CLOTHING ITEM

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an item of clothing, a use of a completely seamless tube with fully automatically generated strap tabs with a wide range of applications and properties in relation to textile technology.

BACKGROUND

Items of clothing in the form of bustiers, tops, crop tops, tube dresses, catsuits, bodies, briefs, panties, leggings, bikinis, tankinis, swimsuits, dresses, skirts, shirts, pullovers and trousers are known from the prior art. An item of clothing that covers the body serves to offer the wearer various pleasant functions, such as a completely seamless feel with innovative technical applications and properties that guarantee comfort, physical safety and well-being.

Seamless articles are also known. In contrast, non-seamless textiles are usually sewn from yard goods and are available on the market in different versions. Various materials are available as straps and loops, as well as mounting in the form of sewn-on shoulder straps and waistbands at the hips.

In this context, it has now been found that there is a need to further improve such a textile; in particular, there is a need to provide a cost-effective and comfortable strap solution. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved fit and comfort with additional functionalities; in particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide an item of clothing that is as cost-effective and comfortable as possible.

These and other objects, which will become apparent upon reading the following description or can be recognized by those skilled in the art, are achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. The dependent claims further develop the central idea of the present invention in a particularly advantageous way.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An item of clothing according to the present invention, comprising: a tubular element; a first loop arranged on the tubular element as a fully automatically generated strap and configured to be attached to a first shoulder of a human; wherein the tubular element and the first loop are in one piece, and wherein the first loop is arranged on the tubular element.

Preferably, the item of clothing further comprises at least one second loop, which is also arranged on the tubular element and is configured to be placed on a second shoulder or a second leg of a person; and wherein the tubular element, the first loop and the second loop are in one piece, and wherein the first loop and the second loop are arranged on the tubular element. In a further embodiment, the item of clothing comprises a plurality of loops.

In the case of lower garments, the loops are designed in the form of a waistband in which the formation of a loop allows the right leg to be put on on the right side and the left leg on the left side. In the case of the lower garments, there is a leg opening and in the case of the upper garments, there is an arm opening, without the need for additional straps to be sewn on, or for arm openings to be designed and sewn around them, or to be attached in any other way. The strap solutions for arm and leg openings are created by the devices fully automatically and completely seamlessly.

The term “item of clothing” is to be understood broadly in this case and includes all elements that are configured to be arranged on the body and to cover it in the process. A synonym for item of clothing is, for example, clothing and hosiery. The term tubular element is to be understood broadly in the present case and includes hollow textile elements. The textile element is, for example, single-layer or double-layer. The tubular element is, for example, seamlessly manufactured. The hose element is manufactured, for example, using pantyhose or seamless machines (e.g. from Santoni S.P.A.). The term “loop” is to be broadly understood in the present case and includes openings that are configured to at least partially encircle a shoulder in such a way that the loop can be held on the arm and/or shoulder and/or can be attached there without further action. A second carrying option is the Carmen version, in which the straps lie horizontally over the shoulders. The lower body is a waistband replacement as a band with fully automatically generated leg openings.

The invention is based on the realization that there are various materials and mounts on the market in the form of sewn-on elastics and straps for body covers, wherein the body cover is mostly sewn from yard goods. However, with conventionally seamless straps, the openings, i.e. the arm and leg openings, still have to be cut, processed and/or sewn on manually. The conventional mounts tend to cut into the skin or be uncomfortable after some time, according to the existing seams, and as a result provide a low level of comfort. By providing a one-piece textile made of a material that is comfortable for humans, lasting seamless comfort is guaranteed. By eliminating seams, rubber bands or the like, cutting into the skin of the human body or increased pressure on a mounting surface on the shoulders, arms, neck, legs, hips, stomach, back of the human body is avoided. The one-piece body covering can reduce the number of production steps, as well as storage and production costs overall and reduce the environmental impact. A comfortable wearing experience is made possible by a soft and gradual rebound force of the carrier and waistband loop material from the main material of the textile from which the body covering is made.

