EP3783295B1 - Textile item of clothing - Google Patents

Description

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

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

The term "ballistic protective equipment" refers in particular to personal protective equipment in the form of clothing worn close to the body, which is intended to protect the wearer of the clothing from the effects of an explosion and the resulting splinters or to reduce their effects on the wearer.

Studies have shown that there is a sharp increase in abdominal injuries, particularly in the genital area, among military personnel and the civilian population in crisis areas, particularly in regions where terrorist activities regularly occur. One reason for this is that terrorists use unconventional explosive and incendiary devices, so-called LEDs. These are explosive devices that are usually positioned on the ground and exert their effect from the ground upwards. This creates primary and secondary fragments that injure the abdomen in particular. The explosion also accelerates particles of sand, dust and dirt. In addition, a pressure wave and fire are emitted from the explosive and incendiary devices.

From the state of the art, which is based on the US6,961,958 B1 is referred to, underwear with ballistic equipment is known. The underwear, for example underpants, has pockets into which ballistic protection packages are inserted. The ballistic protection packages can, for example, be a ballistic material called SPECTRAFLEX ^® from the Allied Signal Company. It is known from the US6,691,958 B1 also to use aramid filament or polyethylene filament, such as Twaron ^™ and Dyneema ^® , to produce the protective packages to be inserted into the pockets.

The US6,961,958 B1 The known device provides comparatively good protection against frontal fire, but can only provide inadequate protection against explosions from the aforementioned unconventional explosive and incendiary devices positioned close to the ground. Furthermore, there is a risk that the protective packages placed in the pockets could accidentally shift. In addition, the wearer of the underwear is hindered by the protective packages, for example if they are supposed to move lying on the ground or crawling.

Another disadvantage of known ballistic underpants is that their protective packages are only inadequately tailored to the areas of the abdomen that actually require particular protection.

The generic document discloses underwear, the base of which is composed of a UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knitwear that prevents the penetration of splinters and another textile material that differs from this. The various textile materials or the various zones that make up the underwear are sewn together. This invention was based on the idea that not all of the underwear has to be made of a uniform knitwear that prevents the penetration of splinters, but essentially only the areas that require special protection. In the context of this invention, it was therefore assumed that it is sufficient to use the UHMWPE knitwear in a first zone of the base that requires special protection. Furthermore, the invention was based on the idea that, in contrast to the prior art, as it is known from the US6,961,958 B1 It is known that the underwear is not initially made entirely from a non-ballistic material and then pockets are provided for ballistic protection packages. In contrast to this, the generic document discloses that the underwear is assembled by sewing several different textile materials together. This is intended to ensure that the underwear has a comparatively low surface weight and yet still offers good protection.

However, it has been shown that the protective effect of underwear manufactured in accordance with the disclosure of the generic document still needs to be improved. One problem is that the aforementioned LED booby traps release their effect in three waves (pressure, fire, fragments). First, a pressure wave acts on the textile item of clothing, in particular the underwear. This inflates it and the seams with which the individual textile surfaces are sewn together can burst. The surfaces that are supposed to ensure a ballistic protective effect remain essentially intact, but are no longer necessarily in the intended places, since all other surfaces may be destroyed and the seams in particular may be torn. If splinters and dirt impact on the body with the second wave due to the explosion, the ballistic protective effect is no longer reliably guaranteed. The splinters and dirt can therefore penetrate the body.

It has been shown that the first wave creates excess pressure, which literally inflates or blows up the textile garment. This pressure and the inflation cause the protective clothing to burst.

A further disadvantage of all known textile garments is that the sweat buffering and sweat transport, especially when UHMWPE is used, is unsatisfactory. The sweat is not transported to the outside, but collects between the wearer's skin and the garment.

In general, textile garments with ballistic protective equipment are not comfortable to wear on the skin.

Another significant disadvantage of the well-known textile clothing with ballistic protective equipment is that it is poorly suited for camouflage. UHMWPE is only available in white and black. Both colors are poorly suited for camouflaging textile clothing. Aramids as an alternative to UHMWPE cannot be dyed in some cases and also have yellow spots, which is very unfavorable in terms of camouflage.

Another disadvantage of aramids is that they are not UV-resistant and therefore have to be sealed in black foil and inserted into clothing as packages, which in turn is detrimental to camouflage. There is also clothing made of aramids. Although this is mostly worn as underwear, it is exposed to UV radiation when washed and dried. Furthermore, the mechanical stability of aramids is reduced by washing.

It is also desirable if the textile garment protects against blood-sucking insects and/or arachnids. A garment textile with vector protection is therefore DE 20 2007 017 715 U1 It is proposed that at least one active substance for repelling vectors is applied to and/or in a carrier device that can be handled separately from the clothing textile, wherein a device is provided for attaching the carrier device to, on or in the clothing textile and the device comprises a fixing device for reversibly fixing the carrier device to the clothing textile.

The present invention is based on the object of creating a textile garment with ballistic protective equipment which solves the disadvantages of the prior art, offers a high level of protection, is easy to handle and has as little impact on the wearer as possible.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1.

The textile garment according to the invention with a ballistic protective equipment has a knitted construction or a warp-knitted construction made of at least two yarns, wherein the knitted or warp-knitted construction has ballistic components and fire-resistant components.

By forming the textile garment from a knitted construction or a warp-knitted construction made of at least two yarns, the textile garment can be designed in such a way that it has a ballistic protective effect, preferably in particular splinter protection, and is nevertheless comfortable to wear on the skin. The inventor has recognized that a combination of at least two yarns can be used to produce a textile garment that can be designed to be highly strong in order to protect the wearer of the garment from the effects of an explosion and the resulting splinters, and also has other properties. As shown, this was not possible in the prior art.

The inventor has particularly recognized that for sufficient ballistic protection it is not necessary to make the textile garment only from a high-strength material that is protected against ballistic impacts. protective material, but that it is possible to give the textile garment additional properties without compromising ballistic protection.

The solution according to the invention also makes it possible in particular for both the sweat buffering and the sweat transport, which is unsatisfactory in particular with pure UHMWPE, to be improved by adding another yarn or by at least one other yarn having corresponding moisture-absorbing and/or moisture-transporting properties.

Preferably, the additional yarn or one of the additional yarns is designed in such a way that it absorbs moisture from the body and thus supports the body's thermoregulation. This property is particularly advantageous for textile garments that are worn directly on the skin and possibly also underneath other layers of clothing.

A knitted construction is particularly suitable for areas of a textile garment where high elasticity is required. This is especially true for garments that are worn directly on the body. A particular advantage is found in so-called combat shirts, where the torso part is intended to be worn directly on the body.

