DE202014010687U1 - Textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Textile article of clothing with a ballistic protective equipment, characterized in that the textile article of clothing (100, 200, 300) is a knitted fabric and has a plurality of differently protected zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a), at least two different zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a) are connected to one another seamlessly and at least one first zone (1, 1a) is formed from a yarn (5) which inhibits the penetration of splinters.

Description

The invention relates to a textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment.

A generic textile garment is from the DE 10 2012 110 104 A1 known.

The term "ballistic protective equipment" is to be understood in particular a personal protective equipment by close-up worn garments, which should protect the wearer of the garment from the effects of explosion and the resulting splinters or their impact on the wearer should be reduced.

Investigations have shown that abusive abdominal injuries, particularly in the genital area, are increasing sharply among military personnel as well as civilians in crisis areas, particularly in those regions where terrorist activities are regularly reported, for example in Afghanistan. One of the reasons for this is that terrorists use unconventional explosive devices and so-called IEDs. These are mostly on the ground positioned explosive devices, which unfold their effect from the ground upwards. This causes primary splinters and secondary splinters that injure the abdomen in particular. Furthermore, the explosion accelerates particles of sand, dust and dirt. Furthermore, a blast and fire emanates from the blasting and burning devices.

From the prior art, including on the US Pat. No. 6,961,958 B1 is referred to, an underwear with a ballistic equipment is known. In this case, the underwear, for example a pair of underpants, pockets, are inserted into the ballistic protection packages. The ballistic protection packages can, for example, be a ballistic material called SPECTRA FLEX ^® from Allied Signal Company. It is known from the US Pat. No. 6,691,958 B1 Also, to use aramid fibers or polyethylene fibers, such as Twaron ^TM and Dyneema ^TM to make the protective packages to be inserted into the pockets.

The from the US Pat. No. 6,961,958 B1 known device protects comparatively well against a frontal bombardment, but can protect against explosions of the aforementioned unconventional and near-ground positioned blasting and fire devices only inadequate. Furthermore, in the case of the protective packages introduced into the pockets, there is a risk that they will move unintentionally. In addition, the wearer of the underwear is hampered by the protective packages, for example, when this is lying on the ground or crawling to move.

Another disadvantage of known ballistic equipped underpants is that their protection packages are adapted insufficiently to the areas in the abdomen, which are in fact particularly vulnerable.

The generic document discloses an underwear whose base is composed of a penetration of splinters inhibiting knit fabric made of UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) and a deviating further textile material. The various textile materials or the various zones that make up the underwear are sewn together. This invention was based on the consideration that not all the undergarments from a uniform, the penetration of splinters inhibiting knitwear must be formed, but essentially only the areas that require special protection. In the context of this invention it has therefore been assumed that it is sufficient to use the UHMWPE knitwear in a first zone of the base area which requires special protection. Furthermore, the invention was based on the consideration, in contrast to the prior art, as this from the US Pat. No. 6,961,958 B1 It is known to refrain from initially making the underwear completely from a non-ballistic material and then provide pockets for receiving ballistic protection packages. In contrast, the generic document discloses that the underwear is assembled by sewing a plurality of different textile materials. This should be achieved that the underwear has a comparatively low basis weight and still a good protective effect.

However, it has been found that the protective effect of underwear, which is produced according to the disclosure of the generic document, is still in need of improvement. One problem is that the aforementioned IED explosive devices release their effect in two waves. First, a pressure wave acts on the textile garment, in particular the underwear. As a result, it is bloated and the seams, with which the individual textile surfaces are sewn together, can burst. Although the surfaces intended to ensure a ballistic protective effect remain essentially intact, they are no longer necessarily in the intended places, since all other surfaces may have been destroyed and, in particular, the seams may have been torn. If the second wave, due to the explosion, splinters and dirt on the body act, is a ballistic protective effect no longer reliable. The splinters and the dirt can thus penetrate into the body.

It has been shown that an overpressure is generated by the first wave, which literally inflates or inflates the textile garment. By this pressure and the inflating bursts the protective clothing.

The present invention has for its object to provide a textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment that solves the disadvantages of the prior art, in particular particularly effectively protects against positioned near the ground unconventional explosive and fire devices that is easy to use and the Carrier affected as little as possible.

This object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Characterized in that the textile garment is a knitted fabric and having several differently protected zones, wherein at least two different zones are seamlessly connected to each other and at least a first zone is formed from a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn, the disadvantages of the previously known textile garments with a ballistic protective equipment solved.

The term "multiple zones" means two or more zones.

Any existing cuffs of the textile garment according to the invention are not considered "zone" within the meaning of the invention.

The part of the textile garment formed by the first zone may be formed in one piece or in several pieces. The intended other zones can each be in one piece or in several pieces, d. H. distributed over several areas, be arranged.

The feature of the invention that "at least two distinct zones are seamlessly interconnected" does not require that if one zone is multi-piece, i. H. is divided into several areas of the textile garment, all the subareas of this zone are seamlessly connected to one or more (sub) surfaces of a different zone. It is sufficient if two (partial) areas of different zones are seamlessly connected to each other. Preferably, however, all areas of a zone are seamlessly connected seamlessly to all areas of a different zone.

For the purposes of the invention, two zones are considered differently protected, if their structure, ie. H. the yarn used and / or the strength of the yarn and / or the binding and / or the structure of the yarn and / or the thickness of the layer and / or the number of superimposed layers results in a different ballistic protection.

