ВОЗДУХОПРОНИЦАЕМАЯ ОДЕЖДА ДЛЯ НОШЕНИЯ С ЦЕЛЬЮ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ КОМФОРТА ДЛЯ ТЕЛА ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Изобретение относится к воздухопроницаемой одежде. Воздухопроницаемая одежда содержит защитное внешнее покрытие с внутренним слоем, который проходит по меньшей мере по части поверхности внешнего покрытия и внутри образует пространство. Внутренний слой имеет по меньшей мере на участках тела человека, покрытых воздухопроницаемой одеждой, где более обильно выделяется пот, отверстия для доступа паров пота в пространство. Внутренний слой и внешнее покрытие имеют на верхних участках одежды отверстия для вентилирования паров, проходящих по каналам в результате эффекта образования тяги внутри пространства, объединенные со средствами удержания воды, загрязнений или другого вещества. Изобретение обеспечивает обмен воздуха внутри защитного пространства, водонепроницаемость и воздухопроницаемость, которая обеспечивает терморегуляцию тела человека. 34 з.п.ф-лы, 18 ил.

ОХЛАЖДАЮЩИЕ ПРЕДМЕТЫ ОДЕЖДЫ, СОГРЕВАЮЩИЕ ПРЕДМЕТЫ ОДЕЖДЫ И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЕ СПОСОБЫ

Изобретение относится к интеллектуальным предметам одежды, которые обеспечивают терморегуляцию в различных средах. Предметы одежды содержат различные слои, такие как гидрофобный слой, находящийся в непосредственном контакте с кожным покровом пользователя и насыщенный водной смесью, разделительный слой, отражающий слой и наружный гидрофобный слой. Слои предмета одежды могут взаимодействовать, снижая скорость метаболизма пользователя в экстремальных условиях окружающей среды или во время тяжелых физических нагрузок. По всему предмету одежды могут быть размещены разнообразные датчики для обеспечения сбора данных, связанных с пользователями, а также с условиями окружающей среды. При желании пользователи могут регулировать тепловой баланс и другие свойства предметов одежды. Изобретение обеспечивает создание предмета одежды для более эффективного регулирования температуры тела с целью снижения метаболической нагрузки на организм. 2 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ ПУХО-ПЕРОВОЙ ЛИСТ С УПРУГИМИ КЛЕЯЩИМИ ПОЛОТНАМИ

NASSANZUGMATERIAL UND DARAUS HERGESTELLTER NASSANZUG

Selbstwärmende bzw. Selbstkühlende Kleidung

Die Erfindung betrifft Kleidungsstücke, die aus einer wasserundurchlässigen Hülle bestehen und mit einem Medium gefüllt sind, welches vorab Kälte oder Wärme zu speichern vermag und diese bei Benutzung an den Körper abgibt. DOLLAR A Die Erfindung ermöglicht eine praktikable Temperierung des Körpers unabhängig von der äußeren Temperatur bzw. der körpereigenen Temperatur. DOLLAR A Bekannt sind lediglich Kühl- bzw. Wärmekissen zur Temperierung kleinerer Körperpartien zu medizinischen Zwecken, z. B. bei Sportunfällen. DOLLAR A Selbstkühlende Kleidung erhöht den Energieverbrauch des Körpers und ermöglicht ein schnelleres Abnehmen. Selbstwärmende Kleidung ermöglicht einen angenehmen Aufenthalt bei kalten Temperaturen, ohne dass der Körper eigene Energie zur Wärmeproduktion verbrauchen muss.

Improvements to a garment

A garment 10, such as a cold-environment jacket, comprises a body portion 11 and a limb portion 13, both joined together along an endless joint including a band 14 having opposed long edges and formed of an elastics material, which extends at least partially around the joint. The band 14, which may be formed of a polyester/elastane mix, is joined along one long edge to the body portion 11 and along the other long edge to the limb portion 13. The elastic nature of the material provides freedom of movement whilst preventing loss of body heat.

Improvements to a garment

Buoyant and/or thermally insulating articles

Flexible sheet material

Flexible sheet material is impervious to water vapour and is shaped to provide, on at least one face, alternating, substantially parallel ridges (5) and valleys (6). The material has a cellular foam structure (1). The material may form a component of, for instance, articles of clothing, footwear, headgear and sound proofing and insulating material.

Thermally insulated and moisture repellant textile structure

A thermally insulated and moisture-repellent textile structure consists of an inner layer (10) (contact skin): made of moisture-absorbent and sweat-repellent ultrafine fiber; a middle layer (20) made of thermally insulated and anti-static metal yarns combined with moisture-absorbent and sweat-repellent ultrafine fibers; and an outer layer (30) made of moisture-absorbent and breathable pure cotton. When such textiles are applied to apparel like underwear, sweaters or jackets, the ultrafine fibers in the inner layer can completely absorb excessive water molecules on skin surface. When these water molecules that carry body heat pass through the middle layer, through the dual functions of the metal yarns of thermal insulation and the ultra fine fibers of moisture absorbance and sweat repellency, the water molecules are completely absorbed by the outer layer of pure cotton and repelled from the body. The body heat is conserved between the middle layer and human body. Thus when such textile is ...

Inflatable breathable structure

An inflatable structure includes a hollow fabric body having three hydrophilic and vapor-transmissible plastic layers sequentially applied over an inner surface thereof, and including at least one continuous S-shaped bonding line, along which areas on an outer surface of the hollow fabric body at two opposite sides thereof are bonded together. The three hydrophilic and vapor transmissible plastic layers are lightweight, waterproof, vapor transmissible, and warm; and the S-shapedbonding line has small width to allow increased inflatable space in the hollow fabric body. The continuous S-shaped bonding line has two ends formed into two closed circular bonding lines to avoid damage of the inflatable structure by stress concentrated at the bonding line.

Fabric and method of making a fabric

HEAT-INSULATING FABRIC ARTICLES

Garment with storage pouch

Fabric composition

Improvements in or relating to filling material for textile articles

... 887,614. Wadding. VEREINIGTE GLANZSTOFF-FABRIKEN A.G. April 13, 1960 [April 15, 1959], No. 13227/60. Drawings to Specification. Class 42 (2). A filling material comprises two fibre fleeces of different formation superimposed one upon the other, one being wholly or partially waterproofed and having a thickness from 10% to 50% of the total thickness of both fleeces in the untensioned condition and being composed of fibres of smaller count than that of the fibres of the other fleece. The water-proofed fleece may be composed of fibres which have been treated with a water-proofing agent or a waterproofing agent may be sprayed on to the fleece. Examples of fibres given are polyester fibres, polyacrylonitrile fibres, polyvinyl chloride fibres and wool.

Improvements in or relating to ventilating covers

... 783,350. Clothing for animals. MAUCH, H. A. Feb. 8, 1955 [July 1, 1954], No. 3770/55. Class 62. [Also in Groups VI, IX and XIII] A cover designed to permit the adequate ventilation of the animal being covered, comprises two sheets 1, 2 of air impervious material sealed together at their edges and at spaced intervals throughout their entire area, as at 7 in Fig. 2. The sheet 1 is provided with an air inlet 6 and the sheet 2 which is placed in contact with the animal being covered, is provided with holes 4 through which jets of air pass from the billowed portions 10 of the cover to the spaces 8 adjacent said animal, the air afterwards escaping through vent holes 9 in the sealed portions 7. Further holes 3 are provided in the sheet 2 to ensure the efficient ventilation of the animal covered.

TWO-LAMINAR VELOURWARE WITH IMPROVED DYNAMIC ISOLATION BEHAVIOR

WAERMEDAEMMENDER AND SWIM-RISING UP INSERT MATERIAL FOR TEXTILES IN COURSE FORM

SEALINGLYING CLOSE PIECE OF CLOTHING

LAMINAR HEAT ISOLATION MECHANISM, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE HUMAN BODY

ISOLIERMATTE

PIECE OF CLOTHING

AUFBLASBARES KLEIDUNGSSTÜCK

Thermal coverings/wound dressings

Adjustably insulative construct

Buoyant and/or thermally insulating articles

Insulating garment

The invention relates to an insulating garment formed by: an inner surface made from a fabric comprising textured polyester and multifilament polyamide and having a hydrophilic finish, and an outer surface made from cotton and polyester and having a hydrophobic finish. The outer surface has waterproof, breathable properties. An air chamber located between the two surfaces facilitates the elimination of perspiration. The inner and outer fabrics are sewn together using thread with a very low diffusion coefficient. The garment can absorb the user's perspiration, so that it is not released to the exterior.

Heat insulating textile complex

A material with variable insulation properties

ITEM OF CLOTHING

The invention relates to an item of clothing, in particular to be worn du ring sports such as jogging, skating, cycling or similar. Said item of cloth ing is made of at least one yarn (3) that comprises a heat-reflecting coveri ng (5).

PACKABLE WATER RESISTANT INSULATED ARTICLES

Breathable, water resistant protective articles (10), such as garments, sleeping bags, and the like, which are readily packable into small volumes. The articles (10) are constructed from an outer layer (16) comprising a laminate of a textile (12) bonded to a barrier layer (14), an insulation layer (18) and an inner layer (20) comprising an air permeable textile.

ZONED INSULATION GARMENT

FABRIC HAVING HEAT RETAINING PROPERTIES

Provided herein are heat retaining fabrics for articles, including articles of apparel that, among other benefits, may increase the internal body temperature of a wearer or user, including during physical activity, to facilitate detoxification of the body. Heat retaining fabric consistent with the disclosed embodiments may include a thermal insulating layer having a body-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface opposite the body-facing surface, an exterior fabric disposed on the exterior-facing surface of the thermal insulating layer, a metallic material disposed on the body- facing surface of the thermal insulating layer, and an interior fabric disposed on the body-facing surface of the thermal insulating layer. Also provided are methods of making a heat retaining fabric and articles comprising the same.

HEATING FABRIC AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is a heating fabric. The heating fabric according to the present invention comprises: a base layer composed of a synthetic, regenera ted or natural fiber; a conductive layer formed on the base layer to be capa ble of being freely formed by a pre-designed electric pattern; a heating lay er wholly or partially in contact with an upper surface, a lower surface, or the same surface thereof as a line or a surface; and an insulating layer fo rmed on the conductive layer and the heating layer.

DRY SUIT

The dry suit is produced preferably as a one-piece combined suit made of a three-layer, water-tight but air-permeable, woven laminate with maximum 220 g/m2 mass per unit area, and also seamlessly includes the feet. A water-tight zipper (4) extends from the crotch area up to the top edge of the collar (5). There is a water-tight zipper (4) on each of the sleeves (8), which extends rearwards from the front edge of the cuff (13) along the lower arm. With said watertight zipper (4, 7) the collar and chest region as well as the sleeves (13) and front arms (8) can open to a certain extent, providing an effective cooling function, which makes the wearing of the dry suit in non-critical mission phases significantly more comfortable and less tiring. In addition, said dry suit has a total weight of less than 1.5 kg and is correspondingly light to wear on the body.

METHODS FOR STABILIZING AND GARMENTS INCLUDING STABILIZED QUILTED INSULATION

Methods for stabilizing insulation and constructing garments from the insulation are disclosed. Methods include arranging the fibers into a plurality of bundle structures. The fibers may be synthetic fibers. The method may include receiving the bundle structures into bundle channels. The bundle channels are formed by tacks. The bundle channels enable the uniform distribution of the bundle structures prior to stitching quilting stitch lines. Multiple quilting stitch lines are stitched after the bundle structures are uniformly distributed. The quilting stitch lines are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures. The quilting stitch lines provide lateral as well as longitudinal stabilization of the uniform density of the bundle structures. The distance between the quilting stitch lines may be based on the loft of the fibers and/or a required durability of the garment. The quilting stitch lines are generally horizontal, while the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures ...

MULTI-LAYERED GARMENT

A garment comprising at least two layers, wherein the first layer (1) is a protective shell, the second layer (4) is an insulating layer. The insulating layer (4) has a thickness sufficient to form predefined holes each capable of holding a volume of air.

DYNAMIC MATERIALS INTERGRATED INTO ARTICLES FOR ADJUSTABLE PHYSICAL PERMEABILITY CHARACTERISTICS

Systems and methods of integrate dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. The shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.).

TECHNIQUE FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF THERMAL INSULATING AIR BUBBLES AND ALUMINUM OR METALLIC REFLECTING FILM FOR USE IN CLOTHING

Cette invention se rapporte à méthode de fabrication de bulles d'air et film d'a luminium ou métallisé adaptée aux vêtements qui ont une utilité thermique.

A PROTECTIVE MULTI-LAYERED LIQUID RETAINING COMPOSITE

A multi-layered composite comprising a protective layer, a retaining layer, a conductive layer and a filler layer intermediate the retainer and conductive layers. The filler layer is impregnated with liquid absorbent particles and/or fibers. An optional protective layer having specific characteristic for protection against extreme temperatures, physical impacts and the like is specifically disclosed for use in combination with the retainer, filler and conductive layers. The protective layer provides additional protection of the person from catastrophic events such as exposure of a person to fire and/or severe impact such as may be caused by gunfire.

Warmhaltender Stoff für Bekleidungsstücke, Decken, Binden oder dergl.

Wärmehaltende Bekleidung.

Wärmeisolierendes Erzeugnis.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines flächigen Erzeugnisses für Schutz gegen Kälte und Feuchtigkeit

Geschmeidige, wärmeisolierende Stoffbahn für Kleidungsstücke, Schlafsäcke, Decken und dgl.

Insbesondere für Bekleidung verwendbares Kälteschutz-Material

Textilerzeugnis zum Schutze gegen Kälte mit mehreren übereinanderliegenden Geweben und schmiegsamen, zelligen Folien

Füllmaterial für Textilgebilde zum Schutz gegen Kälte und Feuchtigkeit

Flexibles Verbundelement mit Isolierung

Isolierendes Material

Flat chain knitted open-air clothing and process for their preparation.