The solution according to the invention is fundamentally particularly suitable for combat shirts. These are long- or short-sleeved shirts whose torso part is worn close to the body, with the sleeve parts (long- or short-sleeved) made of a woven material. The sleeve parts can preferably be designed in the same way as is usual for jacket sleeves. In a combat shirt, it is particularly advantageous if the torso part is made according to the invention from a knitted construction or a warp-knitted construction which has at least two yarns, with the knitted or warp-knitted construction having ballistic parts and fire-resistant parts. It is particularly advantageous if the entire torso part is made from the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction.

Preferably, the torso part is seamless, and if necessary, it can be provided that the textile garment has a seam in order to form a circumferentially closed textile body, in this case a torso, from a flat-knitted textile part. If necessary, it can also be provided that the sleeve parts are attached to the torso part by seams or in some other way. The seams are preferably made of high-strength, ballistic yarns.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the yarns are knitted together and form the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction.

Because the yarns are knitted together, the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction can be made from one piece and provide the desired advantageous properties, i.e. at least provide ballistic protection and have a flame-retardant design.

Preferably, the entire textile garment is formed by the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction according to the invention. If necessary, it can be provided that cuffs, in particular in the area of the sleeves or in the area of the collar of the textile garment, are made of a different material or are made differently and then connected to the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction. However, the cuffs can also be formed in one piece with the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction.

According to the invention, it is particularly provided that the textile garment has a uniformly manufactured base body made of the knitted or warp-knitted construction according to the invention with the ballistic and fire-resistant components. Preferably, the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction forms the textile garment.

The knitted or warp-knitted construction can be uniformly designed, for example knitted. However, it is also possible for the knitted or warp-knitted construction to have zones with different densities and/or thicknesses, so that several zones can be formed, for example zones with higher ballistic protection or zones with higher elasticity. The knitted or warp-knitted construction is preferably seamless.

The formation of compacted and/or thickened knitted zones is particularly suitable for those areas of the garment where greater ballistic protection is advantageous.

The at least two yarns can be knitted together to form the knitted or warp-knitted construction according to the invention, for example, by providing each of the yarns used on one or more spools and then knitting the yarns together using a knitting program. It can be provided that, for example, two yarns with ballistic components are knitted with a yarn with fire-resistant components. It can also be provided that the incoming yarns have different thicknesses, for example the yarn with the ballistic component is thicker than the yarn with the fire-resistant component. Other yarns with different properties can also be provided.

A particularly advantageous textile garment results from the fact that the yarns are knitted together to form a knitted or warp-knitted construction, in contrast to the solution known from the prior art, in which the knitted construction was made only from a UHMWPE yarn.

The entanglement of a yarn that provides ballistic protection with at least one other yarn extends the protective function and wearing comfort of the textile garment.

By knitting the yarns together, they create an improved surface.

It is advantageous if the ballistic parts of the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction are formed by a yarn which inhibits the penetration of splinters and which comprises polyester or polyethylene, preferably ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

The use of a high-strength filament made of polyester or polyethylene is particularly suitable for creating a ballistic protective effect for the textile garment. Polyethylene, preferably ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, has proven particularly effective in this regard. According to the invention, the yarn preventing the penetration of splinters can be made of Dyneema ^® .

It is advantageous if a plastic filament called Dyneema ^® , developed by the Dutch company Royal DSM NV, or a plastic filament called Spectra ^® from Honeywell International Inc. is used as the yarn for forming the ballistic part of the knitted or warp-knitted construction.

The use of Dyneema ^® has proven to be particularly suitable for the yarn intended to provide ballistic protection, especially since Dyneema ^® has a high splinter protection effect and is also highly abrasion and scuff resistant.

In addition to the ballistic protective effect, a high-performance yarn made of Dyneema ^® also has the advantage that Dyneema ^® has very good abrasion values and high strength values, so that the solution according to the invention, despite the ballistic protective effect, is also suitable for other applications that do not actually require a ballistic protective effect, such as for motorcyclists, for whom the high abrasion resistance is an advantage in the event of a fall. Furthermore, the high abrasion resistance reduces the wear and tear of the textile garment.

Dyneema ^® is therefore particularly suitable as one of at least two yarns to form the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction and to represent a base material for this.

Dyneema ^® is currently available on the market in white or black, whereby Dyneema ^® in black is particularly suitable in combination with a yarn in another color for the textile garment according to the invention, with a view to a particularly advantageous camouflage for the textile garment, which is described in more detail below.

It is advantageous if the fire-resistant parts of the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction are formed from a yarn with flame-retardant properties. The yarn can preferably be made from viscose or contain viscose. Alternatively, the yarn can also preferably be formed as a spun yarn made from several fiber components.

Such a design has proven in tests to be particularly suitable for providing textile clothing with flame-retardant properties or for giving the knitted or warp-knitted construction the fire-resistant component. Furthermore, the yarns mentioned can be processed in a particularly advantageous manner with Dyneema ^® or another yarn which gives the knitted or warp-knitted construction the ballistic components. Furthermore, the aforementioned yarns have further advantageous properties which, as will be explained in more detail below, make it possible to impart further properties to the textile garment.

The aforementioned yarns with flame-retardant properties give the textile garment flame-retardant properties in addition to the splinter protection provided by the ballistic components, in particular by the fact that the yarns are knitted together. The yarns with flame-retardant properties are preferably selected in such a way or are present in such a proportion in the knitted or warp-knitted construction that the knitted or warp-knitted construction can withstand exposure to flames for 10 seconds in accordance with DIN EN 15025 without dripping, melting or the like, without the knitted or warp-knitted construction having to be covered by another textile layer (outer fabric).

The yarn with flame-retardant properties preferably consists predominantly of viscose. This is a modified or flame-retardant viscose.

In general, in the context of the invention, the term "viscose" is used to mean a flame-retardant viscose.

The yarn with flame retardant properties can preferably be made from Viscont ^® . Viscont ^® is a filament yarn made of 100% viscose. Alternatively, another yarn, preferably made of 100% viscose, can be used as the flame retardant yarn.

According to the invention, it can further be provided that the flame-retardant yarn as a spun yarn consists of at least three fiber components, among which are modacrylic, viscose and an antistatic fiber, preferably Belltron ^® .

The spun yarn preferably consists only of these three components, but may also contain other components if necessary.

The spun yarn that has flame-retardant properties can be made from Protal ^® , for example. Protal ^® is a spun yarn made from three fiber components (modacrylic, viscose, Belltron ^® ), i.e. a blended yarn. The distribution of the three fiber components and their proportions in the spun yarn does not have to be uniform, but can be selected in a suitable manner.

Forming the yarn with flame-retardant properties as a spun yarn offers further advantages, in particular the spun yarn can be further modified so that the textile garment acquires additional desired properties, as shown below.

