Knit apparel with integral airflow and standoff zones
US10889923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B21/207
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Knit apparel formed using knitted structures and yarn content to create zonal venting and material standoff are provided. In aspects, garments having standoff structures knitted into one or more zones within the garment, on an internal and/or external surface of the garment, include tops and half-tights. The standoff structures are created using missed stitches with floats adjacent knitted stitches are integral to the surrounding material. Additionally, garments having airflow apertures are included, with transfer-stitch structures creating integral openings within the surrounding material.
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