EP2953491A1

EP2953491A1 - Garment for the upper body

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Publication number: EP2953491A1
Application number: EP14703812.9A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Michael Schneider; Till Backfisch; Florian Backfisch
Original assignee: Atharel Enterprises GmbH
Current assignee: Atharel Enterprises GmbH
Priority date: 2013-02-07
Filing date: 2014-02-06
Publication date: 2015-12-16
Also published as: DE102013101199B4; DE102013101199A1; WO2014122237A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a garment the upper body (of a human), comprising at least one section (A) and at least one section (B). The two sections (A) and (B) differ in their elastofibre content, preferably in their elastane content, the elastofibre content in section (A) being always greater than the elastofibre content in the section (B). The claimed garments can also comprise a plurality of (A) and/or (B) sections which can be the same or different in terms of the elastofibre content and/or the used yarn. In addition, the claimed garments can also have sections that have no elastofibre content or less than 1% elastofibres. Said claimed garments are particularly useful in sport and leisure and as (professional) work clothing, for example in the construction industry.

Description

Garment for Upper Body Description The present invention relates to a garment for the upper body (of a human) comprising at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (B). The two sections (A) and (B) differ in their Elastofaser- share, preferably in their elastane content, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always greater than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B). 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 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. However, DE-A 10 2005 032 917 gives no indication as to whether elastofibres have been used for the individual sections of the functional clothing.

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 generally 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 bridges may be spiral or teardrop-shaped, they may be oriented in the horizontal direction or in the vertical direction, wherein in the corresponding direction, the respective webs may also have interruptions. By the webs an increase in material thickness is caused, wherein the web 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 single embodiment of DE-U 20 2010 006 499, the heat-conducting 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 comprise end pieces which, in use, face each other and have a degree of compression which 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, the at least one dorsal belt portion and two on Shoulder regions guided belt sections comprises and which is connected to a lumbar bandage, wherein at least one belt 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. US-A 2013/0019371 discloses support and compression garments, preferably pants, which provide supportive and compressive action to the human body during wear, particularly during exercise, during pregnancy or during a recovery process of injuries. These support and compression garments comprise at least one support and compression zone for at least a selected region of the human body, and at least one support and compression element associated with the support and compression zone, thereby providing increased support and compression. The support and compression member may be formed as a belt and is preferably attached to the buttocks portion of the corresponding support or compression pants.

If a high support and compression effect is desired, the corresponding fiber material of the support and compression zone in the respective garment on a composition of about 65% polyamide, 25% Spantex (ie elastane) and 10% polyester (in weight percent). However, if only a moderate or slight support and compression effect is desired, the composition of the backing and compression zone material in the particular garment changes to about 70% polyamide, 15% spantex and 15% polyester. However, US-A 2013/0019371 does not disclose upper body garments which also comprise two distinct sections wherein the elastofiber portion of the first portion is always at least 10% higher than the elastofibre portion in the second portion.

US-A 6,047,406 discloses so-called "energy cost garments" made of fibers of different density and having a plurality of zones with different resistance properties (elasticity), whereby fibers / threads of different elasticity are seamlessly connected to each other In particular, US-A 6,047,406 discloses concrete embodiments in which individual zones account for 27% of nylon (polyamide) or 27% of a blend of individual zones (zones), the individual zones being made by a warp knitting process Nylon and lycra (ie spandex), pointing in a second zone the corresponding material 18% nylon or 18% of a mixture of nylon and Lycra on. In other words, the garments described in US Pat. No. 6,047,406 are intended to ensure that a person wearing these garments, for example when exercising, has to exert an increased amount of force (overcoming the resistance), whereby the corresponding body parts are trained accordingly and / or a swinging or bending of arms, legs or the (rest) body is prevented. However, US Pat. No. 6,047,406 does not disclose that in the respective zones the corresponding proportion of polyamide can be completely replaced by an elastofiber.

