EP4359599A1 - Tissu à régulation thermique antimicrobien et antibactérien destiné à être utilisé dans des vêtements, à l'intérieur de vêtements et dans d'autres objets - Google Patents

Tissu à régulation thermique antimicrobien et antibactérien destiné à être utilisé dans des vêtements, à l'intérieur de vêtements et dans d'autres objets

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EP4359599A1
EP4359599A1 EP22829093.8A EP22829093A EP4359599A1 EP 4359599 A1 EP4359599 A1 EP 4359599A1 EP 22829093 A EP22829093 A EP 22829093A EP 4359599 A1 EP4359599 A1 EP 4359599A1
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Larry M. MAZURKIEWICZ
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Ag Thermal Products LLC
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M11/00—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereof; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising
    • D06M11/32—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereof; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompounds; Salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
    • D06M11/36—Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, with inorganic substances or complexes thereof; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment, e.g. mercerising with oxygen, ozone, ozonides, oxides, hydroxides or percompounds; Salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond with oxides, hydroxides or mixed oxides; with salts derived from anions with an amphoteric element-oxygen bond
    • D06M11/38—Oxides or hydroxides of elements of Groups 1 or 11 of the Periodic Table
    • D06M11/42—Oxides or hydroxides of copper, silver or gold
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M23/00—Treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, characterised by the process
    • D06M23/12—Processes in which the treating agent is incorporated in microcapsules
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06M—TREATMENT, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN CLASS D06, OF FIBRES, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR FIBROUS GOODS MADE FROM SUCH MATERIALS
    • D06M2101/00—Chemical constitution of the fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, to be treated
    • D06M2101/16—Synthetic fibres, other than mineral fibres
    • D06M2101/30—Synthetic polymers consisting of macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
    • D06M2101/32—Polyesters
    • 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
    • D10B2401/13—Physical properties anti-allergenic or anti-bacterial
    • 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
    • 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
    • D10B2503/00—Domestic or personal
    • D10B2503/06—Bed linen

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  • the present invention concerns fabric created from materials having thermal-regulating and antimicrobial and antibacterial properties to provide a comfortable garment that aids hr the health of the wearer, and for use within garment and in other objects. More particularly the present invention concerns the specific fabric having these properties and the garments and items made therefrom.
  • bacteria, viruses, and other microbes have a surface life ranging from hours to days to years. As such, they are easily transferred from surfaces to people. Once on tire skin, bacteria, viruses, and other microbes benefit from the body’s production of heat and perspiration because warm, moist conditions are ideal for their growth. Microbial and bacterial growth are especially dangerous to individuals with medical skin conditions such as burns, open wounds, or ulcerations. For individuals who have these compromised conditions or who are prone to getting such conditions, bacterial infections can lead to costly healthcare procedures such as skin grafts and more radically, surgery and amputation. Therefore, managing a healthy, clean environment, that supports the healing of the skin, is critical to preventing serious infections and avoiding extreme outcomes.
  • a garment to protect the body and preempt the neutralize bacterial and viruses and thereby the development of skin conditions, such as blisters or sores, which, in turn, cause subsequent and more severe skin conditions, while also being capable of preventing infections and treating medical skin conditions over extended periods.
  • Conventional garments do not provide an effective means for preventing and treating medical skin conditions and are not durable to do so over long periods.
  • Conventional garments have utilized applied nano-silver particles to minimize microbes and bacteria. Silver is known to eradicate bacteria, viruses, and other microbes by interrupting chemical bond formation necessary for survival.
  • Existing garments that utilize applied antimicrobial agents do not last for long periods because the nano-silver particles are typically applied topically to the exterior of fibers in the cloth. The applied antimicrobial agents subsequently wash away over time or are released into the skin by the very action of wearing the garment. The lack of durability of both the antimicrobial agents and the conventional garments utilizing applied antimicrobial agents is a problem not addressed previously.
  • thermal-regulating fibers have been disclosed in conventional garments, they have not been disclosed for maintaining a healthy skin environment to preempt medical skin conditions while also preventing infections and treating medical skin conditions.
