EP3175199B1 - Textile item of clothing equipped for ballistic protection - Google Patents

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 or WO2014 / 060094 A 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 may be, for example, a ballistic material called SPECTRAFLEX® from Allied Signal Company. It is known from the US Pat. No. 6,691,958 B1 also to use aramid fibers or polyethylene fibers, for example Twaron ™ and Dyneema ™ to create 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 by sewing several different textile materials is composed. 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. Now, when the second wave, due to the explosion, splinters and dirt act on the body, a ballistic protective effect is no longer reliably given. 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 has at least one knitted fabric having a plurality of different protected zones, wherein at least two different zones are seamlessly connected to each other, and at least one zone is formed of a splinter-inhibiting yarn, the above-described disadvantages of the textile garments solved according to the prior art, in particular the protection against positioned near the ground unconventional explosive and fire devices improved.
This will be shown in more detail below.

According to the invention it is provided that the textile garment is a knitted fabric.

The design of the textile garment according to the invention as a knitted fabric can, in particular application-specific, have various advantages, which are shown in more detail below.
All in the following with reference to a textile garment illustrated advantages in which the garment is preferably a knit, can also be in a garment, which consists of a knitted fabric and at least one connected to the fabric tissue composed, if not explicitly shown otherwise or technically excluded.

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.

1. a) eine Zone, die aus einem Garn gestrickt ist, dass dafür bekannt ist, einen ballistischen Schutz zu bieten, insbesondere UHMWPE, Aramid oder Vectran®;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass sich der ballistische Schutz den das textile Bekleidungsstück bieten soll, nur daraus ergibt, dass das Gestrick unterschiedlich geschützte Zonen aufweist, ohne dass zusätzliche Schutzpakete, die gemäß dem Stand der Technik in Taschen eingeschoben werden, notwendig sind.The part of the textile garment formed by the first zone may be formed in one piece or in several pieces. The other zones provided can also be arranged in one piece or in several pieces, ie distributed over several areas.
The feature of the invention that "at least two distinct zones are seamlessly connected to one another" does not require that, if a zone is multi-parted, ie divided over several areas of the textile article of clothing, all the subareas of this zone will be seamlessly connected to one or more (partial) zones. ) Surfaces of a different zone are connected. It is sufficient if two (partial) areas of different zones are seamlessly connected to each other. Preferably, however, all surfaces of a zone are seamlessly connected to all surfaces of a different zone.
For the purposes of the invention, two zones are considered differently protected, if the construction thereof, ie 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.
For example, different zones are two or more of the following zones:

1. a) a zone knitted from a yarn known to provide ballistic protection, in particular UHMWPE, Aramid or Vectran®;
2. 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;
3. c) a zone in which other properties, such as elasticity or air permeability, are in the foreground and which is produced only by a minimum ballistic protection, preferably by using a wraparound yarn, which preferably comprises UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®;
4. (d) a zone where no material is known which is known to provide minimum ballistic protection, in particular where the zone does not contain 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 is provided that a plurality, preferably all zones are seamlessly connected to each other.

The zones are entangled with each other according to the invention.
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 different protection areas or other areas can be formed by forming different zones, so that the textile can also fulfill other properties, for example having a thermoregulation 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 such that this not only with possibly provided cuffs fits tightly against 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, because the filaments are cut off directly 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 derive the force (theoretically) almost endlessly, resulting in a reduction in the number of layers leads to associated weight reduction and improved trauma levels. 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.

The textile garment is preferably worn in all possible embodiments directly on the skin, that is, the textile garment also serves as an underwear or replaced underwear.
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 ballistic protection packages of the prior art, which are inserted only in pockets, 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. This can be in easy way to achieve a higher protective effect. 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 has 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 is a polybenzazole. PBO is due to its linear structure and the aromatic heterocyclic Groups 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.

1. a) innere Organe,
2. b) Leber und/oder Niere und/oder Blase und/oder Verdauungsorgane und/oder Milz,
3. c) Abdome und Urinaltrakt,
4. d) Aorta und Venensystem,
5. e) Damm und Analregion,
6. 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:

1. a) internal organs,
2. b) liver and / or kidney and / or bladder and / or digestive organs and / or spleen,
3. c) abdomen and urinary tract,
4. d) aorta and venous system,
5. e) dam and anal region,
6. 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 purpose, 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 core, for example, is provided from a material called spandex, which is wrapped by another yarn, for example, again a yarn, the penetration of splinters inhibits (UHMWPE, Aramid or Vectran®).