Preferably, the body covering is circular knitted or warp knitted. Knitting and circular knitting as manufacturing processes for the face covering/body covering enable fully automatic production. The circular knitting or enable the introduction of holes into the item of clothing, which act as loops. The knitting, circular knitting enable the introduction of different material properties during the manufacturing process, preferably the adjustment of elasticity at local points of the material. For example, the loops are produced by automatically knitted machine-programmed hole selection.

Preferably, the first loop and the second loop are tri-elastic. The tri-elastic design helps to prevent the loops from cutting into the skin of the wearer. The tri-elastic design can be set directly during the manufacturing process by weakening the structure of the material. For example, the density of the area is reduced.

The body covering is preferably made of a single- or double-layer synthetic fiber, such as a multifiber fabric or a single- or double-layer microfiber fabric, or natural fibers and/or a water-repellent fabric. For improved self-protection, technical equipment such as UV protection or a finished synthetic fiber or natural fiber, i.e. viscose, bamboo, cotton (BW), wool yarn, can be incorporated into the one- or two-layer textile structure. The materials can be biodegradable and/or made from recycled fibers, i.e. they can be recycled again after use.

The term “finishing” refers to the application of a substance, for example silver chloride, copper, zinc, or also vitamin E, aloe vera, horse chestnut, etc. Heating and cooling effects can also be incorporated. In other words, the term “finishing” refers primarily to the extraction process of ingredients, or an impregnation. This can also energize and enhance performance through the use of infrared membranes. In addition, anti-cellulite effects can be achieved.

Preferably, the body covering has no seams. This is achieved by manufacturing via embroidery and circular knitting. Seams can only occur on the lower parts in the crotch and leg area.

The hose element is preferably configured to accommodate technical devices such as power and magnetic pulse transmitters inside the hose element. This can increase the protective effect and the well-being and range of use of the body covering.

The first loop and the second loop are preferably arranged in an integrated manner at a first end of the hose element and on a seamless waistband. Such a design is referred to as a sleeve. For example, the sleeve is single-layer or two-layer. For example, the sleeve is produced on a body cylinder of a seamless device (e.g. a Santoni device, such as: Type SM8) in a circular knitting process. The sleeve can be comfortably pulled over the head or worn by being put on from above. In the context of the present disclosure, the term “seamless” is to be understood to mean that the item of clothing is provided from such a tube and therefore no seams need to be provided in this area.

Preferably, the first loop is arranged at a first end of the tubular element and the second loop is arranged at a second end of the tubular element. Such a fully automatic design is referred to as a one-piece support hose or tube. The marketing name is “space tricot”/spaceless®.

Preferably, the hose element comprises a textile pocket configured to receive one or more sensors. The textile middle layer, for example, comprises a device for measuring vital data. The textile can also have an antiviral material, bacteriostatic material, or a blood flow-promoting material incorporated into or applied to it. The wellness material can consist of synthetic fibers, such as polyamide, or natural fibers, such as viscose/wool/cotton, and can also be incorporated with different supporting forces and elongations via various selections and trimmings on the production machines. As a further option, various compression levels from light to strong (1-6) can be incorporated. The creation of textile structures, such as ventilation, massage and support zones, which provide an additional function when worn and through the movement of the body, thus also enables a good, airy wearing comfort, a more beautiful skin relief and an increase in proprioception. A gyroscope can also be sewn and/or inserted into the fabric. This can have an overall beneficial effect on the protective effect and the flexibility of use of the body covering and can show movement in space.

Preferably, the tubular element has a three-dimensional knitted structure, wherein the three-dimensional knitted structure is shaped to create a recess. With the help of a special selection on the device and the addition of gradual compression and variable dosages of spandex during the manufacturing process, three-dimensional zones can also be created in such a way that a slight cupped bulge is formed in the chest and buttocks areas of the garment, adapted to the anatomy of the upper and lower body. Gathers can be created on the buttocks and chest, which enable a three-dimensional appearance.

