Textile Item of Clothing

Abstract

The invention relates to a textile item of clothing (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) equipped for ballistic protection. Said textile item of clothing (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) has a knitted structure (1) or a darned structure made of at least two yarns (2, 3), the knitted structure (1) or darned structure having ballistic parts and fire-resistant parts.

Claims

1. A textile item of clothing having a ballistic protection equipment, characterized in that the textile item of clothing has a knitted construction (1) or a warp-/weft-knitted construction from at least two yarns (2, 3), wherein the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction has ballistic proportions and flame-resistant proportions.

2. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the yarn (2,3) are interknitted and form the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction.

3. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the ballistic proportions of the knitted construction (1) or of the warp-/weft-knitted construction are formed by a yarn (2) impeding the ingress of shrapnel, said yarn (2) comprising polyester or polyethylene, preferably ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.

4. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the yarn (2) impeding the ingress of shrapnel is formed from Dyneema.

5. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the yarn (2) configured from Dyneema has a black color.

6. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the flame-resistant proportions of the knitted construction (1) or the of warp-/weft-knitted construction are formed by a yarn (3) having flame-retardant properties, wherein the yarn (3) is configured from viscose, or the yarn (3) is configured from spun-fiber yarn from a plurality of fiber components.

7. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the yarn (3) having flame-retardant properties is formed from Viscont.

8. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the flame-retardant yarn (3) as a spun-fiber yarn is composed of at least three fiber components including modacrylic, viscose, and Belltron.

9. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the spun-fiber yarn (3) is formed from Protal.

10. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the yarns (3) having the flame-retardant properties have a brown and/or green and/or beige color.

11. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns (3) which have a vector protection (7).

12. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the yarns (3) having the flame-retardant properties additionally have a vector protection (7).

13. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the flame-retardant yarns (3) have a proportion by weight of 5 to 50%, preferably 5 to 30%, particularly preferably 10 to 20%, of a vector protection (7).

14. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns (3) which have an antistatic property.

15. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction includes yarns (3) which are capable of being dyed in an arbitrary manner.

16. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that an external side of the textile item of clothing has camouflage (8).

17. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that the camouflage (8) is formed by coloring the yarns (2, 3) of the knitted construction (1) or of the warp-/weft-knitted construction.

18. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction has a mixture of yarns (2, 3) having different colors.

19. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that the camouflage (8) is formed by printing the external side of the textile item of clothing with camouflage colors.

20. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 19, characterized in that the yarns (3) comprising the flame-retardant component are printed with camouflage colors in order for the camouflage (8) to be configured.

21. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction is formed seamlessly from the interknitted yarns (2, 3).

22. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the textile item of clothing has at least one knitted fabric and at least one woven fabric that is connected to the knitted fabric.

23. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that pockets (10) or drawstring assemblies are seamlessly integrated.

24. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the textile item of clothing is configured as a jacket, combat shirt (600), shirt, long-sleeved shirt, T-shirt, vest (200), pants, combat pants, smock, glove (500), scarf, tube scarf, bandanna, shrapnel-protection collar, groin protection, underpants (100), headgear (300), balaclava, torso part (17), sock, spat or knee sock (400).

25. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 24, characterized in that the textile item of clothing has a seam (9) so as to be able to form a textile structure that is closed in an encircling manner from a flat-knitted textile item of clothing.

26. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 24, characterized in that the torso part (17) is a knitted fabric from at least two interknitted yarns (2, 3), wherein sleeve parts (18) from a woven material are attached to the torso part (17).

27. The textile item of clothing as claimed in claim 26, characterized in that the torso part (17) is seamlessly knitted from the at least two yarns (2, 3) and the sleeve parts (18) are sewn thereto.

28. A textile item of clothing (600) having a ballistic protection equipment, having a torso part (17) and two sleeve parts (18), characterized in that the torso part (17) is formed by a knitted construction (1) or a warp-/weft-knitted construction from at least two yarns (2, 3), wherein the yarns (2, 3) are interknitted and form the knitted construction (1) or the warp-/weft-knitted construction, wherein a yarn (2) is formed from polyester or polyethylene and is suitable for impeding the ingress of shrapnel, and a yarn (3) has flame-retardant properties, and wherein the torso part (17) on the external side has a camouflage (8), and wherein the sleeve parts (18) are formed from a woven material.

