US20170227331A1 - Textile Item of Clothing with Ballistic Protection - Google Patents

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US20170227331A1
US20170227331A1 US15/329,373 US201515329373A US2017227331A1 US 20170227331 A1 US20170227331 A1 US 20170227331A1 US 201515329373 A US201515329373 A US 201515329373A US 2017227331 A1 US2017227331 A1 US 2017227331A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • the invention relates to a textile item of clothing with ballistic protection.
  • a textile item of clothing of the type in question is known from DE 10 2012 110 104 A1.
  • ballistic protection is understood, in particular, to mean personal protection provided by items of clothing worn close to the body, as result of which the person wearing the item of clothing should be protected against the effects of an explosion and the resulting fragments, or the effects thereof on the wearer should be reduced.
  • IEDs improvised explosive devices
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,961,958 B1 discloses an item of underwear with ballistic protection.
  • the underwear has pockets, into which ballistic protection pads are pushed.
  • the ballistic protection pads may be made, for example, of a ballistic material known as SPECTRAFLEX® available from Allied Signal Company. It is also known from U.S. Pat. No. 6,691,958 B1 to use aramid fibers or polyethylene fibers, for example TwaronTM and DyneemaTM, to produce the protection pads which are to be pushed into the pockets.
  • a further disadvantage of known ballistic-protection underpants is that the protection pads thereof are insufficiently coordinated with the locations of the (lower) abdomen which particularly require protection.
  • the document relating to the item of clothing of the type in question discloses an item of underwear of which the basic surface area is made up of a knitted fabric which inhibits the penetration of fragments and is made from UHMWPE (ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene) and of a further, different textile material.
  • UHMWPE ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene
  • the various textile materials or the various zones from which the underwear is made up are sewn to one another.
  • This invention was based on the consideration that, rather than the entire item of underwear, it is necessary essentially only for the regions which require particular protection to be formed from a single knitted fabric which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • the present invention is based on the object of creating a textile item of clothing with ballistic protection which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art, in particular provides particularly effective protection even against improvised explosive devices positioned in the vicinity of the ground, which is easy to handle and impedes the wearer as little as possible.
  • the present invention is also based on the object of creating a glove, a sock, a knee sock or a bra, which, in comparison with the prior art, provide better protection, in particular against improvised explosive devices positioned in the vicinity of the ground.
  • the textile item of clothing has at least one knitted fabric, which has a plurality of differently protected zones, wherein at least two different zones are connected seamlessly to one another, and at least one zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments
  • the invention solves the above-described disadvantages of the textile items of clothing according to the prior art, in particular improves protection against improvised explosive devices positioned in the vicinity of the ground.
  • the textile item of clothing may be a knitted fabric.
  • the textile item of clothing may have at least one knitted fabric and at least one woven fabric, which is connected to the knitted fabric.
  • Configuring the textile item of clothing according to the invention in the form of a knitted fabric or of a knitted fabric and at least one woven fabric, which is connected to the knitted fabric, may have various, in particular use-specific, advantages, which will be illustrated in yet more detail hereinbelow.
  • the textile item of clothing is preferably a knitted fabric and has a plurality of differently protected zones, wherein at least two different zones are connected seamlessly to one another and at least one first zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, the invention overcomes the disadvantages of the previously known textile items of clothing with ballistic protection.
  • a plurality of zones is understood to mean two or more zones.
  • any possible bands which may be present on the textile item of clothing according to the invention do not count as a “zone” within the context of the invention.
  • That part of the textile item of clothing which is formed by the first zone may be formed in one or more pieces. It is also possible for each of the other zones provided to be arranged in one or more pieces, in other words, distributed over a plurality of regions.
  • the feature according to the invention whereby “at least two different zones are connected seamlessly to one another” does not presuppose that, when a zone is in more than one piece, i.e. is divided up over a plurality of regions of the textile item of clothing, all the sub-surfaces of said zone are connected seamlessly to one or more (sub-) surfaces of a different zone. It is sufficient for two (sub-)surfaces of different zones to be connected seamlessly to one another. It is preferable, however, for all the surfaces of a zone to be connected seamlessly to all the surfaces of a different zone.
  • two zones are deemed to be differently protected when the construction thereof, i.e. the yarn used and/or the thickness of the yarn and/or the weave and/or the structure of the yarn and/or the thickness of the layer and/or the number of layers arranged one above the other, gives rise to different levels of ballistic protection.
  • a zone which is knitted from a yarn which is known to provide ballistic protection in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®;
  • zone b) a zone which is constructed in a manner corresponding to zone a), but in which the yarn which is to provide the ballistic protection is coarser and/or has a higher mass per unit area and/or a closer weave is provided and/or a different number of layers arranged one above the other is provided;
  • provision may be made for a plurality of, preferably all, the zones to be connected seamlessly to one another.
  • the zones are preferably integrated with one another.
  • the inventor has recognized that a seamless connection of the zones can significantly improve the level of protection provided by the textile item of clothing. This avoids a previous problem, namely the rupturing of the seams by the pressure wave of an explosion and the resulting failure of the ballistic protection.
  • the textile item of clothing Since the item of textile clothing according to the invention, on account of the seamless connection, is no longer ruptured by the pressure wave, the textile item of clothing is also still situated at the envisaged position following the pressure wave, and therefore the first zone, which is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, can provide protection at the anticipated location and can protect the person wearing the item of clothing.
  • the invention also has the advantage that the formation of different zones makes it possible to form different protective regions or other regions, and therefore the textile can also perform other functions, for example it can regulate heat and provide a good fit.
  • the inventor has also recognized that it is very advantageous if the textile item of clothing fits closely against the wearer's body, in particular if the textile item of clothing is an item of underwear, and this avoids the situation where the first pressure wave causes the textile item of clothing to inflate.
  • the textile item of clothing is configured such that it is not just bands which may be provided which cause the item of clothing to fit closely against the body of the person wearing the item of clothing, but rather the entire item of clothing is formed so as to fit closely against the person wearing the item of clothing.
  • the inventor has also recognized, and solved, a further problem of ballistic-protection textiles from the prior art, in particular according to the document relating to the item of clothing of the type in question. If the individual zones are knitted independently of one another and then put together to form a textile item of clothing, this inevitably results in open edges or predetermined breaking points. These open edges prevent the active forces from being distributed in the best way possible, since the filaments are cut off directly at the periphery and the force can be absorbed by the filaments only up to this cut-off point. The functioning of soft ballistics, however, is based on the absorption and distribution of the kinetic energy which arises.
  • the directly affected threads of the item of clothing are destroyed and/or expanded by the penetration of the bullet/projectile and thus distribute the energy to the surrounding threads. Since woven fabrics and laid fabrics are produced generally at right angles, this energy distribution occurs predominantly in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The force is distributed further to the surrounding threads via the crossover points of the fibers, which results in a kind of chain reaction. The energy thus propagates increasingly to the individual threads until the kinetic energy of the bullet/projectile, as the latter tries to pass through the textile layer, has dissipated and the bullet/projectile is halted.
