a novel effective mixture of fibers having antimicrobial properties and fibers providing thermoregulation properties for the manufacture of garments and other articles for promoting the health and comfort of the body part and individual using the fabric. In a preferred embodiment, branded fibers are made with an antimicrobial component comprising silverAnd has thermal conditioning propertiesA kind of electronic deviceAnd added to other fibers having properties such as elasticity and durability, the fabric is at least partially woven from the mixture. Some articles that can be made using the specified mixtures are socks, scarves, tights, leg-protective socks and other garments, as well as masks, bedding and wound dressings, all of which are beneficial in preventing microbial growth and thermal regulation of the carcass or body part therein.

Description

Antimicrobial, antibacterial, thermoregulating fabrics for use in garments, garment interiors and other articles

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a fabric made of a material having heat regulating, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties to provide a comfortable garment that promotes the health of the wearer, and for applications in the interior of garments and other articles. More particularly, the present invention relates to specific fabrics having these properties and garments and articles made therefrom.

Background

Many forms of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms have surface lives ranging from hours to days to years. As such, they are easily transferred from the surface to the human body. Once on the skin, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms would benefit from the heat and perspiration produced by the body, which is ideal for their growth due to the warm, moist conditions. Microbial and bacterial growth is particularly dangerous for individuals with skin diseases such as burns, open wounds or ulcers. For individuals with these impaired conditions or who are prone to these conditions, bacterial infections can lead to costly medical procedures such as skin grafting and, more extreme, surgery and amputation. Therefore, managing a healthy, clean environment that supports skin healing is critical to preventing serious infections and avoiding serious consequences. For example, diabetic patients often develop diabetic foot ulcers due to the effects of the disease and conditions under which microorganisms proliferate on the foot surface. Thus, these individuals are particularly prone to subsequent bacterial infections, which, if left untreated, can lead to surgery and amputation. The best protection of human extremities is clothing, which helps regulate body temperature and prevents soiling of the skin and exposure to harmful external substances, such as microorganisms and bacteria. Furthermore, in daily life, the need for sterilization, such as the floors of public showers and dressing rooms, can lead to the spread of bacteria or uncomfortable symptoms, such as tinea pedis. It has also been found that bacteria responsible for the cold, viruses responsible for Covid-type infections and influenza can be transmitted by skin contact. Thus, garments are needed to protect the body and to neutralize bacteria and viruses in advance, thereby ameliorating skin disorders such as blisters or ulcers, which in turn can lead to subsequent more serious skin disorders, while also being able to prevent infections and treat long-term medical skin disorders.

Conventional garments do not provide effective means to prevent and treat skin disorders and do so for long periods of time. Traditional garments have utilized coated nano silver particles to reduce microorganisms and bacteria. Silver is known to destroy bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms by disrupting the formation of chemical bonds necessary for survival. Existing garments utilizing coated antimicrobial agents cannot last for long periods of time because the nano-silver particles are typically locally coated on the outside of the garment fibers. The applied antimicrobial agent is then washed away over time or released to the skin by the act of wearing clothing. Both the lack of durability of antimicrobial agents and traditional garments utilizing coated antimicrobial agents is a previously unsolved problem.

Conventional garments are made using a hygroscopic, perspiration material that draws excess perspiration from the skin so that the perspiration can evaporate naturally. However, garments using such materials cannot prevent and treat infections and medical skin conditions for long periods of time, because it has been found that hygroscopic perspiration materials neither thermally regulate the environment between the garment and the skin nor possess antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.

Articles made using conventional fabrics for protecting the body in coverings, wound therapy, bedding and other ways have been stable for thousands of years. These fabrics are effective, many being tried or actually serving the healthy environment of the body; however, conventional fabrics used for these purposes require removal and replacement to prevent infection and disease from entering the body. The use of fabrics, which have properties that can help keep the body free of bacteria and toxic elements for a long time, may be advantageous so that the healing process is assisted with less concern for environmental problems.