It can be advantageous if the yarns with flame retardant properties are, for example, brown and/or green and/or beige in colour. The yarns with flame retardant properties can, in contrast to most high-strength yarns such as UHMWPE or Aramids, can be provided in different colours, which, as will be shown below, brings particular advantages with regard to the preferred camouflage of the textile garment.

According to the invention, the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction contains yarns which have vector protection.

Because the textile garment has vector protection, the wearer of the garment is largely protected from blood-sucking insects and arachnids. The vector protection is preferably integrated into the yarns.

It is advantageous if the yarns with flame-retardant properties also have vector protection. The inventor has found that vector protection can be integrated into the yarns with flame-retardant properties in a particularly advantageous manner. Alternatively, another yarn could of course be integrated into the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction or knitted together with the other yarns in order to offer vector protection.

It is advantageous if the yarns that have the flame-retardant properties are made of viscose or contain viscose, such as the aforementioned spun yarn, and part of the viscose is replaced by the vector protection. The proportion of viscose that is replaced by the vector protection or the proportion of the vector protection in the flame-retardant yarn can be selected in such a way that the textile garment has suitable vector protection and at the same time it is ensured that the amount of vector protection or insecticide, preferably permethrin, does not have a negative effect on the wearer of the textile garment. With regard to possible limit values, reference is made to the WHO guidelines or specifications.

It may be advantageous if the flame-retardant yarns have a weight proportion of 5 to 50%, preferably 10 to 30%, particularly preferably 10 to 20%, of vector protection.

According to the invention, the flame-retardant yarn can contain a proportion of Cell Solution ^® Protection. Cell Solution ^® Protection is a natural cellulose fiber in which the active ingredient permethrin is stored to effectively repel insects. The depot structure of the fiber allows the permethrin to pass from the inside of the fiber to the surface of the fiber with each wash cycle. Alternatively, a similar product, in particular one made from similar components, can be used and integrated into the flame-retardant yarn, in particular by replacing part of the viscose with the Cell Solution ^® with the insect protection in a spun fiber yarn or in a yarn that would otherwise be made from up to 100% viscose, such as Viscont ^® .

The textile garment according to the invention thus has a knitted or warp-knitted construction which can be provided by knitting two yarns together to form a knitted or warp-knitted construction, wherein one yarn is a yarn which prevents the penetration of splinters, preferably a high-strength polyethylene, in particular a UHMWPE. The other yarn can be a yarn with flame-retardant properties (FR yarn), which is preferably modified in such a way that it additionally has vector protection, as described above.

The vector protection can preferably be permethrin. The optional integration of the vector protection into the flame-retardant yarn provided according to the invention means that the yarn is evenly distributed over the textile garment, so that the textile garment is evenly equipped with the insect repellent or vector protection, preferably permethrin.

The vector protection is preferably mixed into the flame-retardant yarn.

Cell Solution ^® can be purchased as a spinning mass and mixed with a spun yarn, preferably Protal ^® . A yarn can then be produced via a spinning process.

The flame retardant yarn (FR yarn) may preferably be a combination of Protal ^® and Cell Solution ^® mixed together to form a yarn which is knitted together with the yarn having the ballistic properties, preferably UHMWPE, and particularly preferably Dyneema ^® .

A flame-retardant yarn which also provides vector protection is unknown in the state of the art.

The yarn with flame retardant properties (FR yarn) can be made from any suitable material. It does not have to be a yarn that consists of viscose or contains viscose.

Flame-retardant yarns are well known in the art.

The aforementioned design options result in a textile garment which, in addition to splinter protection, has flame-retardant properties, good wearing physiology and vector protection.

Vector protection is optional, as vector protection is not necessary for all applications. This is especially true if the textile garment is designed as underwear. However, for underwear, especially for military use in crisis regions, splinter protection and flame-retardant properties are advantageous, and this also applies to the outer fabric.

It is advantageous if the knitted or warp-knitted construction contains yarns that have antistatic properties.

For this purpose, the knitted or warp-knitted construction may contain an additional yarn. However, the antistatic property of the textile garment can particularly preferably be by ensuring that one of the yarns already used, preferably the yarn with the flame-retardant properties, also has antistatic properties. Antistatic properties can be achieved, for example, by adding fiber components during production of the yarn. The flame-retardant yarn is preferably designed as a spun fiber yarn and has an antistatic fiber component, for example Belltron ^® . The flame-retardant yarn is preferably Protal ^® , which consists of three fiber components, one of the fiber components being Belltron ^® . It can be sufficient here if Belltron ^® is added in a small percentage, in particular < 10%, preferably < 5%, particularly preferably 2% +/- 1%.

The antistatic properties of the knitted construction counteract electrostatic charging, which can arise, among other things, from the friction of different items of clothing against each other.

It is an advantage if the outer side of the textile garment has camouflage.

According to the invention, it is further provided that the knitted or warp-knitted construction contains yarns that can be dyed as desired.

In particular, if the textile garment is used in the military sector and in particular if the textile garment is a garment that the wearer of the garment wears on the outside, it can be advantageous if the textile garment is camouflaged. Camouflage can be created particularly easily by dyeing yarns of the knitted or warp-knitted construction in a suitable manner. For this purpose, the knitted or warp-knitted construction can additionally have dyed yarns that may also have vector protection and/or antistatic properties and/or properties that improve sweat buffering and/or sweat transport.

However, the inventor has recognized that it is possible for the yarn, which has flame-retardant properties, to also be dyed in a suitable manner. In contrast to the known yarns that have a ballistic protective effect, the FR yarns, i.e. the yarns that have flame-retardant properties, can be easily dyed.

By appropriately coloring the yarns, a camouflage effect can be created.

It is advantageous if the camouflage is provided by the coloring of the yarns of the knitted or warp-knitted construction.

Camouflage can be produced in a particularly advantageous manner if it is created by the yarns themselves. It should be noted that the yarns that create a ballistic protective effect are usually available in predetermined colors (for the sake of simplicity, white and black are also referred to as colors in this description). A particularly suitable yarn, namely UHMWPE, in particular in the form of Dyneema ^® yarn, is available in white and, more recently, in black. The inventor has recognised that the use of a black Dyneema ^® yarn is particularly suitable for producing camouflage in conjunction with the flame-retardant yarn. It is particularly advantageous if the flame-retardant yarn is used in a brown colour, for example light brown or dark brown, in a green colour or in beige. In conjunction with, for example, a black Dyneema ^® yarn, at least a mottled surface can be produced or a much better camouflage effect can be achieved than previously. The previously known yarns made of high-strength material were not suitable for camouflage. By knitting at least two yarns together, an overall design that is perfectly suitable for camouflage can be achieved despite the yarn's color being unsuitable for camouflage with its ballistic properties. If necessary, additional yarns containing other colours can be mixed in.