Das Bekleidungsstück dient zum Tragen im Freien, zum Sporttreiben, zum Skifahren, Golfspielen, Radfahren oder für andere Freizeitbeschäftigungen. Es besteht aus einem Flachkettengewirk-Laminat, welches aufgebaut ist aus mindestens einem Flachkettengewirk, mit auf seiner Innenseite einer in allen Richtungen dehnbaren Polyurethan-Folien, sowie einem daran befestigten Innenfutter. Zwischen Folie und Innenfutter kann ein Gewirk aus flauschigem Faden auf die Folie geklebt sein. Das Bekleidungsstück kann zum Beispiel als Sportjacke (8) ausgeführt sein. Diese besteht aus fünf zugeschnittenen Flachkettengewirk-Laminat-Stücken. Drei Flachkettengewirk-Laminat-Stücke dienen für die beiden Vorderseiten (11, 12) und die Rückseite des zu umfassenden Torsos, sowie zwei Flachkettengewirk-Laminat-Stücke (13) für die beiden Ärmel. Die Nähte (20) dienen zum Bilden der beiden Ärmelstulpen (13) nach dem Rollen um die Längsachse und die Nähte (21) zum Annähen an die Flachkettengewirk-Laminat-Stücke (10–13) für ...

Protection-offering planar formation.

Dry suit.

Der Trockenanzug ist vorzugsweise als einteiliger Kombi-Anzug aus einem dreilagigen, wasserdichten, aber luftdurchlässigen Gewebelaminat mit max. 220 g/m 2 Masse pro Fläche hergestellt, und er schliesst auch die Füsse nahtlos ein. Ein wasserdichter Hauptreissverschluss (4) erstreckt sich vom Schrittbereich bis hinauf zum oberen Rand des Kragens (5). An den Ärmeln (8) befindet sich je ein wasserdichter Manschetten-Reissverschluss (7), die sich je ab dem vorderen Rand der Manschette (13) längs des Unterarms nach hinten erstrecken. Mit diesen wasserdichten Reissverschlüssen (4, 7) lassen sich der Kragen und der Brustbereich sowie die Manschetten (13) und Vorderärmel (8) ein Stück weit öffnen, wodurch eine wirksame Kühlfunktion geboten wird, welche das Tragen dieses Trockenanzuges in nicht kritischen Missionsphasen entscheidend angenehmer und weniger ermüdend macht. Ausserdem wiegt dieser Trockenanzug insgesamt weniger als 1,5 kg und ist entsprechend leicht am Körper zu tragen.

drying suit.

Der Trockenanzug ist vorzugsweise als einteiliger Kombianzug aus einem dreilagigen, wasserdichten aber luftdurchlässigen Gewebelaminat mit max. 220 g/m 2 Masse pro Fläche hergestellt, und er schliesst auch die Füsse nahtlos ein. Ein wasserdichter Reissverschluss (4) erstreckt sich vom Schrittbereich bis hinauf zum oberen Rand des Kragens (5). An den Ärmeln (8) befindet sich je ein wasserdichter Reissverschluss (4), der sich ab dem vorderen Rand der Manschette (13) längs des Unterarms nach hinten erstreckt. Mit diesen wasserdichten Reissverschlüssen (4, 7) lässt sich der Kragen und Brustbereich sowie lassen sich die Manschetten (13) und Vorderärmel (8) ein Stück weit öffnen, wodurch eine wirksame Kühlfunktion geboten wird, welche das Tragen dieses Trockenanzuges in nicht-kritischen Missionsphasen entscheidend angenehmer und weniger ermüdend macht. Ausserdem wiegt dieser Trockenanzug insgesamt weniger als 1.5 kg und ist entsprechend leicht am Körper zu tragen.

Textile layers construct for production of a garment.

Ein textiles Lagenkonstrukt (110) verfügt über eine textile Aussenlage (I) und eine textile Innenlage (2), wobei linienförmige Verbindungen zwischen der Aussenlage (1) und der Innenlage (2) als eine Schweissverbindung (7) ausgestaltet sind, so dass sich zwischen den Schweissverbindungen (7) mit Isolationsmaterial füllbare Kammern (94, 96) bilden. Dabei ist innerhalb des textilen Lagenkonstrukts, hier zwischen der textilen Aussenlage (1) und der textilen Innenlage (2), eine absorbierende Komponente (3) vorgesehen, wobei die linienförmigen Verbindungen zwischen der Aussenlage (1), der Innenlage (2) und dem Absorber (3) als eine Laserschweissverbindung ausgestaltet sind.

INSULATION PADDING

INSULATED COMPOSITE FABRIC

CELLULITE DIMINISHING FABRIC

COLD WEATHER VENTED GARMENT

The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from the inside (proximal to the body of a wearer) of the garment to the outside environment.

Composite structure for protective garment

For a protective garment, a composite structure comprising an outer shell, a moisture barrier within the outer shell, a thermally insulative liner within the moisture barrier, and a moisture absorber within the thermally insulative liner, a hydrophobic liner or a thermally insulative liner having a hydrophobic cover facing the moisture absorber is interposed between the moisture barrier and the moisture absorber. Preferably, if a hydrophobic liner is used, a thermally insulative liner is interposed between the moisture barrier and the hydrophobic liner.

ELECTRIC HEATING/WARMING FABRIC ARTICLES

Electric heating/warming composite fabric articles have at least a fabric layer having inner and outer surfaces, and an electric heating/warming element, e.g., including a bus, formed, e.g., of die cut metallized textile or plastic sheeting or metal foil, affixed at a surface of the fabric layer and adapted to generate heating/warming when connected to a power source. A air-and-water droplet resistant and water vapor permeable barrier layer may be positioned, for example, adjacent to the fabric layer; e.g., with the electric heating/warming element formed thereupon or at least partially impregnated therein, e.g. in a fabric laminate or in a composite formed by application of heat and pressure to at least one layer of a barrier film disposed adjacent thereto, including to protect the electric circuit, e.g. against abrasion, moisture, and or against physical stress due, e.g., to repeated crushing, bending or flexing. Methods of forming electric heating/warming composite fabric articles are ...

Textile, garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment

A textile is provided that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns woven together, the plurality of warp yarns each including an elastic warp filament and a non-elastic warp filament, and the plurality of weft yarns each including an elastic weft filament and a non-elastic weft filament. At least one of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament includes a hydrophobic material. The materials of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament are selected such that the textile has a high elastic stretchability in at least one of a weft direction and a warp direction. A garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment, are also disclosed.

Passive Nose Warming Apparatus and Safeguard

A self-adhering, moldable and yet semi-rigid safeguard for the nose that does not require straps or bands, which also simultaneously protects a person's nose from inclement weather. 1. An adhesive, moldable and semi rigid device for the passive warming and protection of a person's nose that does not require straps or bands. The apparatus is comprised of three layers. The layers are adhered to one another with a polychloroprene adhesive. The invention itself adheres to the person's nose using a temporary nonionic polymer in conjunction with the customized fit gained from the low temperature moldable plastic centered between two layers of polychloroprene. 1. Nose Warmer and Nose Protector.A self adhering, moldable, and semi-rigid protective attachment for the nose that does not require straps or bands and protects against inclement weather.Current protective patented apparatuses for the nose provide zero combined moldability and adhesive properties. Current patented apparatuses attach to the nose by means of a strap or band as opposed to this application's use of a low temperature moldable plastic and non-ionic polymer adhesion combination rather than straps, bands or ear supports.Other patents also lack the proper material to retain warmth as most materials used are highly porous materials that provide little heat retention or adverse weather protection (e.g. fleece or wool).For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,070,265 (expired) uses a strap or band to attach a nose protecting apparatus to the person's nose. It is also made from fleece, a highly porous material.Patent number JP2007098092 uses a chemical reaction for the heating of the nose and large portion of the front facial region; it also envelopes more than just the nose and uses a foldable (not moldable) strap that hugs the side of a person's face.Further analysis shows that U.S. Pat. No. 5,697,100A (expired) directly attaches to a persons ski goggles using hook type fasteners.This invention will be described by ...

FEATHER PRODUCTS

INSULATED VENTED GARMENT FORMED USING SECTIONS OF NON-WOVEN POLYMER MATERIAL

Insulating method and product

An insulation material comprises an outer shell, an inner lining and a valve strip with at least one pocket or baffle. The valve strip 9 is positioned on the inner lining with at least one tube created by the attachment of the outer shell to the inner lining with the valve strip in between. Insulation is installed in each tube. Each valve strip 9 may be formed as two adjacent strips for receipt in two adjacent tubes.

Textile garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment

A textile is provided that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns woven together, the plurality of warp yarns each including an elastic warp filament and a non-elastic warp filament, and the plurality of weft yarns each including an elastic weft filament and a non-elastic weft filament. At least one of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament includes a hydrophobic material. The materials of the elastic warp filament, the non- elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament are selected such that the textile has a high elastic stretchability in at least one of a weft direction and a warp direction. A garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment, are also disclosed.

Insulating material with internal baffles

Thermal coverings

A laminate of a reflective foil of metallised polyester and a heat-softenable polyethylene film is perforated to allow transmission of water vapour and is used as a thermal covering or jacket for animals and humans to prevent heat loss. The laminate may form a large sheet overprinted with advisory shapes for cutting out to wrap specified animal or human body parts, Figs. 3a and 3b. The laminate may also be used as a support for wound dressing (Figs. 4 to 6) and include an overprinted camouflage pattern. The laminate may be secured to itself or to other surfaces such as horse blankets or human underwear by heat bonding. Alternatively adhesive tape may be used to secure the laminate to a body part. In sheet form it may be used as an underblanket for bedding. The perforated metallised film may be used as a jacket for a composting system. ...

Buoyant and/or thermally insulating articles

The invention relates to the use of a sheet material comprising a laminate of a relatively low density foam and at least one relatively high density protective layer in the manufacture of articles particularly to provide or enhance buoyancy and/or thermal insulating properties of the article. In particular the invention provides an article (such as an item of clothing) fabricated substantially from a textile or similar flexible material at least a portion of which supports one or more layers of the sheet material.

Garment with storage pouch

Improvements relating to garments for wear underwater and to panels in or for use in such garments

... 891,998. Laminates. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Sept. 21, 1960 [Sept. 30, 1959], No. 33112/59. Class 140. Garments for wear underwater are formed of butt-jointed two-layer panels each comprising two layers of like outline cemented or bonded together only adjacent to their edges, one layer being of foamed or expanded waterproof material, e.g. expanded neoprene, and the other of stretchable fabric, e.g. knitted nylon.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND DIVING SUITS MADE THEREFROM

Multi-layer web of insulating synthetic material for protection against heat and cold

... 1,013,029. Laminates. VEREINIGTE GLANZSTOFF FABRIKEN A.G. June 25, 1964 [June 28, 1963], No. 26362/64. Heading B5N. Multi-layer waterproof insulating material comprises an outer layer (a) of continuous polyamide yarn fabric coated on one side with waterproof material which is resistant to sea water (b) a knitted polyamide fabric stuck to the uncoated side of layer (a), (c) a mult-layer non-woven voluminous fleece, (d) a knitted polyamide fabric, the layers (b) and (d) being quilted with the fleece and (e) a knitted polyamide velour fabric with the pile facing outwards. The voluminous fleece may be a polyester fleece and the coating for layer (a) may be polyvinyl chloride or a synthetic rubber which may be based on chloroprene.

Garment

THERMOINSULATIVE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SYSTEM

Improvements in or relating to thermal insulation materials made from fibrous substances

... 557,212. Woven fabrics. LISTER & CO., Ltd., and GARNER, W. April 2, 1942, No. 4426. Drawings to Specification. [Class 142 (iv)] [Also in Group VIII] A material having thermal and sound insulating properties comprises two textile fabrics into which are woven textile elements which connect the fabrics together as that they are spaced apart to entrap a relatively large volume of air. The connecting elements are distinct from the elements of which the fabrics are essentially composed. The space may be partly filled with a comparatively loosely packed mass of fibres, which may be obtained by forming the connecting elements of lightly twisted yarns or of crimped or curled fibres. The connecting elements may be resiliently flexible so as to resist compression The fabrics and connecting elements may be made of fibres of wool, cotton, mohair, kapok, glass fibres, asbestos or rayon, and the resiliency of the connecting elements may be obtained by impregnating the fibres with synthetic resin. A packing ...

DUCTILE FOAM MATERIAL WITH REVERSIBLE WARM STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS

AIR-PERMEABLE CLOTHING FOR THE COMFORT IMPROVEMENT HUMAN BODIES

WAERMEDAEMMENDER UND SCHWIMMTRAGENDER EINLAGESTOFF FUER TEXTILIEN IN BAHNFORM

ISOLATION FODDER FOR AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING

TEXTILE COMPLEX CONSISTING OF A LAYER, INTO WHICH A RELIEF STRUCTURE IS INSERTED BY LINKAGE

THERMIC PROTECTION LAYER

ISOLATIONSMATERIAL

The invention relates to an insulating material which comprises a first layer of an essentially non-hygroscopic fibre material and a second layer of an essentially hygroscopic fibre material, said first layer being located adjacent said first zone and said second layer being located adjacent said second zone. The insulating material is characterized in that said first and said second layer are made of a highloft nonwoven material with a density of from 5 to 125 kg/m3.

INFLATABLE ISOLATION WITH RELIEF VALVE

TEXTILES SPACER MATERIAL WITH INTERGRIERTEM LATENT STORAGE MATERIAL

LAMINATED COMPOSITE MATERIAL REFLECTING AND GENERATING ENERGY BY TRIBOELECTRIC EFFECT

ADJUSTABLY INSULATIVE CONSTRUCT

A protective multi-layered liquid retaining composite

Flexible sheet material

Thermally protective liner

Dynamic materials intergrated into articles for adjustable physical permeability characteristics

Systems and methods of integrate dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. The shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.).