The gradually worked structure is preferably designed in such a way that an underbust, underbuttock, leg, arm and stomach support effect, etc. can be set. By varying the material thickness and trimming using the circular knitting process, the support band zones and bands, which differ in size, can be set or adjusted fully automatically. This can advantageously increase the range of use to fit different anatomies by covering the body.

Preferably, a sensor is arranged to measure various motion sequences and stroke sequences for evaluation, wherein an app can evaluate and display the data.

Silver chloride and/or a combination of silver chloride with and without liposomes is preferably applied to the tubular element. This application, also known as finishing, can be significantly effective, for example, for at least 5-20 washes (at 30-60°). The silver chloride can have a bacteriostatic effect and can inhibit odors. Furthermore, silver chloride is non-ionogenic. It is a biocidal product. For example, the following recipe can be used for antiviral and bacteriostatic treatments: 0.3% silver chloride and/or 6% antiviral liposome treatment is applied in relation to the face/body covering weight. The application is preferably done by an extraction process.

Preferably, the tubular element has ventilation areas. This can increase the wearing comfort, which is also achieved by transparent and less transparent zones.

The body covering preferably includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic, quick-drying, cooling or warming equipment and/or functional yarns. This makes it possible to use the body covering comfortably at different temperatures. This makes it possible to use it in different seasonal applications.

The body covers, underwear and outerwear can also be manufactured in different sizes, including plus sizes. For example, the body covers can be manufactured in adult, women's and men's sizes, in teenage sizes and in children's/toddler sizes. The size-specific adjustments can be made by using different cylinders and settings in circular knitting.

The body covers can be knitted and/or printed fully automatically with designs. In the waistband in particular, designs and words can be knitted in fully automatically. For example, batik elements can be incorporated when the body cover is washed.

For example, the body covering includes a first water-repellent treatment: hydrophobic agents are applied to the face/body covering to possibly reduce droplet infection. Hydrophobic agents are water-repellent, breathable, wash-resistant and fluorine-free.

Silver chloride with a bacteriostatic effect and to possibly inhibit odor is applied to the body covering (e.g. biocide product). Silver chloride is non-ionogenic. For example, the water-repellent finish and the bacteriostatic finish are created according to the following recipe: 0.3% silver chloride finish and 6% hydrophobic finish on the face/body covering weight of, for example, 13 g.

For example, the material of the face/body covering is finished as a water-repellent additive. In addition, the active ingredient silver chloride is applied at 60° for 20 minutes in a drum extraction process. The material is then dried at approx. 90° and finally fixed at 150° for 120 seconds. The finishes are significantly effective for at least 5 washes.

For example, the body covering includes a water-repellent and a bacteriostatic treatment. Furthermore, the water-repellent treatment can prevent the body covering from being stain-repellent, thus positively influencing the comfort and duration of wear.

For example, the body covering includes a digital or transfer print.

Preferably, the item of clothing further comprises at least one, preferably two or more, elongation loops, wherein the back and/or front side provide gradual compression and/or elongation forces. Such compression and/or elongation forces, for example through the loop(s), can have a performance-enhancing or supportive effect.

Preferably, the item of clothing is manufactured using a digital design process that is designed on a 3D avatar. Optionally, this can be written into/read into the fully automatic device via the machine knitting program. This enables digital/virtual production.

The item of clothing is preferably configured so that it can also be used as a bag. The functional textiles described here can therefore be used as multifunctional bags in a further optional form, so that the items of clothing can be designed with different lengths, widths and depths, various shapes, colors, patterns and materials for the bag and loop straps.