• a) eine Zone, die aus einem Garn gestrickt ist, dass dafür bekannt ist, einen ballistischen Schutz zu bieten, insbesondere UHMWPE, Aramid oder Vectran^®;
• b) eine Zone, die entsprechend der Zone a) aufgebaut ist, bei der jedoch das Garn, das den ballistischen Schutz bieten soll, gröber ist und/oder ein höheres Flächengewicht aufweist und/oder dichtere Bindungen vorgesehen sind und/oder eine abweichende Anzahl an übereinander angeordneten Lagen vorgesehen ist;
• c) eine Zone, bei der andere Eigenschaften, beispielsweise eine Elastizität oder eine Luftdurchlässigkeit im Vordergrund steht und die lediglich über einen ballistischen Mindestschutz, vorzugsweise dadurch, dass ein Umwindegarn eingesetzt wird, welches vorzugsweise UHMWPE, Aramid oder Vectran^® aufweist, hergestellt ist;
• d) eine Zone, bei der kein Material verstrickt ist, das dafür bekannt ist, einen ballistischen Mindestschutz zu bieten, insbesondere wenn die Zone weder UHMWPE, Aramid oder Vectran^® als Garn aufweist.

For example, different zones are two or more of the following zones:

• a) a zone is knitted from a yarn that is known to provide ballistic protection, especially UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran ^®;
• b) a zone which is constructed according to zone a), but in which the yarn intended to provide ballistic protection is coarser and / or has a higher basis weight and / or denser bonds are provided and / or a different number is provided on top of each other arranged layers;
• c) a zone that is at the other properties, such as elasticity or an air permeability in the foreground and which is made only over a ballistic minimum protection, preferably in that a cover yarn is used, preferably comprising UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran ^®;
• d) a zone in which no material is involved, which is known to provide ballistic protection to offer minimum, especially when the zone has not UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran ^® as yarn.

According to the invention, it may be provided that the ballistic protection which the textile garment is to provide only results from the fact that the fabric has zones protected in different ways, without the need for additional protective packages which are inserted into pockets according to the prior art.

According to the invention it can be provided that a plurality, preferably all zones are seamlessly connected to each other.

The zones are preferably entangled with each other.

According to the invention it can be provided that the textile garment is completely seamless knitted flat and the different zones are entangled with each other.

In contrast to the teaching of the generic document, namely the DE 10 2012 110 104 A1 , the zones made of different materials are not sewn together, but seamlessly connected.

The inventor has recognized that a seamless connection of the zones can significantly improve the protective effect of the textile garment. A previous problem, namely the bursting of the seams by the pressure wave of an explosion and thus no longer given protective effect of the ballistically protected zones, is thereby avoided.

Due to the fact that the textile garment according to the invention no longer bursts due to the seamless connection through the pressure wave, the textile garment is still in the intended position even after the pressure wave, so that the first zone, which is formed from a yarn inhibiting the penetration of splinters Their protective effect can unfold at the intended location and protect the wearer of the garment.

In contrast to the other prior art, the invention also offers the advantage that various protection areas or other areas can be formed by forming different zones, so that the textile can also fulfill other properties, for example having thermal regulation and a fit safety.

The inventor has also found that it is very advantageous for the textile garment to be snug against the body of the wearer, particularly when the garment is an undergarment, thereby avoiding the garment being worn by the first compression wave inflates.

It is particularly advantageous if the textile garment is designed so that it not only with possibly provided cuffs closely applied to the body of the wearer of the garment, but the garment is designed such that this overall fits tightly against the wearer of the garment.

The inventor has also recognized and solved another problem of ballistic-protected textiles from the prior art, in particular according to the generic document. If the individual zones are knitted independently of each other and then assembled into a textile garment, inevitably open edges or predetermined breaking points. These open edges prevent the forces from being distributed in the best possible way, since the filaments are directly cut off at the edge and the force can only be absorbed by the filaments up to this point of intersection. However, the operation of soft ballistics is based on the absorption and distribution of the kinetic energy occurring. The directly struck threads of the garment are destroyed and / or stretched by the penetration of the bullet and thus distribute the energy to the surrounding threads. As a result of fabric and scrim being generally produced at right angles, this energy distribution occurs mainly in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Over the crossing points of the fibers, the force is further distributed to the surrounding threads, resulting in a kind of chain reaction. The energy thus continues to spread to the individual threads until the projectile has lost its kinetic energy in the attempt to penetrate the textile layer and becomes stuck.

When cutting the ballistic clothing artificial "breaking points" are created so that the force acting on the threads can only be taken up to the point of intersection. The present invention solves this problem. The individual zones are seamlessly connected to each other, preferably entangled with each other. It is advantageous if the zones of the textile garment each consist of endless running yarns that are not cut off at the edge. Preferably, each zone is formed only by a thread. Thus, the goal can be achieved to forward the force of the projectile over the entire textile surface, rather than just over the directly affected area. The thread would thus (theoretically) derive the force almost endlessly, which leads to a reduction in the number of layers, an associated weight reduction and improved trauma values. In addition, the production of a thread is cheaper and more environmentally friendly, since no waste and no additional costs for the assembly of the layers incurred.

The composition of the textile garment of several zones has the advantage that the zones effecting the ballistic protection can be concentrated on the places to be protected accordingly. In the other zones suitable materials can be installed, for example, provide for a thermal regulation or ensure an advantageous elasticity of the garment.

According to the invention it can be provided that the textile garment is designed as underwear, underpants, undershirt, T-shirt, headscarf, scarf, balaclava or tube scarf.

In an embodiment as underwear, it may be advantageous if a first zone extends from a front side in one piece to the back and in particular also protects the perineum and the anal region, in particular against splinters which shoot upwards from the floor. The purely in pockets inserted ballistic Protection packages from the prior art have almost no protective effect here.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as underpants, it may be advantageous, as already described above, if a part located on the front side and the region of the perineum and the anal region and a portion formed on the back side are formed integrally from the first zone. It is advantageous in this case if the trouser legs, preferably at least the laterally outer surfaces of the trouser legs, are not formed from the first zone, but represent a deviating zone, which is seamlessly connected to the first zone. Preferably, the trouser legs may represent a comfort zone, particularly preferably breathable and elastic, optionally also flame-retardant. Preferably, the pant legs are tight against the body of the wearer.

It is advantageous if a second zone is formed, which has a higher ballistic protective effect than the first zone. The second zone, which may also be formed in one piece or several pieces, d. H. which is realized by a continuous surface or by a plurality of individual surfaces, in turn, can be seamlessly connected to the other zones, preferably entangled with them.