Also, the cuffs are preferably entangled with the adjacent other zones. The cuffs must be at the textile garment not necessarily present and / or 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 if in a configuration of the first and / or second zone with UHMWPE a plastic fiber with the name Dyneema®, developed by the identical company Royal DSM N.V. or a plastic fiber called Spectra® from Honeywell International Inc. is used.

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, pens or the like.

The embodiment of an undershirt or a T-shirt with a shoulder strap and / or a padding and / or pockets shown above is suitable both for undershirts and T-shirts for men and for undershirts and T-shirts for women, the Undershirts and T-shirts may have corresponding female formations. The abovementioned embodiments are also suitable for a long-sleeved shirt, in which case the pockets can preferably be formed in the arm parts, particularly preferably in the region of the upper arm.

In an embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a headgear, scarf, headscarf, tube scarf or balaclava it can be provided that a further zone in the form of a reticulated elastic knit is formed 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 Here, for example, a knitted fabric with a hole structure, preferably from a natural fiber, polyamide or polyester, particularly preferably in a flame-resistant design 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 A headscarf, a scarf, a tube scarf, a balaclava, a sock, a knee sock, a glove, an inner glove, a brassiere, a long-sleeved shirt or a torso part of a long-sleeved shirt.

This does not change the inventively provided seamless connection of the zones of the garment, but is only the preferred owing, where appropriate, that the ends of the flat-knit garment are to be joined together to produce a textile body which the wearer can put on. Preferably, the seam will be such that it disturbs the carrier as little as possible and preferably runs within a zone, ie 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 above-mentioned seam can be designed, for example, as a "medical release", in order to be able to remove it quickly from the body in the event of injury to the wearer of the textile item of clothing. An embodiment of the seam as a "medical release" can offer itself in particular in an embodiment of the textile garment as an inner glove or glove.

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 additional zone, which is the comfort zone, is additionally supported by a high-tenacity yarn, in particular UHMWPE, Aramide and Vectran®, so that the clothing does not burst at this point due to 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 inventive Solution avoids that the air of a first pressure wave, in particular an IED explosion, does not get under the garment and thus the clothing is not inflated and bursts. 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.

An embodiment of the textile garment with only one protection zone ("first zone"), as described above, is suitable especially when the textile garment is a sock, a knee-sock or a brassiere. In these embodiments, it may be sufficient if a protection zone is provided, which is seamlessly connected to a further zone, which is preferably designed as an elastic zone or comfort zone. In addition, the textile garments in the embodiment as a sock, knee-sock or brassiere may also have cuffs that are preferably also seamlessly connected to the protection zone and / or the further zone. It can be one or more cuffs. The other zones and also the protection zones can each be formed in one piece or in several pieces, as already described.
In one embodiment of the textile garment as a T-shirt for female wearer, in which case corresponding female formations are provided on the textile garment, it may also be sufficient if a protection zone ("first zone") as described above is formed, which is seamlessly connected to another zone and / or cuffs.

In one embodiment of the textile item of clothing as inner glove or glove also the formation of a protection zone ("first zone") may be sufficient, which in turn is seamlessly connected to another zone, preferably an elastic zone or a comfort zone. Furthermore, the textile item of clothing may also have cuffs in one embodiment as a glove, preferably only one waistband in the region of the wrist of a wearer, the waistband being connected seamlessly to the protection zone and / or the further zone.
In one embodiment of the textile garment as a long-sleeved shirt, especially as a Comatshirt, it may be sufficient if the torso of the wearer covering a torso part of the shirt from a protection zone ("first zone") is formed.

In one embodiment of the textile garment, it can be provided that the garment composed of a torso part and arm parts, wherein the torso part is formed as a knitted fabric, while the arm parts are formed as a fabric, and the arm parts are connected to the torso part in each case via a seam. The torso part can be designed in this way, as has already been described in the context of the invention above and also below. However, it is also possible that the torso part has only one protection zone and no other zone ("comfort zone"), but preferably a seamless connection of cuffs can be provided. In this case, the knit forming the torso part has at least one zone formed of a splinter-inhibiting yarn.

Such a configuration, namely an embodiment in which the textile garment has only or at least a first zone, which is formed from an intrusion of splinters inhibiting yarn, can also for an embodiment of the textile garment as a glove, inner glove, sock, Knee-highs or bras are suitable. In all these cases, however, it may also be provided that, for example, a cuff, preferably seamless, is connected to the first zone.