The item of clothing is preferably configured so that it can also be used as a hat and/or sleeping cap. In other words, the item of clothing can be designed in such a way that it can optionally be used as a hat and/or sleeping cap, optionally with a cushion/pad and chin loops, which can be used as a travel or home pillow replacement. The manifold loop variants and design forms (open/closed/sewn), such as the optional incorporation of the pillows in sewn or similar form and/or by folding down the outer material so that the pillow or similar is inserted between the two layers. Open and closed face coverings with beneficial ingredients/cosmetics can be applied. Furthermore, additional equipment and functionalities, also from a technical point of view, such as monitoring, can be provided to improve sleep phases, snoring and other breathing issues. This can be made possible, for example, by frequency-changing impulse-like magnetic field, current and other wave devices. Vital data measurement with respiratory rate can also be monitored and optimized.

The item of clothing is preferably configured to be used optionally as a curtain and/or blind. The item of clothing can be made of synthetic and/or natural materials, a mixture thereof and/or of novel CO₂ fibers and their proportional components of enzymes. These textiles can provide various product advantages and problem solvers when hanging them up, thanks to the loop opportunities, so that mounting rods, system rod constructions, with optional telescopic and/or plug-in extension systems, can be easily mounted vertically and horizontally, in combination and/or other mounting methods, such as small trolleys for conventional curtain attachments, even if they are made of natural material. The various loop shapes can be created fully automatically at the top and bottom, and on the right and left of the textile. Thanks to the wide range of circular knitting options, multi-colored motifs and designs can be created in combination with various selections and 3D lamellae, jacquard motifs and raised elements. In the main material, parallel drawstrings can be sewn and/or knitted, which, for example, can be used as weighting or to gather the blinds/curtains thanks to the magnetic bars that are optionally available as magnetic bars, etc. These systems can thus be connected magnetically to each other by means of a cable, etc., or by hand, and can hold the textile panels together magnetically at the top. Another feature is the incorporation and attachment of solar or photovoltaic panels, which are designed to charge electrical appliances, etc. and/or can supply existing light effect applications in the curtain/roller blind with electricity, optionally with a battery. The home textiles can be equipped with sun and UV protection properties through the use of yarns such as belly cloud® UV protection. They can also have additional warming and cooling or thermo properties. In addition, they can have anti-electrosmog properties with different metallic yarns. The novel multi-loop knitting technique can also be used on pillows, bed linen/sheets, tablecloths, towels, washcloths and cleaning cloths, etc. with automatically knitted antibacterial, antiviral and bacteriostatic functions.

Preferably, the textiles described herein are manufactured using a so-called “mass customization” production method. Trained algorithms (e.g. so-called “deep learning” algorithms) can also be used here. For example, a configurator (e.g. also in the form of an app), which can be provided in a web shop/platform, can be used to individually customize the design/characteristics, color, specific design, fit and/or cut, etc., depending on the customer's requirements. This can be done by manufacturers, retailers and/or end customers, as applicable. This data can then be automatically transferred to the production machine(s), in particular without the need for sewing. In principle, the present invention can be applied to all areas of outerwear, such as the development of spaceless® tops, bodysuits, etc. in combination with sewn-on blouses, blazers, etc., and to textile accessories.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a pad in the bust and bottom area to provide enlargement and stabilization as an additional layer, which can also be combined with a silicone band and lace band in a body covering as described above.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an item of clothing/body covering as described above, by means of fully automatic circular knitting.

The loop, which is created fully automatically, can, in its different forms, ensure a better fit on the foot, such as by preventing slipping of the ankle, in the case of sneakers and sock shoes. In the case of knee-high socks/cuffs, etc., the loop can also have an elongation effect if it extends over the knee, giving the lower leg an additional boost when walking and moving. This force can be generated by different compression levels from 1-6, from light to strong elongation force/return force, through the use of elastane and special compression selections such as rib knit technology. The new spaceless® loop on Sneaker socks, which runs from behind the heel to the front over the crack and adequately from behind the knee bend, like a band at the front over the knee, this effect is particularly used for walking, for sports (handball, volleyball and football, skiing, etc.), leisure and medical applications. The material can be reinforced with metallic threads/polyamide/polyester/polypropylene, silicone and elastane on the inside to prevent slipping.

