Textile Item of Clothing with Ballistic Protection

Abstract

The invention relates to a textile item of clothing equipped for ballistic protection. The textile item of clothing comprises a knitted fabric. Said knitted fabric has a plurality of differently protected zones. At least two different zones are interconnected without a seam. According to the invention, at least one first to zone is formed from a yarn that inhibits the penetration of fragments.

Claims

1. A textile item of clothing with ballistic protection comprising: an item of clothing having at least one knitted fabric, which forms a plurality of differently protected zones and wherein at least two of the differently protected zones are connected seamlessly to one another and at least one first zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.

2. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein the textile item of clothing is a knitted fabric.

3. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein the textile item of clothing has at least one knitted fabric and at least one woven fabric, which is connected to the knitted fabric.

4. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein the differently projected zones are integrated with one another.

5. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 further comprising: a second differently protected zone which provides a higher level of ballistic protection than the first protected zone.

6. The textile item of clothing of claim 5 wherein the second differently protected zone is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and wherein the yarn is coarser and has a mass per unit area that is higher and has a closer weave than the yarn in the first protected zones.

7. The textile item of clothing of claim 5 wherein the first protected zone has a single-layered design and the second differently protected zone has a two-layered design.

8. The textile item of clothing of claim 5 wherein the second differently protected zone is a spacer knit fabric.

9. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein the yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments is, a UHMWPE (ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene) or aramid or Vectran®.

10. The textile item of clothing of claim 1, further comprising: a further protected zone having an elastic yarn.

11. The textile item of clothing of claim 10 wherein the further protected zone is of flame-retardant and/or breathable design.

12. The textile item of clothing of claim 10 further comprising: a yarn in the further protected zone which inhibits the penetration of fragments.

13. The textile item of clothing of claim 10 further comprising: a covered yarn in the further protected zone which has a core which is made of the elastic yarn and has the yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments wound around it.

14. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 further comprising: bands which are connected seamlessly to adjacent differently protected zones.

15. The textile item of clothing of claim 5 wherein the first protected zone and the second differently protected zone form at least that part of the textile item of clothing which, when the textile item of clothing is being worn correctly, at least partially covers at least one of the regions of a human body selected from, internal organs, liver, kidneys, bladder, digestive organs, spleen, abdomen, urinary tract, aorta, venous system, perineum, anal region, and inner thigh region.

16. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein the item of clothing is in the form of underwear, underpants, a vest, T-shirt, head covering, headscarf, scarf, tubular scarf, balaclava, bra, sock, knee sock, glove, inner glove, shirt or long-sleeved shirt.

17. The textile item of claim 1 wherein in the case of the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of a vest or of a T-shirt, a harness is incorporated into and, preferably knitted into the same.

18. The textile item of clothing of claim 17 wherein the harness is guided from a wearer's back portion over the wearer's chest portion and from the back portion underneath the wearer's armpits up to the wearer's shoulders and, at the back portion, around the wearer's neck, when the vest or the T-shirt is being worn correctly.

19. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein, in the case of the textile item of clothing being designed in the form of a head covering, scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf or balaclava, provision is made for, in an upper head region, to form a further protected zone in the form of a net-like elastic knitted fabric, and wherein, when the head covering, the scarf, the headscarf, the tubular scarf or the balaclava is being worn correctly, the upper head region fits against an upper region of a wearer's head, which extends upwards and all the way round from a lower region of the wearer's forehead.

20. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 wherein individual protected zones have an outer side, which is knitted from a different material to that of an inner side thereof.

21. The textile item of clothing of claim 1 further comprising: a seam in order for the knitted textile item of clothing to be formed into a textile body which is closed all the way round, in particular in the form of an item of underwear, of underpants, of a vest, of a T-shirt, of a head covering, of a headscarf, of a scarf, of a tubular scarf, of a balaclava, of a torso part, of a long-sleeved shirt, of a bra, of a sock, of a knee sock, of a glove, of an inner glove, of a shirt or of a long-sleeved shirt.