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 remainder of the garment, in particular underwear, underpants, undershirt, T-shirt, headgear, sock, knee-sock, brassiere, inner glove, glove or long sleeved shirt, 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 extra flame retardant Property (FR property) can be 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 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 emergency forces, does not have to be separated by the headgear according to the invention be protected, therefore, in this area, the formation of a comfort zone, preferably offer the other zone. 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 garment as undershirt or T-shirt, it may be advantageous if a central region of the front, d. H. the chest and / or a central area on the back by another zone, which realizes a comfort area is made. 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 panel, d. H. The breast and / or the lower region of the front side in the region of the waist and beyond can preferably be made of a high-strength material, in particular UHMWPE, Aramid or Vectran®, and preferably represent a first zone and / or a second zone, to supplement one another here To realize protection in addition to the ballistic vest.

The embodiment described above is suitable both for undershirts or T-shirts, which are designed specifically for male or female wearer.

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 also advantageous if the underpants and / or the undershirt or the T-shirt is used in conjunction with a sock according to the invention, a knee sock, a glove, an inner glove and optionally a brassiere. This results in a particularly advantageous holistic protective equipment for the wearer.

It is furthermore advantageous if the first zone in the case of a single-layer structure has a weight per unit area 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 with a high moisture absorption is formed, in particular with a Ret value according to DIN EN 31092 of 4.3895 m 2 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", so that the textile garment can be removed quickly from the body of the wearer without having to remove 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.

In an invention independent of the above-mentioned embodiments, which however may be combined with or make use of the above-described embodiments and variants, it is provided that a glove, an inner glove, a sock, a knee-sock or a brassiere are provided with a ballistic equipment wherein the glove, inner glove, sock, knee sock and bra have at least one knit, at least a first zone of the knit being formed from a splinter-inhibiting yarn.

Inner gloves, gloves, socks, knee socks or brassieres having knitwear with ballistic protective equipment are unknown in the art. The inventive design of the aforementioned textiles increases the holistic protection of the wearer against injury, without limiting the wearing comfort.

Notwithstanding the textile garment according to the invention already described, for example in an embodiment as undershirt or T-shirt, it may be sufficient for a glove, an inner glove, a sock, a knee sock or brassiere to provide a knit, which only a first zone Having a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn. The design of other zones, which serve as comfort zones or as elastic zones, or a second zone with a further increased protective effect can be dispensed with. Preferably, however, it is also provided in an embodiment of the textile garment as a glove, inner glove, sock, knee sock or brassiere, that in addition to the first zone, which is formed from a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn, another zone is provided, which is a comfort zone or an elastic zone is formed in order to increase the wearing comfort of the garment in these embodiments. It can be used on all features and configurations that have already been described with respect to the invention, in which several differently protected zones are provided. The differently protected zones may preferably be a first zone of a splinter-inhibiting yarn and a further zone whose structure is determined by the yarn used and / or the strength of the yarn and / or the binding and / or the yarn Structure of the yarn and / or the thickness of the layer and / or the number of superimposed layers differs, so that there is a different protection.

Preferably, the inner glove, the glove, the sock, the knee-sock or the brassiere is knit or completely knit. It can be provided that the glove, the inner glove, the sock, the knee sock or brassiere have cuffs or a collar, which are preferably applied seamlessly, in particular, are designed as a knitted fabric.
In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the glove or the inner glove have elastic regions, preferably in the region of the palm and / or on the back of the hand. Preferably, the elastic range extends from the back of the hand to the fingers. The glove or inner glove may furthermore preferably have tactile zones at the fingertips. The glove can be worn both alone and as an inner glove in another glove.
The glove is preferably designed such that it has a high tactility, especially in the area of the fingertips, to facilitate or facilitate the typical activities of a soldier, such as shooting or the use of displays. Here, a high tactility, especially in the area of the index finger in the curved state and the thumb is important.

The glove or inner glove preferably has a seamless knit construction. Provided is preferably at most one seam, which is then preferably designed as a "medical release", as already described.
Preferably, both the glove and the inner glove is executed precurved. The inner glove and the glove preferably has a close fit as possible. In an embodiment as an inner glove can be provided that this fits under a combat glove.
In one embodiment of the inner glove for firm sewing with an outer glove can be provided that the inner glove has on the fingertips small tabs over which the inner glove can be sewn in the outer glove.
According to the invention it can be provided that the glove has a first and a second protection zone, as already above has been described in principle. In particular, the areas that are important for operating instruments may be made somewhat thinner than the other protection zones. Preferably, the first zone is made thinner and the second zone thicker.

According to the invention, it can be provided that, in the case of an embodiment as an inner glove, it has silicone yarns at partial sites or a partial silicone coating. This is to prevent, if necessary, that the gloves slip too much together and no support is offered. Furthermore, silicone can facilitate the operation of buttons and other equipment.

According to the invention it can be provided that the inside of the glove is hydrophilic by, for example, a plasma treatment.