By mixing the preferably black filaments from the ballistic protective yarn and in particular a different color design of the fiber with the flame-retardant properties, the knitted or warp-knitted construction can have a mottled look. A mixing ratio that results in a black-brown, a black-green or a black-beige look is particularly suitable for this purpose.

According to the invention, the textile garment can comprise yarns that are dyed in any color. This ensures visual camouflage, despite the color specifications of UHMWPE, for example, which are awkward in terms of camouflage. These properties make it possible to wear the textile garment not only concealed, but also as an outer layer.

Alternatively or in addition to a suitable choice of yarn color, the textile garment can be printed with a camouflage color, which can further improve the camouflage effects.

The invention makes it possible to provide a textile item of clothing with ballistic and flame-retardant protection and also to ensure suitable camouflage. This was not possible with the prior art. For example, some aramids cannot be dyed and show yellow marks, which is very unfavorable from a camouflage point of view. The available colors of UHMWPE (white and black) are also unsuitable for camouflage. The above-described design of the inventive solution now makes it possible to wear the textile item of clothing as an outer layer in the military sector.

It is advantageous if the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction has a mixture of yarns of different colors.

It can also be advantageous if the camouflage is created or supported by printing the outside of the textile garment with a camouflage colour.

It is advantageous if the yarns containing the flame-retardant component are printed with a camouflage color to create the camouflage.

A further advantage of the solution according to the invention is that yarns which have a viscose content and can thus form the yarns with the flame-retardant properties when designed accordingly can be printed so that a camouflage print can be produced.

The yarn with the flame-retardant properties can thus preferably combine further properties, namely have vector protection and enable camouflage or contribute to camouflage, for example by suitably dyeing the yarn to achieve a suitable effect in combination with the high-strength yarn and/or by printing the yarn with the flame-retardant properties.

In principle, it is also possible to influence the camouflage design of the yarn with the flame-retardant properties, for example when it is available as a spun yarn, in particular as Protal ^® , by adding carbon black to the yarn in order to adjust the remission values.

It is advantageous if the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction is formed seamlessly from the yarns knitted together.

Preferably, the textile garment consists of a knitted or warp-knitted construction and is preferably seamless.

In one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the textile garment has a torso part which consists seamlessly of the knitted construction or the warp-knitted construction and in addition, for example, the sleeve parts of the textile garment are made of a different material, for example a woven fabric.

The inventor has recognized that the protective effect of the textile garment can be significantly improved by making the knitted or warp-knitted construction, preferably the entire textile garment, seamless. This avoids a previous problem, namely the seams bursting open due to the pressure wave of an explosion and the resulting loss of protective effect.

The inventor has further recognized that it is very advantageous if the textile garment fits tightly to the wearer's body, in particular if the textile garment is underwear or a T-shirt or a combat shirt, thereby preventing the textile garment from inflating due to the first pressure wave.

It is particularly advantageous if the textile garment is designed in such a way that it not only fits tightly to the body of the wearer of the garment with any cuffs provided, but the garment is designed in such a way that it fits tightly to the wearer of the garment as a whole.

The inventor has also identified and solved another problem of ballistically protected textiles from the state of the art, in particular according to the generic document. If individual zones are knitted independently of one another and then assembled to form a textile garment, open edges or predetermined breaking points inevitably arise. These open edges prevent the forces acting on them from being distributed as best as possible, since the filaments are cut off directly at the edge and the force can only be absorbed by the filaments up to this intersection point. However, the way soft ballistics works is based on the absorption and distribution of the kinetic energy that occurs. The threads of the garment that are directly hit are destroyed and/or stretched by the penetration of the bullet and thus distribute the energy to the surrounding threads. Because fabrics and scrims are generally manufactured at right angles, this energy distribution takes place mainly in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The force is further distributed to the surrounding threads via the intersection points of the fibers, which leads to a kind of chain reaction. The energy thus spreads further and further to the individual threads until the projectile has released its kinetic energy in its 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 yarns can only be absorbed up to the point of intersection. The seamless design of the knitted or warp-knitted construction, which is preferably provided, solves this problem. This means that the force of the bullet can be transmitted across the entire textile surface, instead of just across the directly affected area. The knitted yarns would thus (theoretically) dissipate the force almost endlessly, which leads to improved trauma values.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the textile garment is designed as underwear, underpants, undershirt, abdominal protection, T-shirt, headscarf, scarf, splinter protection collar, scarf, balaclava, tube scarf, combat shirt, torso part or long-sleeved shirt.

It can also be provided that the textile garment is designed as a glove, as an inner glove, as a sock, as a gaiter, as a knee-high, as a bra, as a T-shirt or underwear with feminine shapes, as a shirt or as a long-sleeved shirt.

The textile garment can be worn directly on the skin in all possible designs, i.e. the textile garment can also serve as underwear or replace underwear.

If the textile garment is designed as underpants, it is advantageous if it is designed in such a way that the underpants, when worn correctly by the wearer, reach high enough to cover the belly button - and run around in a ring at this height. This has the advantage that the underwear overlaps with any additional protective vest worn. In particular, the kidneys on the back of the person wearing the underwear can also be fully protected by the underwear and, if necessary, the protective vest.

It is also advantageous if the textile garment in a design as underpants extends to the knee of a wearer, preferably ending immediately above the knee when the wearer wears the underpants correctly.

According to the invention, the textile garment can have cuffs that are preferably seamlessly connected to the knitted or warp-knitted construction. The cuffs can have an elastic yarn or be formed by an elastic yarn. The cuffs can also be flame-retardant and/or breathable.

The cuffs do not necessarily have to be present on the textile garment and/or do not have to be seamlessly connected to the knitted or warp-knitted construction according to the invention.

In the context of the invention, the term "cuffs" also includes a design of the textile garment with only one waistband.

An antibacterial finish to the knitted or warp-knitted construction according to the invention can be advantageous.

It is advantageous if the knitted or warp-knitted construction according to the invention has hydrophilic properties.

It is advantageous if the knitted or warp-knitted construction has a tight mesh.

If the textile garment is designed as a garment for the upper body, for example an undershirt, T-shirt or combat shirt, it can be advantageous if padding is incorporated or formed in the shoulder area to make it easier to carry packing containers or backpacks, for example. It can also be advantageous if pockets are incorporated, preferably knitted in, in the area of the sleeves and/or cuffs, for example to hold smartphones, keys, access cards, pens or the like.

According to the invention, it can be provided that pockets and/or drawstrings are seamlessly integrated into the knitted or warp-knitted construction.