22. The textile item of clothing of claim 1, and wherein the textile item of clothing with ballistic protection is in the form of a glove, inner glove, sock, knee sock or bra all with ballistic protection, wherein the glove, the inner glove, the sock, the knee sock or the bra has at least one knitted fabric, and wherein at least one first protected zone of the knitted fabric is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.

23. The textile item of clothing of claim 22, and wherein the glove, the inner glove, the sock, the knee sock or the bra is formed of a knitted fabric.

24. A textile item of clothing with ballistic protection comprising: a torso part and interconnected arm parts, and wherein the torso part is a knitted fabric and has at least one protected zone which is formed from a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and wherein the arm parts are formed from a woven material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FIGURES

[0171] Advantageous configurations of the invention can be gathered from the exemplary embodiments which will be described hereinbelow with reference to the drawing, in which:

[0172] FIG. 1 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of underpants.

[0173] FIG. 2 shows an isometric left side and rear view of the underpants illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0174] FIG. 3 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a T-shirt or vest.

[0175] FIG. 4 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the T-shirt or vest illustrated in FIG. 3.

[0176] FIG. 5 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a head covering.

[0177] FIG. 6 shows an isometric rear and left side view of the head covering illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0178] FIG. 7 shows a basic illustration of an enlarged segment of covered yarn having a core made of an elastic yarn and having a single yarn wrapping around the same.

[0179] FIG. 8 shows a basic illustration of an enlarged segment of covered yarn having a core made of an elastic yarn and having two wraparound yarns.

[0180] FIG. 9 shows an artistic representation of a cross-section view of a high-strength yarn or a yarn which inhibits the penetration of fragments.

[0181] FIG. 10 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a T-shirt or vest shaped for the female body.

[0182] FIG. 11 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the T-shirt or vest illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0183] FIG. 12 shows an isometric front and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a bra;

[0184] FIG. 13 shows an isometric rear and right side view of the bra illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0185] FIG. 14 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a sock.

[0186] FIG. 15 shows an isometric front, top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a knee sock.

[0187] FIG. 16 shows an isometric back of hand and thumb side view of a textile item of clothing configured in the form of a glove or inner glove.

[0188] FIG. 17 shows an isometric palm side view of the glove or inner glove illustrated in FIG. 16.

[0189] FIG. 18 shows an isometric front top, and left side view of a textile item of clothing configured with a torso part made from a knitted fabric and arm parts made from a woven material.

[0190] FIG. 19 shows an isometric rear, top, and left side view of the textile item of clothing illustrated in FIG. 18.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0191] The production of textiles and the various processing methods for textiles are common knowledge from the general prior art, for which reason it is only the specific special features of the textile item of clothing according to the invention which will be discussed in more detail herein.

[0192] A flat-knitting machine is particularly suitable for producing the textile item of clothing according to the invention.

[0193] All the features of the exemplary embodiments illustrated herein, in particular the features which are presented with reference to the various embodiments of the textile item of clothing, can be combined as desired with one another. The features which are mentioned in relation to one embodiment can also be transferred to the other embodiments in order to establish further advantageous variants of the textile item of clothing according to the invention. It is also possible for the features of the embodiments which are not referred to explicitly as being essential to the invention to be dispensed with.

[0194] The exemplary embodiments illustrated herein show a textile item of clothing which is designed in the form of underpants 100 or in the form of a vest 200 or T-shirt or in the form of a head covering 300, headscarf, scarf, tubular scarf or balaclava. The invention, however, is not restricted hereto. The invention may relate, in particular, also to other items of clothing in which ballistic protection is advantageous.

[0195] The exemplary embodiments illustrated likewise show a textile item of clothing which is designed in the form of a bra 400, of a sock 500, of a knee sock 600 or of a glove or inner glove 700.

[0196] FIGS. 18 and 19 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a so-called combat shirt 800, which will be illustrated in yet more detail hereinbelow.

[0197] The underpants 100 illustrated are underpants for men. It is also possible, however, for underpants for women to be configured in an analogous manner.

[0198] FIG. 1 shows a textile item of clothing with ballistic protection configured in the form of underpants 100. The underpants 100 are designed in the form of a knitted fabric and have a plurality of different zones 1, 2, 3. The zones 1, 2, 3 are connected seamlessly to one another. At least one first zone 1 is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments. An example of a configuration of the fragment-inhibiting yarn 5 is illustrated in FIG. 9. A multifil yarn (multifilament yarn) is provided. According to the exemplary embodiment, the zones 1, 2 and 3 are integrated with one another.