Thus, an environment that is favorable for the growth of microorganisms and bacteria may still exist. Furthermore, although thermal regulating fibers have been disclosed in conventional garments, they have not been disclosed for maintaining a healthy skin environment to destroy medical skin conditions while also preventing infection and treating medical skin conditions. There remains a need for antimicrobial and antibacterial heat regulating garments that can prevent infection and treat medical skin conditions for long periods of time. The present invention is directed to providing such a solution and has key differences from existing garments and improvements.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a living body-covering member and a portion thereof for protecting from the harmful effects of microorganisms and heat for a long period of time. It is another object of the present invention to provide a fabric that can be used to form a variety of articles for use on or around the body to determine the location of harmful microorganisms thereon and therein while adjusting the temperature of the covered portion to maintain comfort of the subject in the surrounding environment.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the specification proceeds.

Disclosure of Invention

According to the present invention there is provided a fabric made by braiding at least a first thread comprising a mixture of a first antimicrobial embedded fiber impregnated with particles known to have antimicrobial properties and a second thermally regulated fiber to make a first thread when combined with the second thermally regulated fiber, and then braiding the first thread to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial and thermally regulated fabric. In a preferred embodiment, the yarns of the fabric are made of fibers impregnated with particles known to have antimicrobial properties, which saturate adhere the antimicrobial particles in the yarns, resulting in a fabric having enhanced retention of the antimicrobial properties. In some embodiments, the fabric is manufactured into a sock shaped for use with a human foot. In other embodiments, the fabric is manufactured as one or more of a liner, glove, shirt, pants, bedding, liner, and jump suit.

In a preferred embodiment, the antimicrobial particles known to have antimicrobial properties are silver salt ions. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial fiber isFibers, and the thermal regulating fiber is +.>And (3) fibers. In some embodiments, the fabric is made from yarns comprising 50% antimicrobial fibers and 50% thermally regulating fibers and other fibers having other characteristics required for garments to be made therefrom, as will be explained below. In a preferred embodiment, the fabric comprises a yarn with 31% +.>Fiber, 31%>A blend of fibers and 38% of one or more other fibers whose composition can be determined by the desired characteristics of the fabric. The fabric may include at least a second yarn having characteristics complementary to the antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties to enable the addition of properties desired in a particular garment to the fabric. It will be appreciated that, for effectiveness, the yarns used to make the effective fabrics of the present invention should contain a minimum of 25% antimicrobial fibers and 25% thermally regulating fibers. In most embodiments, the same yarns are usedAs warp and weft yarns of the fabric.

The fabric of the present invention may be made by braiding a first yarn comprising a blend of 31% first antimicrobial embedded fibers, 31% second thermal regulating fibers, and 38% one or more other fibers, the composition of which is determined by the desired characteristics of the fabric. It is also possible to make a particular fabric having the desired characteristics by weaving the yarns mentioned above and yarns having other compositions. The first antimicrobial embedded fiber of the threadline is impregnated or saturated with particles known to have antimicrobial properties to make a threadline when combined with the second heat regulating fiber, and then the threadline is woven with or without the other threadlines mentioned above to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial and heat regulating fabric. Impregnation of the first fibers with particles known to have antimicrobial properties adheres the antimicrobial particles in the threadline such that the resulting fabric has enhanced retention of the antimicrobial properties. It should be appreciated that a minimum of 25% antimicrobial and 25% thermal conditioning performance yarns as described above are required to provide the desired characteristics.

The present invention relates to a fabric with particular properties that can be formed into a variety of garments. In particular, the inventive garment is a garment for preventing infections and treating medical skin diseases. More particularly, the present invention relates to antimicrobial and antibacterial thermoregulating garments for the long term prevention of infections and the treatment of medical skin conditions.

In particular, in a preferred embodiment, the fabric of the present invention relates to an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermo-regulating garment in the form of a sock comprising padding for graded compression, high impact and sensitive areas, arch support, ventilation surface, apodization slit and loose sock sleeve portions for long term prevention of infections and treatment of medical conditions. It will be appreciated that garments for use on other parts of the body can be made by simple modifications without departing from the novel scope of the invention.

