JPH07305201A - Clothing and supporter clothing with water processing function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain garment such as undergarment having moisture-managing characteristics, capable of effectively preventing chaffing, unpleasant feeling and growth of bacteria and fungi. CONSTITUTION: This garment or support undergarment having moisture- managing function comprises moisture-management panel 11 extending from an upper crotch area 12 of the garment to a lower crotch area 13 of the garment and the panel 11 has an inner fabric layer, an intermediate fabric layer and an outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer is composed of moisture wicking fibers so as to lie in contact with skin during garment wear. The intermediate fabric layer comprises a moisture transport insert 15 adjacent to the inner fabric layer and formed of one or more fabrics. The outer fabric layer is adjacent to the intermediate fabric layer and receives moisture wicked outwardly from the inner and intermediate fabric layers and disperses the moisture.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to clothing, and more particularly to moisture-management fabrics.
It relates to undergarments and pantyhose having a crotch part constituted in c), which is used for ordinary, standard and daily use. The present invention further provides supporters for specific use during recreation and exercise (support underg
arment), for example, for sports supporters.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional fabric composite constituting a garment or a part thereof quickly removes moisture from the skin of a wearer and promotes the diffusion of the moisture into the fibers of the fabric not in contact with the skin,
It is intended to evaporate moisture from the outer shell fabric. An example of such a fabric is "Coolmax (C
"oolmax)" or "Thermax (Therma
x) ”. When employed in the present invention, this fabric is particularly effective in draining moisture from the wearer's skin and does not form a noticeable bulk at the crotch of the garment.

[0003]

A typical moisture treated garment comprises multiple layers of moisture absorbent material and a layer of moisture impermeable material that prevents leakage of water to the outer garment. These undergarments are expensive, bulky and generally very discomforting. In addition, these undergarments usually include a continuous front panel body consisting entirely of a moisture absorbent fabric layer and have no fly opening.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a garment having a water treatment function including a crotch portion and the like formed of a fabric having a water treatment property. Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a moisture-treating function, which includes a ladies' pantyhose having an outer shell cloth of a crotch portion made of a hydrophilic material such as hydrophilic nylon.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a normal type of underwear which has moisture handling characteristics but which does not contain a moisture impermeable element. Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a general moisture treatment function which is free from noticeable bulkiness. Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a water treatment function, which includes a top panel body disposed on the front waist of the garment and a moisture treatment panel body disposed inside the top panel body.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a moisture treatment function, which includes a foldable cover which overlaps between the top panel body and the moisture treatment panel body. Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a water treatment function including a water treatment panel body that can be used in a crotch portion of women's panties and pantyhose, men's trunks and briefs, pajamas, sportswear and the like. Another object of the present invention is a garment having a moisture treatment function including a moisture treatment panel body made of fibers having a characteristic of discharging and transporting moisture from the bottom of the crotch portion of the garment where moisture tends to stay, to the dry portion of the garment. To provide.

Another object of the present invention is a water treatment function including a water treatment panel body for providing a positive draining action of pulling up water against gravity against the waist of a garment where water is more easily diffused from the crotch. It is to provide clothing having.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a moisture treatment function including a moisture treatment panel body that promotes quick evaporation of moisture while maintaining comfort. Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a moisture treatment function, which is a supporter garment which is used for recreation or special use during intense exercise and provides additional support to the crotch area.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a supporter garment having a water treatment function, which includes a sports supporter and a men's briefs. Another object of the present invention is to provide a supporter garment having a water treatment function, which includes a water treatment pouch body composed of a cloth composite having a water treatment property.

Another object of the present invention is to include a water-treated pouch body composed of fibers having a characteristic of discharging and transferring the water from the lower part of the crotch portion of the clothes where the water tends to stay to a further dried part of the supporter clothes. It is to provide a supporter garment having a processing function. Another object of the present invention is a supporter having a water treatment function including a water treatment pouch body that provides a positive discharge action of pulling up water against gravity against the lumbar region of clothing in which water is more easily diffused from the crotch. To provide clothing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a supporter garment having a water treatment function, which includes a water treatment pouch for quickly evaporating water. Another object of the present invention is to provide a supporter garment having a water treatment function, which includes a supporter garment and a relatively wide waistband for holding the support pouch body near the wearer's body.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a foldable cover that effectively absorbs moisture and diffuses the moisture into the dry portion of the clothing to vaporize it, without impairing the performance of underwear. Providing underwear with a body solves the above problems. This special openable cover satisfies the long-awaited need for underwear that combines all the features of conventional underwear with the water treatment characteristics. In addition, the crotch portion of the present invention retains the feel and appearance of conventional briefs while also providing excellent sweat treatment properties.

The present invention also relates to women's panties and pantyhose. Effective water treatment of such underwear has been a problem. Traditional undergarments have not adequately addressed this problem. Generally, these underwear have a cotton crotch panel body, which retains moisture in the fibers contacting the skin and has been a hotbed for growth of bacteria, fungi and yeast. The present invention provides effective underwater properties for women's underwear or pantyhose while at the same time maintaining the general properties and appearance of conventional underwear.

The supporter underwear of the present invention satisfies the need for effective moisture management for comfortable male supporter underwear. The moisture-handling properties of this garment lend itself to effective rubbing of skin rubs, discomfort, and development of bacterial and fungal growth conditions.

