CN109640722B

CN109640722B - Ventilated clothes

Info

Publication number: CN109640722B
Application number: CN201780053878.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 杰弗里·K·英格拉姆; 埃里克·R·诺尔; 卢克·A·佩齐门蒂
Original assignee: Nike Innovate CV USA
Current assignee: Nike Innovate CV USA
Priority date: 2016-09-01
Filing date: 2017-09-01
Publication date: 2022-05-06
Anticipated expiration: 2037-09-01
Also published as: WO2018045275A1; CN109640722A; CA3034446C; CA3034446A1; EP3506775A1

Abstract

The technology described herein relates to a ventilation and insulation garment (100) having an interior garment component (2410) comprising an inner panel (344) and an intermediate panel (320) attached at one or more seams (120) defining a chamber (130) for holding an insulating fill material (330). The seam has a first plurality of openings (110) extending through the inner panel and the intermediate panel. The outer garment component (2310) has a second plurality of openings positioned thereon such that the second plurality of openings are offset from the first plurality of openings when the outer garment component is worn with the inner garment component. The offset of the openings may enable moisture vapor or air to be transferred from the inside of the garment to the outside environment. The outer garment component and the inner garment component may be discrete pieces of clothing, or may be attached at one or more locations.

Description

Ventilated clothes

Technical Field

Aspects of the technology described herein relate to a garment having a vent that allows moisture vapor (moisture vapor) to exit the garment while still retaining heat from the wearer's body. More specifically, the technology described herein relates to breathable, insulating, cold weather garments that keep the wearer warm and dry during cold weather activities.

Background

In situations where it is desirable to remain active throughout the year, there is a need for breathable thermal garments for use during athletic activities in the months of cold climate. Conventional cold weather garments may not allow moisture vapor from perspiration and/or sufficient body heat to escape from the inside of the garment. This is particularly true when garments for cold climates include insulation, which can significantly reduce the rate of moisture vapor transmission through the garment. For garments constructed of water resistant fabrics, capturing moisture from perspiration can be particularly problematic. For example, garments having a filling material such as down or fibers are typically constructed of a textile that is resistant to partially or completely penetrating the filling material of the textile. Such anti-fill textiles may be produced using a treatment, such as a durable water repellent treatment (DWR) or by weaving or knitting a textile of sufficient weight to hold the fill material. While these methods generally waterproof textiles, they may trap moisture vapor inside the garment, which may cause wearer discomfort, and may make the garment less effective than an insulating garment (insulating garment) in cold climates.

Summary of The Invention

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

The technology described herein relates generally to a thermal and breathable ventilation garment (left breathable) that can facilitate the release of moisture vapor and heat from the inside of the garment. Ventilated garments according to the techniques described herein may be advantageous, for example, for wearers who are performing physical exercises, such as aerobic exercise (e.g., running, cycling, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, etc.), physical labor, or other sweat-producing activities. One possible physiological response when a person moves is to cool the body by releasing water in the form of sweat. Perspiration still occurs in cold weather and can increase when a person wears heat-insulating garments. Accordingly, one aspect of the technology described herein is to provide an insulating garment that can protect a wearer from external environmental conditions while still allowing moisture from perspiration to escape to the external environment. In addition, the techniques can regulate the internal temperature of the garment by facilitating heat transfer through the garment.

The techniques described herein allow moisture and/or heat to escape from the garment through channels formed, for example, between the outer garment piece and the inner garment piece. In an exemplary aspect, the inner garment piece may include an inner opening to the channel, and the outer garment piece may include an outer opening from the channel. Each channel may have a plurality of inner and outer openings. And each garment may have multiple channels. The techniques described herein offset the interior opening from the exterior opening to provide an indirect path for moisture vapor and/or air to exit the garment. In other words, offsetting the openings causes the moisture vapor to traverse the channels as it exits the garment, rather than passing directly through the inner openings to the outer openings. Furthermore, offsetting the openings also causes the heat generated by the body to traverse the channels before exiting the garment, thereby preventing rapid heat loss. Accordingly, one objective of the techniques described herein is to facilitate moisture transport away from the garment while maintaining an appropriate amount of heat loss.

The insulating and venting garment may be made of a lightweight fabric and may include a plurality of insulating down or synthetic fiber filled chambers, optionally separated by seams. In one aspect, a garment is woven or knitted to include a chamber that is created without seams. When seams are included in the garment, the seams separating the chambers may be spaced at varying intervals and may have any orientation and/or shape. In one example, the ventilation garment may be a stand-alone garment. The garment may be in the form of a vest to cover a core area of a human body, a sleeved coat or jacket, pants, full body suits, shirts, tights, intimate apparel or the like.

In one exemplary aspect, the seam may be formed by, for example, actively bonding two panels (e.g., an inner panel and an outer panel) of fabric together to form an outer garment panel. The seams may be bonded together, for example, by sewing or bonding the two pieces of fabric together with a suitable adhesive tape (adhesive tape) material, or by using an adhesive tape and sewing or bonding. In the case of certain fabrics, a belt may not be needed if the fabric may be bonded without the use of a belt.

In one example, an interior opening may be formed in the inner sheet at the seam region, an exterior opening offset from the interior opening, an exterior opening may be formed in the outer sheet at the seam region, and a channel may be formed connecting the interior opening with the exterior opening at the seam region. When both the inner and outer openings are located in the seam area, the seam may then be formed by a method that does not seal the inner and outer sheets together in the seam area where the openings are located, such as by two parallel sewn or bonded tracks, thereby creating a channel connecting the inner opening to the outer opening.

In another exemplary aspect, the thermal ventilation garment may include an additional inner panel attached at one or more regions to an outer garment panel having chambers separated by seams. In this aspect, the inner opening may be formed in the additional inner sheet, and the outer opening may be formed in the seam region between the chambers, with the inner opening being offset from the outer opening. A channel is then formed in the space between the further inner sheet and the outer garment sheet having chambers separated by seams.

Additional objects, advantages and novel features will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following, or may be learned by practice of the techniques described herein.

Brief Description of Drawings

The techniques described herein are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a view of an exemplary ventilation garment according to the technology described herein;

FIG. 2 is a close-up view of a ventilation seam from the ventilation garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a close-up view of a section of a ventilation channel and an insulating chamber from the ventilation garment of FIG. 1, according to techniques described herein;

FIG. 4 is a view of a different exemplary ventilation garment according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 5 is a close-up view of a vent seam with traces from the vent garment of FIG. 4 according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 6 is a close-up view of a section of a vent seam from the garment of FIG. 4, according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a small section of the seam area in FIG. 6, with the insulating chamber shown relative to the opening in the seam according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 8 is a further example ventilation garment including a mesh back section, according to techniques described herein;

FIG. 9 is a view of a further example ventilation garment having a partial ventilation insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the partial ventilated insulation section of FIG. 9 in accordance with techniques described herein;

FIG. 11 is a view of a ventilated pant having a partially ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 12 is a front view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 13 is a rear view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a ventilated pant having a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a ventilated pant having a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 16 is a front view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 17 is a rear view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 18 is a front view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 19 is a rear view of a ventilated upper garment with a partial ventilated insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 20 is a front view of a ventilated fleece topper having a partial ventilated insulation section in accordance with the techniques described herein;

FIG. 21 is a front view of a vented outer cover having a hood and a partial vented insulation section according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 22 is a flow chart of an exemplary method of manufacturing a vented garment according to the techniques described herein;

FIG. 23 is a front view of a ventilation garment according to the technology described herein;

FIG. 24 is a front view of the ventilation garment of FIG. 23 with portions removed to show internal garment components in accordance with the techniques described herein;

FIG. 25 is a perspective close-up view of a section of the vented garment of FIG. 23, according to techniques described herein;

FIG. 26 is a partially exploded close-up view of the ventilation garment of FIG. 25, according to the techniques described herein;

fig. 27 is a perspective close-up view of a section of a ventilation garment according to the technology described herein;

FIG. 28 is a partial perspective close-up view of a section of the vented garment of FIG. 27 in accordance with the techniques described herein;

fig. 29 is an exploded view of a vented garment system according to the techniques described herein; and

fig. 30 is a flow chart illustrating a method of manufacturing a ventilation garment according to the techniques described herein.

Detailed description of the invention

The aspects described throughout this specification are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Alternative aspects will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the described aspects pertain upon reading this disclosure, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Moreover, aspects of the technology are well suited to achieving certain features and possible advantages set forth throughout this disclosure, as well as others inherent therein. It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is covered by and within the scope of the claims.

The technology relates generally to a garment structure that facilitates the passive transfer of moisture and/or body heat from an interior portion of the garment to an exterior portion of the garment. For example, a garment may have an interior layer (e.g., an interior panel) and an exterior layer (e.g., an exterior garment panel), and aspects of the present technology relate to transferring moisture vapor and/or heat from the interior layer to the exterior layer. The moisture vapor and/or heat may then be dissipated or dispersed into the space outside the garment.

In one example of the present technology, one or more channels extend between the outer sheet and the inner sheet. In an exemplary aspect, the inner sheet comprises an inner opening or inlet to the channel and the outer sheet comprises an outer opening or outlet from the same channel. Each channel may have a plurality of inner and outer openings. Each garment may have a plurality of channels.