The glove may preferably be made flame-retardant either by finishing the yarn or the complete glove.

Figur 1

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Unterhose;

Figur 2

eine Rückansicht der in Figur 1 dargestellten Unterhose;

Figur 3

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als T-Shirt bzw. Unterhemd;

Figur 4

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 3 dargestellten T-Shirts bzw. des Unterhemds;

Figur 5

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Kopfbedeckung;

Figur 6

eine Rückansicht der in Figur 5 dargestellten Kopfbedeckung;

Figur 7

eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Umwindegarns mit einer Seele aus einem elastischen Garn und einem einfach umlaufenden Garn;

Figur 8

eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Umwindegarns mit einer Seele aus einem elastischen Garn und zwei umlaufenden Garnen;

Figur 9

einen prinzipmäßigen Schnitt durch ein hochfestes Garn bzw. ein das Eindringen von Splittern hemmendes Garn;

Figur 10

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als T-Shirt bzw. Unterhemd mit weiblicher Ausformung;

Figur 11

eine Rückenansicht des in Figur 10 dargestellten T-Shirts bzw. des Unterhemds;

Figur 12

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Büstenhalter;

Figur 13

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 12 dargestellten Büstenhalters;

Figur 14

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Socke;

Figur 15

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Kniestrumpf;

Figur 16

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Handschuh bzw. Innenhandschuh;

Figur 17

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 16 dargestellten Handschuhs bzw. Innnenhandschuhs;

Figur 18

eine Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung mit einem Torsoteil aus einem Gestrick und Armteilen aus einem gewebten Material; und

Figur 19

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 18 dargestellten textilen Bekleidungsstücks.

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

FIG. 1

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

FIG. 2

a rear view of the in FIG. 1 illustrated underpants;

FIG. 3

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

FIG. 4

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

FIG. 5

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

FIG. 6

a rear view of the in FIG. 5 illustrated headgear;

FIG. 7

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

FIG. 8

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

FIG. 9

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

FIG. 10

a front view of a textile garment in a design as a T-shirt or undershirt with a female shape;

FIG. 11

a back view of the in FIG. 10 displayed T-shirts or undershirt;

FIG. 12

a front view of a textile garment in an embodiment as a brassiere;

FIG. 13

a rear view of the in FIG. 12 shown brassiere;

FIG. 14

a front view of a textile garment in a configuration as a sock;

FIG. 15

a front view of a textile garment in a design as a knee sock;

FIG. 16

a front view of a textile garment in a configuration as a glove or inner glove;

FIG. 17

a rear view of the in FIG. 16 illustrated glove or Innnenhandschuhs;

FIG. 18

a front view of a textile garment in an embodiment with a torso part of a knitted fabric and arm parts made of a woven material; and

FIG. 19

a rear view of the in FIG. 18 represented textile garment.

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, which is designed as underpants 100 or as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt or headgear 300, headscarf, scarf, tube scarf or balaclava. 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 embodiments also show a textile garment that is designed as a brassiere 400, as a sock 500, as a knee stocking 600 or as a glove or inner glove 700.

The FIGS. 18 and 19 show an embodiment of the textile garment as a so-called Combatshirt 800, which will be shown in more detail below.

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

FIG. 1 shows a textile garment with a ballistic protective equipment in an embodiment as underpants 100. The pants 100 is formed as a knit fabric and has a plurality of different zones 1, 2, 3. Zones 1, 2, 3 are seamlessly connected. At least one first zone 1 is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of splinters. An example of a configuration of the splinter-inhibiting yarn 5 is shown in FIG FIG. 9 shown. A multifilament yarn (multifilament yarn) is provided. According to the embodiment, the zones 1, 2, 3 are entangled with each other.

The splinter inhibiting yarn 5 is a high strength yarn. The penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5 may be formed for example as UHMWPE, as aramid or as Vectran®. In the embodiment, an embodiment of UHMWPE is provided. However, the description is to be understood in its entirety that Aramid or Vectran® can also be used instead of a UHMWPE.

A particularly suitable UHMWPE is sold under the trade name Dyneema® by the Dutch chemical company Royal DSM N.V. distributed. Dyneema® is a high strength polyethylene fiber with a tensile strength of 3 to 5 GPa. Dyneema® is a highly crystalline, highly stretched UHMWPE. Although the Dyneema® fiber is particularly suitable for producing the inventively provided first zone 1, but the invention is not limited thereto.

