Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
  • A41B11/12—Means at the upper end to keep the stockings up
  • A41B11/126—Means at the upper end to keep the stockings up having friction increasing means
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D19/00—Gloves
  • A41D19/015—Protective gloves
  • A41D19/01547—Protective gloves with grip improving means
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
  • A41F15/00—Shoulder or like straps
  • A41F15/02—Means for retaining the straps in position
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • A41B2400/80—Friction or grip reinforcement
  • A41B2400/82—Friction or grip reinforcement with the body of the user

Definitions

• This invention relates to articles of clothing, or parts thereof.
• the invention is concerned with articles of clothing which require a gripping functionality.
• This functionality may be exercised against the skin of the wearer, for instance, in connection with intimate apparel, socks and hosiery and sports inner and outerwear.
• the gripping functionality may be exercised against a surface external to the wearer, for instance, the inside of a shoe, in the case of a sock, or a vehicle steering wheel in the case of a glove.
• the present invention has use in, for example, knitted or woven narrow elastic bands, knitted or woven strip cut broad fabric bands and knitted or woven strategically placed structure zones within fabric constructions.
• the silicon beads can also cause skin sensitisation in susceptible individuals.
• the present invention provides an article of clothing, or part thereof, or an accessory therefor, comprising a fabric formed at least partly from fibres having a diameter of up to 1 ⁇ m.
• the fibres transport moisture away from the skin so that the nanofibre material is breathable and quick drying, thereby eliminating sweating and enhancing the comfort of the wearer.
• the fibres are hypoallergenic, heavy metal free and antistatic.
• the nanofibres used in the present invention may be made from any suitable material.
• One possible material which can be used is a polyester.
• the polyester may be a chemically recycled polyester.
• nanofibre gripper bands which may be applied by, for instance, the following means:
• narrow knitted or woven elastic or non-elastic bands with functional nanofibres orientated in such a way as to bear against the skin of the wearer due to the appropriate positioning of the bands onto strategic locations on the garment. They may be applied to the garment by, for instance, stitching or bonding;
• nanofibre yarns knitted or woven as an integral part of a fabric construction so as to present a localised "zone" of functional gripping nanofibres against the skin.
• Such fabric constructions may be, for instance, stitched, bonded or otherwise formed into the garment.
• the nanofibres may be present as a plush back finding elastic providing a loopy surface face similar to that of a towel.
• the present invention is applicable to clothing for both men and women and to both inner and outerwear, including sports clothing.
• Figures 1 and 2 show knickers of the present invention
• Figure 3 shows a bra of the present invention
• Figure 4 shows hosiery of the present invention
• Figure 5 comprises three views of a bodyshaper in accordance with the present invention
• Figure 6 shows a soft top sock of the present invention
• Figure 7 is a further embodiment of a sock in accordance with the present invention.
• Figure 8 is a glove of the present invention.
• Figures 9 to 22 show sportswear applications of the invention.
• a pair of knickers 1 is shown in Figure 1 in front view and in Figure 2 showing the inside surface not visible in Figure 1.
• a waistband 3 extends around the entire internal edge of the knickers from position A to position B.
• leg bands 5 and 7 extend around the inner edge of each of the legs of the garment from position C to position D.
• Each of the bands 3, 5, 7 comprises nanofibres which present their nanofibre surface to the skin of the wearer. In this way they unobtrusively grip the body and hold the garment in place without causing sweating or discomfort.
• a Multi-way underwired bra 9 includes various nanofibre bands.
• Band 11 in the underarm extends from position A to position B.
• Band 13 in the underband extends from position C to position D.
• Band 15 in the wirecasing extends from position E to position F.
• Band 17 in the underside of the detachable strap extends from position G to position H.
• the garment shown in Figure 3 may be used either with or without the strap.
• the nanofibre bands 11 , 13 and 15 grip the body to hold the garment in place.