In another aspect, the techniques described herein offset the inner and outer openings to provide an indirect path for moisture vapor and/or heat to transfer from the inner sheet to the outer sheet. In other words, the offset inner and outer openings create a channel that may include one or more directional changes and that is not completely perpendicular to the respective planes of the inner and outer sheets. The indirect channels may also provide resistance to air movement and moisture, which helps regulate the amount of air and moisture that exits the garment. In one exemplary aspect, the materials of construction and the length of the indirect path can be used in the garment to provide the appropriate amount of resistance to achieve the desired moisture and heat transfer. Accordingly, one object of the technology described herein is to facilitate moisture transport away from the garment while minimizing heat loss.

The inner opening and the outer opening may be positioned in different portions of the inner garment portion and the outer garment portion. For example, in one aspect, the external opening is located in the seam area. Various techniques may be used to create the external openings in the seam. For example, after the seam is formed, the seam may then be perforated with a laser cutter, ultrasonic cutting wheel, water jet cutter, mechanical cutter, or the like to form an opening or perforation. With some types of equipment, the attaching step and the perforating step can be performed simultaneously, for example by using welding and cutting wheels. The plurality of openings cut in the seam may have different shapes and sizes and may produce different patterns. The plurality of exterior openings may be continuous along the seam or may be intermittently placed along the seam. In addition, multiple external openings can be strategically placed on seams located near a large sweat area (e.g., along the back of the wearer or under the arms of the wearer). The size and number of the plurality of external openings can be optimized to allow the desired level of ventilation while still maintaining thermal insulation near the wearer's body.

In one aspect of the technology, the internal opening to the channel is located in the seam region and/or on a further inner panel attached to the outer garment panel with the seam region. In both cases, the inner opening is configured to be offset from the outer opening. When both the inner and outer openings are located in the seam area, the seam may then be formed by a method, such as two parallel rails that are sewn or otherwise joined, defining a channel between the rails that does not completely seal the inner and outer sheets together at the seam. When the inner opening is located on the further inner panel, which is attached to the outer garment panel having the seam region, the channel may be formed in a space between the further inner panel and the outer garment panel having the seam region.

Construction material

A ventilated garment according to the technology described herein may be constructed using a fabric treated with a down-proof chemical treatment and/or with a water repellent treatment (which may also act as a down-proof treatment), such chemical treatment being referred to as DWR (durable water repellent treatment). Although DWR is a water repellent chemical treatment, except forBesides being waterproof, the fabric is also very suitable for down-proof fabrics, especially light fabrics and ultra-light fabrics. For example, a fabric that may particularly benefit from DWR treatment for down protection is a light fabric (89 g/m)²To 30g/m²) And ultra-light weight fabrics (29 g/m)²Or lighter). In some instances, down may have sharp rods that can pierce holes through a lightweight fabric, making the fabric more susceptible to damage or loss of down over time. Other types of fill materials, such as polyester fibers, may be less sharp than down, but still present challenges for inclusion in lightweight textiles. Heavier weight fabrics, e.g. having a thickness of 90g/m²To 149g/m²Or even 150g/m²To 250g/m²Or higher ranges, may be inherently more resistant to down and may or may not require a down-proof treatment, depending on the particular type of fabric/textile. Both heavy and light weight fabrics can be used in garments according to the techniques described herein. Lighter weight fabrics may be more desirable in the manufacture of athletic and/or high aerobic activity insulation garments to minimize garment weight.

The insulating garment according to the invention may be made of a lightweight fabric and may comprise a large number of insulating down or synthetic fibre filled chambers separated by seams. The seams separating the chambers may be located in different regions of the garment, spaced at different intervals and may have any orientation and/or shape. The seam may be formed by actively bonding the outer or outer panel and the inner or inner panel of the fabric together using a suitable adhesive tape material, by sewing the two panels of fabric together, or by using both adhesive tape and sewing. In the case of certain fabrics, if the fabrics can be joined without the use of a belt, then a belt may not be required.

In one aspect, the insulating region and/or one or more portions of the ventilation garment may be constructed using a knitting or knitting process (e.g., a knitting or knitting machine may be programmed to form the various structures or configurations described herein). For example, such a knitting or knitting process may be used to form a seamless or near seamless garment or portion thereof.

Form factor

The ventilated insulation garments described herein may take several forms. In one example of a garment according to the techniques described herein, the garment may be a stand-alone garment. The garment may be in the form of a vest to cover a core region of a human body, a sleeved coat or jacket, pants, full body suits, ski pants, fleece, garment liner, or the like.

Alternatively, garments according to the technology described herein may be used as removable interior insulation panels having an outer cover (outer shell) that may or may not be weather proof. The interior insulating sheet can also be worn as a separate garment when separated from the outer cover. As in the previous examples, the removable inner insulating sheet may be present as a vest, a jacket, a full body suit, etc., depending on the type of garment and protection desired. For example, if the outer cover is a long sleeve jacket, the interior insulating sheet may appear as a vest, a jacket, or a jacket with removable sleeves to convert to a vest, depending on the amount of insulation needed. The interior insulating sheet may be secured to the outer cover by a zipper mechanism, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or other fastening mechanisms and/or combinations of fastening mechanisms.

Furthermore, the ventilation garment may be designed as an outer cover. In other words, the interior insulating and breathable sheet according to the techniques described herein may be permanently attached to the outer cover, rather than removable. This may be accomplished by permanently attaching the outer cover to the inner insulating and breathable sheet at one or more areas using, for example, stitching, bonding, welding, adhesives, and the like. Alternatively, the interior insulating and breathable panels may be integrated into the outer cover panels by integrally forming the interior insulating and breathable panels with the outer cover, for example, using a designed knitting and/or weaving process. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Definition of

An outer garment component: as used herein, the phrase "exterior garment component" describes an assembly of one or more panels positioned on the exterior of the garment.

An outer sheet: as used herein, the phrase "exterior panel" describes a panel on the exterior of a garment. The outer panel may or may not be exposed to the outside environment, for example, if the garment is worn under another garment or layer. The outer sheet itself may comprise one or more plies.

External opening: as used herein, the phrase "exterior opening" describes an opening in an exterior panel or in one or more panels forming an exterior garment component.

Inner garment components: as used herein, the phrase "inner garment component" describes an assembly of one or more panels inside or inboard of an outer garment component.

An inner sheet: as used herein, the phrase "inner sheet" describes a sheet that is inside or inside the outer sheet. The garment may have a plurality of interior panels. For example, when there are multiple sheets in the outer interior, the inner sheet may or may not be adjacent to the outer sheet.

An internal opening: as used herein, the phrase "interior opening" describes an opening in an interior sheet or sheet that forms an interior component.

An intermediate sheet: as used herein, the phrase "intermediate sheet" describes a sheet positioned between at least two other sheets. The middle sheet may be adjacent to the outer sheet, the inner sheet, or one or more additional middle sheets.

Water-resistant fabric: as used herein, a "water resistant fabric" is a fabric that is substantially impermeable to water. In some exemplary aspects, the term "water resistant fabric" may be defined as a fabric having a water resistance of greater than 1,000mm, which is the amount of water in mm that may be suspended on the fabric prior to water penetration. However, values above and below this threshold are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Air-impermeable fabric: as used herein, an "air impermeable fabric" is a fabric that exhibits a low moisture vapor transmission rate. In some exemplary aspects, when the fabric has a thickness of less than 1000 (g/m)²Wet steam transport rate of/d)In terms of rate, a fabric can be defined as being impermeable to air, and the rate of moisture vapor transmission is the rate at which water vapor passes through the fabric in grams of water vapor per square meter of fabric per 24 hours (g/m)²And d) measuring. However, values above and below this threshold are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Weather-resistant fabric: as used herein, a "weatherable fabric" is a fabric that is generally resistant to water and/or wind. In some cases, the weatherable fabric may comprise a fabric that is substantially impermeable to water and exhibits a low moisture vapor transmission rate.

A channel: as used herein, the term "channel" is a space between layers of a garment in which the layers of the garment are not directly connected. The channels are configured and allow passage of moisture or wet steam and/or air.

Fig. 1 is a front view of a ventilation garment 100 according to the techniques described herein. The ventilation garment 100 in fig. 1 may be made of conventional synthetic or natural fabrics. The fabrics may be water repellent and fill-proof or alternatively, for example in the case of light fabrics, they may need to be treated with a water-and/or down-proof chemical, such as for example a chemical treatment known as DWR (durable water repellent treatment). Because the thermal garment may be filled with down or synthetic thermal fibers, these treatments may help prevent the filling from puncturing the fabric and help prevent moisture from the environment from entering into the garment. However, as noted earlier, a disadvantage of these chemical treatments on fabrics is that these treatments may reduce the ability of the wet steam to evaporate from the garment.

In an exemplary aspect, the ventilation garment of fig. 1 may be constructed by cutting an inner sheet and a corresponding outer sheet for each section of the garment 100 from a piece of fabric (not shown). Adhesive tape suitable for a particular type of fabric may be placed on the interior face of one of the sheets along a predetermined section of the sheet to form a chamber having a desired shape. Once the adhesive strip is set in place, the second sheet can be aligned with the adhesive strip on top of the sheet with its interior facing the strip. The two sheets can then be pressed together with an applied force and/or energy sufficient to activate the adhesive tape to create a bond between the two sheets. The adhesive tape may be activated by, for example, heat, or ultrasonic energy, or any other type of applied energy. Once the fabric is joined, seams, such as seams 120, are formed, where seams 120 define or delimit chambers, such as chamber 130, between each seam 120. In an exemplary aspect, as shown in fig. 3, the inner and outer panels bonded together at seam 120 form an outer garment panel.