In the embodiment according to the Figures 1 and 2 it is provided that the particularly vulnerable zones of the wearer of the underpants 100 are formed by a second zone 2. The second zone 2 also exists from a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5, which is hereinafter referred to throughout (but not limiting) as UHMWPE (this also applies to the other embodiments). In contrast to the first zone 1, it is provided in the second zone 2 that more UHMWPE yarn 5 is used and / or that the bindings are denser and / or that the UHMWPE yarn 5 is coarser and / or that the fabric is in the range the second zone 2 is formed 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 made as a spacer fabric.

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

For arrangement, training and distribution of the first zone 1 and the second zone 2 is on the representation in the Figures 1 and 2 directed. In principle, it is also possible that in the areas in which the first zone 1 or the second zone 2 is shown in the embodiment, consistently only one zone, namely the zone 1, but possibly also there in a configuration as a spacer fabric or in a Embodiment with a layer, two or more layers is formed. The exemplary embodiment is not to be understood as necessarily requiring a zone 2. It is also possible to realize only the first zone 1 throughout, but which can then also have the properties of the second zone 2 throughout, ie optionally, if desired, can have a multiple layer. The same applies to the other embodiments.

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

Furthermore, it is preferably provided in the exemplary embodiments, the single-layered form the first zone 1, while the second zone 2 - if present - preferably two-layered, which in the embodiment is achieved by the configuration as a spacer fabric.

As is clear from the Figures 1 and 2 results, is provided in this embodiment that the pants 100 in the outer leg area or in the outer region of the thigh from a further zone 3 is formed. The further zone 3 has an elastic yarn 6 or is formed by an elastic yarn 6.

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

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

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

A Umwindegarn 7, which is particularly well suited to the formation of the other zone 3 of all embodiments, is in the FIGS. 7 and 8 shown.

The FIGS. 7 and 8 show a strongly abstracted representation. The elastic yarn 6 forms the core of the Umwindegarns 7. Preferably, the elastic yarn 6 is formed as Elasthan soul or spandex. The elastic yarn 6 is thereby wrapped in a preferably high-strength material (preferably a splinter-inhibiting yarn 5, particularly preferably in one embodiment as UHMWPE (optionally also as aramid or Vectran®)). In the FIGS. 7 and 8 Here are shown for clarity of construction large distances in the wrapping by the yarn 5. In fact, however, the splinter-inhibiting yarn 5 is wound so tightly that there are no spaces between the individual turns. The FIG. 7 is different from the FIG. 8 only by being at FIG. 7 only one yarn is wound around the elastic yarn 6, while at FIG. 8 two yarns 5 are wound around the elastic yarn 6.

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

In principle, it is possible that a wraparound yarn also has more than two yarns 5. The yarns 5 may be formed of an identical material or of different materials.

A Umwindegarn 7 is particularly suitable for the formation of the other zone 3, as this also a certain minimum ballistic protection can be realized.

As further from the Figures 1 and 2 shows, the pants shown there 100 cuffs 4, wherein the cuffs 4 have an elastic yarn 6 or are formed by an elastic yarn 6. In this area, a particularly high elasticity of advantage. Can be provided here again a flame retardant design. The yarn used to make the cuffs 4 may again be a wrap-around yarn of suitable construction.

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

Exemplary is in the FIG. 1 a seam 8 is shown. This seam 8 only serves to make the flat and seamlessly knitted textile Knit a circumferentially closed textile body, according to FIG. 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. By a closed textile body is to be understood that this example, the shape of a pair of underpants 100, a singlet 200, a T-shirt, a headgear 300, a headscarf, a tube scarf, a balaclava, a sock 500, a knee sock 600, a Glove or an inner glove 700 or a brassiere 400.

Under a closed textile body can also be a torso part, as this in the FIGS. 18 and 19 is to be understood.

As in FIG. 1 As shown, the seam 8 is preferably such that it does not run between two zones 1, 2, 3 but within a zone, in particular so as not to weaken the seamless connection between two zones. In principle, however, it would also be possible for the seam 8 to run between two zones 1, 2, 3. This does not change the meaning of the invention that the zones 1, 2, 3 are seamlessly connected.

The FIGS. 3 and 4 show an embodiment of the textile garment according to the invention as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, an undershirt 200 is used, but it may equally be a t-shirt. The undershirt 200 is in the FIGS. 3 and 4 exemplified with sleeves, but this is optional.

The undershirt 200 has, as well as the underpants 100 already described, a first zone 1, a second zone 2 and a further zone 3 and cuffs 4. With regard to the design of the zones 1, 2, 3 and the cuffs 4 and their manufacture, reference is made to the description of the underpants 100.

With regard to the preferably provided training, arrangement and division of the zones 1, 2, 3 and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the FIGS. 3 and 4 directed.