US-A 5,978,966 discloses similar garments as described above for US-A 6,047,406. However, the garments of US-A 5,978,966 are not made seamless. The specific embodiments disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,978,966 may in turn have regions made of different proportions (27 or 18% nylon or a corresponding mixture of nylon and Lycra). Furthermore, this document also discloses embodiments in which the corresponding range specifications relate only to Lycra. The corresponding zones containing 18 or 27% of nylon and / or Lycra are preferably in the leg and / or arm area of these garments. In addition, these garments may also include zones that have no elasticity, so that sets no training effect.

The object underlying the present invention consists in the provision of a new garment for the upper body (of a human), which can preferably be used (worn) in the sports sector, in the leisure sector and as work wear, for example in the construction sector.

The object is achieved by a garment for the upper body comprising at least one section (A) and at least one section (B), characterized in that i) the section (A) has an elastofiber content of 12 to 100%,

ii) the portion (B) has an elastofiber content of 1 to 40%, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always at least 10% higher than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B).

The garments according to the invention are advantageously adapted to the stress zones as well as to the skeletal system and the musculature of the human body. The combination of sections (A) and (B) allows simultaneous 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, in particular back pain, can be alleviated and / or preventive measures taken against it, both in sports and in manual activities. This is particularly the case when the section (A) extends continuously over the front, the back and the two sides of the body portion of the garment, preferably in the form of a loop-shaped belt, in particular the loop-shaped belt extends wholly or partially over the shoulder areas and / or in the area of the trapezius muscle.

The area designated as section (B) of the garment according to the invention ostensibly achieves compression in the human body. In this way, the musculature is given stability and / or an activation of the venous reflux and dilation of the artery is achieved. This is particularly the case when the portion (B) extends in whole or in part beyond the areas of the corresponding garment intended for the extremities of the human body.

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. The reinforcing effect of the section (A) in turn arises ostensibly by the functional arrangement and / or the dimensional stability of the section (A) in the X direction. In this case, section (A) always has at least 10% more content of elastofibres than section (B). Also, the degree of amplification can thus be metered according to the invention for the desired application of the corresponding garment.

The garments of the invention may have sections / zones in addition to sections (A) and (B). This may, for example, to so-called ventilation zones or areas, which ostensibly serve to improve the climate of the human body in the desired activity. If the garments according to the invention are made partially or even completely seamless, in particular if the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are preferably completely seamless, this is additionally advantageous. 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.

The present invention thus provides garments for the upper body, in particular sports shirts, which provide optimum perspiration in the particularly 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 ensure an optimal posture during the corresponding 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, elastomers being fibers which consist of synthetic polyisoprene or of high polymers which may be obtained by polymerization of one or more dienes In the context of the present invention, the elastane 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 tensile strength (8 to 16 Rkm), a low abrasion resistance, a good dyeability and a good washability and largely returns to its original state after the tensile force has been removed. It is preferably a block copolymer of the constituents polyurethane and polyethylene glycol. Elastane preferably has a ductility of at least 500%.

For the sake of completeness, it is noted that polyamides such as nylon / perlon are not elastofibers in the sense of the present invention. This is due in particular to the fact that such polyamides do not have the above-described special properties of an elastofiber, in particular of Elastane, such as extreme extensibility or good tear resistance. As shown below, however, such polyamides may be present in addition to an elastofiber in a yarn, in particular a core yarn, which are used to produce the sections (A) and / or (B).

Subsequently, the garments of the invention for the upper body are characterized in detail.

The present invention includes in principle all garments that a person can wear on the upper body. The upper body according to the present invention comprises the human torso (torso) above the lumbar region or above the waistline and 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 garments of the present invention may extend to adjacent body parts when worn on the human body, for example in the form of a neck shirt collar or a hood over the head area.

Preferably, the garment is an undershirt, pullover, sports shirt, T-shirt, sweatshirt, or other garment that is 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 preferable in the invention that it is a garment that is worn directly on the upper body or close to the body. The terms "directly on the upper body" or "close to the body" refer to the intended use. For example, a sports shirt or a T-shirt can be worn directly on the torso, but on the other hand, it can also be worn close to the body, for example, if an undershirt is worn underneath Also, a jacket can be worn directly on the upper body, but this does not conform to the intended use for the purposes of the present invention, because usually the jacket makes up the outermost layer of clothing.

