WO2003013289A9

WO2003013289A9 - Piece of clothing

Info

Publication number: WO2003013289A9
Application number: PCT/DE2002/002801
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bodo W Lambertz
Original assignee: Brand Factory Swiss Gmbh; Bodo W Lambertz
Priority date: 2001-07-31
Filing date: 2002-07-31
Publication date: 2003-03-27
Also published as: EP1414318B1; CY1108851T1; RU2294676C2; WO2003013289A3; CA2454902C; EP1414318A2; ATE400193T1; RU2004105948A; WO2003013289A2; DE20112626U1; AU2002320918A1; DK1414318T3; CN1259868C; CN1561170A; PT1414318E; ES2309190T3; DE50212481D1; US20040210988A1; CA2454902A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a piece of clothing, in particular for direct wearing on the skin. The piece of clothing comprises at least two different yarns (1, 2). The yarn (2), facing the skin, has a completely sealed and smooth surface and is one-pieced. In a version thereof, the yarn (2), facing the skin, comprises a number of individual filaments (21) collected into one thread. Said yarn has a sealed and smooth surface.

Description

garment

The invention relates to a piece of clothing, in particular for direct wear on the skin, which consists of at least two different yarns.

The items of clothing of the type considered here are essentially underwear or hosiery. Particularly high demands are placed on these items of clothing with regard to wearing comfort, since they are always in direct contact with the skin of humans. The materials used to manufacture the items of clothing must therefore be made of materials that are pleasant to the touch. At the same time, there is an essential requirement for the items of clothing that they absorb the sweat of humans and still maintain the pleasant wearing comfort. This requirement is placed in particular on items of clothing that can be worn in sports activities are intended, since the number of swift and rapid movements made increases the amount of sweat significantly. In addition, the clothing worn directly on the skin is covered by clothing or shoes worn over it, making it difficult for the sweat absorbed to evaporate.

To improve the properties of clothing, it is known, among other things, to texturize the yarns used. When texturing, smooth, structureless filament yarns based on synthesis are constantly crimped using their thermoplastic (crimped yarn). This is intended to handle the yarn and

Appearance "spider-like" designed, their volume increased for the purpose of increased heat retention and moisture absorption, and their elasticity and elasticity increased (cf. Brockhaus - Encyclopedia 19th ed. 52nd vol. "Tep-Ur" p. 49).

In addition, so-called pile fabrics are known which have a hairy surface or thread loops on one or both sides. These fabrics also include the terry fabrics, which are usually made of two different materials, e.g. B. polyester and wool, which are unevenly twisted together, whereby loops are formed through the one material (e.g. wool), which protrude from the fabric and produce an uneven pile effect, which is visible on both sides of the fabric ( see Brockhaus - Encyclopedia 19th ed. 7. Vol. "Ex-Frt" p. 701). The pile fabrics also include terry fabrics which consist of a base fabric with woven pile loops. Because of the required high absorbency, terry fabrics are mainly made of cotton yarn and -twisted (Brockhaus op. cit. p. 701). Although the articles of clothing made from the above-mentioned fabrics have a relatively good ability to absorb moisture, the moisture is absorbed by the entire fabric, so that even the skin in The fibers in contact with the fabric are damp, which considerably worsens the wearing comfort In the hosiery produced, the risk of blistering on the foot is relatively high. The invention seeks to remedy this. The invention has for its object to provide items of clothing, in particular for direct wear on the skin, which have a high level of comfort, which does not subside even with high sweating. According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the yarn facing the skin has a completely closed and smooth surface and consists of one piece. The object is also achieved in that the yarn facing the skin consists of a large number of individual filaments, which are brought together to form a thread, and has a closed and smooth surface.

With the invention, a piece of clothing is created, in particular for direct wear on the skin, which is extremely comfortable to wear. Due to its completely closed surface, the yarn facing the skin is unable to absorb moisture. Rather, the moisture is directed in the direction of the yarn facing away from the skin and is absorbed by it. As a result, only "dry" yarn is in contact with the skin, even when there is an increased sweat, which creates the impression that the entire garment is dry. This means that it is comfortable to wear even during, for example, extreme sporting activities.

In a development of the invention, the yarn is coated. The coating is preferably galvanic, which among other things ensures that the coating covers the entire surface of the yarn.

The coating preferably consists of silver, copper or gold. These coatings have a magnetic shielding effect. Silver and copper also prevent the spread of bacteria or kill them. The skin cells on the foot in particular are most frequently renewed. As a result, cornea or dead skin layers often form, in which bacteria and athlete's foot settle. With the help of the coatings mentioned, the metal ions contained therein kill bacteria or prevent their spread. This reduces the risk of foot odor and athlete's foot. The use of the coating underwear reduces the smell of sweat. Gold also has an antistatic effect. There is no oxidation, which maintains the high conductivity.

In another embodiment of the invention, the coating consists of polytetrafluoroethylene. This material, which is known under the trade name "Teflon", is characterized, among other things, by good sliding properties. When used as a coating for the yarn, this means that the friction of the clothing on the skin is significantly reduced, which also leads to an increase contributes to comfort.

Other developments and refinements of the invention are specified in the remaining subclaims. An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is described in detail below. Show it:

Figure 1 shows a detail of a garment consisting of two different yarns;

FIG. 2 shows a cross section through two interwoven yarns with a coating, in which the one yarn is made from individual filaments, in an enlarged representation;

Figure 3 is a garment in the form of a sock and

Figure 4 shows a piece of clothing in the form of an overalls.

