US20150152578A1 - Knitted Band With Integrated Ventilation - Google Patents

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US20150152578A1
US20150152578A1 US14/095,457 US201314095457A US2015152578A1 US 20150152578 A1 US20150152578 A1 US 20150152578A1 US 201314095457 A US201314095457 A US 201314095457A US 2015152578 A1 US2015152578 A1 US 2015152578A1
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Priority to CN201810178855.1A priority patent/CN108283334B/zh
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
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    • 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
    • D04B1/243—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 upper parts of panties; pants
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
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    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
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    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
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  • the present invention relates to a knitted band (e.g., a waistband) that can be incorporated into an article of clothing.
  • a knitted band e.g., a waistband
  • Sweat evaporation from a person's skin is an important cooling mechanism during exertion.
  • a person will perspire at an increased rate with increasing exertion.
  • Perspiration rate may be exacerbated by the fact that skin temperatures can become progressively warmer with tighter-fitting garments.
  • Sweat-saturated garments are not only uncomfortable to the wearer but can adversely affect thermal regulation.
  • Moisture management is the ability of a fabric to transport sweat away from the body in order to keep the wearer dry and comfortable.
  • Elastic textiles are well-suited for incorporation into many active-wear garments because such textiles easily stretch to accommodate the movement of the wearer. Despite its benefits, some elastic textiles may have poor moisture management.
  • aspects of invention are directed toward a knitted band that is designed to increase air and moisture flow through the band.
  • the increased air and moisture flow can help keep a person cooler and drier, especially during athletic activity.
  • Integral ventilation zones within the knitted band facilitate the passage of air and moisture through the band.
  • the ventilation zones are knit using a stitch and yarn or yarn combination that form small openings through which air and moisture pass with less resistance than in other zones. For example, thinner thread and a more open-stitched pattern may be used to form a ventilation zone.
  • Other functional zones in the knitted band can include structural zones, attachment zones, and knit tunnel zones.
  • the knitted band may be incorporated into one or more garments at one or more locations.
  • the knitted band may be incorporated into pants, shorts, socks, shin guards, sport bras, shirts, undergarments, and the like.
  • the knitted band may therefore be incorporated into a cuff, an arm portion, a leg portion, a torso portion, a chest band portion, a collar portion, a waist portion, an ankle portion, a sleeve portion, or any other portion of a garment that encircles or partially encircles the wearer.
  • the knitted band includes flared sections that help the knitted band conform to the wearer.
  • the flare is formed by the bottom edge curving away from the top edge as the bottom edge extends from an anterior location towards a posterior location.
  • the flare may also be defined by the bottom edge extending away from the top edge in a substantially linear manner as the bottom edge extends from a posterior location toward an anterior location.
  • the flare of the knitted band increases the band's surface area and thus the space available to add or increase the size of the ventilation zones, in an exemplary aspect.
  • one or more cables run through the knitted band.
  • the cables may be thread through openings in the band.
  • the cables run through knit tunnel zones integrally knit into the band between an inner and outer face of the band.
  • the knit tunnel zones comprise open-ended elongated enclosures that resemble tunnels.
  • the cables can provide structure to the knitted band and be used to adjust a tightness of the band.
  • the cables attach to drawstrings that are used to tighten or loosen the cables.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a front perspective view of a knitted band in accordance with an example of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 depicts a cross section view of the knitted band of FIG. 1 , in accordance with an aspect of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 depicts a ventilation zone pattern of the knitted band of FIG. 1 , in accordance with an aspect of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 depicts a knitted band with a back seam, tension cables, and a drawstring, attached to an apparel item, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 depicts a knitted band with a back seam attached to an apparel item, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 depicts a knitted band with no seam attached to an apparel item, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a front perspective view of an additional knitted band in accordance with an example of the present invention.
  • aspects of the invention are directed toward a knitted band that includes one or more ventilation zones to help keep the wearer cool, especially during exercise.
