DE102013101205A1 - Garment with seamless transitions - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment which comprises at least one section (A) and at least one section (B). The two sections (A) and (B) differ in their proportion of elastofibers, preferably in their proportion of elastanes, the proportion of elastofibers in section (A) always being greater than the proportion of elastofibers in section (B) and Transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least 75% seamless (based on the total length of all transitions). The articles of clothing according to the invention can also comprise a plurality of sections (A) and / or (B), which can be the same or different with regard to the proportion of elastofiber and / or the yarn used. In addition, the items of clothing according to the invention can also comprise sections which have no elastofiber content or less than 1% elastofibers. The items of clothing according to the invention can be both items of clothing for the upper body (of a person), such as an undershirt or a sports shirt, and items of clothing for the lower body, such as stockings or cycling shorts. The garments according to the invention are particularly suitable for use in the sports sector, leisure sector and as (professional) workwear, for example for the construction sector.

Description

The present invention relates to a garment comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B). The two sections (A) and (B) differ in their elastofiber content, preferably in their elastane content, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B) and Transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least 75% (based on the total length of all transitions) seamless. The garments of the invention may also comprise several sections (A) and / or (B), which may be the same or different in terms of the proportion of elastofibre and / or yarn used. In addition, the garments of the present invention may also include sections that do not have an elastofibre portion or less than 1% elastofibers. The garments according to the invention may be both garments for the upper body (of a human being), such as an undershirt or sports shirt, and a garment for the lower body, such as stockings or cycling shorts. The garments of the invention are particularly suitable for use in sports, leisure and as (professional) workwear, for example, for the construction sector.

DE-A 10 2005 032 917 relates to a functional clothing, which consists of five different sections, which in turn are formed of different materials. The respective sections 1 to 5 can also occur multiple times in the functional clothing. The five sections are tailored to the stress zones of the body, the combination of these sections also allows unrestricted freedom of movement. The individual sections are usually connected by seams. The first section is a net knitted fabric (3), the second section a wind and waterproof membrane (4), the third section is also a wind and waterproof membrane (5), which may be ribbed if necessary, the fourth section is a climatic zone (6) and the fifth section (7) is knitted round or seamless and has high elasticity. The functional apparel may be a garment for the upper body, such as a long sleeve shirt, and / or a garment for the lower body, such as pants. DE-A 10 2005 032 917 provides no indication as to whether elastofibres have been used for the individual sections of the functional apparel.

DE-U 2010 002 832 relates to compression clothing for wearing on the skin, which consists of elastically yielding material, wherein in the compression clothing area compression means are provided. The compression clothing is illustrated in this document by means of stockings. The regionally used compression means are usually formed by webs which are arranged on the skin-facing side of the compression clothing, wherein an increase of the material thickness is caused by the webs. The webs may be spiral or teardrop-shaped, they may be oriented in the horizontal direction or in the vertical direction, in the corresponding direction, the respective webs may also have interruptions. By the webs an increase in material thickness is caused, wherein the webs is made in principle of the same material as the rest (tissue) area of the compression clothing. The webs are achieved by using threads with a larger diameter or by an accumulation of threads, whereby the increase in material thickness is effected. The areas between the webs (ie the base fabric of the garment) has no compression effect. By the alternating use of fabric strips with or without compression effect a partial compression is caused.

DE-U 20 2010 006 499 relates to a garment made of at least one yarn having thermally conductive properties. By this garment, the function of a heater, which is located in an overlying garment, should not be adversely affected. Rather, the use of the heat-conducting yarn should be used to forward the heat radiated by the heating heat from the overlying garment on the body without heat loss, resulting in a significantly better heat transfer. If the heating power remains the same, the heating effect of the wearer of the garment is considerably earlier. In the only embodiment of DE-U 20 2010 006 499 the thermally conductive yarn is made of polyamide. The polyamide yarn may in turn have a heat-conductive coating or energy-storing materials, in particular paraffin, may be incorporated into the polyamide yarn.