Description

[0157] The figures show in each case exemplary embodiments in which individual features of the present invention are illustrated in combination with one another. The features of one exemplary embodiment are implementable also independently of the other features of the same exemplary embodiment and can correspondingly be combined by a person skilled in the art to form further expedient combinations with features of other exemplary embodiments.

[0158] In the figures:

[0159] FIG. 1 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment as underpants;

[0160] FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the underpants illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0161] FIG. 3 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment as a T-shirt or undershirt, respectively;

[0162] FIG. 4 shows a rear view of the T-shirt or of the undershirt, respectively, illustrated in FIG. 3;

[0163] FIG. 5 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment as a headgear;

[0164] FIG. 6 shows a rear view of the headgear illustrated in FIG. 5;

[0165] FIG. 7 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment as a knee sock;

[0166] FIG. 8 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment as a glove or an inner glove, respectively;

[0167] FIG. 9 shows a rear view of the glove or inner glove, respectively, illustrated in FIG. 8;

[0168] FIG. 10 shows a front view onto a textile item of clothing in a design embodiment having a torso part from a knitwear and sleeve parts from a woven material;

[0169] FIG. 11 shows a rear view of the textile item of clothing illustrated in FIG. 10;

[0170] FIG. 12 shows a schematic illustration of a section through a spun-fiber yarn having flame-retardant properties and a vector protection; and

[0171] FIG. 13 shows a schematic illustration of a knitting process for producing the knitted construction according to the invention.

[0172] The production of textiles and the various processing methods for textiles are well known from the general prior art, only the specific particularities of the textile item of clothing according to the invention therefore being discussed in more detail hereunder.

[0173] A flat knitting machine is particularly suitable for the production of the textile item of clothing according to the invention.

[0174] All of the features of the exemplary embodiments illustrated hereunder, in particular those features that are illustrated by means of the various embodiments of the textile item of clothing, can be combined with one another in an arbitrary manner. Those features that are mentioned in the context of one embodiment can also be transferred to the other embodiments so as to produce further advantageous variants of the textile item of clothing according to the invention. Furthermore, those features of the embodiments that are not explicitly identified as relevant to the invention can also be omitted.

[0175] The exemplary embodiments illustrated hereunder show a textile item of clothing which is configured as underpants 100, or as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt, respectively, or as a headgear 300, head scarf, scarf, tubular scarf, or balaclava, respectively. However, the invention is not limited thereto. These can also be other items of clothing in which a ballistic protection is advantageous.

[0176] The exemplary embodiments illustrated likewise show a textile item of clothing which is configured as a knee sock 400, or as a glove or an inner glove 500, respectively.

[0177] FIGS. 10 and 11 show a design embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a so-called combat shirt 600 which will be illustrated in yet more detail hereunder.

[0178] The underpants 100 illustrated relates to underpants for men. Underpants for women can however also be designed in an analogous manner.

[0179] FIG. 1 shows a textile item of clothing having a ballistic protection equipment in a design embodiment as underpants 100. The underpants are configured as a knitted construction 1, or as a knitwear from at least two yarns 2, 3 (not illustrated in more detail in FIG. 1), respectively. Exactly two yarns are provided in the exemplary example, however another number of yarns is also possible here. The yarns 2, 3 are schematically illustrated in FIG. 13 by means of the knitting process.

[0180] A knitted construction 1 is illustrated and described in the exemplary embodiment; the textile item of clothing can also be constructed in an analogous manner as a warp-/weft-knitted construction. A few embodiments of the textile item of clothing are furthermore illustrated in only an exemplary manner in the exemplary embodiment.

[0181] The knitted construction 1 in FIG. 1, as well as in FIGS. 2 to 11, is configured in such a manner that said knitted construction 1 has ballistic proportions and flame-resistant proportions.

