WO2023115085A1

WO2023115085A1 - Moisture-controlling textile material

Info

Publication number: WO2023115085A1
Application number: PCT/AT2022/060449
Authority: WO
Inventors: Viorel MORTAN; Kenneth KURTZWEG
Original assignee: Eisbär Sportmoden GmbH
Priority date: 2021-12-20
Filing date: 2022-12-19
Publication date: 2023-06-29
Also published as: DE202022107056U1; AT524783A4; AT524783B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a textile material for producing items of clothing, comprising a first layer (9) which in particular faces the body during use, and a second layer (10) which in particular faces away from the body during use, wherein the first layer (9) comprises at least one hydrophobic first yarn (1), and wherein the second layer (10) comprises at least one hydrophilic second yarn (2) and at least one third yarn (3) made of hygroscopic fibers having a water-repelling surface, wherein the first layer (9) and the second layer (10) are interconnected via the second yarn (2).

Description

Moisture-regulating textile material

The invention relates to a textile material for the production of clothing items, in particular for the production of moisture-regulating functional clothing, and a clothing item made from this material.

Articles of clothing should create a pleasant body feeling when worn. Among other things, it is important that the body is kept dry and warm. Sweat should therefore be removed from the body to avoid cooling down through evaporation. This is especially important during physical activity, such as sports. However, moisture from the outside should be kept away. For outdoor sports that are practiced in a cold environment, such as skiing, it is also important that the body's heat loss is kept to a minimum. Otherwise, hypothermia can quickly occur, especially during breaks. At the same time, the material should be as light and thin as possible so as not to restrict freedom of movement. This is also important if protective equipment is worn over the material, as otherwise it will no longer fit optimally and the protective function will be impaired. For example, only a thin cap can be worn under a helmet to prevent the helmet from slipping in the event of a fall. In addition, only a limited volume is available in the backpacks usually used for sporting activities and the weight to be transported should be kept as low as possible.

Various materials are known from the prior art.

For example, US 2007/0093162 shows a material that has an inner layer made of a hydrophobic yarn and a second layer made of a hydrophilic yarn. With this arrangement, however, it is necessary to provide further layers in order to meet all requirements.

The object is therefore to provide a textile material or a piece of clothing that keeps the body dry and warm even during sporting activities in a cold environment and that is light and thin at the same time.

This object is achieved by a textile material having the features of claim 1 and by an item of clothing made from such a textile material. According to the invention, it is therefore provided that the material has a first layer, in particular facing the body when in use, and a second layer, in particular facing away from the body when in use, the first layer comprising at least a first hydrophobic first yarn, and the second layer at least one hydrophilic second yarn and at least one third yarn made of hygroscopic fibers with a water-repellent surface, the first layer and the second layer being connected to one another by the second yarn.

With this arrangement, the heat given off by the body is retained, while sweat is wicked to the outside. The textile material is therefore water vapor permeable. At the same time, moisture, snow and rain are kept out from the outside. The body stays warm and dry. The textile material is thin and light.

A yarn is a linear textile structure and can be a single yarn or a twisted yarn or twine. In the context of the present invention, yarns that absorb more water are referred to as hydrophilic and yarns that absorb less water are referred to as hydrophobic.

In particular, yarns with a water retention of 0-20 wt% are considered hydrophobic, yarns with a water retention of over 35 wt%, especially 35-1000 wt%, preferably 35-500 wt% can be considered hydrophilic. The water retention capacity of the yarns can be determined according to DIN 53814. For this purpose, the sample is moistened with water for two hours and centrifuged at 2500 rpm for 10 minutes. The sample is then dried at 105°C for six hours. The water retention capacity is calculated from the masses before (m _wet ) and after (m _dry ) drying.

Methods for producing hydrophobic yarns are known from the prior art. Permanently water-repellent impregnations can, for example, be applied to the fibers or yarn using the dipping process. In order to improve the environmental compatibility of the textile material, it can be provided that a fluorine-free hydrophobing agent is used.

The third yarn comprises hygroscopic fibers with a water-repellent surface. Moisture that gets on the water-repellent surface of the fibers is thus repelled, while sweat can get into the interior of the fibers as water vapor due to the hygroscopicity and can be released from there to the outside again through evaporation. The third yarn can therefore soak up sweat and help wick sweat away from the body while still feeling dry due to the water-repellent finish.