  • the knitted structure of the band may also include functional zones that facilitate comfort. Comfort can be facilitated by providing an appropriate amount of elasticity and a comfortable texture, especially where the band is likely to contact the skin of the wearer.
  • the knitted band may be incorporated into one or more garments at one or more locations.
  • the knitted band may be incorporated into pants, shorts, socks, shin guards, sport bras, shirts, undergarments, and the like.
  • the knitted band may therefore be incorporated into a cuff, an arm portion, a leg portion, a torso portion, a chest band portion, a collar portion, a waist portion, an ankle portion, a sleeve portion, or any other portion of a garment that encircles or partially encircles the wearer.
  • the phrase “encircles the wearer” means the knitted band encircles any part of the wearer including the wearer's waist, arm, head, neck, leg, wrist, and such.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a knitted band having multiple functional zones, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Various knitting techniques can be used to form the band including warp knitting, stitch-bonding, weft knitting, flat knitting, and any other suitable technique. Variations in yarns and knots employed within the different knitting techniques may be used to generate different functional zones.
  • the band body 100 has an inner face (i.e., a surface that faces toward a wearer in an as-worn position) and an outer face (i.e., a surface that faces away from a wearer in an as-worn position).
  • the band body 100 has a length 102 from a first end 104 to a second end 106 .
  • the body includes a top edge 108 and a bottom edge 109 .
  • the top edge 108 and the bottom edge 109 form the longitudinal sides of the band body 100 when the band body is in a lengthwise orientation.
  • the top edge 108 may be located above (e.g., superior location) the bottom edge 109 in an as-worn position, for example when the knitted band is a waistband.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates four functional zones within a band body 100 of the knitted band.
  • the structural zones are a single category of functional zones, but variation between structural zones is possible. Three different structural zones are illustrated in FIG. 1 .
  • the structural zones include an upper structural zone 110 , medial structural zones 120 , and a lower structural zone 140 .
  • the upper structural zone 110 is located along and forms the top edge 108 of the band body 100 .
  • the medial structural zones 120 run between the upper structural zone 110 and the lower structural zone 140 .
  • the lower structural zone 140 runs near the bottom edge 109 .
  • the upper structural zone 110 has a first texture that is different from the lower structural zone's 140 second texture.
  • the medial structural zones 120 may comprise a third texture different from the first and second texture.
  • Different textures can be created by using different yarn or yarn combination and different stitches or combination of stitches to knit the fabric within a zone.
  • the different yarns and stitches may be employed with different knitting techniques including warp knitting, weft knitting, flat knitting, and any other suitable technique.
  • a yarn, as used herein is contemplated to include spun yarn (e.g., S-twist, Z-twist), filament yarns (e.g., monofilament, multiple filament, twisted, straight), texturized yarns, and the like.
  • a yarn may also have any weight, texture, or finish.
  • a yarn may be formed from an organic and/or synthetic material suitable for forming a knit article.
  • the textures may be selected in keeping with the purpose of the zone.
  • the inner face of upper structural zone 110 can contact the skin of the wearer.
  • a purpose of the upper structural zone is to provide comfort, which makes a smooth or supple texture (e.g., sometimes referred to as a soft hand) a good choice.
  • the upper structural zone 110 can comprise a 1 ⁇ 2 rib knit pattern texture.
  • the inner face of the lower structural zone 140 may be in contact with the wearer's undergarment (or any article of apparel), rather than the wearer's skin. Accordingly, the texture selected for the lower structural zone 140 need not be optimized for comfort. Instead, elasticity, breathability, durability, aesthetic appearance, stitchability, or other factors may govern a texture chosen for the zone. In one aspect, a ribbed-mesh pattern stitch texture is used in the lower structural zone 140 .
  • the medial structural zones 120 extend between the upper structural zone 110 and the lower structural zone 140 .
  • the medial structural zones 120 may also be in contact with the wearer's undergarment, rather than the wearer's skin, in an exemplary aspect.
