GARMENT INCLUDING STRETCH PANELS

Description

CROSS REFERENCE

This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/852,236 filed Jun. 28, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

BACKGROUND

Active sports such as golf require physical movements from athletes that may be constrained or hindered by the athlete's clothing. For example, while a golfer performs a golf swing, the golfer performs various movements with his arms and torso that cause tension in various regions of the golfer's upper garment. Upper garments typically worn by golfers are not designed to have high stretch properties, and thus, the upper garment may not sufficiently stretch during the golfer's swing to accommodate the golfer's movements. The golfer's swing and performance may be impaired by the garment.

It is with respect to these and other general considerations that the aspects disclosed herein have been made. Also, although relatively specific problems may be discussed, it should be understood that the examples should not be limited to solving the specific problems identified in the background or elsewhere in this disclosure.

SUMMARY

The technology generally relates to garments including a stretch panel incorporated into the garment.

In an aspect, the technology relates to a garment, including: a torso portion having a front side and a back side, the back side having at least one non-stretch back panel constructed from a first material; a right sleeve attached to the torso portion; a left sleeve attached to the torso portion; and a stretch panel, constructed from a second material having a greater stretch property than the first material, incorporated into the garment and including: a back portion positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the right sleeve is attached to the torso portion, and an extension portion extending from the back portion and onto the front side of the torso portion.

In an example, the extension portion at least partially extends across a part of the torso portion that forms an armpit portion of the garment together with a part of the right sleeve. In another example, an edge of the stretch panel extends from the back side of the torso portion onto the front side of the torso portion along part of a boundary line between the torso portion and the right sleeve. In another example, the back portion of the stretch panel is positioned below, and spaced apart from, a top end of the torso portion. In another example, a maximum height of the back portion of the stretch panel, as measured from a bottom end of the torso portion toward a top end of the torso portion, is 80% to 96% of a maximum longitudinal length between the bottom end and the top end of the torso portion, and the back portion of the stretch panel is spaced apart from the bottom end by a minimum distance of 30% to 45% of the maximum longitudinal length. In another example, a side edge of the stretch panel facing a virtual back longitudinal center line extending along a longitudinal direction, and across a center, of the back side of the torso portion is curved convex towards the virtual back longitudinal center line. In another example, the right sleeve includes an upper arm portion coupled to the torso portion and a forearm portion coupled to the upper arm portion, and wherein the stretch panel is a first stretch panel and the garment further includes a second stretch panel incorporated into the garment, positioned at least partially on the forearm portion, and shaped and sized to extend circumferentially around at least part of the right sleeve. In another example, the stretch panel is a back-right stretch panel and the garment further includes a back-left stretch panel incorporated into the garment, spaced apart from the back-right stretch panel, and including: a back portion positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the left sleeve is attached to the torso portion, and an extension portion extending from the back portion and onto the front side of the torso portion.

In an aspect, the technology relates to a garment, including: a torso portion having a front side and a back side; a right sleeve attached to the torso portion; a left sleeve attached to the torso portion; a back-right stretch panel incorporated into the garment and positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the right sleeve is attached to the torso portion; and a back-left stretch panel incorporated into the garment, positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the left sleeve is attached to the torso portion, and spaced apart from the back-right stretch panel in the garment.

In an example, the back-right and back-left stretch panels are symmetrical with respect to a virtual back longitudinal center line extending along a longitudinal direction, and across a center, of the back side of the torso portion. In another example, the torso portion has a top end defining a boundary between the front and back sides of the torso portion, and each of the back-right and back-left stretch panels are positioned to respectively cover part of the top end. In another example, each of the back-right and back-left stretch panels has a first edge facing, and being curved convex towards, a virtual back longitudinal center line extending along a longitudinal direction, and across a center, of the back side of the torso portion, and wherein a minimum distance between the first edges of the back-right and back-left stretch panels is 10% to 30% of a maximum lateral width between first and second sides of the torso portion. In another example, a bottom end of the torso portion defines a hem having a front portion corresponding to at least part of the front side of the torso portion and having: a first end; a second end; a middle region between the first and second ends; a first intermediate region between the first end and the middle region that extends farther downward along a longitudinal direction, relative to a virtual lateral line positioned on the front side of the torso portion between the bottom end and a top end of the torso portion, than each of the first end and the middle region; and a second intermediate region between the second end and the middle region that extends farther downward along the longitudinal direction, relative to the virtual lateral line, than each of the second end and the middle region.

In an aspect, the technology relates to a garment, including: a torso portion having a front side and a back side; a right sleeve including a right upper arm portion coupled to the torso portion and a right forearm portion coupled to the right upper arm portion; a left sleeve including a left upper arm portion coupled to the torso portion and a left forearm portion coupled to the left upper arm portion; a right-sleeve stretch panel incorporated into the garment, positioned at least partially on the right forearm portion, and shaped and sized to extend circumferentially at least partially around the right sleeve; and a left-sleeve stretch panel incorporated into the garment, positioned at least partially on the left forearm portion, and shaped and sided to extend circumferentially at least partially around the left sleeve.

In an example, the right-sleeve stretch panel has a closed-ribbon shape extending circumferentially entirely around the right sleeve. In another example, the right-sleeve stretch panel has a first edge proximal to the torso portion and extending circumferentially at least partially around the right sleeve and a second edge distal to the torso portion and extending circumferentially at least partially around the right sleeve, and wherein an average width of the right-sleeve stretch panel, as measured along a longitudinal direction of the right sleeve between the first and second edges of the right-sleeve stretch panel, is 10% to 30% of a maximum length of the right sleeve. In another example, at least a portion of the right-sleeve stretch panel extends simultaneously circumferentially around the right sleeve and longitudinally along the right sleeve. In another example, a top line of the right sleeve extends between a distal end of the right sleeve and a top end of the torso portion, a bottom line of the right sleeve extends between the distal end of the right sleeve and a right armpit portion of the garment, and the right-sleeve stretch panel covers a portion of the top line and a portion of the bottom line. In another example, a distance along the top line between the distal end of the right sleeve and the right-sleeve stretch panel is 5% to 15% of a length of the top line, and a distance along the bottom line between the distal end of the right sleeve and the right-sleeve stretch panel is 30% to 40% of a length of the bottom line. In another example, the garment further includes: a back-right stretch panel incorporated into the garment and positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the right sleeve is attached to the torso portion; and a back-left stretch panel incorporated into the garment, positioned at least partially on the back side of the torso portion adjacent to where the left sleeve is attached to the torso portion, and spaced apart from the back-right stretch panel in the garment.

In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a garment comprising a lower garment. The lower garment may comprise a front portion comprising a first front portion (FP1), a second front portion (FP2), and a third front portion (FP3); a back portion comprising a first back portion (BP1) and a second back portion (BP2); and one or more side portions extending between the front portion and the back portion of the lower garment.

In some embodiments, the lower garment comprises a first garment region comprising the first front portion (FP1), wherein the first garment region comprises a first material comprising a lightweight material. In some embodiments, the lower garment comprises a second garment region comprising the second front portion (FP2) and the first back portion (BP1), wherein the second garment region comprises a second material comprising a stretchable fabric. In some embodiments, the lower garment comprises a third garment region comprising the third front portion (FP3) and the second back portion (BP2), wherein the third garment region comprises a third material that is durable and more waterproof or water-resistant than the first and second materials.

In some embodiments, the first front portion (FP1) is configured to extend from a waistband region of the garment to an intermediate region disposed between the waistband region and a bottom hem region of the garment, wherein the intermediate region is disposed along an upper, middle, and/or lower leg portion of the garment. In some embodiments, the first front portion (FP1) has an upper boundary disposed along an upper edge of the waistband region of the garment and a lower boundary extending across the intermediate region of the garment. In some embodiments, the lower boundary is formed by one or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region or a portion thereof. In some embodiments, the one or more boundary lines comprise two or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region, wherein the two or more boundary lines have different angular orientations. In some embodiments, the lower boundary has (i) a first end disposed along or adjacent to an outer left/right side edge of the garment and (ii) a second end disposed along or adjacent to an inner seam region of the garment, wherein the first end is positioned higher than the second end. In some embodiments, the first front portion (FP1) has an outer left/right side boundary extending diagonally from the waistband region of the garment towards the outer left/right side edge of the garment. In some embodiments, the outer left/right side boundary is configured to extend from the waistband region of the garment to a portion or a section of the outer left/right side edge of the garment that is disposed above the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some embodiments, an offset distance or a separation distance between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edge of the garment gradually decreases as the first front portion (FP1) extends downwards from the waistband region towards the outer left/right side edge of the garment.

In some embodiments, the second front portion (FP2) is configured to extend between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edge of the garment. In some embodiments, the second front portion (FP2) is configured to extend from the waistband region to a point of intersection or convergence between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edge of the garment. In some embodiments, a width of the second front portion (FP2) decreases as the second front portion (FP2) extends downwards from the waistband region to the point of intersection or convergence between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edge of the garment.

In some embodiments, the third front portion (FP3) is configured to extend from the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) to the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some embodiments, the first back portion (BP1) has an upper boundary disposed along an upper edge of a waistband region of the garment and a lower boundary extending across an intermediate region of the garment, wherein the lower boundary is formed by one or more boundary lines extending diagonally across the intermediate region. In some embodiments, the first back portion (BP1) has an upper boundary disposed along an upper edge of the waistband region and a lower boundary extending across an upper, middle, and/or lower leg portion of the garment. In some embodiments, the first back portion (BP1) has an outer left/right side boundary extending along an outer left/right side edge of the garment from the waistband region to a first end of the lower boundary and an inner left/right side boundary extending along an inseam region of the garment from a crotch region of the garment to a second end of the lower boundary, wherein the inner left/right side boundary is configured to extend further downwards along the leg portion of the garment than the outer left/right side boundary. In some embodiments, the second back portion (BP2) is configured to extend around a back side of the leg portion of the garment from the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) to a bottom hem region of the garment.

In some embodiments, the first garment region and the second garment region are joined together along a boundary line that coincides with the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment, wherein a portion of the boundary line is configured to extend diagonally across the one or more side portions of the garment. In some embodiments, the first garment region and the third garment region are joined together along one or more boundary lines that coincide with the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment and/or an outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1), wherein a portion of the one or more boundary lines is configured to extend diagonally across the front portion of the garment and/or the one or more side portions of the garment. In some embodiments, the second garment region and the third garment region are joined together along a boundary line that coincides with the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment, wherein a portion of the boundary line is configured to extend diagonally across the one or more side portions of the garment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Non-limiting and non-exhaustive examples are described with reference to the following figures.

FIGS. 1-3 depict a back view of an example garment.

FIGS. 4-6 depict a front view of the garment of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3.

FIGS. 7A-7I depict perspective views of stretched regions of a garment being worn by a player at various times while the player performs golf swings.

FIG. 8 depicts front and back views of regions of a garment subjected to tension when a player performs a golf swing while wearing the garment.

FIG. 9 depicts two partially exploded back views of another example garment, each of the two partially exploded back views illustrating some of the stretch panels of the example garment.

FIG. 10 depicts two perspective views of a golfer performing golf swings while wearing the example garment of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 depicts a front and back view of another example garment.

FIG. 12 depicts a partial front view of another example garment.

FIG. 13 depicts a partial back view of the garment of FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 depicts a partial side view of the garment of FIG. 12.

FIG. 15A depicts a partial side view of the garment of FIG. 12 being worn by a person when standing upright.

FIG. 15B depicts partial side view of the garment of FIG. 12 being worn by a person when bending forward.

FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C depict another example garment.

FIG. 17 depicts a collar construction for a garment.

FIGS. 18A and 18B depict another example garment.

FIGS. 19A and 19B depict a hood for a garment.

FIG. 20 depicts a zip vent for a garment.

FIGS. 21A and 21B depict a storm flap for a garment.

FIGS. 22A and 22B depict a cuff construction for a garment.

FIGS. 23A and 23B depict a pocket construction for a garment.

FIGS. 24A and 24B depict an inner label panel for a garment.

FIGS. 25A, 25B, and 25C depict another example garment.

FIG. 26 depicts a gusset structure for a garment.

FIG. 27 depicts a front closure for a garment.

FIG. 28 depicts a back pocket construction for a garment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As briefly discussed above, athletes participating in active sports perform various movements that cause tension in the garments worn by the athlete. Traditional garments use materials, such as woven materials, which have good water-protecting properties but which have poor stretch properties. Accordingly, traditional garments are unable to sufficiently stretch in the regions of tension to accommodate the athlete's movements, and thus, those traditional garments constrain the athlete's movement and impair his or her performance. As an example, in the sport of golf, the golf swing of an athlete requires a wide range of motion, such as motion of the torso and arms, that is hindered or restricted by a traditional woven-fabric garment, such as a traditional rain jacket.

