Textile Fabric for Martial Arts Clothing

Abstract

The disclosed device relates to woven or knitted textile fabric for employment in martial arts clothing, such as fabric used for manufacture of gis and kimonos for karate and of Brazilian jiu jitsu. The textile fabric is formed of two different types of yarn. The first yarn is comprised of a strong material such as KEVLAR and the second is comprised of cotton.

Claims

1. A textile fabric comprising: a textile fabric formed of a first yarn and a second yarn; said first yarn being KEVLAR fiber forming substantially 30-40% of the total yarn of said textile fabric; and said second yarn of cotton forming substantially 60-70% said total yarn of said textile fabric.

2. A textile fabric comprising: a textile fabric formed of a first yarn and a second yarn; said first yarn being COOLMAX fiber forming substantially 30-40% of the total yarn of said textile fabric; and said second yarn of cotton forming substantially 60-70% said total yarn of said textile fabric.

3. A textile fabric comprising: a textile fabric formed of a first yarn and a second yarn; said first yarn being SPECTRA fiber forming substantially 30-40% of the total yarn of said textile fabric; and said second yarn of cotton forming substantially 60-70% said total yarn of said textile fabric.

4. The textile fabric of claim 1, formed to a pearl weave.

5. The textile fabric of claim 2 formed to a pearl weave.

6. The textile fabric of claim 3, formed to a pearl weave.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING FIGURES

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate some, but not the only nor exclusive examples of embodiments and/or features of the disclosed textile fabric device. It is intended that the embodiments and figures disclosed herein are to be considered illustrative of the invention herein, rather than limiting in any fashion. In the drawings:

[0024] FIG. 1 depicts a typical woven textile using the interwoven yarns and material configurations herein where yarns of both the warp and weft of the fabric are formed of two different materials.

[0025] FIG. 2 shows an enlarged section of another weave of textile fabric as herein described where two different materials included in either or both of the warp and weft are woven to form the textile fabric in a diagonal weave.

[0026] FIG. 3 shows another mode of the textile fabric for martial arts uniforms herein described wherein the a first yarn and second yarn are weft or warp knitted textile fabric.

[0027] FIG. 4 is a particularly preferred weave for the texile fabric herein known as a pearl weave or rice grain weave and has shown in experimentation with the yarn mix herein to yield a particularly strong but lightweight fabric.

[0028] FIG. 5 depicts the current most preferred percentages of yarn in the woven fabric herein when differing yarn is combined with a base yarn of cotton.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] Now referring to the drawings in FIGS. 1-5, wherein similar components are identified by like reference numerals, in all modes whether woven or knitted, there is included a first yarn 12 formed of cotton, and a second yarn formed of a synthetic or engineered material which imparts strength to the woven material.

[0030] As depicted in FIG. 2, which shows one mode of weaving of both the first yarn 12 and second yarn 14, the first yarn 12 is preferably in both the warp and weft of the formed fabric. The second yarn 14, may be included only in the warp direction W or only the weft or fill direction F, or the second yarn may be included to run both directions which has shown to yield better resistance to tearing and abrasion.

[0031] As noted in all modes of the textile fabric herein, the percentage of first yarn 12 formed of cotton is substantially 60-70% of the total weight of the woven or knitted fabric in all modes of woven or knitted fabric. The second yarn 14 formed of the materials herein noted, is substantially 30%-40% of the total weight of the woven fabric. By substantially is meant that the percentage may vary by 10% higher or lower than the stated amount.

[0032] In one preferred mode of the textile fabric herein, the second yarn 14, forming substantially 30%-40% of the total weight of the fabric, may be formed of KEVLAR or the generic substitute in one mode. In a second mode of the woven material, the second yarn 14 is formed of 30-40% SPECTRA which has shown to impart an exceptional resistance to tearing, ripping and abrasion, while still being light weight. In a third mode of the fabric herein, found to yield enhanced resistance to tearing, while concurrently yielding a cool and moisture absorbent fabric, the second yarn 14 forming substantially 30%-40% of the total fabric weight is AND 3-40% COOLMAX yarn.

[0033] In another mode, the COOLMAX yarn can be replaced with one or a combination of secondary fabrics from a group including bamboo, polynosic rayon, and beechwood. As noted earlier, to enhance the coolness of the resulting woven fabric, and the moisture absorbency and ability to wick perspiration, the second yarn 14 may be formed in a planar or oval shape.

[0034] Shown in FIG. 2, is an enlarged depiction of an angled weave of both a the first yarn 12 and second yarn 14 which yields a diagonal weave which is especially flexible and will stretch when pulled upon to resist tearing. The same percentages of the first yarn 12 and second yarn 14 above, are employable in this mode. Finally, shown in FIG. 3, is a section of knitted fabric formed of a first yarn 12 and second yarn 14 in the same weights relative to the total weight of the fabric as noted above.

[0035] As noted, shown in FIG. 4, is a particularly preferred type of weave for the textile fabric invention herein known as a pearl weave or rice grain weave. In experimentation with the yarn mixtures of FIG. 5 herein, a particularly tear resistant fabric was yielded which was also lightweight. In testing, users felt the fabric was easier to move in than other weaves, and was cooler during workouts. Consequently, particularly preferred is a pearl weave of a cotton base yarn and either KEVLAR, COOLMAX, or SPECTRA, in the percentages of total yarn in any weave noted in FIG. 5.

[0036] FIG. 5 depicts the current most preferred percentages of yarn, which should be included in the woven fabric herein, in any of the noted weaves or knits. As noted, the pearl weave of FIG. 4 in experimentation has shown to yield the strongest, yet supple and lightweight, fabric of all the different weave and knit patterns tested, and shown, and thus would be preferred.

[0037] As noted, any of the different configurations and components can be employed with any other configuration or component shown and described herein. Additionally, while the present invention has been described herein with reference to particular embodiments thereof and steps in the method of production, a latitude of modifications, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosures, it will be appreciated that in some instance some features, or configurations, or steps in formation of the invention could be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. All such changes, alternations and modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art are considered to be within the scope of this invention as broadly defined in the appended claims.

[0038] Further, the purpose of any abstract of this specification is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers, and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. Any such abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting, as to the scope of the invention in any way.