THERMAL INSULATION LAYER

A thermal insulation layer, suitable for use in a duvet, comprises a flexible permeable sheet of a plastics material, which may be a thin film, or a cellular foam sheet, with low thermal emissivity surfaces at both its outward facing surfaces, and with high voidage layers covering each low thermal emissivity surface. The low emissivity surfaces may be at the surfaces of a cellular foam sheet or at the surface of adjacent flexible films. The high voidage layer might be of duck down.

EVACUATED DIVING SUIT INSULATION

An insulating material suitable for use in a diverts garment or garment-like apparatus. The insulating material comprises a multiplicity of layers of a flexible, stretchable material. These layers include a central core consisting of a gas permeable, preferably multicomponent, layer of a material that is substantially non-compressible when at least partially evacuated and subject to hydrostatic pressure when immersed in water. Two further and gas impermeable layers are provided, each of these further two layers being of a stretchable material with the central core being disposed intermediate to said layers. When formed into a diver's garment, the peripheral edges of the insulating material are sealed, and sealable closure means are provided in at least one of the gas impermeable layers to communicate with the central core. This closure means is conveniently in the form, for example, of a valve and valve stem arrangement, whereby the central core can selectively be placed under superabmospheric ...

INSULATED GARMENT

The technology described herein generally relates to a garment (500) that is insulating yet light weight, which may provide protection from the elements without weighing down the wearer. The garment (500) in accordance with the technology described herein comprises a layer of thermally insulating sheet material having one or more voided portions in place of conventional down or other synthetic thermally insulating materials. The one or more voided portions allow the thermal insulation to be light weight and adequately protective in cooler/cold weather, without adding motion hindering bulk to the garment (500).

FUNCTIONAL FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

This functional fabric is obtained by affixing, to a fabric, a polyester synthetic resin film into which carbon black microparticles have been mixed, the synthetic resin film being non-porous and having a thickness of 10-20 µm. The functional fabric is manufactured through a step for manufacturing a polyester synthetic resin film into which carbon black microparticles have been mixed and a step for affixing the synthetic resin film to a fabric, the functional fabric being affixed to part or all of the surface of an undergarment or intermediate garment to manufacture an article of clothing.

DYNAMIC MATERIALS INTERGRATED INTO ARTICLES FOR ADJUSTABLE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Water-sport garment with breathable fabric panels

A water-sport garment constructed with waterproof, breathable fabric panels and waterproof, non-breathable fabric panels. The waterproof, breathable fabric is constructed of one layer of a waterproof, breathable membrane with an inner and outer layer of synthetic knit fabric. The synthetic knit fabric is treated with a durable water repellant coating to prevent water absorption yet retain heat dissipation properties. The waterproof, breathable fabric is affixed to a conventional waterproof, non-breathable fabric used in the construction of water-sport garments. Construction of garments using panels of the waterproof, breathable fabric results in greater flexibility for the wearer, due to the waterproof, breathable fabric's improved stretchiness, as well as improved comfort for the wearer due to heat dissipation from areas of high heat generation during highly aerobic water-sports activities.

Waterproof breathable stretchable composite material

An apparel constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with selected thermal and moisture transfer properties in order to provide improved performance characteristics. The inner layers manage the body heat of an individual by reflection and thermal retention while also providing moisture wicking and antimicrobial function. The middle layers manage thermal isolation from the external temperatures by using materials with very low thermal conductivity in combination with waterproof layers that can also be breathable. The outer layers manage external durability, water repellency and waterproofness. The apparel can be constructed with all layers made into one material and in one garment, or constructed as two garments with one being for body heat thermal function and one being for weather insulation and reflection function. The material is made to be optionally form fitting with high stretch.

Thermal footwear system

The Thermal Footwear System includes an energy storage section adapted to store electrical energy and an energy release section electrically coupled to the energy storage section, configured to receive electrical energy from the energy storage section and utilize the electrical energy for production of thermal energy without requiring the use of energy overhead elements which cause expenditure of energy for other than heat generation. The Thermal Footwear System also provides for an energy storage section and a self-regulating energy release section printed on a substrate that can be physically separate and still remain electrically coupled. The energy release section typically comprises a multilayer device that consists of an active thermal element with a wide resistive range generating the thermal output, a thermally conductive guidance layer evenly distributing the generated heat over a predetermined area, and a thermally insulating impedance layer reducing the loss of generated heat to the ambient environment.

Temperature Responsive Smart Textile

A textile fabric includes a smooth surface with one or more regions having coating material exhibiting thermal expansion or contraction in response to change in temperature, adjusting insulation performance of the textile fabric in response to ambient conditions.

Multilayer Fabric Structures

A multilayer fabric structure having an insulating interlayer of non-woven fabric that is constructed in such a manner to enhance the insulating capabilities. In one embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a looped configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. In another embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a baffle configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. Methods of making a multilayer fabric structure are also described.

DOUBLE-WALLED INSULATION FABRICS

Embodiments herein provide a thermally insulated garment having a shell, a lining that is secured to the shell at a plurality of points to form a plurality of compartments, a thermally insulating filling contained within each of the plurality of compartments, and an outer layer disposed adjacent to the shell, wherein the outer layer overlays the plurality of points and the plurality of compartments while being detached from the plurality of points and the plurality of compartments. 1. A thermally insulated garment , comprising:a shell;a lining that is secured to the shell at a plurality of points to form a plurality of compartments;a thermally insulating filling contained within each of the plurality of compartments; andan outer layer disposed adjacent to the shell, wherein the outer layer overlays the plurality of points and the plurality of compartments while being detached from the plurality of points and the plurality of compartments.2. The thermally insulated garment of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the shell or lining comprise one or more heat management features.3. The thermally insulated garment of claim 2 , wherein the one or more heat management features comprise heat reflective features disposed upon the lining.4. The thermally insulated garment of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the outer layer claim 1 , shell claim 1 , or lining are water resistant or waterproof.5. The thermally insulated garment of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the outer layer claim 1 , shell claim 1 , or lining are breathable or at least partially gas permeable.6. The thermally insulated garment of claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is secured to at least the shell at an edge of the shell.7. A thermally insulated garment claim 1 , comprising: a shell;', 'a lining that is secured to the shell at a plurality of points to form a plurality of compartments; and', 'a thermally insulating filling contained within each of the plurality of compartments;, 'a base quilt comprised ofan ...

DYNAMIC MATERIALS INTEGRATED INTO ARTICLES FOR ADJUSTABLE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.). 1. A woven material comprising:a plurality of warp yarns formed from a shape memory polymer material; anda plurality of weft yarns formed from a material other than the shape memory polymer material.2. The woven material of claim 1 , wherein in response to an activating stimulus claim 1 , the plurality of warp yarns revert to a programmed shape to create a deformation in the woven material.3. The woven material of claim 2 , wherein the programmed shape of the plurality of warp yarns is non-linear.4. The woven material of claim 2 , wherein the deformation of the woven material creates a void.5. The woven material of claim 2 , wherein removal of the activating stimulus causes the woven material to transition to a non-deformed state.6. The woven material of claim 2 , wherein the deformation of the woven material occurs in response to receiving a predetermined level of intensity of the activating stimulus.7. A woven material comprising:a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns;wherein one or more of the plurality of warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns is formed from a shape memory polymer material.8. The woven material of claim 7 , wherein in response to an activating ...

Method for improving dryness of insulation material and articles comprising improved insulation materials

The present technology generally relates to an encasing for receiving a down material, the encasing being formed by a first layer of material and a second layer of material joined together along their periphery; wherein the first layer of material comprises a non-woven material; the encasing further comprising a first layer of shell material apposed onto an exterior side of the first layer of material; wherein the second layer of material is a second layer of non-woven material or a second layer of shell material; and wherein the second layer of material is a second layer of non-woven material, a second layer of shell material is apposed onto an exterior side of the second layer of non-woven material.

SHAPEWEAR GARMENT

A garment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure provides support to a wearer, while still contouring to the wearer's body. Preferably, the garment is made from a disclosed combination of rigid panels and more elastic panels, with more support on the wearer's front and more elasticity for contouring to the wearer's back and sides. The mesh panels take the natural shape of the wearer's hips and buttocks, supporting the form rather than trying to force the wearer's body into a particular shape. 1. A garment comprising:a front body panel;a back body panel including a cutout section having a mesh panel attached thereto;side contouring panels on either side;a mesh reinforcement layer attached to the front body panel for tummy control; anda back contouring panel, andwherein the contouring panels are formed from a contouring fabric to allow the wearers hips and waist to take their natural shape.2. (canceled)3. The garment of wherein the front body panel includes a cutout reinforced portion.4. The garment of wherein the cutout reinforced portion includes a moisture wicking fabric layer and a temperature regulating fabric layer.5. The garment of further comprising an inside support panel disposed on a posterior side of the front body panel.6. The garment of wherein said mesh reinforcement layer comprises a power mesh fabric.7. The garment of wherein the power mesh fabric includes 50% spandex or less.8. The garment of wherein the power mesh fabric includes a nylon spandex blend.9. The garment of wherein the power mesh fabric comprises about 80% nylon and about 20% spandex.10. The garment of further comprising a waistband attached to a top side of the front body panel.11. A garment comprising:a front body panel formed from a compressive fabric;a back body panel including a cutout in a central buttock region;a contouring panel attached to said back panel in such a manner as to cover the cutout in said back panel;first and second side panels;a cutout positioned in ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY ADAPTIVE MATERIALS

An adaptive textile that includes a plurality of a first fiber having a first expansion coefficient and a plurality of a second fiber having a second expansion coefficient. There is a difference between the expansion coefficient of the first fiber and the expansion coefficient of the second fiber; at least one of the first or second fibers is a twisted coil actuator; and linear displacement of the twisted coil actuator causes the adaptive textile to bend. 1. A thermally adaptive woven or knit fabric that comprises:a plurality of first fibers having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, wherein there is a difference between the first coefficient of thermal expansion of the first fibers and the second coefficient of thermal expansion of the second fibers;', 'wherein one or both of the plurality of first fibers and plurality of second fibers are twisted coil actuators; and, 'a plurality of second fibers having a second coefficient of thermal expansion,'} a set of the plurality of first fibers woven in parallel and alternating between extending along external faces of the first and second opposing sides;', 'a set of the plurality of second fibers woven in parallel to each other and in parallel to the set of the plurality of first fibers, the set of the plurality of second fibers woven alternating between extending along the external faces of the first and second opposing sides and opposing the set of the plurality of first fibers;', 'upper and lower cross fibers respectively on the first and second opposing sides, the upper and lower cross fibers holding the shape of the alternating fabric structure and confining the first and second fibers', 'a plurality of alternating adjoining first and second portions extending contiguously along the plane of the alternating fabric structure;', 'the first portions defined by a pair of opposing first and second materials with the first material on the first side and the second material on the second side, the first material ...

THERMAL LINER FOR PROTECTIVE GARMENTS

A nonwoven for use in a thermal liner for protective apparel includes 1-45 wt % of a first inherently heat resistant fiber excluding an aramid, and a balance of a second heat resistant fiber. The nonwoven excludes wool and has a thickness less than 3 mm and a basis weight of less than 2.9 osy (100 gsm). In another embodiment, the insulating layer for protective apparel includes a nonwoven including an inherently flame resistant fiber and fibers being inherently resistant to moisture absorption. The inherently flame resistant fiber is different from said inherently resistant to moisture absorption fiber. The nonwoven has an equivalent or better thermal protective performance (TPP) and a lower basis weight than an industry standard nonwoven consisting of a nonwoven of para-aramids or meta-aramids or a blend of both. 1. A thermal liner for protective apparel comprising: a nonwoven having15-30 wt % of a polybenzimidazole fiber,the remaining balance being an aramid fiber,the nonwoven excluding wool and cellulosic fibers, andhaving a thickness less than 3 mm and a basis weight of less than 2.9 osy (100 gsm).2. The thermal liner of claim 1 , wherein the polybenzimidazole fiber is a first inherently heat resistant fiber and the aramid fiber is a second heat resistant fiber.3. The thermal liner of claim 2 , wherein the first inherently heat resistant fiber and the second heat resistant fiber have a water retention of less than 15% claim 2 , as measured by ASTM D2402 (2012).4. The thermal liner of claim 1 , wherein the protective apparel being a firefighter's turnout gear.5. The thermal liner of claim 1 , wherein said nonwoven being a spunlaced and an apertured nonwoven.6. The thermal liner of claim 1 , further comprising a facing fabric affixed to said nonwoven.7. The thermal liner of claim 1 , further comprising multiple nonwovens.8. A protective garment comprising a thermal liner according to . This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. ...

Insulating method and product

An insulating product and method for its creation involving the creation of valve strips with pockets located in the tubes created in the sewn-through construction process.

DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURABLE WETSUIT

A dynamically configurable wetsuit includes a torso part having a pair of partial arm sleeves and a pair of partial leg pants. A distal end of each of the pair of partial arm sleeves and the pair of partial leg pants has a first connector that includes a set of outward-facing ridges. The wetsuit further includes a pair of arm parts and a pair of leg parts. Each of the pair of arm parts and the pair of leg parts having a second connector at a proximal end for detachable connection with one of the first connectors of the torso part, each second connector including a set of inward-facing ridges. The wetsuit further includes a fastener system to maintain a connection between the first and second connectors.

Insulated athletic support garment

Athletic garments and methods of their use are provided. One garment includes, for instance: a waist band, and an insulated panel configured to form a pouch to conformally cover a groin and genital area of a person. At least one end of the insulated panel is coupled to a portion of the waistband. Also disclosed is a method of using the athletic garment including providing the athletic garment and providing an ice bath for a person wearing the athletic garment.