It is advantageous if the second zone, which has a higher ballistic protective effect than the first zone, protects the particularly vulnerable areas of the carrier. It may be advantageous if the second zone, should the textile item of clothing be designed as underpants, extends from one front, in particular the outer genitals, in one piece up to the back and in particular protects the perineum and the anal region Shards that shoot up from the ground.

In particular, at the back of the pants can then connect seamlessly to the second zone, the first zone and possibly to the first zone another zone with more elastic properties.

It is advantageous if the second zone is formed of a splinter-inhibiting yarn, wherein the yarn is coarser and / or the basis weight is higher and / or denser bonds are provided than in the yarn of the first zone. As a result, a higher protective effect can be achieved in a simple manner. It is advantageous if the first zone is single-layered and the second zone is double-layered or multi-layered. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the first zone has two layers and the second zone has three, four or more layers.

It is advantageous if the second zone is formed as a spacer fabric. As a result, a double layer or, if appropriate, a multiple layer can be realized in a simple manner. A spacer fabric has been found to be advantageous, especially in terms of breathability. Despite the multi-layered spacing, this is not too stiff for the wearer.

According to the invention it can be provided that the first zone is formed as a spacer fabric.

According to the invention it can be provided that the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn comprises or is a UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) or aramid or Vectran ^® .

Aramid is the abbreviation for "aromatic polyamide", a special form of polyamide. They divide into para- and meta-aramids. Para-aramids are well suited for protective clothing because of their mechanical properties. H. for a ballistic and a puncture and cut protection. Meta Aramides are used especially in heat protection. In the para-aramid polymers, the amide groups are on opposite sides of a benzene ring, thus creating a straight-chain structure of the molecular chains.

The use of UHMWPE has been found to be very suitable in ballistics and is already proposed in the generic document.

In principle, the use of PBO is also possible. PBO is an isotropic, crystalline polymer fiber and belongs to the polybenzazoles. PBO, due to its linear structure and aromatic heterocyclic groups, is a rigid rod-shaped macromolecule (similar to the para-aramid). The manufacture of PBO, however, is very difficult.

The use of Vectran ^® has proven to be suitable. This is a high performance multifilament yarn spun from liquid crystal polymers.

• a) innere Organe,
• b) Leber und/oder Niere und/oder Blase und/oder Verdauungsorgane und/oder Milz,
• c) Abdome und Urinaltrakt,
• d) Aorta und Venensystem,
• e) Damm und Analregion,
• f) innerer Oberschenkelbereich.

It is advantageous if the first zone and / or the second zone forms at least the part of the textile garment which, when the textile garment is worn correctly, at least partially covers at least one of the following regions of the human body:

• a) internal organs,
• b) liver and / or kidney and / or bladder and / or digestive organs and / or spleen,
• c) abdomen and urinary tract,
• d) aorta and venous system,
• e) dam and anal region,
• f) inner thigh area.

It goes without saying that if the textile garment only partially or not at all adjoins one of the aforementioned areas, these areas can not be protected by the textile garment. It is envisaged that if the textile garment is underwear, i. H. Underpants and / or undershirt is formed, this covers, when it covers, at least one of the aforementioned areas, so that it enjoys a ballistic protection and is inhibited penetration of splinters.

It is preferable to assign several, particularly preferably all, of the aforementioned regions to the first and / or the second zone.

It is advantageous if the textile garment is designed as underpants. However, the invention is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment of the textile item of clothing as underpants, it is advantageous if it is designed such that the underpants, if this is worn correctly by the wearer, reaches so high that it also covers the navel - and at this height it circles in an annular manner. This has the advantage that the underwear overlaps with a possibly additionally worn protective vest. In particular, at the back of the person wearing the underwear, even the kidneys can be fully protected by the underwear and possibly the protective vest.

It is also advantageous if the underwear in one embodiment extends as underpants to the knee of a wearer, preferably ends immediately above the knee, when the wearer correctly wears the underpants.

It is advantageous if a further zone has an elastic yarn or is formed by an elastic yarn.

The further zone can be defined as a zone which requires less protection and in which other properties, for example the production of air circulation and the elasticity, in order to achieve a good fit, stand in the foreground. The further zone can be designed as a comfort zone, optionally as a so-called mesh, d. H. as air permeable textile mesh. The yarn selected for the further zone can also be designed in such a way that this enables or supports thermoregulation and / or the removal of perspiration from the body.

It may be advantageous if the further zone is flame-retardant and / or breathable.

The part of the textile garment that is formed by the further zone may be formed in one piece or in several pieces. The further zone may also have different properties in a multi-part design, in particular, as described below, be formed with and without a ballistic protection.

It may also be advantageous if the further zone has a yarn that inhibits the penetration of splinters. For this, a yarn can be used which has already been mentioned above, in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran ^®.

The inventor has recognized that a wraparound yarn is particularly suitable for the further zone. The further zone may comprise a Umwindegarn or be formed by a Umwindegarn, which preferably comprises a core of the elastic yarn, which is wrapped by the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn.

This solution has been found to be particularly suitable, since on the one hand a comfort zone with the desired properties, in particular the desired elasticity and the comfortable wearing behavior is realized and this also results in the technical advantage that the textile garment fits tightly against the body of the wearer. Further, this solution provides some minimum ballistic protection by wrapping the core of the elastic yarn with a yarn inhibiting splinter penetration. This has proven to be particularly suitable. The splinter-inhibiting yarn may again be one of the aforementioned yarns.

According to the invention, the textile garment may have cuffs which are preferably seamlessly connected to adjacent zones. The cuffs may comprise an elastic yarn or be formed by an elastic yarn. The cuffs can also be formed flame retardant and / or breathable. It is also possible to produce the additional zone from a Umwindegarn, preferably again an elastic soul, for example, from a material called elastane is provided, which is wrapped by another yarn, for example, again a yarn that the Penetration of splinters inhibits (UHMWPE, Aramid or Vectran ^® ).