The above object of the present invention is to provide a garment having an improved moisture treatment function, which has an outer shell cloth layer and includes a moisture treatment panel body extending from above the garment crotch portion to the lower crotch portion. This is accomplished by some of the preferred embodiments disclosed below. The panel body includes an inner fabric layer, an intermediate moisture transfer insert, and an outer fabric layer. This inner fabric layer is composed of moisture draining fibers that come into contact with the skin when worn. Adjacent to the inner fabric layer, one or more moisture transport inserts transport moisture from the inner fabric layer to the outside and drain the moisture from the wearer's skin. The outer cloth layer is adjacent to the middle cloth layer and diffuses the water discharged outward from the inner cloth layer and the middle cloth layer.
The outer fabric layer comprises the outer shell fabric of the panel body.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment further comprises a top panel body. The top panel body extends from the front waist of the garment to the upper part of the crotch and partially overlaps with the moisture treatment panel body. The top panel body and the water treatment panel body form a foldable cover body extending in the lateral direction at an intermediate portion thereof. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner fabric layer is composed of hydrophobic yarns, and in another preferred embodiment, the inner fabric layer is selected from the group of fibers consisting of polyester, polypropylene and nylon. It is composed of a thread.

Preferably, the inner fabric layer comprises fibers having a high surface area relative to their volume. According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the moisture transfer insert is composed of a hydrophobic thread, and according to another preferred embodiment the moisture transfer insert is polyester, cotton,
It is composed of yarns selected from the group of fibers consisting of rayon, nylon, polypropylene, and blends of polyester and cotton.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the moisture transfer insert forms a fabric panel body, the width of the panel body tapering from the crotch upper portion to the bottom crotch portion of the garment. The moisture transfer insert provides a larger surface area at the upper crotch and better moisture absorption performance, facilitating wicking of moisture to the drier parts of the garment.

Preferably, the moisture transfer insert is sewn to at least one of the inner and outer fabric layers. 1 of the present invention
According to the preferred embodiment, the outer fabric layer is hydrophilic.
c) Composed of yarn. According to another preferred embodiment of the invention,
The outer fabric layer comprises yarns selected from the group of fibers consisting of hydrophilic nylon, cotton, cotton and polyester blends, rayon, and hydrophilic nylon and normal nylon blends.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment comprises a men's briefs, men's boxer shorts or pajama bottoms. According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garment comprises ladies 'panties, ladies' pantyhose.

According to one preferred embodiment, a supporter garment having a moisture management function comprises a moisture management support pouch body secured to the front waist of the garment and generally extending to the crotch bottom. The support pouch body includes an inner fabric layer, an intermediate moisture transfer insert, and an outer fabric layer. The inner fabric layer is composed of moisture draining fibers and is in contact with the skin when worn. One or several moisture transfer inserts are adjacent to the inner fabric layer and deprive and transport moisture from the inner fabric layer and the wearer's skin. The outer cloth layer is adjacent to the middle cloth layer and receives and diffuses moisture discharged outward from the inner cloth layer and the middle cloth layer. The outer fabric layer comprises the outer shell fabric of the support pouch body.

According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner fabric layer is composed of hydrophobic threads. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner fabric layer comprises yarns selected from the group of fibers consisting of polyester, polypropylene and nylon. Suitably, the inner fabric layer comprises fibers having a high surface area relative to their volume. According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner fabric layer comprises extensible fibers for providing additional extensibility and support to the support pouch body of the garment. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the one or several water transfer inserts consist of hydrophobic threads.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the one or several water-carrying inserts are yarns selected from the group of fibers consisting of rayon, nylon, polypropylene, polyester, cotton and polyester-cotton blends. Composed of. According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, one or several moisture transport inserts include extensible fibers for stretching to accommodate stretching of the inner and outer fabric layers.

Preferably, one or several moisture transport inserts are bonded to at least one of the inner and outer fabric layers. In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the moisture transfer insert includes a first longitudinally extensible drain strip body and a second longitudinally extensible drain strip body disposed on respective sides of the moisture treatment support pouch body. including. These inserts generally extend from the waist to the crotch of the garment.

According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the outer fabric layer is composed of hydrophobic yarns, and according to another preferred embodiment, the outer fabric layer is composed of hydrophilic yarns. According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the outer fabric layer is composed of a blend of hydrophilic and hydrophobic yarns. According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer fabric layer is hydrophilic nylon, cotton, a blend of cotton and polyester, rayon,
And a yarn selected from a fiber group consisting of a blend of hydrophilic nylon and ordinary nylon.

[0025] Preferably, the outer fabric layer comprises extensible fibers to provide additional extensibility and support to the support pouch body of the garment. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporter garment further comprises a relatively wide waistband that holds the supporter garment and the moisture treated pouch body near the wearer's skin. Suitably, the waistband comprises a stretchable yarn and a yarn selected from the group of fibers consisting of nylon, cotton, rayon and a blend of hydrophilic nylon and usually nylon. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporter garment comprises a men's briefs.

The present invention relates to a garment having an improved water treatment function and a supporter garment, and includes a water treatment panel body extending from an upper crotch part to a lower crotch part of the garment. The panel body includes an inner fabric layer, an intermediate fabric layer, and an outer fabric layer. This inner cloth layer is composed of a moisture draining thread so that it is in contact with the skin when worn. The intermediate fabric layer comprises one or several moisture transport inserts adjacent to the inner fabric layer.
The outer cloth layer is adjacent to the middle cloth layer and receives and diffuses moisture discharged outward from the inner cloth layer and the middle cloth layer.