Analogously to the underpants 100, the undershirt 200 can also be provided such that the first zone 1 is constructed in the manner described with respect to the second zone 2 of the underpants 100.

The formation of the second zone 2 is in the in the FIGS. 3 and 4 shown undershirt 200 optional. The second zone 2 is in the illustrated undershirt 200 anyway only a special function. The second zone 2 is provided to form a carrying belt or a rescue handle 9 with which it should be possible to lift the wearer of the undershirt 200 or to transport it out of the danger zone in the event of an injury. In the exemplary embodiment, the carrying belt 9 extends upwards from the back over the chest and / or from the back under the armpits to the shoulder and around the neck of the wearer when the undershirt 200 is worn correctly. Concerning the exact course is on the graphic representation in the FIGS. 3 and 4 directed. On the exact course of the strap 9 is of course not limited.

As is clear from the FIGS. 3 and 4 The carrying handle 9 preferably extends in such a way that it has a distance from the cuff 4, which runs around the neck of the wearer, so that a hand can engage under the carrying strap 9 in this area in order to lift the wearer of the undershirt 200.

Although the carrying belt 9 is preferably formed from a high-strength yarn in the undershirt 200, it is not absolutely necessary for the entire carrying belt 9 to consist of the high-strength yarn. It may be sufficient if the carrying belt 9 is preferably directly and seamlessly connected to the undershirt 200, but for example at least in the region in which it is provided that the carrying belt 9 is lifted by one hand, from another, likewise correspondingly stable material is formed. Furthermore, it is also not necessary that the carrying belt 9 compared to the zone 1 from a double layer is made of a spacer fabric or. 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 undershirt 200 according to the FIGS. 3 and 4 is optionally provided that two padding 10 are formed in the shoulders to facilitate the carrying of backpacks or pots. 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 FIGS. 3 and 4 shown undershirt 200 provided in the region of the sleeves and / or in the region of the waist, in particular in the region of the circumferential cuff around the waistband 4, 11 pockets, preferably einstericken. For example, the pockets 11 are designed to hold a smartphone, a key, an access card or other small parts.

The FIGS. 10 and 11 show an embodiment of an undershirt 200 and a T-shirt for a female wearer, for which purpose special female formations are provided in the region of the breast. All variants and embodiments relating to the embodiment of the undershirt 200 according to the FIGS. 3 and 4 are also described in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 10 and 11 realizable.

With regard to the preferably provided training, arrangement and division of the zones 1, 3 and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the FIGS. 10 and 11 directed. However, the invention is not limited thereto.

The embodiments according to the FIGS. 3 and 4 Figures 10 and 11 may be implemented for both male and female wearers except for the specific female breast formations.

The FIGS. 12 and 13 show a design of the textile garment as a brassiere 400. In a brassiere 400, all variants and configurations, already with respect to the undershirt 200 according to the FIGS. 3 and 4 respectively 10 and 11 have been implemented.

In the embodiment according to the FIGS. 12 and 13 it is envisaged that the brassiere 400 has a protected zone 1, which is seamlessly connected to a further zone 3, which is in two parts and which is a comfort zone and has already been described above. The further zone 3 has, as also already described, compared to the zone 1 improved elastic properties and may otherwise be configured in the manner as shown in the other embodiments. Also provided are preferably four cuffs 4, with respect to their design also referred to the embodiments already described.

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

The in the FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrated headgear 300 again has a first zone 1, a second zone 2, a further zone 3 and 4 cuffs.

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

Also provided are two different configurations of the further zone 3, which is subsequently subdivided into a further zone 3 or a further zone 3a. The further zone 3 differs from the zone 3a in that in addition to the use of an elastic yarn 6, the use of a high-strength yarn, in particular of a UHMWPE yarn 5, is provided in the further zone 3, preferably in that a wrapping yarn 7 is used, as exemplified in the FIGS. 7 and 8 is shown.

The further zone 3a has in the embodiment of the FIGS. 5 and 6 preferably no high strength yarn. Provided at the zone 3a, which is located in the upper head portion of the headgear 300, a net-like elastic fabric, ie preferably a mesh which is preferably breathable and in particular elastic. Can also be used in this case a Umwindegarn 7, but preferably waiving a high-strength yarn. That is, the elastic yarn 6, as in the FIGS. 7 and 8 can again form the soul, but is wrapped by a non-high-strength yarn, such as a flame-retardant yarn.

The term "upper head region of the headgear 300" is to be understood as the region of the headgear 300 which, when the headgear 300 is worn correctly, is attached to an upper region of the head of the wearer, starting and circulating from a lower region of the forehead of the wearer Carrier extends upwards, rests. This area is typically protected by emergency forces by a helmet so that the headgear 300 does not have any high strength yarn in this area. H. no additional ballistic protection.