WO 2002/34179 relates to a compressive composite elastic stocking (compression stocking) comprising hosiery such as stockings, tights, socks, etc., with closed toe or open toe. The compression stocking is easier to put on and consists of at least two parts that are suitable, when used on one leg, to realize a stocking in a single piece with areas that can provide a predetermined compression. The two parts are tubular and include End pieces that in use face each other and have a degree of compression that is about half of that of the remainder of the two parts, the ends, upon mutual overlap, restoring the unit of the compression stocking. The compression stocking may be made of various natural fibers, synthetic fibers or synthetic fibers.

EP-B 2 070 495 relates to an orthopedic support device for a human back and lumbar region with a lumbar bandage and with a Trägergurtanordnung comprising at least one dorsal strap portion and two guided over shoulder portions belt sections and which is connected to a lumbar bandage, wherein at least one strap portion is associated with an elastically resilient force limiting part. As can be seen from the figures, the support means extends over the front, back and both sides of the human trunk (torso). However, there is no disclosure in this document of which material the support means is made or whether the support means may also include sections made of elastofibres.

The object of the present invention is to provide a new garment (for different parts of the body of a human being) that can be used (worn) preferably in the sports field, in the leisure sector and as working clothes, for example in the construction sector.

• i) der Abschnitt (A) einen Elastofaser-Anteil von 12 bis 100 % aufweist,
• ii) der Abschnitt (B) einen Elastofaser-Anteil von 1 bis 40 % aufweist,

wobei der Elastofaser-Anteil in Abschnitt (A) immer größer ist als der Elastofaser-Anteil in Abschnitt (B) und die Übergänge von Abschnitt (A) nach Abschnitt (B) zu mindestens 75 % (bezogen auf die Gesamtlänge aller Übergänge) nahtlos sind.The object is achieved by a garment comprising at least one section (A) and at least one section (B), characterized in that

• i) section (A) has an elastofiber content of 12 to 100%,
• ii) section (B) has an elastofiber content of 1 to 40%,

wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B) and the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least 75% (based on the total length of all transitions) seamless ,

Since the garments according to the invention are produced partially or even completely seamless, in particular because the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least 75%, preferably completely, seamless, several advantages can be determined according to the invention. First of all, the wearing comfort can be increased. Furthermore, every seam is counterproductive for the compression properties. This effect is stronger the farther the corresponding suture is removed from the human heart. Consequently, the compression properties are optimized in the garments of the invention.

Furthermore, the garments according to the invention are advantageously adapted to the stress zones and to the skeletal system and the musculature of the human body. The combination of sections (A) and (B) simultaneously provides muscular support, partial muscle compression and unrestricted freedom of movement. In order to continue to ensure best wearing comfort, a specially adapted to the particular application, in particular to sports, adapted in conjunction with the human body size measurement table is preferably used.

The sections (A) contained in the garments according to the invention superficially provide a reinforcement zone and / or support zone. In this way, an optimal attitude of the human body can be achieved in the intended activity, for example in endurance sports or even in manual activities. This has a positive effect on performance, for example, when exercising, because training can be more effective. In addition, activity-related pain, especially back pain, especially for clothing for the upper body can be alleviated both in sports and in manual activities. This is particularly the case when, in a garment for the upper body, the portion (A) extends contiguously over the front, the back and the two sides of the body portion of the garment, preferably in the form of a looped belt.

The area designated as section (B) of the garment according to the invention ostensibly achieves compression in the human body. In this way, the muscles are given stability and / or an activation of the venous return is achieved. This is the case in particular when the section (B) extends wholly or partially beyond the areas of the corresponding item of clothing intended for the extremities of the human body, ie in particular the arm or leg portions of the corresponding item of clothing.