  • the individual zones are connected seamlessly to one another, and are preferably integrated with one another. It is advantageous here if the zones of the textile item of clothing each comprise endless yarns which are not cut off at the periphery. It is preferable for each zone to be formed just by one thread. This makes it possible to achieve a situation where the force produced by the bullet/projectile is conducted over the entire textile surface instead of just over the directly affected surface.
  • the thread would therefore dissipate the force (theoretically) more or less endlessly, which results in the number of layers being reduced, in an associated reduction in weight and in improved trauma characteristics. Furthermore, production from one thread is more advantageous and environmentally compatible, since there is no waste and there are no additional costs for making the layers.
  • Making up the textile item of clothing from a plurality of zones has the advantage that the zones which provide the ballistic protection can be concentrated in the locations which are to be appropriately protected.
  • the other zones can incorporate correspondingly suitable materials, which provide, for example, for heat regulation or ensure advantageously the elasticity of the item of clothing.
  • the textile item of clothing may be designed in the form of underwear, underpants, a vest, T-shirt, headscarf, scarf, balaclava, tubular scarf, combat shirt or long-sleeved shirt.
  • the textile item of clothing is worn preferably directly on the skin, that is to say the textile item of clothing also serves as underwear or replaces underwear.
  • a first zone extends in one piece from a front side to the rear side and, in the process, also protects in particular the perineum and the anal region, in particular against fragments which shoot upward from the ground.
  • the prior-art ballistic protection pads which are merely pushed into pockets, provide pretty much no protection here.
  • the textile item of clothing being configured in the form of underpants, it may be advantageous, as already described above, if a part located on the front side as well as the region of the perineum and the anal region and a portion formed on the rear side are formed in one piece from the first zone. It is advantageous in this case if, rather than being formed from the first zone, the legs of the pants, preferably at least the laterally outer surfaces of the legs of the pants, constitute a different zone, which is connected seamlessly to the first zone. It is preferably possible for the legs of the pants to constitute a comfort zone, and particularly preferably to be of breathable and elastic, and possibly also flame-retardant, design. The legs of the pants preferably fit closely against the wearer's body.
  • the second zone which provides a higher level of ballistic protection than the first zone. It is possible for the second zone, which may likewise be formed in one or more pieces, i.e. which is realized by a continuous surface or by a plurality of individual surfaces, to be, in turn, connected seamlessly to the other zones, and preferably to be integrated therewith.
  • the second zone which provides a higher level of ballistic protection than the first zone, protects those regions of the wearer which are particularly at risk. It may be advantageous if the second zone, should the textile item of clothing be designed in the form of underpants, extends in one piece from a front side, in particular the external genitalia, to the rear side and, in the process, protects in particular the perineum and the anal region, in particular against fragments which shoot upward from the ground.
  • the first zone is then connected seamlessly to the second zone and, if appropriate, for a further zone with more elastic properties to be connected seamlessly to the first zone.
  • the second zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, wherein the yarn is coarser and/or the mass per unit area is higher and/or a closer weave is provided than in the case of the yarn in the first zone.
  • the first zone is of single-layer design and the second zone is of two-layered or multi-layered design.
  • the second zone is designed in the form of a spacer knit fabric. This makes it straightforwardly possible to realize a double layer or, if appropriate, also a multiple layer.
  • a spacer knit fabric has been found to be advantageous here, in particular in respect of breathability. Despite the spacer fabric having multiple layers, it is not too stiff for the wearer.
  • the first zone may be designed in the form of a spacer knit fabric.
  • the yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments may have, or to be, a UHMWPE (ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene) or aramid or Vectran®.
  • Aramid is the abbreviation for “aromatic polyamide”, a special polyamide form. These polyamides are divided up into para and meta-aramids. Their mechanical properties make para-aramids well-suited for protective clothing, i.e. for ballistic protection and protection against stabbing and cutting. Meta-aramids are used specifically for heat protection. In the case of the para-aramid polymers, the amide groups are situated on the opposite sides of a benzene ring and therefore produce a rectilinear molecule-chain structure.
  • PBO is an isotropic, crystalline polymer fiber and is a polybenzazolene.
  • PBO is a rigid rod-like macromolecule (similar to the para-aramid). It is very difficult, however, to make PBO.
  • Vectran® has been found to be appropriate. This is a high-performance multifilament yarn which is spun from liquid crystal polymers.
  • first zone and/or the second zone form/forms at least that part of the textile item of clothing which, when the textile item of clothing is being worn correctly, at least partially covers at least one of the regions of the human body which are mentioned hereinbelow:
  • liver and/or kidneys and/or bladder and/or digestive organs and/or spleen b) liver and/or kidneys and/or bladder and/or digestive organs and/or spleen
  • the textile item of clothing is adjacent to one of the aforementioned regions only to some extent, or not at all, it is also the case that said regions cannot be protected by the textile item of clothing.
  • the textile item of clothing is designed in the form of underwear, i.e. underpants and/or a vest, provision is made for said item, when it is being worn, to cover at least one of the aforementioned regions, said region therefore being provided with ballistic protection and/or penetration of fragments being inhibited.
  • the textile item of clothing is designed in the form of underpants.
  • the invention is not confined to this.
  • the textile item of clothing being configured in the form of underpants
  • the underpants when being worn correctly by the wearer, reach upward to such an extent that they also cover over the navel—and run round in annular form at this level.
  • This has the advantage that the underwear overlaps with a protective vest which is possibly worn in addition.
  • the kidneys, on the rear side of the person wearing the underwear to be fully protected by the underwear and, if appropriate, the protective vest.
  • the underwear configured in the form of underpants, extends to a wearer's knee, and terminates preferably directly above the knee, when the wearer is wearing the underpants correctly.
  • a further zone has an elastic yarn or is formed by an elastic yarn.
  • the further zone here may be defined as a zone which requires a lower level of protection and in which other properties, for example the production of air circulation and elasticity in order to achieve a good fit, are important.
  • the further zone may be designed here in the form of a comfort zone, if appropriate in the form of a so-called mesh, i.e. in the form of an air-permeable textile net fabric. It is also possible here for the yarn selected for the further zone to be configured such that it allows, or assists, the regulation of heat and/or the wicking of sweat from the body.
  • the further zone is of flame-retardant and/or breathable design.
  • That part of the textile item of clothing which is formed by the further zone may be formed in one or more pieces. If formed in more than one piece, the further zone may also have different properties, in particular, as described hereinbelow, it may be designed with and without ballistic protection.
  • the further zone has a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • Use can be made, for this purpose, of a yarn which has already been mentioned above, in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®.