Coverall garment having first spaced-apart belt loops

Apparatus includes a coverall garment having a waist section, and is configured to be worn by a range of users, in which users each respectively have a waist region defining a corresponding respective circumferential waist size. First spaced-apart belt loops are circumferentially affixed to the waist section of the coverall garment, and are configured to selectively receive a belt for a first user which has a first user vertical height that ranges within a first user vertical height range. Second spaced-apart belt loops are positioned relative to the first spaced-apart belt loops, and are circumferentially affixed to the waist section of the coverall garment. The second spaced-apart belt loops are configured to selectively receive the belt for a second user which has a second user vertical height that ranges within a second user vertical height range.

BREATHABLE BAFFLES

A composite material for an insulation baffle comprising a baffle layer comprising a plurality of baffle shell structures coupled to one another by spacers, wherein each of the baffle shell structures comprises a baffle face layer and a baffle back layer that define a cavity therebetween, and wherein the spacers define a breathablity zone having a higher air permeability than one or more of the baffle face layer and a baffle back layer measured in accordance with ASTM D737. 1. A composite material for an insulation baffle , the composite material comprising:a baffle layer comprising a plurality of baffle shell structures coupled to one another by one or more spacers, wherein each of the baffle shell structures comprises a baffle face layer and a baffle back layer that define a cavity therebetween, and wherein the one or more spacers define a breathablity zone having a higher air permeability than one or more of the baffle face layer and the baffle back layer measured in accordance with ASTM D737; anda cover layer disposed on or adjacent the baffle back layer.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the spacers exhibits an air permeability of greater than 3 cfm measured in accordance with ASTM D737.3. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the spacers exhibits an air permeability of greater than 3.4 cfm measured in accordance with ASTM D737.4. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the spacers exhibits an air permeability of greater than 3 cfm to 120 cfm measured in accordance with ASTM D737.5. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the spacers exhibits an air permeability of greater than 3.4 cfm to 50 cfm measured in accordance with ASTM D737.6. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the plurality of baffle shell structures exhibits an air permeability of less than 3 cfm measured in accordance with ASTM D737.7. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein one or more ...

TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH SPONTANEOUS EMISSION AND METHODS OF UV PROTECTION, SHADING, WARMING, AND OTHER APPLICATIONS USING SAME

Methods and associated light management system variously provide protection of at least UPF 50, a cooling effect, a shading effect, a warming effect and a source for a photovoltaic device. A textile material absorb incident spectrum including one or more of a UV wavelength, a visible wavelength, and a near infrared wavelength and spontaneously emits light having an emission spectrum including visible light radiation and near infrared radiation. The textile material and associated articles have a high degree of UV blocking property due to strong absorption in the UV range. In addition, the spontaneous emission releases most of the absorbed energy and, therefore, the textile material remains relatively cool under sunlight, the shading effect. Furthermore, the strong spontaneous emission allows for shielding properties even when the apparel is made from otherwise sheer knit or weave structure. Associated application methods and manufacture methods are also disclosed. 1. A method of protection from solar radiation , the method comprising:interposing an article of apparel between a source of solar radiation and a mammalian skin,wherein the article of apparel absorbs an incident spectrum including one or more of a UV wavelength, a visible wavelength, and a near infrared wavelength and emits light having an emission spectrum including one or more of visible light radiation and near infrared radiation,wherein the light having an emission spectrum including one or more of visible light radiation and near infrared radiation is emitted from the article of apparel in a direction toward a wearer of the article of apparel, and '(a) one or more of a peak between 700 nm and 800 nm with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 100 nm to 150 nm and a peak between 800 nm and 900 nm with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 100 nm to 150 nm, and (b) one or more of a peak between 590 nm and 700 nm with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 50 nm to 100 nm and a peak between 700 nm and ...

COLD PROTECTION MATERIAL, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME, AND COLD PROTECTION WEAR

A cold protection material forms a storage area between a first cloth and a second cloth, wherein a connecting member connecting the first cloth and the second cloth comprises a first single-sided adhesive tape comprising a first bonding surface, and a second single-sided adhesive tape comprising a second bonding surface, wherein the first single-sided adhesive tape and the second single-sided adhesive tape are sewed together with the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface opposed to each other, one side of the first bonding surface and one side of the second bonding surface opposed thereto are bonded to a back surface of the first cloth, and the other side of the first bonding surface and the other side of the second bonding surface opposed thereto are bonded to a back surface of the second cloth, by which the first cloth and the second cloth are connected. 1. A cold protection material configured to form a storage area between a first cloth and a second cloth by connecting the first cloth and the second cloth , each storage area filled with a filler material ,wherein a connecting member connecting the first cloth and the second cloth comprisesa first single-sided adhesive tape comprising one surface side thereof serving as a first bonding surface, anda second single-sided adhesive tape comprising one surface side thereof serving as a second bonding surface,wherein the first single-sided adhesive tape and the second single-sided adhesive tape are sewed together with the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface opposed to each other,one side of the first bonding surface and one side of the second bonding surface opposed thereto are bonded to a back surface of the first cloth, andthe other side of the first bonding surface and the other side of the second bonding surface opposed thereto are bonded to a back surface of the second cloth, by which the first cloth and the second cloth are connected.2. A cold protection material configured to ...

Dynamic Materials Integrated Into Articles For Adjustable Physical Dimensional Characteristics

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.).

VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT OPENING FOR OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

An outdoor item such as a sleeping bag, jacket, hat or blanket with one or more ventilation/temperature adjustment openings. Each ventilation/temperature adjustment opening includes, in one embodiment, a mechanism that serves to either form an opening in one or both of the outer layer, and the inner layer of the outdoor item. In another embodiment, the one or more ventilation/temperature adjustment mechanism includes an air bladder which, when inflated, serves to push aside any insulation adjacent the deflated air bladder while in both embodiments, allowing the outdoor item to vent better, thereby cooling an occupant using or wearing the outdoor item thereby offering temperature regulation. 1. A covering for providing warmth to a user , said covering including one or more temperature adjustment openings and comprising:a covering configured to provide warmth to a user, said covering constructed of an outer layer of non-insulative material, an inner layer of non-insulative material and an insulative material disposed between the outer and inner layers, said covering further including a plurality of baffles coupled between said outer layer and said inner layer, said plurality of baffles configured for forming a plurality of covering cells, wherein a first and a second of said plurality of baffles are configured for forming a single covering cell, each of said plurality of covering cells including said insulative material disposed between said outer and inner layers and said first and second baffles; andat least a first temperature adjustment opening forming device, disposed between a first covering cell and a second covering cell, said at least a first temperature adjustment opening forming device configured for forming at least a first temperature adjustment opening having no insulative material and disposed between said outer and inner layers and between said first and second covering cells, allowing body heat from proximate said inner layer of said covering to pass ...

Reflective articles of wear

Reflective articles of wear are disclosed. The reflective articles of wear can include an elastomeric material and reflective components coupled to the elastomeric material. The elastomeric material forms a plurality of apertures.

COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A composite material may comprise an inner layer and a knit structure. The inner layer may comprise a mesh material and may be configured to be disposed adjacent a body of a wearer. The knit structure may comprise a warp knit structure. The knit structure may comprise an outer layer. The outer layer may be spaced from the inner layer and disposed to define cavities between the inner layer and the outer layer. The knit structure may comprise spacers. The spacers may be disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The spacers may be configured in an alternating pattern with the cavities. Insulators may be disposed in the cavities. The spacers may be configured to control movement of the insulators. 1. A composite material comprising:an inner layer comprising a mesh material configured to be disposed adjacent a body of a wearer; an outer layer spaced from the inner layer and disposed to define at least a portion of a plurality of cavities between the outer layer and the inner layer; and', 'a plurality of spacers disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer and configured in an alternating pattern with the plurality of cavities; and, 'a warp knit structure coupled to the inner layer, wherein the warp knit structure comprisesone or more insulators disposed in one or more of the plurality of cavities, wherein one or more of the inner layer, the outer layer, and the spacers control a movement of the one or more insulators.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spacers are evenly-spaced.3. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the alternating pattern comprises each of the plurality of cavities located between at least two of the plurality of spacers.4. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the mesh material comprises an open mesh material.5. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the mesh material comprises a closed mesh material.6. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of tubes are disposed in the ...

3-fabric layer insulation material and a method and an arrangement for producing the same

This invention describes a 3-layer insulation material comprising a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a third fluted intermediate fabric layer between the first and the second fabric layers, the fluted intermediate fabric layer being attached alternately to the first and the second fabric layer with longitudinal seams forming longitudinal channels for the insulation material having individual insulation material bundle inside each longitudinal channel. Also disclosed are a method and an arrangement for producing the same. 21. The 3-layer insulation material of claim , wherein the third fluted intermediate fabric layer is made infrared absorbent by applying the surface by infrared absorber.4. The method for producing a 3-layer insulation material of claim 3 , wherein simultaneously with the forming of said longitudinal bundle channels each bundle channel is filled with a separate insulation material bundle.5. The method for producing a 3-layer insulation material of claim 3 , wherein the third fluted intermediate fabric layer is made infrared radiation absorbent by applying the surface by infrared absorber. This application is a divisional application of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/608,216, filed on Oct. 25, 2019, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. national application of the international application number PCT/F12018/050319 filed on May 2, 2018, which claims priority to and the benefit of Finnish application FI20175390, filed on May 4, 2017, the entire contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference.Disclosed invention relates to a 3-fabric layer thermal insulation material with corrugated middle layer wherein a multiplicity of sliver insulation is guided individually to multiplicity of fabric length wise running corrugated bundle channels. Insulation is not attached to fabric but is floating in bundle channels merely by friction between insulation and fabric walls. Insulation is specially ...

Insulated garment

The technology described herein generally relates to a garment that is insulating yet light weight, which may provide protection from the elements without weighing down the wearer. The garment in accordance with the technology described herein comprises a layer of thermally insulating sheet material having one or more voided portions in place of conventional down or other synthetic thermally insulating materials. The one or more voided portions allow the thermal insulation to be light weight and adequately protective in cooler/cold weather, without adding motion hindering bulk to the garment.

Hand warmer with viewing window

A hand warmer with viewing window includes an insulated hand warmer with a viewing window, a protective cover flap, and a sliding viewing surface of polycarbonate or acrylic plastic the user opens to remove prevent condensation.

FUNCTIONAL FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONAL FABRIC

A functional fabric is formed by bonding a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles to a fabric, in which the synthetic resin film is non-porous and has a thickness of 10 μm to 20 μm. The functional fabric is produced by producing a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles and bonding the synthetic resin film to a fabric, and the produced functional fabric is entirely or partially bonded to an inner wear or an intermediate clothes to produce clothing. 1. A functional fabric comprising a fabric and a synthetic resin film bonded to the fabric , the synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles.2. The functional fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin film is non-porous.3. The functional fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin film has a thickness of 10 μm to 20 μm.4. A method for producing a functional fabric claim 1 , the method comprising:producing a synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles; andbonding the synthetic resin film to a fabric.5. A clothing comprising a functional fabric including a fabric and a synthetic resin film bonded to the fabric claim 1 , the synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles claim 1 , and an inner wear or an intermediate clothes to which the functional fabric is entirely or partially bonded. The present invention relates to a fabric having windproof, waterproof, moisture permeability, and heat retention functions, and a method for producing the same.In clothing for cold protection in the fall and winter seasons, efforts are made to maintain warmth by various methods. Well-known methods include heat insulation, far-infrared absorption, and radiant heat retention using reflection for improving heat retention performance. Further, there are also garments enhancing each function required by a method such as ...

Insulating materials and methods of forming same

Embodiments of insulation materials, and methods of their formation, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an insulating material may include a stretchable scrim layer, a face layer, and an insulation layer disposed between the scrim layer and the face layer. First and second seams may couple the stretchable scrim layer, the insulation layer, and the face layer, and a length of the face material between the first and second seams is greater than a length of the stretchable scrim between the first and second seams. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Insulated Garment Fabric Device

The present invention relates generally to the field of garment fabrics. More specifically, the present invention relates to an insulated garment fabric device comprised of a front layer, a rear layer and a middle layer between the front and rear layer. The front and rear layers are preferably manufactured from a fabric material. The middle layer is preferably manufactured from an insulated material such as, but not limited to, biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate or heat conducting-foil. The front and rear layers may further be comprised of indicia and may be infused with a plurality of compounds. In addition, the device is comprised of a method of manufacture and use, wherein the device can be used to make garments and other objects such as, but not limited to: blankets. 1. An insulated garment fabric device comprising:a front layer;a middle layer; anda rear layer.2. The insulated garment fabric device of claim 1 , wherein the front layer is manufactured from a first fabric material.3. The insulated garment fabric device of claim 1 , wherein the rear layer is manufactured from a second fabric material claim 1 , and further wherein the first fabric material is different than the second fabric material.4. The insulated garment fabric device of claim 1 , wherein the middle layer is manufactured from an insulated material.5. An insulated garment fabric device comprising:a front layer manufactured from a first fabric material;a rear layer manufactured from a second fabric material;a middle layer between the front layer and the rear layer, wherein the middle layer is manufactured from an insulated material; anda fastener.6. The insulated garment fabric device of claim 5 , wherein the first fabric material of the front layer is selected from a group consisting of a vinyl claim 5 , a canvas claim 5 , a cashmere claim 5 , a chenille claim 5 , a chiffon claim 5 , a cotton claim 5 , a damask claim 5 , a jersey claim 5 , a lace claim 5 , a linen claim 5 , a wool ...

