Garment for use in vigorous physical activities
US4195364A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S2/01
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A garment intended to be worn closest to the skin during vigorous physical activities in warm environments. The garment comprises a comparatively open warp knit fabric into the base of which are bound vertically extending cords. The warp knit fabric base is a mesh fabric consisting of thermo-settable synthetic fibres and is set to retain its shape, whereby it forces the cords to be displaced in parallel laterally upon movements, the cords being in contact with the skin. On account of its rigidity, the fabric provides an improved pumping effect upon relative movements between the garment and the body, thus improving the ventilation and carrying away of perspiration from the body. The garment has sufficient width to ensure that it is allowed to move unimpededly over the skin surface of the wearer.
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