Also, the cuffs are preferably entangled with the adjacent other zones. The cuffs do not necessarily have to be present in the textile garment and / or be seamlessly connected to the adjacent zones.

In the context of the invention, the term "cuff" also includes an embodiment of the textile item of clothing with only one waistband.

An advantage may be antibacterial equipment at least the first or the second zone, preferably all zones.

It is advantageous if at least the first and / or the second zone, preferably all zones, have hydrophilic properties.

It is advantageous if the first zone and / or the second zone are designed as a close-knit fabric.

It is advantageous when a synthetic fiber called Dyneema ^®, developed by the identical group Royal DSM NV or plastic fiber called Spectra ^® Honeywell International Inc. is used in one embodiment of the first and / or second zone with UHMWPE.

It can be an advantage if the knit made of UHMWPE is knitted using a double yarn.

According to the invention it can be provided that the first zone and / or the second zone and / or the further zone are each formed several times in the textile garment.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as undershirt, a carrying strap can be incorporated, preferably knitted. The carrying strap can be provided so that, for example, if the wearer of the undershirt or the T-shirt has been injured, this can be lifted on the carrying strap, which can be designed as a rescue grip, or at least the carrier can be helped to get up, for example.

The strap may preferably be carried from the back over the chest and / or the back under the armpits to the shoulder up and around the back of the wearer's neck when the undershirt or T-shirt is worn correctly.

It is particularly advantageous in this case if the carrying strap branches off from the back, so that it is guided up to the shoulder both under the armpits and also revolves around the wearer's chest.

In one embodiment of the textile item of clothing as an undershirt or T-shirt, it may be advantageous if a padding is incorporated or formed in the shoulder area in order to facilitate carrying, for example, packing containers or backpacks. Furthermore, it can be advantageous if pockets are made, preferably knitted, in the area of the sleeves and / or the cuffs, for example for receiving smartphones, keys, access cards or the like.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a headgear, scarf, headscarf, tube scarf or balaclava it can be provided that this forms a further zone in the form of a net-like elastic knit in the upper head area, the upper head area, if the headgear, the scarf, the headscarf , the snood or the balaclava is correctly worn, at an upper portion of the head of the wearer, which extends starting and circumferentially extending from a lower portion of the forehead of the wearer, abuts. It may be, for example, a knitted fabric having a hole structure, preferably of a natural fiber, polyamide or polyester, particularly preferably in a flame-resistant configuration act. The said area is designed in particular as a further zone in the manner already described. Preferably, it is a mesh. Preferably, there is breathability and elasticity.

Such a design of the headgear, the tube scarf, the scarf, the balaclava or the headscarf (hereinafter collectively referred to as headgear) has been found to be particularly suitable, since in particular emergency personnel usually wear a helmet due to the special need for protection, so it is not necessary in that the headgear performs a ballistic protective function in this area of the head. In this area of the head, it is of particular importance that the headgear is comfortable to wear and breathable and elastic. Can be used here, for example, again a Umwindegarn with the previously described embodiment.

According to the invention, it can be provided that partial regions and / or individual zones have an outer side which is knitted from a different material than the inner side thereof. How this can be achieved is known in principle from the prior art and is referred to there as a plating technique.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the textile item of clothing has a seam in order to produce from the flat and seamlessly knitted textile item of clothing a circumferentially closed textile body, in particular in the form of an underwear, underpants, undershirt, T-shirt, headgear, headgear Headscarf, a scarf, a tube scarf or a balaclava to form.

This does not change the seamless connection of the zones of the garment provided according to the invention, but is only due to the preferably provided manufacturing method, which may optionally provide that the ends of the flat-knit garment are to be joined together to produce a textile body which the wearer can attract. Preferably, the seam will be such that it disturbs the carrier as little as possible and preferably runs within a zone, d. H. preferably not between two zones.

Optionally, depending on the knitting process, the seam can also be completely dispensed with in order to produce a circumferentially closed textile body from the flat-knit textile garment.

The textile garment is preferably made on a flat knitting machine.

According to the invention it is provided that the textile garment is made so that it rests as closely as possible on the body.

In the further zone and optionally also in the cuffs, so-called binding yarns, preferably with an elastane core, but also natural yarns and so-called FR yarns can be used. Preferably, the further zone in which it is the comfort range is also supported with a high-strength yarn, especially UHMWPE, aramids and Vectran ^®, so that the clothing does not burst at this point by the pressure of the detonation.

The inventive solution, namely the seamless connection of the zones, in particular that the zones are entangled with each other, prevents the bursting of the textile garment. The solution according to the invention avoids that the air of a first pressure wave, in particular an IED explosion, does not get under the item of clothing and thus the clothing is not inflated and bursts open. Furthermore, there are no seams that can be torn open by the pressure wave.

Preferably, it is provided that in the comfort area and mesh areas (mesh) are formed, in particular, this can be realized in the range of muscles or uncritical parts of the body, without thereby affecting the strength of the product is negatively affected. Network areas can be seamlessly connected to the other zones, in particular entangled. The further zone is preferably formed at least partially as a network.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a ballistic underwear is preferably provided that this is made on a flat knitting machine and the underwear, especially if it is designed as underpants, fits tightly against the body, similar to what is known in cycling shorts. In particular, for a protection in the genital and anal area and for the protection of arteries and veins reinforced zones are provided, which are preferably knitted by a spacer knit. Reference is made to the description in particular to the second zone.

Insofar as a second zone is dispensed with, the first zone can also be formed as described with regard to the second zone. In particular, it can be provided that the first zone is also produced by a spacer fabric or is formed by a plurality of layers of the knitted fabric. Although the embodiment of the textile garment with two protection zones (first zone and second zone) has been found to be particularly suitable, if only one zone is to be formed, this may have one, several or all properties and options described with respect to the second zone were.