  • the present invention is directed toward providing such a solution and has key differences distinguishing it from and improving upon existing garments. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a means for covering living bodies and parts thereof for longer periods of time without the deleterious effects of microbes and heat.
  • a fabric created by weaving at least a first yam comprising a mix of first antimicrobial embedded fibers and second thermal- regulating fibers, the first antimicrobial embedded fibers being impregnated with particles known to have antimicrobial properties to create, when combined with the second thermal-regulating fibers, the first yam which is then woven to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial and thermal-regulating fabric, hr a preferred embodiment, the yarn of the fabric is made of fibers that are imbued with particles known to have antimicrobial properties, the imbuing affixes the antimicrobial particles in the yarn, such that the resulting fabric has enhanced retention of the antimicrobial properties.
  • the fabric is fashioned as a sock, shaped for use on human feet. In other embodiments, the fabric is fashioned as one or more of a liner, a glove, a shirt, trousers, bedding, a cast liner and a jump suit.
  • the antimicrobial particles are silver salt ions.
  • the antimicrobial fiber is Pur Thread® fibers and the thermal-regulating fiber is Outlast® fibers.
  • the fabric is created of a yam that comprises a mix of 50% antimicrobial fibers, and 50% thermal-regulating fibers plus additional yarns having other characteristics desirable to the garment to be created therefrom, as will be explained below.
  • the fabric comprises a yam having a mix of 31% PurThreads® fibers, 31% Outlast® fibers and 38% of one or more other fibers, the composition of the other fibers can be determined by the desired charac teristics of the fabric.
  • the fabric can include at least a second yarn having characteristics complementary to antimicrobial and thermal-regulating properties, so as to add properties to a fabric that are desired in particular garments.
  • yam used to make an effective fabric of the present invention should comprises a minimum of 25% antimicrobial fibers and 25% thermal-regulating fibers, most embodiments both the weft and the warp of the fabric are created of identical yams.
  • the fabric of the present invention can be created by weaving a first yam comprising a mix of 31% first antimicrobial embedded fibers, 31% second thermal-regulating fibers and 38% one or more other fibers, the composition of the other fibers being detennined by the desired characteristics of the fabric.
  • a fabric can also be created by weaving the above noted yam along with yams of other compositions into a particular fabric having desirable characteristics.
  • the embedded fibers of the yarn being impregnated or imbued with particles known to have antimicrobial properties to create, when combined with the second thermal- regulating fibers, a yarn which is then w'oven together, with or without other yams as noted above, to form an operatively antimicrobial, antibacterial and thermal-regulating fabric.
  • a yarn having a minimum of 25% antimicrobial properties and 25% thermal-regulating properties, as disclosed above, is needed to provide the desired traits.
  • the present invention relates to a fabric, having particular properties, which can be formed into many types of garments.
  • the garment invented is one for preventing infections and treating medical skin conditions.
  • the present invention relates to an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating treating medical skin conditions over long periods.
  • the fabric of the present invention relates to an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating garment in the form of a sock comprising a graduated compression, a padding in high impact and sensitive areas, an arch support, a vented upper, a flat toe seam, and a relaxed cuff portion for preventing infections and treating medical conditions over long periods.
  • a sock comprising a graduated compression, a padding in high impact and sensitive areas, an arch support, a vented upper, a flat toe seam, and a relaxed cuff portion for preventing infections and treating medical conditions over long periods.
  • the present invention comprises a unique combination of two fibers resulting in a garment with antimicrobial, antibacterial, and thermal-regulating properties.
  • One benefit of the present invention over existing articles is the use of a durable antimicrobial and antibacterial fiber.
  • the present invention differs in that it comprises a polyester-based fiber infused with non-metallic non-nano-silver salts, such as PurThread® polyester fiber, created by PurThread Technologies, Inc. of North Carolina, in some embodiments.
  • PurThread® polyester fiber is manufactured by blending silver salts and a natural dispersion agent dissolved in a poly-based mixture, which is then extruded into a fiber.