[0199] The yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments is a high-strength yarn. The yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments may be, for example, in the form of UHMWPE, of aramid or of Vectran®. The yarn in the exemplary embodiment is formed from UHMWPE. However, the description is to be understood that, instead of a UHMWPE, it is also possible to use aramid or Vectran®.

[0200] A particularly suitable UHMWPE is sold under the trade name Dyneema® by Dutch chemical company Royal DSM N.V. Dyneema® is a high-strength polyethylene fiber with a tensile strength ranging from 3 to 5 GPa. Dyneema® is a highly crystalline, highly stretched UHMWPE. Although the Dyneema® fiber is particularly suitable for producing the first zone 1 provided according to the invention, the invention is nevertheless not restricted hereto.

[0201] In the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, provision is made for those zones of a person wearing the underpants 100 which are particularly at risk to be formed by a second zone 2. The second zone 2 likewise comprises a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments, and which will be referred to hereinbelow throughout (albeit not in limiting fashion) as UHMWPE (this also applies to the other exemplary embodiments). In contrast to the first zone 1, provision is made, in the second zone 2, for more UHMWPE yarn 5 to be used and/or for the weave to be closer and/or for the UHMWPE yarn 5 to be coarser and/or for the knitted fabric to be designed in the form of a spacer knit fabric in the region of the second zone 2. The production of a spacer knit fabric is known in principle. For this purpose, use is usually made of a pile thread. In the exemplary embodiment, provision is made for the second zone 2 to be produced in the form of a spacer knit fabric.

[0202] The exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 provides three separate zones 1 and three separate zones 2.

[0203] In respect of the arrangement and design of the first zone 1 and of the second zone 2, and of the way in which the zones are divided up, reference is made to the illustrations in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is also possible, in principle, for the regions in which, in the exemplary embodiment, the first zone 1 or the second zone 2 is illustrated to have just one zone, namely the zone 1, throughout, albeit, if appropriate, also configured there in the form of a spacer knit fabric or configured with one, two or more layers. The exemplary embodiment should not be understood to mean that it is imperative for a zone 2 to be provided. It is also possible for just the first zone 1 to be realized throughout, in which case, however, said first zone 1 can also have the properties of the second zone 2 throughout, i.e. if appropriate, and if desired, it may have more than one layer. The same also applies to the other exemplary embodiments.

[0204] In the exemplary embodiments, provision is made for the second zone 2—if present—to have a higher mass per unit area than the first zone 1.

[0205] Provision is also preferably made, in the exemplary embodiments, for the first zone 1 to be of single-layered design, whereas the second zone 2—if present—is of preferably two-layered design, which is achieved in the exemplary embodiment by being configured in the form of a spacer knit fabric.

[0206] As can be gathered from FIGS. 1 and 2, provision is made, in this exemplary embodiment, for the underpants 100 to be formed from a further zone 3 in the outer leg region or in the outer region of the thigh. The further zone 3 has an elastic yarn 6 or is formed by an elastic yarn 6.

[0207] Two zones 3 are provided in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

[0208] The further zone 3 may be of flame-retardant and/or breathable design. In the exemplary embodiment, provision is made for the zone 3 to be of breathable and flame-retardant design.

[0209] Provision may also be made, in the exemplary embodiment, for the further zone 3 according to FIGS. 1 and 2 to be designed in the form of a mesh.

[0210] A covered yarn 7, which is particularly well-suited for forming the further zone 3 in all the exemplary embodiments, is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0211] FIGS. 7 and 8 show a highly abstract illustration. The elastic yarn 6 forms the core of the covered yarn 7. The elastic yarn 6 is preferably designed in the form of an elastan core or is preferably formed from elastan. The elastic yarn 6 here has a preferably high-strength material (preferably a fragment-inhibiting yarn 5, particularly preferably embodied in the form of UHMWPE (possibly also in the form of aramid or Vectran®)) wound around it. FIGS. 7 and 8 here, in order to show the construction clearly, illustrate large spacings as the yarn 5 wraps around the core 6. It is actually the case, however, that the fragment-inhibiting yarn 5 is wound so closely that there are no spacings present between the individual windings. FIG. 7 differs from FIG. 8 only in that just a single yarn is wound around the elastic core 6 in FIG. 7, whereas two yarns 5 are wound around the elastic yarn 6 in FIG. 8.