In principle, the loops prevent slipping in all the articles described.

Another example is the same system for the arms, wherein the loop runs, for example, from the inside of the arm above and outside over the arm joint and vice versa. This effect can also be used in another round-knitted version for the shoulders in the same performance-enhancing, improved elongation force; this is suitable for shoulder problems for therapeutic purposes and to enhance performance for competitive and recreational sports, for sports such as tennis, golf, etc.

Spaceless® socks and sock shoes with the new elongation and compression loops with and without soles for walking barefoot can be knitted from specially abrasion-resistant yarns, such as shapety® durable/robust, which contain a sock or sock-like material and yet provide an additional sole that facilitates contact with the ground. These types of new sock uppers are equipped with a sole made of plastic, such as EVA, etc. and/or natural material, such as wood and/or rubber material, etc. The soles are glued and/or stapled to the upper, etc. Thus, the soles are connected to the textile sock shoes/uppers made of a combination of synthetic and/or natural fibers and/or spandex fibers. The sock shoe uppers with elongation loop function are manufactured with a special feature: the fibers of the upper are bonded together in zones by applying heat to the partly special meltable fibers and elastomers, so that partial areas are thereby worked in a less elastic and more stable fit. The non-heated zones of the sock shoe are worked elastically thanks to the use of spandex, such as in the upper heel and crack area. This makes it easy to put on, and the combination of an automatically knitted heel tab and a high level of comfort when putting on and wearing. These particularly light 3D circular-knit shoes with a sock-like partially elastic fit can also be machine-washable, depending on the sole. Thanks to their water-repellent, breathable, odor-resistant and antibacterial properties, the seamfree 360 shoes also protect against dirt and unevenness, while maintaining the barefoot walking feeling. Furthermore, wearing loop sock shoes provides a comfortable and soft feeling for the feet, similar to conventional socks, but with additional protection and cushioning provided by the soles.

The construction of the sock and sole, or shapety® durable/robust yarn insert in the walking area of the sock, can help to ensure that the wearer feels the barefoot effect while the feet are still protected. Heat and muscle effects can also be generated by supplying power to the yarn. The functional yarn and finishing properties are as follows: warming—shapety® warm, cooling—shapety® cool, energizing/performance-enhancing—shapety® energize/shapety® smell fresh (antibacterial) or shapety® dryskin (moisture transport), shapety® wellness (skin care substances, such as caffeine, etc.).

Shapety® dry quick (breathable) is still used for the sock materials and, when combined, can enable good air circulation through knitted ventilation zones, which can lead to a comfortable fit.

With the spaceless® textile articles, circular knitting, a technique in which different colors and patterns are incorporated into the textile, can also be used in jacquard knitting to create complex colored designs that can optionally be printed in a second step. Last but not least, the energy-cost and time-saving ecological and economic effects are important, so that even in a cost-intensive industrialized country such as Germany, Italy, etc., fully automatic circular-knitted functional textiles can still be produced efficiently, environmentally friendly, according to high social standards and competitively.

In principle, all spaceless® elongation/compression loop shoes can be fully automatically 3D knitted, so that the soles in different versions can be glued to the upper shoe in a further step, alternatively they can be sewn on or attached in a similar way. There are also versions of the belly cloud® technology in sock shoes that have non-slip soles made of silicone, on which thin nubs/lamellar soles, etc. are printed, glued, sewn or otherwise attached. The same belly cloud® functionalities can also be incorporated as described for the outsole, i.e. on the upper sole directly under the foot in the sock shoe by means of knitted, glued lamellae, nubs, 3-D zones, etc., either raised or less raised. The knitted silicone can also be used in shoes to reduce slipping and blistering of the foot due to intensive walking, etc. The shapety® finishes, yarn functionalities and applications of the sock shoes can be used identically to the functional textiles described. The shoes can also be made to be water and dirt repellent and can also be produced as safety shoes with the appropriate protection classes, such as S1-S3. Furthermore, various slippers and yoga socks with soles and loops can be produced using this technique. The natural fibers can also be certified organic or “cotton made in Africa”.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following, a detailed description of the figures is given, in which

