MULTIFUNCTION CLOTHING

Abstract

The invention relates to a multifunctional garment comprising a textile flat fabric provided with a central opening for the head of the wearer and two further openings for the arms of the wearer, wherein at least two bands being attached to the textile fabric at attachment points and each band being assigned an opening in the textile fabric, wherein the attachment point and the opening of each band being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the textile fabric being provided with an at least partially circumferential zipper, which enables the multifunctional garment to be brought into a sleeping bag form by closing the zipper. The multifunctional garment can be used as a cape/cloak, poncho, blanket or sleeping bag.

Claims

1. Multifunctional garment comprising a textile flat fabric provided with a central opening for the head of the wearer and two further openings for the arms of the wearer, wherein at least two bands being attached to the textile fabric at attachment points and each band being assigned an opening in the textile fabric, wherein the attachment point and the opening of each band being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the textile fabric being provided with an at least partially circumferential zipper, which enables the multifunctional garment to be brought into a sleeping bag form by closing the zipper.

2. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the central opening for the wearer's head or the two further openings for the arms of the wearer are of slot-shaped design.

3. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the central opening for the wearer's head or the two further openings for the arms of the wearer are closable.

4. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the central opening for the wearer's head is arranged between the attachment points of the bands and the openings for the bands, as viewed in the longitudinal direction.

5. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile flat fabric is made of a waterproof or water-repellent material.

6. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein a hood is attached to the textile fabric.

7. Multifunctional garment according to claim 6, wherein the hood is attached to the textile fabric so as to be detachable.

8. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile flat fabric comprises, on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the multifunctional garment, parts of a closure system matching each other and extending orthogonally to the longitudinal axis.

9. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the closure is a zipper or velcro fastener.

10. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile flat fabric comprises a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, wherein the distance of the first longitudinal end up to the central opening for the head is greater than the distance of the second longitudinal end up to the central opening for the head.

11. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile fabric is provided with a rounded edge arranged at the first longitudinal end.

12. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the rounded edge is a semicircular edge.

13. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein at the first longitudinal end the textile flat fabric comprises a double textile layer which forms a pocket open on one side, with the opening of the pocket pointing towards the textile fabric in longitudinal direction.

14. Multifunctional garment according to claim 13, wherein the opening of the pocket is closable.

15. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile fabric is provided with an essentially straight edge arranged at the second longitudinal end.

16. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the textile fabric comprises pockets for insertion of the hands.

17. Multifunctional garment according to claim 16, wherein the pockets for inserting the hands are arranged in the two corners at the second longitudinal end of the textile fabric.

18. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the multifunctional garment has an intermediate space which serves to accommodate a vapor expansion fabric.

19. Multifunctional garment according to claim 18, wherein the intermediate space is located in the chest area between the shoulders of the user when the garment is worn.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] The invention is now described in detail as follows with reference being made to the figures showing the respective embodiments. It is to be noted that the figures show preferred embodiment variants of the invention, with the invention itself not being limit thereto. To the extent it is technically expedient, the invention comprises, in particular, any optional combinations of the technical features that are stated in the claims or in the description as being relevant to the invention.

[0052] Elucidation of the invention is provided by the following figures where

[0053] FIG. 1 shows the upper side of the flat spread multifunctional garment according to the invention;

[0054] FIG. 2 shows the underside of the flat spread multifunctional garment according to the invention;

[0055] FIG. 3 illustrates the outside of the multifunctional garment according to the invention when worn as a cape;

[0056] FIG. 4 illustrates the inside of the multifunctional garment according to the invention when worn as a cape;

[0057] FIG. 5 shows a front view of a person wearing the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a cape;

[0058] FIG. 6 shows a rear view of a person wearing the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a cape and

[0059] FIG. 7 shows a front view of a person wearing the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a poncho.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0060] The multifunctional garment proposed by the invention is shown from above in FIG. 1, i.e. from the side that normally functions as the outer side when worn as a poncho. The garment consists of a textile fabric structure 1, with a central opening 2 arranged for the wearer's head. This opening 2 can be opened and closed by means of a zipper. Moreover, openings 3 are provided for the arms, which can also be closed by a zipper, one opening 3 each being arranged on the left and one opening 3 each on the right of the longitudinal axis 4 extending through the garment. Two bands 5 are fixed at attachment points 6 provided for this purpose on the underside of the textile flat fabric 1. On the underside the bands 5 extend in the direction of the openings 7 through which they are passed to reach the upper side of the garment. In the representation selected here, shown in dashed lines are those sections of bands 5 that are not visible; likewise, dashed lines were also selected for other objects that are not visible in the respective views selected. The bands 5 together with the attachment points 6 and the openings 7 offer a variety of adjustment options for the garment.