The upper body garment of the present invention comprises at least a portion (A) and at least a portion (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 distinct sections (A) differing in the proportion of elastofibre There may also be three identical sections (A) spatially separated but made with the same proportion of elastofibre. 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%. In this case, too, the above applies, according to which the elastofibre contents of the other yarns are to be adjusted accordingly in order to arrive at the desired proportion of elastofibres for the corresponding entire section (A) or (B). 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 yarn appropriate elastofiber are arranged. 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%. In a further embodiment, the section (A) particularly preferably has an elastofiber content of 25 to 40%. If the proportion of elastane 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 combination with elastane, can be used for the section in the context of the present invention (A) are 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 may 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 (higher) than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B), that is, section (A) has at least 10%, in particular at least 15%, higher elastofiber content as section (B).

One 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) having an elastofiber portion of 28 to 40%, preferably 33 to 40%, and the section (B) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%.

A further 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 content of 15 to 40%, preferably 20 to 40%, and the section (B) has an elastofiber content of 5 to 21%. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the portion (A) has an elastofiber content of 20 to 50%, preferably 25 to 40%. The portion (B) has an elastofiber content of 5 to 25%, especially 10 to 15%. Furthermore, in this embodiment it is preferred that the garment of the invention for the upper body (as further defined below) has been manufactured by a circular knitting method, the garment having a looped belt extending wholly or partially over the shoulder areas and / or in the region of the musculature Trapezius extends, and / or the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless, these transitions are designed as a sharp transition.

The upper body 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 available, 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 knitted 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, the garment comprises at least a portion (A) extending contiguously over the front, back and both sides of the garment body portion, preferably the portion (A) is formed as a loop-shaped strap. The looped belt preferably has an uninterrupted loop shape with intersecting tracks in the region of the trapezius muscle and / or the looped strap extends wholly or partially over the shoulder regions of the corresponding garment. The loop-shaped belt preferably extends completely or partially over the shoulder regions and in the region of the trapezius muscle (of the corresponding garment).

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. In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferred that the transitions from section (A) to section (B) be at least partially seamless, preferably 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 a further embodiment of the present invention, at least one section (A) with at least one section (B) is at least partially connected to one another by seams and / or at least one section (A) is at least partially applied to at least one section (B), preferably sewn on or glued on. If, in this embodiment, further sections such as (C) are contained in the garments according to the invention, these sections with the sections (A) and (B) are preferably likewise joined together, at least in part, by seams.

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 above 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.

In a further embodiment, the garments of the invention for the upper body are designed such that at least a portion (A) and / or a portion (B) by a knitting method, in particular a circular knitting method has been prepared. Preferably, in this embodiment, all sections (A) and (B) of the corresponding garment have been produced by a knitting method, in particular a circular knitting method. Furthermore, it is preferred that the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless and designed as a sharp transition. The term "sharp transition" is understood in the context of the present invention that the corresponding section boundaries of the corresponding difference in the Elastofaser- portion of each section abruptly (ie immediately) occurs, especially when using warp knitting method, such a sharp transition in Elastofaser- share between the sections (A) and (B) can not be adjusted, but rather However, if there are sharp transitions at the respective sections, those with the respective sections for achieving properties such as reinforcement zone and / or support zone in connection with section (A) or a compression effect be more targeted / defined in relation to section (B).

Another object of the present invention is a method for producing the above-described garment according to the invention for the upper body. In principle, all methods known to the person skilled in the art can be used for this purpose. In accordance with the invention, knitting methods are preferred over (chain) knitting methods. Preferably, these are a flat knitting method, a circular knitting method or a warp knitting method, more preferably a flat knitting or circular knitting method, in particular a circular knitting method. Preferably, the production is carried out by machine, optionally the garments according to the invention for the upper body can also be made completely or at least partially by hand.