With regard to the design and arrangement of the zones 1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the FIGS. 5 and 6 directed. The structure of the zones 1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a and the cuffs 4 can in principle again be such as has already been described with respect to the underpants 100, taking into account any changes preferably provided for the headgear 300, in particular to the Zones 1a, 3 and 3a.

The formation of the second zone 2 can optionally be dispensed with or the first zone 1 can occupy the area of the second zone 2. If appropriate, the first zone 1 can also be constructed in the manner described above with respect to the second zone 2, ie. H. the first zone 1 may have a spacer fabric, a denser yarn, an increased basis weight and the like, especially if the second zone 2 should be omitted. Reference is made to the description of the pants 100.

In the embodiments, in particular in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 5 and 6 , ie to the headgear 300, it may be provided that a so-called plating technique is used. This is particularly suitable in the first zone 1, 1a and / or in the second zone 2. It can be provided that the inner side 13 is formed from the penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5, in particular UHMWPE, and the outer side 12 is formed by a yarn having flame retardant properties and optionally printed with a camouflage print or is printable.

Similarly, the zones 1 and 2 of the other embodiments may be designed accordingly.

The FIG. 14 shows a possible embodiment of a sock 500. Provided here is a first zone 1, a two-part executed further zones 3 and a cuff 4. The zone 3 is formed as a comfort zone with respect to the zone 1 better elastic properties. With regard to the preferably provided training, arrangement and division of the zones 1, 3 and the cuffs 4 is on the representation in the FIG. 14 directed.

The FIG. 15 shows a possible embodiment of the textile garment as knee sock 600. Provided here is a first zone 1 and a three-part running zone 3, which is designed as a comfort zone with respect to the zone 1 improved elastic properties. Further, a cuff 4 is provided.

With regard to the preferably provided training, arrangement and division of the zones 1, 3 and the cuff 4 is on the representation in the FIG. 15 directed.

The FIGS. 16 and 17 show a possible embodiment of the textile garment as a glove or as an inner glove 700. The glove has a first zone 1, which is formed from a penetration of splinters inhibiting yarn 5, in particular UHMWPE. In the exemplary embodiment, a further zone 3 is formed in the area of the hands and on the back of the hand, which zone is designed as a comfort zone with elastic properties improved in relation to the zone 1. The further zone 3 on the back of the hand protrudes into the fingers of the glove 700.

Also provided is a cuff 4.

With regard to the preferably provided training, arrangement and division of the zones 1, 3 and the cuff 4 is on the representation in the FIGS. 16 and 17 directed.

With regard to both the sock 500 and the knee sock 600 and the inner glove 700 or, more generally, a glove, reference is made to the features and variants that have already been described with regard to the other exemplary embodiments. This applies in particular also with regard to the yarns which are to form the individual zones.

As is clear from the FIGS. 16 and 17 optionally, the glove 700 has tactile zones 14 at the fingertips. The tactile zones 14 are designed such that the operation of displays or the operation of a trigger of a weapon is simplified.

In a manner not shown may be used at partial points of the inner glove 700, a silicone yarn or a partial silicone application may be provided. It can also be provided that the tactile zones 14 are made of silicone. In also not shown In this way, the glove 700 can have at most one seam, which preferably serves as the "medical release".

The in the FIGS. 16 and 17 shown glove is preferably, as shown, pre-curved. The inner glove 700 may have in a manner not shown on the fingertips small tabs, with the aid of which it can be sewn in an outer glove, not shown. However, the inner glove 700 may also be designed as an outer glove.

The inner glove 700 according to the FIGS. 16 and 17 is preferably a seamless knit construction.

The FIGS. 18 and 19 show a textile garment with a torso 15 and two arm parts 16. The torso 15 is a knitted fabric which has at least one protected zone 1. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 15 is formed from a protected zone 1. In principle, however, the torso part 15 can also be constructed in such a way as in particular according to the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS FIGS. 3 and 4 or 10 and 11 is described, that is, it may be a second protected zone 2 and / or other zones 3, which should form a comfort zone, may be provided. In the embodiment, however, only a protected zone 1 is provided. The zone 1, as has already been described above with respect to the other embodiments, consists of a splinter-inhibiting yarn 5.

As is clear from the FIGS. 18 and 19 also shows, the textile garment shown there, which is referred to as "Combatshirt" briefly, two arm parts 16, which are formed of a woven material, that is a woven fabric. The arm parts 16 are formed langärmlig, but it is also a kurzärmlige training possible.