In order to use the functionality of the textile material particularly effectively, the first yarn, the second yarn and the third yarn can be three different yarns.

Advantageous configurations result from the following features:

In order to provide a particularly environmentally friendly material, it can be provided that the first and/or the second and/or the third yarn comprises fibers of natural origin, in particular consists exclusively of fibers of natural origin, it being preferably provided that all yarns are fibers include natural origin, preferably consist exclusively of fibers of natural origin. Fibers of natural origin can also create a more pleasant body feeling. Fibers of natural origin are fibers that are of plant or animal origin, including fibers that can be obtained by recycling materials of plant or animal origin.

It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the first and the second yarn are made of cellulose fibers, in particular regenerated fibers. These have the advantage that they can be manufactured comparatively quickly and easily, and the various manufacturing processes mean that both hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers and yarns can be produced. Examples of regenerated fibers include modal, viscose and lyocell. At the same time, textile materials made of cellulose are easy to recycle and are therefore particularly environmentally friendly.

A particularly hydrophobic modal fiber, preferably a micromodal fiber, is particularly suitable for the first yarn. In particular, Micromodal DrySkin ® can preferably be used. As a result, the first layer absorbs very little water, so that a particularly large part of the sweat can be transported away from the body. The body itself remains almost dry, resulting in a pleasant body feeling.

In order to transport the sweat away from the body as effectively as possible, it can be provided that the second yarn has air spaces, in particular an air channel, or is a hollow yarn. Such a yarn is available, for example, under the name Solucell Air®. One possibility for the production consists, for example, of yarns Produce cellulose with PVA and then extract PVA from the yarn again, leaving air spaces in the yarn.

Wool is particularly suitable for the third yarn, as body heat can be effectively retained and at the same time moisture from outside, e.g. from fog or snow, can be kept out well. Wool is a collective term for the hair of animals, for example sheep, camels, goats or angora rabbits. Wool fibers have lipid-containing scales on the surface that are water-repellent. The inside of the wool fibers is made up of polypeptide chains that are hygroscopic and can absorb water. Wool can therefore absorb up to 33% by weight of dry weight in water. Cavities are also formed inside the wool fiber, creating a warming air cushion. In addition to these advantageous functional properties, wool feels pleasant to the touch. The advantageous properties of wool are particularly evident in merino wool.

A textile material in which the first yarn is hydrophobic micromodal, the second yarn is a hollow yarn made of cellulose fibers and the third yarn is merino wool can meet the requirements to a particularly high degree.

The functionality of the textile material can be supported by the fineness of the yarn. The fineness can be specified in dtex according to ISO 1144:2016-09, for example. 1 dtex (decitex) corresponds to 0.1 tex or 1 gram per 10,000 meters. Alternatively, the fineness can also be specified in Nm according to DIN 60 900, Part 4, July 1988 edition. Nm indicates how many meters of a linear textile structure have a mass of one gram. The fineness of twisting in the Nm system is specified with the Nm number of the single yarn and the number of twisted threads.

In order to improve the removal of sweat and to reduce the resistance to water vapor transmission of the first layer, it can be provided that the first yarn has a fineness of 1.0 to 5.5 dtex, in particular a fineness of 1.0 dtex. If it is provided that the first yarn is a single yarn, it is particularly advantageous if the first yarn has a fineness of Nm 50 to 150, in particular Nm 70. The tear resistance is increased if the first yarn is a twine and has a fineness of Nm 50/2 to 150/2, in particular Nm 70/2, or if the first yarn has a fineness of Nm 50/3 to 150/3, in particular of Nm 70/3. This is particularly advantageous in the case of modal fibers, in particular micromodal fibers. This greatly reduces the moisture absorption through the yarn or through the first layer, so that sweat can be passed on almost completely.

In order to improve the water absorption and the water release by the second yarn, it is particularly advantageous if the second yarn has a specific fineness. If the second yarn is a single yarn, it advantageously has a fineness of Nm 20 to 70, in particular Nm 50. In order to increase the tear resistance, it can also be provided that the second yarn is a twisted yarn and a fineness of Nm 40/2 to 70/2, in particular Nm 50/2 or has a fineness of Nm 40/3 to 70/3, in particular Nm 50/3. This is particularly advantageous for yarns made from regenerated fibers that have an air channel, as this allows sweat to be transported away from the skin particularly effectively and the second layer also has a large surface area for evaporation.

