5 Finger Socks With Strategic Merino Wool Absorbent In Toe Sections

Abstract

The invention describes an improved five finger sock. By keeping the toes separated, the design minimizes the amount of odor, bacterial and fungal buildup in the areas between the toes. The sock is also characterized by having a merino wool absorbent strategically targeted to the toe section for added benefits. The strategic targeting is an improvement upon existing merino wool fabric designs.

Claims

1. An improved five finger sock with a strategic absorbent in the toe section made of merino wool and characterized in that the rest of the sock material is made from other material other than merino wool.

2. The sock in claim 1, wherein the merino wool absorbent material constitutes the entity of each toe section.

3. The sock in claim 1, further characterized in that the overall odor resistance, antibacterial and moisture absorption characteristic is enhanced at the section between the toes.

4. A method of providing an improved sock with a strategic absorbent, the method comprised of: providing a different construction in the section between the toes of a five finger sock, and; providing a special merino wool absorbent material in the said toe section of a five finger sock;

5. The method of claim 3, wherein the strategic absorbent material provided in the section between toes of a five finger sock is wool

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0019] FIG. 1 of the diagrams illustrates a first embodiment of a five finger sock in accordance with this disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2 of the diagrams is an illustration of another embodiment of a five finger sock with strategically placed merino wool fabric material in between each toe in a five finger sock.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] In the first embodiment according to FIG. 1 of the diagrams, it is illustrated a five finger sock in accordance with this disclosure. The diagram illustrates a sock body 1 with a five toe design. By keeping the toes separate, the design minimizes the amount of odor, bacterial and fungal buildup in the areas between the toes labeled 3. The sock is also characterized by am absorbent strategically targeted to the toe section 2 for added benefits. The strategic targeting is an improvement upon existing merino wool designs. Generally, the use of absorbent material in a sock is very useful in keeping the feet moist free and thus minimize the possibility of microbial growth. Merino wool has antimicrobial properties, as the natural lanolin in the sheep's wool repels odor-causing bacteria. Since merino wool manages moisture so well, there is no wet environment for that bacteria to grow.

[0022] When converted into fibre, merino wool is known to have very high absorbent/wicking properties, much more that common materials such as cotton. In addition to this, a sock made of the material exhibits very good characteristics such as resistance to microbial growth, odor, mould and these effects last for a long time. However, the material is quite expensive. By selectively targeting the construction of a sock, the current invention seeks to maximize the benefits of merino wool while reducing the sock price to make it available to general users.

[0023] In a second and final embodiment according to FIG. 2 of the diagrams is an illustration of a five finger sock in accordance with this disclosure, demonstrating a toe section with strategically placed merino wool absorbent materials in the areas between the toe sections labeled 3. The targeted merino wool absorbent combined with a 5 finger sock to serves to increase the benefits of improved movement to each toe. The targeted zone 3 may encompass the area in between the toes or the entire toe construction. As the toes of a wearer sweat, the merino wool absorbent is able to wick the moisture away from the toes section than the surrounding portions of the sock, which would not necessarily be as prone to sweating. The technique also has the advantages of great moisture absorption in the toe section, and creates a toe section that is resistant to staining and odor due to the natural properties of the merino wool fabric. The overall benefit is a sock with better properties than prior art.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

[0024] The invention is applicable in the fabric industry, and specifically the design and manufacture of socks.