INFLATABLE ITEM

The invention describes an inflatable item comprising one or more cells with a padding material, being inflatable and/or deflatable by controllably changing volume of air accumulated in said padded cells, so as to regulate a thermal insulating property of the cells. The invention further relates to techniques for providing and controlling of such an item. 1. A system comprising:an inflatable item comprising one or more cells containing a padding material;a pump connected to said one or more cells to inflate and/or deflate said one or more cells;at least one temperature sensor providing an output signal; anda control unit receiving said output signal from said sensor and providing a control signal to said pump based on comparison of said output signal to a predetermined threshold temperature, so as to regulate a thermal insulating property of the one or more cells.2. The system according to claim 1 , having at least one air valve.3. (canceled)4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one air valve is controlled by said air pump for inflating and/or deflating the garment.5. The system according to claim 1 , being selected from a non-exhaustive list comprising: clothing claim 1 , headwear and footwear items such as coats claim 1 , vests claim 1 , pants claim 1 , overalls claim 1 , hats claim 1 , gloves claim 1 , scarfs claim 1 , socks claim 1 , boots and the like claim 1 , and comprising other items for keeping a user in temperature comfort claim 1 , such as blankets claim 1 , mattresses claim 1 , sleeping sacks claim 1 , tents and the like claim 1 , and elements thereof.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the padding material comprises at least one member of the group consisting of natural fibers claim 1 , artificial fibers claim 1 , natural down claim 1 , artificial down claim 1 , plume claim 1 , feathers claim 1 , natural fabric flock claim 1 , artificial flock claim 1 , and foam.7. (canceled)8. The system according to claim 1 , provided ...

Jacket with graduated temperature regulation

A puffer jacket configured to provide improved temperature regulation through graduated venting. In one embodiment, the jacket includes a back panel with baffles and insulation arranged to provide reduced insulation and increased venting of heat and humidity toward the center of the back. The back panel may include an alternating arrangement of insulation baffles (containing insulation) and vent baffles (free of insulation). The insulation baffles and vent baffles may be formed by joining inner and outer layers of fabric with laterally extending lines of stitching. The lines of stitching may follow paths selected to progressively change the relative size of the vent baffles and the insulation baffles toward the center of the back. For example, the lines of stitching may give the insulation baffles a somewhat hourglass shape shortening toward the center of the back resulting in increasingly greater venting of heat and humidity toward the center of the back.

ZONED INSULATION GARMENT

Aspects herein relate to a garment having zoned insulation features. The zoned insulation features comprise projections that extend in the z-direction with respect to the surface of a base material forming the garment such that the projections face toward a body surface of a wearer when the garment is worn. The number and/or size of the projections may vary over the garment depending on the amount of insulation needed in different areas of the garment. 1. A zoned insulation garment comprising:a backer material that forms an outer-facing surface of the zoned insulation garment; and a first garment portion having a first plurality of projections that extend from the first surface of the base material, each of the first plurality of projections having terminal ends located opposite the base material, and', 'a second garment portion having a second plurality of projections that extend from the first surface of the base material, each of the second plurality of projections having terminal ends located opposite the base material, wherein an entirety of the terminal ends of the each of the first plurality of projections have a greater surface area than an entirety of the terminal ends of the each of the second plurality of projections., 'a base material having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface of the base material secured to the backer material, the first surface of the base material forming an inner-facing surface of the zoned insulation garment, the base material forming2. The zoned insulation garment of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of projections are located adjacent to each other in a tessellation pattern.3. The zoned insulation garment of claim 2 , wherein spaces are defined between adjacent projections of the first plurality of projections.4. The zoned insulation garment of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of projections are located adjacent to each other in a tessellation pattern.5. The zoned insulation garment of ...

Fabric for Wetsuit and Wetsuit Employing Said Fabric

A fabric for a wetsuit wherein weft knit textile cloth comprising bare jersey knit fabric at which polypropylene multifilament yarn and elastic yarn have been knit in plating fashion while said elastic yarn was stretched to an elongation of 1.5 times to 2.0 times, exclusive of 2.0 times, is laminated to either or both faces of a sponge sheet made of chloroprene foam rubber. Furthermore, the elastic yarn in this fabric is thermally fusible polyurethane elastic fiber, and the elastic yarns in the knit textile are thermally fused to each other. Moreover, the elastic yarns are thermally fused to each other by heat-setting at 100° C. to 140° C.

Garment with Localized Circulation Boostig Feature

A garment for boosting circulation in areas of a user's body corresponding to the user's joints, having at least one fabric member of a size for at least partly covering at least one part of the user's body that includes at least one joint area lying over at least one joint of the user, and at least one muscle area lying over at least one muscle of the user, the fabric member being at least one of dimensioned and structured so as not to compress the part of the user's body covered by the fabric member, the fabric member having a heat insulating property at each joint area to be covered and a heat transmitting property at each muscle area to be covered, so that when the garment is worn, each joint area stays warmer than each muscle area to boost circulation in each joint area.

Garment with localized circulation boosting feature

A garment for boosting circulation in areas of a user's body corresponding to the user's joints, having at least one fabric member of a size for at least partly covering at least one part of the user's body that includes at least one joint area lying over at least one joint of the user, and at least one muscle area lying over at least one muscle of the user, the fabric member being at least one of dimensioned and structured so as not to compress the part of the user's body covered by the fabric member, the fabric member having a heat insulating property at each joint area to be covered and a heat transmitting property at each muscle area to be covered, so that when the garment is worn, each joint area stays warmer than each muscle area to boost circulation in each joint area.

Temperature-Regulating Garment

A fabric for temperature regulation and a wearable device for regulating a temperature of a wearer are disclosed. The wearable device has a fabric and one or more microtubes woven in the fabric. Each microtube has an inlet and an outlet, and each microtube is configured to transport a gas through the microtube from the inlet to the outlet. A pump moves gas through the microtube to heat or cool the wearer. The fabric may have a plurality of warp yarns in a warp direction and weft yarns in a weft direction. The fabric also has a plurality of microtubes in a warp and/or weft direction of the fabric. The fabric is formed by interweaving the plurality of microtubes with the warp yarns and weft yarns.

A 3-fabric layer insulation material and a method and an arrangement for producing the same

This invention describes a 3-layer insulation material () comprising a first fabric layer (), a second fabric layer () and a third fluted intermediate fabric layer () between the first and the second fabric layers (), the fluted intermediate fabric layer () being attached alternately to the first and the second fabric layer () with longitudinal seams (-) forming longitudinal channels (-) for the insulation material () having individual insulation material () bundle in-side each longitudinal channel (-). Also disclosed are a method and an arrangement for producing the same. 1. A 3-layer insulation material comprising a first fabric layer , a second fabric layer and a third fluted intermediate fabric layer between the first and the second fabric layers , the fluted intermediate fabric layer being attached alternately to the first and the second fabric layer with longitudinal seams forming longitudinal channels for the insulation material and individual insulation material bundle inside each longitudinal channel , wherein the longitudinal seams are laser welded seams and the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are IR transparent fabric and the third fluted intermediate fabric layer is IR-absorbing.2. The 3-layer insulation material of claim 1 , wherein the third fluted intermediate fabric layer is made IR-absorbent by applying the surface by IR-absorber.3. A method for producing a 3-layer insulation material comprising the steps of:introducing first fabric layer, second fabric layer and fluted intermediate fabric layer, andattaching the fluted intermediate fabric layer alternately to the first fabric layer and second fabric layer for forming plurality of longitudinal channels, whereinsimultaneously forming said longitudinal channels each channel is filled with separate insulation material bundle.4. The method for producing a 3-layer insulation material of claim 3 , wherein the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are attached to the fluted ...

INSULATED GARMENT

The technology described herein generally relates to a garment that is insulating yet light weight, which may provide protection from the elements without weighing down the wearer. The garment in accordance with the technology described herein comprises a layer of thermally insulating sheet material having one or more voided portions in place of conventional down or other synthetic thermally insulating materials. The one or more voided portions allow the thermal insulation to be light weight and adequately protective in cooler/cold weather, without adding motion hindering bulk to the garment. 1. A method of making an insulated garment , the method comprising:forming one or more voided portions in a layer of thermally insulating sheet material; positioning the layer of thermally insulating sheet material between a first layer of pliable material and a second layer of pliable material;', 'securing the first layer of pliable material, the layer of thermally insulating sheet material, and the second layer of pliable material to one another at seams formed along non-voided portions of the layer of thermally insulating sheet material, thereby forming baffles, the one or more voided portions enclosed within the baffles;', 'affixing a first portion of an interior surface of the first layer of pliable material and a second portion of an interior surface of the second layer of pliable material to one another, the first layer of pliable material and the second layer of pliable material in alignment with the one or more voided portions to form an affixed portion; and', 'forming the insulated garment using the garment panel., 'forming a garment panel by2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seams formed along the non-voided portions of the layer of thermally insulating sheet material are non-garment forming seams formed by stitching.3. The method of further comprising: forming an opening in a central area of the affixed portion such that the opening extends through the first ...

Insulating Clothing Systems and Methods of Use

An insulating clothing system includes an article of clothing having a front portion and at least one pocket in the front portion. The pocket is configured to at least partially cover at least one intimate part of a user. At least one insulating insert including at least one layer of thermal insulation material is removably positioned in the pocket and configured to passively provide thermal insulation to the intimate part. The at least one insulating insert can provide an R-value of greater than about 3.5.

HEAT SHIELDING COMPOSITE CLOTH

The present invention relates to a heat shielding composite cloth () comprising at least one pair of layers () movably connected to each other by one or more Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires (). The invention also relates to garments incorporating such heat shielding composite cloth (). 115.-. (canceled)17100110120708090100110708090. The composite (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein the ratio between (Lu+Ll)/H is comprised between 0.6 and 4 and the ratio between Lu/Ll is comprised between 0.5 and 2 over said area of 3 cmof the composite (; ; : ; ).1810011012070809010311312380. The composite cloth (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein the shape memory alloy wires ( claim 16 , claim 16 , ) are disposed according to a grid pattern () with 90° angles between crossing wires.19100110120708090103113123. The composite cloth (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein the diameters of the shape memory alloy wires ( claim 16 , claim 16 , ) are comprised between 50 and 250 μm.20100110120708090103113123. The composite (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein the Martensite phase temperature (Mf) of the shape memory alloy of which the wires ( claim 16 , claim 16 , ) are made is equal to or lower than 40° C. and the Austenite phase temperature (Af) of said shape memory alloy is equal to or higher than 60° C.2110011012070809012111211103113123. The composite cloth (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein a thermally insulating gas is present between the upper layer () and the lower layer () claim 16 , and wherein the minimal distance between the upper layer () and the lower layer () at a temperature lower than the Martensite phase temperature (Mf) is determined by the diameter of the shape memory alloy wires ( claim 16 , claim 16 , ).221001101207080901211. The composite cloth (; ; ; ; ; ) according to claim 16 , wherein a thermally insulating solid material is arranged between the upper layer () and the lower layer (). ...

CONVERTIBLE MULTI-USE GARMENT AND CUSHION WITH STOWABLE STORAGE POUCH

Apparatus, systems and methods related to convertible garments for multiple uses. In one illustrative embodiment, one exemplary convertible garment may include a multilayered textile body having a central opening, which can be arranged in a first conformation to serve as an insulated jacket or poncho that features a hood disposed at the central opening, and, may include hand-warming and security pockets and a yoke with a closeable recess. Such a convertible garment can be arranged in a second conformation to serve as an insulated ground cloth and reversed to serve as a protective cover or blanket. The garment may feature an attached storage pouch that is stowed in the yoke recess in the first and second conformations. In a third conformation, the garment may be folded and stowed in the storage pouch to serve as a vented cushion. 1. A multi-use convertible garment , comprising:a textile body formed as a generally planar member having a first side and a second side, and a central opening disposed near a midpoint of the body, such that the body can be arranged in a first conformation by folding the body along a central line with the second side facing inwards to define a poncho with the central opening at an upper end of the body, a front surface and an opposite rear surface;a yoke disposed on the first side of the body, the yoke comprising a textile member attached to the body and defining a covering for a yoke recess;a strap formed as flexible member extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the strap attached to the body in the yoke recess; anda storage pouch attached to the second end of the strap, such that when collapsed the storage pouch and strap may be placed in the yoke recess.2. The multi-use convertible garment of claim 1 , wherein the textile body comprises at least two layers claim 1 , with a first layer at the first side and a second layer at the second side claim 1 , wherein the first layer is relatively water resistant with respect ...

HEAT REFLECTING COMPOSITES WITH KNITTED INSULATION

Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that there is at least one metal layer, forming a radiant barrier to reduce heat loss via radiation from the human body, and insulating this metal layer from heat loss via conduction, and a process for its manufacture. 2. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the knitted spacer layer has a relatively lower thermal conductivity than the metal coating on the first textile layer.3. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first textile layer is selected from the group of; a knitted textile claim 1 , a woven textile claim 1 , and a non-woven textile.4. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the knitted insulation layer is a 3D warp knitted spacer insulation fabric.5. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein construction further comprises a second textile layer claim 1 , in which the first textile layer is disposed on a first side of the knitted spacer layer and the second textile layer is disposed on a second side of the knitted spacer layer.6. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal coating is selected from the group of one or more of the following metals aluminium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , gold claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , stainless steel claim 1 , germanium silver alloy claim 1 , copper-zinc alloy claim 1 , copper-tin alloy claim 1 , copper-silver alloy claim 1 , and copper-silver-tin alloy.7. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the knitted spacer layer comprises two knitted layers spaced relatively apart with said plurality of fibres.8. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first textile layer comprises a second metal coating.9. The substrate construction as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal coating is applied with at least one of the following processes; ...

ADAPTIVE PLANAR SHIFT GARMENT MATERIAL

Articles and methods of using and making adaptive garment portions are provided. An adaptive garment portion is one that has shifting surfaces with apertures that shift from an aligned to an offset orientation depending on environmental conditions/stimuli. For example, a first surface material and a second surface material may be coupled by a responsive material portion. The responsive material portion may physically change in response to a change in environmental conditions internal or external to the garment (e.g., thermal energy, moisture) and/or stimuli (e.g., light energy, electrical energy, magnetic fields). The physical change in the responsive material portion facilitates the planar shift of the first surface material relative to the second surface material. 1. A knit adaptive garment portion comprising:a first knit material portion having one or more apertures, the first knit material portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface and the second surface aligned in a first planar direction;a second knit material portion having one or more apertures, the second knit material portion having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, the third surface and the fourth surface aligned in the first planar direction; anda responsive knit material portion integrally knit with the first knit material portion and the second knit material portion and positioned between the first knit material portion and the second knit material portion, the responsive knit material portion configured to change from a first physical state to a second physical state in response to changes in one or more of temperature, moisture, light energy, magnetic field, and electrical energy, the change of the responsive knit material portion from the first physical state to the second physical state causing the first knit material portion and the second knit material portion to shift relative to one another at least in the ...