In order to effectively retain heat and keep moisture out from the outside, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the third yarn has a specific fineness. If the third yarn is a single yarn, it can be provided that it has a fineness of Nm 10 to 50, in particular of Nm 28 to 48. It can also be provided that the third yarn is a twisted yarn and a fineness of Nm 20/ 2 to 50/2, in particular Nm 28/2 to 48/2, or has a fineness of Nm 20/3 to 50/3, in particular Nm 28/3 to 48/3. For warmer embodiments, a third yarn with a thread size of Nm 28/2 is particularly suitable, for less warm embodiments, the third yarn can also be finer and, for example, have a fineness of Nm 48/2.

The functionality of the material can be improved particularly effectively if the first yarn has a fineness of Nm 70/3, the second yarn has a fineness of Nm 50/2 and the third yarn has a fineness of Nm 28/2.

The function of the second layer is particularly supported if the second yarn and the third yarn have a fineness which, with metric numbering, is in the ratio of 3:1 to 1.5:1, in particular 1.8:1. The third yarn with its water-repellent surface then occupies the majority of the surface and moisture reaching the item of clothing from the outside or water reaching the item of clothing can be prevented. This can prevent the second layer from being immediately soaked in fog or snow. At the same time, body heat is effectively retained. At the same time, a large surface area is available for the evaporation of sweat, so that the sweat can be continuously transported away from the body.

It is particularly advantageous if the first layer consists, in particular exclusively, of the first yarn. As a result, the functionality of the first yarn can be used particularly well. The functionality of the yarns can be used particularly well if the first and second layers consist exclusively of the first yarn, the second yarn and the third yarn.

A particularly light textile material can be provided if the textile material consists, in particular exclusively, of the first and the second layer.

Sweat can be transported particularly effectively if the first layer has a water vapor transmission resistance R _et of 0 to 6 m ² * Pa/W. The water vapor resistance R _et can be determined according to ISO 1 1092:2014. Thus, the permeability of the first layer to water vapor can be determined very accurately.

In order on the one hand to allow perspiration to be transported through the first layer and at the same time to allow a warming layer of air in the area of the first layer, it is particularly advantageous if the first layer has openings for the passage of water vapor, it being provided in particular that the first layer has a net-like structure.

In order to be able to retain body heat particularly effectively and to prevent the body from cooling down, it can be provided that the second layer has a heat retention capacity _Rct of at least 60 m ² * K/W * 10" ³ , in particular from 60 to 1 10 m ² * K/W * 10 ^-3 , preferably from 80 to 100 m ² * K/W * 10 ^-3 .

The functionality of the material can also be influenced by the manufacturing process. It has proven to be particularly suitable if the textile material is knitted, since this enables a warming layer of air to build up in the material. In order to support the function of the layers particularly well, it is advantageous if the textile material is knitted flat. In this case, the size of the stitches in the textile material remains the same, so that uniform functionality can be achieved. For particularly warm embodiments it is particularly suitable if the fabric is made on a coarse knitting machine, eg a 5 gauge machine. Fine knitting machines, such as 12 gauge or 14 gauge machines, are particularly suitable for producing less warm embodiments.

A knitted textile material enables a warming layer of air to be built up in the region of the first layer in a particularly effective manner if the first layer has loops which face the second layer. At the same time, the inside facing the body is smooth, so that it is comfortable to wear.

In order to allow effective absorption of perspiration while avoiding the absorption of moisture from the environment, the second layer may have loops facing the first layer. In this case, the outside facing away from the first layer has a smooth surface that repels dirt and moisture.

In order to use the function of the second and the third yarn particularly effectively, it can be provided that the second and the third yarn form common stitches. In order to improve the transport of moisture from the area of the first layer into the second layer, it can be provided that the connection between the first and second layer is formed by connecting loops of the second yarn. These connection loops connect the two layers, but still allow an air layer to form between the first and second layer, so that moisture can be transported away, but heat is retained. In order to enable a particularly effective absorption of moisture from the connection loops, provision can be made in particular for the second layer to have loops which face the first layer.