[0212] It is also possible for that variant of the covered yarn 7 which is illustrated in FIG. 8 to have, in an advantageous configuration, two yarns 5 having differing properties and/or consisting of different materials. For example, one of the yarns 5 may be a high-strength material, preferably a fragment-inhibiting yarn of the already described configuration including the already described variants, whereas the second yarn 5 is a flame-retardant yarn. This means that the covered yarn 7, in addition to the elasticity, also provides for two further advantageous properties by use being made of two different yarns 5. It is also possible to use two yarns made from cotton, preferably one of the yarns, or even both yarns, having a FR or flame-retardant finish.

[0213] It is also possible, in principle, for a covered yarn 7 to have more than two yarns 5. The yarns 5 here may be formed from an identical material or from different materials.

[0214] A covered yarn 7 is particularly suitable for forming the further zone 3, since a certain minimum level of ballistic protection can also be realized thereby.

[0215] As can also be gathered from FIGS. 1 and 2, the underpants 100 illustrated there have bands 4, wherein the bands 4 have an elastic yarn 6 or are formed by an elastic yarn 6. A particularly high level of elasticity is advantageous in this region. Once again, a flame-retardant configuration may also be provided here. The yarn which is used for producing the bands 4 may be, once again, a covered yarn 7 of suitable construction.

[0216] Use can also be made here of a material which is typically used for producing bands, in particular has a particularly high level of elasticity.

[0217] A seam 8 is illustrated by way of example in FIG. 1. This seam 8 serves merely to form the seamlessly flat-knitted textile fabric into a textile body which is closed all the way round, said textile body according to FIG. 1 being a pair of underpants. This operation depends on the knitting machine. The exemplary embodiment provides the use of a flat-knitting machine, wherein the ends of the seamlessly flat-knitted fabric should be connected to one another to form a closed textile body. A closed textile body should be understood here to mean that said body is, for example, in the form of underpants 100, of a vest 200, of a T-shirt, of a head covering 300, of a headscarf, of a tubular scarf, of a balaclava, of a sock 500, of a knee sock 600, of a glove or an inner glove 700 or a bra 400.

[0218] A closed textile body may also be understood here to mean a torso part, as is illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19.

[0219] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the seam 8 runs preferably such that, rather than running between two zones 1, 2, 3, it runs within a zone, in particular so as not to weaken the seamless connection between two zones. However, it would also be possible, in principle, for the seam 8 to run between two zones 1, 2, 3. This alters nothing, within the context of the invention, in respect of the zones 1, 2, 3 being connected seamlessly to one another.

[0220] FIGS. 3 and 4 show the textile item of clothing according to the invention configured in the form of a vest 200 or T-shirt. To simplify matters, the text hereinbelow refers to a vest 200, but it is equally possible for this item of clothing to be a T-shirt. The vest 200 is designed, by way of example, with sleeves in FIGS. 3 and 4, but this is optional.

[0221] As is also the case for the already described underpants 100, the vest 200 has a first zone 1, a second zone 2 and a further zone 3 and also bands 4. In respect of the configuration of the zones 1, 2, 3 and of the bands 4, and of the production thereof, reference is made to the description relating to the underpants 100.

[0222] In respect of the preferably envisaged design and arrangement of the zones 1, 2, 3 and of the bands 4, and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0223] In a manner analogous to the underpants 100, provision is also made, in the case of the vest 200, for the first zone 1 to be constructed in the manner which has been described in relation to the second zone 2 of the underpants 100.