The torso 15 has a high collar 17 which is formed as a collar 4. Furthermore, the torso part 15 preferably has a further collar 4 at the lower end facing away from the neck opening.

The torso part 15 and also the collar 17 may have fire-retardant properties as well as being antistatic, antibacterial and hydrophilic. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 15 is formed as a seamless tube with optionally different knitting zones.

The torso member 15 according to the embodiment may preferably be provided to be worn directly on the body, that is, the additional underwear is not required. The torso part 15 fulfills the function of an underwear.

In the exemplary embodiment is provided in a manner not shown that the arm parts 16 are made of a lightweight, flame-retardant twill. Furthermore, it is also provided in a manner not shown that the arm parts have a camouflage print, preferably a 3-color camo print. At the elbows of the arm parts 16 pockets 18, preferably for receiving flexible elbow protectors (not shown), are provided.

The arm parts 16 each have a tab 19 with adhesive closures in the region of the sleeve ends, so that the width of the cuffs can be regulated. This is just like the bag 18 optional.

Furthermore, in the embodiment it is optionally provided to form a pin pocket 20 in the region of the front end of the left arm part 16. In a manner not shown may be provided in the region of the forearm of the arm parts 16 for ventilation, a mosquito net, which can be preferably opened and closed by a zipper.

In the area of the upper arms of the arm parts 16, additional pockets 21 may optionally be provided as storage space. Furthermore, a loop tape may be provided to receive a rank insignia and, if desired, simultaneously serve as pen storage.

In the exemplary embodiment, the collar 17 is designed as a stand-up collar, was dispensed with all the opening options to avoid bruises that can occur when the Combatshirt is preferably worn together with a carrying and protective equipment. The Combatshirt replaces the underwear, preferably an undershirt and can be worn as the lowest layer on the body. Furthermore, the Combatshirt replaced by the design with the arm parts a combat jacket, especially at high temperatures.

A holistic protection for the upper body results when the Combatshirt is worn together with a ballistic protective vest, therefore, preferably can be dispensed with a camouflage print for the torso part 15.

Claims (10)

1. A textile item of clothing with ballistic protection, wherein the textile item of clothing (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) is a knitted fabric, which has a plurality of differently protected zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a), wherein at least two different zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a) are connected seamlessly to one another and at least one first zone (1, 1a) is formed from a yarn (5) which inhibits the penetration of fragments, wherein the zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a) are knitted with one another.
2. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1,
   characterized in that
   there is a second zone (2), which provides a higher level of ballistic protection than the first zone (1, 1a).
3. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
   characterized in that
   a further zone (3, 3a) has an elastic yarn (6) or is formed by an elastic yarn.
4. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 3,
   characterized in that
   the further zone (3, 3a) is of flame-retardant and/or breathable design.
5. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 3 or 4,
   characterized in that
   the further zone (3, 3a) has a covered yarn (7), or is formed by a covered yarn (7), which has a core which is made of the elastic yarn (6) and has the yarn (5) which inhibits the penetration of fragments wound around it.
6. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 5,
   characterized by
   being designed in the form of underwear, underpants (100), a vest (200), T-shirt, head covering (300), headscarf, scarf, tubular scarf, balaclava, bra (400), sock (500), knee sock (600), glove, inner glove (700), shirt or long-sleeved shirt (800).
7. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 6,
   characterized in that
   in the case of the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of a vest (200) or of a T-shirt, a harness (9) is incorporated, preferably knitted into the same.
8. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 7,
   characterized in that
   in the case of the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of a head covering (300), scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf or balaclava, provision is made for the latter, in the upper head region, to form a further zone (3a) in the form of a net-like elastic knitted fabric, wherein, when the head covering (300), the scarf, the headscarf, the tubular scarf or the balaclava is being worn correctly, the upper head region fits against an upper region of the wearer's head, which extends upwards and all the way round from a lower region of the wearer's forehead.
9. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 8,
   characterized in that
   sub-regions and/or individual zones (1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a) have an outer side (12), which is knitted from a different material to that of the inner side (13) thereof.
10. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that
    the textile item of clothing (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) has a seam (8) in order for the flat-knitted textile item of clothing (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) to be formed into a textile body which is closed all the way round, in particular in the form of an item of underwear, of underpants (100), of a vest (200), of a T-shirt, of a head covering (300), of a headscarf, of a scarf, of a tubular scarf, of a balaclava, of a torso part (15) of a long-sleeved shirt (800), of a bra (400), of a sock (500), of a knee sock (600), of a glove, of an inner glove (700), of a shirt or of a long-sleeved shirt (800).

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