The further zone, which may be arranged in the comfort zone, may be made by an elastic net and / or a jersey, optionally with UHMWPE yarns. It can be knitted with high performance filaments so that the textile garment, especially the pants, does not break.

The cuffs are made of an elastic and skin-friendly material. The cuffs are preferably without seams to the rest of the textile garment, in particular the underwear, the pants, the undershirt, the T-shirt or the headgear connected.

Instead of synthetic materials in the net, jersey and the cuffs, viscose or cotton can also be used or other known skin-friendly materials. For the additional flame retardant property (FR property), a special yarn, which is preferably also skin-friendly, can be used.

All variants described above in detail using UHMWPE can also be realized with the aid of aramid as a ballistic material. This is particularly suitable because of the flame retardant properties. The use of a 420 dtex to 550 dtex yarn may be advantageous.

In one embodiment of the textile item of clothing according to the invention as underpants can be provided that this is worn directly on the skin or over a tight-fitting conventional pants.

Areas which should preferably be at least partially protected or in which it may be advantageous to form the first zone or the second zone are arteries and veins, internal organs - abdomen and urinary tract, external and internal genitalia, perineum and analregon, and inner thigh. Zones that offer a reduced level of protection, that is, the comfort area, are especially the areas of the muscles and bones. Here, the further zone may preferably be formed.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a headgear, as a scarf, as a tube scarf, as a balaclava or as a headscarf, it has proven to be advantageous if the first zone and / or the second zone are designed such that they cover the mouth and / or the neck area protect when said textile garments are worn correctly. It is advantageous if in these zones a spacer fabric is used, which is made of a high-strength material, in particular UHMWPE, Aramid or Vectran ^® , and protects the lower half of the face, including the neck and neck area. Preferably, in the headgear of the invention, the eyes and ears are kept free so as not to restrict the use of communication and viewing devices.

The area which is typically protected by a helmet at the time of the intervention does not need to be protected separately by the headgear according to the invention, therefore the formation of a comfort zone, preferably of the further zone, may be offered in this area. In particular, the use of a mesh is suitable here.

The first and second zones may preferably be made in the headgear, at least in part, preferably by a plating technique. It is advantageous if the inside of UHMWPE or Aramid or Vectran ^{® is} made and the outside knitted from a flame-retardant material and optionally printed with a camouflage print.

Preferably, in the head area under the helmet mesh-like elastic fabric is preferably used from skin-friendly materials that are directly and without seam connected to the ballistic material of the first and / or second zone.

In one embodiment of the textile item of clothing as undershirt or T-shirt, it can be advantageous if a middle area of the front side, ie the chest and / or a middle area on the back is produced by a further zone that realizes a comfort area. This area is typically adequately protected by a ballistic vest so that the undershirt or T-shirt does not have to perform ballistic protection here. The side panels of the undershirt or T-shirt and / or the upper portion of the back and / or the lower portion of the back and / or the upper portion of the front, ie the chest and / or the lower portion of the front in the region of the waist and above addition may preferably be formed from a high strength material, particularly UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran ^®, and preferably represent a first zone and / or a second zone, in order to realize here a supplementary protection in addition to the ballistic vest.

The undershirt and / or the T-shirt may preferably have shoulder pads or a strap or a rescue handle. Furthermore, it can be provided in the region of the arm and / or the hip that pockets are knitted, for example for receiving smartphones, keys, access cards and the like.

According to the invention, it can be provided that so-called two-dimensionally knitted regions, i. H. flat knitted areas, which are provided for example in the first zone, but also in the wider zone or at the cuffs, are seamlessly connected to three-dimensionally knitted areas. The three-dimensional regions are preferably formed as a spacer fabric or have a pile thread. It is advantageous if the headwear described in more detail above is used in conjunction with a undershirt and / or a T-shirt and / or in conjunction with a pair of underpants. This creates a particularly advantageous protective equipment for the wearer, especially for emergency services.

It is also advantageous if the underpants according to the invention are used in conjunction with a undershirt or a T-shirt according to the invention.

It is furthermore advantageous if, in the case of a single-layer structure, the first zone has a basis weight of at least 150 g / m ² , preferably 200 g / m ² , particularly preferably 250 g / m ² and very particularly preferably 300 g / m ² , in particular 350 g / m ² . It is advantageous if the basis weight is less than 700 g / m ² , preferably less than 600 g / m ² . A basis weight of 360 g / m ² to 600 g / m ² , in particular 400 g / m ² to 600 g / m ² , has been found to be particularly suitable.

It is advantageous if the thickness of the yarn used for the production of the first zone of UHMWPE is at least 50 dtex, preferably at least 80 dtex, more preferably at least 200 dtex. It is advantageous if the thickness of the yarn used for the production of the first zone of UHMWPE is less than 880 dtex, preferably less than 700 dtex. One strength of the yarn for producing a first zone of UHMWPE of 220 to 440 dtex, preferably 440 dtex +/- 20 dtex, has proven to be particularly suitable.

It is advantageous if a first zone of UHMWPE is designed with a high moisture absorption, in particular with a Ret value after DIN EN 31092 of 4.3895 m2 × Pa / W +/- 20%, preferably +/- 5%, based on a single layer design of the first zone of UHMWPE.

According to the invention it can be provided that the textile garment has a quick opening function, which is also referred to as "medical release" has, so that the textile garment can be removed quickly from the body of the wearer, without this must take off the garment regularly. For this purpose, it can be provided according to the invention that a thread of the textile garment is designed so that, when pulling on the thread, a predetermined breaking point results, that is, the textile garment in this area falls apart. Preferably, the thread that can be pulled so that the textile garment along the threadline falls apart, specially dyed and thus better recognizable.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below with reference to the drawing.