The chamber 130 may then be filled with down or synthetic insulating fibers. Depending on the size and/or shape of the formed chamber 130, the chamber 130 may be filled with down or thermal-insulating (thermal-insulating) fibers or manually or mechanically.

In different examples of ventilated garments, seams may be created without the use of adhesive tape, depending on the fabric material used. For example, the fabric may be formed of fibers that are responsive to different stimuli (e.g., heat, sound waves, mechanical pressure, chemicals, water, etc.). Upon application of a stimulus to the fabric, the fibers may undergo a transition that causes the fibers to adhere or bond to one another. In this regard, the stimulus may be applied only to those portions of the fabric where a seam is desired. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

In an exemplary aspect, seams 120 may be spaced apart in a substantially horizontal orientation on garment 100, as shown in fig. 1. Or seams 120 may be spaced in a generally vertical orientation on garment 100. The spacing of the seams 120 may vary, as may the relative orientation of the seams 120 and/or the shape of the seams 120, enabling the chamber 130 to be of different shapes and/or sizes. In some aspects, the seams 120 may be spaced apart such that there is minimal space between the seams 120, resulting in a smaller sized chamber 130 with less insulating filler. In other aspects, the seams 120 may be widely spaced to create larger sized chambers 130 with larger amounts of insulating filler. In some exemplary aspects, the spacing between the seams 120 may be greater than the width of the seams 120. In other exemplary aspects, the spacing between the seams 120 may be greater than twice the width of the seams 120, and so on. Exemplary distances of adjacent seams 120 may include, for example, between 1cm and 20cm, between 2cm and 15cm, and/or between 3cm and 10cm, although ranges above and below these values are contemplated herein. In various aspects, the spacing between adjacent seams 120 may vary depending on the amount of insulation desired for different portions of garment 100.

The seam 120 may be perforated during bonding, after bonding, and/or after filling the chamber 130. In an exemplary aspect, the opening 110 in the seam 120 can be formed using, for example, a laser, an ultrasonic cutter, a water jet cutter, a mechanical cutter, or the like. The seam 120 may be formed and perforated to form the opening 110 simultaneously in a single step, provided that suitable equipment is present, although the seam 120 and the opening 110 may be formed in separate steps without departing from the scope of the techniques described herein. In other aspects, the opening 110 can be integrally formed in the seam 120 during the knitting or weaving process. Likewise, the seam 120 itself may be formed during the knitting or weaving process. For example, a jacquard head may be used to knit seam 120 and chamber 130 integrally. Furthermore, this same knitting or weaving process may be used to entirely fill the chambers 130 with floating yarns (float yarns) as the chambers 130 are produced. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

The plurality of openings 110 may provide ventilation and moisture management by allowing moisture vapor from perspiration to escape to the external environment. The location of the openings 110 in the inner and outer sheets may vary in different ways. For example, the opening 110 may penetrate both panels in the seam 120 (e.g., penetrate the outer garment panel in the seam 120), and as shown in fig. 3 and discussed below, additional offset openings may be provided in additional inner panels. In another example, in a two-piece garment (e.g., in a garment that includes only an outer garment piece and no additional inner piece), the hole or opening 110 in the outer piece in seam 120 may be offset from the opening in the inner piece at seam 120, as shown and discussed below with reference to, for example, fig. 6 and 7.

Fig. 2 is a close-up view of one of the seams 120. The seam 120 may be formed as described above (e.g., bonding the outer panel to the inner panel at the seam 120 to form the outer garment panel), may be in the form of a straight line (as shown), a curve, a wavy line, or in any other shape that may be useful, for example, in both forming and defining the cavity 130 and in visually appealing aspects. The plurality of openings 110 may be the same size or different sizes (as shown). The plurality of openings 110 may be of different shapes, such as circular (as shown), triangular, rectangular, or any other shape as desired. The plurality of openings 110 may be evenly spaced in a straight line, a curved line, a zigzag, or any other suitable shape for placing the plurality of openings 110 over the seam 120. Further, there may be multiple rows of openings on each seam 120, depending on the size of the respective openings. The plurality of openings 110 may be present continuously along the seam 120 (as shown), or may be present intermittently along the seam 120, or may be strategically placed only in areas where perspiration is present, such as along the back of the wearer, under the arms of the wearer, between the legs of the wearer, etc.

The garment structure may become more apparent with reference to fig. 3, which shows an angled cross-sectional view 300 of a small section of the garment 100 in fig. 3. A garment 100 according to the techniques described herein may be constructed of an outer panel 310 and an intermediate panel 320 that together form an outer garment panel 305, and an inner panel 344. In an exemplary aspect, one or more of

sheets

310, 320, and/or 344 may be formed from a substantially water impermeable fabric and/or a fabric exhibiting a low moisture vapor transmission rate. Further, in an exemplary aspect, the inner sheet 344 may comprise a mesh material, or a material having moisture-wicking or moisture-management properties. Including a mesh material or a material with moisture wicking or moisture management properties as the inner sheet 344 can increase the comfort of the wearer.

The seams 120 and chambers 130 may be created as described above with reference to fig. 1 (e.g., outer panel 310 is bonded to middle panel 320 at seams 120 to form outer garment panel 305). The edges of the chamber 130 are formed by the seam 120. In other words, the seam 120 delimits and defines the chamber 130. The chamber 130 may then be filled with a filler 330, such as down or synthetic fibers. In some aspects, once filled, the vapor transmission rate of the garment 100 may be reduced even when the fabric used to form the garment 100 includes breathable material, as the chamber 130 may prevent the transmission of moisture vapor through the garment 100. The openings 110 extending through the seam 120 may include exterior openings as they are open to the outside environment.

In an exemplary aspect, the inner panel 344 may be slightly loosely attached to the outer garment panel 305 at one or more locations such that the inner panel 344 may be spaced apart from the outer garment panel 305 at regions where it is not attached. In other words, a void or space 340 may be formed between the inner sheet 344 and the inward facing surface of the middle sheet 320, wherein the space 340 may serve as a channel for transporting moisture vapor and/or air. The inner sheet 344 includes a plurality of inner openings, such as inner openings 342. The openings 342 may be considered interior openings because they do not communicate directly with the outside environment, as compared to the exterior openings 110. The inner opening 342 in the inner sheet 344 is configured such that the inner opening 342 is offset from the outer opening 110. In other words, there is no direct communication path between the external opening 110 and the internal opening 342. This is represented in fig. 3 by arrow 348, arrow 348 representing the path that wet steam and/or air will travel through as it travels, i.e.: 1) from the wearer's body, 2) through the inner opening 342, 3) into the space 340, and 4) out of the outer opening 110, where moisture vapor can be vented to the outside environment.

The interior openings 342 in the inner sheet 344 may be distributed throughout the inner sheet 344 and/or may be located in particular areas depending on the level of ventilation and/or breathability desired in the particular areas. In an exemplary aspect, the interior opening 342 on the interior panel 344 is configured to not overlap with the exterior opening 110 associated with the exterior garment panel 305. In another exemplary aspect, the distribution of the interior openings 342 in the interior sheet 344 may be configured such that a majority (e.g., greater than 50%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) of the interior openings 342 do not overlap with the exterior openings 110.

The size and number of openings 342 and openings 110 may be adjusted to provide different ventilation and breathability characteristics while still maintaining the structural integrity of the fabric and a high level of insulation. For example, larger sizes and a greater number of openings 342 and openings 110 in portions of the garment 100 may provide a higher degree of ventilation and breathability characteristics for those portions. In another example, smaller sizes and a smaller number of openings 342 and openings 110 in other portions of the garment 100 may provide a lower degree of ventilation and breathability characteristics. Thus, by adjusting the size and/or number of openings 342 and openings 110, different ventilation and breathability characteristics may be imparted to different portions of garment 100. In an exemplary aspect, the width dimension of each individual opening 342 and opening 110 may be in any range from 0.1mm to 5mm, and the spacing between each respective opening 342 and opening 110, as measured from edge to edge, may be in any range from 0.5mm to 10 mm. Other sizes and/or spacings of the openings 342 and the openings 110 may be used without departing from the scope of the techniques described herein.

Referring now to fig. 4-7 in general, and to fig. 4 in particular, a front view of another different ventilation garment 400 is shown in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein. With respect to garment 400, garment 400 may include an outer panel bonded to an inner panel at seams 420 to form an outer garment panel, wherein seams 420 define chambers 430 that may be filled with a filler material. Garment 400 may have additional interior panels as described with respect to garment 100. The ventilation garment 400 in fig. 4 may be constructed in a manner similar to that described above with respect to the garment 100 shown in fig. 1 to form seams 420. In addition, seam 420 may also be reinforced by adding stitching 470 along its upper seam boundary 510 and/or lower seam boundary 520, as can be seen in the close-up view of fig. 5. Although stitching is shown in fig. 5, other methods of selectively attaching seam 420 are also contemplated herein, such as using adhesives, bonding, spot welding, and the like. Stitching 470 may be applied mechanically and/or manually, and may use any type of thread, natural or synthetic. Likewise, stitching 470 may be applied before or after opening 410 is formed and/or before or after chamber 430 is filled. In one aspect, the portion of seam 420 between upper seam boundary 510 and lower seam boundary 520 is configured to remain open to form a channel for moisture vapor and/or air to pass between the outer sheet and the inner sheet.

