EP0777978A2 - Tissu composite présentant des propriétés de régulation de l'humidité - Google Patents

Tissu composite présentant des propriétés de régulation de l'humidité Download PDF

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EP0777978A2
EP0777978A2 EP96106140A EP96106140A EP0777978A2 EP 0777978 A2 EP0777978 A2 EP 0777978A2 EP 96106140 A EP96106140 A EP 96106140A EP 96106140 A EP96106140 A EP 96106140A EP 0777978 A2 EP0777978 A2 EP 0777978A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/12—Hygroscopic; Water retaining
    • A41D31/125—Moisture handling or wicking function through layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/10—Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
    • A41D31/102—Waterproof and breathable

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  • the present invention relates to a composite textile fabric, and more particularly to a composite fabric for wicking moisture away from the skin of the wearer and transporting moisture from the skin-side surface to the opposite-side surface of the fabric.
  • garments are preferably made of a textile fabric consisting of natural fiber such as cotton, silk or linen, or by a blend of natural and synthetic fibers.
  • Such garments cannot quickly disperse the moisture into areas away from the skin, though they can absorb perspiration from the area of the skin.
  • Perspiration-absorbed garments require a period of time to evaporate moisture. The moisture next to the skin over a period of time can cause a cold, clammy sensation as well as chafing, irritation and conditions conducive to bacteria, fungus and yeast growth, especially in the cases of athletic apparel and undergarments.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,217,782 issued to Moretz et al. on June 8, 1993 discloses a multi-layer moisture management fabric.
  • the multi-layer moisture management fabric has particular application in being fabricated into panels which can be incorporated into the crotch area of undergarments for controlling leakage and spotting caused by minor to moderate urinary incontinence or that experienced by colostomy patients.
  • the multi-layer fabric includes a relatively thick inner moisture permeable hydrophobic fabric layer for positioning next to the skin of the garment wearer.
  • a first, relatively thin intermediate hydrophilic fabric layer is positioned adjacent the hydrophobic fabric layer on the side thereof away from the skin of the wearer.
  • a second, relatively thick outer hydrophilic fabric layer is positioned adjacent the first hydrophilic fabric layer on the opposite side thereof from the hydrophobic fabric layer.
  • the inner hydrophobic fabric is preferably constructed of a suitable non-absorbent fiber such as polyester.
  • the first and second hydrophilic layers are preferably formed of a highly absorbent fiber such as Hydrofil brand nylon fiber marketed by Allied Fibers.
  • the inner fabric layer of the Patent No. 5,217,782 is hydrophobic and non-absorbent, and is intended primarily to keep the skin of the undergarment wearer dry.
  • the first hydrophilic fabric layer is intended primarily as a "transport” layer which pulls the moisture from the hydrophobic layer and the underlying skin.
  • the second hydrophilic fabric layer is intended primarily as a "storage” layer. Due to the hydrophobic and non-absorbent characteristics of the inner fabric layer, the multi-layer fabric is only suitable to be used to absorb a relatively large amount of fluid, like urine, and is unsuitable to efficiently and quickly wick a relatively small amount of fluid, like tiny drops of perspiration, away from an adjacent body surface.
  • the composite textile fabric comprises a first fabric layer constructed of fibers of a relatively high denier for wicking perspiration and other body fluids away from the body surface of the user; and a second fabric layer constructed of fibers of a second relatively low denier in order to pull perspiration and other body fluids from the first fabric layer.
  • the first and second fabric layers are formed integrally and concurrently by knitting or weaving.
  • the first fabric layer has been rendered hydrophilic in order to quickly wick perspiration and other body fluids away from the body surface of the user, and the second fabric layer has been rendered hydrophilic.
  • each fabric layer is formed of polyester, nylon, acrylic fiber, or the like.
  • the denier of fibers constructing the first fabric layer is preferably not higher than 6D.
  • the denier of fibers constructing the second fabric layer is lower than the denier of fibers of the first fabric layer, and preferably not higher than 3D.