  • the medial structural zones 120 may, in part, provide a skin contacting surface.
  • the texture selected for the lower structural zone 140 need not be optimized for comfort. Instead, elasticity, breathability, durability, aesthetic appearance, or other factors may govern a texture chosen for the zone.
  • a medium-hole mesh stitch pattern texture is used in the medial structural zones 120 .
  • different medial structural zones 120 may have different textures.
  • a purpose of the medial structural zones 120 can be to provide elasticity.
  • the medial structural zones 120 may provide structure to the waistband that would not be provided by the ventilation zones; such that upon a deformation, the medial structural zones 120 help return the waistband to a pre-deformation state.
  • the medial structural zones comprise greater elasticity than the ventilation zones.
  • the ventilation zones 130 which are a second functional zone, can be bounded by the various types of structural zones.
  • the ventilation zones' functional purpose is to allow air and moisture to pass through the band body 100 .
  • the ventilation zones 130 may have a greater moisture vapor transmission rate (“MVTR”) than other zones to facilitate vapor transmission.
  • MVTR moisture vapor transmission rate
  • the “moisture vapor transmission rate” is measured from the inner face (i.e., a surface that faces toward a wearer in an as-worn position) through the band body and out through the outer face (i.e., a surface that faces away from a wearer in an as-worn position).
  • the MVTR can be defined by the rate at which water vapor passes through the band body in grams of water vapor per square meter of fabric per 24 hour period (g/m2/d), abbreviated herein to “g”.
  • the MVTR of the knitted fabric within the ventilation zones is 4,000 g or greater, for example, 5,000 g or greater, for example, 100,000,000,000 g or greater, or for example 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 g or greater.
  • the vapor transmission rate is established using ASTM F2298-Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Diffusion Resistance and Air Flow Resistance of Clothing Materials Using the Dynamic Moisture Permeation Cell.
  • the actual MVTR can vary in as-worn conditions as the actual MVTR can be impacted by humidity difference between the interior and exterior of the band and other factors.
  • the desired MVTR can be produced through yarn selection, stitch selection, or a combination of both. Accordingly, in one aspect a yarn or combination of yarns and stitches is used to create a porous textile with a comparatively high MVTR.
  • the ventilation zones 130 comprise a large-hole mesh knit pattern texture.
  • the ventilation zones can have greater MVTR (i.e., moisture wicking functionality) than the structural zones or attachment zones. It is contemplated that a knit stitching pattern is implemented in this region to result in a more open pattern than in a structural zone. For example, a mesh-like knit stitch pattern may be implemented or other void-creating knit stitching patterns may be used in athletic shorts (e.g., basketball shorts, running shorts) when exterior water resistance is generally not important.
  • athletic shorts e.g., basketball shorts, running shorts
  • a closed or non-porous stitch pattern may be used when water resistance (i.e., prevention of water moving from the exterior to the interior) is a design consideration. Otherwise much of the desired MVTR can be created using open stitches that produces a material with many and/or large pores through which air and vapor passes.
  • the yarn selection can also improve the MVTR.
  • the ventilation zone is formed using, at least in part, hollow polyester fibers that wick perspiration from the skin to the garment surface positioned way from the skin where the perspiration can evaporate more quickly.
  • the MVTR is mostly a function of the yarn selection.
  • aspects of the invention include ventilation zones comprising few and/or small pores, but comprising yarns that produce a high MVTR though wicking. This may produce a fabric with high water resistance and a high MVTR. This combination may be desirable in outerwear used for hiking, camping, alpine skiing, and other applications were water resistance from the exterior is desirable in combination with a high MVTR.
  • the third functional zone is an attachment zone 150 .
  • the attachments zone 150 is used to join the band body 100 to an article of apparel.
  • the attachment zone 150 can be used as an attachment zone or coupling zone for the band body 100 to the attached or coupled with a waist portion of a pair of pants/shorts.