INSULATING DOUBLE-KNIT FABRIC

The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric comprising an outer knit layer and an inner knit layer coupled with the outer knit layer forming a plurality of elongated air pockets in a plurality of rows. Only the outer layer comprises a plurality of windows, where the air pockets comprise intermediate fiber regions and the intermediate fiber regions comprise fibers positioned parallel to the inner and outer knit layers. 1. An insulating , double-knit fabric comprising an outer knit layer and an inner knit layer coupled with the outer knit layer forming a plurality of elongated air pockets in a plurality of rows , wherein only the outer layer comprises a plurality of windows , wherein the air pockets comprise intermediate fiber regions , and wherein the intermediate fiber regions comprise fibers positioned parallel to the inner and outer knit layers.2. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the windows are spaced apart in the outer knit layer.3. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the fibers in the intermediate fiber regions have a length greater than at least five times the width of the windows in the outer knit layer.4. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first knit layer comprises first yarns and the second knit layer comprises second yarns claim 1 , wherein the first knit layer and the second knit layer comprise a denier gradient such that the first yarns have a finer denier than the second yarns or the second yarns have a finer denier than the first yarns.5. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first knit layer comprises first yarns and the second knit layer comprises second yarns claim 1 , and wherein the first yarns and the second yarns have a finer denier than the rows of fibers of the plurality of intermediate fiber regions.6. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers of the ...

INSULATING DOUBLE-KNIT FABRIC

The invention related to an insulating, double-knit fabric having a width and a length and comprising a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer forming a plurality of rows of lofted fibers separated by rows of air spaces. The air spaces extend along the length of the insulating, double-knit fabric for the entire length of the fabric and the lofted fibers extend in a direction having an orthogonal component with respect to the at least one of the first knit layer and the second knit layer. 1. An insulating , double-knit fabric having a width and a length and comprising a first knit layer and a second knit layer coupled with the first knit layer forming a plurality of rows of lofted fibers separated by rows of air spaces , wherein the air spaces extend along the length of the insulating , double-knit fabric for the entire length of the fabric , and wherein the lofted fibers extend in a direction having an orthogonal component with respect to the at least one of the first knit layer and the second knit layer.2. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , further comprising at least one braided tube positioned in and extending along at least a portion of at least one row of air spaces.3. The insulating claim 2 , double-knit fabric of claim 2 , wherein the braided tube comprises a monofilament composed claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , of a material that is distinct from the plurality of fibers of the intermediate fiber.4. The insulating claim 2 , double-knit fabric of claim 2 , wherein the braided tube comprises nylon fibers having a denier in the range of 20-100 denier.5. The insulating claim 1 , double-knit fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first knit layer comprises first yarns and the second knit layer comprises second yarns claim 1 , wherein the first knit layer and the second knit layer comprise a denier gradient such that the first yarns have a finer denier than the second yarns or the second yarns have a finer ...

Combination poncho and emergency blanket and associated methods

A combination poncho and emergency blanket includes a body consisting of (or alternatively including) a flexible sheet consisting of (or alternatively including) a first outer layer and a second outer layer directly attached to the first outer layer. Such a first outer layer is a front face of the body and the second outer layer is a rear face of the body. Advantageously, the first outer layer includes a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate resin. Advantageously, the second outer layer includes an aluminized biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate resin; wherein the first outer layer and the second outer layer have a combined cross-sectional thickness of 24 microns.

THERMALLY ADAPTIVE FABRICS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A thermally adaptive material configured to assume a lofted configuration and flat configuration in response to different temperatures. The thermally adaptive material includes an adaptive first textile layer with one or more sections of a first material that has a first thermal expansion coefficient and one or more sections of a second material disposed adjacent to the one or more sections of the first material, the one or more sections of the second material having a second thermal expansion coefficient that is different from the first thermal expansion coefficient. The thermally adaptive material also includes a second textile layer disposed opposing the adaptive first textile layer; a plurality of engaging portions between the first textile layer and second textile layer; and one or more cavities defined by the first and second layers that are generated while the adaptive textile is at least in a lofted configuration. 1. A thermally adaptable garment wearable by a user and configured to change configurations based on at least one of the body temperature of the user and the temperature of an environment immediately external to the adaptable garment , the configurations including a lofting and flattening to provide for increased and decreased insulation based on temperature , the adaptable garment comprising: [ a plurality of sections of a first material that has a first thermal expansion coefficient, and', 'a plurality of sections of a second material that has a second thermal expansion coefficient that is different from the first thermal expansion coefficient, the adaptive first textile layer having a plurality of alternating successive sections of the first and second materials along a length of the first adaptive textile layer with respective adjoining sections of the first and second materials being coupled at respective linear junctions, the first and second materials configured to change from a planar configuration to opposite respective non-planar curved ...

Cellulite diminishing fabric

Disclosed is a fabric having a first side and a second side, that is provided at least on part of the first side with a pattern of protrusions, wherein the protrusions comprise an expanded heat-expanding material, namely a heat-expanding material that has been expanded by heating. A polymeric layer is provided to the woven fabric to coat at least part of the protrusions. Also disclosed is a process for the production of the fabric and a garment comprising the fabric.

Insulated Composite Fabric

An insulated composite fabric has an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler layer enclosed there between. The insulating-filler layer is a textile fabric with at least one raised surface. One side of the insulating-filler layer comprises a first surface with relatively high pile, including regions of no pile or relatively low pile interspersed among regions of relatively high pile. The other side of the insulating-filler layer comprises a second surface with relatively high pile, including regions of no pile or relatively low pile interspersed among regions of relatively high pile. Interconnecting piles are formed with regions of the relatively high pile of the first pile surface and regions of the relatively high pile of the second pile surface.

Wearable Thermal Protection and Perspiration Management Apparatus and Method

Disclosed is a wearable thermal protection and perspiration management apparatus that includes a two-ply composite main body and an inner layer of elastic material. The two-ply main body includes an outer layer made of moisture absorbent material and an interior layer made of moisture wicking material this is arranged in contact with the outer layer of moisture absorbent material. The interior layer provides a moisture barrier which is adapted for preventing captured moisture from contacting a wearer's body. The inner layer of elastic material is adapted and configured to secure the two-ply composite main body in contact with the wearer's body. Preferably, the two-ply composite main body has a Thermal Protective Performance rating of greater than 35 cal/cm. 1. A wearable thermal protection and perspiration management apparatus , the apparatus comprising: i) an outer layer made of moisture absorbent material;', "ii) an interior layer made of moisture wicking material in contact with the outer layer of moisture absorbent material, the interior layer providing a moisture barrier which is adapted for preventing captured moisture from contacting a wearer's body; and"], 'a two-ply composite main body which includesan inner layer of elastic material adapted and configured to secure the two-ply composite main body in contact with the wearer's body.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the two-ply composite main body has a Thermal Protective Performance rating of greater than 35 cal/cm.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer layer of moisture absorbent material is comprised of three layers claim 1 , a first layer being made of moisture absorbing material containing approximately 70% bamboo and about 30% organic cotton claim 1 , and a second layer of a different moisture absorbent material and a backing layer of wicking polyester which is arranged adjacent to the interior layer of moisture wicking material.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , ...

Heat Reflecting Composites with Knitted Insulation

Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that there is at least one metal layer, forming a radiant barrier to reduce heat loss via radiation from the human body, and insulating this metal layer from heat loss via conduction, and a process for its manufacture.

WEATHER-RESISTANT-AND-INSULATED APPAREL

A weather-resistant-and-insulated apparel, including a torso portion to cover at least a portion of at least one of a chest, a torso, and a back of a user, a collar to cover at least a portion of at least one of a neck and a chin of the user, the collar including a hood connected to the collar to cover at least a portion of a head of the user, and a face shield removably connected to at least a portion of the hood to prevent at least one of air and precipitation from entering the hood, a plurality of arm portions to cover at least a portion of at least one of an arm and a shoulder of the user, a pelvic portion to cover at least a portion of at least one of a waist, a hip, a crotch and buttocks of the user, and a plurality of leg portions to cover at least a portion at least one of a leg and a knee of the user. 1. A weather-resistant-and-insulated apparel , comprising:a torso portion to cover at least a portion of at least one of a chest, a torso, and a back of a user; a hood connected to the collar to cover at least a portion of a head of the user, and', 'a face shield removably connected to at least a portion of the hood to prevent at least one of air and precipitation from entering the hood;, 'a collar to cover at least a portion of at least one of a neck and a chin of the user, the collar comprisinga plurality of arm portions to cover at least a portion of at least one of an arm and a shoulder of the user;a pelvic portion to cover at least a portion of at least one of a waist, a hip, a crotch and buttocks of the user; anda plurality of leg portions to cover at least a portion at least one of a leg and a knee of the user.2. The weather-resistant-and-insulated apparel of claim 1 , wherein the torso portion comprises:a torso fastener disposed on at least a portion of the torso portion to move from at least partially open in a first position to closed in a second position, such that the torso fastener prevents at least one of air and precipitation from entering the ...

COLD WEATHER VENTED GARMENT

The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from the inside (proximal to the body of a wearer) of the garment to the outside environment. 1. A method of making an upper body garment , the method comprising:forming at least one front panel adapted to cover a front torso area of a wearer when the upper body garment is in an as worn configuration;forming at least one back panel adapted to cover a back torso area of the wearer when the upper body garment is in the as worn configuration;forming a first long sleeve panel and a second long sleeve panel adapted to circumferentially cover a first arm of a wearer and a second arm of a wearer, respectively, when the upper body garment is in the as worn configuration;affixing the at least one front panel to the at least one back panel such that the at least one front panel and the at least one back panel define in part at least a neckline opening, a first sleeve opening, a second sleeve opening, and a waist opening;affixing the first long sleeve panel to the first sleeve opening; andaffixing the second long sleeve panel to the second sleeve opening; (A) forming from a first fabric piece, an inner layer shaped for forming the at least one front panel, the at least one back panel, the first long sleeve panel, or the second long sleeve panel, wherein the inner layer is configured to face the wearer when the upper body garment is in the as worn configuration;', '(B) forming from a second fabric piece, an outer layer also shaped to form the at least one front panel, the at least one back panel, the first long sleeve panel, or the second long sleeve panel, respectively, wherein the outer layer is configured to face an external environment when the upper body garment ...

Modular turnout gear with full body barrier garment

A modular turnout personal protective garment is described that includes a full body barrier garment fabricated from a moisture barrier layer. The full body barrier garment may optionally be worn alone or under one or more of a separate jacket and trouser portion. The jacket and trouser portion are fabricated from an abrasion resistant layer and a thermal insulation layer and are configured to be worn over the moisture barrier full body barrier garment layer.

TAPE FOR PRODUCING NON-QUILTED ARTICLES AND GARMENT USING THE TAPE

A low-cost smooth-surfaced tape is used to produce a non-quilted article. An adhesive portion is provided on the outer surface on one side of the tape, and another adhesive portion is provided on the outer surface on the reverse side of the tape. Adhesive portion-free surfaces are arranged to face each other. 14.-. (canceled)5. A tape for producing a non-quilted article , the tape comprising adhesive portions on outer surfaces on one side and a reverse side of the tape , the tape being a cut piece of a double-layer woven fabric comprising a fabric layer arranged on one side of the fabric and a fabric layer arranged on a reverse side of the fabric , the tape comprising adhesive portion-free surfaces arranged to face each other.6. A tape for producing a non-quilted article , the tape comprising adhesive portions on outer surfaces on one side and a reverse side of the tape , the tape being a cut piece of a triple-layer woven fabric comprising a fabric layer arranged on one side of the fabric , a fabric layer arranged on a reverse side of the fabric , and an intermediate layer arranged between the fabric layers on said one side and on said reverse side of the fabric , the tape comprising adhesive portion-free surfaces arranged to face each other.7. A garment comprising a face fabric bonded to an adhesive portion on an outer surface on one side of the tape according to claim 5 , a lining fabric bonded to an adhesive portion on an outer surface on the reverse side of the tape claim 5 , and a filling packed between the face fabric and the lining fabric.8. A garment comprising a face fabric bonded to an adhesive portion on an outer surface on one side of the tape according to claim 6 , a lining fabric bonded to an adhesive portion on an outer surface on the reverse side of the tape claim 6 , and a filling packed between the face fabric and the lining fabric. This disclosure relates to a tape for producing a non-quilted article and a garment using the tape.Quilting stitches ...

INSULATION FABRIC, INSULATION PRODUCT USING THE SAME, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING INSULATION FABRIC

Provided are an insulation fabric, an insulation product, and a manufacturing method and a manufacturing device therefor. The insulation fabric includes unit cells made by cutting an insulation layer or laminated unit cells made by cutting the insulation layer and laminating the cut insulation layer with lamination sheets to prevent fine particles from passing therethrough, the unit cells or the laminated unit cells being spaced from each other; and outer cover clothes or sheets covered on tops and undersides of the unit cells or the laminated unit cells. Sections on which the outer cover clothes or sheets are laminated, without any insulation layer, are formed between the unit cells or the laminated unit cells. On the sections, the outer cover clothes or sheets come into close contact with each other to divide unit cell spaces for covering the unit cells or the laminated unit cells. 1. An insulation fabric comprising:a plurality of unit cells made by cutting an insulation layer or a plurality of laminated unit cells made by cutting the insulation layer and laminating the cut insulation layer with lamination sheets to prevent fine particles from passing therethrough, the unit cells or the laminated unit cells being spaced from each other; andouter cover clothes or sheets covered on tops and undersides of the unit cells or the laminated unit cells,wherein sections on which the outer cover clothes or sheets are laminated, without any insulation layer, are formed between the unit cells or the laminated unit cells, and on the sections, the outer cover clothes or sheets come into close contact with each other to divide unit cell spaces for covering the unit cells or the laminated unit cells, so that movements of the unit cells or the laminated unit cells are restricted between the unit cell spaces.2. The insulation fabric according to claim 1 , wherein each unit cell has a shape of a circle or a polygon under an octagon claim 1 , and a width of the unit cell or a length ...