The present technology alleviates the issues discussed above, among others, by incorporating stretch panels into an upper garment at strategically selected regions of the upper garment that have been determined by experimental data to correspond to regions that experience tension during a golf swing. The movements of a golfer wearing an upper garment according to an example of the present disclosure are therefore substantially unconstrained by the upper garment, and the golfer's performance is substantially improved.

FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 depict back views of an example garment 1000, and FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 depict front views of the garment 1000 of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3. In this example, the garment 1000 includes four stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 incorporated into the garment 1000. Although the garment 1000 is depicted as being a long-sleeve jacket, examples garments of the present disclosure may be of any suitable type, such as a jacket, long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, no-sleeve shirt, sweater, hoodie, vest, etc., that is able to have incorporated into it at least one stretch panel as described herein. Furthermore, although the garment 1000 is depicted as having a full zipper and two pockets, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and example garments according to the present disclosure may have no pockets or any suitable number of pockets, and may have a full zipper, no zipper, half zipper, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro®-brand fasteners), etc.

Although some features of the garment 1000 may be described with reference to a right side or a left side of the garment 1000 for convenience, it will be understood that such descriptions may similarly apply to features on the left side or the right side of the garment 1000, respectively. In some examples, the right and left sides of the garment 1000 are symmetrical.

Referring collectively to FIGS. 1-6, the garment 1000 may include a torso portion 1100, a first sleeve 1200 attached to the torso portion 1100, and a second sleeve 1300 attached to the torso portion 1100. The torso portion 1100 may be adapted to cover at least part of a player's torso, and the first sleeve 1200 and the second sleeve 1300 may be adapted to cover at least part of the player's arms. The first sleeve 1200 may be referred to as a “right sleeve” and the second sleeve 1300 may be referred to as a “left sleeve.”

The garment 1000 includes a first stretch panel 1400, a second stretch panel 1500, a third stretch panel 1600, and a fourth stretch panel 1700, which are integrated into the garment 1000. The stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 are made from a material that is different from a material used to form an adjacent portion of the garment 1000. The material of each of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 respectively has greater stretch properties than the material of the adjacent portion of the garment 1000. For example, each of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may include knit fabric, while the remainder of the garment 1000 may generally include woven fabric. In some examples, the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may be constructed from the same type of material, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, one of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may be different in material than at least one of the remaining first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700.

Each of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may respectively include a material having a higher stretch percentage than a stretch percentage of the adjacent portion of the garment. For example, the stretch percentage of a material of a stretch panel of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may be between 1.5 to 20 times the stretch percentage of a material of the portion of the garment adjacent to the stretch panel. In some examples, a stretch percentage in a lengthwise direction of a material of a stretch panel of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may be 2 to 4 times a stretch percentage in the lengthwise direction of a material of the portion of the garment 1000 adjacent to the stretch panel, and a stretch percentage in a widthwise direction of the material of the stretch panel may be 15 to 20 times a stretch percentage in the widthwise direction of the material of the portion of the garment 1000 adjacent to the stretch panel. In some examples, a material of a stretch panel of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may stretch 15% to 25% in a lengthwise direction, and 120% to 160% in the widthwise direction, more than a material of the portion of the garment 1000 adjacent to the stretch panel stretches. In some examples, the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may be knit fabric having a stretch percentage determined according to, for example, the ASTM D2594 test, and the adjacent portions of the garment 1000 may include a woven fabric having a stretch percentage determined according to, for example, the D3107 test. In some examples, a material of a stretch panel of the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 may stretch by 15% to 45%, 20% to 40%, or 25% to 35% in a lengthwise direction, and may stretch by 100% to 200%, 120% to 180%, or 140% to 160% in a widthwise direction in an ASTM D3107-07 test of the material, wherein the gauge length is 250 mm, the applied tension is 1.8 kg, and the tension is applied for 30 minutes. In some examples, a material of the portion of the garment 1000 adjacent to the stretch panel may stretch by 4% to 12%, 5% to 11%, or 6% to 10% in a lengthwise direction, and may stretch by 4% to 12%, 5% to 11%, or 6% to 10% in a widthwise direction in an ASTM D3107-07 test of the material, wherein the gauge length is 250 mm, the applied tension is 1.8 kg, and the tension is applied for 30 minutes.

In some examples, stretch percentage can be determined according to the following test. Two marks are made along a lengthwise direction of a rectangular piece of fabric, and the piece of fabric is hung along an upper edge of the piece of fabric so that the two marks are vertically separated relative to the ground. A first measurement of a vertical distance between the two marks is measured while the piece of fabric is hanging along its upper edge and without any weight hanging from a lower edge of the piece of fabric opposite to the upper edge. A set weight (e.g., 3 kg or 5 kg) is then hung along the lower edge of the piece of fabric, and a second measurement of the vertical distance between the two marks is measured after a set amount of time (e.g., 5 s or 10 s) has passed from when the weight is hung along the lower edge. In some examples, before the second measurement is made, the fabric may be subjected to a normalizing process whereby the weight is applied to the lower edge for a set amount of time (e.g., 5 s) and removed, and this process is repeated a set number (e.g., 4 or 5) of times. The stretch percentage is calculated to be 100 times a ratio of (i) the second measurement subtracted by the first measurement to (ii) the first measurement.

The garment 1000 may be a multi-layered garment, and the first to fourth stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700, and the respective adjacent portions of the garment 1000 may refer to an outermost layer of the garment 1000 or a main layer of the garment 1000 (e.g., a layer having a greatest thickness). Other layers in the garment 1000 may include, for example, a membrane layer designed to at least partially block wind and water, and which may be positioned behind the stretch panels and the respective adjacent portions of the garment 1000.

The torso portion 1100 has a front side 1110, which is depicted in FIGS. 4-6, and a back side 1120, which is depicted in FIGS. 1-3. The torso portion 1100 may have an upper or top end 1130, a lower or bottom end 1140, a first side 1150, and a second side 1160. Each of the top end 1130 and the first and second side 1150 and 1160 may define a boundary between the front side 1110 and the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100, and the bottom end 1140 may define a hem of the garment 1000. The bottom end 1140 may be configured to surround a person's waist when worn, and the top end 1130 may be positioned opposite to the bottom end 1140 and be configured to at least partially cover the person's shoulders when worn. The first and second side 1150 and 1160 may respectively extend between the bottom end 1140 and junctions defined by where the first and second side 1150 and 1160 meet the first and second sleeves 1200 and 1300. The first side 1150 may be referred to as a “right side,” and the second side 1160 may be referred to as a “left side.”

The first sleeve 1200 and second sleeve 1300 may respectively be attached to the torso portion 1100 at the first sleeve boundary 1170 and the second sleeve boundary 1180. In some examples the first sleeve boundary 1170 and the second sleeve boundary 1180 are boundary lines respectively between the first and second sleeves 1200 and 1300 and the torso portion 1100, and the boundary lines may each be defined by at least one stitching line. The first sleeve boundary 1170 may be referred to as a “right sleeve boundary,” and the second sleeve boundary 1180 may be referred to as a “left sleeve boundary.”

The first sleeve 1200 may have a proximal end 1210 attached to the torso portion 1100 and a distal end 1220 opposite to the proximal end 1210. The distal end 1220 may correspond to a cuff of the first sleeve 1200, and the proximal end 1210 may correspond to the first sleeve boundary 1170. The first sleeve 1200 may include a first upper arm portion 1230 coupled (e.g., attached) to the torso portion 1100 and a first forearm portion 1240 coupled (e.g., attached) to the first upper arm portion 1230. For example, the first upper arm portion 1230 may extend from the torso portion 1100, and the first forearm portion 1240 may extend from the first upper arm portion 1230. The first upper arm portion 1230 may be configured to cover a person's right upper arm (e.g., the portion of the person's right arm between the person's right shoulder and the person's right elbow), and the first forearm portion 1240 may be configured to cover the person's right forearm (e.g., the portion of the person's right arm between the person's right elbow and the person's right hand). The second sleeve 1300 may have any corresponding features that the first sleeve 1200 may have. For example, the second sleeve 1300 may have a proximal end and a distal end, and may include a second upper arm portion and a second forearm portion.

The first stretch panel 1400 will now be described in more detail according to some examples of the present disclosure. The first stretch panel 1400 may be referred to as the back-right stretch panel 1400 because the first stretch panel 1400 is primarily located on the back side 1120 of the garment 1000 and on the right-hand side 1150. The second stretch panel 1500 (e.g., the back-left stretch panel 1400) may include any corresponding features (e.g., shape, size, position, and orientation) corresponding to the features of the first stretch panel 1400. For example, the second stretch panel 1500 may be symmetrical to the first stretch panel 1400 with respect to a virtual back longitudinal center line 1120C extending along a longitudinal direction, and through a center, of the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100. In some examples, a coordinate system is defined as being centered at a geometric center of the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 when the torso portion 1100 is smoothly spread out over a flat surface with the front side 1110 facing the flat surface and the back side 1120 facing away from the flat surface. A longitudinal axis extends along the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 and along a direction parallel to a line extending from a center of the bottom end 1140 to a center of a top end 1130 (which may correspond to a center of a portion of a collar of the garment 1000 that is attached to the torso portion 1100). A lateral axis extends along the back side 1120 and along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

The first stretch panel 1400 may have a top edge 1420 proximal to the top end 1130 of the torso portion 1100, a bottom edge 1410 proximal to the bottom end 1140 of the torso portion 1100, a first side edge 1430 proximal to the first sleeve 1200, a second side edge 1430 distal to the first sleeve 1200, and a front edge 1450. The first stretch panel 1400 is positioned at least partially on the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 adjacent (e.g., immediately adjacent) to where the first sleeve 1200 is attached to the torso portion 1100. The first stretch panel 1400 may be positioned partially on the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 and extend around the first side 1150 of the torso portion 1100 to be positioned partially on the front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100. Thus, the first stretch panel 1400 may include a back-side portion 1401 positioned on the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 and an extension portion 1402 positioned on the front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100.

The first stretch panel 1400 may extend from the back side 1120 to the front side 1110 across a portion of the first side 1150 adjacent (e.g., immediately adjacent) to the first sleeve 1200. For example, the first side edge 1430 may at least partially extend along a portion of the first sleeve boundary 1170 that extends from the back side 1120 across the first side 1150 and onto the front side 1110. A portion of the first stretch panel 1400 extending from the back side 1120 to the front side 1110 may at least partially extend across and cover a part of the torso portion 1100 that forms a first armpit portion 1840 together with a part of the first sleeve 1200. The first armpit portion 1840 includes a junction point defined by where the first side 1150 meets the first sleeve 1200 and an adjacent region (e.g., a region within 1 inch, 2 inches, or 3 inches of the junction point in all directions along the garment 1000). The garment 1000 may further include a second armpit portion 1850 on the opposite side of the garment 1000.

The first stretch panel 1400 may be spaced apart from the top end 1130 by a set distance. For example, a minimum distance along the longitudinal direction between the first stretch panel 1400 and the top end 1130 may be 2% to 10% or 4% to 8% of a maximum longitudinal length D11, which is measured from a bottom of the collar of the garment 1000 to a bottommost point of the garment 1000 in the longitudinal direction. For instance, the garment 1000 may include a first shoulder portion 1820 including a portion of the top end 1130 adjacent (e.g., immediately adjacent) to the first sleeve 1200 and extending downward from the portion of the top end 1130 along a portion of each of the front and back sides 1110 and 1120 by a set distance. The first stretch panel 1400 may be adjacent (e.g., immediately adjacent) to the first shoulder portion 1820 without covering the first shoulder portion 1820. The garment 1000 may also include a second shoulder portion 1830 on the opposite side of the garment 1000. In some examples, the top edge 1420 may be a straight line parallel to the top end 1130 and spaced apart from the top end 1130 along a direction perpendicular to the straight line of the top edge 1420 by a distance D45, which may be 2% to 10% or 4% to 8% of the maximum longitudinal length D11.

In some examples, the first stretch panel 1400 is spaced apart from the virtual back longitudinal center line 1120C and from the bottom end 1140. The first stretch panel 1400 and the second stretch panel 1500 may be symmetrically positioned (e.g., mirrored) about the longitudinal center line 1120C. In such examples, the point of the first stretch panel 1400 positioned closest to the longitudinal center line 1120C located a distance from the center line 1120C is the same distance as the center line 1120C to the point of the second stretch panel 1500 positioned closest to the longitudinal center line 1120C.