The proportion of elastofibers in section (B) depends on the type of application of the garment, the degree of compression can thus also be metered according to the invention, which constitutes a further advantage of the present invention. For example, a lower level of compression for a casual shirt or garment is required or desired compared to a sports shirt. Of the Reinforcement effect of the section (A) again arises superficially by the functional arrangement and / or the dimensional stability of the section (A) in the X direction. Here, the section (A) preferably has at least 5% more content of elastofibers than the section (B). Also, the degree of amplification can thus be metered according to the invention for the desired application of the corresponding garment.

Preferably, the garments according to the invention have, in addition to the sections (A) and (B), further sections / zones. These may, for example, be so-called ventilation zones or areas which ostensibly serve to improve the air conditioning of the human body in the desired activity.

The present invention further provides garments, for example, for the upper body, in particular sports shirts that provide optimum perspiration in the most heavily loaded areas, all in power and endurance sports and craft activities claimed muscles by compression to help more power and at the same time by incorporated Reinforcement zones to ensure optimal posture during the appropriate operation.

In the context of the present invention, the term "elastofibers" is understood to mean elastane and analogous elastofibres, such as elastodiene or rubber fibers of natural rubber. Elastodes are fibers consisting of synthetic polyisoprene or of high polymers formed by polymerization of one or more dienes, possibly with the addition of one or more vinyl monomers. For the purposes of the present invention, the elastofiber used in sections (A) and (B) in the corresponding proportions is preferably the spandex described below, which is known to the person skilled in the art.

In the context of the present invention, the term "elastane" is understood as meaning the following: elastane, which is also referred to as "elastane" or "spandex" in the English-speaking world, is an elasto-fiber that is extremely elastic (up to 700%) good tear strength (8 to 16 Rkm), has a low abrasion resistance, a good dyeability and a good washability and largely returns to its original state after removal of the tensile force. These are fibers of high polymers, which consist of at least 85 wt .-% of segmented polyurethane. This is preferably a block copolymer of the constituents polyurethane and polyethylene glycol. Elastane preferably has a ductility of at least 500%.

In the context of the present invention, the term "seamless" or the term "seamless transition" is understood and exemplified by a transition between a section (A) and a section (B), the section (A) and the section (B) has the characteristics given in the following text (elastofiber content, etc.). At the boundary regions (edges) of the sections (A) and (B), the respective yarns are directly connected to one another, for example by knitting, weaving, knitting or other techniques. With the appropriate technique, at the desired location, the yarn of section (A) is simply replaced by the yarn of section (B) and the process continues analogously. Preferably, the bonding of the respective yarns takes place on the machine level, but it may also be done manually if desired.

Preferably, the joining takes place during the corresponding work step (for example, knitting) without an additional work step or a step interruption of the work step. Alternatively, already (largely) finished (partial) pieces of the two sections (A) and (B) can be joined together by using the corresponding yarns.

Subsequently, the garments according to the invention are characterized in detail with seamless transitions.

The present invention basically includes all garments that a human can wear. The garments according to the invention may be suitable for the lower body and / or upper body of a human. A cycling shorts is an example of a garment for the lower body of a human, a sports shirt or an undershirt are examples of a garment for the upper body of a human. Also conceivable within the scope of the present invention are garments which extend to both the lower body and the upper body of a person, such as a diving suit or a protective suit.

The lower body according to the present invention comprises the lower part of the human torso (torso), ie the region of the lumbar region or below the waistline, and the legs and optionally the feet. For example, however, subregions of a garment according to the invention for the lower body, in particular a pair of trousers, when worn on the human body may also extend to areas above the lumbar region of the human torso.

The upper body according to the present invention comprises the human torso (torso) above the lumbar region or above the lumbar region Waistline as well as the arms. However, the neck, the head and the hands are not part of the upper body in the sense of the present invention. Nonetheless, portions of the upper body garments of the present invention may extend to adjacent body portions when worn on the human body, for example in the form of a neck shirt collar or a hood over the head portion.