Another object of the present invention is the use of the above-described clothing according to the invention for the upper body. The garments according to the invention are preferably used in the sports sector, in particular in professional sports, in the leisure sector or as work clothing, preferably in craft activities, in particular in the construction sector, when roofing or when painting. 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 shown in Figures 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

Fig. 1: the view of the long-sleeved sports shirt from the front

Fig. 2: the view of the long-sleeved sports shirt shown in Fig. 1 from behind

Fig. 3: the view from one of the two sides (with raised arm) of the illustrated in Fig. 1 long-sleeved sports shirt 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%, preferably 28 to 40%, the portion (A) having at least 10% higher proportion of elastofibre than the portion (B) has.

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 section (A) can be both seamlessly attached to the shirt, but it can also be connected with flat seams with the remaining sections / zones.

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. These are therefore several sections (B) which have an elastofiber portion, preferably an elastane portion, of preferably 18 to 25%. The sections (B) are extensible in the X and Y directions. The degree of elasticity determines the degree of compression. The section (B) can be both seamlessly mounted in the shirt, but it can also be connected with flat seams with the remaining sections / zones. The oval portion at the upper end of Figure 1 which is located above the central portion (B) and right and 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). Section (C) may be seamlessly integrated with the rest of the shirt, but it may also be connected to the remaining sections / zones with flat seams. Embodiment 2

Exemplary embodiment 2 is an example analogous to exemplary embodiment 1 with the difference that exemplary embodiment 2 does not have a 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 illustrated by the figures 4 to 6, which correspond to the views of Figures 1 to 3.

As far as the invention is described above by way of example with reference to a long-sleeved sports shirt, the invention is by no means restricted to this subject matter. Rather, the invention is mutatis mutandis applicable to all types of clothing for the upper body. In addition to the long-sleeved sports shirt described in the exemplary embodiment, this also includes, in particular, a short-sleeved shirt or a sleeveless shirt. 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 are defined above by sections (A) and (B) as well if appropriate (C) have not been detected, but they 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.

Claims

claims

1 . A garment for the upper body 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) is an elastofiber Proportion of 1 to 40%, wherein the proportion of elastofiber in section (A) is always at least 10% higher than the proportion of elastofiber in section (B)

2. A garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the garment is a singlet, a pullover, a sports shirt, a T-shirt or a sweatshirt or other garment that can be worn tightly fitting, wherein the garment may be short-sleeved or long-sleeved Preferably, the garment is a short-sleeved or long-sleeved sports shirt.

3. Garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a garment that is worn directly on the upper body or close to the body.

A garment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the garment comprises at least a portion (A) contiguously extending over the front, back and both sides of the body portion of the garment, preferably the portion (A ) is formed as a loop-shaped belt, in particular the loop-shaped belt extends wholly or partially over the shoulder regions and / or in the region of the trapezius muscle.

A garment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the garment comprises (in relation to the total surface area of the garment outside) from 2 to 40% of at least a portion (A) and 20 to 98% of at least a portion (B).

6. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transitions from section (A) to section (B) are at least partially seamless, preferably completely seamless.

7. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least a portion (A) with at least one portion (B) is at least partially connected to each other by seams and / or at least a portion (A) at least partially applied to at least a portion (B), preferably sewn on is.

A garment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the portion (A) has an elastofiber content of 28 to 40% and the portion (B) has an elastofiber content of 18 to 25%.

9. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the portion (A) is dimensionally stable in the X direction and in the Y direction a

10 has extensibility of 20 to 70%.

10. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the elastofiber is elastane.

15 1 1. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least one section (A) and / or at least one section (B) has been produced by a knitting method, in particular a circular knitting method.

20 12. Garment according to claim 1 1, characterized in that the

Transitions from section (A) to section (B) are completely seamless and designed as a sharp transition.

13. A method for producing a garment according to any one of claims 25 1 to 12, characterized in that it is a flat knitting method, a circular knitting method or a warp knitting method, in particular a circular knitting method is.

1 4. Use of a garment according to one of claims 1 to 12 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, roofing or painting.