According to the invention is also a piece of clothing with a textile material as described above. In connection with this invention, an item of clothing is understood to mean everything that is arranged around a body in order to protect it. The textile material is particularly suitable for areas in which the textile material is in direct contact with the body and the ambient air. In this case, the functionality of the textile material can be used particularly well, since on the one hand the sweat gets directly onto the textile material and on the other hand it can be released directly into the environment. At the same time, the material protects against moisture from the environment and has sufficient heat retention capacity, so that no another layer must be worn over the material. This is especially true in the head area, where most of the body heat is given off. The textile material is therefore particularly suitable for headwear.

Since a particularly large amount of sweat is released in a headband area and the body is at the same time very sensitive to cold, provision can be made for the textile material to be arranged at least in the headband area. The headband area extends around the entire head circumference, covering the forehead, ears and neck. The height of the headband area can range from 4 to 14 cm, in particular 10 to 12 cm.

During exertion, sweat is produced in the head area, especially in the forehead area and in the neck. In order to be able to remove this sweat particularly effectively from the body and still retain the heat, it can be provided that the headgear has a forehead area and/or a neck area that has a lower water vapor permeability resistance than the other areas of the headband area. This enables sweat to be released more quickly and overheating of the head in these areas can be avoided. In particular, it can be provided that the hydrophobic yarn of the first layer is guided twice in the forehead and/or neck area. This enables sweat to be transported away even more quickly and at the same time provides warmer headgear.

In the area of the ears, on the other hand, cold is perceived as particularly unpleasant. Provision can therefore be made for the headgear to be longer in the area of the ears in order to be able to reliably cover the entire ear. In order to increase the wearing comfort, an additional windproof layer can be provided in each of the ear areas.

Since less perspiration is released from the top of the head, but the heat loss is greatest, it can be provided that the headwear has a top area above the headband area, with the headwear being designed in particular as a cap. The top of the head can also consist of the first layer and the second layer. In order to be able to hold back the heat particularly effectively, it can be provided that the first layer also includes the third yarn in the area of the top of the head. For less warm embodiments, the top of the head area can only be formed by the second layer. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described on the basis of the figures and test results without thereby restricting the inventive idea.

1 shows the course of the threads of an exemplary flat-knitted textile material.

Fig. 2a shows the knitting pattern from Fig. 1 from the inside.

FIG. 2 b shows the knitting pattern from FIG. 2 a from the outside.

2c shows another exemplary knitting pattern from the inside.

Fig. 2d shows the knitting pattern from Fig. 2c from the outside.

3 shows an exemplary headgear.

Fig. 4a shows the results of a test for moisture regulation of the top of the head through a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 4b shows the results of a test for moisture regulation of the neck by a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 5a shows the results of a test for temperature regulation of the upper head by a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 5b shows the results of a test for temperature regulation of the neck by a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 6a shows the results of a test for moisture regulation in the forehead area by a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 6b shows the results of a test for temperature regulation in the forehead area by a headgear from Fig. 3.

Fig. 7 shows the temperature difference in the forehead area after removing the headgear.

Figure 8 shows the increase in weight of the headgear during the tests due to absorption of sweat.

1 shows the thread course of a knitted textile material, as well as the chronological sequence of the knitting program and the composition of three different yarns 1, 2, 3. A repeat, ie the knitting pattern to be repeated, is specified. This shows how the thread is sequentially worked into stitches by the needles 8 of the knitting machine, in the illustrated embodiment a flat knitting machine, specifically a 12 gauge machine, being used. The illustration is to be read from bottom to top. The needles 8 are shown schematically as points, as they also appear in the plan view of the needle bed of the machine. The first layer 9, which faces the body during use, is produced on the upper row of needles. The first layer 9 consists of the first yarn 1 . The second layer 10, which faces away from the twill during use, is produced on the lower row of needles. The second layer 10 consists of the second yarn 2 and the third yarn 3, which run together in the stitches. The transfer of the second yarn 2 from the rear needle bed to the front needle bed is also shown on the right-hand side. At these points, the first layer 9 of first yarn 1 and the second layer 10 of second yarn 2 and third yarn 3 are joined together by connecting loops of second yarn 2 to provide a double-faced knitted material.