The items of clothing of the type considered here are those which are in direct contact with the skin, as is the case in particular with hosiery and underwear. The garment consists of two different yarns, of which yarn 1 faces away from the skin - outside -, yarn 2 faces the skin - inside. The yarn 1 is generally a yarn known for clothing, for example cotton, wool or the like. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the yarn 2 facing the skin has a completely closed and smooth surface. It consists of one piece, which means in particular that the yarn 2 essentially consists of a single thread. The yarn 2 is essentially inelastic and interwoven with the yarn 1 5. It forms a "ruffled" surface. This configuration can also be referred to as "loops". The yarn 2 is quite thick. The thickness is preferably 84 digitex. The processing takes place, for example, by edges, which causes the yarn 2 to curl. The crimped shape of the yarn 2 is created when the yarn 1 is woven on the skin facing

I O side a relatively dense surface. As a result, approximately 80 to 90% of the skin covered by the item of clothing is in contact with the yarn 2. As a result, an almost closed, dry surface is created on the inside of the garment, in particular for the case in which the yarn 1 has already absorbed moisture, which conveys an extremely comfortable fit 5.

In a modification, the yarn 2 can consist of several fibers which are twisted together (FIG. 2). The yarn 2 preferably consists of individual filaments 21 which are brought together to form a thread. The thread created in this way can also be folded to produce a crimped shape. The yarn 2 consisting of several fibers is also woven with the yarn 1.

The yarn 2 is coated in the embodiment of Figure 1. The coating 3 is preferably galvanic. The coating 3 consists of copper, silver, 5 gold, polytetrafluoroethylene or the like. Different effects can be achieved with the help of the different coatings. For example, an anti-fungicidal effect can be achieved with the help of copper or silver. A coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene, on the other hand, reduces the friction of the garment on the skin. 0

Even when the yarn 2 is produced from a plurality of fibers according to the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 2, it is coated. The coating 3 also exists here from the substances mentioned above. On the one hand, there is the possibility of coating each individual fiber 21 and then combining it into yarn 2; on the other hand, there is also the possibility of first bringing the fibers 21 together to form the yarn 2 and then coating them.

As an example of clothing, a sock, in particular for sports activities, has been selected in FIG. 3. The sock consists of a foot part 4 and a shaft 5. The foot part 4 has a toe area 41, a heel area 42 and a tread area 43 located between the toe and heel areas.

The shaft 5 is provided with a collar 51 at its end facing away from the foot part 4. In the area of the calves, the shaft 5 is provided with pads 52, rod paddings being provided in the example shown; other forms of upholstery are possible. Cushions 53 are also arranged in the lower region of the shinbone, transitioning into the instep of the foot part. The arrangement of pads in the area of the Achilles tendon is also possible.

The pads are generally made from plastic yarns or compound fabrics or yarns or similar materials. In the exemplary embodiment, the padding of the sock is made of hollow-chamber fibers, which are covered with wool or cotton. The hollow chamber plastic yarns are particularly shock and pressure absorbing.

The sock is also equipped with an X-cross bandage 54, which is made of an elastic, climate-regulating fabric. The X-Cross-Bandage 54 supports the ankle in the transition area between leg and foot.

In the exemplary embodiment, an air duct 55 extends from the collar 51, which extends into the foot cavity and is formed from climate-regulating mesh knit fabric. The air duct 55 helps to wick moisture away from the tread area. Such an air duct 55 can also be provided on the outside of the leg on the sock. In the selected sock, the toe region 41, the heel region 42 and the tread region 43 located between the toe and heel regions are made from the two different yarns 1, 2. Due to the loop-like design, 80 to 90% of the skin is in contact with the yarn 2 in this area. Since the yarn 2 achieves the effects described above, the configuration of the areas 41, 42 and 43 provides very good prevention, for example against athlete's foot. Of course, there is also the possibility of designing further areas of the sock in the manner described.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a piece of clothing, in particular for wearing during sporting activities. The garment, which is preferably used as underwear, has different climatic zones, which means that different materials or material combinations are found distributed over the entire garment, depending on the particular sweat or stress. For example, air channels 6 are provided, which enable better air circulation and removal of moisture. Furthermore, pads 7 are provided at particularly vulnerable points, such as the knees or - not shown - the elbows.

In the garment shown in FIG. 4, the area of the armpits 8, the crotch area 9 and - not shown - the area of the hollow of the knee are made from the two different yarns 1, 2. Here too, 80 to 90% of the skin is in contact with the yarn 2 due to the loop-like formation in these areas. Since the yarn 2 achieves the effects described above, very good prevention against the development of diseases is achieved through the design of the areas which are highly contaminated by bacteria. In addition, comfort is felt in these areas, which are most exposed to sweat.

Claims

claims

1 . Garment, in particular for direct wear on the skin, which consists of at least two different yarns (1, 2), characterized in that the yarn (2) facing the skin has a completely closed and smooth surface and consists of one piece.

2. item of clothing, in particular for direct wear on the skin, which consists of at least two different yarns (1, 2), characterized in that the yarn (2) facing the skin consists of a large number of individual

Filaments (21), which are brought together into a thread, and has a closed and smooth surface.

3. Garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the yarn (2) is coated.

4. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coating (3) consists of copper.

5. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coating (3) consists of polytetrafluoroethylene.

6. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coating (3) consists of silver.

7. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coating (3) consists of gold.

8. Garment according to one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the coating (3) is carried out galvanically.

9. Garment according to one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the yarn (2) is crimped and interwoven with the yarn (1).

10. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the garment is a sock.

1 1. Item of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the item of clothing is underwear.