The ventilation garment 400 may be ventilated using offset openings in the seam 420. In other words, the outer opening 410 in the outer panel of the garment may be offset from the opening in the inner panel of the garment at seam 420 (better shown in fig. 6 and 7). The offset openings force moisture through channels formed in the seam 420 between the inner and outer sheets. The arrangement of the outer and inner openings is illustrated in more detail in fig. 6 and 7.

Fig. 6 shows an angled cross-sectional view 600 of a small section of garment 400. Garment 400 according to the techniques described herein may be constructed of an inner panel 620 and an outer panel 610, where inner panel 620 is attached to outer panel 610 at seam 420 to form outer garment panel 605. The seam 420 delimits and partially defines a chamber 430. The chamber 430 may then be filled with a filler 630, such as down or synthetic fibers.

In the example shown in fig. 6, seam 420 includes both outer opening 410 and inner opening 415 (shown in dashed circles), with inner opening 415 being offset from outer opening 410. In some exemplary aspects, the exterior opening 410 is formed only through the exterior sheet 610 and may be open to or in communication with the exterior environment, while the interior opening 415 is formed only through the interior sheet 620 and is not in direct communication with the exterior environment. As used herein, the term "offset" means that the interior region of the outer opening 410 does not overlap with the interior region of the inner opening 415. The offset of exterior opening 410 from interior opening 415 forces moisture and/or heat exiting garment 400 through the channels connecting interior opening 415 and exterior opening 410 in seam 420, as shown in fig. 7.

Fig. 7 provides a cross-section of a seam 420 to illustrate the offset nature of the outer opening 410 and the inner opening 415 according to one aspect. As previously described and as shown in fig. 5, the seam 420 is formed by partially attaching the outer panel 610 and the inner panel 620 at the upper seam boundary 510 and the lower seam boundary 520. By attaching only the sheet 610 and the sheet 620 at the upper seam boundary 510 and the lower seam boundary 520, a channel or space 710 is maintained between the outer sheet 610 and the inner sheet 620, as shown in fig. 7. Thus, as shown by arrows 712, moisture vapor and/or air will exit the wearer's body by traveling through the inner opening 415, through the channel or space 710, and exiting through the outer opening 410 where it can dissipate into the external environment. The exterior openings 410 and interior openings 415 are shown as being evenly spaced and/or sized in fig. 6 and 7, but other arrangements as described herein are possible.

As with the ventilation garment 100 of fig. 1, the ventilation garment 400 of fig. 4 may be made of conventional synthetic or natural fabrics. The fabric may be water repellent and down proof, or alternatively such as in ultra light weight fabrics (29 g/m)²Or less) and lightweight fabric (89 g/m)²-30g/m²) In this case, the fabric may need to be treated with a chemical that is waterproof and down-proof, such as for example a chemical treatment known as DWR (durable water repellent treatment).

In some exemplary aspects, the insulating chamber in a vented garment according to the techniques described herein may be formed by welding a separate piece of fabric at each seam, or, as discussed earlier, may be formed between two full pieces with adhesive tape pressed in strategic locations. In examples where the chambers may be formed by welding separate pieces of fabric at each seam, this would allow for the introduction of different textures, colors or functions by introducing different types of fabrics at different sections of the garment. Further, as described earlier, in one aspect, the insulating region and/or one or more portions of the ventilation garment are constructed using a designed weaving or knitting process (e.g., programming a weaving or knitting machine to form these structures).

Further, the example of the ventilated thermal garment shown in the examples of fig. 1 and 4 is a ventilated cold climate coat or jacket. However, insulated, ventilated garments according to the technology described herein may also be constructed in the form of vests, pants, overalls, gloves, hats, and the like. Figure 8 is an example of a vest 800 according to the techniques described herein. As seen in fig. 8, the vest 800 may have a seam 820 with a plurality of openings 810, the seam 820 forming an insulating chamber 840, the insulating chamber 840 may be filled with down or any other insulating material such as polyester fibers. In exemplary aspects, the insulating portion of the vest 800 can be formed as shown in figure 3, and/or the insulating portion of the vest 800 can be formed as shown in figures 5-7. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein. The vest 800 may be used by a runner as a lightweight, breathable, insulating garment. The vest 800 may include a mesh ventilation area 850 to provide additional ventilation.

In various embodiments, the vented insulation areas as described herein can be located in portions of the garment, rather than throughout the garment. Fig. 9 shows a garment 900, the garment 900 having a right chest vented insulation area 902, a left chest vented insulation area 904, a left arm vented insulation area 906, and a right arm vented insulation area 908. The vented

insulation areas

902, 904, 906, and 908 may be positioned to maximize heat retention while still allowing moisture to drain. For example, the ventilated

insulation areas

902, 904, 906, and 908 may be located in areas of the body that produce more sweat or areas that produce more heat or require increased escape of steam, such as the chest area, thighs, etc. Another example is that the

insulated areas

902, 904, 906, and 908 may be located in areas of the body that are more sensitive to cold. The insulating

regions

902, 904, 906, and 908 can also be positioned based on the comfort of the wearer while exercising.

Turning now to fig. 10, a cross-section of a right chest vented insulation area 902 is provided. The right chest ventilation insulation region 902 may be installed within the garment 900 by, for example, cutting a portion of the garment 900 and adding the insulation region 902 in place of the cut out region. The insulating region 902 is joined to the garment 900 at

seams

1008 and 1010. The right chest ventilation insulation region 902 includes a chamber 1020, the chamber 1020 being formed by joining the inner sheet 1006 and the outer sheet 1007 at one or more seams 1005 to form an outer garment sheet. In an exemplary aspect, seam 1005 includes an offset outer opening 1004 and an inner opening 1002. This configuration is similar to that shown in, for example, fig. 6 and 7. Alternatively, seam 1005 may include exterior opening 1004, and an interior opening may be formed in panel 1012 attached to the interior facing side (next to the wearer) of interior panel 1006 of the garment, with channel or space 1030 formed between panel 1012 and interior panel 1006. This configuration would be similar to that shown in fig. 3. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Turning now to fig. 11-20, a number of exemplary configurations of insulating regions are depicted in accordance with aspects herein. The insulating regions shown in these figures have exemplary exterior/interior opening configurations similar to those shown, for example, in fig. 3 and/or fig. 5-7. For example, fig. 11 depicts a thermal insulation region within a pant 1100. Right and left

heat retaining regions

1104, 1102 are located in the tibial region, but are not limited in this respect. The insulation area may be installed at other pant locations.

Fig. 12 depicts a hold-warm region within a sports top piece 1200 in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein. As shown in the perspective view of fig. 12, the sports top garment 1200 includes a chest insulating region 1210, right and left shoulder insulating regions 1220, and right and left upper arm insulating regions 1232. Fig. 13 depicts another perspective view of the sports top garment 1200, and more clearly illustrates the right shoulder hold-warm region 1220 and the right upper arm hold-warm region 1232 in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein.

Turning now to fig. 14, an area of insulation within compression pants (pants) 1400 is illustrated, in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein. The pant 1400 includes a right thigh warming area 1410 and a left thigh warming area 1420. The pant 1400 also includes a right shin insulation area 1430 and a left shin insulation area 1432. In an exemplary aspect, the tights 1400 may include only a right thigh insulation area 1410 and a left thigh insulation area 1420. This aspect is illustrated in fig. 15, where fig. 15 depicts a pair of briefs 1500 having a right thigh insulating region 1510 and a left thigh insulating region 1520.

Turning now to fig. 16, an insulated region within a sports top 1600 in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein is illustrated. The sport top 1600 includes a right chest insulation region 1610 and a left chest insulation region 1612. The sports top garment 1600 also includes left and right shoulder warming regions 1614, left and right upper arm warming regions 1616, and left and right forearm warming regions 1618. Turning now to fig. 17, a rear view of the sports jacket 1600 illustrates a right rear insulated region 1620 and a left rear insulated region 1630 in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein.

Turning now to fig. 18, a thermal insulation region within sports top 1800 is illustrated in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein. The athletic top garment 1800 includes a chest insulating region 1810, right and left shoulder insulating regions 1814, right and left upper arm insulating regions 1816, right and left arm forearm insulating regions 1812, and right and left insulating regions 1818 (only left insulating region 1818 is shown in fig. 18). Turning now to fig. 19, a rear view of the sports upper 1800 further illustrates a back insulated region 1820 and a right insulated region 1818 in accordance with an aspect of the technology described herein.

Turning now to fig. 20, a thermal insulation region within wool top/coat 2000 is shown, in accordance with aspects of the techniques described herein. Fleece jacket 2000 includes a left chest insulating region 2004 and a right chest insulating region 2008. Body 2002 of fleece jacket 2000 may comprise a breathable fleece material. The zipper 2006 may provide access to a pocket (not shown). The pockets may be constructed of a mesh material or another breathable material that works in conjunction with the insulating regions 2004 to facilitate the transfer of heat and moisture through the fleece jacket 2000.