[0224] The formation of the second zone 2 is optional in the case of the vest 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4. In the case of the vest 200 illustrated, the second zone 2 has only one particular function to perform in any case. The second zone 2 is provided in order to form a harness 9 or a rescue handle, by way of which it should be possible to lift the person wearing the vest 200 or to move him, in the event of injury, out of danger's way. In the exemplary embodiment here, the harness 9 runs from the back via the chest and/or from the back underneath the armpits up to the shoulder and, at the rear, around the wearer's neck, when the vest 200 is being worn correctly. As far as the precise progress of the harness 9 is concerned, reference is made to the illustration in FIGS. 3 and 4. Of course, the harness 9 is not restricted to this precise progression.

[0225] As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, the harness 9 runs preferably such that it is spaced apart from the band 4 which runs around the wearer's neck, so that it is possible for a hand to grip beneath the harness 9 in this region in order to lift the person wearing the vest 200.

[0226] Although the harness 9, in the case of the vest 200, is formed preferably from a high-strength yarn, it is not imperative for the entire harness 9 to comprise the high-strength yarn. It may be sufficient if the harness 9 is connected preferably directly and seamlessly to the vest 200, but to be formed from a different, likewise appropriately stable material for example at least in the region where provision is made for a hand to lift the harness 9. Furthermore, it is not necessary either for the harness 9, as compared with the zone 1, to be produced from a double layer or from a spacer knit fabric. It is also possible here for the harness 9 to comprise just an appropriately suitable high-strength yarn, which need provide no ballistic protection. A single-layered configuration may also be provided.

[0227] In the case of a design in the form of a vest 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4, provision is optionally made for two padding arrangements 10 to be formed in the region of the shoulders, in order to facilitate the carrying of rucksacks or packs. These padding arrangements 10 can be realized by a separate pad being applied or by the knitted fabric being configured appropriately in this region, for example also by the formation of a spacer knit fabric, in particular without ballistic protection being provided here.

[0228] It is likewise optional, in the case of the vest 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, for provision to be made for pockets 11 to be formed in, preferably knitted into, the region of the sleeves and/or the region of the waist, in particular the region of the band 4 running round the waist. The pockets 11 should be suitable, for example, for accommodating a smartphone, a key, an access card or other small items.

[0229] FIGS. 10 and 11 show a vest 200 or a T-shirt configured for a female wearer, specific shaping for the female body being provided in the chest region. All the variants and configurations which have been described in relation to the embodiment of the vest 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4 can also be realized in the embodiment according to FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0230] In respect of the preferably envisaged design and arrangement of the zones 1, 3 and of the bands 4, and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration of FIGS. 10 and 11. The invention, however, is not restricted hereto.

[0231] With the exception of the specific female shaping in the chest region, the embodiments according to FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11 can be realized for both male wearers and female wearers.

[0232] FIGS. 12 and 13 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a bra 400. All the variants and configurations which have already been described in relation to the vest 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11 can be realized for a bra 400.

[0233] In the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 12 and 13, provision is made for the bra 400 to have a protected zone 1, which is connected seamlessly to a two-part, further zone 3, which is a comfort zone and has already been described above. The further zone 3, as likewise already described, has improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1 and can otherwise be configured in the manner illustrated in the other exemplary embodiments. Preferably four bands 4 are also provided, reference likewise being made, in respect of the configuration of said bands, to the already described exemplary embodiments.

[0234] FIGS. 5 and 6 show the textile item of clothing configured in the form of a head covering 300, scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf or balaclava. To simplify matters, the text hereinbelow refers just to a head covering 300. However, this may also be a scarf, a headscarf, a tubular scarf or a balaclava.

[0235] The head covering 300 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, once again, has a first zone 1, a second zone 2, a further zone 3 and bands 4.

[0236] A first zone 1a is provided, and this differs from the first zone 1 by way of a higher level of air permeability and, if appropriate, a lower level of ballistic protection. The first zone 1a here covers over the wearer's mouth, when the head covering 300 is being worn correctly. Provision is preferably made for the first zone 1a to have a higher level of air permeability than the first zone 1.