The above-described design of a textile garment for the upper body with padding and/or pockets is suitable for undershirts or T-shirts for men as well as for undershirts or T-shirts for women, whereby the undershirts and T-shirts can have corresponding female shapes. The above-mentioned designs are also suitable for a long-sleeved shirt, whereby in this case the pockets can preferably be formed in the sleeve parts, particularly preferably in the area of the upper arm.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the textile garment has a seam in order to form a circumferentially closed textile body from a flat and seamlessly knitted textile garment.

This does not change the optionally provided seamless design of the knitted or warp-knitted construction of the garment, but is only due to the preferred manufacturing process, which may provide that the ends of the flat-knitted garment are connected to one another in order to produce a textile body that the wearer can put on. Depending on the knitting process, the seam may also be completely dispensed with in order to produce a circumferentially closed textile body from the flat-knitted textile garment.

The aforementioned seam can, if necessary, be designed as a "medical release" so that in the event of an injury to the wearer of the textile garment, the garment can be removed quickly from the body. A design of the seam as a "medical release" can also be particularly useful if the textile garment is designed as an inner glove or glove.

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

According to the invention, the textile garment is manufactured in such a way that it fits as closely as possible to the body.

The cuffs can be made of an elastic and skin-friendly material. The cuffs are preferably connected without seams to the rest of the textile garment, in particular the underwear, underpants, undershirt, T-shirt, headgear, socks, knee socks, bra, inner glove, combat shirt, glove or long-sleeved shirt.

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

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

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the glove or the inner glove can have tactile zones, preferably at the fingertips. The glove can be worn alone or as an inner glove in another glove.

The glove is preferably designed in such a way that it has a high tactility, especially in the area of the fingertips, in order to facilitate the typical activities of a soldier, such as shooting or To enable or facilitate the operation of displays. A high level of tactility is particularly important in the area of the index finger when bent and on the thumb.

The glove according to the invention or the inner glove preferably has a seamless knitted or warp-knitted construction. Preferably, at most one seam is provided in order to form a closed body from a flat-knitted textile. The seam is then preferably designed as a "medical release", as already described.

Preferably, both the glove and the inner glove are pre-curved. The inner glove and the glove preferably have a tight fit. If designed as an inner glove, it can be designed to fit under a combat glove.

In an embodiment of the inner glove for firmly sewing to an outer glove, it can be provided that the inner glove has small tabs on the fingertips, via which the inner glove can be sewn into the outer glove.

According to the invention, it can be provided that when designed as an inner glove, this has silicone yarns or a partial silicone coating in places. This should, if necessary, prevent the gloves from sliding too much against each other and not providing any grip. Furthermore, silicone can make it easier to operate buttons and other devices.

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

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the textile garment has a torso part which is formed from a knitted fabric of at least two yarns knitted together, wherein sleeve parts made of a woven material are attached to the torso part.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the torso part and the sleeve parts form a combat shirt.

Preferably, the torso parts are knitted seamlessly from at least two yarns. Preferably, the sleeve parts are sewn onto the torso part.

The torso part can be designed as has already been described above within the scope of the invention or as will be described below.

The torso part is the part of a garment that covers a human torso and the sleeve parts are the part of the garment that at least partially covers the human arms when the garment is worn correctly.

The torso part is preferably made entirely from the knitted construction or warp-knitted construction according to the invention and thus has a uniform structure. Such a structure has proven to be particularly suitable for producing a so-called combat shirt, which fulfils the function of both underwear or a shirt and a combat jacket or can replace this item of clothing. The sleeve parts can be short-sleeved, but preferably long-sleeved.

The sleeve parts made of the woven material preferably also have a ballistic protective effect. The sleeve parts made of the woven material preferably also have flame-retardant properties.

The torso part can be provided with cuffs, particularly in the area of the neck opening and also at the lower end of the torso part facing away from it. The cuffs can be designed and attached in the way already described.

The textile garment with the torso part made of a knitted fabric and the sleeve parts made of a woven material, which is referred to below (and above) as a combat shirt, is particularly suitable for wearing instead of a combat jacket at higher outside temperatures. The sleeve parts can preferably be made of a woven fabric with a camouflage print. The woven fabric or the woven material means that the sleeve parts can withstand high loads, especially under the influence of moisture, and have permanently high strength values. Furthermore, the sleeve parts can be manufactured in such a way that they have a high air permeability.

The torso part of the combat shirt is preferably designed with a high collar.

The combat shirt is particularly suitable for use in combination with a ballistic protective vest. The knitted design of the torso part means there are no annoying or rubbing seams.

The torso part and also the sleeve parts can have fire-retardant properties and/or antistatic properties and/or antibacterial properties. The combat shirt can be hydrophilic.

According to the invention, the combat shirt can be used as underwear, which means that additional underwear does not need to be worn underneath. Optimal moisture transport can be ensured by designing the combat shirt close to the body. A channel running from the hem to the neckband can be provided using a knitting technique to achieve a Venturi effect, which improves moisture transport through the shirt.

The knitting technique used to achieve the Venturi effect ensures that heat and moisture are released into the environment via the neck area, which is particularly useful for the high collar.

The sleeve parts of the combat shirt are preferably made of a light, flame-retardant twill. The outer fabric can be made in a camouflage print. Vector protection can be applied preferably on both sides and hydrophilic properties on the inside of the sleeve parts. According to the invention, preformed pockets, preferably made of a highly abrasion-resistant and flame-retardant polyamide, can be provided on the elbows, into which flexible elbow protectors in particular can be inserted, preferably in the design as shown in the DE 20 2013 100 788 U1 described.

The elbow protectors can be designed for right/left use with pressed folds for movement and special bulges to protect the elbow and/or the upper forearm. The sleeve parts can also have pockets in the upper arm area that serve as storage space. A Velcro strap can also be provided that can hold a rank badge and can also be used as a pen holder.

The sleeve parts can preferably also have additional pen pockets, for example in the area of the front left sleeve.

Preferably, the cuffs are cut relatively wide so that they can be rolled up in the wrist area.

It can also be provided that the width of the cuffs can be adjusted using a tab with a hook and loop fastener.

According to the invention, ventilation with a mosquito net can be incorporated in the forearm area of the sleeve parts. For this purpose, a zipper, in particular a two-way zipper, can preferably be provided, which can preferably be opened in an O-shape.

It is advantageous if short zipper sliders and, if necessary, a zipper garage are provided at the ends of the ventilation openings, which reduces noise. The sleeve parts can preferably be designed in a raglan construction. The sleeve parts can preferably be connected to the torso part with a flatlock seam.

The combat shirt preferably has a high stand-up collar that has no openings at all. This is an advantage in order to avoid pressure points in this area when using a protective vest or carrying and protective equipment.