The present invention comprises a unique combination of two fibers to form a garment having antimicrobial, antibacterial, and thermoregulating properties. The book is provided withOne advantage of the invention over prior articles is the use of durable antimicrobial and antibacterial fibers. Although garments using coated nano-silver particles for antimicrobial and antibacterial purposes have been disclosed, the present invention differs in that it comprises polyester fibers impregnated with non-metallic, non-nano-silver salts, such as, in some embodiments,polyester fiber made by PurThread technology from north carolina. Preparation of +.A silver salt and a natural dispersant dissolved in a polymeric mixture are blended by mixing and then extruded into fibers>Polyester fibers. The silver-impregnated fibers used in the present invention destroy substantially all bacteria, such as staphylococci and pneumococci, after 24 hours of contact. In other forms of the invention, other materials include similar materials, such as those that may be substituted. The present invention improves on pre-existing fabrics by using fibers with non-nano silver particles embedded in the fibers, resulting in garments that are more durable in antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that can maintain their properties for a longer period of time than fabrics in which the antimicrobial properties are enhanced after the fibers are woven into the fabric.

Another advantage of the present invention is the ability of the fabric to thermally regulate the body in which it is placed. While many of the pre-existing articles comprise absorbent sweat-releasing garments, the list of pre-existing articles does not include garments intended to completely avoid sweating by thermal conditioning to prevent infection and treat medical skin conditions. The invention comprises fibers which can be thermally regulated, for example, from Outlast technology Co.Ltd, haidenhamem/Bullenz, germanyThe fibers of the viscose fibers can be considered for the production of the disclosed fabrics. In one embodiment, it has been found that the use does not contain +.>Compared with articles made of fabrics of fibers +.>The use of fibers minimizes perspiration. For example, a->Viscose fibres utilize microencapsulated phase change materials embedded in the fibres, which absorb and store excess heat. The stored heat is then released to the body as needed, creating a constant microclimate. />The viscose fiber can maintain the temperature of the skin surface within plus/minus two degrees fahrenheit. While the very little moisture generated to help the skin cool is absorbed from the skin by another polyester material, e.g.>Polyester fibers (mentioned above) which also have antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. The thermal conditioning environment is critical for preventing the occurrence of sores such as blisters and ulcers, and for preventing infections and treating medical skin diseases. In another form of the invention, other materials exhibiting similar material characteristics, such as those that may be substituted. The present invention addresses the key problems of long-term prevention of infection and treatment of medical skin disorders that previously existing objects did not address for antimicrobial and antibacterial thermoregulating garments. The present invention thus motivates the development of textile technology by the solution provided.

It is an object of the present invention to provide antimicrobial and antibacterial thermally regulating fabrics that can be formed into a variety of useful garments and articles. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a fabric to make garments that promote protection from infection and treatment of medical skin conditions for extended periods of time while maintaining comfort with respect to skin temperature. It is another object of the present invention to provide a fabric that can be manufactured into garments in the form of socks to prevent infection and treat medical skin conditions for extended periods of time. It is another object of the invention to improve recovery and maintenance of health in individuals suffering from acute skin disorders, such as burns, or suffering from chronic skin disorders, such as those caused by diabetes. Yet another object of the invention is to improve the quality of life of individuals suffering from disorders causing neuropathy and other highly active persons, for example people suffering from foot ulcers, tinea pedis caused by fungal growth or foot odor.

A more detailed explanation of the invention is provided in the following description and the claims are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fabric of the present invention formed into a garment, particularly a sock;

fig. 2 is a perspective view of a mask made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an elevation view of a medical cast (cast) having a liner made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the mold of FIG. 3;

FIG. 4 is an elevation view of a compression garment made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a hat made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is an elevation view of a blanket made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a roll of wrapping material made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a bedding article made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is an elevation view of a leg shield made using the fabric of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a surgical garment made using the fabric of the present invention;

figure 11 is a plan view of a glove made using the fabric of the present invention.