2 a and 2 b show that the first layer 9 has loops facing the second layer 10 and the second layer 10 has loops facing the first layer 9 . FIG. 2a shows the inner side of the textile material facing the body, the grain of which is shown in FIG. The stitches on the inside of the textile material facing the body are smooth. In the illustrated embodiment, the first yarn 1 is a hydrophobic regenerated fiber, namely a hydrophobic micromodal fiber, with a permanently water-repellent impregnation that contains a fluorine-free hydrophobing agent being applied. In the illustrated embodiment, the first yarn 1 has a fineness of Nm 70/3.

The first layer 9 and the second layer 10 are connected by connecting loops which are formed by the second yarn 2. This creates an air space between the first layer 9 and the second layer 10. The first layer 9 has a water vapor transmission resistance R _et of 0 to 6 m ² * Pa/W.

FIG. 2 b shows the textile material whose thread path is shown in FIG. 1 from the outside facing the surroundings. The stitches of the second layer 10 consist of two different yarns 2, 3, a hydrophilic second yarn 2 and a third yarn 3 made of hygroscopic fibers with a water-repellent surface being provided. The two yarns 2.3 run together in the stitches, which are smooth on the outside. The second layer 10 has a wavy structure that is created by the connecting stitches to the first layer 9 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the second yarn 2 is made of a hydrophilic regenerated fiber, namely a cellulosic fiber with air spaces. The second Yarn 2 has an air duct and is therefore a hollow yarn. In the illustrated embodiment, the second yarn 2 is Solucell Air®. A knitted surface made from the second yarn 2 shows a water absorption of 105.6 g/m ² and a drying time of 33.2 minutes. The second yarn 2 has a fineness of 5 50/2 in the illustrated embodiment.

The third yarn 3 is made of wool, so that the third yarn 3 consists of hygroscopic fibers with a water-repellent surface. In the illustrated embodiment, the third yarn is made of merino wool, which has a gauge of Nm 28/2. A 0 knitted area from the third yarn 3 shows a high heat retention of R _ct = 88.43 m ² *

K/W * 10' ³ (according to EN ISO 11092:2014).

The third yarn 3 is less fine than the second yarn 2. Due to the different fineness of the second yarn 2 and the third yarn 3, the outside is formed to a greater extent by the third yarn 3 and the properties of the third yarn 3 influence the Function of the outside clearly.

In the illustrated embodiment, a textile material is provided that consists exclusively of fibers of natural origin.

2 c and 2 d show an alternative exemplary knitted textile material which has a lower resistance to water vapor transmission compared to the textile material described above.

:5 Fig. 2c shows the inside of the alternative knitted material. This is made from a first yarn 1 with a count of 70/3, which consists of a hydrophobic micromodal fiber treated with a fluorine-free permanent water-repellent impregnation. In some embodiments, the first yarn 1 can be guided twice.

Figure 2d shows the outside of the alternative knitted material. This consists of a second yarn 2, which is also made of Solucell Air® and has a fineness of Nm 50/2, and a third yarn 3 made of merino wool with a fineness of 28/2. In some embodiments, the third yarn 3 can also have a count of 48/25. FIG. 3 shows an example of headgear 4, with a cap being shown in the illustrated embodiment. The cap shown weighs 45 g. The hat comprises a top area 7 and a headband area 5. The headband area 5 is made from the double-layer textile materials described above and has a height of 12 cm. In the headband area 5 the headgear 4 is formed from a first layer 9 made from the first yarn 1 and a second layer 10 made from the second yarn 2 and the third yarn 3 .

The forehead area 6 and the neck area is made from the knitted material shown in Fig. 2c and Fig. 2d, the material in this area having a lower water vapor transmission resistance since the first layer 9 and the second layer 10 are knitted more closely by one to allow perspiration to evaporate quickly and to keep the heavily perspiring area of the head as dry as possible.

The rest of the headband area 5 consists of the material shown in FIGS. 1 , 2a and 2b. In the area of the ears, the headgear 4 or the headband area 5 is slightly extended downwards in order to be able to cover the entire ears.

In the crown area 7, the hat also consists of a first layer 9 of the first yarn 1 and a second layer 10 of the second yarn 2 and the third yarn 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the first layer 9 and the second layer 10 are narrower in the crown area knit than in the headband area 5.