The upper material of the torso part can have camouflaging properties, but this is not absolutely necessary, since the torso part is covered during use by carrying and protective equipment that already has a camouflage function. The material of the torso part and the stand-up collar can preferably be hydrophilic and antibacterial.

The combat shirt can be worn in particular in combination with a ballistic protective vest and carrying and protective equipment as is common among military personnel. This represents a particularly advantageous inventive use.

The figures each show preferred embodiments in which individual features of the present invention are shown in combination with one another. The features of one embodiment can also be implemented separately from the other features of the same embodiment and can accordingly be combined by a person skilled in the art to form further useful combinations with features of other embodiments.

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 Vorderansicht auf ein textiles Bekleidungsstück in einer Ausgestaltung als Kniestrumpf;

Figur 8

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

Figur 9

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 8 dargestellten Handschuhs bzw. Innenhandschuhs;

Figur 10

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

Figur 11

eine Rückansicht des in Figur 10 dargestellten textilen Bekleidungsstücks;

Figur 12

eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Schnitts durch ein Spinnfasergarn mit flammhemmenden Eigenschaften und einem Vektorenschutz; und

Figur 13

eine prinzipmäßige Darstellung eines Strickprozesses zur Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Strickkonstruktion.

Die Herstellung von Textilien und die verschiedenen Verarbeitungsverfahren für Textilien sind aus dem allgemeinen Stand der Technik hinlänglich bekannt, weshalb nachfolgend nur auf die spezifischen Besonderheiten des erfindungsgemäßen textilen Bekleidungsstücks näher eingegangen wird.It shows:

Figure 1

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

Figure 2

a rear view of the Figure 1 depicted underpants;

Figure 3

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

Figure 4

a rear view of the Figure 3 shown T-shirts or undershirts;

Figure 5

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

Figure 6

a rear view of the Figure 5 depicted headgear;

Figure 7

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

Figure 8

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

Figure 9

a rear view of the Figure 8 shown glove or inner glove;

Figure 10

a front view of a textile garment in a design with a torso part made of a knitted fabric and sleeve parts made of a woven material;

Figure 11

a rear view of the Figure 10 textile garment shown;

Figure 12

a schematic representation of a section through a spun yarn with flame retardant properties and vector protection; and

Figure 13

a schematic representation of a knitting process for producing the knitted construction according to the invention.

The production of textiles and the various processing methods for textiles are well known from the general state of the art, which is why only the specific features of the textile garment according to the invention will be discussed in more detail below.

A flat knitting machine is particularly suitable for producing the textile garment according to the invention.

All features of the exemplary embodiments presented below, in particular the features that are presented using the various embodiments of the textile item of clothing, can be combined with one another as desired. The features that are mentioned with regard to one embodiment can also be transferred to the other embodiments in order to produce further advantageous variants of the textile item of clothing according to the invention. Furthermore, the features of the embodiments that are not explicitly designated as essential to the invention can also be omitted.

The exemplary embodiments shown below show a textile item of clothing that is designed as underpants 100 or as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt or as headgear 300, headscarf, scarf, tube scarf or balaclava. However, the invention is not limited to this. It can also be other items of clothing in particular where ballistic protection is advantageous.

The illustrated embodiments also show a textile item of clothing which is designed as a knee sock 400 or as a glove or inner glove 500.

The Figures 10 and 11 show a design of the textile garment as a so-called Combatshirt 600, which is described in more detail below.

The underpants 100 shown refer to underpants for men. However, underpants for women can also be designed in a similar way.

Figure 1 shows a textile garment with ballistic protective equipment in a design as underpants 100. The underpants are designed as a knitted construction 1 or as a knitted fabric made of at least two yarns 2, 3 (in Figure 1 not shown in detail). In the example, exactly two yarns are provided, but here a different number of yarns is also possible. The yarns 2, 3 are in principle in Figure 13 illustrated using the knitting process.

In the exemplary embodiment, a knitted construction 1 is shown and described; analogously, the textile garment can also be constructed as a warp-knitted construction. Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment, only a few embodiments of the textile garment are shown as examples.

The knitting construction 1 is in Figure 1 as well as in the Figures 2 to 11 designed in such a way that it has ballistic components and fireproof components.

The yarns 2, 3 that form the knitted construction 1 are, as is basically the case in Figure 13 shown, entangled together.

The knitting process, which is exemplified in Figure 13 shown can be carried out in a known manner, for example circular knitting can also be provided.

The yarns 2, 3 can be wound around each other, twisted or otherwise knitted together.

In the exemplary embodiments, it is provided that the ballistic parts of the knitted construction 1 are formed by a yarn 2 that inhibits the penetration of splinters. The yarn 2 can consist of polyester or polyethylene. In the exemplary embodiment, the yarn 2 is designed as UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene).

A particularly suitable UHMWPE is sold under the trade name Dyneema ^® by the Dutch chemical company Royal DSM NV. Dyneema ^® is a high-strength polyethylene filament with a tensile strength of 3 to 5 GPa. Dyneema ^® is a highly crystalline, highly stretched UHMWPE. Although the Dyneema ^® filament is particularly suitable for producing the yarn 2, the invention is not limited to this.

The Dyneema ^® used in the example is black in color.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is further provided that the fire-resistant parts of the knitted construction 1 are formed by a yarn 3 with flame-retardant properties. A yarn made of viscose, in particular 100% viscose, for example Viscont ^® , is particularly suitable for this purpose. Furthermore, it is advisable to use the yarn 3, as shown in the exemplary embodiment using the Figure 12 shown in principle, also as a spun fiber yarn 3 from several fiber components.

The spun yarn 3 can be provided by a Protal ^® yarn. The multiple fiber components from which the spun yarn 3 is formed can preferably be modacrylic 4, viscose 5 and Belltron ^® 6. This represents a common structure for a Protal ^® yarn.

In the example shown, yarn 3 with flame-retardant properties is brown in color. However, other color designs, particularly green or beige, are also possible.

In the embodiment, a particularly advantageous design of the yarn 3 as a spun yarn is provided, with an additional fiber component 7 that provides vector protection being added. The yarn 3 thus also contains vector protection 7 in addition to the flame-retardant property. The vector protection can have a weight proportion of 5 to 50%, preferably 5 to 20 %, particularly preferably 10 to 20% of the weight of the flame-retardant yarn. The values are preferred, the invention is not restricted to them.

As can be seen from Figure 12 can be seen, the yarn 3 can preferably have four components, namely modacrylic 4, viscose 5, Belltron ^® 6 and the vector protection 7. The vector protection 7 can be designed, for example, as Cell Solution ^® , which is provided with an insect protection. The yarn 3 can be achieved by, for example, mixing the fiber components modacrylic 4, viscose 5 and Belltron ^® 6, in particular possibly already combined as Protal ^® with a Cell Solution ^® fiber and combining them, for example spinning, to form a yarn 3 using known processes.

