Aerographics and denier differential zoned garments
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsKirk M. Mayer, Nathan Demarest, Rebecca P. Hurd
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered design for an article of apparel such as swimwear. In particular, at least one layer may include a stretch resistant matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer, a silicone or other similar material to provide additional support and modesty to certain areas of the apparel, such as the bust area. Further, a method of manufacturing the article of apparel is also disclosed. According to aspects described herein, the layers may be integrated using techniques to increase the overall integrity of the apparel.
Claims20
A zoned moisture management garment comprising:
- a first fabric layer comprising a first non-dissolvable yarn having a first denier per filament and a first dissolvable yarn having a second denier per filament, wherein the first denier per filament is between 0.50 and 1.04 and the second denier per filament is between 0.50 and 1.04;
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- a second fabric layer adjacent the first fabric layer comprising a second non-dissolvable yarn having a third denier per filament, wherein the second fabric layer is an inner most layer of the garment when the garment is worn, and wherein the third denier per filament is between 1.04 and 3.50,
- wherein the first dissolvable yarn of the first fabric layer is dissolved in at least one zone of the garment.
A zoned moisture management garment comprising:
- a first fabric layer comprising a first non-dissolvable yarn having a first denier per filament, wherein the first denier per filament is between 0.50 and 1.04;
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- a second fabric layer adjacent the first fabric layer, the second fabric layer further comprising a second non-dissolvable yarn having a second denier per filament and a first dissolvable yarn having a third denier per filament, wherein the second fabric layer is an inner most layer of the garment when the garment is worn,
- wherein the first dissolvable yarn of the second fabric layer is dissolved in at least one zone of the garment.
A zoned moisture management garment comprising:
- a first fabric layer comprising a first non-dissolvable yarn having a first denier per filament;
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- a second fabric layer comprising a first dissolvable yarn having a second denier per filament and a second non-dissolvable yarn having a third denier per filament, wherein the second denier per filament is between 1.04 and 3.50 and the third denier per filament is between 1.04 and 3.50,
- wherein the first dissolvable yarn of the second fabric layer is dissolved in at least one zone of the garment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.