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US 2006/0228538 A1Published application
Waterproof/breathable technical apparel
AssigneeSolid Water Holdings
InventorBaychar
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Abstract
The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as a foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabrics complete the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance.
Claims13
An apparel comprising:
- an outer moisture transfer material treated by encapsulation for waterproofing;
- a foam layer abutting the outer moisture transfer material;
- and
- a non-woven material positioned adjacent to the foam layer such that the foam layer is located between the non-woven material and the outer moisture transfer material, wherein the foam layer is an breathable, open cell foam and has reversible enhanced thermal properties,
- wherein the apparel is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred therethrough.
2 more elements
An apparel to be worn by an individual comprising:
- an outer moisture transfer material which is treated by encapsulation for waterproofing;
- a foam layer abutting the outer moisture transfer material;
- and
- a nonwoven material attached to the foam layer such that the foam layer is located between the nonwoven material and the outer moisture transfer material, wherein the foam layer is treated with microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes
- wherein the apparel is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred therethrough so as the keep the individual dry.
2 more elements
An apparel comprising:
- an exterior shell fabric;
- a breathable, open cell foam material;
- and
- a nonwoven material, wherein the open cell foam material is provided between the exterior shell fabric and the nonwoven material,
- wherein at least one of the open cell foam and the nonwoven material has reversible enhanced thermal properties, and
- wherein the apparel is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred therethrough.
3 more elements
An apparel comprising:
- an exterior shell fabric;
- a breathable, open cell foam material;
- and
- a knit material, wherein the open cell foam material is provided between the exterior shell fabric and the knit material,
- wherein at least one of the open cell foam and the knit material has reversible enhanced thermal properties, and
- wherein the apparel is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred therethrough.
3 more elements
An apparel comprising:
- an outer shell fabric;
- and
- an open cell foam material that has reversible enhanced thermal properties,
- wherein the apparel is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred therethrough.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.