  • the attachment zone 150 provides a location for the band body 100 to be stitched with a portion of an article of apparel.
  • aspects of the present invention are not limited to stitching the item of apparel to the attachment zone. Alternatively, glue or welding may be used to attach the attachment zone through an apparel item.
  • the attachment zone can be optimized for one or more attachment methods. Accordingly, the yarn or yarns and stitch selection can be selected to produce a textile having the desired attachment characteristics.
  • Knit tunnel zones 160 and 164 are the fourth functional zones shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the knit tunnel zones are open-ended elongated enclosures between the inner face and the outer face of the band body 100 .
  • the tunnel zones are sized and shaped to receive tension cables that can be used to provide structure to the band and to adjust the band's fit to a body part.
  • the tunnel zones can be created as part of the knitting process used to create the zone through which the tunnel zones 160 and 164 run.
  • the tunnel zones 160 and 164 run continuously through the band body 100 of the knitted band in FIG. 1 from the first end 104 to the second end 106 , in an exemplary aspect. In this arrangement, the tension cable is not visible, except at either end of the body (not depicted in FIG.
  • the knit tunnel zones run intermittently through the band, for example with 1-inch gaps between tunnel openings.
  • the tension cable is intermittently visible across the exterior or interior surface of the knitted band.
  • the functional zones may be knit from one or more different yarns, including yarns that have elastic, comparatively high MVTR, stretchable, pliable and other qualities.
  • the different zones may be created by using different knit stitching patterns and dropping different yarns in and out of the pattern, such as at a transition from one functional zone to a second functional zone.
  • Dropping of a yarn may include changing from a first yarn type to a second yarn type, intentionally omitting a particular yarn from a portion of the knit stitching pattern, or terminating a first yarn at a portion of the knit stitching pattern.
  • a transition from a first zone to a second zone may be accomplished by a transition in knit stitching pattern/technique and/or by dropping a yarn.
  • the different combinations of yarns and knitting patterns generate different textiles to form different functional zones.
  • the different functional zones may have different textures and different physical properties.
  • all of the functional zones within a knitted band are integrally knit during a single knitting event.
  • integralally knit means without seams.
  • a seam connects two separately formed textile portions together using sewing stitches, glue, or some other connection method.
  • the different functional zones of the body are not separate textile portions, but are instead one continuous textile formed during a single knitting event. A transition from one knitting pattern or yarn combination to another does not constitute a seam.
  • a knitted band formed from the band body 100 may include a seam where the first end 104 is joined with the second end 106 to form the band. Further, the band body 100 may have a seam between the attachment zone 150 and an apparel item. Neither of these seams is within the band body 100 of the knitted band or between functional zones.
  • single knitting event comprises all stitches made without removal of the band body 100 from a mechanical knitting apparatus. A transition from one knitting pattern or yarn combination to another does not constitute a separate knitting event.
  • FIG. 2 a cross-section of band body 100 is shown, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • the cross-section shows upper structural zone 110 , ventilation zones 130 , lower structural zone 140 , and attachment zone 150 .
  • FIG. 2 does not show a medial structural zone because of where the cross-section is taken.
  • the different zones may have a different width.
  • the width 206 is the distance between the inner face 202 and the outer face 204 of the band body 100 .
  • the width 206 is measured perpendicularly from the face of the body.
  • the different widths are a result of different stitch patterns and yarn or yarn combinations used to form the different functional zones.
  • the diminished width of the ventilation zone 130 creates a gap 208 between the wearer and the ventilation zone.
  • the gap 208 can help facilitate the band's breathability.
  • the knit tunnel zones 160 and 164 are illustrated running through the ventilation zone 130 .
  • Tension cable 162 is shown running through tunnel zone 160 .
  • Tension cable 166 is shown running through tunnel zone 164 .
  • the cross-sectional area of each tunnel zone is slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of the tension cable running through the zone. This holds the cables in place while allowing the cable to move relative to the interior of the knit tunnel zone.