It shows:

1 a front view of a textile garment in an embodiment as underpants;

2 a rear view of the in 1 illustrated underpants;

3 a front view of a textile garment in a design as a T-shirt or undershirt;

4 a rear view of the in 3 displayed T-shirts or undershirt;

5 a front view of a textile garment in a design as a headgear;

6 a rear view of the in 5 illustrated headgear;

7 a schematic representation of a Umwindegarns with a soul of an elastic yarn and a single circumferential yarn;

8th a schematic representation of a Umwindegarns with a soul of an elastic yarn and two rotating yarns; and

9 a principle section through a high-strength yarn or a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn.

The production of textiles and the various processing methods for textiles are well known from the general state of the art, for which reason the following will be discussed in more detail only on the specific features of the textile article of clothing according to the invention.

For the production of the textile garment according to the invention, a flat knitting machine is particularly suitable.

All features of the embodiments illustrated below, in particular the features that are represented by the various embodiments of the textile garment, can be combined as desired. The features mentioned with respect to one embodiment can also be applied to the other embodiments in order to produce further advantageous variants of the textile garment according to the invention. Furthermore, the features of the embodiments, which are not explicitly referred to as essential to the invention, also omitted.

The embodiments shown below show a textile garment, as underpants 100 or as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt or headgear 300 , Headscarf, scarf, tube scarf or balaclava is formed. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In particular, it may also be other items of clothing in which ballistic protection is beneficial.

The illustrated underpants 100 refers to a pair of underpants for men. Similarly, however, a pair of underpants for women can be designed.

1 shows a textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment in an embodiment as underpants 100 , The underpants 100 is designed as a knitted fabric and has several different zones 1 . 2 . 3 on. The zones 1 . 2 . 3 are seamlessly connected. At least a first zone 1 is a yarn that inhibits the ingress of splinters 5 educated. An example of an embodiment of the splinter-inhibiting yarn 5 is in 9 shown. A multifilament yarn is provided. According to the embodiment, the zones are 1 . 2 . 3 entangled with each other.

In the case of the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5 it is a high-strength yarn. The yarn inhibiting the penetration of splinters 5 may be formed for example as UHMWPE, as aramid or as Vectran ^®. In the embodiment, an embodiment of UHMWPE is provided. The description is, however, entirely to be understood that aramid or Vectran ^® can be used instead of a UHMWPE.

A particularly suitable UHMWPE is sold under the trade name Dyneema ^® by the Dutch chemicals group Royal DSM NV. Dyneema ^® is a high strength polyethylene fiber with a tensile strength of 3 to 5 GPa. Dyneema ^® is a highly crystalline, highly stretched UHMWPE. The Dyneema ^® fiber is suitable, although particularly suitable for the production of the inventively provided first zone 1 However, the invention is not limited thereto.

In the embodiment according to the 1 and 2 it is envisaged that the most vulnerable zones of the wearer of underpants 100 through a second zone 2 are formed. The second zone 2 also consists of a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5 , which is subsequently (but not limited) as UHMWPE (this also applies to the other embodiments) is called. Unlike the first zone 1 is in the second zone 2 provided that more UHMWPE yarn 5 is used and / or that the bonds are denser and / or that the UHMWPE yarn 5 is coarser and / or that the knit is in the area of the second zone 2 is designed as a spacer fabric. The production of a spacer knitted fabric is basically known. As a rule, a pile thread is used for this purpose. In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the second zone 2 is produced as a spacer fabric.

In the embodiment according to the 1 and 2 are three separate zones 1 and three separate zones 2 intended.

For the arrangement, training and division of the first zone 1 and the second zone 2 is on the representation in the 1 and 2 directed. In principle, it is also possible that in the areas where in the embodiment, the first zone 1 or the second zone 2 is shown, consistently only one zone, namely the zone 1 , but optionally also in one embodiment as a spacer knit or in one embodiment with a layer, two or more layers is formed. The embodiment is not to be understood as necessarily a zone 2 must be provided. It can also be continuous only the first zone 1 be realized, but then also on the characteristics of the second zone 2 may have continuously, ie if necessary, if desired, may have a multi-layer. The same applies to the other embodiments.

In the exemplary embodiments, it is provided that the second zone 2 has a higher basis weight than the first zone 1 ,

Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiments, the first zone is provided 1 train one-layer while the second zone 2 is formed double-layered, which is achieved in the embodiment by the configuration as a spacer fabric.

As is clear from the 1 and 2 results, it is provided in this embodiment that the pants 100 in the outer leg area or in the outer area of the thigh from another zone 3 is trained. The further zone 3 has an elastic yarn 6 on or is by an elastic yarn 6 educated.

In the embodiment according to 1 and 2 are two zones 3 intended.

The further zone 3 may be formed flame retardant and / or breathable. In the embodiment, it is provided that the zone 3 is formed breathable and flame retardant.

Furthermore, it can be provided in the exemplary embodiment that the further zone 3 according to the 1 and 2 is designed as a mesh.

A wraparound yarn 7 , which is to form the wider zone 3 of all embodiments is particularly well, is in the 7 and 8th shown.

The 7 and 8th show a strongly abstracted representation. The elastic yarn 6 forms the soul of the Umwindegarns 7 , Preferably, the elastic yarn is 6 trained as spandex soul or spandex. The elastic yarn 6 is thereby made of a preferably high-strength material (preferably a splinter-inhibiting yarn 5 , particularly preferred in one embodiment as UHMWPE (optionally also as aramid or Vectran ^®) wrapped). In the 7 and 8th Here are to clarify the structure large distances in the wrapping by the yarn 5 shown. In fact, the splinter-inhibiting yarn is 5 however, so tightly wound that there are no gaps between the individual turns. The 7 is different from the 8th only by being at 7 just a yarn around the elastic yarn 6 is wrapped while at 8th two yarns 5 around the elastic yarn 6 are wound.

In the 8th illustrated variant of the Umwindegarns 7 may in an advantageous embodiment, two yarns 5 have, which have divergent properties or consist of different materials. For example, one of the yarns 5 to act a high-strength material, preferably a splinter-inhibiting yarn in the embodiment already described with the variants already described, while the second yarn 5 is a flame-resistant yarn. This offers the wrapper yarn 7 in addition to the elasticity two more advantageous properties through the use of two different yarns 5 , It is also possible to use two cotton yarns, wherein preferably one of the yarns or both yarns have a FR or flameproof finish.