Preferably, the garment is a stocking, tights, trousers, underpants, cycling shorts, jogging or running pants, undershirt, pullover, sports shirt, T-shirt or sweatshirt, or other garment worn snugly can.

Preferably, the garment of the present invention is a garment for the upper body, more preferably the garment is an undershirt, a pullover, a sports shirt, a T-shirt, a sweatshirt, or other garment worn snugly, such as a tank top. The garment may be short-sleeved or long-sleeved, in particular, the garment is a short-sleeved or long-sleeved sports shirt. As undershirt is understood in the context of the present invention, a first-layer clothing.

Furthermore, it is preferred according to the invention that it is a garment which is worn directly on the body, preferably on the upper body, or close to the body, preferably near the upper body.

The terms "directly on the body", "directly on the upper body", "near the body" or "near the upper body" refer to the intended use and are subsequently illustrated for a garment on the upper body. The terms "directly on the upper body" or "close to the body" refer to the intended use. "On the upper body", for example, a undershirt is worn when used as intended. On the one hand, a sports shirt or a T-shirt can be worn directly on the upper part of the body, on the other hand, it can also be worn close to the body, for example if a undershirt is worn underneath. In theory, a jacket can be worn directly on the upper body, but this does not correspond to the intended use in the sense of the present invention, because usually the jacket makes up the outermost layer of clothing. The same applies to garments for the lower body, such as a cycling shorts or underpants.

The garment according to the invention comprises at least one section (A) and at least one section (B). If it comprises several sections (A) and / or (B), the individual sections (according to their subsequent definitions) may be the same or different. For example, a garment comprising three sections (A) and two sections (B) may have three different sections (A) differing in the proportion of elastofibers, or three similar sections (A) may be included. which are spatially separated from each other, but are made with the same proportion of elastofiber. For the section (B) applies analogously. Preferably, in sections (A) and (B), the respective elastofibers are elastane.

According to the invention, preferably the elastofiber fraction (preferably the elastane fraction) required in the respective sections (A) and (B) (according to the following definitions) is set by using yarns which have a corresponding proportion of elastofiber, preferably elastane. Share. This can be done in the corresponding section by using a single yarn, but it can also be used two or more yarns of different types and / or different Elastofaser share. The amount of the respective yarn with a defined proportion of elastofiber is set or selected such that the elastofiber fractions of the respective section relate to the complete section to be considered in each case.

For example, if a section (A) with an elastofiber content of 30% is to be produced, this can first be achieved by using a single yarn with an elastofiber content of 30% in the complete section (A). It is also conceivable, however, that for this purpose two different yarns are used, which for example have an elastofiber content of 20% or 37%. The two aforementioned yarns must therefore be used in quantities such that the proportion of elastofibres relative to the complete section (A) has the desired value of 30%. For the sections (B) apply analogous considerations, as exemplified above for a section (A), wherein Elastofaser shares are selected based on the section to be considered (B) according to the following quantities. Both for a section (A) and a section (B), it is also conceivable that in each case yarns are used which have no Elastofaser share or an elastofiber content of <1%. Also in this case constellation, the above applies, according to which the elastofiber portions of the other yarns are adjusted accordingly to the desired Elastofaser share for the corresponding entire section (A) or (B) to come.

As yarns, it is possible in principle to use all yarns known to the person skilled in the art which have completely or partially elastofibres, in particular elastane, or in the case that an elastofiber-free yarn is additionally to be incorporated, those yarns which can be processed together with the elastofiber-containing yarns. These are, for example, twisted yarns, staple fiber yarns or spun yarns of natural or synthetic fibers. These yarns also include the so-called core yarns, in which the corresponding elastofiber is arranged in the middle of the respective yarn and other materials which are arranged around the corresponding elastofiber. Preferably, cotton, cellulose and other natural materials, polyamides, polypropylene or polyester are used.