The cap has been tested in several trials. In a first series of tests, the hat was tested in a field test with four people on a ski tour. The test subjects reported a dry, warm skin feeling and in particular warm ears, even though the hat itself was soaked with sweat. The hat was found to be particularly comfortable for moderate sporting intensity at outside temperatures of -10°C to +10°C.

In a second series of tests, the cap was tested by six people in a climate chamber at -5°C. The cap (natural beanie) was compared with a comparative cap (synthetic beanie). The results are summarized in Table 1:

The comparison hat was a synthetic fabric performance hat of the same weight. The subjects ran twice on a treadmill for 15 minutes each wearing the exemplary hat and the comparison hat in turn. The test persons P1 to P3 first wore the comparison cap and then the test cap 4 and test persons P4 to P6 first wore the test cap 4 and then the comparison cap. The test cap 4 and the comparison cap were each weighed before and after the test to determine the water absorption. In addition, the temperature and humidity on the forehead, neck and top of the test subjects' heads were measured and the test subjects were asked about the wearing comfort.

The results are summarized in FIGS. 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b and 6a and 6b. 4a shows that the moisture can be conducted away from the head better through the test cap 4, so that the moisture in the upper head area 7 is only about 60%. The comparison hat resulted in approximately 98% moisture in the crown area. 5a shows that the test cap 4 keeps the upper head warmer at the same time, so that a temperature of about 23°C was reached, while the comparison cap only reached a temperature of about 18°C.

Fig. 4b shows that a moisture content of about 40% was achieved in the neck area with the exemplary headgear 4, compared to about 55% with the comparison hat. From Fig. 5 b it can be seen that the temperature in the The neck area in the example headwear was around 17°C, while the comparison hat only reached a temperature of around 15°C.

In the forehead area, moisture and temperature were also measured in a control comparison without a hat. Figure 6a shows that for the no-cap control, a consistently high humidity of about 90%. With the comparison hat, the humidity was also initially at about 90% and then dropped to about 40%. In contrast, with the test cap 4 in the forehead area 6 a low level of humidity of about 30% was achieved. The lower level of moisture in the forehead area 6 is particularly important, since less evaporative cooling occurs, so that cooling down can be avoided during less exertion or breaks. Fig. 6b shows that without a cap the temperature in the forehead area was around 15°C to 20°C. In contrast, the temperature in the forehead area could be kept in the optimum range of about 32°C by both test cap 4 and the comparative cap.

Figure 7 shows how the temperature in the forehead area changed during the tests and after the hats were removed. In the control group without headgear, the temperature fell by a total of 1.4°C. With the comparison hat, the temperature dropped by 0.2°C during the tests, and after removing the comparison hat, there was a significant drop in temperature of -1°C. This drop in temperature can be attributed to the increased occurrence of evaporative cooling. The comparison hat therefore leads to a significant cooling of the forehead area when the level of exertion drops or during breaks. With the test cap 4, on the other hand, the temperature of the forehead area 6 remained constant during the tests. After taking off the cap, the temperature dropped only slightly by 0.2°C. The comparison hat therefore keeps the wearer of the hat warm even when the level of exertion drops or during breaks.

Fig. 8 shows the increase in weight of the test hat 4 and the comparison hat during the tests, the hats being weighed before and after the tests. The weight gain is due to the sweat collected in the caps. The weight gain of the test hat 4 was 12.8%, while the comparison hat gained 16.6% more weight. Thus, the test cap 4 contained 3.8% less moisture than the comparison cap.

The wearing comfort of the test cap 4 was rated as high by the test persons and the feeling of warmth was described as balanced. Thus, the exemplary hat 4 made from fibers of natural origin has been shown to outperform the comparison hat made from synthetic material for the same weight in terms of moisture and heat regulation.

For a particularly warm embodiment for low exertion levels or temperatures below -10 °C, the textile material can be made on a coarse knitting machine, with the first yarn 1 being guided twice in the forehead area 6, and with the first layer 9 also containing the third yarn in the upper head area 7 3 includes.

For a less warm embodiment for high exertion levels or temperatures above 10°C, on the other hand, the textile material can be made on a fine knitting machine, with the third yarn 3 having a greater fineness, e.g. Nm 48/2, and with the textile material in the upper head area 7 consists only of the second layer 10.

In addition to the exemplary cap 4, other items of clothing can also be made from the exemplary material, for example underwear.