• the band 17 stops the straps from slipping off when they are in place, thereby enhancing both functionality and comfort.
• hosiery of the present invention there is illustrated hosiery of the present invention.
• the nanofibres may be used in elastic narrow bands, strip cut broad fabric or knitted into the back of narrow elastic stretch lace bands to provide a stocking top hold-up gripper for the hosiery.
• the upper drawing shows an elastic or narrow fabric band with a nano back (item 19).
• the lower drawing shows the use of a lace top band with nano back (item 21).
• the present invention could be applied to shorter knee-high type hosiery.
• FIG. 5 of the present invention there is illustrated three views of a Multi- way Bodyshaper.
• the upper drawing is a view on the back of the garment showing the internal features of the bra.
• the lower left— hand drawing is a front view and the lower right-hand drawing is a back view showing the bra closed.
• Nanofibre bands are provided around the leg edge 23 from position A to position B, the underarm 25 from position C to position D, the lower wing and across the back 27 from position E to position F, around the wirecasing 29 from position G to position H and on the underside of the detachable strap 31 from position I to position J.
• nanofibre bands in these various positions will enable the garment to stay in place when the detachable straps are removed. When the straps are in use, they will not slip off the shoulder. Similarly the bands of the legs will prevent the garment from riding up with the pull of the Bodyshaper.
• a sock 33 has nanofibres knitted into the back of the soft top of the sock, where the ribbed structure is engineered to be relatively loose to alleviate uncomfortable constriction.
• this more open structure does result in the sock not anchoring so well.
• the addition of nanofibre at region 35, extending circumferentially from A to B and longitudinally from C to D enables the soft top to hold to the skin.
• a further sock 37 in accordance with the present invention has nanofibres knitted into the face side of the sock sole 39 in an area extending from A to B.
• This application can apply to both fine hosiery or to heavy gauge hosiery.
• the nanofibres provide a non-slip region which helps avoid the loss of footwear or helps prevent a fall.
• a glove 41 of the present invention is provided with nanofibres knitted into the face side in the finger areas 43 and the palm area 45. Nanofibres can be knitted into heavy or lighter gauge products for application in leisure or sports uses requiring anti-slip functionality.
• FIGS 9 to 22 illustrate various sportswear applications of the invention. In each case one or more shaded areas are shown and these are the areas where nanofibres are present.
• Figure 9 shows a ladies or men's pair of jodhpurs.
• Figure 10 shows a ladies or men's pair of running trousers. Such a garment could also be of knee or thigh length.
• FIGs 11 to 13 illustrate legwear items, suitable for men or ladies, which are applicable for various end uses such as gymwork, running, cycling, football, rugby and cricket.
• Triathlon suits are illustrated in Figures 14 and 15.
• Figure 14 shows a thigh length suit and
• Figure 15 shows a longleg triathlon suit.
• Figures 16 to 18 show sports tops or jackets. These are suitable for men or women. Illustrated in Figures 16 and 17 are innerwear top-short and long sleeved items. These are suitable for many uses such as gymwork, running, cycling, rugby, football, cricket and weights. Figure 18 shows a fitted cycle top or jacket.
• Figure 19 shows a jock strap and Figure 20 shows a ladies sports crop top which may be either inner or outerwear.
• Figures 21 and 22 show cycling accessories for men or women.
• Figure 21 is a fitted arm warmer and
• Figure 22 is a fitted leg warmer.
• nanofibres in the range 600-800nm, typically 700nm were found to be effective in generating a functional friction surface effect equivalent to a conventional silicone beaded product when the fibres were incorporated in the plush back of woven narrow binding and strap elastic constructions.

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• Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
• Textile Engineering (AREA)
• Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
• Socks And Pantyhose (AREA)
• Gloves (AREA)
• Details Of Garments (AREA)
• Undergarments, Swaddling Clothes, Handkerchiefs Or Underwear Materials (AREA)
• Corsets Or Brassieres (AREA)
• Outer Garments And Coats (AREA)
• Nonwoven Fabrics (AREA)

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