Specifically, the invention described in claim 1 is
"A garment having a moisture treatment function composed of an outer shell fabric, which includes a moisture treatment panel body extending from an upper portion of a crotch portion of the clothing to a lower portion of the crotch portion of the clothing, and the panel body ( a) including an inner fabric layer composed of moisture-draining fibers in contact with the skin when worn, and (b) an intermediate fabric layer including a moisture transfer insert adjacent to the inner fabric layer,
The moisture transfer insert receives moisture from the inner fabric layer 1
It is formed of one or several pieces of fabric, and transfers the moisture from the lower part of the crotch part upward and from the wearer's skin to the outside, and further, (c) the inner cloth layer and the intermediate cloth. A garment having a moisture treatment function, including an outer fabric layer adjacent to the intermediate fabric layer, which receives and diffuses moisture discharged outwardly from the layer, the outer fabric layer including the outer shell fabric of the panel body. It is.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, "a garment extends from a front waist portion of the garment to an upper portion of a crotch portion of the garment and partially overlaps the water treatment panel body. The water treatment according to claim 1, further comprising a panel body, wherein the top panel body and the water treatment panel body form a laterally-extending foldable cover body formed in an intermediate portion between them in the overlapping portion. Clothes that have a function. "

The present invention according to claim 3 is the "clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the inner cloth layer is composed of a hydrophobic thread." The present invention according to claim 4 is
"The garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 3, wherein the inner cloth layer contains fibers having a large surface area compared to the volume thereof."

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the garment having a moisture treatment function according to the first aspect, "the inner cloth layer is composed of a yarn selected from a fiber group consisting of polyester, polypropylene and nylon fibers. It is. The present invention according to claim 6 is the “garment having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the moisture transfer insert is composed of a hydrophobic thread.” The present invention according to claim 7 provides that the moisture transfer insert is composed of a yarn selected from a fiber group consisting of rayon, polyester, cotton, and a blend of polyester and cotton. Clothes that have a function. "

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 8, "the moisture transfer insert constitutes a cloth layer, and the width of the cloth layer is formed in a taper shape from an upper crotch portion to a lower crotch portion of the present garment. In addition, the water transfer insert provides a larger surface area and a higher water absorption capacity at the upper part of the crotch part, so that the water transfer to the upper part of the garment which allows the water to diffuse more easily. The clothing having the water treatment function according to claim 1, which promotes ". The present invention according to claim 9 is the garment having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the moisture transfer insert is sewn to at least one of the inner cloth layer and the outer cloth layer. Is.

The present invention according to claim 10 is the "clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the outer cloth layer is composed of a hydrophilic thread." The present invention according to claim 11, wherein the outer fabric layer is composed of a yarn selected from a group of fibers consisting of hydrophilic nylon, cotton, a blend of cotton and polyester, rayon, and a blend of hydrophilic nylon and ordinary nylon. The clothing having the water treatment function according to claim 1. The present invention according to claim 12 is the "clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the clothes are briefs for men."

According to the present invention of claim 13, "the clothes are men's trunks or pajamas trousers."
Or clothing having the water treatment function according to 2. It is. The present invention according to claim 14 is the "clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the clothes are panties for women."
Is. The present invention according to claim 15 is the "clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1 or 10, wherein the clothes are panty hose for women."

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, "A supporter garment having a water treatment function is joined to the garment, and extends substantially from the front waist of the garment to the lower part of the crotch of the garment. A water treatment support pouch body, wherein the support pouch body is (a) an inner cloth layer composed of moisture discharging fibers in contact with the skin when worn, and (b) one body adjacent to the inner cloth layer. Or an intermediate fabric layer containing several moisture transport inserts, the one or several moisture transport inserts being formed of one or several fabrics that receive moisture from the inner fabric layer. , The water from the lower part of the crotch part upwards,
It is to be transferred from the wearer's skin to the outside.
(C) an outer fabric layer adjacent to the intermediate fabric layer and receiving and diffusing moisture discharged outward from the inner fabric layer and the intermediate fabric layer, the outer fabric layer of the support pouch body. A supporter garment having a moisture treatment function including an outer shell fabric. It is.

The present invention according to claim 17 is the "supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the inner cloth layer is composed of a hydrophobic thread." The present invention according to claim 18 is the supporter garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 17, wherein the inner cloth layer contains fibers having a large surface area compared to the volume thereof. The present invention according to claim 19 is the supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the inner fabric layer is composed of a thread selected from a fiber group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, and nylon fibers. Is. The present invention according to claim 20, wherein "the inner fabric layer includes a stretchable thread that adds stretchability and support force to the support pouch body of the present garment.
Alternatively, a supporter garment having the water treatment function described in 19. "
Is.

The present invention according to claim 21 is the "supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the one or several water-transporting inserts are composed of hydrophobic threads." The present invention according to claim 22 provides that "the one or several water transfer inserts are composed of yarns selected from a fiber group consisting of rayon, polyester, cotton, and a blend of polyester and cotton. Supporter clothing having the water treatment function described in 16. ”. 24. The invention according to claim 23, wherein "the one or several moisture transport inserts include extensible yarns that stretch the moisture transport insert as the inner and outer fabric layers stretch. A supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 21 or 22. The present invention according to claim 24, wherein "the one or several moisture transfer inserts are bonded to at least one of the inner cloth layer and the outer cloth layer. Supporter clothing having.

The present invention according to claim 25 provides that "the one or several water transfer inserts are arranged at the respective side portions of the water treatment pouch body and extend in the longitudinal direction, and 17. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, comprising a first discharge strip body and a second discharge strip body extending from the waist portion to the lower portion of the crotch portion. A twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention is the "supporter garment having a water treatment function according to the sixteenth aspect," in which the outer cloth layer is composed of a hydrophobic yarn. The present invention according to claim 27,
"The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the outer cloth layer is composed of a hydrophilic thread." The 28th aspect of the present invention is the "supporter garment having a water treatment function according to the 16th aspect," in which the outer fabric layer is composed of a blend of hydrophilic yarns and hydrophobic yarns.