The top edge 1420 of the first stretch panel 1400 may have a first end 1421 proximal to the first sleeve 1200 (e.g., on the first sleeve boundary 1170) and a second end 1422 distal to the first sleeve 1200. A height D41 (FIG. 2), as defined along the longitudinal direction from the bottom end 1140 to the first end 1421 may be 75% to 95% or 80% to 90% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. A height D43 of the second end 1422 may be 80% to 98% or 86% to 94% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. For instance, the first end 1421 may be higher (e.g., closer to the top end 1130) than the second end 1422.

In some examples, the height D43 is a maximum height of the first stretch panel 1400. In other examples, the height D41 of the first end 1421 or a height of an intermediate region of the top edge 1420 between the first and second ends 1421 and 1422 is the maximum height of the first stretch panel 1400. The height D41 may also be minimum height of the top edge 1420 of the first stretch panel 1400.

The second side edge 1440 of the first stretch panel 1400 has a first end 1441 proximal to the top end 1130 of the garment 1000. The second side edge 1440 also has a second end 1442 distal to the top end 1130 (e.g., located closer to the bottom end 1140). An intermediate region 1443 of the second side edge 1440 exists between the first end 1441 and the second end 1442 that is a closest region of the second side edge 1440 to the second stretch panel 1500.

In some examples, the first end 1441 of the second side edge 1440 coincides with the second end 1422 of the top edge 1420 (e.g., at an upper, interior corner of the first stretch panel 1400). A lateral distance D50 (FIG. 3) between the first end 1441 and the first sleeve 1200 (e.g., the first sleeve boundary 1170) may be 15% to 35% or 20% to 30% of a maximum lateral width D12 between the first and second sides 1150 and 1160. A lateral distance D51 between the first end 1441 and the second stretch panel 1500 may be 30% to 50% or 35% to 45% of the maximum lateral width D12.

In some examples, a height D44 (FIG. 2) of the interior-most point of the intermediate region 1443 (e.g., the point of the first stretch panel 1400 closest to the longitudinal center line 1120C) is 60% to 80% or 65% to 75% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. A lateral distance D48 (FIG. 3) between the intermediate region 1443 and the first sleeve 1200 may be 15% to 35% or 20% to 30% of the maximum lateral width D12. A lateral distance D49 between the interior-most point of the intermediate region 1443 and the interior-most point of the second stretch panel 1500 may be 10% to 30% or 15% to 25% of the maximum lateral width D12. In some examples, the lateral distance D49 is a minimum distance between the first and second stretch panels 1400 and 1500. In some other examples, the first and second stretch panels 1400 and 1500 may be closest to each other at the first end 1441 or at the second end 1442 of the second side edge 1440.

A height D42 (FIG. 2) of a bottom edge 1410 of the second end 1442 of the first stretch panel 1400 above the bottom end 1140 may be 25% to 45% or 30% to 40% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. In some examples, the height D42 is a minimum distance between the first stretch panel 1400 and the bottom end 1140. A lateral distance D46 (FIG. 3) between the second end 1442 and the first side 1150 (or, in some other examples, the first sleeve 1200) may be 10% to 30% or 15% to 25% of the maximum lateral width D12. A lateral distance D47 between the second end 1442 and the second stretch panel 1500 may be 50% to 70% or 55% to 65% of the maximum lateral width D12. In some examples, the lateral distance D47 is, at least on the back side 1120, a maximum distance between interior edges of the first and second stretch panels 1400 and 1500.

The bottom edge 1410 of the first stretch panel 1400 may have a first end 1411, a second end 1412, and an intermediate region 1413 between the first and second ends 1411 and 1412. In some examples, the first end 1411 is on the back side 1120, the second end 1412 is on the front side 1110, and the intermediate region 1413 wraps around the first side 1150 between the front and back sides 1110 and 1120. The first end 1411 of the bottom edge 1410 may coincide with the second end 1442 of the second side edge 1440 (e.g., at a lower-interior corner of the of the first stretch panel 1400). A height D54 (FIG. 5) of the second end 1412 may be 40% to 60% or 45% to 55% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. A lateral distance D55 (FIG. 5) between the first side 1150 and the second end 1412 may be 5% to 25% or 10% to 20% of the maximum lateral width D12. A height D52 of the midpoint of the intermediate region 1413 may be 35% to 55% or 40% to 50% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. In some examples, the height D52 of the intermediate region 1413 is greater than the height D42 of the first end 1411 and is less than the height D54 of the second end 1412. In some other examples, the first stretch panel 1400 is closest to the bottom end 1140 at the first end 1411, the second end 1412, or the intermediate region 1413.

The front edge 1450 of the first stretch panel 1400, which connects the bottom edge 1410 and the first side edge 1430, has a first end 1451 and a second end 1452. In some examples, the first end 1451 of the front edge 1450 coincides with the second end 1412 of the bottom edge 1410. The second end 1452 may be on the first sleeve boundary 1170. A height D53 (FIG. 5) of the second end 1452 may be 45% to 65% or 50% to 60% of the maximum longitudinal length D11.

The first side edge 1430 of the first stretch panel 1400 has a first end 1431 proximal to the top end 1130 and a second end 1432 distal to the top end 1130. In some examples, the first end 1431 of the first side edge 1430 coincides with the second end 1452 of the front edge 1450 (e.g., at an upper-front corner). In some other examples, the front edge 1450 is omitted, and the first end 1431 of the first side edge 1430 coincides with the second end 1412 of the bottom edge 1410. In some examples, the second end 1432 of the first side edge 1430 coincides with the first end 1421 of the top edge 1420 (e.g., at an upper, arm-side corner of the first stretch panel 1400).

The top edge 1420 and the bottom edge 1410 may be straight lines, each having a length of 10% to 40% or 15% to 35% of the maximum lateral width D12. In some examples, the top edge 1420 and the bottom edge 1410 may be the same or different in length. For example, the bottom edge 1410 may be greater than the top edge 1420 in length. The top edge 1420 and the bottom edge 1410 may be parallel or non-parallel to each other. For example, virtual lines tangent to the top edge 1420 and the bottom edge 1410 may cross each other in a back plan view at a crossing region spaced apart from the first stretch panel 1400. For example, the crossing region may be spaced apart to the right of the first stretch panel 1400 such that the first stretch panel 1400 is between the crossing region and the second sleeve 1300 in the back plan view.

In some examples, the first side edge 1430 and the second side edge 1440 are arced lines convex to the virtual back longitudinal center line 1120C. The first side edge 1430 and the second side edge 1440 may have a variable radius of curvature, and each of the first and second side edges 1430 and 1440 may have a minimum radius of curvature of 20% to 40% or 25% to 35% of the maximum lateral width D12. The minimum radius of curvature of the second side edge 1440 may be in the intermediate region 1443 and may occur at the interior-most point of the intermediate region 1443. For instance, the minimum radius of curvature may occur at a height that is greater than 50% of the maximum longitudinal length D11. In some examples, each of the first and second side edges 1430 and 1440 may have an average radius of curvature of 30% to 100% of the maximum lateral width D12. An average distance between the first and second side edges 1430 and 1440 may be 10% to 40% or 15% to 35% of the maximum lateral width D12.

The garment 1000 may also include a stretch panel on each of the sleeves. The left sleeve 1300 may include a left-sleeve stretch panel 1700, and the right sleeve 1200 may include a right-sleeve stretch panel 1600. The right-sleeve stretch panel 1600 may be referred to as the third stretch panel 1600, and the left-sleeve stretch panel 1700 may be referred to as the fourth stretch panel 1700. The third stretch panel 1600 will now be described in more detail according to some examples of the present disclosure, and the fourth stretch panel 1700 may include any corresponding features (e.g., shape, size, position, and orientation) that the third stretch panel 1600 may have but for inclusion on the left sleeve 1300. For instance, in some examples, the left-sleeve stretch panel 1700 is symmetric or a mirror image of the right-sleeve stretch panel 1600.

The third stretch panel 1600 is positioned at least partially on the first forearm portion 1240 of the first sleeve 1200. The third stretch panel 1600 may be shaped and sized to extend circumferentially at least partially around the first sleeve 1200. In some examples, the third stretch panel 1600 is positioned entirely on the first forearm portion 1240. For instance, no portion of the third stretch panel 1600 extends past the elbow and onto first upper arm portion 1230. In some other examples, the third stretch panel 1600 extends partially onto the first upper arm portion 1230. The third stretch panel 1600 may extend circumferentially around the entire first sleeve 1200. For example, the third stretch panel 1600 may have a closed-ribbon shape surrounding the first sleeve 1200.

The third stretch panel 1600 has a first edge 1610 proximal to the torso portion 1100 and a second edge 1620 distal to the torso portion 1100. Each of the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 extend circumferentially at least partially around the first sleeve 1200 and may be positioned at least partially on the first forearm portion 1240. In some examples, the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 are both positioned entirely on the first forearm portion 1240. In some other examples, the second edge 1620 is positioned entirely on the first forearm portion 1240, and the first edge 1610 is positioned partially on the first forearm portion 1240 and partially on the first upper arm portion 1230.

The third stretch panel 1600 may extend both (e.g., simultaneously) circumferentially around the first sleeve 1200 and along a longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200. The longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200 may be defined as a direction extending between the proximal and distal ends 1210 and 1220 of the first sleeve 1200. Accordingly, the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 of the third stretch panel 1600 may also extend both (e.g., simultaneously) circumferentially around the first sleeve 1200 and along the longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200. As an example, as the third stretch panel 1600 wraps around the first sleeve 1200, the third stretch panel 1600 moves towards and/or away from the torso portion 1100. For instance, the portion of the third stretch panel 1600 on the underside of the first sleeve 1200 is positioned closest to the torso portion 1100, and the portion of the third stretch panel 1600 on the upper side of the first sleeve 1200 is positioned furthest from the torso portion 1100 (e.g., closest to the cuff). In such examples, the first edge 1610 and the second edge 1620 may have a substantially “S” shape.

The first sleeve 1200 has a top line 1250 extending from the distal end 1220 (e.g., the cuff) of the first sleeve 1200 to the top end 1130 of the torso portion 1100. The first sleeve 1200 also has a bottom line 1260 extending from the distal end 1220 of the first sleeve 1200 to the armpit portion 1840. The top and bottom lines 1250 and 1260 may be defined such that they substantially do not extend circumferentially around the first sleeve 1200. In some examples, the third stretch panel 1600 covers one or both of a portion of the top line 1250 and a portion of the bottom line 1260.

A length L1250 (FIG. 6) of the top line 1250 of the first sleeve 1200 may be the sum of a distance D61 along the top line 1250 between the distal end 1220 of the first sleeve 1200 and the second edge 1620 of the third stretch panel 1600, a distance D62 along the top line 1250 between the second edge 1620 and the first edge 1610 of the third stretch panel 1600, and a distance D63 along the top line 1250 between the first edge 1610 of the third stretch panel 1600 and the proximal end 1210 of the first sleeve 1200. The distance D61 may be 3% to 23% or 8% to 15% of the length L1250, the distance D62 may be 10% to 30% or 15% to 25% of the length L1250, and the distance D63 may be 60% to 80% or 65% to 75% of the length L1250.

A length L1260 of the bottom line 1260 may be the sum of a distance D64 along the bottom line 1260 between the distal end 1220 of the first sleeve 1200 and the second edge 1620 of the third stretch panel 1600, a distance D65 along the bottom line 1260 between the second edge 1620 and the first edge 1610 of the third stretch panel 1600, and a distance D66 along the bottom line 1260 between the first edge 1610 of the third stretch panel 1600 and the proximal end 1210 of the first sleeve 1200. The distance D64 may be 25% to 45% or 30% to 40% of the length L1260, the distance D65 may be 20% to 40% or 25% to 35% of the length L1260, and the distance D66 may be 20% to 40% or 25% to 35% of the length L1260.

In some examples, each of the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 may be closest to the proximal end 1210 at the bottom line 1260 and may be furthest from the proximal end 1210 at the top line 1250. For example, the distance D66 may be smaller than the distance D63, and the sum of the distances D65 and D66 may be smaller than the sum of the distances D62 and D63. The sum of the distances D61 and D62 may be smaller than the sum of the distances D64 and D65, and the distance D61 may be smaller than the distance D64.

An average distance between the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 along the longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200 may be 10% to 30% or 15% to 25% of the length L1250, or 20% to 40% or 25% to 35% of the length L1260. In some examples, the lengths L1250 and 1260 are respectively maximum and minimum lengths of the first sleeve 1200 along the longitudinal direction of the sleeve. In some examples, the distance between the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 along the longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200 may be constant. In some other examples, the distance between the first and second edges 1610 and 1620 along the longitudinal direction of the first sleeve 1200 may vary along a circumferential direction. For example, the distance D65 may be greater than the distance D62.