Detailed Description

While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings, and will hereinafter be described in more detail, some presently preferred embodiments. It should be understood that the invention is not to be taken as an exemplification of the invention, but is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. It should also be understood that the terminology of this portion of the application ("detailed description of illustrative embodiments") is related to the requirements of the united states patent office and should not be taken as limiting the subject matter of the present invention.

Referring now to FIG. 1, in one embodiment of the present invention, an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal conditioning garment 10 is a durable antimicrobial and antibacterial fiber, such as 38mm 1.6dtex manufactured by North Carolina by PurThead technologyPolyester fibers, and thermal regulating fibers, for example 40mm 1.7dtex from Outlast technology Co., ltd., haidenheim/Burenz, germany>A unique composition of viscose fibers. Although both fibers are mentioned in providing the desired combination of antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties, when combined in the exclusive manner described herein, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that combinations with other fibers are contemplated in the present invention to produce similar desired properties and are within the scope of the present invention.

According to the found relationThe manufacturer embeds pure, natural, recovered silver and copper salts throughout the fiber to provide strong, durable antimicrobial protection to the fabric. About->The information on the fibers indicates that it is made by coating the textile with microencapsulated natural wax. These capsules can capture and store body heat to form a natural thermal buffer. Thus, overheating and the onset of sweat generation can be effectively avoided. Conventional thermal management systems attempt to direct and wick the sweat generated away from the body. />The hot material begins to work before sweat forms. In this way, the amount of perspiration can be significantly reduced. Thus, if the body temperature drops again, for example due to a decrease in physical activity, the natural paraffin releases the stored heat again. Thus, the user can enjoy a well-balanced climate despite external temperature fluctuations.

It should be understood that while garment 10 is illustrated as a sock, other garments, appliances and equipment may be made using the teachings of the present invention without departing from the scope thereof. In other forms of the invention, other materials exhibit similar material characteristics, such as those that may be substituted.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,and->A50% -50% blend of active fibers of brand material is ring spun into 20/2 weight yarns, then combined with other known yarns, for example by a process such as +.>Elastomer, and->To form a fabric 8 that forms an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermo-regulating garment 10. In other forms of the invention, different proportions of these materials may be substituted to form yarns of different weights resulting therefrom. In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the antimicrobial and antibacterial heat regulating fabric 8 is used to form a sock 10. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, sock 10 includes a foot 12, an ankle 14 leading to a leg 16. A loose sock sleeve portion 18 is provided on top of the leg portion 16 and a sock opening 20 is made with the antimicrobial and antibacterial heat regulating fabric 8.

Foot 12 includes a cushion 22, such as a terry mesh cushion, that begins at or near the top of ankle 14 and continues through the heel corners, the sole, over the toes, and to stop at the bottom of the phalanges. The pad 22 prevents protruding bones of the friction surface, such as the toes, the ball of the foot, the heel and the ankle, while preventing blistering and ulcers. Foot 12 also includes arch support 28, ventilation surface 26, and toe slit 24. Arch support 28, such as a compressed pattern of threads, is woven in the arch region to provide support, such as starting from the forefoot transverse arch, extending longitudinally to the healing area, extending laterally from the medial longitudinal arch to the lateral longitudinal arch of the foot and across the deck. Arch support 28 maintains the contours of the foot, minimizing binding of garment 10 to reduce irritation and blisters. Arch support 28 also provides additional circulatory support in the midfoot region. Breathable surface 26, such as a mesh weave pattern, provides additional airflow and ventilation of any moisture to the foot. The ventilation face 26 is interrupted in the middle by an arch support 28. By joining the stitches on either side of the toe seam together with a single thread, a flat toe seam 24 is created that minimizes friction against the top of the toe.