  • the tunnel zones 160 and 164 run through the medial structural zone 120 .
  • the tunnel is formed from the yarn or yarn combination used to form the adjacent zone.
  • the yarn or yarn combination used to form a single knit tunnel zone can change as the tunnel runs through different functional zones.
  • FIG. 3 a ventilation pattern within the band body 100 is shown, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • the various structural zones e.g., upper, medial, and lower
  • the structural zone 320 defines the exterior of the various ventilation zones 310 .
  • the ventilation zones 310 can take the form of parallelograms, triangles, and other geometric shapes.
  • the ventilation zones 310 can cover more than 50% of the band body's surface area, for example more than 60%, more than 70%, more than 80%, or 95% of the band body's surface area.
  • the band body 100 may be incorporated into a plurality of garments.
  • Exemplary garments may be pants, shorts, socks, shin guards, sport bras, shirts, undergarments, and the like.
  • the band body 100 may therefore be incorporated into a cuff, an arm portion, a leg portion, a torso portion, a chest band portion, a collar portion, a waist portion, an ankle portion, a sleeve portion, or any other portion of a garment that encircles or partially encircles a body region of the wearer.
  • the band body 100 may be sewn, stitched or bonded at one or more seams to one or more textile panels that comprise a garment.
  • a knitted band 400 is shown attached to an apparel item 460 .
  • the apparel item 460 is designed to be worn over undergarments, in this example.
  • the apparel item 460 may be a pair of running shorts, basketball shorts, or the like.
  • the knitted band 400 has a seam 442 joining end 404 and end 406 of the band body.
  • the seam 442 is located at the back (i.e., posterior location) of the apparel item 460 .
  • the knitted band 400 comprises ventilation zones 430 , along with an upper structural zone 410 , medial structures zone 420 , and lower structural zone 440 .
  • the knitted band 400 comprises knit tunnel zones 425 that run through the medial structural zones 420 , but not the ventilation zones 430 .
  • This arrangement of knit tunnel zones allows the tension cables 427 to be visible as they lay on the outer surface of the ventilation zones 430 .
  • the tension cables 427 are anchored (e.g., attached) near the seam 442 in the rear of the apparel item 460 .
  • sets of tension cables 427 run in a semi-circle starting at the seam 442 and terminating at the drawstring 450 .
  • a wearer can then apply tension to the tension cables 427 by pulling on the drawstring 450 .
  • the cable 427 is also the drawstring 450 .
  • the tension cables 427 have a first end extending from the seam 442 toward the drawstring 450 and then looping back to the same starting side of the seam 442 where it is fixedly coupled (e.g., anchored) with the band 400 . It is contemplated that the loop formed proximate the drawstring 450 provides an interaction structure through which the drawstring 450 extends or is coupled to assist in the tensioning of the band 400 through a tying of the drawstring 450 . It is contemplated that the knit tunnel zones are open ended at the time of the single knitting event such that the tensioning cables may be inserted without requiring a post process to allow the knit tunnels to be accessible, in an exemplary aspect.
  • a flared section 455 is arranged on the knitted band 400 to be adjacent to the wearer's hip.
  • the flared section 455 may be defined as a portion of the knitted band 400 where a bottom edge as it extends from an anterior location (e.g., proximate the drawstring 450 ) towards a posterior location (e.g., proximate the seam 442 ) curves in an inferior (e.g., downwardly) direction relative to a top edge.
  • the flared section 455 may be defined as the bottom edge extends from a posterior location towards an anterior location as linearly extending in an inferior direction from the top edge.
  • this curved divergence on the anterior portion and the linear divergence in the posterior provides, in an exemplary aspect, a knitted band that aligns with the underlying anatomy of a wearer to provide a functional (e.g., breathable and/or wicking properties) that maintains the connected article of apparel in an intended location.
  • the anterior curve adapts to the anterior (e.g., forward) articulation of the hip joint that causes a reduction of needed material
  • the linear posterior form of the flare 455 adapts to a material expansion caused by the extending/forward articulation of a user leg.