The non-stretching portions (e.g., woven material portions) of the garment 1000 may be referred to as a non-stretch panels. For instance, for the garment 1000 depicted, the back side 1120 of the torso portion 1100 includes a central non-stretch panel 1901 at least partially between the first stretch panel 1400 and the second stretch panel 1500. The central non-stretch panel 1901 covers the central part of the back side 1120 and may be substantially hourglass shaped. In the example depicted, the central non-stretch panel 1901 also extends partially to the front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100. The first stretch panel 1400 and the second stretch panel 1500 may be joined (e.g., stitched) to the central non-stretch panel 1901. For example, the first stretch panel 1400 may be joined to the central non-stretch panel 1901 along its second side edge 1440. Two shoulder non-stretch panels 1902 and 1903 may also be provided (e.g., one shoulder non-stretch panel for each side of garment). The shoulder non-stretch panels 1902 and 1903 may be incorporated to provide additional rain protection for the garment. The first stretch panel 1400 may be joined (e.g., along the top edge 1420 of the first stretch panel 1400) to one shoulder non-stretch panel 1902, and the second stretch panel 1500 may be joined to the other shoulder non-stretch panel 1903. Two lower-back non-stretch panels 1904 and 1905 may also be incorporated that are positioned below the first stretch panel 1400 and the second stretch panel 1500, respectively. The two lower-back non-stretch panels are also positioned outside (e.g., away from the center) of the central non-stretch panel 1901. The two lower-back non-stretch panels 1904 and 1905 may extend around the front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100 as well. For instance, each lower-back non-stretch panel 1904 and 1905 may extend from the central non-stretch panel 1901 to a zipper on the front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100. In some examples, the first stretch panel 1400 is joined to one of the lower-back non-stretch panel 1904 along the bottom edge 1410 of the first stretch panel 1400.

The front side 1110 of the torso portion 1100 may also include a right-chest non-stretch panel 1906 and a left-chest non-stretch panel 1907 that are positioned on the respective sides of the chest portion of the front side 1110. As an example, the right-chest non-stretch panel 1906 may be joined (e.g., stitched) to the first stretch panel 1400, the right shoulder panel 1902, the central non-stretch panel 1901, a lower-back non-stretch panel 1904, the zipper, the collar, and the right sleeve 1200.

In some examples, the garment 1000 includes two upper-arm non-stretch panels 1908 and 1909 respectively positioned on the right and left sleeves 1200 and 1300. The upper-arm non-stretch panel 1908 positioned on the right sleeve 1200 may be positioned at least partially on the upper arm portion 1230 of the right sleeve 1200. The upper-arm non-stretch panel 1908 and may be joined (e.g., stitched) to the torso portion 1100 along the first sleeve boundary 1170 and joined (e.g., stitched) to the third stretch panel 1600, for example, along the first edge 1610 of the third stretch panel 1600. The garment 1000 may include two forearm non-stretch panels 1910 and 1911 respectively positioned on the right and left sleeves 1200 and 1300. The forearm non-stretch panel 1910 positioned on the right sleeve 1200 may be positioned at least partially on the forearm portion 1240 of the right sleeve 1200. The forearm non-stretch panel 1910 may be joined (e.g., stitched) to the third stretch panel 1600, for example, the second edge 1620 of the third stretch panel 1600.

The positioning of the stretch panels 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700 have been described herein based on experimental tests on upper garments, which revealed unexpected data regarding which regions of upper garments are subjected to high levels of tension during a golf swing. By incorporating stretch panels into an upper garment at positions coinciding with these high-tension regions, the upper garment's constraint on the golfer's movements during a golf swing can be reduced, and thus, the golfer's performance can be improved. For example, based on the tension analysis, which is discussed further below, the stretch panels are able to be configured such that areas of high tension during a golf swing may be directly targeted. By directly targeting the high-tension areas, the remainder of the upper garment may be constructed from a substantially waterproof or water-resistant material, which results in a garment that not only provides less resistance to a golf swing but also provides weather-resistant properties as well. Although some examples of garments have been described with reference to FIGS. 1-6, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the number of stretch panels and the shape, size, position, and orientation of each of the stretch panels may be suitably varied.

FIGS. 7A to 7I depict perspective views of stretched regions of a garment being worn by a player at various times while the player performs golf swings, and FIG. 8 depicts front and back views of regions of a garment subjected to tension when a player performs a golf swing while wearing the garment. In particular, stretched regions 2001-2012 identified during testing are depicted in FIGS. 7A to 7I. The testing included acquiring imaging of a golfer during a golf swing while wearing a stretchable garment. The imaging techniques utilized allowed for areas of high tension or high stretching to be visually identified in the resultant images. Those areas of high tension have been identified as stretched regions 2001-2012 in the Images reproduced in FIGS. 7A-7I. In FIG. 7A, a front view of a right-handed golfer during his backswing is depicted. During the backswing, a first stretched region 2001 that extends over the shoulder of the golfer was identified as well as a second stretched region 2002 that extends across the back of the golfer in a direction from the top of the golfer towards the waist of the golfer. FIG. 7B depicts a front view of the golfer during a follow through of the golf swing. During the follow through, a third stretched region 2003 on the golfer's back was identified along with a fourth stretched region 2004 that is primarily located on the shoulder of the golfer. FIG. 7C depicts a left-side view of the golfer (e.g., from the perspective of the golf target) at or near impact of the golf ball. At this position, a fifth stretched region 2005 was identified under the shoulder and near the armpit of the golfer. FIG. 7D depicts a front view at the end of the follow through of the golf swing. At this position, a sixth stretched region 2006 that extended from the shoulder and down the back of the golfer was identified. FIG. 7E depicts another front view of the golfer during a backswing of the golfer. FIG. 7E further captures the left arm of the golfer. During the backswing, a seventh stretched region 2007 along the forearm of the golfer was identified. An eighth stretched region 2008 on the shoulder was also identified. The eighth stretched region 2008 is consistent with the first stretched region 2001 of the shoulder identified in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7F depicts a left-side (e.g., target-side) view of the golfer during a backswing. During the backswing, a ninth stretched region 2009 was identified that encompassed a larger portion of the golfer's upper back and shoulder. FIG. 7G depicts a right-side view of the golfer during a backswing. A tenth stretched region 2010 was identified in FIG. 7G along the forearm of the golfer. FIG. 7H depicts another front view of the golfer during a follow through. An eleventh stretched region 2011 was identified along the golfer's back and shoulder. FIG. 7I is a front view of the golfer during a follow through. FIG. 7I focuses on the golfer's arms, and a twelfth stretched region 2012 was identified on the forearm of the golfer.

Based on the identified stretched regions 2001-2012 identified across the images of FIGS. 7A to 7I, the stretch panels of the present technology discussed above in FIGS. 1-6 were developed. For instance, the stretch panels were developed to capture and substantially match portions of the stretched regions 2001-2012 to specifically target areas of high tension that occur during the golf swing. To still provide for weather resistance properties of the garment, however, the size and position of the stretch panels were not developed to identically match the stretched regions 2001-2012. Instead, the stretch panels were developed to encompass a majority of the stretched regions 2001-2012 to reduce the resistance the garment produces to the golf swing while still accounting for feasible construction of the garment among other considerations. For instance, in the example garment 1000 discussed above, the shoulder panels of the garment may be constructed from a water-resistant material rather than a stretchable material despite the shoulder of the golfer being identified as a high-tension area of the golfer. Because the shoulders of the golfer are directly exposed to rain falling from the sky, the shoulders are a high-exposure area for rain-related moisture. As such, the extra weather resistance at the shoulders may be desired over additional flexibility where the garment is intended to be a weather-resistant garment, such as a rain jacket.

FIG. 8 depicts additional views or representations of stretched regions 3001-3022 that may be adapted into stretch panels of a garment. For instance, the regions 3001-3022 that may be subjected to tension when being worn by a person swinging a golf club. A garment according to examples of the present disclosure may include a stretch panel encompassing any portion of one or more of the stretched regions 2001-2012 and the regions 3001-3022 when the perspective views of FIGS. 7A to 7I and the front and back views of FIG. 8 are to-scale as depicted. For example, a garment may include a stretch panel that extents over the shoulder and down the back in a direction towards the waist and the center of the back, similar to the region 3002, region 3011, region 3013, and region 3015. A garment may also include a stretch panel wrapped around the upper arm of the sleeve, similar to region 3001 and region 3005. A garment may also include a stretch panel that extends across a back and a sleeve of a garment, similar to region 3015. Such a stretch panel may substantially wrap around the sleeve of the garment as well.

FIG. 9 depicts two partially exploded back views 4000A and 4000B of another example garment 4000, each of the two partially exploded back views 4000A and 4000B illustrating some of the stretch panels of the example garment 4000. FIG. 10 depicts two perspective views of a golfer performing golf swings while wearing the example garment 4000 of FIG. 9. The garment 4000 primarily differs from the garment 1000 discussed above in that the stretch panels on the back of the garment extend over the shoulder portions of the garment 4000.

The garment 4000 includes a torso portion 4100, first and second sleeves 4200 and 4300 respectively attached to the torso portion 4100, first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830, and first, second, third, and fourth stretch panels 4400, 4500, 4600, and 4700 incorporated into the garment 4000. The garment 4000 and the first to fourth stretch panels 4400, 4500, 4600, and 4700 may include some features of garments and stretch panels described herein, and thus, differences may be mainly described and redundant descriptions may not be repeated.

The first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 are positioned at least partially on a back side of the torso portion 4100 and respectively adjacent to the first and second sleeves 4200 and 4300. The first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 respectively cover at least part (e.g., all) of the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830, and thus, may extend across a top end of the torso portion 4100 and onto a front side of the torso portion 4100. As indicated in the perspective views of FIGS. 7A-7I and the front and back views of FIG. 8, the garment 4000 may be subject to tension in regions corresponding to the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830. Accordingly, by positioning the first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 respectively to at least partially cover the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830, constraint of the golfer's movements during a golf swing by the garment 4000 may be further reduced compared to when the first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 do not cover the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830. However, because the first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 may be made from knit fabric, which is more susceptible to water penetration than other materials (e.g., woven fabric) that may cover the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830 when the first and second stretch panels 4400 and 4500 do not cover the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830, water may more easily penetrate into the inside of the garment 4000 through the first and second shoulder portions 4820 and 4830 during rain.

FIG. 11 depicts a front and back view of another example garment 5000.

The garment 5000 includes a torso portion 5100 having a front side 5110 and a back side 5120, first and second sleeves 5200 and 5300 attached to the torso portion 5100, and first, second, third, and fourth stretch panels 5400, 5500, 5600, and 5700 that are incorporated into the garment 5000. The garment 5000 is illustrated as a hooded sweatshirt. The garment 5000 and the first to fourth stretch panels 5400 to 5700 may include any features of garments and stretch panels as described herein.

FIG. 12 depicts a partial front view of another example garment 6000. FIG. 13 depicts a partial back view of the garment 6000 of FIG. 12. FIG. 14 depicts a partial side view of the garment 6000 of FIG. 12. FIG. 15A depicts a partial side view of the garment 6000 of FIG. 12 being worn by a person when standing upright. FIG. 15B depicts a partial side view of the garment 6000 of FIG. 12 being worn by a person when bending forward. The garment 6000 includes a torso portion 6100, a first sleeve attached to the torso portion 6100, and a second sleeve attached to the torso portion 6100. The torso portion 6100 has a front side 6110, a back side 6120, a top end, a bottom end 6140 opposite to the top end, a first side 6150, and a second side 6160. In some examples, the garment 6000 may further include stretch panels incorporated into the garment 6000. In some other examples, the garment 6000 does not include stretch panels. The garment 6000 and the stretch panels of the garment 6000 may include any features of garments and stretch panels as described herein.

The bottom end 6140 may form a hem of the garment 6000 having a unique shape and design configured to move with a person wearing the garment 6000 as he or she bends forward, for example, to take a golf swing. This reduces the amount by which the front side 6110 of the torso portion 6100 (e.g., by which a zipper on the front side 6110) bulges forward when the person bends forward. As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the hem of the garment 6000 moves with the person wearing the garment 6000 when bending forward from an upright position (as shown in FIG. 15A) to a bent forward position (as shown in FIG. 15B) such that the front side 6110 of the torso portion 6100 does not substantially bulge forward when the person is in the bent forward position. The bulging of a garment may obstruct the golfer's movements when taking a golf swing, and thus, reducing this bulging will reduce the garment's negative impact on the golfer's swing and improve the golfer's performance.

