Composite structure for protective garment
AssigneeMorning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.
InventorsWilliam L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot
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Abstract
A composite structure for a protective garment, such as a protective garment for a firefighter, has a moisture absorber, a moisture barrier and an outer shell. The moisture barrier is disposed outwardly in relation to the moisture absorber, while the outer shell is disposed outwardly in relation to the moisture barrier. The moisture absorber has a fibrous matrix incorporating a superabsorbent polymer, as particles or as fibers, and is disposed between an inner cover pervious to moisture and an outer cover. The inner and outer covers may be quilted so as to segregate discrete regions of the fibrous matrix.
Claims10
For a protective garment, a composite structure having a moisture absorber, a moisture barrier disposed outwardly in relation to the moisture absorber, a thermally insulative layer interposed between the moisture absorber and the moisture barrier, and an outer shell disposed outwardly in relation to the moisture barrier, wherein the moisture absorber has a fibrous matrix, which incorporates a superabsorbent polymer and which is disposed between an inner cover pervious to moisture and an outer cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.