  • the silver infused fiber used in the present invention destroys substantially all bacteria, such as Staphylococcus and Pneumonia, within twenty-four hours of contac t.
  • bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Pneumonia
  • other materials embodying similar material such as these can be substituted.
  • the present invention improves upon prior existing fabrics by utilizing a fiber with non-nano silver particles embedded into the fiber resulting in a more durable antimicrobial and antibacterial garment that can sustain its properties for a longer period of time than fabrics wherein the antimicrobial properties are added after the fibers are woven into the fabric.
  • the present invention comprises a fiber capable of thermal-regulation, such fibers as Outlast® viscose fiber, created by Outlast Technologies GmbH, of Heidenheim/Brenz, Germany, are contemplated for use in the creation of the disclosed fabric.
  • the use of the Outlast® fibers has been found to minimize perspiration as compared to articles created using fabrics that do not include Outlast®.
  • Outlast® viscose utilizes microencapsulated phase change materials embedded in the fiber which absorb and store excess heat.
  • Outlast® viscose can maintain skin surface temperature to within plus/minus two degrees Fahrenheit. While minimal moisture, generated to help cool the skin, is wicked away from the skin by an additional polyester-based material, such as Pur Thread® polyester fiber (noted above), which also has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
  • a thermal-regulated environment is essential to preempt the development of sores, such as blisters and ulcers, as well as to prevent infections and treat medical skin conditions.
  • other materials embodying similar material characteristics such as these can be substituted.
  • the present invention with respect to an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating garment, addresses crucial problems that are not addressed by the prior existing articles for preventing infections and treating medical skin conditions over long periods. Therefore, with the provided solution, the present invention is advancing the art of fabrics.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating fabric that can be formed into any number of useful gannents and objects.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide such a fabric to be made into a garment that will aid in the prevention of infections and treat medical skin conditions over long periods of time, while remaining comfortable relative to skin temperature.
  • An even further object of the present invention is to provide a fabric which can be formed into a garment to prevent infections and treat medical skin conditions over long periods in the form of a sock.
  • Another object of the present invention is to improve the recovery and sustain the health of individuals who suffer from acute skin conditions, such as burns, or chronic skin conditions, such as those caused by diabetes mellitus.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to improve the quality of life for people suffering from, for example, foot ulcers, athletes suffering from fungal growth or foot odor, individuals suffering from disorders causing neuropathy, and other individuals who are highly active professionals.
  • Figure 1 is perspective view of the fabric of the present invention formed as a garment, particularly a sock.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a mask created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is an elevational view of a medical cast having a liner made using the fabric of the present invention
  • Figure 3A is a cross sectional view of the cast of Figure 3.
  • Figure 4 is an elevational view of a body suit created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view' of a cap created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is an elevational view of a blanket created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a roll of bandaging material created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of bedding created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 is an elevational view of support hosiery created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is an exploded view of surgical garments made using the fabric of the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is a plan view of a glove created using the fabric of the present invention.
  • an antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating garment 10 is a unique combination of a durable antimicrobial and antibacterial fiber, such as PurThread® polyester 38 mm 1.6 dtex, manufactured by PurThread Technologies, Inc. of Cary, North Carolina, and a thermal- regulating fiber, such as Outlast® viscose 40 mm 1.7 dtex manufactured by Outlast Technologies GmbH of Heidenheim/Brenz, Germany.
  • a durable antimicrobial and antibacterial fiber such as PurThread® polyester 38 mm 1.6 dtex, manufactured by PurThread Technologies, Inc. of Cary, North Carolina
  • a thermal- regulating fiber such as Outlast® viscose 40 mm 1.7 dtex manufactured by Outlast Technologies GmbH of Heidenheim/Brenz, Germany.
  • the manufacturer embeds pure, natural, recovered silver and copper salts throughout the fibers, offering powerful, durable antimicrobial protection for fabrics.
  • Information about Outlast® fibers indicates that it is manufactured with microencapsulated natural wax applied to textile. These capsules can capture and store body heat, so forming a natural heat buffer. Overheating and the start of sweat production can thus be efficiently avoided.