According to the invention, the section (A) has an elastofiber content of 12 to 100%. Preferably, section (A) has an elastofiber content of from 20 to 50%, more preferably from 21 to 40%.

If the proportion of elastofibre in section (A) is not 100% (based on the entire section (A)), all materials known to those skilled in the art, which can form a yarn in conjunction with elastofibers, in particular with elastane, can be used within the scope of the present invention Invention for the section (A) can be used.

Preferably, the corresponding yarn contains as further constituents a polyamide, polypropylene or polyester. More preferably, the yarn used for section (A) consists of spandex - in the above ranges - and of polyamide and / or polypropylene. Furthermore, it is preferred that in the yarn the elastane forms the core of the corresponding yarn (if the proportion of elastofibres is <80%).

If a section (A) is made of two or more yarns, the respective yarns can differ, for example, with regard to the proportion of elastofibre used and / or the type of elastofiber, in particular elastane (chemical composition according to the definitions mentioned above). Additionally or alternatively, the corresponding yarns may also differ in the nature and / or proportion of other materials, such as polyamides, polypropylene or other materials. Particularly preferably, a single section (A) is made from exactly one yarn.

Section (B) has an elastofiber content of 1 to 40%. Preferably, section (B) has an elastofiber content of from 5 to 25%, in particular from 10 to 15%.

Since the proportion of elastofibre in section (B) is at most 40% (based on the entire section (B)), other materials known to those skilled in the art which can form a yarn in conjunction with an elastofiber can be used as further constituents of the yarns used for this purpose. be used in the context of the present invention for the preparation of section (B). Preferably, the corresponding yarn contains as further constituents a polyamide, polypropylene or polyester. More preferably, the yarn used for the section (B) consists of spandex - in the above ranges - and of polyamide and / or polypropylene. Furthermore, it is preferred that in the yarn the elastane forms the core of the corresponding yarn.

According to the invention, the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B).

Preferably, section (A) has at least 5%, more preferably at least 10%, more preferably at least 15% higher content of elastofibres than section (B).

Furthermore, according to the invention, the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least 75% (based on the total length of all transitions) seamless. Preferably, at least 90% (based on the total length of all transitions) of the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are seamless. Particularly preferably, the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless. If further sections, for example at least one section (C), are contained in the corresponding item of clothing, the corresponding transitions to the other sections are also preferably, at least partially, seamless, in particular completely seamless.

In one embodiment of the present invention, all transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless. However, in this embodiment, for example, the sleeves or waistband may at least partially be fastened with seams to a portion (A) and / or a portion (B), provided that the corresponding portions (ie, the sleeves or the waistband) do not fit the can be assigned to each other section to which they are to be connected. This is the case, for example, when the sleeves or the waistband are included in at least one section (C) in the corresponding garment. This can be one Garment for the lower body or a garment for the upper body be. Especially in a garment for the upper body, all transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the entire garment is completely seamless. This may be a garment for the lower body or a garment for the upper body. In particular, a garment for the upper body is completely seamless.

If the garments according to the invention are not completely seamless, the corresponding sections are preferably at least partially connected to one another by seams. If necessary, partial areas or complete sections can also be applied to other sections, preferably sewn on.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a garment for the upper body, preferably a garment for sports, in particular a sports shirt comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B), said portion (A) an elastofiber portion of 21 to 40% and section (B) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%.

A further preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a garment for the upper body, preferably for the leisure sector, in particular an everyday shirt, comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B), said portion (A) having an elastofiber portion of 12 to 40% and section (B) has an elastofiber content of 5 to 21%.

A further preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a garment for the lower body, preferably a garment for sports, more preferably a pair of pants, in particular a cycling pants or a jogging or running pants, comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B). , wherein the section (A) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%, in particular 21%, and the section (B) has an elastofiber content of 10 to 17%, in particular 15%.