The garment 10 also includes graduated compression regions 29 wherein the highest compression begins at the end of the foot 12 and has an enlarged gradient region, three of the feet 12 and 6 of the legs 16, gradually releasing pressure to the welt 20. In a preferred embodiment, the staged compression zone 29 begins at a pressure of about 20mmHg, or in the range of 10-30mmHg, and ends at 8mmHg, or in the range of 5-15 mmHg. The graded compression fabric 8 has been found to improve blood circulation into or out of the foot. It was also found to manage excessive fluid accumulation, i.e., edema, in the leg calf region. The leg portion 16 and the loose sock sleeve 18 contain a pattern, such as a morph-style needle pattern (as known to those of ordinary skill in the art), covering a portion of the calf area and minimizing any restriction to blood flow while providing a stable fit around the foot. This stable fit prevents sagging of garment 10, thus reducing the need for a tie-down sleeve at welt 20, in which the deleterious effects of elastic bands are typically contained. It will be appreciated that complex garments will be made from a variety of materials, such as socks 10 having a plurality of different areas of differing function, and materials incorporated into the cloth during the knitting process using different types of yarns. Thus, the areas of sock 10 that would benefit from materials having the features of the present invention, i.e., areas having antimicrobial and thermoregulating properties as described herein, would be made substantially from the yarns of the present invention. Other portions of the garment, or any garment made in accordance with the present invention, may be made from yarns of known materials having other desired characteristics, and for such portions of the garment, one or both of antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties may be included or excluded in these other areas without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.

In some embodiments of the invention, the combination of fibers mentioned above, when making the disclosed yarn, may be used to make a fabric or cloth 8 that may be used as a mask 30, cast pad or support 40, coverall 50, hat 60, swaddling or blanket 65, wound dressing 70, bedding 80, leg shield 90, surgical gown 100, glove and/or padding for glove padding 110 (including winter gloves, driving gloves, surgical gloves and other items known to those of ordinary skill in the art, such padding may be padded only on specific portions of the glove, such as the palm and dorsum of the hand, and not including fingers, such as in surgical gloves) in order to maintain the desired sensitivity in the non-padded areas. In each case, each aspect of antimicrobial and thermal regulation will have the desired effect, as will be discussed herein.

In the mask 30, as shown in fig. 2, any manner of connection 32 known to those skilled in the art may be used, with the ear connection 32 being shown in the illustration. It should be understood that the fabric 8 of the present invention will have beneficial effects on both surgical masks and day masks and their users, and it is contemplated that the fabric 8 of the present invention may be used to make surgical masks and day masks. Mask 30 may have an outer cover 33 of any type of breathable material and an inner liner 34 made of the antimicrobial and thermoregulating fabric of the present invention; it should be understood that various other layers may be included between the fabric 8 and the outer cover 33 to prevent the transmission of viruses and microorganisms therethrough without departing from the scope of the present invention. The mask 30 having antibacterial and thermoregulating properties may then comprise a material that comfortably protects the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses while maintaining a comfortable facial temperature.

In the mould 40, as shown in figures 3 and 3A, a tubular length of padding 42 of the fabric 8 of the invention can be made in a manner similar to that of the breathable surface 26 (figure 1) of the sock 10, shown at both ends of the mould 40, extending from both ends of the mould 40, the padding 42 being of a proportion to conform to the body part to be placed in the mould 40. In a preferred embodiment, the tubular length of liner 42 is formed to extend partially from either end of the mold 40 to aid in temperature control, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. It should be appreciated that the size of the liner 42 may also be varied to remain entirely within the mold 40, thereby maintaining the liner 42 clean. The cast cushion 42 may be placed on the body part prior to casting or may be included as part of a modern cast. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the cast liner 42 may be added to arm, leg and knee braces to support the injured limb in the same manner as a cast, without the need to cast, with similar effects of providing antimicrobial and thermoregulation properties to the brace. The shape and size of the liner of the support is similar to the liner used in the mold 40.