The present invention according to claim 29 provides that "the outer cloth layer is hydrophilic nylon, cotton, a blended fabric of cotton and polyester,
The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, which is composed of a yarn selected from the group consisting of rayon and a fiber group made of a blend of hydrophilic nylon and ordinary nylon. It is. 30. The moisture treatment according to claim 26, 27, 28 or 29, wherein the outer fabric layer includes a stretchable thread that adds stretchability and support force to the support pouch body of the present garment. Supporter clothing with functions. "

The present invention according to claim 31 is that "the supporter garment further includes a relatively wide waistband that holds the supporter garment and the water treatment pouch body near a wearer's body. Supporter clothing having the described moisture treatment function. " The present invention according to claim 32, wherein “the waist band is made of stretchable yarn, nylon,
32. A supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 31, which is composed of cotton, rayon, and a yarn selected from a fiber group made of a blend of hydrophilic nylon and ordinary nylon. It is. The 33rd aspect of the present invention is the “supporter clothing having a water treatment function according to the 32nd aspect,” wherein the supporter clothing is a men's briefs.

[0040]

With the structure of the above claim 1, the inner cloth layer of the water treatment panel body quickly absorbs the water from the crotch portion of the wearer of the garment, and the intermediate cloth layer receives the water and Move to the dry part on top. Then, the outer cloth layer further receives the moisture and diffuses / evaporates it to the outside. Further, according to the configuration of the second aspect, water is moved through the overlapping portion of the top panel body, and urine can be discharged through the openable cover body. With the structure according to claims 3 to 7, the inner cloth layer and the moisture transfer insert absorb moisture and move quickly.

With the structure according to the eighth aspect, the taper-shaped water transfer insert causes less discomfort when wearing underwear, and further spreads water in the relatively dry upper part of the crotch part. -It can be evaporated. With the configuration according to claim 9, the moisture transfer insert does not shift when the garment is worn. According to the structure described in claims 10 to 11, the outer cloth layer temporarily absorbs and retains water, and then diffuses and evaporates.

According to the sixteenth aspect, the inner cloth layer of the water treatment support pouch body quickly absorbs the water from the crotch portion of the wearer of the supporter garment, and the intermediate cloth layer receives the water and the crotch portion. Move to the dry part on top of. Then, the outer cloth layer further receives the moisture and diffuses / evaporates it to the outside. With the configurations according to claims 17 to 19, the inner cloth layer absorbs moisture and moves quickly. With the structure according to the twentieth aspect, in the moisture-treated support pouch body, stretchability and support force are added by the inner cloth layer, and the wearing feeling and strength are improved.

According to the structure described in claims 21 and 22,
The moisture transfer insert absorbs moisture and moves quickly.
According to the configuration of claim 23, the moisture transfer insert expands according to the inner cloth layer and the outer cloth layer, and the wearing feeling and strength are improved. With the structure according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the moisture transfer insert is not displaced when the garment is worn. With the structure according to the twenty-fifth aspect, the moisture transfer insert is arranged so as not to be bulky when the garment is worn, and moreover, moisture in the crotch portion can be efficiently absorbed.

According to the structure described in claims 26 to 29,
The outer fabric layer absorbs moisture and quickly diffuses and evaporates.
With the structure according to the thirtieth aspect, the support pouch body is imparted with extensibility and support force by the outer cloth layer, thereby improving the wearing feeling and the strength. With the structure according to claim 31, the supporter garment is securely held on the wearer's waist by the waist band.

[0045]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A garment having a water treatment function according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A garment having a moisture treatment function according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1 and designated by the reference numeral 10 throughout the drawing. The garment 10 according to this embodiment can be used by both men and women. In addition, some other garments, for example conventional garments such as pajamas or sportswear, may be manufactured with the features of the present invention added.

Suitably, undergarment 10 is formed of ordinary knit fabric and generally comprises a moisture treatment panel body 11 extending from upper crotch portion 12 to lower crotch portion 13 of undergarment 10. Preferably, the moisture treatment panel body 11 includes the entire crotch portion of the undergarment 10 and is sewn to the inner surface of the undergarment 10. The stitched portion 11a is shown in FIGS. Preferably, the sewn portion 11a is relatively unobtrusive and has fine seams and is robust. According to another preferred embodiment (not shown), the water treatment panel body 11 includes the crotch upper part 12 to the crotch lower part 13.
It extends rearwardly beyond and extends to the waist line on the back side of the underwear 10.

The moisture treatment panel body 11 is the moisture transfer insert body 1.
Including 5. Suitably, the moisture transfer insert 15 is from top to bottom, i.e. the crotch upper part 12 to the crotch lower part 1.
It is formed in a tapered shape over 3. According to another embodiment (not shown), the moisture transfer insert 15 is triangular. The taper effect is to provide a further enhanced water absorption and diffusion force on the upper portion of the undergarment 10.
There the water moves to the drier and evaporates quickly. Further, the relatively narrow strip portion of the moisture transfer insert 15 located in the lower crotch portion 13 does not make the crotch bulky and provides the wearer with a comfortable wearing feeling.

FIG. 2 illustrates the structure of the moisture treatment panel body 11, with parts removed to show the arrangement of the various fabric layers. The inner cloth layer 14, which is in contact with the skin when worn, is composed of soft and absorbent threads. Preferably, these yarns consist of polyester fibers, for example fibers manufactured by the DuPont company under the trade names "Coolmax" or "Thermax". According to alternative embodiments, other threads such as polypropylene, nylon, wool, cotton, or rayon may be included in the inner fabric layer 14. Preferably, the inner fabric layer 14 is an open-knit or loose knit material and comprises fibers having a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves and a large surface area relative to volume. There is. These fibers have excellent ability to transport moisture away from the skin of the wearer.