[0061] Textile flat fabric 1 has a rounded, semicircular edge at the first longitudinal end 11, while the second longitudinal end 12 extends substantially straight, except for the corners. The central opening 2 intended for the head is not arranged exactly in the middle of the textile fabric 1, but is slightly offset toward the second longitudinal end 12, so that, when worn as a poncho, the section from the central opening 2 to the first longitudinal end 11 will be longer than the section from the central opening 2 to the second longitudinal end 12. On one side of the body, this results in the garment to hang down respectively longer than on the other side. The longer side is usually chosen for the front of the body; however, if a backpack worn on the back is also to be covered, the reverse wearing method may also be recommendable.

[0062] The textile fabric 1 is provided with a partially circumferential zipper 8 extending to the beginning of the rounded first longitudinal end 11. When zipper 8 is closed, the textile fabric 1 assumes the form of a sleeping bag.

[0063] To enable the garment to be closed in the area of the collar, means of closure that are matched to one another are arranged to the left and right of the central opening 2 for the head, specifically a toggle 9 and a loop 10. With a view to joining the parts of the garment, the toggle 9, which is arranged on an eyelet, can be appropriately passed through the loop 10.

[0064] With regard to the way the garment is worn as a cape or cloak, the zippers 16 are of significance. For this way of wearing, the garment is folded along an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis 4 as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, following which zippers 16 can be joined together thus creating a cape in this manner.

[0065] At the second longitudinal end, a pocket 14 for the hands is arranged in each corner of the garment. As is evident from the dashed illustration, the pockets 14 are arranged on the underside of the garment, which is normally on the inside when worn.

[0066] At the first longitudinal end 11 pocket 13 is located which serves to accommodate the garment. Making use for example of a velcro fastener, the pocket 13 can be closed along the dashed line extending between the closure means or elements 15. In this manner, a relatively large bolster is produced. In addition, the closure elements 15 may be connected to each other to enable the rolled-up garment to be put on/carried or attached to another object. Alternatively, the closure elements 15 may also be used to make the garment fit more closely to the body. For example, this is considered helpful if the garment is worn when riding a bicycle, during horse riding or the like, because in this way it avoids troublesome flapping.

[0067] FIG. 2 shows the underside of the inventive garment, which is typically the inside when it is worn as a poncho. Here again, the textile fabric 1 is illustrated provided with a central opening 2 for the head and two further openings 3 for the arms. The bands 5 are secured at attachment points 6 on the underside and pass through to the top side via openings 7. The hands can be inserted into pockets 14 which are arranged on the underside. Between closure elements 15, the line can be seen along which the pocket 13 can be closed, for example, by means of velcro fasteners.

[0068] FIG. 3 shows the outside of the garment when it is worn as a cape/cloak. The second longitudinal end 12 is placed over the first longitudinal end 11. The cape can be closed on the chest side by connecting the zippers 16. Additionally or alternatively, a closure can be brought about around the neck by means of the toggle 9 and the loop 10. FIG. 4 shows the inside of the garment when worn as a cape.

[0069] In FIG. 5 it is shown how the garment is worn by a person as a cape. It can be seen that the zippers 16 which serve this purpose have been joined together, resulting in a closure of the cape on the chest side. In FIG. 6 the user of the garment is respectively illustrated from the rear.

[0070] FIG. 7 shows a person wearing the garment proposed by the invention as a poncho. In this case, the head is put through the purposefully provided opening 2, while openings 3 serve for the hands to be put through. In this case, the poncho is worn such that the second longitudinal end 12 comes to lie on the front of the body, with the pockets 14 being located at the front as well.