  • the composite textile fabric 30 includes a first fabric layer 12 and a second fabric layer 22 positioned adjacent the first fabric layer 12.
  • the first and second fabric layers 12 and 22 may be preferably rendered hydrophilic by any suitable method which is well known by those skilled in the art.
  • the first hydrophilic fabric layer 12 is intended to be next to and in contact with the skin of the garment wearer, or to be closer to the skin than the second hydrophilic fabric layer 22.
  • the first hydrophilic fabric layer 12 may be knitted or woven with a yarn 10, as shown in Fig. 2, that is preferably comprised of synthetic fiber such as polyester, nylon, acrylic or the like. Since the first fabric layer 12 is rendered hydrophilic, the wicking of moisture such as perspiration, urine or other body fluids, from the skin next to the first fabric layer 12 is enhanced.
  • the second hydrophilic fabric layer 22 may be knitted or woven with a yarn 20, as shown in Fig. 3, that is preferably comprised of synthetic fiber such as polyester, nylon, acrylic or the like.
  • the first and second hydrophilic fabric layers 12 and 22 may be formed integrally and concurrently by, for example, knitting or weaving. Although each fabric layer is distinct and separate, each is integrated with each other. As a result, the composite textile fabric functions as a single unit.
  • the yarn 10 is constructed of fibers, such as filaments 100
  • the yarn 20 is constructed of fibers, such as filaments 200.
  • the filaments 200 for the second hydrophilic fabric layer 22 are thinner, or have a lower denier, than the filaments 100 for the first hydrophilic fabric layer 12.
  • This feature causes the second hydrophilic fabric layer 22 to have a stronger moisture absorbency of wicking ability than the first hydrophilic fabric layer 12. As such, the moisture quickly wicked from the skin surface by the first hydrophilic fabric layer 12 will be pulled from the first fabric layer 12 to the second hydrophilic fabric layer 22. This maintains the skin-side surface of the first fabric layer 12 in a dry condition, and thus creates a dry, comfortable sensation to the garment wearer.
  • the perspiration absorbed in the second fabric layer 22 will be diffused over a relatively large area.
  • the water contained in the perspiration retained by the second fabric layer 22 is evaporated into the exposed air in the large area, so that the composite textile fabric can become dry in a shorter period of time than conventional fabrics do.
  • the filament denier of each fabric layer is selected based on the end use requirements for wetness control.
  • the amount of each fabric layer is selected based on the desired weight of the composite textile fabric, the end use desired of the composite textile fabric and the requirements for transporting perspiration or other body fluids from the first fabric layer 12 to the second fabric layer 22.
  • the denier of the filament 200 is preferably not higher than 3D.
  • the denier of the filament 100 is higher than that of the filament 200, and preferably not higher than 6D.
  • the cross section of the filaments 100 and 200 is shown round in Figs. 2 and 3, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the polyester, nylon or acrylic of the first or second fabric layer 12 or 22 may be either round or modified cross-section, and either spun or filament.
  • the composite textile fabric of the present invention can be fabricated as garments such as undergarments, shirts, skirts, pants, athletic apparel, leisure garments, and the like.
  • the garments are essentially indistinguishable in outward appearance from conventional garments of a similar type.
  • the composite textile fabric can also be fabricated as linings of garments such as water-proof outerwear and the like.
  • the composite textile fabric is provided with a breathable barrier layer on the side thereof away from the skin of the wearer.
  • the breathable barrier layer may be adhered to the second fabric layer by conventional membrane-film lamination or transfer coating technology.
  • the barrier layer may be microporous and hydrophilic or preferably non-porous and hydrophilic, prevents the outerwear from getting wet, and has a high moisture vapor-transmission rate.
  • the fabric of the present invention is preferably used as a garment textile fabric, it may also be used for other purposes such as the sweat band, sock or stocking, bra lining, glove or its lining, lining for sanitary napkin or diaper, lining for shoe, hat or cap, or head sweat band of hat or cap.
  • an elastic yarn may be additionally used to form the composite textile fabric of the present invention in order to increase the elasticity of the fabric.