  • a knitted band 500 is shown attached to the apparel item 560 .
  • the apparel item 560 may be worn against the skin of the wearer.
  • the apparel item 560 may be an athletic undergarment, yoga pants, compression shorts, bicycle shorts, or the like.
  • the knitted band 500 has a seam 542 joining end 504 and end 506 .
  • the seam 542 is located at the back of the apparel item 560 .
  • the knitted band 500 comprises ventilation zones 530 , along with an upper structural zone 510 , medial structural zone 520 , and lower structural zone 540 . As can be seen, knitted band 500 does not include knit tunnel zones or tension cables.
  • the flared section 555 is arranged on the knitted band 500 to be adjacent to the wearer's hip.
  • the tension provided by the band 500 alone is sufficient to maintain the apparel item 560 in a desired position. Because of this self-provided tension, it is contemplated that a tensioning cable and/or drawstring is not needed.
  • a knitted band 600 is shown attached to pants 660 , such as a pant to be worn while golfing, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • the knitted band 600 includes ventilation zones 630 , upper structural zone 610 , medial structural zone 620 , and lower structural zone 640 .
  • the ends of the band 600 may meet at a front/anterior portion/location of the pants 660 , such as at a zipper 607 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the knitted band 600 can include special structural zones 612 at either end of the band to provide additional support for the zipper. While the zipper 607 is shown exposed in FIG. 6 , a flap could cover zipper in some aspects.
  • the knitted band 600 does not include the flares present in other embodiments. This illustrates that the flare may be omitted in some aspects. Also, the knitted band 600 does not include a seam, instead being joined by the zipper 607 .
  • FIG. 7 a knitted band 700 with a linear form factor that is different from those illustrated previously is shown, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
  • Aspects of the invention may have different form factors depending on the application. For example, running shorts, which tend to be comparatively light, can use a thinner waste band (measured from top to bottom) than basketball shorts, which tend to be constructed from heavier material and more material.
  • the overall curvature of the knitted band can also vary.
  • Band 700 has less overall curvature than band 100 and is substantially linear, though the top edge and bottom edge are not exactly parallel.
  • a flared section does need to be included in some embodiments of the invention. Band 700 does not include a flared section.
  • the band body 700 also comprises lower structural zone 740 that has different properties (e.g., elasticity, exterior surface texture) from the main structural zone 720 .
  • the combination of structural zones 720 and 740 defines the exterior of the various ventilation zones 730 .
  • the ventilation zones 730 can take the form of parallelograms, triangles, and other geometric shapes. In one aspect, the ventilation zones 730 can cover more than 50% of the band body's surface area, for example more than 60%, more than 70%, more than 80%, or 95% of the band body's surface area.
  • the band body 700 may be incorporated into a plurality of garments.
  • Exemplary garments may be pants, shorts, socks, shin guards, sport bras, shirts, undergarments, and the like.
  • the band body 700 may therefore be incorporated into a cuff, an arm portion, a leg portion, a torso portion, a chest band portion, a collar portion, a waist portion, an ankle portion, a sleeve portion, or any other portion of a garment that encircles or partially encircles a body region of the wearer.
  • the band body 700 may be sewn, stitched or bonded at one or more seams to one or more textile panels that comprise a garment.
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CN201810178855.1A CN108283334B (zh) 2013-12-03 2014-12-03 具有集成的通风结构的编织条带
EP14821002.4A EP3076818B1 (en) 2013-12-03 2014-12-03 Knitted band with integrated ventilation
PCT/US2014/068278 WO2015084911A1 (en) 2013-12-03 2014-12-03 Knitted band with integrated ventilation
CN201480065873.9A CN105792692B (zh) 2013-12-03 2014-12-03 具有集成的通风结构的编织条带
EP18152516.3A EP3329791B1 (en) 2013-12-03 2014-12-03 Knitted band with integrated ventilation
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