The garments according to the invention may comprise further sections (zones) in addition to the above-defined sections (A) and (B). These sections may be contained simply or multiply in the garments according to the invention. In principle, all materials which are known to the person skilled in the art and are intended for the respective intended use, which do not comprise elastofibres, can be used as materials for this purpose. These materials include cotton, synthetic fibers and the like, and are obtainable for example under the name Coolmax ^®.

In addition, the garments of the invention may also include additional functional and / or design elements such as buttons, pockets, zippers, laundry labels, advertising imprints, etc. Such additional functional or design elements are not considered in the context of the present invention as a further section (C), but they may optionally additionally on the sections (A) to (C), etc. attached, glued, sewn or otherwise incorporated.

For example, the garments according to the invention may comprise at least one section (C), which superficially serves for the circulation of air (during the intended use of the corresponding article of clothing). Such a section is typically made of knit fabric or other coarse-knit or warp-knit fabric. It is preferably provided in the region of the arm axis, the breast and / or the back center.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment comprises (relative to the overall surface of the garment outside) from 2 to 40%, in particular from 10 to 20%, at least a portion (A) and from 20 to 98%, preferably from 40 to 65% , at least one section (B).

In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment consists of at least 99%, preferably 100%, of at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B) in accordance with the range ratios listed in the preceding paragraph. In other words, this means that the garments according to the invention in this embodiment contain a maximum of 1%, preferably 0%, at portions which do not fall under the definition of a section (A) and a section (B).

In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a garment, which is preferably for the upper body, comprises at least a portion (A) extending contiguously over the front, back and both sides of the garment body portion; A) formed as a loop-shaped belt. The loop-shaped belt preferably has an uninterrupted loop shape with intersecting paths between the shoulder blades or in the region of the trapezius muscle.

In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a garment for the lower body comprises at least a portion (A) which i) over the back of the garment, in particular on the buttocks section, ii) the front and / or the back of the thigh area of the garment and / or or iii) the front of the knee area of the garment extends. Preferably, the portion (A) is formed as a loop-shaped belt over the front and the back of the thigh area of the garment, further, it is preferable that the loop-shaped belt of the thigh area also extends over the business area. The loop-shaped belt preferably has a non-interrupted loop shape.

Furthermore, it is preferred according to the invention that the section (A) is dimensionally stable in the X direction or has a maximum extensibility of 15% and in the Y direction has an extensibility of 20 to 70%. The term "dimensionally stable" is understood to mean a maximum extensibility of 0.5%. Preferably, the section (A) is dimensionally stable in the X direction.

Another object of the present invention is a method for producing the above-described garment according to the invention for the upper body and / or the lower body. In principle, all methods known to the person skilled in the art can be used for this purpose. Preferably, these are a flat knitting process, a circular knitting process or a warp knitting process. The production is preferably carried out by machine using devices / machines known to the person skilled in the art. Optionally, the garments of the invention may also be made entirely or at least partially by hand.

Another object of the present invention is the use of the above-described inventive garments. Preferably, the garments according to the invention in sports, especially in professional sports, in the leisure sector or as workwear, preferably in craft activities, especially in the construction sector, roofing or painting.

Preference is given to the use of a garment for the upper body. In a further embodiment, the use of a garment as pants, in particular as cycling shorts and / or running pants is preferred.

The invention will be clarified by way of examples below:

Embodiment 1

The embodiment 1 in the form of a long-sleeved sports shirt is in the 1 to 3 and will be described in detail below. In the figures, the abbreviation "A" stands for a section (A), for the abbreviations "B" and "C" applies analogously. In exemplary embodiment 1, all transitions from section (A) to the respective sections (B) are preferably completely seamless, and preferably the corresponding transitions from section (A) or sections (B) to the respective sections (C) are completely seamless. Unless all transitions from section (A) to the respective sections (B) are completely seamless, at least 90% (based on the total length of all transitions) of the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are seamless. The same applies mutatis mutandis to the corresponding transitions to the respective sections (C). Show it