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FR2753348A1 (fr) * 1996-09-16 1998-03-20 Yeh Patrick Etoffe pour absorber une humidite
GB2329191A (en) * 1996-09-16 1999-03-17 Patrick Yeh Fabric for moisture management
CN1082586C (zh) * 1997-09-19 2002-04-10 叶培华 具有排湿特性的布料
GB2379157A (en) * 2001-08-21 2003-03-05 Secr Defence Sweat management system
WO2012096920A2 (fr) 2011-01-10 2012-07-19 Nike International Ltd. Vêtement de support gérant l'humidité comportant un mécanisme à différentiel de denier
WO2013179187A1 (fr) * 2012-05-29 2013-12-05 Nokia Corporation Appareil portable présentant des propriétés de capillarité
US20140273700A1 (en) * 2011-10-05 2014-09-18 Sympatex Technologies Gmbh Composite material with improved moisture drainage
EP3243939A1 (fr) * 2008-08-18 2017-11-15 Transhield Inc. Fibres de polyéthylène à température de déformation à chaud élevée et non-tissés les comprenant
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CN108754750A (zh) * 2018-06-04 2018-11-06 江阴兴吴呢绒科技有限公司 一种吸湿排汗双面呢绒面料及其生产工艺
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FR2753348A1 (fr) * 1996-09-16 1998-03-20 Yeh Patrick Etoffe pour absorber une humidite
GB2329191A (en) * 1996-09-16 1999-03-17 Patrick Yeh Fabric for moisture management
GB2329191B (en) * 1996-09-16 2002-02-20 Patrick Yeh Fabric for moisture management
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CN1082586C (zh) * 1997-09-19 2002-04-10 叶培华 具有排湿特性的布料
GB2379157A (en) * 2001-08-21 2003-03-05 Secr Defence Sweat management system
EP3243939A1 (fr) * 2008-08-18 2017-11-15 Transhield Inc. Fibres de polyéthylène à température de déformation à chaud élevée et non-tissés les comprenant
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CN104105420A (zh) * 2011-01-10 2014-10-15 耐克创新有限合伙公司 具有纤度差机制的湿气管理支撑衣服
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CN104621739A (zh) * 2011-01-10 2015-05-20 耐克创新有限合伙公司 具有纤度差机制的湿气管理支撑衣服
US11234466B2 (en) 2011-01-10 2022-02-01 Nike, Inc. Aerographics and denier differential zoned garments
US9677207B2 (en) 2011-01-10 2017-06-13 Nike, Inc. Moisture management support garment with a denier differential mechanism
CN104621739B (zh) * 2011-01-10 2017-07-18 耐克创新有限合伙公司 具有纤度差机制的湿气管理支撑衣服
WO2012096920A2 (fr) 2011-01-10 2012-07-19 Nike International Ltd. Vêtement de support gérant l'humidité comportant un mécanisme à différentiel de denier
US9833022B2 (en) 2011-01-10 2017-12-05 Nike, Inc. Aerographics and denier differential zoned garments
US11214898B2 (en) 2011-01-10 2022-01-04 Nike, Inc. Moisture management support garment with a denier differential mechanism
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WO2013179187A1 (fr) * 2012-05-29 2013-12-05 Nokia Corporation Appareil portable présentant des propriétés de capillarité
US11297888B2 (en) 2016-01-15 2022-04-12 Nike, Inc. Garment with integral wipe zones
WO2018093991A1 (fr) * 2016-11-16 2018-05-24 Nike Innovate C.V. Vêtement pourvu de zones d'essuyage
US11412796B2 (en) 2016-11-16 2022-08-16 Nike, Inc. Garment with wipe zones
US12575625B2 (en) 2016-11-16 2026-03-17 Nike, Inc. Garment with wipe zones
CN108754750A (zh) * 2018-06-04 2018-11-06 江阴兴吴呢绒科技有限公司 一种吸湿排汗双面呢绒面料及其生产工艺
WO2021221552A1 (fr) * 2020-04-28 2021-11-04 Gglove Ab Gant multicouche ayant une fonctionnalité d'évacuation de l'humidité et d'absorption de la sueur

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