FIG. 1 shows a schematic front view of a first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic rear view of a first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 3, a schematic front view of a second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 4, a schematic front view of a third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 5, a schematic rear view of a third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 a schematic front view of a fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 a schematic front view of a fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 8 a schematic front view of a sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 9, a schematic front view of a seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 10, a schematic front view of an eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 11, a schematic front view of a ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 12, a schematic front view of a tenth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 13, a schematic front view of an eleventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 14, a schematic front view of a twelfth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 15, a schematic rear view of a twelfth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 16, a schematic front view of a thirteenth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 17, a schematic rear view of a thirteenth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 18, a schematic front view of a fourteenth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 19: A schematic rear view of a fourteenth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 20: A schematic front view of a twentieth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 21 A schematic front view of a twenty-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 22 A schematic front view of a twenty-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 23: A schematic front view of a twenty-third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 24: A schematic rear view of a twenty-fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 25: Schematic front view of a twenty-fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 26: Schematic rear view of a twenty-sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 27: Schematic front view of a twenty-seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 28: Schematic rear view of a twenty-eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 29: Schematic front view of a twenty-ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 30: Schematic rear view of a thirtieth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 31: Schematic front view of a thirty-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 32: Schematic front view of a thirty-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 33: Schematic front view of a thirty-third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 34: Schematic front view of a thirty-fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 35: Schematic front view of a thirty-fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 36: Schematic front view of a thirty-sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 37: Schematic side view of a thirty-seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 38: Schematic side view of a thirty-eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 39: Schematic side view of a thirty-ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 40: Schematic side view of a fortieth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 41: Schematic side view of a forty-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 42: Schematic side view of a forty-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 43: A schematic side view of a forty-third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 44: A schematic side view of a forty-fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 45: A schematic side view of a forty-fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 46: A schematic side view of a forty-sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 47: A schematic side view of a forty-seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 48: A schematic side view of a forty-eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 49: A schematic side view of a forty-ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 50: A schematic side view of a fifty-preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 51: A schematic side view of a fifty-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 52: A schematic side view of a fifty-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 53: A schematic front view of a fifty-third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 54: A schematic front view of a fifty-fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 55: A schematic front view of a fifty-fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 56: A schematic side view of a fifty-sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 57: A schematic side view of a fifty-seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 58: A schematic side view of a fifty-eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 59: A schematic side view of a fifty-ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 60: A schematic side view of a sixtieth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 61: Schematic side view of a sixty-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 62: Schematic side view of a sixty-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 63: A schematic side view of a sixty-third preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 64: A schematic side view of a sixty-fourth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 65: A schematic side view of a sixty-fifth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 66: A schematic side view of a sixty-sixth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 67: A schematic side view of a sixty-seventh preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 68: A schematic front view of a sixty-eighth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 69: A schematic front view of a sixty-ninth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 70: A schematic front view of a seventieth preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention;

FIG. 71: A schematic side view of a seventy-first preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention; and

FIG. 72: A schematic side view of a seventy-second preferred embodiment of a body covering according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 and 2 show schematic partial views of a first preferred embodiment of a body covering 10 according to the present invention. The body covering 10 comprises a tubular element. The tubular element is in the present case a single-layer or double-layer seamless tubular knit fabric that is fully automatically manufactured. The tubular element is made of a single material by means of circular knitting with different cylinders (e.g. 10-20 inches and 28 gauge, for example). The body covering 10 has two loops 11 that have been automatically knitted by means of machine-programmed hole selection. The loops 11 are designed as double-layered cuffs. The loops 11 are located at two opposite ends of the tubular element 11. The tubular element and the loops 11 are made of the same material (“one piece”). The face/body cover 10 consists of natural and synthetic fibers, such as PA/PP/PES/BW/CV/viscose/wool/silver, etc. and/or EL mixtures. The body cover 10 is produced fully automatically by one and/or several networked circular knitting machines, controlled centrally or decentrally by a computer. The body covering 10 can have various selections 14, 15, 16, 17 on it, such as various support band systems, ventilation and massage zones. The body covering 10 can include tri-elastic webs, lamellae, warming and cooling fibers with colored designs and motifs, or three-dimensional knitted fabric. These can be optionally incorporated via machine-programmed selections for gathering and a better fit (see FIG. 6). The body covering 10 can be worn with sensors, etc. in an inner layer or pocket.