It will also be seen that fabric 8, such as that used as cast liner 42, may be used as part of a binding system 70 (fig. 7) or leg shield 100 (fig. 9) and, when formed into a coverall or tights 50 (fig. 4), may also be a liner for any type of garment for use underneath, adhering to any such garment during manufacture, such as uniforms, uniforms for use by, for example, emergency personnel, and those who are forced to wear such garments for extended periods of time, such as petroleum derricks, military personnel, pilots, or other persons requiring uniforms for extended periods of time. Thereby providing antimicrobial protection, thermal conditioning, cleanliness, etc., that these garments would otherwise not have. It should be appreciated that the body suit 50 may be manufactured as a one-piece sweater or divided into a jacket and a lower garment without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.

Referring now to fig. 5, it can be seen that a hat 60 suitable for everyday use, particularly for neonate use, and particularly a swaddling or blanket 65 (fig. 6), can be made with fabric 80 to help reduce the chance of or eliminate head and body infections that may infect neonates in a hospital or home. It should be understood that an adult may wear such caps of suitable size, for example in a surgical operating room or the like, as well as under other caps of emergency personnel or military personnel, all in an effort to better regulate temperature on the head over the period of use and to better reduce microorganisms or infections. As shown in FIG. 6, the blanket 65 may also be sized differently for use by adults as well as children to provide comfortable temperature regulation and antimicrobial properties.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the fabric 8 of the present invention may also be used to make bedding articles 80, such as pillowcases 92, bedspreads 94 and top sheets 96, to provide a clean environment in hospitals, hotels and homes that further aids in temperature regulation during sleep.

Referring now to fig. 7, a bandage roll 70 comprising the fabric 8 of the present invention and an outer protective cover 72, the outer protective cover 72 being made of any known type including cloth or waterproof materials as known to those skilled in the art, the bandage roll being shown having an indefinite length and width, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that any type, size and length of bandage 70 having any length and width may be made with the fabric 8 therein to achieve the antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties disclosed herein. Furthermore, in the manufacture of such bandages, by using more of one or other fibers, the different mixtures of antimicrobial and thermal conditioning fibers disclosed herein may be used to make the bandages stronger antimicrobial agents or provide better thermal conditioning properties without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.

Figure 9 shows a sample of leg-protecting stockings 90 made using the fabric 8 of the invention. It should be appreciated that the leg shield 90 has been found to have a number of medical advantages, including that only the antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties of the fabric 8 of the present invention may be enhanced. Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that portions of the sock 10 (fig. 1) disclosed herein may also be incorporated into a leg shield stocking, thus providing support, antimicrobial properties, and thermal regulation properties to the user. It will also be appreciated that the sock 10 and stocking 90 may form the base of a shoe insert so that a bowling shoe or a person wearing the shoe may use it instead of their own shoe to protect the user and shoe from the transfer of microorganisms from one user to another when trying on the shoe in a store.

Referring now to fig. 10, a garment in the form of a surgical gown is made using the fabric 8 of the present invention. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, the surgical gown 100 has antimicrobial and thermoregulation properties, provides an outer protective layer to a surgical patient susceptible to infection, and provides a more comfortable garment to a surgical team who may work for several hours during the procedure. As will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, the comfort of the surgical team contributes to the efficiency and success of the procedure. Figure 11 shows a glove 110 made using the padding made of the fabric 8 of the present invention. The glove 110 is shown in a form that may be used as a winter glove, a surgical glove (where the pad may be located on the palm and back of the hand alone, rather than on the finger portion), a cleaning glove, a boxing glove, a steering glove, or a golf glove, without departing from the novel scope of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that depending on the particular use of glove 110, more or fewer heat regulating fibers or antimicrobial fibers may be used in the fiber blend to better serve a particular user of glove 110 while maintaining other antimicrobial or heat regulating effects to a desired degree without departing from the novel scope of the present disclosure.

The fabric of the present invention has tested the garment in the form of a sock shown in figure 1 and has been found to be effective in reducing bacterial composition and thermal regulation. As shown in the following detection results, it includes:

detection 1:

PT Bio experiment #505 24 hour AATCC-100 test for white sock: PT31 white_1509 overview: all samples had greater than 90% kill rate.