Turning now to fig. 21, an insulating region within a hood-equipped jacket 2100 is illustrated, in accordance with aspects of the technology described herein. The hood-equipped jacket 2100 includes a left chest insulating region 2112 and a right chest insulating region 2110. The jacket 2100 may also include a hood 2118. The jacket 2100 also includes a right neck insulation region 2114 and a left neck insulation region 2116, which may also be aligned with the mouth and/or nose region of the wearer. As such, the right neck insulation region 2114 and the left neck insulation region 2116 can help facilitate the transfer of moisture vapor, heat, and gases (e.g., carbon dioxide) away from the lower region of the wearer.

Turning now to fig. 22, a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method 2200 of manufacturing a vented garment is provided. The ventilation garment may be a coat, vest, pant, full body suit, etc., and may comprise any of the configurations described herein. At step 2210, the outer, corresponding middle and inner panels of the section for the ventilation garment are cut. In one aspect, the process is repeated for each section of the garment, and once completed at step 2260, the sections are then joined to form the final ventilation garment.

At step 2220, the outer panel and the middle panel are attached together at a plurality of seams to form an outer garment panel. The plurality of seams are spaced apart to define boundaries of a plurality of hollow chambers defined by the outer sheet and the middle sheet. The hollow chambers may be of different sizes and shapes to provide different degrees of thermal insulation.

At step 2230, an exterior opening is formed through the plurality of seams. The external openings may have varying numbers as well as different sizes and/or different shapes. The openings may be formed via, for example, laser cutting, water jet cutting, mechanical cutting, and the like. Alternatively, when the sheet is formed by a designed weaving or knitting process, the openings may be formed by the weaving or knitting process. At step 2240, an interior opening is formed in the inner sheet by any of the methods outlined above. The internal openings may have different sizes and different shapes.

At step 2250, the plurality of hollow chambers defined by the seams are filled with an insulating material, such as down or other synthetic fibers.

At step 2260, the inner panel is attached to the inward-facing portion of the outer or outer garment panel at one or more regions to form a vent channel or space bounded by the inward-facing side of the outer or outer garment panel and the outward-facing side of the inner panel. In one exemplary aspect, the separate inner opening and the separate outer opening do not substantially overlap after the inner panel is attached to the outer or outer garment panel. In other words, the inner opening is offset from the outer opening. The outer opening and the inner opening are connected by a vent passage or space between the inner sheet and the outer garment sheet.

In one aspect, one or more portions of the ventilation garment are constructed using a designed knitting or knitting process (e.g., programming a knitting or knitting machine to form these structures). For example, the outer and inner panels may be formed together by a knitting and weaving process, wherein the knitting or weaving process may be used to form the seams and/or the outer and inner openings. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

In an alternative manufacturing method, an outer sheet and a corresponding inner sheet for a section of a garment may be cut. The outer opening may be formed in the outer sheet, and the inner opening may be formed in the inner sheet. The outer panel and the inner panel may be joined together at one or more seam areas to form the outer garment panel. The panels may be joined together by, for example, sewing or bonding an upper portion of the seam and sewing or bonding a lower portion of the seam, with the area between the sewn or bonded portions remaining unattached. The outer and inner sheets are positioned or aligned prior to the sewing or bonding process such that the inner opening is offset from the outer opening at the sewn region and such that the inner and outer openings communicate with each other via unattached regions between the sewn or bonded regions.

The one or more seam regions define and delimit one or more chambers, which may be filled with natural or synthetic filling material. The spacing between adjacent seams in turn defines the size of the chambers formed between adjacent seams. Accordingly, the spacing between the seams may be adjusted to provide different degrees of insulation for different portions of the garment. Further, the spacing, size, and/or number of the outer and inner openings may be adjusted to facilitate greater or lesser amounts of wet steam and/or air delivery. For example, the size and number of openings may be increased and the spacing between the openings may be decreased to provide a greater amount of wet steam and/or air delivery, while the size and number of openings may be decreased and the spacing between the openings may be increased to provide a lesser amount of wet steam and/or air delivery. Further, these variables may be adjusted corresponding to the location of the opening on the resulting garment. For example, moisture vapor and/or heat transport may be greater over portions of the garment that cover substantial heat and/or moisture vapor generating areas of the body, such as along the back torso of the spine, the side areas of the wearer, the chest area, the thigh or shin areas, the upper arm area of the wearer, and the like. Continuing, the variables associated with the opening may also be adjusted depending on whether the resulting garment is to be used for men or women, as the heat and/or moisture delivery requirements may vary from male to female. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Optional aspects with external garment Components

Fig. 1-22 depict a vented garment having a cavity filled with insulation that is formed in part by an outer sheet. However, it may be desirable for a ventilation garment to have an outer garment component that is positioned adjacent and outside the sheet that forms the chamber filled with insulation. When viewing the exterior of the garment, additional insulation and a more streamlined appearance may be provided by the outer garment component being positioned outside and adjacent to the inner garment component having the insulation chamber when the insulation chamber is not visible. As with the vented garment depicted in fig. 1-22, offsetting the openings can be used to create channels between the inner and outer garment components to prevent moisture from becoming trapped within the garment. These channels provide an indirect path for heat and moisture vapor to travel from the interior of the garment adjacent the wearer's body to the external environment, and thus, can provide ventilation and moisture management within the thermal garment.

The interior garment component may include two panels attached at one or more seams that at least partially define edges of the hollow chamber between the two panels. The chambers may be filled with an insulating filler material to provide warmth, while the seams may include a plurality of internal openings through which moisture vapor and heat can escape from the inside of the garment. The outer garment component may comprise one piece or in some aspects two pieces, and have a plurality of outer openings. The inner garment component and the outer garment component may be attached at one or more locations such that the inner opening is offset from the outer opening. The outer garment component and the inner garment component may be permanently attached to create a unitary garment, or in an alternative aspect, may comprise discrete garments configured to be worn together, e.g., the outer garment component positioned over the inner garment component. When worn together, the outer garment component and the inner garment component create a pathway for an indirect path through which heat and moisture vapor can escape to the outside environment.

As mentioned above, some aspects of the outer garment assembly include two panels that provide additional insulation and strength to the outer garment assembly. As with the inner garment component, the two panels of the outer garment component may be attached along one or more seams along which the outer opening extends through the two panels of the outer garment component. Further, in some aspects, the seam can define an edge of the chamber between two pieces of the outer garment assembly, and the chamber can optionally be filled with an insulating material to add insulation to the wearer.

Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure include a vented garment including an outer garment component and an inner garment component. The outer garment assembly has a first plurality of openings extending through the outer garment assembly. The inner garment component includes an inner panel and a first intermediate panel positioned between the inner panel and the outer garment component. The interior garment assembly also includes a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the first intermediate panel. The outer garment component is attached to the inner garment component at one or more locations such that at least a portion of the first plurality of openings is offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings. In some aspects, the outer garment assembly includes an outer panel and a second intermediate panel attached along a plurality of seams. The first plurality of openings may extend through the outer sheet and the intermediate sheet along one or more seams within the plurality of seams.

In another aspect, a ventilation garment system includes an outer garment panel including an outer panel and an inner garment panel including an inner panel, and an intermediate panel, wherein the intermediate panel is exterior to the inner panel. The outer garment has a first plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the outer panel, and the inner garment has a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the intermediate panel. When the outer garment is worn over the inner garment, the middle panel is positioned between the inner panel and the outer panel, and at least a portion of the first plurality of openings is offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings. In some aspects, the outer garment is configured to be releasably coupled to the inner garment.

Additional aspects of the present disclosure include a method of manufacturing a vented garment. The method includes providing an outer panel, a middle panel, and an inner panel for at least a section of a ventilation garment. The inner panel and the intermediate panel are attached together at a plurality of seam areas to form an inner garment assembly. The plurality of seam regions are spaced apart to define outer boundaries of a plurality of chambers defined by the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet. The method also includes forming a first plurality of openings extending through the outer panel and forming a second plurality of openings extending through at least a portion of the plurality of seam regions of the inner garment component. The plurality of chambers are filled with an insulating fill material, and an interior garment component is attached to an inward-facing portion of the outer panel to form a channel bounded by an inward-facing surface of the outer panel and an outward-facing surface of the intermediate panel. When assembled, respective openings of the first plurality of openings are offset from respective openings of the second plurality of openings.

Fig. 23 and 24 illustrate a front view of the ventilation garment 2300 according to aspects of this alternative configuration. The garment 2300 may include an outer garment component 2310 that forms an outer layer of the garment 2300. As shown in fig. 24, fig. 24 provides a front view of the garment 2300 with a portion of the outer garment component 2310 removed, the garment 2300 further including an inner garment component 2410, the inner garment component 2410 positioned inside the outer garment component 2310 when the garment 2300 is in an assembled configuration.

In the illustrated aspect, the ventilation garment 2300 includes an outer shell configured to cover the upper torso of the wearer when worn. However, it is contemplated that the ventilation garment 2300 may take other forms, such as a vest, full body suit, pants, and the like. Additionally, the outer garment component 2310 and the inner garment component 2410 may be in the same or different forms. For example, fig. 23 and 24 illustrate the outer garment component 2310 as a coat, although not shown in its entirety, the inner garment component 2410 may also include a coat. In alternative aspects, however, the outer garment assembly 2310 may be a sleeved coat and the inner garment assembly 2410 may comprise a vest, for example. In other words, the inner garment assembly 2410 may be configured to be positioned only under one or more portions of the outer garment assembly 2310, as would be the case if the outer garment assembly 2310 were a coat and the inner garment assembly 2410 were a vest. Similarly, the outer garment assembly 2310 may be configured to cover only one or more portions or regions of the inner garment assembly 2410, such as when the outer garment assembly 2310 is a vest and the inner garment assembly 2410 is a sleeved coat.