FIG. 3 shows schematic partial views of a second preferred embodiment. In contrast to FIGS. 1 and 2, the loops 11 of the body covering 20 are arranged over the horizontal shoulder sides. This variant of the body covering is referred to as the “Carmen” style, which is worn over the shoulders. Enables one or two loops 11 on both sides to be arranged or attached around the shoulders. The body covering 20 is mainly single-layer, but can also be double-layer. FIG. 3 shows a front view.

The body covering variant 20 is knitted fully automatically as a seamless tube (i.e. seamless tube). The body covering as a variant is put on over the head, or entered into it. The tubular element can have a three-dimensional knitted structure 13 in the present case, wherein the three-dimensional knitted structure 13 is shaped to have a recess. With the help of a special selection and addition of gradual compression and variable spandex dosages in the manufacturing process, the three-dimensional zone is created in such a way that a slightly shell-shaped 3D bulge of a body covering, adapted to the anatomy of the chest and buttocks, is created.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show body covering variants 30, with ventilation zones and UV protection.

FIG. 6 also shows a body covering variant 40, with a chest lift. The waistband loops 11 can have different widths.

FIG. 7 also shows a body covering variant 50, which is designed as a dress variant.

FIG. 8 shows a body covering variant 60, which is designed as a catsuit variant.

FIG. 9 also shows a body covering variant 70, which, like FIG. 8, is designed as a catsuit variant that also has a stocking leg.

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 each show a body covering variant 80 and 90, which is designed as a tankini variant in long and short.

FIG. 12 also shows a body covering variant 100, which is designed as a top variant.

FIG. 13 also shows a body covering variant 110, which is designed as a bustier variant.

FIGS. 14, 15, 16 and 17 show body covering variants 120 and 130, which are designed as body variants. The body coverings 120 and 130 can have various selections 14, 15, 16 and 17, such as various support band systems, ventilation and massage zones. The body covers 120 and 130 can include tri-elastic webs, lamellae, warming and cooling fibers with colorful designs and motifs, or three-dimensional knitted fabrics. These can be optionally incorporated via machine-programmed selections for gathering and a better fit.

FIGS. 14 and 15 incorporate various underbust and seat support zones in the different sizes, so that the functional zones exist within the sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. FIGS. 14 and 15 refer to cup sizes A, A-B, B-C.

FIGS. 16 and 17 show various underbust and seat support zones incorporated into the different sizes, so that the functional zones exist within sizes L, XL, XXL and XXXL. FIGS. 16 and 17 refer to cups size C-D, E, F

FIGS. 18 and 19 also show body covering variants 140, which is designed as a slip variant. The two leg openings are created in the loop waistband. The body covering 140 can have various selections 14, 15, 16 and 17, such as various support band systems, ventilation and massage zones. The body cover 140 can include tri-elastic webs, lamellae, warming and cooling fibers with colorful designs and motifs, or three-dimensional knitted fabrics. These can be optionally incorporated via machine-programmed selections for gathering and a better fit. Material can be inserted and/or cut out at the gusset area and leg opening and sewn and/or closed.

FIG. 20 as a fully automatic wearing variant of the brief form in front view is the body cover 150, wherein the lower leg loops 18 represent the gusset area.

FIG. 21 shows the orthopedic variant 160, which is preferably designed for men and for hernia applications in the groin area, as a gradual pressure band system in the leg loops 19 on the left and right.