Background: we received a white sock with 31% pt yarns, the remainder being 31% Outlast PET,31% nylon, 5% "elastomer" and 2% spandex. The sample was previously tested at MSC and was very active against Staphylococcus aureus and pneumobacilli, but not against Escherichia coli. The method comprises the following steps: samples were taken from the toes, arch and ankle of the sock, then washed in 1% Kevlar detergent and dried. Coli in 100 μl overnight cultured saline was added, and the sample was transferred to a 50ml tube and then incubated for 24 hours at 37 ℃. Dey-Engley neutralization broth (1.9 ml) was added, the sample was vortexed for 20 seconds, diluted to appropriate, 10. Mu.l of the sample placed on an agar counter plate, and incubated overnight. The colony count and the number compared to the inoculation titer (280 cfu/. Mu.l) were counted.

Results: see table 1.

TABLE 1 AATCC-100 test of fabrics

Detection 2

Independent laboratory effect detection

The following are test results of the antibacterial effect of the yarn pair on two bacteria, staphylococcus aureus and pneumobacillus, by the independent detection mechanism. The test measures the effect of inoculating bacterial material on individual sock samples using standard ATCC test methods. The following table shows the percentage decrease over the 24 hour period of inoculation of the sock samples.

Reference to

TS155946 sample type: knitted fabric

Style: round collar sample form: socks

Color: white size: s,6-8.5

Description of: antibacterial/antimicrobial socks for men's round collar

Detection completion date: 2020, 2 months and 20 days

Detection mechanism, manufacturing solution center

201 kenofil station SE; keno, NC 28613

Detection result

An antibacterial finishing agent:

evaluation of antimicrobial finishes for textile materials-AATCC 100-2012 (revision)

Detection information:

staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538

Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352

Growth medium: tryptone soybean broth

Sample size # number of layers: 1

Sterilizing: no neutralizing agent: 100ml of Letheen broth Tween

Target inoculation level: (1.0-2.0). Times.105 CFU/ml

Inoculating a carrier: 0.85% saline (weight), 0.05% tniton×100 (per unit) inoculation size: 1.0ml +/-0.1ml

Contact time: 24h

Temperature: 37+/-2 DEG C

Sampling from the foot of the sock, preparing and enumerating the sample using an automated instrument according to the submitted test sample; tempo, bioMerieux.

Preserving the cultures at 5+/-2 ℃

Reference to

TS165805 sample type: knitted fabric

Style: sample form of boat socks: socks

Color: white size: XL (x-ray)

Description of: thermal antibacterial/antimicrobial sock

Detection completion date: 2021, 6 and 4 days

Detection mechanism, manufacturing solution center

201 kenofil station SE; keno, NC 28613

Detection result

Antibacterial activity

ASTM Standard E2149-13a "Standard test method for determining antimicrobial Activity of an antimicrobial agent under dynamic contact", ASTM International Inc., west Kang Xiaohuo Ken, pa., 2013, DOI 10.1520/E2149-13A, www.ascm.org.

The test was certified by a laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 issued by the ANSI-ASQ national certification Board. Reference is made to L2238 for authentication credentials and authentication scope.

Calculating ase:Sub>A percent reduction of 100 (B-ase:Sub>A)/b=r; section 12.8

Detecting information

Calculation of E.coli ATCC 25922 based on the inoculum size after the contact time only

Growth medium: tryptone soybean broth

Sample mass: 1.0g +/-0.1g

Sterilizing: no target inoculation level: (1.5-3.0). Times.105 CFU/ml

Wetting agent: 0.01% TX

Inoculating a carrier: 7.1 phosphate buffer

Contact time: 60 min +/-5min

Solution activity: no observation was made

Temperature: 35+/-2 DEG C

Sampling from the foot of the sock, according to the submitted test sample

Preparing and enumerating samples using an automated instrument; tempo, bioMerieux.

Cultures were kept at 5+/-2 ℃.