The bottom end 6140 has a front portion 6141 corresponding to at least part of the front side of the torso portion 6100 and a back portion 6142 corresponding to at least part of the back side of the torso portion 6100. The front portion 6141 may have a W-shape. For example, the front portion 6141 may have a first periphery region 6144, a second periphery region 6148, a middle region 6146 (e.g., a region corresponding to an end of a zipper) between the first periphery region 6144 and the second periphery region 6148, a first intermediate region 6145 between the first periphery region 6144 and the middle region 6146, and a second intermediate region 6147 between the second periphery region 6148 and the middle region 6146. In some examples, the first periphery region 6144 is at (e.g., defines a bottom end of) the first side 6150, and the second periphery region 6148 is at (e.g., defines a bottom end of) the second side 6160.

Relative to a virtual lateral line VLL extending across the front side 6110 of the torso portion 6100 and positioned between the bottom end 6140 of the torso portion 6100 and the top end of the torso portion 6100, the first intermediate region 6145 may extend farther downward along a longitudinal direction than each of the first periphery region 6144 and the middle region 6146, and the second intermediate region 6147 may extend farther downward along the longitudinal direction than each of the second periphery region 6148 and the middle region 6146. In some examples, the middle region 6146 extends farther downward along the longitudinal direction than each of the first periphery region 6144 and the second periphery region 6148. In some other examples, each of the first periphery region 6144 and the second periphery region 6148 extend farther downward along the longitudinal direction than the middle region 6146. The back portion 6142 may extend downward along the longitudinal direction as the back portion 6142 respectively extends away from the first and second periphery regions 6144 and 6148.

The front and back portions 6141 and 6142 of the bottom end 6140 may cross each other at the first and second periphery regions 6144 and 6148. At each of the first and second periphery regions 6144 and 6148, the front portion 6141 may further extend at least partially onto the back side 6120 to an end 6141E, and the back portion 6142 may further extend at least partially onto the front side 6110 to an end 6142E. The front and back portions 6141 and 6142 may overlap with, and be disconnected (e.g., not stitched together) from, each other at each of the first and second periphery regions 6144 and 6148.

In some examples, the hem of the garment 6000 is stiffer than adjacent portions of the garment 6000. For example, the hem may be different in material than the adjacent portions of the torso portion 6100, or the hem may be the same in material as the adjacent portions of the torso portion 6100 and the material at the hem may be folded over on itself one or more times, rolled, or arranged in another manner that increases the stiffness of the hem. In some examples, the hem may include a strip of relatively stiff material compared to the adjacent portions of the torso portion and that extends along the bottom end 6140. The strip may include plastic, metal, etc.

Garments according to some examples of the present disclosure may include a hem having any features described herein and one or more stretch panels having any features described herein. Using the stretch panels and the hem in combination further reduces negative impacts of the garment on the movements of a golfer wearing the garment while taking a golf swing and improves the golfer's performance.

Rain Jacket

In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a garment. In some cases, the garment may comprise an upper garment. In some cases, the upper garment may comprise a jacket, a coat, a parka, a mid-layer, a shell, a sweater, a hoodie, or any other type of article that can be worn by a subject around or over the subject's upper body.

FIGS. 16A-16C schematically illustrate a garment 7600. In some cases, the garment 7600 may comprise a plurality of garment regions.

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may be strategically placed on different portions or sections of the garment to enhance the performance characteristics of the garment for various golf-related actions or movements.

Garment Regions

In some cases, the garment may comprise a plurality of garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a first garment region 7601, a second garment region 7602, and a third garment region 7603.

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of different materials. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise at least a first material, a second material, and/or a third material.

In some cases, the first garment region 7601 may comprise a first material comprising a lightweight material. In some cases, the first material may be lighter than the second material and/or the third material. In some cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the second material. In some cases, the first material may have a different stretchability than the third material. In some cases, the first material may be more stretchable than the third material. In other cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the third material. In some cases, the first material and the third material may have a same or similar level of stretch. In some cases, the first material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the second garment region 7602 may comprise a second material comprising a stretchable fabric. In some cases, the second material may be more stretchable than the first material and/or the third material. In some cases, the second material may comprise a knit element with one or more knit structures.

In some cases, the third garment region 7603 may comprise a third material comprising a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may be less stretchable than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may not or need not be stretchable. In some cases, the third material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more laminated membranes. In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise the first material, the second material, and/or the third material.

In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise a waterproof or water-resistant coating. In some cases, the waterproof or water-resistant coating may hold up more on the third material than on the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise one or more seams that are sealed to enhance the overall waterproofness and/or water-resistance of the garment.

Functional Benefits

In some cases, the first, second, and third garment regions may be strategically placed on different portions or sections of the garment to enhance the performance characteristics of the garment for various golf-related actions or movements. In some cases, the first garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment that can bunch up during play, including e.g., the front of the garment and/or the undersides of the sleeves. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment where more stretch is needed during the golf swing, including e.g., the back of the garment, the sides and/or the front of the garment, and/or a hood portion of the garment. In some cases, the third garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment that are more exposed to the outer elements and which interact more often with a bag strap of a golf bag that the subject is carrying or handling, including e.g., the shoulder portions of the garment, the upper back side of the garment, and/or the sides of the hood portion of the garment.

Torso Portion

In some cases, the garment may comprise a torso portion. In some cases, the torso portion may comprise a front side and a back side.

In some cases, the torso portion may have a top end and a bottom end. In some cases, the top end may define an upper boundary between the front side and the back side of the torso portion. In some cases, the bottom end may define a bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the torso portion may have a first side and a second side. In some cases, the first side and the second side may define a left side portion and a right side portion disposed between the front side and the back side of the torso portion.

Front Side—Torso Portion

In some cases, the front side of the torso portion may comprise a first front side portion (FS1), a second front side portion (FS2), and a third front side portion (FS3).

In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) may be configured to extend continuously from the collar region of the garment to a bottom hem region of the garment. In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) may be configured to extend across at least a portion of the front collar region of the garment. In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) may be configured to extend across the entire width of the upper torso portion of the garment, from a left armpit/shoulder region of the garment to a right armpit/shoulder region of the garment. In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) may be configured to extend between the second and third front side portions of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the first front side portion may be offset or spaced apart from the left and right sides of the torso region such that said portion does not extend across the entire width of the middle and/or lower torso portions of the garment. In some cases, the width of the first front side portions may change or vary as the first front side portion extends between the chest or armpit region of the garment and the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the second front side portion (FS2) and the third front side portion (FS3) may be disposed along the left and/or right side portions of the garment. In some cases, the second and third front side portions may be spaced apart from each other with the first front side portion (FS1) disposed between the second and third front side portions. In some cases, the second front side portion (FS2) and the third front side portion (FS3) may be disposed between (i) the first front side portion (FS1) and (ii) the left/right side portions or (iii) the back side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the second front side portion and the third front side portion may be configured to extend from the armpit region of the garment to the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the second front side portion and the third front side portion may have a width that is less than or substantially less than that of the first front side portion. In some cases, the width of the second and third front side portions may change or vary as the second and third front side portions extend between the armpit region of the garment and the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the first, second, and third front side portions may be joined together along one or more boundary lines. In some cases, the one or more boundary lines may comprise one or more seam lines.

In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) and the second front side portion (FS2) may be joined along a first boundary line. In some cases, the first front side portion (FS1) and the third front side portion (FS3) may be joined along a second boundary line. In some cases, the first boundary line and/or the second boundary line may comprise a boundary line extending diagonally downwards and inwards (i.e., away from the left and/or right armpit region and towards the center of the garment), and then back outwards towards the left and/or right side(s) of the bottom hem region of the garment.

Back Side—Torso Portion

In some cases, the back side of the torso portion may comprise a first back side portion (BS1), a second back side portion (BS2), and a third back side portion (BS3). In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend between the second and third back side portions. In some cases, the second and third back side portions may be separated or spaced apart from each other along an upper back region of the garment.

In some cases, the first back side portion (BS1) may be configured to extend across a back side of the garment. In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend across the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend across a central portion of the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend across a middle back region and/or a lower back region of the garment. In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend continuously from the upper back region of the garment to the middle or lower back region of the garment.

In some cases, the first back side portion (BS1) may be configured to extend across only a portion of the entire width of the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the first back side portion may be configured to extend across the entire width of the upper, middle, and/or lower back region(s) of the garment. In some cases, the width of the first back side portion may change or vary as the first back side portion extends between the collar region of the garment and the middle back region of the garment. In some cases, the width of the first back side portion may gradually increase as the first back side portion extends downwards from the collar region of the garment. In some cases, the width of the first back side portion may remain constant or substantially constant between the middle back region and the lower back region of the garment. In some cases, the top end or the upper edge of the first back side portion may be narrower than any other part of the first back side portion.

In some cases, the second back side portion (BS2) and the third back side portion (BS3) may be configured to extend along a left side and a right side of the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the second back side portion and the third back side portion may be configured to extend across a back left and/or a back right shoulder region of the garment. In some cases, the second back side portion and/or the third back side portion may not or need not extend below the upper back region of the garment.

In some cases, the first, second, and third back side portions may be joined together along one or more boundary lines. In some cases, the one or more boundary lines may comprise one or more seam lines.

In some cases, the first back side portion (BS1) and the second back side portion (BS2) may be joined along a first boundary line. In some cases, the first back side portion (BS1) and the third back side portion (BS3) may be joined along a second boundary line. In some cases, the first boundary line and the second boundary line may comprise a boundary line extending along the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the boundary line may be configured to extend downwards from the collar region of the garment and curve outwards towards an armpit region of the garment.

Shoulder Portions

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more shoulder portions. In some cases, the one or more shoulder portions may comprise a first shoulder portion and a second shoulder portion. In some cases, the first shoulder portion and the second shoulder portion may include the top end of the torso portion, which may define an upper boundary between the front and back sides of the torso portion. In some cases, the first shoulder portion and the second shoulder portion may be configured to extend around and over the top end of the torso portion. In some cases, the first shoulder portion and the second shoulder portion may be configured to extend from the top end of the torso portion to an upper edge of the first front side portion of the garment. In some cases, the first shoulder portion and the second shoulder portion may be configured to extend from the top end of the torso portion to the upper left and/or right back region(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the first shoulder portion may comprise a left shoulder region. In some cases, the left shoulder region may be configured to extend between an upper left side edge of the first front side portion (FS1) of the garment and a left side of the upper back region of the garment. In some cases, the second shoulder portion may comprise a right shoulder region. In some cases, the right shoulder region may be configured to extend between an upper right side edge of the first front side portion (FS1) of the garment and a right side of the upper back region of the garment.

Arm Portions

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more arm portions attached to the torso portion. In some cases, the one or more arm portions may have a proximal end attached to the torso portion. In some cases, the one or more arm portions may have a distal end, opposite the proximal end, forming or defining a cuff region of the one or more arm portions of the garment.

In some cases, the one or more arm portions may include an upper arm portion. In some cases, the upper arm portion may be configured to cover a subject's upper arm (i.e., the portion of the subject's arm between the shoulder and the elbow).

In some cases, the upper arm portion may comprise a first upper arm portion (UA1) extending from a front side of the upper arm portion and around the outer arm portion of the garment to a back side of the upper arm portion. In some cases, the upper arm portion may comprise a second upper arm portion (UA2) extending from the front side of the upper arm portion and around the inner arm portion of the garment to the back side of the upper arm portion. In some cases, the first upper arm portion (UA1) and the second upper arm portion (UA2) may be joined together along one or more seam lines extending diagonally between an armpit region of the garment and an elbow region of the arm portions of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may comprise a plurality of seam lines configured to extend across a front side and/or a back side of the one or more arm portions. In some cases, the first upper arm portion (UA1) may comprise the third material. In some cases, the second upper arm portion (UA2) may comprise the first material.

In some cases, the one or more arm portions may include a lower arm portion. In some cases, the lower arm portion may be configured to cover the subject's forearm (i.e., the portion of the subject's arm between the elbow and the wrist).

In some cases, the lower arm portion may comprise a first lower arm portion (LA1) extending around the front side of the lower arm portion. In some cases, the lower arm portion may comprise a second lower arm portion (LA2) extending around the back side of the lower arm portion. In some cases, the first lower arm portion (LA1) and/or the second lower arm portion (LA2) may comprise the first material.

In some cases, the one or more arm portions may comprise a first arm portion and a second arm portion. In some cases, the first arm portion and the second arm portion may comprise a left arm portion and a right arm portion.

In some cases, the left arm portion may comprise a lower left arm portion, a first upper left arm portion, and a second upper left arm portion. In some cases, the first upper left arm portion and the second upper left arm portion may be joined together along one or more scam lines extending diagonally between a left armpit region of the garment and an elbow region of the left arm portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend across a front side and/or a back side of the left arm portion of the garment.

In some cases, the right arm portion may comprise a lower right arm portion, a first upper right arm portion, and a second upper right arm portion. In some cases, the first upper right arm portion and the second upper right arm portion may be joined together along one or more seam lines extending diagonally between a right armpit region of the garment and an elbow region of the right arm portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend across a front side and/or a back side of the right arm portion of the garment.