[0182] The yarns 2, 3 which form the knitted construction 1 are interknitted, as is schematically shown in FIG. 13.

[0183] The knitting process which is shown in an exemplary manner in FIG. 13 can be performed in a known manner; circular knitting can also be provided, for example.

[0184] The yarns 2, 3 can be mutually entwined, twisted, or be interknitted in another manner.

[0185] It is provided in the exemplary embodiments that the ballistic proportions of the knitted construction 1 are configured by a yarn 2 that impedes the ingress of shrapnel. The yarn 2 herein can be composed of polyester or polyethylene. A configuration of the yarn 2 as UHMWPE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) is provided in the exemplary embodiment.

[0186] A particularly suitable UHMWPE is marketed by the Dutch chemical company Royal DSM N.V. under the trade name Dyneema?. Dyneema? is a high-strength polyethylene filament having a tensile strength of 3 to 5 GPa. Dyneema? is a highly crystalline, highly oriented UHMWPE. The Dyneema? filament is indeed very suitable for the production of the yarn 2; the invention is however not limited thereto.

[0187] The Dyneema? used in the exemplary embodiment has a black color.

[0188] It is furthermore provided in the exemplary embodiment that the flame-resistant proportions of the knitted construction 1 are formed by a yarn 3 having flame-retardant properties. To this end, a yarn from viscose, in particular from 100% viscose, for example Viscont?, is particularly expedient. It is furthermore expedient for the yarn 3, as is schematically illustrated in the exemplary embodiment by means of FIG. 12, to also be configured as a spun-fiber yarn 3 from a plurality of fiber components.

[0189] The spun-fiber yarn 3 can be made available by way of a Protal? yarn. The plurality of fiber components from which the spun yarn 3 is formed can preferably be modacrylic 4, viscose 5, and Belltron? 6. This represents a usual construction for a Protal? yarn.

[0190] The yarn 3 having the flame-retardant properties in the exemplary embodiment has a brown color. However, other designs in terms of color, in particular also green or beige, are also possible here.

[0191] A particularly advantageous configuration of the yarn 3 as a spun yarn is provided in the exemplary embodiment, wherein a further fiber component 7 which provides a vector protection has been additionally added. The yarn 3 thus also includes a vector protection 7 in addition to the flame-retardant property. The vector protection can account for a proportion by weight of 5 to 50%, preferably 5 to 20%, particularly preferably 10 to 20%, of the weight of the flame-retardant yarn. The values are preferable; the invention is not limited thereto.

[0192] As can be derived from FIG. 12, the yarn 3 can preferably have four components, specifically modacrylic 4, viscose 5, Belltron? 6, and the vector protection 7. The vector protection 7 can be configured, for example, as Cell Solution? which is provided with an insect protection. The yarn 3 herein can be achieved in that, for example, the fiber components modacrylic 4, viscose 5, and Belltron? 6, in particular potentially also already assembled as Protal?, are mixed with a Cell Solution? fiber and by way of known processes are connected, for example spun, so as to form a yarn 3.

[0193] These methods in principle are known from the prior art.

[0194] The knitted construction 1 illustrated in the exemplary embodiments has antistatic properties. In the exemplary embodiment this is achieved in that the yarn 3 preferably has an antistatic component. Belltron? 6 is illustrated here in an exemplary manner as an antistatic component in FIG. 12. However, other antistatic components can also be used here.

[0195] It is provided in the exemplary embodiment that at least those textile items of clothing that are worn by the wearer of the item of clothing on the external side, or as an outer layer, respectively, have camouflaging 8. Camouflaging of this type can be dispensed with in the case of the underpants 100, or of the T-shirt 200, respectively. However, it is advantageous for the glove 500 illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 to also have camouflaging, in particular when said glove is an outer glove. This can optionally be dispensed with for an inner glove.