Zoned Insulation Garment

Aspects herein relate to a garment having zoned insulation features. The zoned insulation features comprise projections that extend in the z-direction with respect to the surface of a base material forming the garment such that the projections face toward a body surface of a wearer when the garment is worn. The number and/or size of the projections may vary over the garment depending on the amount of insulation needed in different areas of the garment.

Thermal insulating structure with adjustable warmth control

A thermal insulating structure having insulation channels formed therein to receive insulation material, a movement channel extending along the insulation channels to disburse the insulation between the insulation channels and a storage channel to store insulation material not being used in the insulation channels. The movement channel, insulation channels and storage channel being integrally formed with each other while being partially obstructed from each other to maintain insulating material in the desired channels until moved to another one of the channels by a swiping or patting motion on the structure to provide a widely ranging temperature adjustable structure such as a sleeping bag, jacket, or comforter.

ARTICLE OF APPAREL INCLUDING INSULATION

An article of apparel including insulation material is discussed. The insulation material includes an insulating layer formed of waterfowl fibers and synthetic fibers. The waterfowl fibers are present in an amount of at least 20% by weight of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is generally free of waterfowl plumage. 1. An article of apparel comprising:an outer shell layer;an inner lining layer; and a first textile layer,', 'an insulating layer coupled to the first textile layer, the insulating layer comprising waterfowl fibers present in an amount of about 20% or more by weight of the insulating layer, and', 'a second textile layer coupled to the insulating layer., 'insulation material oriented between the lining layer and the shell layer, the insulation material including2. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the waterfowl fibers are present in an amount from about 20% to about 40% by weight of the insulating layer.3. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the insulating layer further comprises synthetic fibers combined with the waterfowl fibers.4. The article of apparel of claim 3 , wherein the synthetic fibers include structural fibers and binding fibers.5. The article of apparel of claim 4 , wherein the binding fibers are fusible fibers possessing a melting point lower than the structural fibers.6. The article of apparel of claim 5 , wherein the binding fibers possess a melting point of about 80° C. to about 100° C.7. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the insulating layer further comprises:a first plurality of hollow fibers posssessing a first fiber length; anda second plurality of hollow fibers possessing a second fiber length.8. The article of apparel of claim 1 , wherein the insulating layer further comprises:a first plurality of fibers possessing a first melting temperature; anda second plurality of fibers possessing a second melting temperature higher than the first melting temperature.9. The article of apparel of claim 1 , ...

Garment

A garment has an excellent feel as well as cold protective properties and waterproof breathable performance. The garment includes a multi-layer woven fabric comprising a face-side fabric, a back-side fabric, a filling packed between the face-side fabric and the back-side fabric, and a waterproof breathable membrane, the face-side fabric and the back-side fabric being woven together to form the multi-layer woven fabric, the waterproof breathable membrane being provided on one surface of the multi-layer woven fabric.

Insulated vented garment formed using non-woven polymer sheets

Aspects herein provide for a method of manufacturing a vented insulated garment using non-woven polymer sheets and garments produced therefrom. The method generally comprises providing a non-woven polymer sheet having one or more voided portions, positioning the sheet between two textile layers, and bonding the textile layers together at areas corresponding to the voided portions in the non-woven polymer sheet to form a seam. The seam may be optionally perforated.

Thermal Insulating Material And Method

An insulating material and a method using that material for preventing perioperative hypothermia in hospital patients. Hospital blankets, hospital gowns and thermal wraps are made with the insulating material, which comprises in one embodiment an inner layer and an outer layer of a nonwoven material and a middle layer of a polymer laminate material. The nonwoven material is a bicomponent coextruded spunbond nonwoven polypropylene and polyethylene textile and the polymer laminate material comprises polyethylene and metallised polyethylene terephthalate. The nonwoven material is arranged with an elastic such that the insulating material can change between a first configuration wherein the elastic is stretched such that the primary material lies adjacent to it, and a second configuration wherein the elastic is relaxed such that the primary material is bowed with respect to it, forming at least one cavity for entrapping air.

Textiles and garments having thermoreflective material

Aspects herein are directed to a textile or comprising at least one compressed portion, at least one uncompressed portion, and a deposit of thermo-reflective material on at least the compressed portion. Other aspects herein are directed to a method of manufacturing a textile or garment having a deposit of thermo-reflective material.

SLEEVE FOR A GARMENT

Examples of a sleeve for a garment are disclosed. The sleeve comprises an outer panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an outer sleeve and an inner panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an inner liner of the sleeve. The inner liner and the outer sleeve are attached at least along respective edges of their respective lower ends forming a hand opening. An elastic band is attached to the inner liner proximate a wrist area of the sleeve and is spaced apart from the outer sleeve. The elastic band is configured to draw the inner liner into contact with and hug a wrist area of the wearer while the outer layer is loosely fitted around the wrist area of the wearer. 1. A sleeve for a garment , comprising:an outer panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an outer sleeve having an upper end and a lower end;an inner panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an inner liner of the sleeve, the inner liner having an upper end and a lower end, the lower ends of the outer sleeve and the inner liner forming a hand opening; and,an elastic band attached to the inner liner proximate a wrist area of the sleeve and at a distance away from the hand opening, the elastic band being spaced apart from the outer sleeve;wherein the elastic band draws the inner liner into contact with and hug a wrist area of the wearer while the outer layer is loosely fitted around the wrist area of the wearer2. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the inner liner is seamless.3. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the inner liner comprises an inside seam to attach and fix the elastic band to the inner liner claim 1 , the inside seam fixing the elastic band to a wrist area of the inner liner.4. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the outer sleeve is seamless5. The sleeve of further comprising at least one insulation layer6. The sleeve of claim 5 , wherein the at least one insulation layer is positioned between the elastic band and the inner liner.7. The ...

APPAREL LAYER SYSTEM

Aspects herein are directed to an apparel layer system configured to provide variable levels of insulation, warming, or air permeability. The apparel layer system comprises a first layer of material and a second layer of material both extending in a first planar direction. A third layer of material is positioned between the first and the second layers of material and is selectively affixed thereto. An adjustment mechanism coupled to the second layer of material can be mechanically manipulated to shift the second layer of material between different positions or states to achieve variable levels of offset between the first and second layers of material in the first planar direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first planar direction. 1. An apparel layer system comprising:a first layer extending in a first planar direction;a second layer extending in the first planar direction, the second layer having a first perimeter edge and a second perimeter edge opposite the first perimeter edge;a plurality of discrete panels, each panel of the plurality of discrete panels having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, wherein the first longitudinal edges of the plurality of discrete panels are selectively affixed to the second layer and the second longitudinal edges of the plurality of discrete panels are selectively affixed to the first layer; andan adjustment mechanism coupled to the first perimeter edge of the second layer, wherein when the adjustment mechanism is in a first position, the plurality of discrete panels are in a generally planar relationship with the first layer and the second layer, the first longitudinal edges of the plurality of discrete panels extend toward the second perimeter edge of the second layer, and the second layer is offset from the first layer by a first amount, and wherein when the adjustment mechanism is in a second position, the second layer is offset from the first layer by a second amount.2. The apparel ...

Insulating liner for an article of clothing

An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Insulated Work Pants

The present invention relates to insulated work pants that are compact, lightweight, easy to put on and take off and do not have shoulder straps. The insulated work pants are in the form of conventional trousers that have multiple layers of insulating material stitched inside the trousers for trapping body heat and preventing cold from the outside environment in. The pants are specifically designed to protect the lower portion of a user's body and snugly fit around a user's waist using the hook and loop fastener on the waistband. The pants have heavy-duty zippers on the side seam of the pants for tightening the pants to a user's legs. 1. An insulated work pant for use in cold or inclement weather to keep a user warm and dry while working outdoors , the insulated work pant comprising:a first leg length sized and configured to accommodate a first leg of the user;a second leg length sized and configured to accommodate a second leg of the user;a waistband for securing the insulated work pant around a waist of the user, wherein both the first leg length and the second leg length comprise a zipper for easy access; anda plurality of insulated material layers secured inside the insulated work pant for warmth.2. The insulated work pant of further comprising an outer canvas layer that is weatherproof.3. The insulated work pant of claim 1 , wherein the waistband comprises a latch closure to enable the user to secure the insulated work pant around the waist of the user.4. The insulated work pant of claim 3 , wherein the waistband comprises a hook and loop fastener for adjusting a width of the waistband.5. The insulated work pant of claim 1 , wherein a side seam of the first leg length comprises a first zipper originating from a first leg opening to about three-fourths of a total length of the insulated work pant.6. The insulated work pant of claim 5 , wherein a side seam of the second leg length comprises a first zipper originating from a second leg opening to about three- ...

isothermal structure, method of making the same and apparatus of making the same

단열층을 재단하여 이루어진 단위체 혹은 단열층을 재단하고 미세입자가 통과하지 못하게 라미네이팅 시트로 라미네이팅하여 이루어진 단위체 복수 개가 이격 배열된 상태로 상하 양면에서 외피용 천이나 시트로 겹쳐져 이루어지고 단위체 사이의 영역에는 단열층 없이 외피용 천이나 시트, 경우에 따라서는 라미네이팅 시트가 겹치는 구역이 있고, 이 구역에서 상하 양면의 천이나 시트는 서로 밀착된 부분을 가져 상기 단위체 각각을 감싸는 단위셀 공간이 구분되고 상기 단위셀 공간 사이에서 상기 단위체의 이동이 제한되도록 이루어진 것을 특징으로 하는 단열재 원단과 그 원단의 제조방법 및 제조장치가 개시된다. 본 발명에 따르면 단열 소재 혹은 단열 물질 자체의 경직성에도 불구하고 단열층을 포함하는 원단 상태에서 가공성을 높여 여러 가지 상품 제작을 용이하게 하고, 상품화된 상태에서 융통성 있게 대상물에 맞는 형태를 가지도록 할 수 있으며, 용도에 따라 특히 의복류로 가공될 때 통기성을 확보하고 습기를 배출하기에 적합한 구조를 가질 수 있다. A plurality of unit pieces formed by cutting a heat insulating layer or a heat insulating layer and laminated with a laminating sheet so as not to allow fine particles to pass therethrough are superimposed on each other in upper and lower surfaces with a cloth or sheet for covering, The upper and lower cloths and sheets on the upper and lower sides have portions in close contact with each other so that a unit cell space surrounding each of the unit pieces is divided, And the movement of the unit body is restricted in the unit body. According to the present invention, in spite of the rigidity of the heat insulating material or the heat insulating material itself, it is possible to increase the workability in the state of the cloth including the heat insulating layer to facilitate the manufacture of various products, Depending on the application, it can have a structure suitable for ensuring ventilation and discharging moisture when processed into clothing, in particular.

Heat-insulating textile material with high reflecting capacity

FIELD: satisfaction of vital human requirements.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to multilayer heat-insulating materials and can be used in production of indoor or outdoor clothes, including overalls for work in autumn-winter period in open air, workers of cold warehouses and shops, rescue equipment, clothes for motorcyclists and climbers. Besides, proposed invention can be used in production of shoes, sleeping bags, blankets and cape for prevention of overcooling, tents, tents for camping tents, tourist mats. Heat-insulating textile material consists of three layers serially connected and fixed with a needle-punched method. First layer is textile material with surface density of not less than 200 g/m, exposed to textile rupture on both sides, consisting of natural or synthetic fibers or mixtures thereof. Second layer is a polyethylene film with thickness of 40 mcm with one-sided or double-sided vacuum deposition of aluminum nanoparticles. Third layer is a mesh with surface density of 25 to 150 g/m, made by means of a knitted method of polyester threads with cell size from 1.0 to 4.0 mm.EFFECT: provision of air permeability and vapour permeability of material, and consequently, comfort of microclimate of item, provision of hygienic and ecological properties of item due to fastening of layers by needle-punching method, increased elasticity and resistance to multiple bending and stretching, in this connection invention can be used in production of clothes and shoes, low cost and labour input of obtaining material, high reflecting power of the material in the infrared region of the spectrum and providing a heat-shielding effect, owing to which heat released by the human body is screened and returned to a reliable space, increasing total heat resistance.4 cl, 9 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 692 274 C1 (51) МПК A41D 31/02 (2006.01) B32B 15/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A41D 31/065 ...

环保型3d四层胶合空气保暖通道面料及其加工方法

本发明公开一种环保型3D四层胶合空气保暖通道面料及其加工方法，本发明的技术特征包括闭气面布层和闭气底布层，所述闭气面布层由上到下包括面基布、pu环保胶层和0.02～0.1mm厚的TPU聚氨酯膜，所述闭气底布层由上到下依次包括0.02～0.1mm厚的TPU聚氨酯膜、pu环保胶层和底衬布，加工时遵循先预制备闭气面布层和闭气底布，而后胶合面料上的通道，本发明的优点在于以通道中的空气替代羽绒，轻便不跑毛，成本更低且空气收放自如便于收纳，此外使用的TPU薄膜厚度更小，原材料用量少，更为节约资源，符合环保要求。

Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, soft shell composite apparel and technical alpine apparel

The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as open-cell foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabric completes the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance.

INSULATION MATERIALS

Insulating material

The invention relates to an insulating material which comprises a first layer of an essentially non-hygroscopic fibre material and a second layer of an essentially hygroscopic fibre material, said first layer being located adjacent said first zone and said second layer being located adjacent said second zone. The insulating material is characterized in that said first and said second layer are made of a highloft nonwoven material with a density of from 5 to 125 kg/m3.