[0237] Also provided are two different configurations of the further zone 3, which is subdivided hereinbelow into a further zone 3 and a further zone 3a. The further zone 3 differs from the zone 3a in that the further zone 3, in addition to using an elastic yarn 6, also makes use of a high-strength yarn, in particular of a UHMWPE yarn 5, preferably by use being made of a covered yarn 7, as is illustrated, by way of example, in FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0238] In the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6, the further zone 3a here preferably has no high-strength yarn. It is a net-like elastic knitted fabric, i.e. preferably a mesh, which is preferably breathable and, in particular, elastic which is provided in the zone 3a, which is located in the upper head region of the head covering 300. Use can also be made, in this case, of a covered yarn 7, although a high-strength yarn is preferably dispensed with. This means that the elastic yarn 6, as is illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, can, once again, form the core, although it does not have any high-strength yarn, for example a flame-retardant yarn, wrapped around it.

[0239] The expression “upper head region of the head covering 300” should be understood to mean that region of the head covering 300 which, when the head covering 300 is being worn correctly, fits against an upper region of the wearer's head, which extends upward and all the way round from a lower region of the wearer's forehead. In the case of emergency personnel, this region is typically protected by a helmet, and there is therefore no need for the head covering 300, in this region, to have a high-strength yarn, i.e. additional ballistic protection.

[0240] In respect of the design and arrangement of the zones 1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a and of the bands 4, reference is made to the illustration in FIGS. 5 and 6. It is possible, in principle, once again for the zones 1, 1a, 2, 3, 3a and the bands 4 to be constructed as has already been described in relation to the underpants 100, taking into account the possibly preferably envisaged modifications which have been described for the head covering 300, in particular in relation to the zones 1a, 3 and 3a.

[0241] It is possible, if appropriate, to dispense with the formation of the second zone 2, as the first zone 1 can also cover the region of the second zone 2. However, it is also possible, if appropriate, for the first zone 1 to be constructed here in the manner as has already been described in relation to the second zone 2, i.e. the first zone 1 can have a spacer knit fabric, a denser yarn, an increased mass per unit area and the like, in particular if the second zone 2 is to be dispensed with. Reference is made, in this respect, to the description relating to the underpants 100.

[0242] In the exemplary embodiments, in particular in the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6, i.e. relating to the head covering 300, provision may be made to use so-called plating. This is recommended, in particular, in the first zone 1, 1a and/or in the second zone 2. Provision may be made here for the inner side 13 to be formed from the yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments, in particular UHMWPE, and for the outer side 12 to be formed by a yarn which has flame-retardant properties and is printed, or can be printed, if appropriate with a camouflage print.

[0243] The zones 1 and 2 of the other exemplary embodiments may also be configured correspondingly in an analogous manner.

[0244] FIG. 14 shows a possible exemplary embodiment of a sock 500. A first zone 1, a two-part further zones 3 and a band 4 are provided here. The zone 3 is designed in the form of a comfort zone having better elastic properties than the zone 1. In respect of the preferably envisaged design and arrangement of the zones 1, 3 and of the bands 4, and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration in FIG. 14.

[0245] FIG. 15 shows a possible configuration of the textile item of clothing in the form of a knee sock 600. A first zone 1 and a three-part zone 3, which is designed in the form of a comfort zone with improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1, are provided here. Also provided is a band 4.

[0246] In respect of the preferably envisaged design and arrangement of the zones 1, 3 and of the band 4, and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration in FIG. 15.

[0247] FIGS. 16 and 17 show a possible configuration of the textile item of clothing in the form of a glove or of an inner glove 700. The glove has a first zone 1, which is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments, in particular UHMWPE. In the exemplary embodiment, the palm region and the back of the hand contain a further zone 3, which is designed in the form of a comfort zone with improved elastic properties in relation to the zone 1. The further zone 3 on the back of the hand projects into the fingers of the glove 700.

[0248] A band 4 is also provided.

[0249] In respect of the preferably envisaged design and arrangement of the zones 1, 3 and of the band 4, and the way in which they are divided up, reference is made to the illustration in FIGS. 16 and 17.

[0250] Both in relation to the sock 500 and in relation to the knee sock 600 and the inner glove 700, or a glove in general, reference is made to the features and variants which have already been illustrated in relation to the other exemplary embodiments. This applies, in particular, also to the yarns which are to form the individual zones.

[0251] As can be gathered from FIGS. 16 and 17, the glove 700 has—optionally—tactile zones 14 on the fingertips. The tactile zones 14 are configured so as to simplify the operation of displays or even the operation of a trigger of a weapon.