Collar Portion

Referring now to FIG. 17, in some cases, the garment may comprise a collar. In some cases, the collar may comprise an inner collar 7810 and an outer collar 7820. In some cases, the inner collar 7810 may be attached to the outer collar 7820. In some cases, the bottom or lower edge of the inner collar may be attached or coupled to a portion or a section of the outer collar.

In some cases, the inner collar 7810 may comprise an upper edge and a lower edge. In some cases, the upper edge of the inner collar may be straight. In some cases, the lower edge of the inner collar may be curved. In some cases, the lower edge of the inner collar may have a different curvature than the upper edge of the inner collar. In some cases, the lower edge of the inner collar may be longer than the upper edge of the inner collar.

In some cases, the inner collar 7810 may comprise a first side edge and a second side edge extending between the left and right sides of the upper and lower edges of the inner collar. In some cases, the first side edge and/or the second side edge of the inner collar may be angled or tapered to create a tight fit of the inner collar around or against the neck.

In some cases, the outer collar 7820 may comprise an upper edge and a lower edge. In some cases, the upper edge of the outer collar may be straight, slightly curved, or angled. In some cases, the lower edge of the outer collar may be curved. In some cases, the lower edge of the outer collar may have a different curvature than the upper edge of the outer collar. In some cases, the lower edge of the outer collar may be longer than the upper edge of the outer collar.

In some cases, the outer collar 7820 may comprise a first side edge and a second side edge extending between the left and right sides of the upper and lower edges of the outer collar. In some cases, the first side edge and/or the second side edge of the outer collar may be angled or tapered to create a tight fit of the outer collar around or against the neck. In some cases, the first and/or second side edge(s) of the outer collar may not or need not be parallel to the first and/or second side edge(s) of the inner collar. In some cases, the first and/or second side edge(s) of the outer collar may have a different angular orientation than the first and/or second side edge(s) of the inner collar. In some cases, the first and/or second side edge(s) of the outer collar may be longer than the first and/or second side edge(s) of the inner collar.

In some cases, the lower edge of the inner collar may have a different curvature than the lower edge of the outer collar. In some cases, a portion of the lower edge of the inner collar may be attached or coupled to the lower edge of the outer collar. In some cases, one or more other portions of the lower edge of the inner collar may be attached or coupled to a portion or a section of the outer collar that is spaced apart from the lower edge of the outer collar. In some cases, the left and/or right sides of the lower edge of the inner collar may be configured to curve away from the left and/or right sides of the lower edge of the outer collar. In some cases, the separation distance between the lower edge of the inner collar and the lower edge of the outer collar may increase as the lower edges of the inner and outer collars extend towards the left and/or right sides of the inner and outer collar.

In some cases, the inner collar may be attached or coupled to the outer collar to form a partially enclosed region disposed between the inner collar and the outer collar. In some cases, the partially enclosed region may be configured to extend circumferentially around a subject's neck.

In some cases, the upper edges of the inner collar and the upper edges of the outer collar may form the upper edges of the partially enclosed region. In some cases, the upper edges of the partially enclosed region may not or need not be bounded so that the inner and outer collars can be moved or adjusted independently of each other. In some cases, the upper edges of the partially enclosed region may not or need not be bounded so that the subject can easily and conveniently access the partially enclosed region between the inner and outer collars.

In some cases, the outer collar 7820 may comprise one or more drainage holes 7830 in fluid communication with the partially enclosed region. In some cases, the drainage holes may be configured to drain water, moisture, condensation, and/or precipitation caught between the inner collar and the outer collar. In some cases, the one or more drainage holes may be configured to prevent water, moisture, condensation, and/or precipitation from building up or collecting within the partially enclosed region provided between the inner and outer collars.

In some cases, the left side edge of the outer collar and the right side edge of the outer collar may be attached or coupled to a portion of the first garment region 7601. In some cases, the left and/or right side edges of the outer collar may be attached or coupled to the first front side portion of the torso region of the garment. In some cases, the left and/or right side edges of the outer collar may be attached or coupled to an upper portion or section of the first front side portion of the torso region. In some cases, the upper portion or section of the first front side portion of the torso region may form or define a front collar region of the garment. In some cases, the front collar region may comprise a first front collar region and a second front collar region that is separable from and releasably couplable to the first front collar region.

In some cases, the front collar region may comprise the first material. In some cases, the inner collar may comprise the first material. In some cases, the outer collar may comprise a different material than the inner collar and/or the front collar region. In some cases, the outer collar may comprise the third material. In some cases, the front collar region, the inner collar, and/or the outer collar may not or need not comprise the second material.

In some cases, the garments disclosed herein may comprise a collar portion. In some cases, the collar portion may comprise a first collar region and a second collar region. In some cases, the first collar region and/or the second collar region may form at least part of the front collar region of the garment.

In some cases, the first and second collar regions may have a first set of sides that are separable from and releasably couplable to each other along a center front region of the garment. In some cases, the first and second collar regions may have a second set of sides attached to a third collar region that is configured to extend around a remaining portion of the subject's neck. In some cases, the third collar region may be seamed to the second set of sides of the first and second collar regions.

In some cases, the first collar region may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the second collar region and/or the third collar region. In some cases, the first collar region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the second collar region and/or the third collar region.

In some cases, the second collar region may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the first collar region and/or the third collar region. In some cases, the second collar region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the first collar region and/or the third collar region.

In some cases, the third collar region may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the first collar region and/or the second collar region. In some cases, the third collar region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the first collar region and/or the second collar region.

In some cases, the first and second collar regions may comprise the first material. In some cases, the first material may comprise a lightweight material. In some cases, the first material may be lighter than the second material and/or the third material. In some cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the second material. In some cases, the first material may have a different stretchability than the third material. In some cases, the first material may be more stretchable than the third material. In other cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the third material. In some cases, the first material and the third material may have a same or similar level of stretch. In some cases, the first material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the third collar region may comprise the third material. In some cases, the third material may comprise a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may be less stretchable than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may not or need not be stretchable. In some cases, the third material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

Hood Portion

Referring to FIGS. 18A-18B and 19A-19B, in some cases, the garments disclosed herein may comprise a hood portion 7700. In some cases, the hood portion 7700 may comprise a first hood region 7701, a second hood region 7702, and a third hood region 7703. In some cases, the third hood region may be configured to extend between the first and second hood regions.

In some cases, the first hood region 7701 may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the second hood region and/or the third hood region. In some cases, the first hood region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the second hood region and/or the third hood region.

In some cases, the second hood region 7702 may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the first hood region and/or the third hood region. In some cases, the second hood region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the first hood region and/or the third hood region.

In some cases, the third hood region 7703 may comprise a same material or a same type of material as the first hood region and/or the second hood region. In some cases, the third hood region may comprise a different material or a different type of material than the first hood region and/or the second hood region.

In some cases, the first and second hood regions may comprise the third material. In some cases, the third material may comprise a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the third hood region may comprise the second material. In some cases, the second material may comprise a stretchable fabric. In some cases, the second material may comprise a knit element that is more stretchable than the first material and/or the third material.

In some cases, the third hood region may comprise one or more stretchable panels forming a central portion of the hood. In some cases, the one or more stretchable panels may comprise a left side that is joined to the first hood region along a first seam line and a right side that is joined to the second hood region along a second seam line. In some cases, the one or more stretchable panels may be configured to extend from the base of the hood portion of the garment to a face opening formed or defined by the hood portion of the garment.

Visor

In some cases, the hood portion 7700 may comprise a visor region 7704. In some cases, the visor region 7704 may be configured to extend between the first hood region 7701 and the second hood region 7702. In some cases, the visor region 7704 may be configured to extend along a front side or a front edge of the third hood region 7703.

Garment Regions

In some cases, the garments disclosed herein may comprise a plurality of garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of non-overlapping regions covering different parts of a subject's body. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of different materials with different material properties.

First Garment Region

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a first garment region 7601. In some cases, the first garment region may comprise a first material comprising a lightweight material. In some cases, the first material may be lighter than the second material and/or the third material. In some cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the second material. In some cases, the first material may have a different stretchability than the third material. In some cases, the first material may be more stretchable than the third material. In other cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the third material. In some cases, the first material and the third material may have a same or similar level of stretch. In some cases, the first material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the first garment region may comprise the first front side portion (FS1), the second upper arm portion (UA2), the first lower arm portion (LA1), and the second lower arm portion (LA2). In some cases, the first garment region may comprise the front collar region of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region may comprise the first collar region and/or the second collar region of the collar portion of the garment.

Second Garment Region

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a second garment region 7602. In some cases, the second garment region may comprise a second material comprising a stretchable fabric. In some cases, the second material may comprise a knit element that is more stretchable than the first material forming the first garment region and/or the third material forming the third garment region.

In some cases, the second garment region may comprise the first back side portion (BS1), the second front side portion (FS2), and the third front side portion (FS3) of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend around the torso region from the first back side portion (BS1) of the garment to the second front side portion (FS2) and the third front side portion (FS3) of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to wrap around the left and/or right side(s) of the torso region of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may optionally comprise the third hood region 7703 of the garment.

In some cases, the first back side portion of the torso portion may comprise a first side that is joined to the second back side portion of the torso portion along one or more seam lines. In some cases, the first back side portion of the torso portion may comprise a second side that is joined to the third back side portion along one or more seam lines. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be aligned with the first seam line joining the left side of the one or more stretchable panels and the first hood region. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be aligned with the second seam line joining the right side of the one or more stretchable panels and the second hood region.

Third Garment Region

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a third garment region. In some cases, the third garment region may comprise a third material comprising a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may be less stretchable than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may not or need not be stretchable. In some cases, the third material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the third garment region may comprise the second back side portion (BS2), the third back side portion (BS3), the top end of the torso portion, the left shoulder region, the right shoulder region, and the first upper arm portion (UA1) of the garment. In some cases, the third garment region may optionally comprise the third collar region of the collar portion of the garment.

Vent

As shown in FIG. 20, in some cases, the garment may comprise a zip vent 7900 extending along a left side and/or a right side of a torso portion of the garment. In some cases, the zip vent 7900 may be configured to extend downwards from the armhole seam of the garment. In some cases, the zip vent may be configured to extend between a first garment subregion and a second garment subregion. In some cases, the first garment subregion and/or the second garment subregion may form part of the second garment region 7602 of the garment.

In some cases, the garment may comprise a zipper 7901. In some cases, the zip vent may be opened and closed using the zipper. In some cases, the zip vent may be opened to expose an internal mesh gusset under the zipper. In some cases, the internal mesh gusset may comprise a breathable mesh material 7902.

Storm Flap

As shown in FIGS. 21A-21B, in some cases, the garment may optionally comprise a storm flap 8000. In some cases, the storm flap 8000 may comprise an interior storm flap extending along a center front region of the garment.

In some cases, the storm flap 8000 may comprise an upper portion 8010 and a lower portion 8020. In some cases, the upper portion 8010 may be folded downwards along a folded edge is offset from and positioned below the upper edge of the adjacent collar regions of the garment. In some cases, the bottom edge of the lower portion 8020 may be offset from and positioned above the bottom hem region of the garment.

Cuff Construction

As shown in FIGS. 22A-22B, in some cases, the garment may comprise one or more sleeves 8100 with a cuff at the end of the sleeves. In some cases, the one or more sleeves 8100 may be slightly longer at the back or top side of the cuff compared to the rest of the cuff. In some cases, the one or more sleeves 8100 may have a cuff construction comprising the cuff, a cuff strap that is detachably securable to another portion of the cuff, and an elastic member encased within the facing portion of the cuff.

Internal Pocket

As shown in FIGS. 23A-23B, in some cases, the garment may comprise one or more internal pockets 8200 set at the center front zipper setting of the garment. In some cases, the one or more internal pockets 8200 may comprise an internal mesh pocket.

In some cases, the internal mesh pocket may be formed or constructed by cutting into a fabric panel 8300 that is bonded at the inner chest region of the garment and then placing or fitting a mesh panel 8310 into or onto the fabric panel 8300. In some cases, the sides or edges of the mesh panel 8310 may be stitched to the fabric panel 8300 along an attachment interface 8301 that extends along or adjacent to the cut portions of the fabric panel 8300.

Inner Label Panel

As shown in FIGS. 24A-24B, in some cases, the garment may comprise an inner label panel 8400. In some cases, the inner label panel may be attached to the inside of the garment. In some cases, the inner label panel may be bonded to the inner back neck region of the garment without taping. In some cases, the inner label panel may have a tapered shape or profile with one or more rounded corners.