Additionally, in some aspects, the outer garment component 2310 or the inner garment component 2410 are not fully formed articles of apparel by themselves, but rather form one or more portions of the ventilation garment 2300. For example, the outer garment component 2310 and/or the inner garment component 2410 may be positioned in portions of the ventilation garment 2300 to form ventilation and insulation areas similar to the areas described with reference to fig. 9-21. These areas may be positioned to maximize heat retention while allowing moisture to drain. For example, the area comprised of the outer garment component 2310 and the inner garment component 2410 may be positioned in the ventilation garment 2300 in an area corresponding to the wearer's chest, shoulders, upper arms, back, thighs, etc.

The outer garment component 2310 and the inner garment component 2410 may be constructed from a variety of textile materials. The textile material used may generally comprise a knitted material, a braided material or a combination of knitted or textile materials. The material used for the outer garment component 2310 and/or the inner garment component 2410 may be a fabric treated with a down-proof chemical treatment and/or may be a fabric having wind and/or water resistant properties. One exemplary fabric comprises a textile treated with a water repellent treatment, such as a durable water repellent treatment (DWR), which also functions as a down-proof treatment. In addition to making the fabric waterproof, DWR can also be used to waterproof down-proof fabrics, particularly lightweight fabrics and ultra-lightweight fabrics. For example, fabrics that may particularly benefit from DWR treatment for down protection are light weight fabrics (89 to 30 grams per square meter) and ultra-light weight fabrics (29 grams per square meter or less) because it provides greater tear resistance (such tearing may be due to down with sharp stems) and is less prone to loss of filler material. Heavier weight fabrics, such as fabrics weighing in the range of 90 to 149 grams per square meter, or even 150 to 250 grams per square meter or higher, may be inherently more resistant to down and may or may not require down-resistant treatment, depending on the particular type of fabric, but in some aspects still include treatment to impart water and/or wind resistance. Both heavy and light weight fabrics may be used in garments according to the techniques described herein.

As previously mentioned, in some aspects, the filler material is used only in the cavity within interior garment component 2410. In this case, only the inner garment component 2410 may be constructed of a down-proof treated fabric, while the outer garment component 2310 may maintain structural integrity in the absence of the down-proof treated fabric. Even when the outer garment assembly 2310 does not include a chamber with a filler material, however, it may be desirable for the outer garment assembly 2310 to use a water repellent treatment, such as a DWR, to provide weather resistant characteristics.

Turning to fig. 24, the interior garment component 2410 may be similar in structure to the ventilation garment 100 depicted in fig. 1 in that it includes two panels (shown in fig. 25) coupled together along one or more seams 2412. The seams 2412 define or delineate one or more edges of the cavity (e.g., the cavity 2416 between each seam 2412). The cavity 2416 may be filled with an insulating fill material. Exemplary insulating fill materials may include synthetic fibers, synthetic fillers, or down.

Similar to seam 120 discussed with respect to fig. 1, seam 2412 in ventilation garment 2300 may be formed by placing adhesive in a section of one or both panels of interior garment component 2410 and pressing the panels together along the section with adhesive with sufficient force and/or applied energy to activate the adhesive. Optionally, in some aspects, the seam 2412 is generated by sewing two panels together along one or more portions of the seam 2412. The seam 2412 may also be formed with an adhesive and then reinforced by stitching along the upper and/or lower boundaries of the seam 2412.

Further, similar to seam 120, as shown in fig. 24, seams 2412 may be spaced apart in a generally horizontal orientation on garment 2300. However, it is also contemplated that the seams 2412 may be spaced in a generally vertical orientation or a generally diagonal orientation. In some aspects, the seam comprises a more natural curve or shape. The spacing of the seams 2412 may vary, as may the relative orientation of the seams 2412 and/or the shape of the seams 2412, to enable the chambers 2416 to be of different shapes and/or sizes. The spacing of the seams 2412 may be determined by the desired size of the chamber 2416 for the insulating fill material. Similarly, in some aspects, the spacing between adjacent seams 2412 can vary depending on the amount of insulation desired at different portions of the garment 2300. For example, less insulation may be needed in areas where a significant amount of heat is generated, such as the back and chest, requiring less spacing between seams 2412 in these areas. Exemplary distances between adjacent seams 2412 may include, for example, between 1 and 20 centimeters, between 2 and 15 centimeters, and/or between 3 and 10 centimeters, although ranges above and below these values are contemplated herein.

The seams 2412 may be perforated to provide a plurality of interior openings 2414 along the seams 2412 (the openings 2414 are labeled "interior openings" to convey that they are positioned on the interior of the outer garment component 2310). The plurality of interior openings 2414 may provide ventilation and moisture management by allowing heat and/or perspiration to escape to the space between the inner garment assembly 2410 and the outer garment assembly 2310. In various aspects, the location of the interior opening 2414 along the seam 2412 can vary. For example, the interior openings 2414 may be evenly spaced along the entirety of each seam 2412. In other aspects, the higher density interior openings 2414 can be positioned in certain portions of the garment 2300 that correspond to areas of the wearer that generate substantial heat, such as the chest, armpits, neck, and back. Additionally, the size and/or shape of the interior opening 2414 may be uniform or may vary. For example, the interior openings 2414 illustrated in fig. 24 each comprise a circular shape, but alternate between larger circles and smaller circles.

In addition to the interior opening 2414, the ventilation garment 2300 may include a plurality of exterior openings 2314, as shown in fig. 23 and 24 (openings 2314 are labeled "exterior openings" to convey that they are in communication with, for example, the external environment). For example, the outer garment assembly 2310 may include one or more ventilation areas 2312, the ventilation areas 2312 being perforated to provide a plurality of outer openings 2314 extending through the outer garment assembly 2310. Like the seams 2412 on the interior garment component 2410, the ventilation areas 2312 may be variously oriented and use various spacing patterns, such as those discussed with respect to seams 2412. In some aspects, the orientation and/or spacing pattern of the ventilation area 2312 on the outer garment component 2310 is the same as the seam 2412 on the inner garment component, while in other aspects the ventilation area 2312 and seam 2412 comprise different orientation and/or spacing patterns. Similarly, the exterior opening 2314 can have various sizes and shapes, and use various spacing patterns, such as those discussed with respect to the interior opening 2414 on the interior garment component 2410. In some aspects, the size, shape, and/or spacing pattern of the exterior openings 2314 is the same as the interior openings 2414, while in other aspects, the exterior openings 2314 and interior openings 2414 comprise different orientation and/or spacing patterns.

When the outer garment component 2310 is attached to the inner garment component 2410, the outer garment component 2310 may be attached to the inner garment component 2410 at one or more locations that cause at least a portion of the outer opening 2314 to be offset from at least a portion of the inner opening 2414. The offset nature of the outer opening 2314 and the inner opening 2414 creates channels that allow air to flow indirectly from the inside of the garment 2300 (i.e., the area near the wearer's body) to the external environment. These channels allow for ventilation and moisture management without providing a direct path for air from the outside environment to enter the inside of the garment 2300.

In some aspects, the distribution of the exterior openings 2314 in the exterior garment assembly 2310 and the interior openings 2414 in the interior garment assembly 2410 may be configured such that all of the exterior openings 2314 are offset from the interior openings 2414, and there is no overlap between any of the exterior openings 2314 and the interior openings 2414. However, in other aspects, a portion of the exterior opening 2314 overlaps a portion of the interior opening 2414 such that there is some direct airflow from inside the garment 2300 to the outside environment. The outer opening 2314 may partially or completely overlap the inner opening 2414. For example, the outer opening 2314 may be aligned with the inner openings 2414 such that all of the outer openings 2314 overlap the inner openings 2414, or the outer and

inner openings

2314, 2414 may be partially aligned such that only half of the outer openings 2314 overlap the inner openings 2414. The amount of overlap between a particular outer opening 2314 and inner opening 2414 may be uniform between all overlapping outer and

inner openings

2314, 2414. Alternatively, the amount of overlap may vary. For example, the openings in the areas where greater amounts of heat are generated may include more overlap to provide a larger direct airflow path than the openings in the areas where less heat is generated.

Fig. 25 provides a close-up view of a section of the ventilation garment 2300 showing the outer opening 2314 offset from the inner opening 2414. The inner garment component 2410 may include an inner piece 2510 and an intermediate piece 2520 positioned outside of the inner piece 2510. The middle panel 2520 may be positioned between the inner panel 2510 and the outer garment assembly 2310 when the inner garment assembly 2410 and the outer garment assembly 2310 are attached together or otherwise worn together. The inner sheet 2510 and the intermediate sheet 2520 are attached together along one or more seams 2412. The seam 2412 may partially define and delimit a chamber 2416, the chamber 2416 being filled with an insulating fill material 2530, such as down or synthetic fibers or fillers. The seam 2412 may also be defined at least in part by an inner panel 2510 and an intermediate panel 2520. The seam 2412 includes an interior opening 2414 that extends through the inner sheet 2510 and the intermediate sheet 2520.