[0196] The camouflaging 8 in the exemplary embodiment can be achieved in particular by a suitable coloration of the yarns 2, 3 of the knitted construction 1. It is to be observed herein, in particular when the yarn 2 is configured as a Dyneema? yarn, that only two colors are available, specifically white and black. A black yarn 2 is used here in the exemplary embodiment, wherein the yarn 3 in this instance has a suitable deviating color so as to produce camouflaging, preferably also a mottled effect.

[0197] Additionally, it can also be provided in a manner not illustrated in more detail that the external side of the textile item of clothing is printed with a camouflage color in order for camouflaging 8 to be produced.

[0198] It is furthermore provided in the exemplary embodiment that the yarn 3 enables a perspiration buffering and/or perspiration transport, the yarn 3 preferably being configured so as to be hydrophilic.

[0199] It is furthermore provided in the exemplary embodiment that the knitted construction 1 is produced seamlessly from the interknitted yarns 2, 3. However, as is illustrated in an exemplary manner in FIG. 1, it can be provided herein that the textile item of clothing has two seams 9 in order for a textile structure that is closed in an encircling manner, this in the exemplary embodiment being the underpants 100, to be formed from the flat-knitted textile item of clothing.

[0200] The textile item of clothing can possess pockets 10 (FIGS. 3 and 4) or else drawstring assemblies, which are preferably integrated in a seamless manner.

[0201] It is not illustrated in the exemplary embodiment but in principle possible that the textile item of clothing is not composed completely of the knitted construction 1 but has further elements, in particular elastic inserts in order for the wear comfort to be enhanced. However, this is preferably not provided, but is in principle possible in particular in the embodiments as per FIGS. 1 to 11.

[0202] The knitted construction 1 in the exemplary embodiments can in each case be knitted in a unitary manner. However, it is also possible for the knitted construction 1 to have zones that are knitted in a dissimilar manner, in particular zones of dissimilar densities and/or thicknesses.

[0203] As can be derived from FIGS. 1 and 2, the underpants 100 illustrated there has cuffs 11, wherein the cuffs 11 can comprise an elastic yarn or be formed by an elastic yarn (not illustrated in more detail). A particularly high elasticity is advantageous in this region. A flame-retardant design embodiment can again be provided also here. The yarn that is used for producing the cuffs 11 can be an entwined yarn of a suitable construction.

[0204] A material which is typically used for producing cuffs and in particular has a high elasticity can also be used here.

[0205] A seam 9 is illustrated in an exemplary manner in FIG. 1. This seam 9 serves only for forming a textile structure that is closed in an encircling manner, this being underpants according to FIG. 1, from the flat-knitted and seamlessly knitted textile knitwear. This depends on the knitting machine. The use of a flat knitting machine is provided in the exemplary embodiment, wherein the ends of the flat-knitted and seamlessly knitted knitwear produced are to be interconnected in order for a closed textile structure to be configured. A closed textile structure herein is to be understood in that the latter has, for example, the shape of underpants 100, an undershirt 200, a T-shirt, a headgear 300, a headscarf, the tubular scarf, a balaclava, a sock, a knee stock 400, a glove or an inner glove 500, respectively, a jacket, combat shirt 600, pants, combat pants for the military, a shrapnel-protection collar, groin protection, or a torso part 17.

[0206] FIG. 2 shows the underpants 100 from the rear side.

[0207] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a design embodiment of the textile item of clothing according to the invention as an undershirt 200 or T-shirt. For reasons of simplification, reference is made hereunder to an undershirt 200, however this can likewise also be a T-shirt. The undershirt 200 in FIGS. 3 and 4 in an exemplary manner is configured having sieves, this however being optional.

[0208] A carrying strap or rescue handle 9, respectively, is optionally configured in FIGS. 3 and 4, by way of which it is intended to be possible for the wearer of the undershirt 200 to be lifted or for said wearer in the event of an injury to be transported out of the danger zone, respectively. The rescue handle 9 herein in the exemplary embodiment, proceeding from the back, runs across the chest and/or from the back under the armpits up to the shoulder and on the rear around the nape of the wearer when the undershirt 200 is worn correctly. In terms of the exact profile reference is made to the drawn illustration in FIGS. 3 and 4. The rescue handle 9 is of course not limited to the exact profile.