In some cases, the inner label panel may comprise a two-ply bonded piece of fabric 8401 that can be folded and fit through corresponding holes or openings 8402 at each side of the inner label panel. In some cases, the two-ply bonded piece of fabric may be attached to the inner label panel and/or the inside of the garment to form a hanger loop for the garment.

Rain Pant

In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a garment. In some cases, the garment may comprise a lower garment. In some cases, the lower garment may comprise a pant, a trouser, shorts, leggings, or any other type of garment that can be worn around or over a subject's legs, hip, waist, midsection, or lower body.

FIGS. 25A-25C schematically illustrate a garment 8500 comprising a plurality of garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may be strategically placed on different portions or sections of the garment to enhance the performance characteristics of the garment for various golf-related actions or movements.

Garment Regions

In some cases, the garment 8500 may comprise a plurality of garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a first garment region 8501, a second garment region 8502, and a third garment region 8503.

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of different materials. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise at least a first material, a second material, and/or a third material.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may comprise a first material comprising a lightweight material. In some cases, the first material may be lighter than the second material and/or the third material. In some cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the second material. In some cases, the first material may have a different stretchability than the third material. In some cases, the first material may be more stretchable than the third material. In other cases, the first material may be less stretchable than the third material. In some cases, the first material and the third material may have a same or similar level of stretch. In some cases, the first material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may comprise a second material comprising a stretchable fabric. In some cases, the second material may be more stretchable than the first material and/or the third material. In some cases, the second material may comprise a knit element with one or more knit structures.

In some cases, the third garment region 8503 may comprise a third material comprising a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may be less stretchable than the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the third material may not or need not be stretchable. In some cases, the third material may comprise one or more woven fabrics.

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more laminated membranes. In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise the first material, the second material, and/or the third material.

In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise a waterproof or water-resistant coating. In some cases, the waterproof or water-resistant coating may hold up more on the third material than on the first material and/or the second material. In some cases, the one or more laminated membranes may comprise one or more seams that are sealed to enhance the overall waterproofness and/or water-resistance of the garment.

Functional Benefits

In some cases, the first, second, and third garment regions may be strategically placed on different portions or sections of the garment to enhance the performance characteristics of the garment for various golf-related actions or movements. In some cases, the first garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment that can bunch up during play, including e.g., the upper, middle, and/or lower front portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment where more stretch is needed when swinging a golf club or bending over to pick up a ball, including e.g., the upper, middle, and/or lower back portion(s) of the garment, the left and/or right side portions of the garment, and/or the upper, middle, and/or lower front portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the third garment region may be configured to cover parts of the garment that can experience more rubbing, physical contact, wear, and/or exposure to grass and/or wet surfaces, including e.g., an upper, middle, and/or lower front portion of the garment and/or an upper, middle, and/or lower back portion of the garment.

Front Portion

In some cases, the garment may comprise a front portion. In some cases, the front portion may be configured to extend along a front side of the subject's body from a bottom end of the garment to a top end of the garment. In some cases, the bottom end of the garment may correspond to a bottom hem or a bottom cuff region of the garment. In some cases, the top end of the garment may correspond to a waistband region of the garment.

First Front Portion

In some cases, the front portion may comprise a first front portion (FP1). In some cases, the first front portion may comprise the first material.

In some cases, the first front portion (FP1) may comprise a first (left side) region configured to extend across a left side of the subject's body from an upper waistband region of the garment to a left leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the first front portion may comprise a second (right side) region configured to extend across a right side of the subject's body from the upper waistband region of the garment to a right leg portion of the garment.

In some cases, the first front portion (FP1) may be configured to extend from the top end of the garment to an intermediate region disposed between the top end and the bottom end of the front side of the garment. In some cases, the intermediate region may be disposed along the upper, middle, and/or lower leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the intermediate region may be configured to cover the knees of a subject wearing the garment. In some cases, the intermediate region may be configured to cover one or more areas or regions adjacent or proximal to the subject's knees.

In some cases, the first front portion may have an upper boundary disposed along an upper edge of the waistband region of the garment. In some cases, the upper boundary may be aligned with or may coincide with the upper edge of the waistband region. In some cases, the upper boundary may be configured to extend across an entire width of the waistband region. In other cases, the upper boundary may be configured to extend across only a portion of the entire width of the waistband region. In some cases, the ends of the upper boundary may be spaced apart from the left/right side ends of the waistband region.

In some cases, the first front portion may have a lower boundary extending across the intermediate region of the garment. In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by one or more boundary lines that extend horizontally across the intermediate region. In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by one or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region or a portion thereof.

In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by two or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region. In some cases, the two or more boundary lines may have different angular orientations. In some cases, the two or more boundary lines may include a first boundary line disposed at a first angle relative to an outer left or right side edge of the garment and a second boundary line disposed at a second angle relative to the inner left or right side edge of the garment. In some cases, the first angle and the second angle may be different. In some cases, the first boundary line may be disposed at a third angle relative to the second boundary line. In some cases, the third angle may be different than the first angle and/or the second angle.

In some cases, the lower boundary may have a first end disposed along or adjacent to the outer side of the leg portion of the garment and a second end disposed along or adjacent to the inner side of the leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the first end may be positioned higher than the second end. In some cases, the first end may be positioned closer towards the top end of the garment than the second end. In some cases, the first end may be positioned further from the bottom end of the garment than the second end.

In some cases, the first front portion may have an outer left/right side boundary. In some cases, the outer left/right side boundary may be configured to extend diagonally from the waistband region of the garment towards the outer left/right side edges of the garment. In some cases, the outer left/right side boundary may be configured to extend from the waistband region of the garment to a portion or a section of the outer left/right side edge that is disposed above the lower boundary. In some cases, the offset distance or the separation distance between the outer left/right side boundary and the outer left/right side edge of the garment may gradually decrease as the first front portion extends downwards from the waistband region towards the outer left/right side edges of the garment.

In some cases, the first front portion may have an inner left/right side boundary. In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend along an inseam region of the garment. In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend from a crotch region of the garment to the lower boundary. In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend further downwards along the leg portions of the garment than the outer left/right side boundary.

In some cases, the first front portion may comprise one or more fastening elements. In some cases, the one or more fastening elements may be configured to extend along the center front region of the garment. In some cases, the one or more fastening elements may comprise a zipper setting. In some cases, the zipper setting may be used to releasably secure the garment around the subject's body.

Second Front Portion

In some cases, the front portion may comprise a second front portion (FP2). In some cases, the second front portion may comprise the second material.

In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may comprise a first (left side) region disposed along the upper and/or middle left side of the front portion of the garment and a second (right side) region disposed along the upper and/or middle right side of the front portion of the garment.

In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may be configured to extend along the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may be configured to extend between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edges of the garment.

In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may be configured to extend from the upper edge of the waistband region to the point of intersection or convergence between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edges of the garment. In some cases, the width of the second front portion (FP2) may decrease as the second front portion (FP2) extends downwards from the waistband region to the point of intersection or convergence between the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) and the outer left/right side edges of the garment.

In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may comprise an upper region and a lower region. In some cases, the upper region may form part of the waistband region of the garment. In some cases, the lower region may be disposed under the upper region and may not or need not form part of the waistband region of the garment.

In some cases, the lower region may have a same elasticity or stretchability as the upper region. In other cases, the lower region may have a different elasticity or stretchability than the upper region. In some cases, the lower region may have a greater elasticity or stretchability than the upper region. In other cases, the upper region may have a greater elasticity or stretchability than the lower region.

In some cases, the second front portion (FP2) may optionally comprise one or more fastening elements that can be used to control access to one or more pockets of the garment. In some cases, the one or more fastening elements may be oriented or arranged along the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion. In some cases, the one or more fastening elements may comprise a zipper setting controlling access to one or more pockets of the garment.

Third Front Portion

In some cases, the front portion may comprise a third front portion (FP3). In some cases, the third front portion may comprise the third material as described elsewhere herein.

In some cases, the third front portion (FP3) may comprise a first (left side) region disposed along the middle and/or lower left leg portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the third front portion (FP3) may comprise a second (right side) region disposed along the middle and/or lower right leg portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the third front portion (FP3) may be configured to extend around the front side of the leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the third front portion may be configured to extend from the outer left/right side edge of the garment to the inseam or the inner seam line of the garment. In some cases, the third front portion may be configured to extend from the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) to the bottom end or hem region of the garment.

Back Portion

In some cases, the garment may comprise a back portion. In some cases, the back portion may be configured to extend along a back side of the subject's body from the bottom end of the garment to the top end of the garment. In some cases, the bottom end of the garment may correspond to the bottom cuff region of the garment. In some cases, the top end of the garment may correspond to the waistband region of the garment.

First Back Portion

In some cases, the back portion of the garment may comprise a first back portion (BP1). In some cases, the first back portion may comprise the second material.

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may comprise a first (left side) region extending across a back left side of the subject's lower body from an upper waistband region of the garment to a left leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may comprise a second (right side) region extending across a back right side of the subject's lower body from the upper waistband region of the garment to a right leg portion of the garment.

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may be configured to extend from the top end of the garment to an intermediate region disposed between the top end of the back side of the garment and the bottom end of the back side of the garment. In some cases, the intermediate region may be disposed adjacent or proximal to the back side of the thigh or upper leg region of a subject wearing the garment.

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may have an upper boundary disposed along an upper edge of the waistband region of the garment. In some cases, the upper boundary may be aligned with or may coincide with the upper edge of the waistband region. In some cases, the upper boundary may be configured to extend across an entire width of the waistband region.

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may have a lower boundary extending across the intermediate region of the garment. In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by one or more boundary lines that extend horizontally across the intermediate region. In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by one or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region or a portion thereof.

In some cases, the lower boundary may be formed by two or more boundary lines that extend diagonally across the intermediate region. In some cases, the two or more boundary lines may have different angular orientations. In some cases, the two or more boundary lines may include a first boundary line disposed at a first angle relative to an outer left or right side edge of the garment and a second boundary line disposed at a second angle relative to the inner left or right side edge of the garment. In some cases, the first angle and the second angle may be different. In some cases, the first boundary line may be disposed at a third angle relative to the second boundary line. In some cases, the third angle may be different than the first angle and/or the second angle.

In some cases, the lower boundary may have a first end disposed along or adjacent to the outer side of the leg portion of the garment and a second end disposed along or adjacent to the inner side of the leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the first end may be positioned higher than the second end. In some cases, the first end may be positioned closer towards the top end of the garment than the second end. In some cases, the first end may be positioned further from the bottom end of the garment than the second end.

In some cases, the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment may be configured differently than the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) may be positioned higher up along the leg portions of the garment than the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1). In some cases, the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) may be formed by one or more boundary lines with different angular orientations than the boundary lines forming the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1).

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may have an outer left/right side boundary. In some cases, the outer left/right side boundary may be configured to extend along the outer left/right side edge of the garment from the waistband region of the garment to the first end of the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1).

In some cases, the first back portion (BP1) may have an inner left/right side boundary. In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend along an inseam region of the garment. In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend from a crotch region of the garment to the second end of the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1). In some cases, the inner left/right side boundary may be configured to extend further downwards along the leg portions of the garment than the outer left/right side boundary.

Second Back Portion

In some cases, the back portion of the garment may comprise a second back portion (BP2). In some cases, the second back portion may comprise the third material.

In some cases, the second back portion (BP2) may comprise a first (left side) region extending across a back left side of the subject's lower body from the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) to the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment. In some cases, the second back portion (BP2) may comprise a second (right side) region extending across a back right side of the subject's lower body from the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) to the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the second back portion (BP2) may be configured to extend around the back side of the leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the second back portion may be configured to extend from the outer left/right side edge of the garment to the inseam or the inner seam line of the garment.

In some cases, the second back portion (BP2) of the garment may cover a first surface area of the garment. In some cases, the first surface area may represent a first percentage of (i) the surface area of the back side of the garment or (ii) the total surface area of the garment.

In some cases, the third front portion (FP3) of the garment may cover a second surface area of the garment. In some cases, the second surface area may represent a second percentage of (i) the surface area of the front side of the garment or (ii) the total surface area of the garment.

In some cases, the first percentage may be greater than or equal to the second percentage, or the second percentage may be less than or equal to the first percentage. In other cases, the second percentage may be greater than or equal to the first percentage, or the first percentage may be less than or equal to the second percentage.

In some cases, the first surface area may span a first length and the second surface area may span a second length. In some cases, the first length may be greater than the second length, or the second length may be less than the first length. In other cases, the second length may be greater than the first length, or the first length may be less than the second length.

Side Portions

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more side portions. In some cases, the one or more side portions may be disposed along the left and/or right side(s) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more side portions may be disposed between the front portion of the garment and the back portion of the garment.