  • a covered yarn is particularly suitable for the further zone. It is possible for the further zone to have a covered yarn, or to be formed by a covered yarn, which preferably has a core which is made of the elastic yarn and has the yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments wound around it.
  • This solution has been found to be particularly suitable since, on the one hand, it realizes a comfort zone with the desired properties, in particular the desired elasticity and good wearing comfort, and it also results in the technical advantage of the textile item of clothing fitting closely to the wearer's body. Furthermore, this solution provides a certain minimum level of ballistic protection as a result of the core made of the elastic yarn having a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments wound around it. This has been found to be particularly appropriate.
  • the yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments may, in turn, be one of the aforementioned yarns.
  • the textile item of clothing may have bands, which are connected preferably seamlessly to adjacent zones.
  • the bands may have an elastic yarn or be formed by an elastic yarn. It is also possible here for the bands to be of flame-retardant and/or breathable design. It is also possible for the additional zone to be produced from a covered yarn, wherein it is preferable once again to provide an elastic core, for example made of a material referred to as elastan, which has another yarn wound around it, said other yarn, for example, also being, once again, a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments (UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®).
  • an elastic core for example made of a material referred to as elastan, which has another yarn wound around it, said other yarn, for example, also being, once again, a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments (UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®).
  • the bands are preferably integrated with the other adjacent zones. It is not imperative for the bands to be present in the textile item of clothing and/or to be connected seamlessly to the adjacent zones.
  • bands also covers a configuration of the textile item of clothing with just one band.
  • An antibacterial finish at least of the first or of the second zone, preferably of all the zones, may be advantageous.
  • first and/or the second zone preferably all the zones, have hydrophilic properties.
  • first zone and/or the second zone are designed in the form of a close-knit fabric.
  • the knitted fabric made from UHMWPE is knitted using a double yarn.
  • provision may be made for in each case a number of the first zones and/or of the second zones and/or of the further zones to be formed in the textile item of clothing.
  • a harness may be incorporated, preferably knitted into the same.
  • the harness may be provided so that, for example when the person wearing the vest or the T-shirt has been injured, the harness, which may be designed in the form of a rescue handle, can be used to lift the wearer or at least to help the wearer for example in standing up.
  • the harness prefferably guided preferably from the back over the chest and/or from the back underneath the armpits up to the shoulder and, at the rear, around the wearer's neck, when the vest or the T-shirt is being worn correctly.
  • a padding arrangement is incorporated, or formed, in the shoulder region, in order to facilitate the carrying, for example, of packs or rucksacks. It may also be advantageous if pockets are introduced, preferably knitted in, in the region of the sleeves and/or of the bands, for example for the purpose of accommodating smartphones, keys, access cards, pens or the like.
  • the above-described configuration of a vest or of a T-shirt having a harness and/or a padding arrangement and/or pockets is suitable both for vests and T-shirts for men and for vests and T-shirts for women, wherein the vests and T-shirts may have appropriate shaping for the female body.
  • the aforementioned configurations are also suitable, in addition, for a long-sleeved shirt, in which case the pockets can be formed preferably in the arm parts, particularly preferably in the region of the upper arm.
  • the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of a head covering, scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf or balaclava
  • a further zone in the form of a net-like elastic knitted fabric to be formed in the upper head region, wherein when the head covering, the scarf, the headscarf, the tubular scarf or the balaclava is being worn correctly, the upper head region fits against an upper region of the wearer's head, which extends upwards and all the way round from a lower region of the wearer's forehead.
  • This may be, for example, a knitted product having a perforated structure, preferably made of a natural fiber, polyamide or polyester, particularly preferably with a flame-retardant configuration.
  • the aforementioned region is configured, in particular, in the form of a further zone in the manner already described. It is preferably a mesh. Breathability and elasticity are preferably provided.
  • Such a configuration of the head covering, of the tubular scarf, of the scarf, of the balaclava or of the headscarf (referred to hereinbelow jointly as a head covering) has been found to be particularly suitable since, on account of the particular need for protection, in particular emergency personnel usually wear a helmet, and there is no need for the head covering to provide ballistic protection in this region of the head. It is particularly important, in this region of the head, for the head covering to be comfortable to wear and to be of breathable and elastic design. It is also possible here to use once again, for example, a covered yarn of the configuration already described.
  • the manner in which this can be achieved is known, in principle, from the prior art and is referred to there as plating.
  • the textile item of clothing may have a seam in order for the seamlessly flat-knitted textile item of clothing to be formed into a textile body which is closed all the way round, in particular in the form of an item of underwear, of underpants, of a vest, of a T-shirt, of a head covering, of a headscarf, of a scarf, of a tubular scarf, of a balaclava, of a sock, of a knee sock, of a glove, of an inner glove, of a bra, of a long-sleeved shirt or of a torso part of a long-sleeved shirt.
  • the seam it is also possible, in dependence on the knitting method, for the seam to be dispensed with altogether, in order for the flat-knitted textile item of clothing to be formed into a textile body which is closed all the way round.
  • the aforementioned seam may be configured, for example, in the form of a “medical release” so that, in the event of the person wearing the textile item of clothing being injured, said clothing can be removed quickly from the body.
  • Configuring the seam in the form of a “medical release” may also be recommended, in particular, in the case of the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of an inner glove or glove.
  • the textile item of clothing is produced preferably on a flat-knitting machine.
  • the textile item of clothing prefferably be produced such that it fits as closely as possible against the body.
  • the further zone and possibly also in the bands, use can be made of so-called covered yarns, preferably with an elastan core, but also of natural yarns and so-called FR yarns.
  • the further zone which is the comfort region, is preferably supported, in addition, by a high-strength yarn, in particular UHMWPE, aramids and Vectran®, so that the clothing does not rupture here as a result of the pressure of the detonation.
  • the solution according to the invention namely the seamless connection of the zones, in particular the fact that the zones are integrated with one another, prevents the textile item of clothing from rupturing.
  • the solution according to the invention avoids the situation where the air from a first pressure wave, in particular from an IED explosion, does not pass beneath the item of clothing and therefore does not pump up, and rupture, the item of clothing. It is also the case that there are no seams present which can be torn open by the pressure wave.
  • net regions also to be formed in the comfort region, and this can be realized, in particular, in the region of muscles or non-critical locations of the body, without the strength of the product being adversely affected thereby. It is possible for net regions to be connected seamlessly to, in particular integrated with, the other zones.
  • the further zone is preferably designed, at least in part, in the form of a net.
  • the textile item of clothing being configured in the form of ballistic underwear
  • Reinforced zones preferably knitted by a spacer knit fabric, are provided in particular for protection in the genital and anal regions and for the protection of arteries and veins. Reference is made here to the description in particular relating to the second zone.
  • first zone is designed in the manner described for the second zone.
  • first zone also to be produced by a spacer knit fabric or to be formed by a plurality of layers of the knitted fabric.