[0209] As can be derived from FIGS. 3 and 4, the rescue handle 9 preferably runs in such a manner that said rescue handle 9 has a spacing from the cuffs 4 which runs around the neck of the wearer, such that a hand can grip below the rescue handle 9 in this region so as to lift the wearer of the undershirt 200. The rescue handle 9 in the case of the undershirt 200 is preferably formed from a high-strength yarn.

[0210] In the case of a configuration as an undershirt 200 according to FIGS. 3 and 4 it is optionally provided that two paddings 13 are configured in the region of the shoulders, so as to facilitate the carrying of backpacks or packing containers. Said paddings 13 can be implemented in that a separate pad is attached, or in that the knitted construction 1 in this region has a corresponding design, for example also on account of the configuration of a knitted spacer, optionally without a ballistic protective effect being provided here.

[0211] It is likewise optionally provided in the case of the undershirt 200 illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 that pockets 10 are configured, preferably knitted, into the region of the sleeves and/or in the region of the waist, in particular in the region of the cuffs 4 running around the waist. The pockets 10 are intended to be suitable, for example, for receiving a smart phone, a key, an access card, or other small items.

[0212] FIGS. 5 and 6 show a design embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a headgear 300, scarf, headscarf, tubular scarf, or balaclava. For reasons of simplification, reference is made hereunder only to a headgear 300. This herein can however also be a scarf, a headscarf, a tubular scarf, or a balaclava.

[0213] It is provided in FIGS. 5 and 6 that the mouth is covered by a zone 14 which has a higher air permeability and optionally is not part of the knitted construction 1 according to the invention.

[0214] The headgear 300 can have an elastic knitwear 15 in the manner of a net, which is preferably breathable and in particular elastic. The elastic knitwear 15 in the manner of a net can be located in the upper head region of the headgear and optionally not be part of the knitted construction 1 according to the invention.

[0215] The terms upper head region of the headgear 300 is understood to be that region of the headgear 300 which, when the headgear 300 is worn correctly, bears on an upper region of the head of the wearer, said upper region proceeding from a lower region of the forehead of the wearer and in an encircling manner extends upward. This region in the case of deployed forces is typically protected by a helmet such that the headgear 300 in this region does not have to possess any high-strength yarn, that is to say no ballistic protection.

[0216] The headgear 300 preferably has camouflaging 8.

[0217] FIG. 7 shows a potential design embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a knee sock 400. Alternatively, a design as a sock can also be provided. The knee sock 400 (not illustrated in more detail in FIG. 1) can optionally have elastic zones. A cuff 11 is illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0218] FIGS. 8 and 9 show a potential design embodiment of the textile item of clothing as a glove, or as an inner glove 500, respectively.

[0219] As can be derived from FIG. 9, the glove 500 optionally has tactile zones 16 at the fingertips. The tactile zones 16 are designed in such a manner that the operation of displays or else the operation of a trigger of a weapon is simplified.

[0220] A silicone yarn or a partial silicone application can be provided on part-locations of the inner glove 500 in a manner not illustrated in more detail. It can also be provided that the tactile zones 16 are configured from silicone. The glove 500 in a manner likewise not illustrated in more detail can have at most one seam which preferably serves as a medical release seam.

[0221] The glove illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 9 is preferably pre-bent, as illustrated. The inner glove 500 in a manner not illustrated in more detail can have small tabs on the fingertips, the inner glove 500 with the aid of said small tabs being able to be fixedly sewn into an outer glove (not illustrated). The inner glove 500 can however also be configured as an outer glove.

[0222] The inner glove 500 according to FIGS. 8 and 9 is preferably a seamless knitted construction 1 from two yarns 2, 3.