These methods are basically known from the state of the art.

The knitted construction 1 shown in the embodiments has antistatic properties. In the embodiment, this is achieved by preferably the yarn 3 having an antistatic component. In Figure 12 is shown here as an example of the antistatic component Belltron ^® 6. However, other antistatic components can also be used here.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that at least the textile items of clothing that the wearer of the item of clothing wears on the outside or as an outer layer have camouflage 8. In the case of the underpants 100 or the T-shirt 200, such camouflage can be dispensed with. However, it is advantageous if the Figures 8 and 9 The glove 500 shown has camouflage, particularly if it is an outer glove. This may be omitted for an inner glove.

In the exemplary embodiment, the camouflage 8 can be achieved in particular by a suitable coloring of the yarns 2, 3 of the knitted construction 1. It should be noted that, especially when the yarn 2 is designed as a Dyneema ^® yarn, only two colors are available, namely white and black. In the exemplary embodiment, a black yarn 2 is used here, with the yarn 3 then having a suitable different color in order to produce a camouflage, preferably also a mottled effect.

In addition, in a manner not shown in more detail, it can also be provided that the outside of the textile garment is printed with a camouflage colour in order to produce a camouflage 8.

In the embodiment, it is further provided that the yarn 3 enables sweat buffering and/or sweat transport, preferably the yarn 3 is hydrophilic.

In the embodiment, it is further provided that the knitted construction 1 is made seamlessly from the knitted yarns 2, 3. In this case, as in Figure 1 shown by way of example, however, it may be provided that the textile garment has two seams 9 in order to be able to Garment to form a circumferentially closed textile body, in the embodiment the underpants 100.

The textile garment can have pockets 10 ( Figures 3 and 4 ) or drawstrings, which are preferably seamlessly integrated.

Not shown in the embodiment, but basically possible, is that the textile garment does not consist entirely of the knitted construction 1, but has further elements, in particular elastic inserts, to increase the wearing comfort. Preferably, however, this is not provided, but in principle particularly in the embodiments according to the Figures 1 to 11 possible.

The knitted construction 1 can be knitted uniformly in each of the embodiments. However, it is also possible for the knitted construction 1 to have differently knitted, in particular differently compressed and/or thickened zones.

As can be seen from the Figures 1 and 2 The underpants 100 shown there have cuffs 11, whereby the cuffs 11 can have an elastic yarn or are formed by an elastic yarn (not shown in more detail). In this area, a particularly high level of elasticity is advantageous. A flame-retardant design can also be provided here. The yarn used to produce the cuffs 11 can be a wrapping yarn with a suitable structure.

A material that is typically used to make cuffs, especially one that has a particularly high level of elasticity, can also be used here.

An example is the Figure 1 a seam 9 is shown. This seam 9 serves only to create a circumferentially closed textile body from the flat and seamless knitted textile fabric, according to Figure 1 underpants. This depends on the knitting machine. In the exemplary embodiment, the use of a flat knitting machine is provided, wherein the ends of the flat and seamlessly produced knitted fabric are to be connected to one another in order to form a closed textile body. A closed textile body is to be understood as meaning that it has, for example, the shape of underpants 100, an undershirt 200, a T-shirt, a head covering 300, a headscarf, a tube scarf, a balaclava, a sock, a knee sock 400, a glove or an inner glove 500, a jacket, a combat shirt 600, trousers, combat trousers for the military, a splinter protection collar, a lower abdomen protector or a torso part 17.

The Figure 2 shows the underpants 100 from the back.

The Figures 3 and 4 show an embodiment of the textile garment according to the invention as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt. For the sake of simplicity, the term undershirt 200 is used below, It can also be a T-shirt. The undershirt 200 is available in the Figures 3 and 4 exemplary designed with sleeves, but this is optional.

Optional is in the Figures 3 and 4 a carrying strap or rescue handle 9 is formed, with which it should be possible to lift the wearer of the undershirt 200 or to transport him out of the danger area in the event of an injury. The rescue handle 9 runs in the exemplary embodiment from the back over the chest and/or from the back under the armpits up to the shoulder and around the back of the neck of the wearer when the undershirt 200 is worn correctly. Regarding the exact course, please refer to the graphic representation in the Figures 3 and 4 Of course, rescue grip 9 is not limited to the exact course.

As can be seen from the Figures 3 and 4 The rescue handle 9 preferably extends in such a way that it is spaced apart from the cuff 4, which runs around the wearer's neck, so that a hand can grip the rescue handle 9 in this area in order to lift the wearer of the undershirt 200. The rescue handle 9 in the undershirt 200 is preferably made of a high-strength yarn.

When trained as an undershirt 200 according to the Figures 3 and 4 optionally, two paddings 13 are provided in the shoulder area to make it easier to carry backpacks or packing containers. These can be implemented by applying a separate padding or by giving the knitted construction 1 a corresponding design in this area, for example by forming a spacer knit, possibly without providing a ballistic protective effect.

Also optional is the Figures 3 and 4 illustrated undershirt 200, pockets 10 are provided in the area of the sleeves and/or in the area of the waist, in particular in the area of the cuff 4 running around the waist, preferably by knitting them in. The pockets 10 should be suitable, for example, for holding a smartphone, a key, an access card or other small items.

The Figures 5 and 6 show a design of the textile item of clothing as headgear 300, scarf, headscarf, tube scarf or balaclava. For the sake of simplicity, only headgear 300 is referred to below. However, this can also be a scarf, a headscarf, a tube scarf or a balaclava.

In the Figures 5 and 6 it is provided that the mouth is covered by a zone 14 which has a higher air permeability and may not be part of the knitted construction 1 according to the invention.

The headgear 300 can have a net-like elastic knit 15, which is preferably breathable and in particular elastic. The net-like elastic knit 15 can be in the upper head area of the headgear and may not be part of the knitted construction 1 according to the invention.

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, rests against an upper region of the wearer's head which extends upwards from and around a lower region of the wearer's forehead. This region is typically protected by a helmet in the case of emergency forces, so that the headgear 300 does not need to have any high-strength yarn, i.e. no ballistic protection, in this region.

The headgear 300 preferably has a camouflage 8.

The Figure 7 shows a possible design of the textile garment as a knee-high 400. Alternatively, a design as a sock can also be provided. If necessary, the knee-high 400 (in Figure 1 not shown in detail) have elastic zones. Shown in Figure 7 a cuff 11.

The Figures 8 and 9 show a possible design of the textile garment as a glove or as an inner glove 500.

As can be seen from Figure 9 The glove 500 has - optionally - tactile zones 16 on the fingertips. The tactile zones 16 are designed in such a way that the operation of displays or the operation of a weapon's trigger is simplified.