  • Configuring the textile item of clothing with two protective zones has, indeed, been found to be particularly appropriate; however, if just one zone is to be formed, this zone may have one, more or all of the properties and options which have been described in relation to the second zone.
  • first zone a protective zone
  • the protective zone is one which is connected seamlessly to a further zone, which is designed preferably in the form of an elastic zone or comfort zone.
  • the textile items of clothing configured in the form of a sock, knee sock or bra may have bands, which are connected preferably likewise seamlessly to the protective zone and/or the further zone. There may be one or more bands provided.
  • the further zones and also the protective zones may each be formed in one or more pieces, as already described.
  • first zone a protective zone
  • first zone a protective zone
  • further zone preferably an elastic zone or a comfort zone.
  • bands preferably just one band in the region of a wearer's wrist, wherein the band is connected seamlessly to the protective zone and/or the further zone.
  • first zone a protective zone
  • the item of clothing in a configuration of the textile item of clothing which can constitute an invention in its own right, provision may be made for the item of clothing to be made up of a torso part and arm parts, wherein the torso part is designed in the form of a knitted fabric, whereas the arm parts are designed in the form of a woven fabric, and the arm parts are connected to the torso part in each case via a seam.
  • the torso part may be configured here in the manner which has already been described within the context of the invention above and below. However, it is also possible for the torso part to have just a protective zone and no further zone (“comfort zone”), although provision may preferably be made for bands to be connected seamlessly.
  • the knitted fabric, which forms the torso part has at least one zone which is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • Such a configuration namely a configuration in which the textile item of clothing has only a first zone, or at least one first zone, which is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments may also be suitable for a configuration of the textile item of clothing in the form of a glove, inner glove, sock, knee sock or bra. In all these cases, however, provision may also be made for for example a band to be connected, preferably seamlessly, to the first zone.
  • the further zone which may be arranged in the comfort region, to be produced by an elastic net and/or a jersey fabric, possibly using UHMWPE yarns.
  • High-performance filaments can be knitted into the same so that there is no rupturing of the textile item of clothing, in particular the underpants.
  • the bands are produced from an elastic and skin-friendly material.
  • the bands are connected, preferably without seams, to the rest of the textile item of clothing, in particular the underwear, the underpants, the vest, the T-shirt, the head covering, the sock, the knee sock, the bra, the inner glove, the glove or the long-sleeved shirt.
  • a special yarn which is preferably also skin-friendly, can be used for the additional flame-retardant property. (FR property).
  • Regions which should be preferably at least partially protected, or for which it may be advantageous to form the first zone or the second zone are arteries and veins, internal organs—the abdomen and urinary tract, external and internal genitalia, the perineum and anal region and the inner thighs. Zones in which a reduced degree of protection is recommended, that is to say the comfort region, are in particular the regions of the muscles and of the bones. The further zone may preferably be formed here.
  • the first zone and/or the second zone are designed such that they protect the mouth and/or the neck region when the aforementioned textile items of clothing are being worn correctly. It is advantageous if, in these zones, use is made of a spacer knit fabric which is formed from a high-strength material, in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®, and which protects the lower half of the face, including the throat and neck region.
  • the head covering according to the invention preferably keeps the eyes and the ears free, so that the use of communications and display units is not restricted.
  • the region which, in the case of emergency personnel, is typically protected by a helmet need not be protected separately by the head covering according to the invention, and the formation of a comfort zone, preferably of the further zone, may therefore be recommended in this region.
  • a comfort zone preferably of the further zone.
  • the first and the second zones may preferably be produced, at least in part, by plating. It is advantageous if the inner side is produced from UHMWPE or aramid or Vectran® and if the outer side is knitted from a flame-retardant material and printed, if appropriate, with a camouflage print.
  • Use is preferably made, in the head region beneath the helmet, of net-like elastic knitted fabrics which are preferably made from skin-friendly materials and are connected directly, and seamlessly, to the ballistic material of the first and/or second zones.
  • the textile item of clothing being configured in the form of a vest or T-shirt
  • a central region of the front side i.e. the chest and/or a central region on the back
  • This region is provided with sufficient protection typically by a ballistic vest, and therefore there is no need for the vest or the T-shirt to provide any ballistic protection here.
  • the chest, and/or the lower region of the front side, in the region of the waist and above, may preferably be formed from a high-strength material, in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran® and may preferably constitute a first zone and/or a second zone, in order for supplementary protection, in addition to the ballistic vest, to be realized here.
  • a high-strength material in particular UHMWPE, aramid or Vectran®
  • aramid or Vectran® may preferably constitute a first zone and/or a second zone, in order for supplementary protection, in addition to the ballistic vest, to be realized here.
  • the vest and/or the T-shirt may preferably have shoulder pads or a harness or a rescue handle. Provision may also be made for pockets to be knitted into the region of the arm and/or of the hip, for example for the purpose of accommodating smartphones, keys, access cards and the like.
  • the three-dimensional regions are preferably designed in the form of spacer knit fabrics and/or have a pile thread. It is advantageous if the head covering, which has been described in more detail above, is used in conjunction with a vest and/or a T-shirt and/or in conjunction with underpants. This provides particularly advantageous protection for the wearer, in particular for emergency personnel.
  • underpants according to the invention are used in conjunction with a T-shirt or a vest according to the invention.
  • underpants and/or the vest or the T-shirt are/is used in conjunction with a sock according to the invention, a knee sock, a glove, an inner glove and, if appropriate, a bra. This provides the wearer with particularly advantageous overall protection.
  • the first zone has a mass per unit area of at least 150 g/m 2 , preferably 200 g/m 2 , particularly preferably 250 g/m 2 and quite particularly preferably 300 g/m 2 , in particular 350 g/m 2 . It is advantageous if the mass per unit area is smaller than 700 g/m 2 , preferably smaller than 600 g/m 2 . A mass per unit area of 360 g/m 2 to 600 g/m 2 , in particular 400 g/m 2 to 600 g/m 2 , has been found to be quite particularly appropriate.
  • the thickness of the yarn used for producing the first zone from UHMWPE is at least 50 dtex, preferably at least 80 dtex, particularly preferably at least 200 dtex. It is advantageous if the thickness of the yarn used for producing the first zone from UHMWPE is less than 880 dtex, preferably less than 700 dtex.
  • a first zone made of UHMWPE is formed with a high level of moisture absorption, in particular with a Ret value in accordance with DIN EN 31092 of 4.3895 m 2 ⁇ Pa/W+/ ⁇ 20%, preferably +/ ⁇ 5%, in relation to a single-layered configuration of the first zone made from UHMWPE.
  • a thread of the textile item of clothing may be configured such that pulling on the thread gives rise to a predetermined breaking point, that is to say the textile item of clothing comes apart in this region. It is preferably the case that the thread, which can be pulled in order for the textile item of clothing to come apart along the thread line, is dyed in a specific manner and can thus be recognized better.
