EP4142536A1 - Multilayered glove with wicking and sweat-absorbing functionalty - Google Patents

Multilayered glove with wicking and sweat-absorbing functionalty

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EP4142536A1
EP4142536A1 EP21795410.6A EP21795410A EP4142536A1 EP 4142536 A1 EP4142536 A1 EP 4142536A1 EP 21795410 A EP21795410 A EP 21795410A EP 4142536 A1 EP4142536 A1 EP 4142536A1
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glove
wool
wicking
glove according
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Wilhelm BÄCKSTRÖM
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Gglove AB
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D19/00—Gloves
    • A41D19/0055—Plastic or rubber gloves
    • A41D19/0058—Three-dimensional gloves
    • A41D19/0065—Three-dimensional gloves with a textile layer underneath
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D19/00—Gloves
    • A41D19/0006—Gloves made of several layers of material
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/10—Patterned fabrics or articles
    • D04B1/12—Patterned fabrics or articles characterised by thread material
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/22—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
    • D04B1/24—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
    • D04B1/28—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel gloves
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2500/00—Materials for garments
    • A41D2500/10—Knitted
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/10—Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/12—Hygroscopic; Water retaining
    • A41D31/125—Moisture handling or wicking function through layered materials
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2401/00—Physical properties
    • D10B2401/02—Moisture-responsive characteristics
    • D10B2401/021—Moisture-responsive characteristics hydrophobic
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2401/00—Physical properties
    • D10B2401/02—Moisture-responsive characteristics
    • D10B2401/022—Moisture-responsive characteristics hydrophylic
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2403/00—Details of fabric structure established in the fabric forming process
    • D10B2403/01—Surface features
    • D10B2403/011—Dissimilar front and back faces
    • D10B2403/0114—Dissimilar front and back faces with one or more yarns appearing predominantly on one face, e.g. plated or paralleled yarns
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2501/00—Wearing apparel
    • D10B2501/04—Outerwear; Protective garments
    • D10B2501/041—Gloves

Abstract

A glove (1 ), comprising at least three layers comprising a first layer (2) consisting of a hydrophobic material with a wicking ability, a second layer (3) comprising a hydrophilic material with an absorption ability, and a third layer (4) consisting of a material which is waterproof.