The intermediate moisture transfer insert 15 comprises an inner cloth layer 14
Exist adjacent to and absorbs and transports moisture from the inner fabric layer 14 and removes moisture from the wearer's skin. Suitably, the moisture transfer insert 15 has one hydrophobic fiber layer. However, according to another preferred embodiment, the moisture transfer insert 15 comprises a plurality of knit or woven layers. In addition, it is possible to achieve similar effects using other types of yarns selected from the group of fibers including rayon, nylon, polypropylene, polyester, cotton, or blends of polyester and cotton. Preferably, these fibers have been chemically treated to enhance their ability to absorb and discharge water. Even if these fibers are non-discharge absorbent fibers before the treatment, they move the moisture upward against the gravity after the treatment and finally move the moisture to the dry part of the clothes to be vaporized. Currently,
ra) and Millikan Corporation each chemically treat such fibers for this purpose.

According to one preferred embodiment, the moisture transfer insert 1
5 is composed of "Coolmax" or "Thermax" polyester fibers. Although one object of the present invention is to provide a general wear undergarment that does not have a bulky crotch panel body, the moisture transfer insert 15 of the present invention can also include multiple fibrous layers (not shown) and nevertheless generally wear. Maintain the normal feel and appearance of underwear.

The special taper shape of the moisture transfer insert 15 as described above increases the surface area of the fabric of moisture draining absorbent fibers towards the normally dry upper portion of the garment 10. With this shape, the moisture is increased from the crotch portion against gravity and is transferred to the waist of the garment, where it is easily diffused. Suitably, the moisture transfer insert 1
5 is sewn to the surface of the inner fabric layer 14 by conventional stitching techniques.

The outer fabric layer 16 is disposed adjacent to the moisture transport insert 15 and, according to one embodiment, the inner fabric layer 14
Partially adjacent to. Outer fabric layer 16 is preferably composed of fibers such as hydrophilic nylon, cotton, cotton and polyester blends, rayon, and hydrophilic nylon and regular nylon blends. It is also possible to use other similar hydrophilic fibers. The outer cloth layer 16 includes the outer shell cloth of the moisture treatment panel body 11. Outer fabric layer 16, or shell fabric, is typically constructed of combed cotton or cotton and polyester knit fabric.

According to one preferred embodiment, the inner fabric layer 14 is attached to the outer fabric layer 16 along the perimeter of the moisture treatment panel body 11. It is also possible to mount the water transfer insert 15 in this way. However, it is desirable to attach the moisture transfer insert 15 to the outer surface of the inner fabric layer 14 as described above. Alternatively, the moisture transfer insert 15 is attached to the outer cloth layer 1
It can also be attached to the underside of 6. This attachment of the fabric layer can be by any conventional stitching technique.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show an undergarment 20 according to the second embodiment having a water treatment function, especially for men. According to this embodiment, the undergarment 20 comprises the inner knit fabric layer 3
1 and an outer knit fabric layer 32, and further includes a moisture transfer insert 25. The cloth structure and the assembling method of the cloth layer 31, the cloth layer 32, and the moisture transfer insert 25 are the same as those of the embodiment of the underwear 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

In addition to the features described for the underwear 10,
The undergarment 20 further includes a laterally extending openable cover 28. The openable cover 28 is arranged between the top panel body 22 and the water treatment panel body 21 of the undergarment 20. According to this embodiment, the undergarment 20 can be used for general wear, such as normal men's clothing, and is particularly suitable for people who are sweaty or who occasionally have light incontinence.

Preferably, the top panel body 22 is the undergarment 20.
Extending from the front waist 29 to just below the upper portion 26 of the moisture treatment panel body 21, and the top panel body 22 moves the moisture treatment panel body 21 about 1 to 3 inches (about 2.5 to 7.6 cm). Partially overlap. This overlap provides a non-interrupted, unbroken area for moisture uptake and evaporation, as shown in FIG. In addition, this overlap provides the shell fabric bilayer in the widest portion of the moisture transfer insert 25 (see Figure 3). The openable cover and overlap features allow for either the treatment of perspiration on the waist or the perspiration or other moisture in the crotch that is transported upwards. According to another embodiment (not shown), the top panel body 22 extends from the entire waist of the undergarment 20 and overlaps immediately below the water treatment panel body 21 as described above.

Moisture treatment panel 21 and moisture transfer insert 2
5 is shown in detail in FIG. Although the description is directed specifically to one embodiment of underwear 20, the features of these two elements are the same for both the underwear 10 and underwear 20 embodiments described above. The assembly of the water treatment panel body 21 is also shown in FIG.
Are shown in. As shown, the moisture transfer panel body 25 is used to provide comfort to the wearer by using the lower crotch portion 2
It is desirable that it becomes narrow in 3. According to one embodiment, the width of the insert 25 herein is in the range of about 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches (about 1.3 to 3.8 cm). As the insert 25 extends into the crotch upper portion 24, the insert 25 gradually widens to provide a relatively large area of water drainage material. At the widest point, the width of the insert 25 is about 2 to 4 inches (about 5.1 to 10.2 cm). Preferably, the width of the insert 25 at the lower crotch portion 23 is kept relatively constant, providing optimum wear comfort between the crotch of the wearer while at the same time maintaining the water treatment properties of the undergarment.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the underwear 20 as seen from below. This figure best illustrates the moisture treatment panel body 21 and the moisture transfer panel body 25 in the lower crotch portion 23 of the underwear. The figure also shows that the corresponding moisture treatment panel body 11 and moisture transfer panel body 15 of the undergarment 10 are in the same arrangement. 7 and 8 show especially underwear for women 40
Showing the front and back respectively. In this embodiment, the moisture transfer insert 45 is preferably generally hourglass shaped to provide maximum drainage absorption at the crotch upper portion 42 and lower portion 43. The moisture transfer insert 45 may be of any shape depending on the wearer's unique preferences and the like.