  • a glove, an inner glove, a sock, a knee sock or a bra to be provided with ballistic protection, wherein the glove, the inner glove, the sock, the knee sock and the bra have at least one knitted fabric, wherein at least one first zone of the knitted fabric is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • Inner gloves, gloves, socks, knee socks or bras which have a knitted fabric with ballistic protection are not known in the prior art.
  • the configuration according to the invention of the aforementioned textiles increases the overall protection of the wearer against injury, without detracting from the wearing comfort.
  • the differently protected zones may preferably be a first zone, made of a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and a further zone, the construction of which differs by way of the yarn used and/or the thickness of the yarn and/or the weave and/or the structure of the yarn and/or the thickness of the layer and/or the number of layers arranged one above the other, a different level of protection being achieved as a result.
  • the inner glove, the glove, the sock, the knee sock or the bra is preferably a knitted fabric or designed entirely in the form of a knitted fabric. Provision may be made here for the glove, the inner glove, the sock, the knee sock or the bra to have one or more bands, which are fitted preferably in a seamless manner, and in particular are also designed in the form of a knitted fabric.
  • the glove or the inner glove may have elastic regions, preferably in the region of the palm of the hand and/or on the back of the hand.
  • the elastic region preferably extends from the back of the hand into the fingers. It is also possible for the glove or inner glove to have tactile zones preferably on the fingertips.
  • the glove can be worn on its own and, in the form of an inner glove, in a further glove.
  • the glove is preferably configured such that it has a high level of tactility, in particular in the region of the fingertips, in order to allow, or to facilitate, the typical activities of a soldier, such as shooting or the operation of displays. It is important here to have a high level of tactility in particular in the region of the index finger in the curved state and on the thumb.
  • the glove according to the invention preferably has a seamless knit design.
  • a seamless knit design Preferably at most one seam is provided, this then being designed preferably in the form of a “medical release”, as already described.
  • Both the glove and the inner glove are preferably of pre-curved design.
  • the inner glove and the glove preferably fit as closely as possible. In the case of an inner-glove configuration, provision may be made for said inner glove to fit underneath a combat glove.
  • the inner glove in order for the latter to be sewn firmly to an outer glove, provision may be made for the inner glove to have, on its fingertips, small tabs, via which the inner glove can be sewn firmly in the outer glove.
  • the glove may have a first and a second protective zone, as has already been described, in principle, above.
  • the regions which are important for operating instruments may be of somewhat thinner configuration than the other protective zones. It is preferable here for the first zone to be of thinner design and the second zone to be thicker.
  • either the finish of the yarn or of the glove as a whole can render the glove flame-retardant.
  • a further invention which stands in its own right is presented in the claims. It is also the case that this invention can be combined preferably with one or more features of the other inventions already described above.
  • the invention which stands in its own right as set forth in the claims relates to a textile item of clothing with ballistic protection and having a torso part and arm parts, wherein the torso part is a knitted fabric and has at least one protected zone which is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and wherein the arm parts are formed from a woven material.
  • the torso part is the part of the item of clothing which covers a human torso and the arm parts constitute that part of the item of clothing which at least partially covers the human arms when the item of clothing is being worn correctly.
  • the torso part may have just a single-piece protected zone, that is to say that the knitted fabric which forms the torso part is produced in a single piece and is connected to the arm parts made from the woven fabric.
  • This has been found to be appropriate in particular for producing a so-called combat shirt, which performs both the function of underwear and that of a combat jacket and can replace these items of clothing.
  • the arm parts here are preferably of long-sleeved design.
  • the torso part may also have a plurality of differently protected zones, wherein at least two different zones are connected seamlessly to one another and at least one first zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments. All the already described configurations and variants of the other inventions already described can be used for this purpose.
  • the arm parts made from the woven material preferably likewise provide ballistic protection.
  • the torso part may be provided with bands, in particular in the region of the neck opening and also at the opposite, lower end of the torso part. It is possible for the bands to be configured, and fitted, as has already been described within the context of the other inventions.
  • the textile item of clothing having the torso part made from a knitted fabric and the arm parts made from a woven material is suitable in particular, at relatively high exterior temperatures, so that it can be worn instead of a combat jacket.
  • the arm parts here may be formed preferably by a woven fabric with a camouflage print. As a result of the woven fabric or of the woven material, the arm parts withstand high loading, in particular also under the action of moisture, and have continuously high strength values. It is also possible for the arm parts to be produced such that they have a high level of air permeability.
  • the torso part of the combat shirt is designed preferably with a high collar.
  • the combat shirt is suitable, in particular, for use in combination with a ballistic vest.
  • the knitted design of the torso part does away with bothersome seams which rub.
  • the torso part and also the arm parts may have a fire-retardant properties and/or antistatic properties and/or antibacterial properties.
  • the combat shirt may be of hydrophilic design.
  • the torso part of the textile item of clothing is formed preferably from a seamless tube made of a flame-retardant and hydrophilic knitted fabric with different knitted zones which wick sweat and regulate the body temperature.
  • the antibacterial property of the material which is preferably provided curbs odors.
  • the combat shirt may be used in the form of underwear, that is to say for there to be no need to put on underwear in addition.
  • Designing the combat shirt to be close to the body can ensure optimum moisture transfer. It is possible to provide a knitted channel, which runs through from the hem to the neck band, for the purpose of achieving a venturi effect, and this improves the removal of moisture by way of the shirt. The removal of moisture is assisted by the seamless design of the knitted fabric preferably provided according to the invention.
  • the knitting technology used in order to achieve the venturi effect provides for a good dissipation of heat and moisture via the neck region to the surroundings, in particular also the high collar being suitable for this purpose.
  • the arm parts of the combat shirt are produced preferably from a lightweight, flame-retardant twill.
  • the upper material may be designed with a multicolor camouflage print. It is possible to provide vector protection, applied preferably on both sides, and hydrophilic properties on the inner side of the arm parts.
  • provision may be made for preshaped pockets, preferably made from a highly wear-resistant and flame-retardant polyamide, to be provided on the elbows, it being possible in particular for flexible elbow protectors, preferably configured as described in DE 20 2013 100 788 U1, to be accommodated in said pockets.
  • the elbow protectors may be provided, in a manner specific to the right side/left side, with pressed-in movement folds and special convexities for protecting the elbow and/or the upper forearm. It is also possible for the arm parts to have pockets, serving as stowage space, in the region of the upper arms. It is further possible to provide a hook and loop tape, which serves for accommodating a rank badge and possibly, at the same time, as pen storage.
  • the arm parts may preferably also have yet further pen pockets, for example in the region of the front left-side sleeve.
  • the sleeve ends are preferably cut to be relatively wide, such that they can be rolled up in the pulse region.