In principle, it is possible that a Umwindegarn also more than two yarns 5 having. The yarns 5 can be made of an identical material or of different materials.

A wraparound yarn 7 is particularly suitable for the formation of the other zone 3 because it also provides a degree of minimum ballistic protection.

As further from the 1 and 2 shows, the pants shown there 100 cuffs 4 on, with the cuffs 4 an elastic yarn 6 or by an elastic yarn 6 are formed. In this area, a particularly high elasticity of advantage. Can be provided here again a flame retardant design. For the yarn used to make the cuffs 4 can be used again, it may be a Umwindegarn with a suitable structure.

Here also find a material that is typically used for producing cuffs, in particular has a particularly high elasticity.

Exemplary is in the 1 a seam 8th shown. This seam 8th serves only to, from the flat and seamless knitted textile fabric a circumferentially closed textile body, according to 1 a pair of underpants to form. This depends on the knitting machine. In the embodiment, the use of a flat knitting machine is provided, wherein the ends of the flat and seamless knitted fabric are to be joined together to form a closed textile body. Under a closed textile body is to be understood that this example, the shape of a pair of pants 100 , a singlet 200 , a T-shirt, a headgear 300 , a headscarf, a tube scarf or a balaclava.

As in 1 shown, the seam runs 8th preferably such that they are not between two zones 1 . 2 . 3 but within a zone, especially so as not to weaken the seamless connection between two zones. In principle, it would also be possible for the seam 8th between two zones 1 . 2 . 3 runs. For the purposes of the invention, this does not change the fact that the zones 1 . 2 . 3 seamlessly connected.

The 3 and 4 show an embodiment of the textile garment according to the invention as a singlet 200 or T-shirt. The following is for convenience of a undershirt 200 spoken, but it can also be a T-shirt. The undershirt 200 is in the 3 and 4 exemplified with sleeves, but this is optional.

The undershirt 200 points, as well as the underpants already described 100 , a first zone 1 , a second zone 2 and another zone 3 as well as cuffs 4 on. With regard to the design of the zones 1 . 2 . 3 as well as the cuffs 4 and their preparation is based on the description of the underpants 100 directed.

In view of the preferably provided training, arrangement and distribution of the zones 1 . 2 . 3 and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the 3 and 4 directed.

Analogous to the underpants 100 can also with the undershirt 200 be provided that the first zone 1 is constructed in the way that with respect to the second zone 2 the underpants 100 has been described.

The training of the second zone 2 is in the in the 3 and 4 shown undershirt 200 optional. The second zone 2 comes with the illustrated undershirt 200 anyway only a special function too. The second zone 2 is provided to a carrying strap or a rescue handle 9 train, with which it should be possible, the carrier of the undershirt 200 or to transport it out of the danger zone in case of injury. The carrying strap 9 Runs in the exemplary embodiment, starting from the back over the chest and / or from the back under the armpits up to the shoulder and back around the neck of the wearer around when the undershirt 200 is worn correctly. Concerning the exact course is on the graphic representation in the 3 and 4 directed. On the exact course is the strap 9 Of course not limited.

As is clear from the 3 and 4 results, the carrying handle runs 9 preferably such that it is spaced from the cuff 4 , which revolves around the neck of the wearer, so that one hand the strap 9 in this area can intervene to the wearer of the undershirt 200 to raise.

The carrying strap 9 is at the undershirt 200 Although preferably formed from a high-strength yarn, it is not absolutely necessary that the entire strap 9 made of high-strength yarn. It may be sufficient if the carrying strap 9 preferably directly and seamlessly with the undershirt 200 is connected, but for example, at least in the area in which it is provided that the carrying strap 9 is raised by one hand, is formed from another, also correspondingly stable material. Furthermore, it is also not necessary that the carrying strap 9 compared to the zone 1 is made of a double layer or of a spacer fabric. It may also be just a suitably high strength yarn that does not have to provide ballistic protection. Can also be provided a single-layer design.

In a training as a undershirt 200 according to the 3 and 4 is optionally provided that in the area of the shoulders two padding 10 are designed to facilitate the carrying of backpacks or packs. These can be realized in that a separate pad is applied or that the fabric has a corresponding design in this area, for example, by the formation of a spacer knitted fabric, in particular without a ballistic protective effect is provided here.

Also optional is in the in the 3 and 4 shown undershirt 200 provided, in the area of the sleeves and / or at the waist, in particular in the region of the circling around the waist 4 , Bags 11 train, preferably einzustricken. The bags 11 For example, they should be able to hold a smartphone, a key, an access card or other small parts.

The 5 and 6 show an embodiment of the textile garment as a headgear 300 , Scarf, headscarf, tube scarf or balaclava. Below is for simplicity only a headgear 300 spoken. However, this may also be a scarf, a headscarf, a tube scarf or a balaclava.

The in the 5 and 6 illustrated headgear 300 again indicates a first zone 1 , a second zone 2 , another zone 3 and cuffs 4 on.

A first zone is planned 1a extending from the first zone 1 distinguished by a higher air permeability and possibly a lower ballistic protection. The first zone 1a covers the mouth of the wearer when the headgear 300 is worn correctly. It is preferably provided that the first zone 1a has a higher air permeability than the first zone 1 ,

Also provided are two different configurations of the further zone 3 following in another zone 3 or another zone 3a is divided. The further zone 3 is different from the zone 3a in that in the wider zone 3 in addition to the use of an elastic yarn 6 also the use of a high-strength yarn, in particular a UHMWPE yarn 5 , is provided, preferably in that a Umwindegarn 7 is used, as exemplified in the 7 and 8th is shown.