FIG. 9 is a diagram in which the present invention is applied to a panty hose 60 for women. Also in this embodiment, the shapes of the moisture transfer insert 65 and the moisture treatment panel 61 can be changed according to the preference of the wearer. According to one embodiment (not shown), the water treatment panel body 61 extends beyond the crotch area of the garment to the waist direction. Further, the panel body 61 may extend beyond the lower crotch area of the clothing to reach the buttocks. Suitably panty hose 6
The outer cloth layer 62 of the water treatment panel body 61 of 0 is composed of hydrophilic yarn such as hydrophilic nylon or cotton. According to another embodiment, the outer fabric layer 62 of the moisture treatment panel body 61 is typically constructed of nylon or other similar hydrophobic material.

Next, a moisture treatment type supporter garment according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. This moisture treated supporter garment is shown in FIG.
0 is attached. The supporter clothing 50 is a water treatment cloth layer,
Preferably, it includes a support pouch body 51 which is usually composed of a knit-structured cloth layer, which absorbs and absorbs moisture from the skin and transfers the moisture to a dry place for vaporization. Although FIG. 10 illustrates a men's brief-shaped support pouch body 51, the pouch body 51 is equally suitable for conventional competition supporters, or "jock strap"men's supporters.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pouch body 51 includes an inner cloth layer 54 and an outer cloth layer 56.
It includes a pair of intermediate moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b. The inner fabric layer 54 is adjacent to the wearer's skin and is composed of exhaust absorbent fibers and extensible fibers such as spandex or other extensible polymers. According to one embodiment, the exhaust absorbent fiber comprises a hydrophobic polyester fiber manufactured by the DuPont Company under the trademark "Coolmax" or "Thermax". These fibers are soft and comfortable on the skin. "Coolmax" polyester fibers also have a large surface area relative to volume and have a plurality of longitudinal grooves for draining and absorbing moisture. Other fibers, including polypropylene, nylon, cotton, wool, rayon, or various blends of these fibers can also be included to achieve the moisture treating effect. The stretchable fibers add stretchability and additional support to the supporter garment 50.

The intermediate moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b are also composed of moisture drainage absorbent fibers and extensible fibers such as spandex. The fibers used in the moisture transfer insert are
It may include fibers selected from the group of fibers including polyester, cotton, rayon, nylon, polypropylene, or blends of polyester and cotton. Preferably the insert 55
The a and 55b are sewn to the inner surface of the outer fabric layer 56, leaving a smooth surface on the inner fabric layer 54 adjacent to the skin. According to one embodiment, the moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b include drainage absorbent strips. According to another embodiment (not shown), the pouch body 51 comprises only one moisture transfer insert 55.

FIG. 12 best illustrates the placement of the moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b. According to one preferred embodiment, the placement of the inserts 55a and 55b is devised to provide additional support along the sides of the pouch body 51 where the male vulva is normally located. Inserts 55a and 55b also provide added protection to this sensitive area. According to another embodiment, the moisture transfer insert 55
a and 55b include a plurality of knit or woven layers. In addition, the inserts 55a and 55b provide additional drainage absorbent fibers that drain moisture upwardly from the relatively narrow crotch portion 53 of the pouch body 51 to the flared front waist 52 of the pouch body 51. Since the front waist 52 is typically dry, the moisture diffuses more effectively and evaporates more easily.

The outer cloth layer 56 of the pouch body 51 is composed of fibers which absorb and diffuse the water discharged to the outside from the inner cloth layer 54 and the intermediate moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b.
Outer fabric layer 56 preferably comprises the outer shell material of support pouch body 51. Stretchable fibers such as spandex are also included in the outer fabric layer 56 to provide additional support and to stretch the outer shell material as the inner fabric layer 54 and moisture transfer inserts 55a and 55b stretch. According to one embodiment of the invention, the outer fabric layer 56 is hydrophobic or hydrophilic,
Or it includes a blend of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers. Preferably, such fibers are selected from the group of fibers consisting of hydrophilic nylon, cotton, cotton and polyester blends, rayon, and hydrophilic nylon and conventional nylon blends. According to another embodiment, such fibers include polyester, cotton, or blends of polyester and cotton.

The waistband 57 of the supporter garment 50 comprises rubber, or extensible thread, and is preferably wider than that of conventional underwear. According to one embodiment, the waistband 57
Is about 1 to 3 inches wide. The stretchable thread or spandex provides sufficient stretch strength to hold the support pouch body 51 against the skin of the wearer of the garment 50. This feature enhances wearing comfort and reduces the risk of accidents during recreational exercise.

FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the supporter garment 50. The lower crotch portion 53 of the support pouch body 51 is best illustrated in this figure. Suitably, the fabric of the supporter garment 50 has been treated with an anti-bacterial agent to prevent malodor and inhibit bacterial growth. This treatment is also effective for undergarments 10, 20 and 30 having a water treatment function.