  • Conventional heat management systems try to channel the sweat that develops and wick it away from the body. Outlast® thermal-materials start working even before the moisture is created. In this way, the amount of sweat can be significantly reduced. And accordingly, if the body temperature falls again, for example due to reduced physical activity, the natural wax releases the stored heat again. Despite fluctuating external temperatures, the user can thus alwuys enjoy a clearly balanced climate.
  • garment 10 is shown as a sock, other garments, implements and devices can be created using the teachi ng of the present invention, without departing from the scope thereof. In other forms of the present invention other materials embodying similar material characteristics such as these can be substituted.
  • a fifty-fifty blend of active fibers of PurThread® and Outlast® brand materials is ring-spun into a 20/2 weight yarn, and then combined with other well-known yams made of such fibers as Nylon®, elastic, and Spandex® to form the fabric 8 that makes up the antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating garment 10.
  • the antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating fabric 8 is used to form a sock 10.
  • Sock 10 comprises, as is known by persons having ordinary skill in the art, a foot portion 12 and an ankle portion 14, leading to a leg portion 16.
  • a relaxed cuff portion 18 is provided at the top of the leg portion 16, around a mouth 20 made of the antimicrobial and antibacterial thermal-regulating fabric 8.
  • the foot portion 12 comprises padding 22, such as a terry mesh pattern pad, beginning at or near the top of the ankle portion 14, continuing across the heel turn, the bottom of the foot, and over the toes ending at the base of the digits.
  • the padding 22 protects bony prominences such as knuckles, balls of the feet, the heel, and ankle bones from abrasive surfaces while deterring blistering and sores.
  • the foot portion 12 further comprises an arch support 28, a vented upper 26, and a flat toe seam 24.
  • Arch support 28 such as a ribbed compression pattern, is knitted into the arch area providing support beginning at the anterior transverse arch and extending longitudinally to the heal area and transversally from the medial longitudinal arch to the lateral longitudinal arch and over the bridge.
  • Arch support 28 maintains the contour of the foot and minimizes the bunching of the garment 10 to reduce irritation and blisters. Arch support 28 also provides additional circulation support in the mid-areas of the foot. Vented upper 26, such as a mesh weave pattern, provides additional airflow' to the foot and ventilation of any moisture. Vented upper 26 is interrupted in the center by arch support 28. Flat toe seam 24 is created by linking the stitches of the two sides of the toe seam together with a single thread, minimizing abrasion to the top of the toes.
  • the garment 10 further comprises a graduated compression area 29 where the highest compression begins at the end of foot portion 12 with expanding gradient areas, three in foot portion 12 and six in leg portion 16, progressively releasing compression to mouth 20.
  • graduated compression area 29 begins at a compression of about 20 mmHg, or within the range of 10-30 mmHg, and ends at 8 mmHg, or within the range of 5-15
  • Graduated compression fabric 8 has been found to improve blood circulation to and from the foot. It also has been found to manage an excess fluid buildup, known as edema, in the calf area of the leg.
  • Leg portion 16 and relaxed cuff portion 18 comprise a pattern, such as a Morpul- type stitch pattern (as known by persons having ordinary skill in the art), covering a portion of the calf area and minimizing any constraint to blood flow while providing a stable fit about the foot.
  • Such a stable fit prevents drooping of the garment 10, thereby eliminating the need for a constraining cuff at mouth 20 and the deleterious effects of elastic bands typically contained therein.
  • a complex garment such as a sock 10 having numerous differing areas with differing functions, will be created using numerous materials, and that the materials in a cloth are introduced using different types of yam during the weaving process.
  • the areas of the sock 10 that will benefit from materials having the characteristics of the present invention, that is that have antimicrobial and thermal-regulating properties as described herein, will be made substantially of the yarn of the present invention.
