ES2252356T3 - FABRIC FOR CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ITEMS. - Google Patents

Abstract

A fabric for a clothing and footwear item, having a structure that comprises an inner layer (10), which acts as a lining and is made of a material adapted to distribute condensed perspiration on a large surface, an intermediate spacer layer (11) made of a material adapted to transfer the condensed perspiration from the inside of the item outward, and an outer layer (13) made of a material adapted to distribute the condensed perspiration on a very large surface so as to cause its immediate evaporation. The three layers (10,11,13) are integrated so as to form a single element (14). <IMAGE>

Description

Fabric for clothing and articles of footwear.

The present invention relates to a fabric, particularly for clothing and footwear.

It is known from the document EP-A-1 194 049 that can be make clothing items that cover protective exterior and an inner layer that defines an interspace with access holes in the areas of the body that produce a greater abundance of perspiration.

Through such a structure, the garments allow the convection of warm air and steam produced normally by the body, and allow the expulsion of said outward elements through holes in the upper areas of the garments and in which they are arranged some devices that do not let in water, impurities or others subjects.

Although these articles are appreciated in the trade, however, have limitations that have prevented its wider commercial diffusion.

In fact, the making of articles endowed with the structure described above is quite complex and face, since many operations are required to trim and sew the different tissues that make up the system (at least two, that is, the outer coverage and the layer that defines the interspace, but usually there are three, because a existing interior lining almost always).

Another limitation of the current structure is in which articles are produced that are not always acceptable from the aesthetic point of view, and in terms of size: they result more bulky and more rigid than normal clothing Same type, and therefore, hinder movement.

For these reasons, the structure according to the European patent application mentioned above does not result totally suitable for garments, such as garments knitwear, which require particularly soft fibers and high performance from the physiological point of view.

Another problem that has been observed is that current garment structures cannot eliminate the perspiration that has condensed and as a consequence has turned into a liquid, since these structures provide a interspace composed of fibers not specifically designed for this purpose

Some fabrics for garments, gifted of a structure comprising an inner layer that acts as a coating and comprising polyester fibers; a Cape intermediate spacer comprising finned fibers externally arranged longitudinally for transfer of condensed perspiration from inside the garment to the outside; an outer layer consisting of fibers natural hydrophilic or synthetic fibers of high content of filaments or combinations thereof; being integrated said fibers to form an individual element, are known to from document DE 196 35 170 C1.

The document US-A-5,896,758 discloses a three-dimensional knit gender spacer fabric according to the preamble of claim 1.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fabric by which some can be provided clothing and footwear, solving the problems mentioned above of tissue types known.

Within this purpose, an objective of the The present invention consists in providing a fabric by means of which can be provided some clothing and some items of footwear at an economic cost.

As a consequence, a primary objective is to in providing a fabric by which they can be made clothing and footwear through a easier manufacturing process.

Another objective is to allow, for all the purposes, the natural thermoregulation of the human body.

Another objective is to provide a fabric through which you can make clothing and shoe items that fit the body better and are Physiologically more comfortable.

In accordance with the invention, a fabric for clothing and footwear, as per defined in the appended claims.

Other features and advantages of this invention will be revealed more clearly from the following detailed description of an embodiment preferred but not exclusive of it, illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the attached drawing, in which:

Figure 1 represents a sectional view to enlarged scale of a fabric according to the invention.

Referring to the figure, a fabric according to the invention is provided with a structure comprising a layer interior 10, acting as a coating, and comprising at least one material adapted to distribute perspiration condensed on a large surface.

The material comprises polyester fibers that have received a hydrophilic treatment, that is, a polyester treated with substances capable of distributing water with respect to said fibers.

Also, the fabric comprises a layer intermediate spacer 11, which constitutes an interspace 12.

The intermediate layer 11 comprises at least one material adapted to transfer condensed perspiration from the inside of the article towards the outside.

For this purpose, fibers of a material adapted to transport water and / or water vapor without absorb it, namely fibers provided with outer fins arranged longitudinally. In addition, some fibers of a material adapted to transport water and / or steam from water without absorbing it, such as hollow fibers.

Also, the fabric includes an outer layer 13, comprising fibers of at least one material adapted for distribute condensed perspiration over a very surface large, i.e. extended, to allow immediate evaporation and, as a consequence, allow a regeneration of the entire system of the garment, restoring it to a fresh and comfortable.

For this purpose, the outer layer 13 it comprises polyester fibers that have received a treatment hydrophilic

Layers 10, 11 and 13 are composed of knitted, forming a single jersey double knitting piece 14.

Since the outer layer 13 is a component that it must also present an attractive aspect that satisfies the different fashion requirements, and therefore must be varied in terms of color, weight, structure and composition, is provided an additional layer to be applied as a sheet or coating, on the finished product 14, on the side of the outer layer 13, by example by means of adhesive dots or other procedures equivalent. This additional layer performs the aesthetic functions and / or techniques (if said additional layer comprises, for example, a waterproof and vapor permeable membrane) that should present a garment, thus allowing another advantage in clothing terms.

When producing a garment or an article of footwear with the described tissue, the perspiration produced by the body is distributed, but not absorbed, in the lining, it transports, without being absorbed, through the spacer fibers, and then distributed over the outer layer to facilitate its evaporation

Therefore, the item of clothing or the item of footwear is adapted to dissipate warm air and vapor phase perspiration, in addition to any perspiration condensed (liquid).

In practice, it has been observed that it has been achieved the purpose and objectives pursued of the present invention.

With respect to the prior art, of this way an individual fabric is provided that is adapted to act, or be used, while being used as an interspace, such as an outer layer (upper fabric), and an inner layer (coating).

As a result, the costs of clothing, since the items are produced through a process simpler, and the fit and physiological comfort of the articles.

The invention conceived in this way is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all which are within the scope of the claims attached.

Also, all the details can be replaced by other technically equivalent elements.

In practice, the materials used, provided that they are compatible with contingent use, as well as dimensions, can be any according to the needs.

Where the technical characteristics cited in any of the claims are followed by signs of reference, said reference signs have been included solely to facilitate the understanding of the claims, and as a consequence, said reference signs have no limiting effect on the interpretation of each of the elements identified by way of example by said signs of reference.

Claims (2)

1. Fabric for clothing and articles of footwear, equipped with a structure comprising: an inner layer (10) that acts as a coating and comprises polyester fibers that have received a hydrophilic treatment and are adapted to distribute the condensed perspiration over a large area; an intermediate spacer layer (11) that it comprises fibers provided with outer fins arranged longitudinally to transfer condensed perspiration from inside the article to the outside; Y an outer layer (13), said said being integrated layers (10, 11, 13) to form an individual element (14); characterized in that said outer layer (13) comprises polyester fibers that have received a hydrophilic treatment and are adapted to distribute the condensed perspiration over an extended surface to allow immediate evaporation thereof and as a consequence, regenerate the entire garment system of clothing, the fabric further comprising an additional layer applied laminated on said outer layer (13) to perform any aesthetic and / or technical functions necessary for a garment or footwear item
do. 2. Fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that said layers (10, 11, 13) are integrated by knitting, to form a single-piece double jersey knit fabric (14).