LIGHTWEIGHT, BREATHABLE, WATERPROOF, SOFT SHELL COMPOSITE APPAREL AND TECHNICAL ALPINE APPAREL

摘要

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 open-cell foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabric completes the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance.

主权项

1. An article of apparel, of which at least a portion of the article is a combination of moisture transfer, breathable and anti-microbial layers comprising:
a first layer comprised of a breathable inner lining fabric or material comprised of polypropylene, nylon, polyester, natural fibers or a blend thereof; a second layer, abutting the first layer, comprised of an absorbent, moisture transferring, anti-microbial, mechanically bonded composite nonwoven material containing deep grooved polymer fibers, with at least four grooves, shaped polymer fibers, and antimicrobial silver fibers; and a third fabric layer comprised of a stretchable, breathable, hydrophobic polyester, polypropylene or nylon fibers.