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.
Claims61
A moisture transfer apparel to be worn by individuals engaged in activities that generate moisture comprising, on at least a portion of the apparel, a combination of layers comprising:
- a first layer, closest to the individual, the first layer being an inner moisture transfer material;
- a second layer, abutting the first layer, including a breathable, open cell foam material;
- a third layer, abutting the second layer, including a woven material;
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- a fourth layer, abutting the third layer, the fourth layer being an outer moisture transfer material that is encapsulated for waterproofing,
- wherein the combination of layers is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred through the apparel from the first layer through the fourth layer so as to keep the individuals dry,
- wherein at least one of the first through fourth layers has reversible enhanced thermal properties.
A moisture transfer apparel to be worn by individuals engaged in activities that generate moisture comprising, on at least a portion of the apparel, a combination of layers comprising:
- a first layer, closest to the individual, the first layer being an inner moisture transfer material;
- a second layer, abutting the first layer, including a breathable, open cell foam material;
- a third layer, abutting the second layer, including a woven material;
- and
- a fourth layer, abutting the third layer, the fourth layer being an outer moisture transfer material that is selected from fabrics that are structurally knitted or woven to repel water,
- wherein the combination of layers is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred through the apparel from the first layer through the fourth layer so as to keep the individuals dry,
- wherein at least one of the first through fourth layers has reversible enhanced thermal properties.
A moisture transfer apparel to be worn by individuals engaged in activities that generate moisture comprising, on at least a portion of the apparel, a combination of layers comprising:
- a first layer, closest to the individual, the first layer being an inner moisture transfer material;
- a second layer, abutting the first layer, including a breathable, open cell foam material;
- a third layer, abutting the second layer, including a woven material;
- and
- a fourth layer, abutting the third layer, the fourth layer being an outer moisture transfer material that is encapsulated for waterproofing,
- wherein the combination of layers is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred through the apparel from the first layer through the fourth layer so as to keep the individuals dry,
- wherein the second layer is treated with microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes.
A moisture transfer apparel to be worn by individuals engaged in activities that generate moisture comprising, on at least a portion of the apparel, a combination of layers comprising:
- a first layer, closest to the individual, the first layer being an inner moisture transfer material;
- a second layer, abutting the first layer, including a breathable, open cell foam material;
- a third layer, abutting the second layer, including a woven material;
- and
- a fourth layer, abutting the third layer, the fourth layer being an outer moisture transfer material that is selected from fabrics that are structurally knitted or woven to repel water,
- wherein the combination of layers is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred through the apparel from the first layer through the fourth layer so as to keep the individuals dry,
- wherein the second layer is treated with microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes.
A moisture transfer composite comprising a plurality of layers arranged to transfer moisture in a predetermined direction, the moisture transfer composite comprising:
- an inner fabric layer;
- an outer fabric layer positioned relative to the inner fabric layer in the direction of moisture flow, wherein moisture flows from the inner fabric layer through any intermediate layers and then through the outer fabric layer;
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- at least one breathable, open cell foam material positioned between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer, wherein the outer fabric layer is made to have waterproof/breathable characteristics and wherein the breathable, open cell foam material is an open-cell breathable, open cell foam that is positioned adjacent to a woven material and wherein microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes is applied to either the breathable, open cell foam material or woven material thereby giving either material reversible enhanced thermal properties.
A moisture transfer composite comprising a plurality of layers arranged to transfer moisture in a predetermined direction, the moisture transfer composite comprising:
- an inner fabric layer;
- an outer fabric layer positioned relative to the inner fabric layer in the direction of moisture flow, wherein moisture flows from the inner fabric layer through any intermediate layers and then through the outer fabric layer;
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- at least one breathable, open cell foam material positioned between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer, wherein the breathable, open cell foam material is an antimicrobial, germicidal, open-cell breathable, open cell foam that is positioned adjacent to a woven material, and wherein the outer fabric layer has waterproof/breathable characteristics;
- and wherein microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes is applied to either the breathable, open cell foam material or woven material thereby giving either material reversible enhanced thermal properties.
A moisture transfer composite which transfers moisture through a plurality of layers comprising:
- an inner moisture transfer layer;
- a breathable, open cell foam material positioned adjacent to the inner moisture transfer layer;
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- a woven material positioned adjacent to the breathable, open cell foam layer,
- wherein moisture is transferred from the inner moisture transfer layer, through the breathable, open cell foam layer and subsequently through the woven material and wherein microencapsulation technology which can adjust to temperature changes is applied to either the breathable, open cell foam material or woven material thereby giving either material reversible enhanced thermal properties.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.