[0223] FIGS. 10 and 11 show a textile item of clothing in a particularly preferred embodiment as a combat shirt 600. The combat shirt 600 has a torso part 17 and two sleeve parts 18. The torso part 17 is a knitwear, or is preferably formed entirely by the knitted construction 1 according to the invention, respectively. The knitted construction 1 is preferably formed by the yarns 2, 3. The torso part 17 of the combat shirt 600 is seamlessly knitted from the knitted construction 1. The sleeve parts 18 are formed from a woven material, that is to say from a woven item. The sleeve parts 18 herein are configured so as to be long-sleeved, but a short-sleeved configuration is also possible.

[0224] The sleeve parts 18 in the exemplary embodiment are sewn to the torso part 17. The torso part 17 has a highly-raised collar 19 which is configured as a cuff 11. The torso part 17 furthermore has a further cuff 11 preferably on the lower end that faces away from the neck opening. The torso part 17 as well as the collar 19 in the exemplary embodiment have flame-retardant properties and are configured so as to be antistatic and preferably also antibacterial and hydrophilic. The torso part 17 in the exemplary embodiment is configured as a seamless tube.

[0225] The torso part 17 according to the exemplary embodiment can preferably be provided in order for said torso part 17 to be worn directly on the body, that is to say that wearing underwear there below is not required. The torso part 17 meets the function of underwear.

[0226] In the exemplary embodiment it is provided in a manner not illustrated in more detail that the sleeve parts 18 are made from a light, flame-retardant twill. It is likewise provided in a manner not illustrated that the sleeve parts 18 have a camouflage print, preferably a three-colored camouflage print. Pockets 20, preferably for receiving flexible elbow protectors (not illustrated) are provided on the elbows of the sleeve parts 18.

[0227] The sleeve parts 18 in the region of the sleeve ends have in each case one tab 21 having adhesive closures in order for the width of the sleeve ends to be able to be adjusted. This, like the pockets 20, is optional.

[0228] It is furthermore optionally provided in the exemplary embodiment for a pen pocket 22 to be configured in the region of the front end of the left sleeve part 18. A mosquito net which can preferably be opened and closed by a zip fastener can be provided in a manner not illustrated in more detail for ventilation in the region of the forearm of the sleeve parts 18.

[0229] Further pockets 20 can be optionally provided as storage space in the region of the upper arms of the sleeve parts 18. Furthermore, a loop-fastener tape for receiving rank badges and optionally for simultaneously serving as a pen holder can be provided.

[0230] The collar 19 in the exemplary embodiment is embodied as a stand-up collar in which all potentials for openings have been dispensed with in order to avoid pressure points which can be created when the combat shirt 600 is preferably conjointly worn with a carrying and protective equipment. The combat shirt 600 replaces the underwear, preferably an undershirt, and can be worn as the bottom-most layer on the body. The combat shirt 600, on account of the design embodiment having the sleeve parts 18, furthermore substitutes a combat jacket, in particular in the case of high temperatures. A comprehensive protection for the upper body results when the combat shirt 600 is worn conjointly with the ballistic protective vest; camouflaging 8 for the torso part 17 can therefore optionally also be dispensed with.

[0231] However, camouflaging 18 which can be derived by a suitable choice of color of the yarns 2, 3, in particular of the yarn 3, and optionally alternatively and additionally by a camouflage print, is provided in the exemplary embodiment as per FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0232] The textile item of clothing according to the invention can also be a so-called smock which is a combat jacket or a so-called deployment or commando jacket.

[0233] FIG. 12 shows a potential construction of the flame-retardant yarn 3, wherein the flame-retardant yarn 3 as component part has modacrylic 4, viscose 5, Belltron? 6, and a vector protection 7, preferably Cell Solution?.

[0234] FIG. 13 shows a knitting process in principle. Underpants 100 which have a knitted construction 1, produced by the yarns 2, 3, are illustrated. The yarns 2 and 3 are unwound from the wound packages 23. A knitting machine 24 is provided herein for knitting. According to the invention it can also be provided herein that in particular the yarn 2 is unwound from two wound packages 23 such that the knitted construction 1 is composed of two yarns 2 and one yarn 3. This is however optional. Two wound packages 23 for the yarn 3 are also illustrated in FIG. 13.