In some cases, the one or more side portions may comprise a first side portion extending along a left or right leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more side portions may comprise a second side portion extending along a right or left leg portion of the garment.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501, the second garment region 8502, and/or the third garment region 8503 may form part of the one or more side portions of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region 8501, the second garment region 8502, and/or the third garment region 8503 may be configured to extend across or around the one or more side portions of the garment. In some cases, the one or more side portions may be formed by joining two or more garment regions of the garment. In some cases, the two or more garment regions may include, for example, the first garment region 8501, the second garment region 8502, and/or the third garment region 8503.

In some cases, the one or more side portions may comprise a plurality of sub-regions. In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise one or more sub-regions disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between two different garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise one or more sub-regions disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between two different portions or sections of a garment region.

In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise one or more sub-regions disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between two different garment regions. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between the first garment region 8501 and the second garment region 8502. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between the first garment region 8501 and the third garment region 8503. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between the second garment region 8502 and the third garment region 8503.

In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise one or more sub-regions disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between two different portions or sections of a garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is disposed along or adjacent to a boundary line between a first portion of the garment region and a second portion of the garment region.

In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise one or more sub-regions associated with one or more garment regions of the garment. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is part of the first garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include another sub-region that is part of the second garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include another sub-region that is part of the third garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is part of the first garment region and the second garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is part of the first garment region and the third garment region. In some cases, the one or more sub-regions may include a sub-region that is part of the second garment region and the third garment region. In some cases, the plurality of sub-regions may comprise sub-regions associated with different garment regions of the garment and/or different combinations thereof.

Garment Regions

In some cases, the garments disclosed herein may comprise a plurality of garment regions. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of non-overlapping regions covering different parts of a subject's body. In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a plurality of different materials with different material properties.

First Garment Region

In some cases, the garment may comprise a first garment region 8501. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may comprise a first material as described elsewhere herein.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may form at least a portion of the front side of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may comprise at least the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend across the front side of the upper, middle, and/or lower leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend from the inseam region of the garment to a left and/or right side portion of the garment.

In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend across one or more side portions of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend or wrap around the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend across a part of the back side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may form a part of the back side of the garment.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may not or need not be configured to extend across any part of the back side of the garment. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may not or need not form any part of the back side of the garment.

In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend between the front side of the garment and the back side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the first garment region 8501 may be configured to extend from the front side of the garment to the back side of the garment, or from the back side of the garment to the front side of the garment.

Second Garment Region

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a second garment region 8502. In some cases, the second garment region may comprise a second material as described elsewhere herein.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may form part of the front side of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may form the upper left and/or right side portion(s) of the front side of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may not or need not form any other portion of the front side of the garment.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may form part of the left side and/or the right side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the second garment region 8502 may be configured to extend across the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the second garment region 8502 may be configured to extend or wrap around the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may form at least part of the back side of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may be configured to extend around the back side of the garment.

In some cases, a portion of the second garment region 8502 may be configured to extend between the front side of the garment and the back side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the second garment region 8502 may be configured to extend from the front side of the garment to the back side of the garment, or from the back side of the garment to the front side of the garment.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may comprise the second front portion (FP2) of the garment and the first back portion (BP1) of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend continuously from an outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment to a left/right side edge of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend around the left side and/or the right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend continuously around the entire width of the back side of the garment.

In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend around a back side of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend across a portion of the back side of the garment that is disposed between the waistband region of the garment and the one or more leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the second garment region may be configured to extend across an upper, middle, and/or lower left and/or right leg portion of the garment.

In some cases, the garment may comprise a boundary line extending between the first garment region 8501 and the second garment region 8502. In some cases, a portion of the boundary line may coincide with the outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the boundary line may be configured to extend diagonally across the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the boundary line may be configured to extend past the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501 and the second garment region 8502 may be joined together along one or more other boundary lines. In some cases, the one or more other boundary lines may comprise one or more seam lines. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend along the inseam region of the garment.

Third Garment Region

In some cases, the plurality of garment regions may comprise a third garment region 8503. In some cases, the third garment region may comprise a third material as described elsewhere herein.

In some cases, a portion of the third garment region 8503 may form part of the front side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region may form part of the upper, middle, and/or lower left and/or right leg portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region 8503 may be configured to extend continuously around the front side(s) of the left and/or right leg portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the third garment region 8503 may form part of the left side and/or the right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region 8503 may be configured to extend across the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region 8503 may be configured to extend or wrap around the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, a portion of the third garment region 8503 may form part of the back side of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region may form part of the upper, middle, and/or lower back leg portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, a portion of the third garment region may be configured to extend continuously around the back side(s) of the left and/or right leg portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the third garment region 8503 may comprise a first portion 8503-1 extending around a front side of the left and right leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region may comprise the third front portion (FP3) of the garment. In some cases, the first portion of the third garment region may be configured to extend from the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) to the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the third garment region 8503 may comprise a second portion 8503-2 extending around a back side of the left and/or right leg portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region may comprise the second back portion (BP2) of the garment. In some cases, the second portion of the third garment region may be configured to extend from the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment to the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment.

In some cases, the first and second portions of the third garment region 8503 may have upper edges that are horizontally and/or vertically offset from each other. In some cases, the upper edge of the second portion of the third garment region may be positioned above the upper edge of the first portion of the third garment region. In some cases, the second portion of the third garment region may have one or more sides or edges that extend upwards past the upper edge of the first portion of the third garment region. In some cases, the second portion of the third garment region may extend further upwards along the leg portions of the garment than the first portion of the third garment region.

In some cases, the third garment region 8503 may be configured to extend continuously around the inseam region of the garment. In some cases, the inseam region may not or need not include any seams or seam lines joining the first and second portions of the third garment region. In other cases, the first and second portions of the third garment region may be joined together along one or more seam lines. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend along the inseam region of the garment.

In some cases, the first and second portions of the third garment region 8503 may be releasably attached or detachably coupled to each other along an outer seam region of the garment using one or more fasteners. In some cases, the one or more fasteners may be disposed along the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more fasteners may comprise a zipper setting. In some cases, the zipper setting may be configured to extend from the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment to the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some case, the top end of the zipper setting may be horizontally and/or vertically offset from the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment.

In some cases, the first garment region 8501 and the third garment region 8503 may be joined together along one or more boundary lines. In some cases, the first garment region 8501 may be joined to the first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region and/or the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region along the one or more boundary lines.

In some cases, the one or more boundary lines may comprise one or more seam lines. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may comprise a seam line that coincides with the lower boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may comprise a seam line that coincides with an outer left/right side boundary of the first front portion (FP1) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend along a portion of the inseam region and/or an outer seam region of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend diagonally across a front side portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend diagonally across the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the second garment region 8502 and the third garment region 8503 may be joined together along one or more boundary lines. In some cases, the second garment region 8502 may be joined to the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region along the one or more boundary lines.

In some cases, the one or more boundary lines may comprise one or more seam lines. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may coincide with the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend along and/or between the lower boundary of the first back portion (BP1) of the garment and an upper boundary of the second back portion (BP2) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend diagonally across a back leg portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend diagonally across the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the one or more seam lines may be configured to extend from the back side of the garment to the front side of the garment, or from the front side of the garment to the back side of the garment.

Gussets

Referring to FIG. 26, in some cases, the garments disclosed herein may comprise one or more gussets 8600. In some cases, the one or more gussets may be stretchable or expandable to adjust a size and/or a shape of the leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the one or more gussets may allow an adjustment of the size and/or shape of the leg portions of the garment so that a subject can easily put on and/or take off the garment while on a golf course without having to remove their shoes.

In some cases, the one or more gussets may comprise a triangular gusset. In some cases, the one or more gussets may comprise a wedge-shaped gusset. In some cases, the one or more gussets may comprise a diamond-shaped gusset. In some cases, the one or more gussets may comprise a panel gusset with a rectangular shape or profile.

In some cases, the one or more gussets 8600 may be disposed along an inside or an interior region of the leg panels of the garment. In some cases, the one or more gussets may be disposed along an internal zipper setting of the garment. In some cases, the one or more gussets may be disposed underneath a zipper setting extending along the left and/or right side portion(s) of the garment.

In some cases, the one or more gussets 8600 may be disposed between a first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region and a second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region. In some cases, the first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region may include the third front portion (FP3) of the garment. In some cases, the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region may include the second back portion (BP2) of the garment.

In some cases, the one or more gussets may have a first side edge attached to the first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region. In some cases, the one or more gussets may have a second side edge attached to the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region. In some cases, the one or more gussets may have a bottom or lower edge extending between the first and second side edges of the one or more gussets. In some cases, the bottom or lower edge(s) of the one or more gussets may be offset or spaced apart from the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment to provide additional space or clearance for a subject's shoes so that the subject can put on and/or take off the garment without having to remove their shoes. In some cases, the bottom or lower edge(s) of the one or more gussets may be positioned above the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment to provide the additional space or clearance for the subject's shoes.

In some cases, when the leg zippers are zipped open to expand the one or more gussets, the leg portions of the garment may present a gap or an opening along the left and/or right side leg portions of the garment. In some cases, the gap or opening may be configured to provide additional space or clearance for a subject's shoes so that the subject can put on and/or take off the garment without having to remove their shoes.

In some cases, the gap or opening may be configured to extend along a lower end of the left and/or right side leg portion(s) of the garment. In some cases, the gap or opening may be configured to extend from the bottom or lower edge(s) of the one or more gussets to the bottom end or the bottom hem region of the garment. In some cases, the gap or opening may be configured to extend from a back side edge of the first portion 8503-1 of the third garment region to a front side edge of the second portion 8503-2 of the third garment region.

Front Closure

FIG. 27 schematically illustrates a front closure for the garments disclosed herein. In some cases, the front closure may comprise a first side 8701 and a second side 8702. In some cases, the first side 8701 and the second side 8702 may be secured together around the center front portion of the subject's body using one or more fasteners. In some cases, the one or more fasteners may include a snap and/or clasp closure mechanism 8703. In some cases, the one or more fasteners may include a zipper setting 8704 extending below the snap and/or clasp closure mechanism 8703.

Storm Flap

In some cases, the front closure may include a storm flap. In some cases, the storm flap may comprise one or more pieces of fabric attached to or integrated with the first side 8701 and/or the second side 8702 of the front closure. In some cases, the storm flap may be positionable along the center front portion of the garment to at least partially cover the zipper opening of the garment.

Back Pocket Construction

FIG. 28 schematically illustrates a back pocket construction for the garments disclosed herein. In some cases, the garments may comprise one or more pockets 8800 stitched to an upper back portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more pockets 8800 may be stitched to an outer layer of the upper back portion of the garment. In some cases, the one or more pockets 8800 may include one or more pocket flaps 8810 attached or coupled to the upper back portion of the garment at a location above the one or more pockets. In some cases, the one or more pocket flaps may be releasably attached or detachably coupled to another portion of the one or more pockets 8800 (e.g., using one or more fasteners or fastening mechanisms) to close off the pocket opening(s) of the one or more pockets.

In some cases, the garment may comprise one or more elastic cords 8820 stitched to a portion or a section of the one or more pockets. In some cases, the one or more elastic cords may be stitched to a left side opening or a right side opening of the one or more pockets.

In some cases, the garment may be folded or rolled up for storage and/or handling purposes. In such cases, the one or more elastic cords 8820 may be wrapped around the garment to keep the garment rolled up and strapped down.

In some cases, the one or more elastic cords may be released from around the garment so that the garment can be unfolded or unrolled. In such cases, after the one or more elastic cords are released from around the garment, the elastic cords may be tucked back into the one or more pockets so that the elastic cords are positioned out of the way and do not interfere with a subject's movement, mobility, or ability to perform various different golf-related actions or movements.

This disclosure describes some embodiments of the present technology with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which only some of the possible embodiments were shown. Other aspects may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments were provided so that this disclosure was thorough and complete and fully conveyed the scope of the possible embodiments to those skilled in the art. Further, one having skill in the art will understand the degree to which terms such as “about” or “substantially” convey in light of the measurement techniques utilized herein. Also, any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges of the same numerical precision subsumed within the recited range. Accordingly, Applicant reserves the right to amend this specification, including the claims, to expressly recite any sub-range subsumed within the ranges expressly recited herein.

Although specific embodiments are described herein, the scope of the technology is not limited to those specific embodiments. Moreover, while different examples and embodiments may be described separately, such embodiments and examples may be combined with one another in implementing the technology described herein. One skilled in the art will recognize other embodiments or improvements that are within the scope and spirit of the present technology. Therefore, the specific examples are disclosed only as illustrative embodiments. The scope of the technology is defined by the following claims and any equivalents thereof.