  • ventilation with a mosquito net may be incorporated in the forearm region of the arm parts.
  • a zip fastener in particular a two-way zip fastener, which can be opened preferably in the form of an “O”.
  • the arm parts may preferably be of a raglan design.
  • the arm parts may be connected to the torso part preferably by a flatlock seam.
  • the combat shirt preferably has a high-cut stand-up collar with no opening options provided. This is advantageous so that, when use is made of a protective vest or a harness/protective equipment, pressure points are avoided in this region.
  • the upper material of the torso part may have camouflage properties, but this is not necessary in a preferably envisaged configuration since the torso part is covered over during use by a harness/protective equipment which already has a camouflage function.
  • the material of the torso part and of the stand-up collar may be of preferably hydrophilic and antibacterial design.
  • the combat shirt can be worn, in particular, in combination with a ballistic vest and a harness/protective equipment, as is conventional for military personnel. This constitutes a particularly advantageous inventive use.
  • FIG. 1 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of underpants.
  • FIG. 2 shows an isometric left side and rear view of the underpants illustrated in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a T-shirt or vest.
  • FIG. 4 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the T-shirt or vest illustrated in FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a head covering.
  • FIG. 6 shows an isometric rear and left side view of the head covering illustrated in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 7 shows a basic illustration of an enlarged segment of covered yarn having a core made of an elastic yarn and having a single yarn wrapping around the same.
  • FIG. 8 shows a basic illustration of an enlarged segment of covered yarn having a core made of an elastic yarn and having two wraparound yarns.
  • FIG. 9 shows an artistic representation of a cross-section view of a high-strength yarn or a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • FIG. 10 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a T-shirt or vest shaped for the female body.
  • FIG. 11 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the T-shirt or vest illustrated in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 12 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a bra
  • FIG. 13 shows an isometric rear and right side view of the bra illustrated in FIG. 12 .
  • FIG. 14 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a sock.
  • FIG. 15 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a knee sock.
  • FIG. 16 shows an isometric back of hand and thumb side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a glove or inner glove.
  • FIG. 17 shows an isometric palm side view of the glove or inner glove illustrated in FIG. 16 .
  • FIG. 18 shows an isometric front top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured with a torso part made from a knitted fabric and arm parts made from a woven material.
  • FIG. 19 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the textile item of clothing illustrated in FIG. 18 .
  • a flat-knitting machine is particularly suitable for producing the textile item of clothing according to the invention.
  • the exemplary embodiments illustrated herein show a textile item of clothing which is designed in the form of underpants 100 or in the form of a vest 200 or T-shirt or in the form of a head covering 300 , headscarf, scarf, tubular scarf or balaclava.
  • the invention is not restricted hereto.
  • the invention may relate, in particular, also to other items of clothing in which ballistic protection is advantageous.
  • the exemplary embodiments illustrated likewise show a textile item of clothing which is designed in the form of a bra 400 , of a sock 500 , of a knee sock 600 or of a glove or inner glove 700 .
  • FIGS. 18 and 19 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a so-called combat shirt 800 , which will be illustrated in yet more detail hereinbelow.
  • the underpants 100 illustrated are underpants for men. It is also possible, however, for underpants for women to be configured in an analogous manner.
  • FIG. 1 shows a textile item of clothing with ballistic protection configured in the form of underpants 100 .
  • the underpants 100 are designed in the form of a knitted fabric and have a plurality of different zones 1 , 2 , 3 .
  • the zones 1 , 2 , 3 are connected seamlessly to one another.
  • At least one first zone 1 is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • An example of a configuration of the fragment-inhibiting yarn 5 is illustrated in FIG. 9 .
  • a multifil yarn multifilament yarn
  • the zones 1 , 2 and 3 are integrated with one another.
  • the yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments is a high-strength yarn.
  • the yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments may be, for example, in the form of UHMWPE, of aramid or of Vectran®.
  • the yarn in the exemplary embodiment is formed from UHMWPE.
  • the description is to be understood that, instead of a UHMWPE, it is also possible to use aramid or Vectran®.
  • Dyneema® is sold under the trade name Dyneema® by Dutch chemical company Royal DSM N.V.
  • Dyneema® is a high-strength polyethylene fiber with a tensile strength ranging from 3 to 5 GPa.
  • Dyneema® is a highly crystalline, highly stretched UHMWPE.
  • the Dyneema® fiber is particularly suitable for producing the first zone 1 provided according to the invention, the invention is nevertheless not restricted hereto.
  • the second zone 2 likewise comprises a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and which will be referred to hereinbelow throughout (albeit not in limiting fashion) as UHMWPE (this also applies to the other exemplary embodiments).
  • UHMWPE this also applies to the other exemplary embodiments.
  • the production of a spacer knit fabric is known in principle. For this purpose, use is usually made of a pile thread.
  • the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 provides three separate zones 1 and three separate zones 2 .
  • first zone 1 and of the second zone 2 In respect of the arrangement and design of the first zone 1 and of the second zone 2 , and of the way in which the zones are divided up, reference is made to the illustrations in FIGS. 1 and 2 . It is also possible, in principle, for the regions in which, in the exemplary embodiment, the first zone 1 or the second zone 2 is illustrated to have just one zone, namely the zone 1 , throughout, albeit, if appropriate, also configured there in the form of a spacer knit fabric or configured with one, two or more layers. The exemplary embodiment should not be understood to mean that it is imperative for a zone 2 to be provided. It is also possible for just the first zone 1 to be realized throughout, in which case, however, said first zone 1 can also have the properties of the second zone 2 throughout, i.e. if appropriate, and if desired, it may have more than one layer. The same also applies to the other exemplary embodiments.
  • the underpants 100 is formed from a further zone 3 in the outer leg region or in the outer region of the thigh.
  • the further zone 3 has an elastic yarn 6 or is formed by an elastic yarn 6 .
  • Two zones 3 are provided in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 .
  • the further zone 3 may be of flame-retardant and/or breathable design.
  • a covered yarn 7 which is particularly well-suited for forming the further zone 3 in all the exemplary embodiments, is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show a highly abstract illustration.
  • the elastic yarn 6 forms the core of the covered yarn 7 .
  • the elastic yarn 6 is preferably designed in the form of an elastan core or is preferably formed from elastan.
  • the elastic yarn 6 here has a preferably high-strength material (preferably a fragment-inhibiting yarn 5 , particularly preferably embodied in the form of UHMWPE (possibly also in the form of aramid or Vectran®)) wound around it.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 here, in order to show the construction clearly, illustrate large spacings as the yarn 5 wraps around the core 6 . It is actually the case, however, that the fragment-inhibiting yarn 5 is wound so closely that there are no spacings present between the individual windings.
  • FIG. 7 differs from FIG. 8 only in that just a single yarn is wound around the elastic core 6 in FIG. 7 , whereas two yarns 5 are wound around the elastic yarn 6 in FIG. 8 .