The clothes and the supporter clothes having the moisture treatment function according to the present invention have been described above. Various details of the invention may be changed without departing from its scope. Furthermore, the foregoing description of some preferred embodiments of the present invention is intended only to illustrate the present invention and not to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

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As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the moisture treatment which is composed of fibers having the characteristic of discharging and transporting the moisture from the bottom of the crotch portion of the clothing where the moisture tends to stay to the dry portion of the clothing. It is possible to provide clothing having a water treatment function including a panel body. The present invention further has a water treatment function including a water treatment panel body that provides a positive draining action of pulling water against gravity against the lumbar region of the clothes in which water is more easily diffused from the crotch portion. Can be provided. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide clothes having a water treatment function including a water treatment panel body that promotes quick evaporation of water while maintaining comfort. Therefore, in the garment according to the present invention, it is possible to inhibit skin rubbing, discomfort, and development of growth conditions of bacteria and fungi due to its water treatment property.

According to the first aspect of the invention, the inner cloth layer of the water treatment panel body quickly absorbs water from the crotch of the wearer of the garment, and the intermediate cloth layer receives the water.
The outer cloth layer can receive the moisture and quickly diffuse and evaporate to the outside by moving to the dry portion of the upper part of the crotch portion. Further, in the invention according to the second aspect, water is transferred through the overlapping portion of the top panel body, and urine can be discharged through the openable cover body. In the inventions according to claims 3 to 7, the inner cloth layer and the moisture transfer insert can absorb moisture and move it quickly.

In the invention described in claim 8, the water-conducting insert formed in a tapered shape causes less discomfort when the underwear is worn, and the water is further absorbed in the relatively dry upper part of the crotch part. Can be diffused and evaporated. In the invention according to claim 9, the moisture transfer insert does not shift when wearing clothes. According to the tenth to eleventh aspects of the invention, the outer cloth layer can temporarily absorb and retain water, and then diffuse and evaporate.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the inner cloth layer of the water treatment support pouch quickly absorbs the water from the crotch portion of the wearer of the supporter garment, and the intermediate cloth layer receives the water, and the crotch portion. The outer fabric layer can further receive the moisture and diffuse and evaporate to the outside by moving to the dry portion of the upper part of the. In the seventeenth to nineteenth aspects of the invention, the inner cloth layer can absorb water and move quickly. In the invention as set forth in claim 20, the moisture-treated support pouch body is imparted with stretchability and support force by the inner cloth layer, and wearability and strength are improved.

According to the twenty-first and twenty-second aspects of the present invention, the moisture transfer insert can absorb moisture and move quickly. In the invention of claim 23,
The moisture transfer insert stretches according to the inner and outer fabric layers,
Improves wearing comfort and strength. According to the twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the moisture transfer insert does not shift when the garment is worn. According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the invention, the moisture transfer insert is arranged so as not to be bulky when the garment is worn, and the moisture in the crotch portion can be efficiently absorbed.

According to the twenty-sixth to twenty-ninth aspects of the present invention, the outer cloth layer absorbs water and can be quickly diffused and evaporated. In the invention according to claim 30,
The support pouch body is stretched and supported by the outer cloth layer to improve the wearing feeling and strength. In the thirty-first aspect of the invention, the supporter garment is securely held on the waist of the wearer by the waistband.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of underwear having a water treatment structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the moisture treatment panel body, showing the respective arrangements of the inner cloth layer and the outer cloth layer and the intermediate moisture transfer insert, with a part thereof removed.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a male undergarment having a moisture treatment structure and a foldable cover according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a cross-sectional view of the overlapping top panel body and moisture treatment panel body of the underwear of FIG. 3 taken along line 4-4 of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing details of the structure by removing a part of the moisture treatment panel body.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing a state in which the underwear having the water treatment function of the present invention is looked up from below.

FIG. 7 is a front view of underwear according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, particularly suitable for women.

8 is a rear view of the underwear of FIG. 7. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a female pantyhose according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a male supporter undergarment according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a state in which a part of the supporter underwear of FIG. 10 is peeled off to show the details of the structure thereof.

12 is a plan view of a water treatment support pouch body of the supporter underwear of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the underwear shown in FIG. 10 as viewed from below.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Clothing 11 Moisture Treatment Panel Body 11a Sewn Part 12 Upper Crotch Area 13 Lower Crotch Area 14 Inner Cloth Layer 15 Moisture Transfer Insert Body 16 Outer Fabric Layer 20 Underwear 21 Moisture Treatment Panel Body 22 Top Panel Body 23 Lower Crotch Area 25 Moisture Transfer Insertion Body 26 Upper part 28 Openable cover 29 Front waist part 31 Cloth layer 32 Cloth layer 40 Underwear 42 Upper 43 Lower part 45 Moisture transfer insert 50 Supporter clothing 51 Support pouch body 54 Inner cloth layer 55a Moisture transfer insert 55b Moisture transfer insert 56 Outer cloth layer 57 Waistband 60 Pantyhose 61 Moisture treatment panel body 62 Outer cloth layer 65 Moisture transfer insert

Claims (33)