Referring now to the above test report (test 1, 2) on the efficacy of the antimicrobial effect of the fabrics of the present invention, in test 1 the detailed composition of the fabrics was 31%31％/>PET、31％/>5% "elastomer" and 2%. About.>It will be appreciated that although some brand names for these products are presented herein, general fabrics having the same properties may be substituted therefor without departing from the novel scope of the invention. Thus, in this embodiment, the effective portion of the fabric is 62% antimicrobial and thermoregulating fibers of the type disclosed above, and 38% non-reactive fibers, which provide other elements of the particular embodiment of the fabric that have been found to be most suitable for use with the fabric. Thus, the non-active fibers in a particular type of garment made from the fabric of the present invention are only non-active fibers that differ from those in another type of garment. For example, socks and bedding will have inactive fibers of different compositions. It can be seen that the fabric 8 is more than 90% effective in killing E.coli. Independent test experiments indicated that in test 1, the kill rate exceeded 91% over a test time of 1 hour. The methodology of the test is also shown to exhibit a higher antimicrobial effect after manufacture and then washing. The sock 10 made of the fabric 8 of the present invention was then tested. Further testing and experimentation was continued and the final development was evaluated based on the experiments.

To illustrate the manner in which the invention is made and used, specific embodiments of a novel apparatus for constructing antimicrobial and bactericidal heat-regulating garments in accordance with the invention are described. It should be understood that the implementation of other variations and modifications of the invention and its various aspects will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and that the invention is not limited by the specific embodiments described. It is therefore contemplated that any and all modifications, variations or equivalents of the invention will fall within the true spirit and scope of the basic underlying principles disclosed herein and in the claims.

While illustrative embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and substitutions may be made without departing from the novel spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A fabric made by braiding at least a first yarn comprising a mixture of a first antimicrobial embedded fiber and a second thermally regulated fiber, the first antimicrobial embedded fiber being impregnated with particles known to have antimicrobial properties to make the first yarn when combined with the second thermally regulated fiber, and then the first yarn being braided to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial, and thermally regulated fabric.

2. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the impregnation of the first fibers with particles known to have antimicrobial properties adheres the antimicrobial particles in the spin thread such that the resulting fabric has enhanced retention of the antimicrobial properties.

3. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric is manufactured as a sock shaped for use with a human foot.

4. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the antimicrobial particles known to have antimicrobial properties are silver salt ions.

5. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the antimicrobial fiber isAnd (3) fibers.

6. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the thermal regulating fiber isAnd (3) fibers.

7. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric is manufactured as one or more of a glove, a shirt, a pair of pants, and a coverall.

8. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric is manufactured as a bedding article.

9. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the yarn comprises 50% antimicrobial fibers and 50% thermal regulating fibers.

10. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric comprises yarns having 31 percentFiber, 31%>A blend of fibers and 38% of one or more other fibers whose composition is determined by the desired characteristics of the fabric.

11. The fabric of claim 1, comprising at least a second yarn having characteristics complementary to antimicrobial and thermal conditioning properties.

12. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the yarn minimum comprises 25% antimicrobial fibers and 25% thermal regulating fibers.

13. The fabric of claim 1, wherein the warp and weft yarns of the fabric are made from the same yarn.

14. A fabric made by knitting a first yarn comprising:

31% of a first antimicrobial embedded fiber, 31% of a second thermal regulating fiber, and 38% of one or more other fibers, the composition of which is determined by the desired characteristics of the fabric;

impregnating the first antimicrobial embedded fibers with particles known to have antimicrobial properties to make the yarns when combined with the second thermal conditioning fibers, and then weaving the yarns to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial, and thermal conditioning fabric; and

wherein impregnation of the first fibers with particles known to have antimicrobial properties adheres the antimicrobial particles in the threadline such that the antimicrobial properties of the resulting fabric have enhanced retention.

15. The fabric of claim 14, wherein the antimicrobial fiber is PurAnd (3) fibers.

16. The fabric of claim 14, wherein the thermal regulating fiber isAnd (3) fibers.

17. The fabric of claim 14, wherein the fabric is manufactured as one or more of a sock, glove, shirt, pants, bedding, cast padding, and jump suit.

18. The fabric of claim 14 comprising a second yarn having additional garment desired characteristics.