A41B2400/22

MOVEMENT-REACTIVE ATHLETIC APPAREL AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Articles of athletic garments, particularly sports bra and methods of treating the athletic garments with a shear thickening fluid (STF) are disclosed. The athletic garment comprises a STF treated fabric. The STF treated fabric in contact with the wearer's body part restricts movement of the body part when the shear stress exceeds the shear stress threshold value and stretches and conforms to the wearer's body part when the shear stress is less than the shear stress threshold value. The STF treatment method may include immersing the untreated fabric in a diluted STF bath, metering an amount of the fluid on the fabric, and removing the diluent from the treated fabric.

COOLING GARMENTS, WARMING GARMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS
20180280225 · 2018-10-04 ·

The present disclosure generally relates to intelligent garments that provide thermal regulation in a variety of environments. The garments may include different layers such as a hydrophobic layer in direct contact with a wearer's skin surface and saturated with an aqueous mixture, a spacer layer, a reflective layer, and an outer hydrophobic layer. The layers of the garment may work together to reduce the metabolic expenditure of the wearer in extreme environmental conditions or during demanding physical activity. A variety of sensors may be displaced throughout the garments so as to enable the collection of data associated with wearers as well as environmental conditions. Wearers may control the thermal balance and other properties of the garments as desired.

Systems for controlling odor
10034506 · 2018-07-31 · ·

A jacket has a torso portion, a pair of underarm portions adjacent the torso portion, and a pair of arms, one of each of the arms being adjacent one of each of the underarm portions, at least one of the torso portion and the pair of arms defining a first area and the pair of underarm portions defining a second area. The article further includes a first assembly including one or more scent control materials provided within the first area defined by a cloth and a second assembly including one or more scent control materials provided within the second area defined by the cloth, the second assembly having a different composition than the first assembly. The first assembly and the second assembly together include activated carbon, carbon treated to adsorb hydrogen sulfide, and at least one of zeolite, ammonia stone, and carbon treated to adsorb mercaptan.

Cooling garments, warming garments, and related methods
10010471 · 2018-07-03 · ·

The present disclosure generally relates to intelligent garments that provide thermal regulation in a variety of environments. The garments may include different layers such as a hydrophilic layer in direct contact with a wearer's skin surface and saturated with an aqueous mixture, a spacer layer, a reflective layer, and an outer hydrophobic layer. The layers of the garment may work together to reduce the metabolic expenditure of the wearer in extreme environmental conditions or during demanding physical activity. A variety of sensors may be displaced throughout the garments so as to enable the collection of data associated with wearers as well as environmental conditions. Wearers may control the thermal balance and other properties of the garments as desired.

INCONTINENCE GARMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
20180104037 · 2018-04-19 ·

An incontinence undergarment for adult men. The interior of the undergarment is lined and includes an elastic waistband and elastic leg openings. The undergarment also includes a hook and loop closure strip in the crotch area to enable easy urination without requiring complete removal of the garment. Along the sides of the closure strip are reinforcements, where the interior of the closure strip and the reinforcement sections are lined with plastic to prevent leakage. The undergarment may be available in various sizes, including S, M, L, and XL. It may also be available in a variety of color options.

BOXER BRIEFS
20180084837 · 2018-03-29 ·

An article of clothing for wear under a pair of trousers or the like, the article of clothing including a loose fit boxer underwear structure and a support structure nested within the boxer underwear structure. The support structure includes a pouch for supporting male genitals.

UNDERWEAR SYSTEM
20180070650 · 2018-03-15 ·

An underwear system which includes underwear having a front panel, a back panel, a pouch, a waist band, and a lining. The underwear provide support, comfort, breathability, wicking capability and ease of motion with the use.

Two sock system
09713349 · 2017-07-25 ·

A two sock system, including an inner sock, and an outer sock surrounding the inner sock, wherein the inner sock and the outer sock include a support band system that prevents movement of the inner sock relative to the outer sock. A method of preventing movement between an inner sock and outer sock in a two sock system, by preventing movement of the inner sock on a user's foot, and preventing movement of the outer sock on the inner sock, wherein the inner sock and outer sock are unattached.

GARMENT WITH INTEGRAL WIPE ZONES
20170202287 · 2017-07-20 ·

Hydrophobic fabrics and garments made therefrom are provided. The fabrics and garments in accordance with aspects herein comprise at least two seamlessly adjacent woven zones, where the first fabric/garment zone comprises substantially planar surfaces, and the second fabric/garment zone comprises a plurality of integrally raised structures on at least one of the surfaces of the fabric/garment. The integrally raised structures in the second fabric/garment zone are continuously woven/knit with the first zone. The integrally raised structures in the second zone of the fabric/garment are provided on the garments, in accordance with aspects herein, as wipe zones for transferring fluids away from a wearer's skin upon the wearer rubbing their wet skin off on the wipe zone(s).

Hybrid Wearable Garment
20250049148 · 2025-02-13 ·

The present invention discloses a hybrid wearable garment designed to integrate the comfort and flexibility of leggings with the refined elegance of hosiery. The garment comprises a top portion made from breathable and flexible materials, covering the waist and upper leg or mid-thigh area of the wearer. The top portion is seamlessly fused with a bottom portion resembling hosiery, extending to cover the foot of the wearer. A transitive seam joins the top portion and bottom portion, offering customizable fit options. Further, the garment includes a sock portion for additional comfort and moisture-wicking properties. This innovative design caters to diverse fashion preferences, providing a versatile solution suitable for both casual and formal occasions.