In a manner not shown in detail, a silicone yarn can be used on parts of the inner glove 500 or a partial application of silicone can be provided. It can also be provided that the tactile zones 16 are made of silicone. In a manner also not shown in detail, the glove 500 can have a maximum of one seam, which preferably serves as a "medical release".

The one in the Figures 7 and 9 The glove shown is preferably pre-curved as shown. The inner glove 500 can have small tabs on the fingertips in a manner not shown in detail, with the help of which it can be sewn into an outer glove (not shown). The inner glove 500 can, however, also be designed as an outer glove.

The inner glove 500 according to the Figures 8 and 9 is preferably a seamless knitted construction 1 made of two yarns 2, 3.

The Figures 10 and 11 show a textile item of clothing in a particularly preferred embodiment as a combat shirt 600. The combat shirt 600 has a torso part 17 and two sleeve parts 18. The torso part 17 is a knitted fabric or is preferably completely formed by the knitted construction 1 according to the invention. The knitted construction 1 is preferably formed by the yarns 2, 3. The torso part 17 of the combat shirt 600 is knitted seamlessly from the knitted construction 1. The sleeve parts 18 are made of a woven material, i.e. a woven fabric. The sleeve parts 18 are long-sleeved, but short-sleeved design is also possible.

In the exemplary embodiment, the sleeve parts 18 are sewn to the torso part 17. The torso part 17 has a high collar 19, which is designed as a waistband 11. Furthermore, the torso part 17 preferably has a further waistband 11 at the lower end facing away from the neck opening. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 17 and also the collar 19 have fire-retardant properties and are antistatic and preferably also antibacterial and hydrophilic. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 17 is designed as a seamless tube.

The torso part 17 according to the embodiment can preferably be provided in order to wear it directly on the body, i.e. the additional wearing of underwear underneath is not necessary. The torso part 17 fulfills the function of underwear.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided in a manner not shown in detail that the sleeve parts 18 are made of a light, flame-retardant twill. Furthermore, it is provided in a manner also not shown that the sleeve parts 18 have a camouflage print, preferably a three-color camouflage print. Pockets 20, preferably for holding flexible elbow protectors (not shown), are provided on the elbows of the sleeve parts 18.

The sleeve parts 18 each have a tab 21 with hook-and-loop fasteners in the area of the cuffs so that the width of the cuffs can be regulated. This is optional, just like the pockets 20.

Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment, it is optionally provided to form a pen pocket 22 in the area of the front end of the left sleeve part 18. In a manner not shown in detail, a mosquito net can be provided in the area of the forearm of the sleeve parts 18 for ventilation, which can preferably be opened and closed using a zipper.

In the area of the upper arms of the sleeve parts 18, additional pockets 20 can optionally be provided as storage space. Furthermore, a Velcro strap can be provided to hold a rank insignia and, if necessary, to serve as a pen holder at the same time.

In the exemplary embodiment, the collar 19 is designed as a stand-up collar, in which all opening options have been dispensed with in order to avoid pressure points that can arise when the combat shirt 600 is preferably worn together with carrying and protective equipment. The combat shirt 600 replaces underwear, preferably an undershirt, and can be worn as the bottom layer on the body. Furthermore, the combat shirt 600 replaces a combat jacket due to the design with the sleeve parts 18, especially at high temperatures.

Holistic protection for the upper body is achieved when the Combatshirt 600 is worn together with a ballistic protective vest, so camouflage 8 for the torso part 17 may not be necessary.

In the example according to the Figures 10 and 11 However, a camouflage 8 is provided, which can be achieved by a suitable choice of colour of the yarns 2, 3, in particular the yarn 3, and if necessary alternatively and additionally by a camouflage print.

The textile garment according to the invention can also be a so-called smock, which is a combat jacket or a so-called operational or commando jacket.

The Figure 12 shows a possible structure of the flame-retardant yarn 3, wherein the flame-retardant yarn 3 comprises modacrylic 4, viscose 5, Belltron ^® 6 and a vector protection 7, preferably Cell Solution ^® , as components.

The Figure 13 shows a knitting process in principle. A pair of underpants 100 is shown, which has a knitted construction 1, made from yarns 2, 3. The yarns 2 and 3 are unwound from spools 23. A knitting machine 24 is provided for knitting. According to the invention, it can also be provided that the yarn 2 in particular is unwound from two spools 23, so that the knitted construction 1 consists of two yarns 2 and one yarn 3. However, this is optional. In Figure 13 Two spools 23 are also shown for the yarn 3.

Claims (12)

1. A textile item of clothing having a ballistic protection equipment, wherein the textile item of clothing has a knitted construction (1) or a warp-/weft-knitted construction from at least two yarns (2, 3), wherein the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction has ballistic proportions and flame-resistant proportions,
   characterized in that
   the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns which have a vector protection (7), and that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns which are capable of being dyed in an arbitrary manner.
2. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1,
   characterized in that
   the yarns (2,3) are interknitted and form the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction.
3. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
   characterized in that

   the flame-resistant proportions of the knitted construction (1) or the of warp-/weft-knitted construction are formed by a yarn (3) having flame-retardant properties,

   wherein the yarn (3) is configured from viscose, or the yarn (3) is configured from spun-fiber yarn from a plurality of fiber components.
4. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 3,
   characterized in that
   the yarn (3) having flame-retardant properties is formed from Viscont or that the flame-retardant yarn (3) as a spun-fiber yarn is composed of at least three fiber components including modacrylic, viscose, and Belltron.
5. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 3 or 4,
   characterized in that
   the yarns (3) having the flame-retardant properties have a brown and/or green and/or beige color.
6. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 5,
   characterized in that
   the yarns (3) having the flame-retardant properties additionally have a vector protection (7).
7. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 6,
   characterized in that
   the flame-retardant yarns (3) have a proportion by weight of 5 to 50%, preferably 5 to 30%, particularly preferably 10 to 20%, of a vector protection (7).
8. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 7,
   characterized in that
   the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns (3) which have an antistatic property.
9. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 2 to 8,
   characterized in that
   the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction is formed seamlessly from the interknitted yarns (2, 3).
10. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that
    the textile item of clothing has at least one knitted fabric and at least one woven fabric that is connected to the knitted fabric.
11. The textile item of clothing as claimed in one of claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in that

    the textile item is designed as a torso part (17) and

    the torso part (17) is a knitted fabric from at least two interknitted yarns (2, 3),

    wherein sleeve parts (18) from a woven material are attached to the torso part (17).
12. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 11,
    characterized in that
    the torso part (17) is seamlessly knitted from the at least two yarns (2, 3) and the sleeve parts (18) are sewn thereto.

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