  • variant of the covered yarn 7 which is illustrated in FIG. 8 to have, in an advantageous configuration, two yarns 5 having differing properties and/or consisting of different materials.
  • one of the yarns 5 may be a high-strength material, preferably a fragment-inhibiting yarn of the already described configuration including the already described variants, whereas the second yarn 5 is a flame-retardant yarn.
  • the covered yarn 7 in addition to the elasticity, also provides for two further advantageous properties by use being made of two different yarns 5 . It is also possible to use two yarns made from cotton, preferably one of the yarns, or even both yarns, having a FR or flame-retardant finish.
  • a covered yarn 7 may have more than two yarns 5 .
  • the yarns 5 here may be formed from an identical material or from different materials.
  • a covered yarn 7 is particularly suitable for forming the further zone 3 , since a certain minimum level of ballistic protection can also be realized thereby.
  • the underpants 100 illustrated there have bands 4 , wherein the bands 4 have an elastic yarn 6 or are formed by an elastic yarn 6 .
  • a particularly high level of elasticity is advantageous in this region.
  • a flame-retardant configuration may also be provided here.
  • the yarn which is used for producing the bands 4 may be, once again, a covered yarn 7 of suitable construction.
  • Use can also be made here of a material which is typically used for producing bands, in particular has a particularly high level of elasticity.
  • a seam 8 is illustrated by way of example in FIG. 1 .
  • This seam 8 serves merely to form the seamlessly flat-knitted textile fabric into a textile body which is closed all the way round, said textile body according to FIG. 1 being a pair of underpants. This operation depends on the knitting machine.
  • the exemplary embodiment provides the use of a flat-knitting machine, wherein the ends of the seamlessly flat-knitted fabric should be connected to one another to form a closed textile body.
  • a closed textile body should be understood here to mean that said body is, for example, in the form of underpants 100 , of a vest 200 , of a T-shirt, of a head covering 300 , of a headscarf, of a tubular scarf, of a balaclava, of a sock 500 , of a knee sock 600 , of a glove or an inner glove 700 or a bra 400 .
  • a closed textile body may also be understood here to mean a torso part, as is illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19 .
  • the seam 8 runs preferably such that, rather than running between two zones 1 , 2 , 3 , it runs within a zone, in particular so as not to weaken the seamless connection between two zones.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show the textile item of clothing according to the invention configured in the form of a vest 200 or T-shirt.
  • the text hereinbelow refers to a vest 200 , but it is equally possible for this item of clothing to be a T-shirt.
  • the vest 200 is designed, by way of example, with sleeves in FIGS. 3 and 4 , but this is optional.
  • the vest 200 has a first zone 1 , a second zone 2 and a further zone 3 and also bands 4 .
  • first zone 1 a second zone 2 and a further zone 3 and also bands 4 .
  • zones 1 , 2 , 3 and of the bands 4 and of the production thereof, reference is made to the description relating to the underpants 100 .
  • the first zone 1 is constructed in the manner which has been described in relation to the second zone 2 of the underpants 100 .
  • the formation of the second zone 2 is optional in the case of the vest 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
  • the second zone 2 has only one particular function to perform in any case.
  • the second zone 2 is provided in order to form a harness 9 or a rescue handle, by way of which it should be possible to lift the person wearing the vest 200 or to move him, in the event of injury, out of danger's way.
  • the harness 9 runs from the back via the chest and/or from the back underneath the armpits up to the shoulder and, at the rear, around the wearer's neck, when the vest 200 is being worn correctly.
  • the harness 9 is not restricted to this precise progression.
  • the harness 9 runs preferably such that it is spaced apart from the band 4 which runs around the wearer's neck, so that it is possible for a hand to grip beneath the harness 9 in this region in order to lift the person wearing the vest 200 .
  • the harness 9 in the case of the vest 200 , is formed preferably from a high-strength yarn, it is not imperative for the entire harness 9 to comprise the high-strength yarn. It may be sufficient if the harness 9 is connected preferably directly and seamlessly to the vest 200 , but to be formed from a different, likewise appropriately stable material for example at least in the region where provision is made for a hand to lift the harness 9 . Furthermore, it is not necessary either for the harness 9 , as compared with the zone 1 , to be produced from a double layer or from a spacer knit fabric. It is also possible here for the harness 9 to comprise just an appropriately suitable high-strength yarn, which need provide no ballistic protection. A single-layered configuration may also be provided.
  • padding arrangements 10 are provided in the region of the shoulders, in order to facilitate the carrying of rucksacks or packs.
  • These padding arrangements 10 can be realized by a separate pad being applied or by the knitted fabric being configured appropriately in this region, for example also by the formation of a spacer knit fabric, in particular without ballistic protection being provided here.
  • pockets 11 it is likewise optional, in the case of the vest 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , for provision to be made for pockets 11 to be formed in, preferably knitted into, the region of the sleeves and/or the region of the waist, in particular the region of the band 4 running round the waist.
  • the pockets 11 should be suitable, for example, for accommodating a smartphone, a key, an access card or other small items.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 show a vest 200 or a T-shirt configured for a female wearer, specific shaping for the female body being provided in the chest region. All the variants and configurations which have been described in relation to the embodiment of the vest 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4 can also be realized in the embodiment according to FIGS. 10 and 11 .
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11 can be realized for both male wearers and female wearers.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a bra 400 . All the variants and configurations which have already been described in relation to the vest 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11 can be realized for a bra 400 .
  • the bra 400 in the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 12 and 13 , provision is made for the bra 400 to have a protected zone 1 , which is connected seamlessly to a two-part, further zone 3 , which is a comfort zone and has already been described above.
  • the further zone 3 as likewise already described, has improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1 and can otherwise be configured in the manner illustrated in the other exemplary embodiments.
  • Preferably four bands 4 are also provided, reference likewise being made, in respect of the configuration of said bands, to the already described exemplary embodiments.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a head covering 300 , scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf or balaclava.
  • a head covering 300 a head covering 300
  • this may also be a scarf, a headscarf, a tubular scarf or a balaclava.
  • the head covering 300 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 once again, has a first zone 1 , a second zone 2 , a further zone 3 and bands 4 .
  • a first zone 1 a is provided, and this differs from the first zone 1 by way of a higher level of air permeability and, if appropriate, a lower level of ballistic protection.
  • the first zone 1 a here covers over the wearer's mouth, when the head covering 300 is being worn correctly. Provision is preferably made for the first zone 1 a to have a higher level of air permeability than the first zone 1 .
  • the further zone 3 differs from the zone 3 a in that the further zone 3 , in addition to using an elastic yarn 6 , also makes use of a high-strength yarn, in particular of a UHMWPE yarn 5 , preferably by use being made of a covered yarn 7 , as is illustrated, by way of example, in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
  • the further zone 3 a here preferably has no high-strength yarn.