  • the above noted combination of fibers, as made into the disclosed yarn can be used to create a fabric or cloth 8 that can be used as a liner for a face mask 30, a cast liner or brace 40, a jumpsuit 50, a cap 60, swaddling cloth or blanket 65, a wound dressing 70, bedding 80, support hosiery 90, surgical garb 100, gloves and/or liners for gloves 110 (including winter gloves, driving glove and surgical gloves and other items as will be known to persons having ordinary skill in the art, such liners may line particular parts of the glove only, such as the palm and back but not the fingers, in for example a surgical glove, in order to retain desired sensitivity in the non-lined areas).
  • the antimicrobial and thermal-regulating aspects of each will have desirable effects, as will be discussed herein.
  • any manner of connection 32 as known to persons having skill in the art can be used, in the illustration, ear connectors 32 are shown.
  • the fabric 8 of the present invention will have beneficial effects on both surgical and everyday face masks and their users and it is contemplated that both surgical masks and everyday masks will be made using the fabric 8 of the present invention.
  • Mask 30 can have an outer covering 33 of any type of breathable materials and an inner lining 34 made of the antimicrobial and thermal-regulating fabric of the present invention; it will be understood that various other layers, to prevent the transmittal of virus or microbes therethrough can be included, between fabric 8 and outer covering 33, without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.
  • the mask 30, having antibacterial and thermal-regulating properties, will then comprise materials that will comfortably protect the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses while maintain a comfortable face temperature.
  • a tubular length liner 42 shown at the ends of cast 40 as extending from each end thereof, of the fabric 8 of the present invention can be created in a manner similar to the creation of the vented upper 26 of sock 10 ( Figure 1), but with proportions to coincide with the body part to be placed in a cast 40.
  • the tubular length liner 42 is made to extend partially out from either end of the cast 40, to aid in control of temperature, as will be understood by persons having ordinary skill in the art.
  • liner 42 can also be sized to remain entirely within cast 40 so as to maintain the cleanliness of liner 42.
  • Cast liner 42 can be placed on the body part prior to casting, or can be included as part of modem ready-made casts.
  • cast liner 42 can be added to arm, leg and knee braces, used to support inured limbs not needing casting, in the same manner as with a cast, having a similar effect of providing antimicrobial and thermal-regulating properties to braces.
  • the liner for a brace would be similar in shape and size to one used in a cast 40.
  • fabric 8 such as that used as cast liner 42
  • a bandaging system 70 Figure 7
  • support hosiery 100 Figure 9
  • a jump suit or body suit 50 Figure 4
  • body suit 50 can be made as a one-piece jumper or divided into a top and a bottom, without departing from the novel scope of the present invention
  • caps 60 for general use and in particular for use by new born infants, along with in particular swaddling cloth or blankets 65 ( Figure 6) can be made from fabric 8 to help reduce the chance of or eliminate scalp and body infections that can plague new born children in the hospital and at home. It will be understood that such caps 60, of appropriate size can also be worn by adults in such situations as surgical theaters, and underneath other headgear for first responders or military personnel, all in an effort to better regulate temperature and better eliminate microbes or infections in the scalp over time of use. Blankets 65, shown in Figure 6, can also be made of a variety of sizes to be used by adults as well as children, providing comfortable temperature regulation and antimicrobial properties.
  • the fabric 8 of the present invention can also be used to make bedding 80, such as pillow cases 92, fitted sheets 94 and top sheets 96 to provide a clean environment, in hospitals, hotels and at home, which further helps to regulate temperature during sleep.
  • bandage roll 70 comprising fabric 8 of the present invention and an outer protective covering 72, made of any known type including cloth or water resistant materials as known to persons having skill in the art, is shown to be of an indeterminate length and width, it will be understood by persons having ordinary skill in the art that any type, size and length of bandage 70, having any length and width, can be created utilizing fabric 8 therewithin, such that the antimicrobial and thermal-regulating properties disclosed herein. Further, in the creation of such bandages, a different mix of the antimicrobial and thermal-regulating fibers disclosed herein, can be used to either make the bandage a stronger antimicrobial agent or provide higher thermal-regulating properties, by using more of one or the other fibers, without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 shows a sample of a support hose 90 made using the fabric 8 of the present invention.