[Claims] 1. A garment having a moisture treatment function composed of an outer shell fabric, comprising a moisture treatment panel body extending from an upper portion of a crotch portion of the clothing to a lower portion of the crotch portion of the clothing. The body comprises: (a) an inner fabric layer composed of moisture-draining fibers in contact with the skin when worn; and (b) an intermediate fabric layer containing a moisture transfer insert adjacent to the inner fabric layer. The moisture transfer insert is formed of one or several fabrics that receive moisture from the inner fabric layer, the moisture being directed upwards from the lower crotch portion and outward from the wearer's skin. And (c) an outer cloth layer adjacent to the intermediate cloth layer for receiving and diffusing moisture discharged to the outside from the inner cloth layer and the intermediate cloth layer, and the outer cloth layer. Is a moisture treatment characterized in that it includes the outer shell fabric of the panel body. Clothing that has a physical function. 2. The garment further includes a top panel body that extends substantially from a front waist portion of the garment to an upper portion of a crotch portion of the garment and overlaps a part of the water treatment panel body. 2. The water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the panel body and the water treatment panel body have a laterally openable cover formed in an intermediate portion between the panel body and the water treatment panel body in the overlapping portion. clothing. 3. The garment having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the inner cloth layer is made of a hydrophobic thread. 4. The inner fabric layer comprises fibers having a large surface area relative to its volume.
Clothing having the described moisture treatment function. 5. The garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the inner cloth layer is composed of a thread selected from a fiber group consisting of polyester, polypropylene and nylon fibers. 6. The garment having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the water transfer insert is made of a hydrophobic thread. 7. The moisture treating function of claim 1, wherein the moisture transport insert is comprised of yarn selected from the group of fibers consisting of rayon, polyester, cotton, and blends of polyester and cotton. Clothing to have. 8. The moisture transfer insert constitutes a cloth layer, and the width of the cloth layer is tapered from the upper crotch part to the lower crotch part of the garment, and the moisture transfer insert is The upper surface of the crotch portion provides a larger surface area and a higher water absorption capacity, thereby facilitating the transfer of water to the upper portion of the garment where the water can be more easily diffused. The clothing having the moisture treatment function according to Item 1. 9. The garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the moisture transfer insert is sewn to at least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. 10. The garment having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the outer cloth layer is made of a hydrophilic thread. 11. The outer fabric layer is hydrophilic nylon, cotton,
2. A garment having a moisture-treating function according to claim 1, wherein the garment has a moisture-treating function, which is composed of a yarn selected from a fiber group consisting of a cotton / polyester blend, rayon, and a hydrophilic nylon / normal nylon blend. 12. The clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the clothing is a briefs for men. 13. The clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the clothing is men's trunks or pajamas pants. 14. The clothing having a moisture treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the clothing is panties for women. 15. The clothing having a water treatment function according to claim 1, wherein the clothing is panty hose for women. 16. A supporter garment having a water treatment function, comprising a water treatment support pouch body which is joined to the present garment and extends substantially from the front waist portion to the lower part of the crotch portion of the present garment. (A) an inner fabric layer made of moisture-exhausting fibers that are in contact with the skin when worn, and (b) an intermediate fabric layer containing one or several moisture transfer inserts adjacent to the inner fabric layer. The one or several moisture transfer inserts are formed of one or several fabrics that receive moisture from the inner fabric layer, the moisture being transferred upward from the lower crotch portion, and It transfers from the wearer's skin to the outside, and (c) is adjacent to the intermediate cloth layer and receives and diffuses moisture discharged to the outside from the inner cloth layer and the intermediate cloth layer. An outer fabric layer, the outer fabric layer of the support pouch body A supporter garment having a moisture treatment function, which includes an outer shell fabric. 17. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the inner cloth layer is made of a hydrophobic thread. 18. The inner fabric layer comprises fibers having a large surface area relative to its volume.
7. A supporter garment having a water treatment function according to 7. 19. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the inner cloth layer is composed of a thread selected from a fiber group consisting of polyester, polypropylene and nylon fibers. 20. The supporter garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the inner cloth layer includes a stretchable thread that adds stretchability and support force to a support pouch body of the present garment. . 21. The supporter garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the one or several moisture transport inserts are made of a hydrophobic thread. 22. The one or more moisture transport inserts are comprised of yarns selected from the group of fibers consisting of rayon, polyester, cotton, and polyester-cotton blends. Supporter clothing having the described moisture treatment function. 23. The one or more moisture transport inserts include extensible yarns that stretch the moisture transport insert as the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer stretch. A supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 21 or 22. 24. The water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the one or several water transfer inserts are bonded to at least one of the inner cloth layer and the outer cloth layer. Supporter clothing to have. 25. The one or several water transfer inserts are disposed on the respective side portions of the water treatment pouch body and extend in the longitudinal direction, and extend substantially from the waist of the clothing to the lower part of the crotch portion. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, comprising a first discharging strip body and a second discharging strip body. 26. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the outer cloth layer is made of a hydrophobic thread. 27. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the outer cloth layer is made of a hydrophilic thread. 28. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the outer cloth layer is composed of a mixed yarn of hydrophilic yarn and hydrophobic yarn. 29. The outer fabric layer is hydrophilic nylon, cotton,
The supporter garment having a moisture treatment function according to claim 16, wherein the supporter garment has a moisture-treating function, which is composed of a yarn selected from a fiber group consisting of a blended fabric of cotton and polyester, rayon, and a blended fabric of hydrophilic nylon and ordinary nylon. 30. The moisture treatment function according to claim 26, 27, 28 or 29, wherein the outer cloth layer includes a stretchable thread that adds stretchability and support force to the support pouch body of the present garment. Supporter clothing having. 31. The water treatment according to claim 16, wherein the supporter garment further includes a relatively wide waistband that holds the supporter garment and the water treatment pouch body near a wearer's body. Supporter clothing with functions. 32. The waistband is comprised of extensible yarn and yarn selected from the group of fibers consisting of nylon, cotton, rayon, and blends of hydrophilic nylon and normal nylon. 31. A supporter garment having a water treatment function according to item 31. 33. The supporter garment having a water treatment function according to claim 32, wherein the supporter garment is a men's briefs.