1 : the view of the long sleeve sports shirt from the front

2 : the view of in 1 illustrated long sleeve sports shirts from behind

3 : the view from one of the two sides (with raised arm) of the in 1 illustrated long sleeve sports shirts

The shoulder / back muscles play a key role in maintaining posture as stabilizing and stabilizing muscles. During strength or fitness training as well as in everyday situations, a correct posture is equivalent to the reduction of the energy acting on the spine. In addition, it is imperative for most sports that the shoulder apparatus and the trunk are not restricted in their mobility, in order to be able to carry out movements in their entirety.

Due to the fact described above, section (A) is formed in the embodiment by a contiguous wide belt system extending over the front, back and both side sections (and incorporated into the long sleeve sports shirt to support orthopedic posture during exercise , The belt system preferably has an uninterrupted loop shape with intersecting tracks in the region of the trapezius muscle.

The portion (A) of the embodiment has an elastofiber content, preferably an elastane content, of 21 to 40%, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B). Preferably, section (A) has an at least 5%, more preferably at least 10% higher content of elastofibres than at least one, preferably all sections (B).

The portion (A) is preferably stretchable only in the Y direction. It is dimensionally stable in the X direction. The extensibility ranges between 20% and 70%, depending on the intended use of the garment. The one-dimensional elasticity allows a resulting tensile force in the belt system, which causes the requirements described above.

The arrangement of the looped belt system equally allows the unrestricted mobility of the upper body apparatus as well as the support of the shoulder / back muscles, thus increasing performance and preventing injuries. This is ensured by the erection of the upper body. In addition, the support of the secondary respiratory muscles makes the breathing process easier and thus energetically favorable. To avoid pressure points on the spine, the course of the belt system is preferably arranged along, but not on the spine. The horizontal webs of the belt system in the upper and lower back serve the dimensional stability of the system. The number is variable depending on the requirements. In the thoracic and abdominal areas, the webs of the belt system run in such a way that they do not impair the erection of the upper body and thus any kind of breathing.

The long sleeve sports shirt also includes several compression zones. These are preferably in the region of the arms, the abdomen starting below the lowest rib and on both sides of the back in the area of the latissimus dorsi. This therefore involves several sections (B) which have an elastofiber portion, preferably an elastane portion, of 18 to 25%. The sections (B) are extensible in the X and Y directions. The degree of elasticity determines the degree of compression. The oval section at the top of 1 which is located above the central portion (B) and to the right or left of each section (A), represents the head or neck opening of the long-sleeved sports shirt.

The long-sleeved sports shirt is partially provided with several sections for air conditioning (C). The section (C) may be made of net knit fabric or coarse knit or warp knitted fabric. It is intended for arm axis, chest and mid-back. It covers the skin only partially to ensure optimal air circulation. Preferably, it is made of a low friction yarn to reduce the risk of skin irritation caused by friction and abrasions. In addition, the yarn can be refined to inhibit odor-causing bacteria. Such an addition is also conceivable in sections (A) and (B).

Embodiment 2

Exemplary embodiment 2 is an example analogous to exemplary embodiment 1 with the difference that exemplary embodiment 2 has no section (C) but is formed exclusively of sections (A) and (B). The above embodiments of embodiment 1 with respect to the sections (A) and (B) apply analogously here. Embodiment 2 is characterized by the 4 to 6 clarifies the views of the 1 to 3 correspond.

Embodiment 3

The embodiment 3 is a mutatis mutandis to the two embodiments 1 and 2 example with the difference that embodiment 3 relates to a pair of pants, so a garment for the lower body. Embodiment 3 is preferably suitable as a garment for sports and is in particular a cycling shorts or jogging or running pants.