  • It is a net-like elastic knitted fabric, i.e. preferably a mesh, which is preferably breathable and, in particular, elastic which is provided in the zone 3 a, which is located in the upper head region of the head covering 300 .
  • Use can also be made, in this case, of a covered yarn 7 , although a high-strength yarn is preferably dispensed with.
  • the elastic yarn 6 as is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 , can, once again, form the core, although it does not have any high-strength yarn, for example a flame-retardant yarn, wrapped around it.
  • upper head region of the head covering 300 should be understood to mean that region of the head covering 300 which, when the head covering 300 is being worn correctly, fits against an upper region of the wearer's head, which extends upward and all the way round from a lower region of the wearer's forehead. In the case of emergency personnel, this region is typically protected by a helmet, and there is therefore no need for the head covering 300 , in this region, to have a high-strength yarn, i.e. additional ballistic protection.
  • zones 1 , 1 a, 2 , 3 , 3 a and of the bands 4 reference is made to the illustration in FIGS. 5 and 6 . It is possible, in principle, once again for the zones 1 , 1 a, 2 , 3 , 3 a and the bands 4 to be constructed as has already been described in relation to the underpants 100 , taking into account the possibly preferably envisaged modifications which have been described for the head covering 300 , in particular in relation to the zones 1 a, 3 and 3 a.
  • the first zone 1 can also cover the region of the second zone 2 .
  • the first zone 1 it is also possible, if appropriate, for the first zone 1 to be constructed here in the manner as has already been described in relation to the second zone 2 , i.e. the first zone 1 can have a spacer knit fabric, a denser yarn, an increased mass per unit area and the like, in particular if the second zone 2 is to be dispensed with. Reference is made, in this respect, to the description relating to the underpants 100 .
  • plating This is recommended, in particular, in the first zone 1 , 1 a and/or in the second zone 2 .
  • the zones 1 and 2 of the other exemplary embodiments may also be configured correspondingly in an analogous manner.
  • FIG. 14 shows a possible exemplary embodiment of a sock 500 .
  • a first zone 1 a two-part further zones 3 and a band 4 are provided here.
  • the zone 3 is designed in the form of a comfort zone having better elastic properties than the zone 1 .
  • the zones 1 , 3 and of the bands 4 and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration in FIG. 14 .
  • FIG. 15 shows a possible configuration of the textile item of clothing in the form of a knee sock 600 .
  • a first zone 1 and a three-part zone 3 which is designed in the form of a comfort zone with improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1 , are provided here.
  • a band 4 Also provided is a band 4 .
  • FIGS. 16 and 17 show a possible configuration of the textile item of clothing in the form of a glove or of an inner glove 700 .
  • the glove has a first zone 1 , which is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments, in particular UHMWPE.
  • the palm region and the back of the hand contain a further zone 3 , which is designed in the form of a comfort zone with improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1 .
  • the further zone 3 on the back of the hand projects into the fingers of the glove 700 .
  • a band 4 is also provided.
  • the glove 700 has—optionally—tactile zones 14 on the fingertips.
  • the tactile zones 14 are configured so as to simplify the operation of displays or even the operation of a trigger of a weapon.
  • a silicone yarn can be used, or a partial application of silicone can be provided, at certain locations of the inner glove 700 . Provision may also be made for the tactile zones 14 to be formed from silicone. In a manner which is likewise not illustrated specifically, the glove 700 may have a maximum of one seam, which serves preferably as a “medical release”.
  • the glove illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 is preferably, as illustrated, pre-curved. It is possible for the inner glove 700 , in a manner which is not illustrated specifically, to have small tabs on the fingertips, and these tabs can be used to sew said inner glove 700 firmly in an outer glove (not illustrated). It is also possible, however, for the inner glove 700 to be designed in the form of an outer glove.
  • the inner glove 700 according to FIGS. 16 and 17 is preferably of seamless knitted design.
  • FIGS. 18 and 19 show a textile item of clothing having a torso part 15 and two arm parts 16 .
  • the torso part 15 is a knitted fabric with at least one protected zone 1 .
  • the torso part 15 is formed from a protected zone 1 .
  • the torso part 15 it is also possible, in principle, for the torso part 15 to be constructed in the manner described, in particular, according to the exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11 , that is to say it is possible to provide a second protected zone 2 and/or further zones 3 , which should form a comfort region.
  • just a protected zone 1 is provided in the exemplary embodiment.
  • the zone 1 as has already been described above in relation to the other exemplary embodiments, is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments.
  • the textile item of clothing illustrated there referred to for short as a “combat shirt”, has two arm parts 16 , which are formed from a woven material, that is to say a woven fabric.
  • the arm parts 16 here are of long-sleeved design, but a short-sleeved design is also contemplated.
  • the torso part 15 has a high collar 17 , which is designed in the form of a band 4 .
  • the torso part 15 also preferably has a further band 4 at the lower end, opposite the high collar 17 .
  • the torso part 15 and also the collar 17 may have fire-retardant properties and be of antistatic, antibacterial and hydrophilic design.
  • the torso part 15 is designed in the form of a seamless tube with, if appropriate, different knitted zones.
  • the torso part 15 may preferably be provided in order to be worn directly on the body, that is to say there is no need for underwear to be worn in addition.
  • the torso part 15 performs the function of underwear.
  • the exemplary embodiment makes provision, in a manner which is not illustrated specifically, for the arm parts 16 to be produced from a lightweight, flame-retardant twill. Provision is also made, in a manner which is likewise not illustrated, for the arm parts to have a camouflage print, preferably a multi-color camouflage print. Pockets 18 , preferably for accommodating flexible elbow protectors (not illustrated), are provided on the elbows of the arm parts 16 .
  • each of the arm parts 16 has a tab 19 with hook and loop fasteners in order to make it possible to regulate the width of the sleeve ends. Just like the pocket 18 , this is optional.
  • the exemplary embodiment also—optionally—makes provision for a pen pocket 20 to be formed in the region of the front end of an arm part 16 .
  • a mosquito net which can be opened and closed preferably by a zip fastener, may be provided for ventilation purposes, in a manner which is not illustrated specifically in the region of the forearm of the arm parts 16 .
  • further pockets 21 may be provided as stowage space in the region of the upper arms of the arm parts 16 . It is further possible to provide a hook and loop tape in order to accommodate a rank badge and possibly to serve, at the same time, as pen storage.
  • the collar 17 is designed in the form of a stand-up collar with no opening options provided, this avoiding pressure points which can arise when the combat shirt is worn preferably together with a harness/protection equipment.
  • the combat shirt replaces the underwear, preferably a vest, and can be worn as the bottom layer on the body. Furthermore, the combat shirt, by virtue of being configured with the arm parts, replaces a combat jacket, in particular at high temperatures.

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