Insulating material

The invention relates to an insulating material which comprises a first layer of an essentially non-hygroscopic fibre material and a second layer of an essentially hygroscopic fibre material, said first layer being located adjacent said first zone and said second layer being located adjacent said second zone. The insulating material is characterized in that said first and said second layer are made of a highloft nonwoven material with a density of from 5 to 125 kg/m3.

Wadding

Cold protection with batting

안솜의 치우침을 방지할 수 있고, 부직포를 겹친 경우에 비해 콤팩트하게 수납할 수 있으며, 보온성이나 촉감이 우수하고, 생산성도 우수한 방한구를 제공한다. 방한구의 일례인 침낭(1)은, 안감(2) 및 겉감(3) 사이에 위치한 제1 심사(11) 및 제1 화사(12)를 구비하고 있다. 복수의 제1 심사(11)는, 제2 방향(Y)으로 간격을 두고 나열되며, 제1 방향(X)으로 연장되어 있다. 제1 심사를 수개씩 묶어 사용해도 된다. 복수의 제1 화사(12)는, 각각의 제1 심사(11)로부터 해당 제1 심사(11)의 주위로 퍼져 안솜(4)과 얽혀 있다.

Insulating clothing

본 명세서에 설명된 기술은 일반적으로 착용자를 무겁게 누르지 않고 요소들로부터 보호를 제공할 수 있는, 단열성이지만 경량인 의복(500)에 관한 것이다. 본 명세서에 설명된 기술에 따른 의복(500)은 종래의 다운 또는 다른 합성 단열성 재료 대신에, 하나 이상의 보이드 부분을 갖는 단열성 시트 재료의 층을 포함한다. 하나 이상의 보이드 부분은 의복(500)에 운동을 방해하는 부피를 추가하지 않고, 단열재가 경량이고 그리고 더 추운/추운 기후에서 적절하게 보호성이 되도록 허용한다.

Processing product of integrated multi-layer padding fabric and manufacturing method therefor

The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of an integrated multi-layered padding fabric processing product. The method comprises: an integrated multi-layered padding fabric weaving process of obtaining integrated multi-layered padding fabric (10) that exhibit both a padding effect and a quilting effect through one-stop multi-weaving and forming a filling fabric part (4) made of filament-type filling fiber for padding and an outer fabric part (6) for outer fabric in multiple layers, and in which, for three-dimensional volume and lightness, as the weft yarn of the filling fabric part (4), a covering yarn (10) composed of a core yarn (12) provided for volume and made of a polyurethane material multifilament yarn to have bulkiness and an effect yarn (14) made of a polyester material multifilament yarn to have comfort of wearing, a polypropylene filament yarn with hydrophobicity to have lightness and with a specific gravity lighter than water, and a fully drawn polyester yarn (FDY) with fiber comfort and fiber strength; a process of pre-setting the integrated multi-layered padding fabric to prevent supercontraction in the width direction; a pre-treatment process of desizing, scouring, shrinking, and washing the pre-set integrated multi-layered padding fabric in a tension-free state; a dyeing process of transferring the pre-treated integrated multi-layered padding fabric using a countercurrent dyeing machine with storage capacity and dying the pre-treated integrated multi-layered padding fabric with a high-pressure disperse dye; and a drying process of drying the integrated multi-layered padding fabric after the dyeing process in a relaxed state in a tension-free tumbler. Accordingly, compared to the existing padding products, lightness and heat retention are improved.

Preparation of down products having bonding pattern lines formed by high-frequency bonding technique

본 발명에 따르면, 안감 및/또는 겉감의 내면에 열반응형 접착액을 소정의 인쇄패턴으로 인쇄 및 건조하고, 전술한 안감과 겉감을 합포시킨 후에, 전술한 인쇄패턴과 동일한 압착패턴으로 압착 하에 고주파가열하여 안감과 겉감을 접착액으로써 접합시킴으로써, 격실구분용 패턴접합선이 형성된 다운제품을 봉제구멍도 형성하지 않고 원단손상도 없이 제조할 수 있다. 본 발명에 따르면, 열반응형 접착제를 사용한 고주파접합 방식 및/또는 격실구분선을 먼저 형성시켜 이중원단을 제조하고 이를 재단하는 선접합후재단 방식을 사용함으로써, 접착력 및 내구성이 우수한 접합선 및 선명하고 마감품질이 우수하여 심미적으로 뛰어난 패턴선으로 된 접합패턴선을 갖는 다운제품을 제조할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 기계화 및 자동화에 의해 다운제품을 대량생산할 수 있다.

methods of manufacturing textile for chemical protective suit with excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance, wearing feeling and activity

A chemical resistant protective suit according to the present invention is made of a lining which is composed of: an outermost rubber composite sheet; a flame retardant adhesive layer; an elastic flame retardant fabric; an adhesive layer; a nanofiber membrane layer; and an elastic flame retardant knitted fabric. Accordingly, the chemical resistant protective suit has excellent chemical resistance and heat resistance and also has elasticity, thereby having good wearing comfort and high activity.

Composite material formed by laminating silica aerogel flexible elastic heat-insulation and heat-preservation material and fabric and preparation method and application thereof

本发明公开了一种二氧化硅气凝胶柔弹性隔热保温材料与织物面料贴合层压的复合材料及其制备方法和用途，首先制备二氧化硅气凝胶柔弹性隔热保温材料，然后在织物面料上涂布胶黏剂，与二氧化硅气凝胶柔弹性隔热保温材料进行贴合，并进行热压干燥，最后在室温内熟成24小时以上，即制得该复合材料，用途是将复合材料用于制作保暖服装、帐篷、防护服或鞋帽。通过上述方式，本发明的多层新颖结构的隔热保温透湿材料，具有防风防雨水渗透和隔热保温等性能优势，并将优势充分发挥，用于制作各种保暖服装、帐篷、防护服和鞋帽，可消除因不透气造成的人体闷湿不舒服感，增强使用者的舒适感，提升产品质量。

Convertible multi-use garment and cushion with stowable storage pouch

Apparatus, systems and methods related to convertible garments for multiple uses. In one illustrative embodiment, one exemplary convertible garment may include a multilayered textile body having a central opening, which can be arranged in a first conformation to serve as an insulated jacket or poncho that features a hood disposed at the central opening, and, may include hand-warming and security pockets and a yoke with a closeable recess. Such a convertible garment can be arranged in a second conformation to serve as an insulated ground cloth and reversed to serve as a protective cover or blanket. The garment may feature an attached storage pouch that is stowed in the yoke recess in the first and second conformations. In a third conformation, the garment may be folded and stowed in the storage pouch to serve as a vented cushion.

Clothes with constant temperature refrigeration structure and temperature control method of clothes

本发明公开了一种具有恒温制冷结构的衣服及其温度控制方法，该衣服包括热能隔绝结构、制冷结构、智能温控模块和设置在衣服本体内的发热结构；热能隔绝结构包括设置在服装本体内侧表面且可与人体相接触的服装用保温部和可与服装相连接的体外保温部；制冷结构的液冷导管均匀缝制在服装本体内；智能温控模块分别与制冷结构和发热结构电连接。本发明该衣服设置有热能隔绝结构、制冷结构、智能温控模块和发热结构，智能温控模块可实现该衣服大范围可控的恒温功能，且大大节约了能源。同时使用方便，结构简单，可广泛用用于航空航天、军用、警用、消防、民生等多个领域。

Vented garment and method of making the same

本文中所描述的技術是關於可透氣、通風且絕熱的服裝。 更特定言之，本文中所描述的技術是關於具有用以保持絕熱填充材料的腔室的服裝。沿著絕熱腔室之間的接縫的開口可實現自服裝內部(鄰近於穿戴者身體)至外部環境的蒸發性濕氣或空氣轉移。在一態樣中，沿著接縫的開口與內部開口偏移，其中內部開口是藉由服裝層之間的通道而連接至外部開口。

Multi-layered garment

A garment comprising at least two layers, wherein the first layer is a protective shell, the second layer is an insulating layer. The insulating layer has a thickness sufficient to form predefined holes each capable of holding a volume of air.

Garment for layering, and outwear and inner layer wear to be used in garment for layering

The object of the invention to provide a garment for layering having better ventilation performance than conventional counterparts, and an outerwear and an inner-layer wear to be used in this garment for layering. The present invention provides a garment for layering including an outerwear, and one or more inner-layer wears worn inside the outerwear, the outerwear and at least one inner-layer wear having a vent that can be opened and closed.

Ventilating and insulating garment

An insulating material consists of moldable material and a plurality of spherical air pockets formed in the material.

Apparel thermo-regulatory system

본 명세서의 양태들은 설계 형성된 개구(120), 벤팅 및/또는 스탠드-오프 구조의 사용을 통해 체온 조절을 촉진시키는 의류 제품(100)에 관한 것이다. 예시적인 양태들에서, 의류 제품(100)의 20 내지 45%는 설계 형성된 개구(120)를 포함할 수 있다. 의류 제품 내로 공기를 채널링하는 것을 돕기 위해 의류 제품 상에서 많은 양의 공기 흐름을 겪는 영역에 벤트들이 위치될 수 있다. 스탠드-오프 구조는 의류 제품의 내부 대향 표면 상에 위치될 수 있고, 여기서 이들은 의류 제품과 착용자의 신체 표면 사이에 공기가 흐를 수 있는 공간을 생성하는 것을 돕고 증발 냉각을 촉진함으로써 착용자를 냉각시키는 것을 돕는다.

Insulating liner for an article of clothing

An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Thermal liner for an article of clothing

A thermal liner for an article of clothing includes a housing having a top and a bottom, with a thermal material layer interposed therebetween, and a perimeter portion substantially peripherally enclosing the thermal material layer. The perimeter portion can be defined, for example, by peripheral margins of the top and bottom that are sealed together, or by a separate frame interposed between the top and bottom, or by a frame integral with the top and bottom.

An insulating liner for an article of clothing

An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

An insulating liner for an article of clothing

An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Insulating liner for an article of clothing

An insulating liner for an article of clothing includes a first layer, a second layer attached to the first layer, and an insulating layer sealed between the first and second layers, wherein the insulating layer is composed of an aerogel material. The first and second layers can be a PVC foam hermetically sealed about the aerogel material by welding. In a preferred embodiment, the insulating liner is a shoe liner that includes a polyester wearing material adhered to the top layer of PVC foam. A method of forming the insulating liner is also provided.

Sheet insulator with improved resistance to heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation

A sheet insulator is attached to an item of wearing apparel to provide thermal insulation. The sheet insulator has a fiber reinforced aerogel composite encapsulated within a plastic sheeting. The plastic sheeting is secured to the aerogel composite, surface to surface. The plastic sheeting and the aerogel composite have surface upsets such as elongated depressions or burrows positioned and oriented at a flexing position of the wearing apparel so that the sheet insulator is able to flex with the apparel enabling a more natural movement of the apparel.

Flexible composite material with phase change thermal storage

A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The composite may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the PCM composite also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics. The examples described include a diver's wet suit, ski boot liners, thermal socks, gloves and a face mask for cold weather activities, and a metabolic heating or cooling blanket useful for treating hypothermia or fever patients in a medical setting and therapeutic heating or cooling orthopedic joint supports.

Phase change thermal control materials, method and apparatus

An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the apparatus also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics. The examples described include a diver's wet suit, ski boot liners, thermal socks, gloves and a face mask for cold weather activities, and a metabolic heating or cooling blanket useful for treating hypothermia or fever patients in a medical setting and therapeutic heating or cooling orthopedic joint supports.

Multilayer composite material and method for evaporative cooling

A multilayer composite material and method for evaporative cooling of a person employs an evaporative cooling liquid that changes phase from a liquid to a gaseous state to absorb thermal energy. The evaporative cooling liquid is absorbed into a superabsorbent material enclosed within the multilayer composite material. The multilayer composite material has a high percentage of the evaporative cooling liquid in the matrix. The cooling effect can be sustained for an extended period of time because of the high percentage of phase change liquid that can be absorbed into the superabsorbent. Such a composite can be used for cooling febrile patients by evaporative cooling as the evaporative cooling liquid in the matrix changes from a liquid to a gaseous state to absorb thermal energy. The composite can be made with a perforated barrier material around the outside to regulate the evaporation rate of the phase change liquid. Alternatively, the composite can be made with an imperveous barrier material or semipermeable membrane on one side to prevent the liquid from contacting the person's skin. The evaporative cooling liquid in the matrix can be recharged by soaking the material in the liquid. The multilayer composite material can be fashioned into blankets, garments and other articles.

Flexible composite material with phase change thermal storage

A highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The composite material can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The composite may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the PCM composite also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics. The examples described include a diver's wet suit, ski boot liners, thermal socks, ,gloves and a face mask for cold weather activities, and a metabolic heating or cooling blanket useful for treating hypothermia or fever patients in a medical setting and therapeutic heating or cooling orthopedic joint supports.

Phase change material thermal capacitor footwear

An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the apparatus also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics. The examples described include a diver's wet suit, ski boot liners, thermal socks, gloves and a face mask for cold weather activities, and a metabolic heating or cooling blanket useful for treating hypothermia or fever patients in a medical setting and therapeutic heating or cooling orthopedic joint supports.

Phase change material thermal capacitor clothing

An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer. Other embodiments of the apparatus also provide 1) a path for evaporation or direct absorption of perspiration from the skin of the wearer for improved comfort and thermal control, 2) heat conductive pathways within the material for thermal equalization, 3) surface treatments for improved absorption or rejection of heat by the material, and 4) means for quickly regenerating the thermal storage capacity for reuse of the material. Applications of the composite materials are also described which take advantage of the composite's thermal characteristics. The examples described include a diver's wet suit, ski boot liners, thermal socks, gloves and a face mask for cold weather activities, and a metabolic heating or cooling blanket useful for treating hypothermia or fever patients in a medical setting and therapeutic heating or cooling orthopedic joint supports.