An outer garment assembly 2310 having a plurality of outer openings 2314 may be positioned adjacent to the inner garment assembly 2410 and outside of the inner garment assembly 2410 such that the outer openings 2314 are offset from the inner openings 2414. In other words, when the exterior garment assembly 2310 and the interior garment assembly 2410 are attached or worn together, the exterior opening 2314 is not axially aligned with the interior opening 2414 and does not overlap the interior opening 2414. In this manner, the exterior opening 2314 is not in direct communication with the environment of the interior of the ventilation garment 2300, and the interior opening 2414 is not in direct communication with the exterior environment.

Offsetting the outer opening 2314 from the inner opening 2414 causes moisture vapor and/or heat exiting the garment 2300 to traverse a channel between the inner garment component 2410 and the outer garment component 2310, which is illustrated by the partially exploded view of the section of the garment 2300 in fig. 26. As previously described, the garment 2300 is formed, in part, by securing the outer garment component 2310 to the inner garment component 2410, the inner garment component 2410 including an inner panel 2510 and an intermediate panel 2520 positioned between the inner panel 2510 and the outer garment component 2310. In various aspects, although the outer garment component 2310 may be attached to the inner garment component 2410 at one or more locations, the outer garment component 2310 and the inner garment component 2410 may remain unattached in at least the area between the seam 2412 on the inner garment component 2410 and the adjacent discharge area 2312 on the outer garment component 2310. Space or channel 2620 is thereby maintained between the inward facing surface of outer garment assembly 2310 and the outward facing surface of middle panel 2520 of inner garment assembly 2410. As indicated by arrows 2610, moisture vapor and/or heat can travel from the inside of the garment 2300 near the wearer's body, through the interior openings 2414 in the seams 2412, across the channel or space 2620 between the central panel 2520 and the outer garment assembly 2310, and out through the exterior openings 2314 in the outer garment assembly 2310.

Although not shown, some aspects of the ventilation garment 2300 also include a liner panel positioned adjacent to the inward-facing surface of the inner panel 2510. The liner sheet may include a mesh material, a moisture wicking material, and/or a moisture management fabric. The liner sheet may include one or more openings that are offset from the interior openings 2414 or aligned with the interior openings 2414 to maintain the airflow.

In an alternative aspect shown in fig. 27, a ventilation garment 2700 includes an inner garment component 2710 and an outer garment component 2730, both of which include at least two panels. As shown in fig. 27, the inner garment component 2710 may be substantially the same as the inner garment component 2410 depicted in fig. 24-26 and described with respect to fig. 24-26. In particular, the inner garment component 2710 may include an inner panel 2716, the inner panel 2716 being attached to a first intermediate panel 2718 at one or more seams 2712, the one or more seams 2712 defining a chamber 2720 having an insulating fill material 2722. A plurality of inner openings 2714 may extend through inner panel 2716 and first intermediate panel 2718 along seam 2712.

Similarly, in accordance with this optional aspect, the outer garment assembly 2730 can include an outer sheet 2736 and a second intermediate sheet 2738. When the outer garment assembly 2730 and the inner garment assembly 2710 are attached or worn together, the outer sheet 2736 may form the outermost sheet of the ventilation garment 2700 and the second intermediate sheet 2738 may be positioned between the outer sheet 2736 and the first intermediate sheet 2718. The outer sheet 2736 may be attached to the second intermediate sheet 2738 at one or more seams 2732. The seam 2732 can include a plurality of outer openings 2734 extending through the outer sheet 2736 and the second intermediate sheet 2738. The seam 2732 can have various orientation and spacing patterns, such as those discussed with respect to the seam 2412 of fig. 24-26.

Fig. 28 illustrates an exploded view of a section of a ventilation garment 2700. Similar to the aspect illustrated in FIGS. 25-26, a space or channel 2820 is maintained between the first intermediate piece 2718 of the inner garment assembly 2710 and the second intermediate piece 2738 of the outer garment assembly 2730. As indicated by the arrows 2810, moisture vapor and/or air can travel from the body of the wearer, through the interior opening 2714 in the seam 2712 of the inner garment assembly 2710, across the channel or space 2820 between the first intermediate sheet 2718 and the second intermediate sheet 2738, and out through the exterior opening 2734 in the seam 2732 of the outer garment assembly 2730.

By forming the outer garment assembly 2730 from two pieces (i.e., the outer piece 2736 and the second intermediate piece 2738), more insulation and structure can be imparted to the ventilation garment 2700. In addition, although not shown, some aspects of the two-piece outer garment assembly contain insulating filler material to further increase the amount of insulation provided to the wearer. In particular, the seam 2732 attaching the outer sheet 2736 and the second intermediate sheet 2738 may at least partially define a chamber similar to the chamber 2720 of the inner garment assembly 2710. The chamber of the outer garment component 2730 may contain a filler material, such as down or synthetic fillers, to increase insulation. In some aspects, only a portion of the seam 2732 of the outer garment component 2730 defines a cavity for the insulating fill material, depending on the need for additional insulation in these areas. For example, in some aspects, outer garment component 2730 includes chambers with insulating filler material in portions corresponding to areas that generate little heat (e.g., the appendage of the wearer), and does not have chambers in portions corresponding to areas that generate much heat, such as the underarms, back, and neck of the wearer.

Turning to fig. 29, a ventilation garment system 2900 is depicted in accordance with aspects of the present technique. While some aspects of the technology described herein include a unitary ventilation garment, such as the garment 2300, in which the outer garment component 2310 is permanently attached to the inner garment component 2410, fig. 29 shows an outer garment 2910 and an inner garment 2920, which together form a ventilation garment system 2900. The outer garment 2910 and the inner garment 2920 can be configured to be individually wearable or jointly wearable each. For example, when more warmth is desired, the wearer may wear inner garment 2920 and then wear outer garment 2910 over inner garment 2920. Interior garment 2920 may be substantially similar to interior garment component 2410 of fig. 24-26, having two panels attached at one or more seams 2922, the one or more seams 2922 at least partially defining a chamber 2926 having an insulating fill material, and having a plurality of interior openings 2924 over seams 2922. The outer garment 2910 may be generally similar to the outer garment assembly 2310 of fig. 23-26, having one or more ventilation regions 2912, the one or more ventilation regions 2912 having a plurality of outer openings 2914 extending through the outer garment 2910. Alternatively, the outer garment 2910 may be similar to the outer garment assembly 2730 of fig. 27-28, having two pieces attached at a seam through which the plurality of outer openings 2914 extend.

The outer garment 2910 may be positioned on the inner garment 2920 without being coupled or otherwise attached together. However, in some aspects, the outer garment 2910 may be releasably coupled to the inner garment 2920 via one or more releasable coupling mechanisms. Such releasable coupling mechanisms may include buttons, snap closures, zipper mechanisms, hook and loop fasteners, and the like.

When worn by itself, each of the outer garment 2910 and the inner garment 2920 provides ventilation and moisture management to the wearer because the outer garment 2910 and the inner garment 2920 include an outer opening 2914 and an inner opening 2924, respectively. When the garment is worn alone, the outer opening 2914 and the inner opening 2924 provide direct air passage from the interior of the outer garment 2910 and the inner garment 2920, respectively, to the external environment. However, when the outer garment 2910 is worn on the inner garment 2920, an indirect pathway for health and/or moisture vapor is provided. That is, just as the ventilation garment 2300 and the ventilation garment 2700, the outer opening 2914 is positioned on the outer garment 2910 and the inner opening 2924 is positioned on the inner garment 2920 such that the outer opening 2914 is offset from the inner opening 2924 when the outer garment 2910 is worn on the inner garment 2920.

Turning now to fig. 30, a flow chart illustrating a method 3000 of manufacturing a vented garment is provided. The ventilation garment may be a coat, vest, pant, full body suit, etc., and may include any of the configurations described herein. At step 3010, an outer panel, a corresponding middle panel, and an inner panel for a ventilation garment are provided. This step 3010 may include cutting or otherwise forming the pieces for the section of the ventilation garment. In aspects where the ventilation garment comprises a plurality of sections, this step is repeated for each section, and each section is attached to form the final garment.

At step 3012, the inner panel and the intermediate panel are attached together at a plurality of seam regions to form an inner garment assembly. The plurality of seam regions are spaced apart to define boundaries of a plurality of chambers defined by the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet. The chambers may be of different sizes and shapes to provide varying degrees of thermal insulation. In some aspects, attaching the inner and middle panels together at a plurality of seam regions comprises applying adhesive along predetermined sections of one or more of the inner and middle panels, the sections being predetermined by the desired location of the seam. The adhesive may be applied to the inner facing surface of the middle sheet and/or the outer facing surface of the inner sheet. Once the adhesive is in place, the inner sheet may be aligned with the middle sheet such that the adhesive is positioned between the inner sheet and the middle sheet. The inner sheet and the intermediate sheet may be pressed together with sufficient force and/or sufficient energy applied to activate the adhesive to bond the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet together along these sections. The adhesive may be activated by, for example, heat, ultrasonic energy, or any other type of applied energy. Once bonded, a seam is formed to at least partially define the chamber along with the inner and middle panels.