  • support hose 90 have been found to have many medical benefits that the inclusion of antimicrobial and thermal-regulating properties of the fabric 8 of the present invention can only increase.
  • elements disclosed herein with respect to sock 10 Figure 1 can be incorporated as well into support hosiery, thus providing support, antimicrobial properties and thermal-regulation to users.
  • socks 10 and hose 90 can form the base of a shoe liner that can be used by those wearing shoes other than their own, such a bowling shoes or when trying shoes on in a store, to thereby protect the user and the footwear from passing along microbes from one user to the next.
  • a garment in the form of surgical scrubs 100 is created using fabric 8 of the present invention.
  • Surgical scrubs 100 having antimicrobial and thermal- regulating properties provide an extra layer of protection to surgical patients who are vulnerable to infection and provide a more comfortable garment to a surgical team that may work for hours during an operation.
  • the comfort of the surgical team can, as will be understood by persons having ordinary skill in the art, aid in the efficacy and success of the surgery.
  • Figure 11 shows a hand glove 110 created using a liner made of the fabric 8 of the present invention.
  • the glove 110 is shown in a form that can be used as a winter type glove, a surgical glove (wherein the liner might be placed solely on the palm and back and not in the finger parts), a cleaning glove, a boxing glove, a driving glove or even a golf glove, all without departing from the novel scope of the present invention. It will be understood that depending on the particular use for glove 110, more or less thermal-regulating fibers or antimicrobial fibers might be used in the mix of fibers to better serve the particular user of glove 110, while maintaining the other of antimicrobial or thermal-regulating effect to the desired degree, all without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.
  • the fabric of the present invention in the form of the sock garment shown in Figure 1 , has been tested and found to be effective towards reduction of bacterial elements and thermal- regulation. As shown in the following test results, included herein:
  • Test 1 the make-up of the fabric is given in detail as 31% Pur Threads®, 31% Outlast® PET, 31% Nylon®, 5% “elastic” and 2% Spandex®, it will be understood that while the brand names for some of these products is shown here, the generic fabric, having the same properties, can be substituted therefore without departing from the novel scope of the present invention.
  • the effective part of the fabric then, in this embodiment is 62% antimicrobial and thermal-regulating fibers of the type disclosed above and 38% non-active fibers that provide other element of the particular embodiment of the fabric found to be best suited for the use of the fabric .
  • the non-active fibers in a particular type garment made from the fabric of the present invention will differ from the non-active fibers in another type of garment.
  • a sock will have a different composition of non-active fibers than, for example, that used in bedding.
  • the fabric 8 is over 90% effective at killing Escherichia coli bacteria (E-coli).
  • E-coli Escherichia coli bacteria
  • the independent test lab noted, in Test 1, a better than 91% kill rate in a 1-hour test period.
  • the methodology for the tests is shown therein, showing high antimicrobial effect when made and then after washing.
  • the tests were made on socks 10 created from the fabric 8 of the present invention. Further testing and experimentation continue and final development based on experimentation is being evaluated.

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La présente invention concerne la création d'un tissu fabriqué à partir d'un nouveau mélange efficace de fibres ayant des propriétés antimicrobiennes et de fibres fournissant des propriétés de régulation thermique, destiné à être utilisé dans la création de vêtements et d'autres articles utilisés pour aider à la santé et au confort de la partie du corps et de l'individu utilisant le tissu. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, un mélange cinquante-cinquante de fibres de nom de marque Pur Thread® ayant des éléments antimicrobiens, comprenant de l'argent, et Outlast®, ayant des propriétés de régulation thermique, est fabriqué et ajouté à des fibres supplémentaires ayant de telles propriétés comme l'élasticité et la durabilité et un tissu est tissé au moins en partie à partir de celui-ci. Certains objets qui peuvent être créés à l'aide du mélange prescrit sont des chaussettes, des gants, des maillots, des articles de bonneterie et d'autres vêtements, ainsi que des masques faciaux, des articles de literie et des pansements, tous aidant à empêcher l'installation de microbes et à réguler thermiquement le corps de bandage ou la partie de corps à l'intérieur.
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