Embodiment 3 comprises at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B), wherein the portion (A) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%, in particular 21%, and the portion (B) has an elastofiber content of 10 up to 17%, in particular 15%. Preferably, the elastofiber is elastane in both sections. Embodiment 3 may alternatively be configured to include one or more sections (C).

In embodiment 3, all transitions from section (A) to the respective sections (B) are preferably completely seamless. Unless all transitions from section (A) to the respective sections (B) are completely seamless, at least 90% (based on the total length of all transitions) of the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are seamless. If Embodiment 3 is alternatively configured to have one or more sections (C), preferably also the corresponding transitions from section (A) or sections (B) to the respective sections (C) are completely seamless.

Embodiment 3 is characterized by the 7 to 10 clarified. Show it

7 : the view of a pair of pants, preferably a pair of pants for the sport, from the front;

8th : the view of in 8th trousers shown from behind;

9 : the view of a pair of pants, preferably a pair of pants for sports, from the front, the pants compared to the embodiment according to the 7 and 8th a longer leg area and further and / or more extensive sections (A);

10 : the view of in 9 trousers shown from behind;

Unless otherwise stated in the context of the embodiment 3, the above statements on Embodiment 1 with respect to the sections (A) and (B) and optionally (C) apply here mutatis mutandis.

As far as the invention is described above by way of example with reference to a long-sleeved sports shirt and with reference to pants, the invention is by no means limited to these objects. Rather, the invention is mutatis mutandis applicable to all types of clothing for the entire human body. In addition to the objects described in the exemplary embodiments (long-sleeved sports shirts, cycling shorts, jogging or running pants), this also includes, in particular, a short-sleeved shirt or a sleeveless shirt as well as other pants or stockings. Each garment may optionally have additional functional and / or design features such as buttons, pockets, zippers, laundry labels, advertising imprints, etc. These additional functional and / or design elements have not been covered by sections (A) and (B) and optionally (C), but may be made of the same materials / yarns. If appropriate, other materials known to the person skilled in the art can also be used for this purpose.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102005032917 A [0002, 0002]
• DE 2010002832 U [0003]
• DE 202010006499 U [0004, 0004]
• WO 2002/34179 [0005]
• EP 2070495 B [0006]

Claims (12)

A garment comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B), characterized in that i) the portion (A) has an elastofiber content of 12 to 100%, ii) the portion (B) an elastofiber portion of 1 to 40%, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B) and the transitions from section (A) to section (B) to at least 75% (based on the Total length of all transitions) are seamless. Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless and / or the entire garment is seamless. Garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the garment is a stocking, tights, trousers, underpants, cycling shorts, jogging or running pants, undershirt, pullover, sports shirt, T-shirt or sweatshirt or another garment that can be worn tightly, preferably, the garment is a garment for the upper body, more preferably the garment is an undershirt, a pullover, a sports shirt, a T-shirt or a sweatshirt or other garment that The garment may be short-sleeved or long-sleeved, in particular the garment is a short-sleeved or long-sleeved sports shirt. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is a garment which is worn directly on the body, preferably on the upper body, or close to the body, preferably near the upper body. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the garment is a garment for the upper body and comprises at least one portion (A) which extends contiguously over the front, the back and the two sides of the body portion of the garment, preferably the section (A) is formed as a loop-shaped belt. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the garment (relative to the total surface of the garment outside) comprises from 2 to 40% of at least a portion (A) and 20 to 98% of at least a portion (B). A garment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the portion (A) has an elastofiber content of 21 to 40% and the portion (B) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the portion (A) in the X direction is dimensionally stable and in the Y direction has a stretchability of 20 to 70%. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the elastofiber is elastane. Method for producing a garment according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is a flat knitting method, a circular knitting method or a warp knitting method. Use of a garment according to one of claims 1 to 9 in the sports sector, in particular in professional sports, in the leisure sector or as workwear, preferably in craft activities, especially in the construction sector, when roofing or painting. Use according to claim 10, characterized in that the garment is a garment for the upper body.

Images