[0252] In a manner which is not illustrated specifically, a silicone yarn can be used, or a partial application of silicone can be provided, at certain locations of the inner glove 700. Provision may also be made for the tactile zones 14 to be formed from silicone. In a manner which is likewise not illustrated specifically, the glove 700 may have a maximum of one seam, which serves preferably as a “medical release”.

[0253] The glove illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 is preferably, as illustrated, pre-curved. It is possible for the inner glove 700, in a manner which is not illustrated specifically, to have small tabs on the fingertips, and these tabs can be used to sew said inner glove 700 firmly in an outer glove (not illustrated). It is also possible, however, for the inner glove 700 to be designed in the form of an outer glove.

[0254] The inner glove 700 according to FIGS. 16 and 17 is preferably of seamless knitted design.

[0255] FIGS. 18 and 19 show a textile item of clothing having a torso part 15 and two arm parts 16. The torso part 15 is a knitted fabric with at least one protected zone 1. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 15 is formed from a protected zone 1. However, it is also possible, in principle, for the torso part 15 to be constructed in the manner described, in particular, according to the exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 3 and 4 and also 10 and 11, that is to say it is possible to provide a second protected zone 2 and/or further zones 3, which should form a comfort region. However, just a protected zone 1 is provided in the exemplary embodiment. The zone 1, as has already been described above in relation to the other exemplary embodiments, is formed from a yarn 5 which inhibits the penetration of fragments.

[0256] As can also be seen from FIGS. 18 and 19, the textile item of clothing illustrated there, referred to for short as a “combat shirt”, has two arm parts 16, which are formed from a woven material, that is to say a woven fabric. The arm parts 16 here are of long-sleeved design, but a short-sleeved design is also contemplated.

[0257] The torso part 15 has a high collar 17, which is designed in the form of a band 4. The torso part 15 also preferably has a further band 4 at the lower end, opposite the high collar 17.

[0258] The torso part 15 and also the collar 17 may have fire-retardant properties and be of antistatic, antibacterial and hydrophilic design. In the exemplary embodiment, the torso part 15 is designed in the form of a seamless tube with, if appropriate, different knitted zones.

[0259] The torso part 15 according to the exemplary embodiment may preferably be provided in order to be worn directly on the body, that is to say there is no need for underwear to be worn in addition. The torso part 15 performs the function of underwear.

[0260] The exemplary embodiment makes provision, in a manner which is not illustrated specifically, for the arm parts 16 to be produced from a lightweight, flame-retardant twill. Provision is also made, in a manner which is likewise not illustrated, for the arm parts to have a camouflage print, preferably a multi-color camouflage print. Pockets 18, preferably for accommodating flexible elbow protectors (not illustrated), are provided on the elbows of the arm parts 16.

[0261] In the region of the sleeve ends, each of the arm parts 16 has a tab 19 with hook and loop fasteners in order to make it possible to regulate the width of the sleeve ends. Just like the pocket 18, this is optional.

[0262] The exemplary embodiment also—optionally—makes provision for a pen pocket 20 to be formed in the region of the front end of an arm part 16. A mosquito net, which can be opened and closed preferably by a zip fastener, may be provided for ventilation purposes, in a manner which is not illustrated specifically in the region of the forearm of the arm parts 16.

[0263] Optionally further pockets 21 may be provided as stowage space in the region of the upper arms of the arm parts 16. It is further possible to provide a hook and loop tape in order to accommodate a rank badge and possibly to serve, at the same time, as pen storage.

[0264] In the exemplary embodiment, the collar 17 is designed in the form of a stand-up collar with no opening options provided, this avoiding pressure points which can arise when the combat shirt is worn preferably together with a harness/protection equipment. The combat shirt replaces the underwear, preferably a vest, and can be worn as the bottom layer on the body. Furthermore, the combat shirt, by virtue of being configured with the arm parts, replaces a combat jacket, in particular at high temperatures.

[0265] Overall protection for the upper body is achieved when the combat shirt is worn together with a ballistic vest; it is therefore preferably possible to dispense with a camouflage print for the torso part 15.