In an alternative aspect, the plurality of seam regions are created without adhesive. For example, the inner and middle sheets may be formed of a fabric having fibers that are responsive to stimuli (e.g., heat, sound waves, mechanical pressure, chemicals, water, etc.). A stimulus may be applied to predetermined sections of the inner and middle panels to create a seam region. Further, the plurality of seam regions may be created by other methods of selectively attaching the inner and middle panels, such as stitching. Stitching may be performed in addition to using an adhesive or any of the bonding methods described herein to provide reinforcement along the upper and/or lower boundaries of the seam region.

Continuing with the method 3000, at step 3014, a first plurality of openings is formed such that the first plurality of openings extend through the outer panel, and at step 3016, a second plurality of openings is formed in at least a portion of the plurality of seam regions of the inner garment component. The second plurality of openings extend through the inner sheet and the middle sheet and may be formed during bonding or after the inner sheet and the middle sheet are attached. The first and second plurality of openings may have varying numbers of openings and different sizes and/or different shapes. The openings within the first and second plurality of openings may be formed by, for example, laser cutting, water jet cutting, mechanical cutting, and the like. Alternatively, when the sheet is formed by a designed weaving or knitting process, the openings may be formed by the weaving or knitting process.

At step 3018, the plurality of chambers defined by the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet are filled with a thermally insulating fill material, such as down or other synthetic fibers. Filling the cavity with the filler material may be performed before or after forming the second plurality of openings along the plurality of seam regions. At step 3020, an interior garment assembly is attached to the interior-facing portion of the outer panel to form an exhaust passage defined by the interior-facing surface of the outer panel and the exterior-facing surface of the middle panel. The interior garment component is attached to the outer panel in a manner such that respective openings of the first plurality of openings are offset from and do not overlap respective openings of the second plurality of openings. The outer and inner openings are connected by a vent passage or space between the intermediate sheet and the outer sheet.

It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is covered by and within the scope of the claims. Since many possible embodiments may be made of the technology described herein without departing from the scope of the invention, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

The present document also relates to the following aspects:

1) a ventilated garment comprising:

an outer garment component having a first plurality of openings extending therethrough; and

an inner garment assembly comprising an inner panel and a first intermediate panel and having a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the first intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel positioned between the inner panel and the outer garment assembly, wherein the outer garment assembly is attached to the inner garment assembly at one or more locations such that at least a portion of the first plurality of openings is offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings.

2) The ventilation garment of 1), wherein the outer garment component and the inner garment component each comprise a water resistant material having a weight of 89 grams per square meter or less.

3) The vented garment of 1), wherein the inner panel and the first intermediate panel define one or more chambers that each contain an insulating fill material.

4) The ventilated garment of claim 3) wherein the insulating fill material comprises synthetic fibers or down.

5) The ventilation garment of claim 3), wherein the first middle panel and the inner panel are attached at a plurality of seams that define edges of the one or more chambers.

6) The vented garment of claim 5), wherein the plurality of seams are created by an adhesive activated by application of energy.

7) The vented garment of claim 5), wherein the second plurality of openings extend through one or more of the plurality of seams.

8) The vented garment of 7), wherein the first plurality of openings are offset from the one or more seams.

9) The vented garment of 1), further comprising a liner panel attached to an inward-facing surface of the inner panel, the liner panel comprising one of a mesh material, a moisture-wicking material, or a moisture-management fabric.

10) The ventilation garment of claim 1), wherein the outer garment component comprises an outer panel and a second intermediate panel, wherein the second intermediate panel is positioned between the first intermediate panel and the outer panel, and wherein the first plurality of openings extend through one or more portions of the outer panel and the second intermediate panel.

11) The ventilation garment of 10), wherein the outer panel and the second intermediate panel are attached at a plurality of seams, and the first plurality of openings extend through one or more of the plurality of seams.

12) A ventilated garment system, comprising:

an outer garment comprising an outer panel having a first plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the outer panel; and

an interior garment having an inner panel, a middle panel, and a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the middle panel, the middle panel being exterior to the inner panel, wherein the middle panel is positioned between the inner panel and the outer panel and at least a portion of the first plurality of openings are offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings when the exterior garment is worn on the interior garment.

13) The ventilation garment system of claim 12), wherein the inner garment is releasably coupled to the outer garment.

14) The vented garment system of claim 12), wherein the middle panel and the inner panel of the inner garment are attached along a plurality of seams that define edges of one or more chambers that each contain an insulating fill material.

15) The vented garment system of claim 14), wherein the second plurality of openings extend through the middle panel and the inner panel along one or more of the plurality of seams.

16) A method of manufacturing a vented garment, the method comprising:

providing an outer panel, a middle panel and an inner panel for at least one section of the ventilation garment;

attaching the inner panel and the middle panel together at a plurality of seam areas to form an interior garment assembly, wherein the plurality of seam areas are spaced apart to define outer boundaries of a plurality of chambers defined by the inner panel and the middle panel;

forming a first plurality of openings extending through the outer sheet;

forming a second plurality of openings extending through at least a portion of the plurality of seam regions of the inner garment component;

filling the plurality of chambers with an insulating fill material; and

attaching the interior garment component to one or more portions of the outer panel to form a channel defined by an inward-facing surface of the outer panel and an outward-facing surface of the middle panel,

wherein respective openings of the first plurality of openings are offset from respective openings of the second plurality of openings after the inner garment component is attached to the outer panel.

17) The method of 16), wherein the insulating fill material is one of a synthetic fill or down.

18) The method of 16), wherein one or more of the outer sheet, the middle sheet, and the inner sheet are formed by a weaving or knitting process.

19) The method of 16), wherein attaching the inner panel and the middle panel together at the plurality of seam areas to form the inner garment component comprises:

applying adhesive along a section of one or more of the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet;

aligning the inner sheet with the middle sheet such that the adhesive is positioned between the inner sheet and the middle sheet; and

applying heat to activate the adhesive to bond the inner sheet and the intermediate sheet together along the segments that form the plurality of seam areas.

20) The method of 16), wherein the second plurality of openings formed through the plurality of seam areas in the inner garment component extend through the inner panel and the middle panel.

Claims

1. A ventilated garment, comprising:

an inner garment assembly comprising an inner panel and a first intermediate panel, and having a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the first intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel and the inner panel being attached at a plurality of seams defining edges of one or more chambers that each contain an insulating filler material, the second plurality of openings extending through one or more seams of the plurality of seams, the first intermediate panel being positioned between the inner panel and the outer garment assembly, wherein the outer garment assembly is attached to the inner garment assembly at one or more locations such that at least a portion of the first plurality of openings is offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings, and wherein an indirect channel is maintained between an inwardly facing surface of the outer garment assembly and the first intermediate panel of the inner garment assembly Between the outwardly facing surfaces.

2. The ventilation garment of claim 1, wherein the outer garment component and the inner garment component each comprise a water resistant material having a weight of 89 grams per square meter or less.

3. The ventilated garment of claim 1 wherein the insulating filler material comprises synthetic fibers or down.

4. The vented garment of claim 1, wherein the plurality of seams are created by an adhesive activated by application of energy.

5. The vented garment of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of openings are offset from the one or more seams.

6. The ventilation garment of claim 1, further comprising a lining panel attached to an inward-facing surface of the inner panel, the lining panel comprising one of a mesh material, a moisture-excluding material, or a moisture-management fabric.

7. The ventilation garment of claim 1, wherein the outer garment component comprises an outer panel and a second intermediate panel, wherein the second intermediate panel is positioned between the first intermediate panel and the outer panel, and wherein the first plurality of openings extend through one or more portions of the outer panel and the second intermediate panel.

8. The ventilation garment of claim 7, wherein the outer panel and the second intermediate panel are attached at a plurality of seams, and the first plurality of openings extend through one or more of the plurality of seams.

9. A ventilated garment system, comprising:

an interior garment having an inner panel, a middle panel, and a second plurality of openings extending through one or more portions of the inner panel and the middle panel, the middle panel and the inner panel being attached along a plurality of seams that define edges of one or more chambers that each contain an insulating fill material, the second plurality of openings extending through the middle panel and the inner panel along one or more seams of the plurality of seams, the middle panel being exterior to the inner panel, wherein the middle panel is positioned between the inner panel and the outer panel and at least a portion of the first plurality of openings are offset from at least a portion of the second plurality of openings when the exterior garment is worn on the interior garment, and wherein an indirect channel remains between an inward-facing surface of the outer panel of the exterior garment and an inward-facing surface of the middle panel of the interior garment Between the outer surfaces.

10. The vented garment system of claim 9, wherein the inner garment is releasably coupled to the outer garment.

11. A method of manufacturing a vented garment, the method comprising:

forming a first plurality of openings extending through the outer sheet;

filling the plurality of chambers with an insulating fill material; and

wherein respective openings of the first plurality of openings are offset from respective openings of the second plurality of openings after the inner garment component is attached to the outer panel, and

wherein an indirect channel is maintained between an inward-facing surface of the outer sheet and an outward-facing surface of the middle sheet.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the insulating fill material is one of a synthetic fill or down.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein one or more of the outer sheet, the middle sheet, and the inner sheet are formed by a weaving or knitting process.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein attaching the inner panel and the middle panel together at the plurality of seam areas to form the inner garment assembly comprises:

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the second plurality of openings formed through the plurality of seam areas in the inner garment component extend through the inner panel and the middle panel.