The further zone 3a has in the embodiment of the 5 and 6 preferably no high strength yarn. It is planned at the zone 3a , which is located in the upper head of the headgear 300 is a net-like elastic fabric, ie preferably a mesh which is preferably breathable and in particular elastic.

Can be used in this case, a Umwindegarn 7 but preferably waiving a high strength yarn. That is, the elastic yarn 6 as in the 7 and 8th can again form the soul, but is wrapped by a non-high-strength yarn, such as a flame-retardant yarn.

Under the term "upper head of the headgear 300 "is the area of the headgear 300 to understand, when the headgear 300 is correctly applied, to an upper portion of the head of the wearer, which extends starting and circumferentially extending from a lower portion of the forehead of the wearer, abuts. This Area is typically protected by emergency forces from a helmet, leaving the headgear 300 In this area no high-strength yarn, ie no additional ballistic protection, must have.

With regard to the formation and arrangement of the zones 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the 5 and 6 directed. The structure of the zones 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a as well as the cuffs 4 In principle, this can in turn be done in the same way as with respect to underpants 100 taking into account any changes which may be made, preferably for headgear 300 , in particular to the zones 1a . 3 and 3a , has been described.

On the formation of the second zone 2 may be omitted if necessary or the first zone 1 can be the area of the second zone 2 take with you. The first zone 1 However, if appropriate, it may also be constructed in the manner as already described with regard to the second zone 2 described, ie the first zone 1 may have a spacer knit, a denser yarn, an increased basis weight, and the like, especially if the second zone 2 should be omitted. For this, the description of the underpants 100 directed.

In the embodiments, in particular in the embodiment according to the 5 and 6 ie to the headgear 300 , it can be provided that a so-called cladding technique is used. This is especially useful in the first zone 1 . 1a and / or in the second zone 2 at. It can be provided that the inside 13 from the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5 , in particular UHMWPE, is formed and the outside 12 is formed by a yarn which has flame-retardant properties and is optionally printed or printable with a camouflage print.

The zones can be analogous as well 1 and 2 be designed according to the other embodiments.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102012110104 A1 [0002, 0024]
• US 6961958 B1 [0005, 0006, 0008]
• US 6691958 B1 [0005]

Cited non-patent literature

• DIN EN 31092 [0102]

Claims (19)

Textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment, characterized in that the textile garment ( 100 . 200 . 300 ) is a knitted fabric and several differently protected zones ( 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a ), wherein at least two different zones ( 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a ) are seamlessly interconnected and at least one first zone ( 1 . 1a ) from a splinter-inhibiting yarn ( 5 ) is formed. Textile garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the zones ( 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a ) are entangled with each other. Textile garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a second zone ( 2 ) which has a higher ballistic protective effect than the first zone ( 1 . 1a ). Textile garment according to claim 3, characterized in that the second zone ( 2 ) from a splinter-inhibiting yarn ( 5 ), wherein the yarn is coarser and / or the basis weight is higher and / or denser bonds are provided than in the yarn of the first zone ( 1 . 1a ). Textile garment according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the first zone ( 1 . 1a ) single layer and the second zone ( 2 ) is formed in two layers. Textile garment according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the second zone ( 2 ) is formed as a spacer fabric. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn ( 5 ) Has a UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene), or aramid, or Vectran ^® or. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a further zone ( 3 . 3a ) an elastic yarn ( 6 ) or is formed by an elastic yarn. Textile garment according to claim 8, characterized in that the further zone ( 3 . 3a ) is flame-retardant and / or breathable. Textile garment according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the further zone ( 3 . 3a ) a splinter-inhibiting yarn ( 5 ) having. Textile garment according to claim 8, 9 or 10, characterized in that the further zone ( 3 . 3a ) a wraparound yarn ( 7 ) or by a Umwindegarn ( 7 ), which forms a core of the elastic yarn ( 6 ), which of the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn ( 5 ) is wrapped. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the textile garment ( 100 . 200 . 300 ) Cuffs ( 4 ), which works seamlessly with adjacent zones ( 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a ) are connected. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the first zone ( 1 . 1a ) and / or the second zone ( 2 ) at least the part of the textile garment ( 100 . 200 ) which, when the textile garment is worn correctly, at least partially covers at least one of the following areas of the human body: a) internal organs, b) liver and / or kidney and / or bladder and / or digestive organs and / or spleen , c) Abdomen and urinary tract, d) Aorta and venous system, e) Dam and anal region, f) Inner thigh area. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized by a construction as underwear, underpants ( 100 ), Undershirt ( 200 ), T-Shirt, Headgear ( 300 ), Headscarf, scarf, tube scarf or balaclava. Textile article of clothing according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, when the textile article of clothing is designed as an undershirt ( 200 ) or as a T-shirt a carrying strap ( 9 ), preferably knitted. Textile garment according to claim 15, characterized in that the carrying strap ( 9 ) from the back over the chest and / or the back under the armpits up to the shoulder and around the back of the neck of the wearer when the undershirt ( 200 ) or the T-shirt is worn correctly. Textile garment according to one of Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that, when the textile item of clothing is designed as a headgear ( 300 ), Scarf, headscarf, tube scarf or balaclava is provided that these in the upper header another zone ( 3a ) in the form of a net-like elastic knit, the upper head area, when the headgear ( 300 ), the scarf, the headscarf, the tube scarf or balaclava is worn correctly abuts against an upper portion of a head of the wearer extending upwardly and circumferentially from a lower portion of the wearer's forehead. Textile garment according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that subregions and / or individual zones ( 1 . 1a . 2 . 3 . 3a ) an outside ( 12 ) knitted from a different material than the inside ( 13 ). Textiles The garment of one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the textile garment ( 100 . 200 . 300 ) a seam ( 8th ) from the flat-knit textile garment ( 100 . 200 . 300 ) a circumferentially closed textile body, in particular in the form of an underwear, a pair of underpants ( 100 ), an undershirt ( 200 ), a T-shirt, a headgear ( 300 ), a headscarf, a scarf, a tube scarf or a balaclava to form.

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