Description

Title
MULTILAYERED GLOVE WITH WICKING AND SWEAT-ABSORBING FUNCTIONALTY
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a glove, in particular a glove having a waterproof layer that makes it useful for washing and dishing applications and/or other applications in which waterproof properties are vital.
BACKGROUND ART
Waterproof gloves are requested in many applications, such as any handling of liquids that may affect the skin, washing, dishing or in connection with activities such as sports, in which it is requested that the skin of a person is prevented from direct contact with a liquid, which is normally water.
Gloves having a single waterproof layer are known, as well as gloves having an inner layer in combination with an outer layer that is waterproof. In the first case, the skin of the user will be in direct contact with the waterproof layer, while in the second case the skin will be in contact with the inner layer. The waterproof layer may comprise a polymer or rubber and the inner layer may comprise a textile. Common materials are latex, PVC, silicone and nitrile rubber.
In the first case, sweat from the skin will form a layer between the skin and the waterproof layer. The skin will thus be subjected to a humidity which is uncomfortable and may also cause eczema. In cases in which the waterproof layer comprises rubber or nitrile, the waterproof layer material may in itself also be allergenic.
In the second case, the inner layer may adopt the sweat from the skin, but there will still be a problem of the skin being subjected to humidity. In particular, persons having a skin sensitive to eczema will still suffer from the humidity in such a glove. A typical inner layer material may comprise cotton. THE OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to present a glove having a design that will reduce or solve the problems encountered with gloves of prior art as described hereinabove.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention is achieved by means of a glove, comprising at least three layers comprising a first layer consisting of a hydrophobic material having a high wicking ability, a second layer comprising a hydrophilic material having high absorption ability, and a third layer consisting of a material which is waterproof. The first layer is the innermost of said layers, the second layer forms an intermediate layer between the first layer and the third layer, and the third layer forms an outermost layer of said three layers, when the glove is in an operational position (i.e. not turned inside out). Sweat from the skin will be transported through the first layer and absorbed by the second layer, thereby to a high degree preventing direct contact between the skin and the sweat. According to one embodiment, the third layer is also steam proof. Depending on knitting technique for forming and joining the first and second layer, the second layer may consist of a mixture of said hydrophilic material and said hydrophobic material, or solely consist of the hydrophilic material.
Wicking is referred to as the ability of a fibre to transport moisture along its surface structure.
According to one embodiment, said first layer consists of polyester, PET, polypropylene, PP, wool, or a combination thereof.
According to one embodiment, the first layer consists of polypropylene, PP. In tests, it has been observed that PP has a higher wicking ability than polyester.
According to one embodiment, the first layer comprises fibres.
According one embodiment, the first layer comprises synthetic fibres. Relatively easily, synthetic fibres may be provided with a predetermined cross-sectional shape that will promote their wicking ability. According to one embodiment, said first layer comprises fibres having a trilobal cross-sectional surface. A fibre having trilobal cross-section will have a higher wicking ability than a corresponding fibre (same material and dimension) having a circular cross-section.
According to one embodiment, said second layer comprises wool, a textile made of wood/cellulose, or a combination thereof. According to one embodiment, the wool is a wool treated to be able to withstand washing at 40 C without shrinking. Wool has the advantage of having a great absorption capacity. According to one embodiment, the wool fibre is provided with a film thereon of a material having lower content of lanoline than the wool fibre, in order to further reduce skin irritation. According to one embodiment, wool is wool EXP.
According to one embodiment, the second layer comprises wool fibres having a protective layer thereon preventing lanolin in the wool from being exposed on the surface of the fibre.
According to one embodiment, the first layer comprises a knitted structure. A knitted structure is generally porous and stretchable, and more stretchable than a woven structure. Preferably, the first layer is a stocking stitch layer.
According to one embodiment, the second layer comprises a knitted structure.
According to one embodiment, the first and second layer are knitted with a gauge which is larger than 10. The gauge is referred to as the number of knitting needles per inch, when knitting with a knit maching. A higher gauge will result in better wicking ability and absorption for a predetermined combined thickness for the first and second layers.
According to one embodiment, the first layer and the second layer are formed by means of Swiss wevenit or by means of plaited stocking stitch. In test with distilled water, plaited stocking stitch resulted in improved wicking ability of the first layer as well as better absorption of the second layer. The first and second layers are joined by means of the plated stocking stitch or the Swiss wevenit.
Stocking stitch is a classic knitting pattern where you alternate knit stitches in the first row and purl stitches in the return row. It creates a very smooth and stretchy surface on the right side and that's the reason why it is favored in very fine stockings. According to embodiments of the present invention, the right side forms the second layer and the wrong side forms first layer. In tests performed by the applicant, it has been observed that structures of stocking stitch has better wicking ability than knitted structures according the single piquet principle, the double piquet principle and the honeycomb principle.