An environmentally friendly textile material or an environmentally friendly item of clothing is therefore provided which is light and thin and which keeps the body dry and warm even when exercising in a cold environment.

Claims

Patent Claims:

1. Textile material for the production of clothing, comprising a first layer (9), in particular facing the body when in use, and a second layer (10), in particular facing away from the body when in use, the first layer (9) having at least one hydrophobic first yarn (1), and wherein the second layer (10) comprises at least one hydrophilic second yarn (2) and at least one third yarn (3) of hygroscopic fibers with a water-repellent surface, the first layer (9) and the second Layer (10) are connected to one another by the second yarn (2).

2. Textile material according to claim 1, wherein the first yarn (1) and/or the second yarn (2) and/or the third yarn (3) comprises fibers of natural origin, in particular consists exclusively of fibers of natural origin, which is preferably provided that all yarns (1, 2, 3) include fibers of natural origin, preferably consist exclusively of fibers of natural origin.

3. Textile material according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first yarn (1) and the second yarn (2) consist of fibers made of cellulose, in particular regenerated fibers.

4. Textile material according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first yarn (1) consists of a modal fiber, in particular a micromodal fiber.

5. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second yarn (2) has air spaces, in particular an air duct, and/or wherein the second yarn (2) is a hollow yarn.

6. Textile material according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the third yarn (3) consists of wool, in particular of merino wool.

7. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first yarn (1) has a fineness of 1.0 to 5.5 dtex, in particular a fineness of 1.0 dtex and/or, wherein the first yarn (1 ) has a fineness of Nm 50 to 150, in particular Nm 70, and/or, wherein the first yarn (1) is a thread and a fineness of Nm 50/2 to 150/2, in particular Nm 70/2, or has a fineness of Nm 50/3 to 150/3, in particular Nm 70/3.

8. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second yarn (2) has a fineness of Nm 20 to 70, in particular of Nm 50 and / or, wherein the second yarn (2) is a twisted yarn and a fineness of Nm 40/2 to 70/2, in particular Nm 50/2 or has a fineness of Nm 40/3 to 70/3, in particular Nm 50/3.

9. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the third yarn (3) has a fineness of Nm 10 to 50, in particular of Nm 28 to 48, and / or, wherein the third yarn (3) is a thread and has a fineness of Nm 20/2 to 50/2, in particular from Nm 28/2 to Nm 48/2, or has a fineness of Nm 20/3 to 50/3, in particular Nm 28/3.

10. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the second yarn (2) and the third yarn (3) have a fineness in metric numbering in the ratio of 3:1 to 1.5:1, in particular from 1.8: 1 have.

11. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the textile material consists exclusively of the first yarn (1), the second yarn (2) and the third yarn (3) and / or wherein the first layer (9) exclusively consists of the first yarn (1).

12. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the textile material consists exclusively of the first layer (9) and the second layer (10).

13. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first layer (9) is water vapor permeable, it being provided in particular that the first layer (9) has a water vapor transmission resistance R _et of 0 to 6 m ² * Pa/W and /or wherein the first layer (9) has openings for the passage of water vapor, it being provided in particular that the first layer (9) has a net-like structure.

14. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the second layer has a heat retention capacity R _ct of at least 60 m ² * K/W * 10" ³ , in particular from 60 to 110 m ² * K/W * 10 ^-3 , preferably from 80 to 100 m ² * K/W * 10 ^-3 . .

15. Textile material according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the textile material is knitted, in particular flat knitted. 18

16. Textile material according to one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the first layer (9) has loops which face the second layer (10) and/or wherein the second layer (10) has loops which face the first layer (9 ) are facing.

17. Textile material according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the second yarn (2) and the third yarn (3) are arranged in common meshes and / or wherein the connection between the first layer (9) and second layer (10) through Connecting loops of the second yarn (2) is formed.

18. An item of clothing comprising a textile material according to any one of claims 1 to 17, it being provided in particular that the item of clothing is head clothing (4).

19. The item of clothing according to claim 18, wherein the textile material is arranged in a headband area (5) of the headwear (4), it being provided in particular that the headwear (4) has a forehead area (6) and/or a neck area in which the first yarn (1) is guided twice.

20. The item of clothing according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the headwear has an upper head area (7), in particular above the headband area (5), it being provided in particular that the upper head area (7) consists only of the second layer (10).