Plaited stocking stitch comprises knitting the tricot on the right side, while the plaiting is introduced on the wrong side of the product. The two sides are homogenous and separate from each other, forming the first layer and the second layer of the glove according to the present invention. The plaited wrong side will form the side of the first layer, which is turned away from the second layer, and thus in contact with the skin of a user.
Swiss wevenit is referred to as a knitting made of four stitching systems, wherein stitching systems one and three knits the second (moisture-absorbing) layer, and stitching systems two and four knits the first (wicking) layer. One side of the thus knitted fabric will, as a result of the use of Swiss wevenit, consist of only the wicking material (thereby forming the first layer), while the other side consists of a mixture of the moisture-absorbing material and the wicking material (thereby forming the second layer).
According to one embodiment, the third layer consists of a polymer or rubber. The fabric formed by the first and second layers may be provided as an inner glove arranged inside an outer glove formed by the third layer, and removably arranged with regard to the latter, such that it may be removed and washed separately. As an alternative, said fabric may be permanently attached to the outer glove.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a cross-section showing layers of a glove according to the invention. Fig. 2 shows the principle of stocking stitch,
Fig. 3 shows the principle of plaited stocking stitch, and
Fig, 4 is a figure showing the four knitting principles of Swiss Wevenit, DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a glove 1 according to the invention. The glove 1 comprises three layers comprising a first layer 2 consisting of a hydrophobic material having a high wicking ability, a second layer 3 consisting of a hydrophilic material med high absorption ability, and a third layer 4 consisting of a material which is waterproof. In other words, the wicking ability of the first layer 2 is higher than the wicking ability of the second layer 3, and the second layer 3 is more hydrophilic and has higher absorption ability (ability of absorbing moisture) than the first layer 2.
According to one embodiment, the first layer 2 consists of polypropylene fibres and the second layer 3 that consists of a cellolusic fibres of botanic origin, manufactured and sold under the trade markTencel A 100. The first layer 2 is attached to the second layer by plaited stocking stitch. The gauge is 14. The third layer 4 comprises neoprene rubber. As an alternative, the first layer 2 is attached to the second layer 3 by means of Swiss wevenit, whereby the second layer is a mixture of the hydrophobic material and the hydrophilic material, with gauge 20. The fibres of the first layer have a trilobal cross-section.
A first alternative embodiment differs from the embodiment mentioned above in that the second layer 3 consists of wool (Wool EXP) having a protective layer on the fibres preventing lanolin in the wool from being exposed on the surface of the wool fibre.
A second alternative embodiment differs from the embodiment mentioned above in that the second layer 3 consists of cotton.
As a further alternative, the above-mentioned embodiments may have a first layer consisting of polyester.
Fig. 2 shows the principle of stocking stitch. Stocking stitch is a classic knitting pattern where you alternate knit stitches in the first row and purl stitches in the return row. It creates a very smooth and stretchy surface on the right side and that's the reason why it is favored in very fine stockings. A stocking stitch product 5 may also referred to as tricot. The two sides (or "faces") of the fabric are usually designated as the right side (the side that faces outwards, towards the viewer and away from the wearer's body) and the wrong side (the side that faces inwards, away from the viewer and towards the wearer's body). In embodiments in which stocking stitch is applied, the right side forms the second layer 3 and the wrong side forms first layer 1.
Fig. 3 shows the principle of plaited stocking stitch 6. Plaited stocking stitch comprises knitting the tricot on the right side, while plaiting is introduced on the wrong side of the product. The two sides are homogenous and separate from each other, forming the first layer and the second layer of the glove according to the present invention. The plaited wrong side will form the side of the first layer that is turned away from the second layer, and thus in contact with the skin of a user.
Fig. 4 shows the principle of Swiss wevenit. Swiss wevenit is referred to as a knitting made of four stitching systems 7, 8, 9, 10, wherein stitching systems one 7 and three 9 knits the second (moisture-absorbing) layer, and stitching systems two 8 and four 10 knits the first (wicking) layer. One side of the thus knitted fabric will, as a result of the use of Swiss wevenit, consist of only the wicking material (thereby forming the first layer), while the other side consists of a mixture of the moisture-absorbing material and the wicking material (thereby forming the second layer).

Claims

1. A glove (1), comprising at least three layers comprising a first layer (2) consisting of a hydrophobic material having a high wicking ability, a second layer (3) comprising a hydrophilic material med high absorption ability, and a third layer (4) consisting of a material which is waterproof.
2. A glove according to claim 1, wherein said first layer (2) consists of polyester, PET, poly propylene, PP, wool, or a combination thereof.
3. A glove according to claim 2, wherein said first layer (2) comprises fibres having a trilobal cross-sectional surface.
4. A glove according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said second layer (3) comprises wool, a textile made of wood/cellulose, or a combination thereof.
5. A glove according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second layer (3) comprises wool fibres having a layer thereon preventing lanolin in the wool from being exposed on the surface of the fibre.
6. A glove according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first layer (2) and the second layer (3) are formed by means of Swiss wevenit or by means of plaited stocking stitch.
7. A glove according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the third layer (4) consists of a polymer or rubber.
8. A glove according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the third layer (4) consists of neoprene rubber.
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