FIG. 22 shows versions of a Boxer 170 (e.g. men's, children's) and/or Panty 170 (women's, children's) in which the waistband on the left and right is equipped with an anti-slip function through the hip bands, for example as a fashionable variant, and is also equipped with a silicone band or silicone plated on the inside.

FIG. 23 shows a seamless dress 180 with gathering 16 front view.

FIG. 24 shows a dress with gathering back view.

FIG. 25 shows a dress 180 with gathering 16 as a carmentrage variant, with straps horizontally over the shoulders as a front view and FIG. 26 as a back view. The Carmentrage variant is generally possible with all tops.

FIG. 27 shows a seamless dress with optional gathering and massage zones 20 connected to gradual shapewear zones 190, the gradual compression zones 21 can vary between strengths 1-6, this is shown with different shades of gray, the darker the compressive the elongation force. FIG. 28 shows the back view of the dress with a crossover support function and massage zone 20. It is precisely the combination of massage and gradual support band system that can achieve three-dimensional figure shaping and performance enhancement in the various parts of the body.

FIG. 29 shows a further design as a crop top without gathering, with massage zones and shape function 200, which has different gradual compression zones 21 in the different size versions. Here, for example, a strong/high level is shown that is suitable for plus sizes XL-4XL.

FIG. 30 shows the back view of the same crop top.

FIG. 31 describes a pantybody 210 with a rear gathering 22 in the rear view, which can have different leg lengths, the rear gathering 22 can be used in all items of clothing with a covered bottom of this invention. This gathering, which supports the shaping of the buttocks, can also be used on the chest, etc. to achieve a similar modeling effect to that described above.

FIG. 32 shows a front view of a monoloop body 220 with leg loops 18, which is equipped with or without a zipper 23.

FIG. 33 shows a monoloop body 230 as a front view, consisting of a variant with or without buttons 24 for closure in the crotch area, or with similar closure options. The neckline zipper 25 at the bust area, which is integrated in an optional monoträger variant 26, consisting of a loop.

FIG. 34 shows a monoloop body on the right 240 with leg loop 18, with optional gathering 16, possible with or without buttons 24 and zipper 23 on the leg loops, with a special design of a right-hand monoloop strap 27, optionally also possible as a left-hand monoloop strap.

FIG. 35 shows a cross-over loop body 250 with leg loop 18, with optional gathering 16, forming a cross-over loop strap variant 28.

FIG. 36 shows a high-waist/high-breast panty 260 with new elongated strap loops 29 (suspender look). In addition, stirrup loops 30 can optionally be knitted automatically in all leg garments of this invention.

FIG. 37 shows a sock variant 260 with an elongation loop at the back 31, in this design as a sneaker sock, which can be pronounced in all lengths and variations, such as a knee sock, cuff, over-the-knee sock, etc. As a further option, the legwear can be designed with or without toe loops 35.

FIG. 38 can describe a sock 270 with an elongation loop at the back 31 as a further variant, wherein the legwear is shown with a real heel 33 and a closed toe 34.

FIG. 39 shows a special over-the-knee sock/stocking 280 with an elongation loop at the front 32. This variant can run over the knee from back to front with the loop, causing gradual compression and/or elongation forces, which are additionally performance-enhancing or supportive due to the loop.

This important variant can come in various lengths and designs, with or without a real heel 33, with a closed or open toe 34, with various loops, i.e. with or without a bridge loop 30 and toe loop 35.

FIG. 40 shows the short socks (sneakersocks) variant 290 with gradual compression and/or elongation forces, which additionally cause the loop to increase performance or provide support.

This particular variant can have various lengths and characteristics, such as with and without a real heel 33, with a closed and open toe 34, with the various loops, i.e. with or without a stirrup loop 30 and with or without a toe loop 35. With the different sock lengths, the elongation loops at the front 32 and back 31 can also be upper waistband can be shaped in each case, as with the mid and upper thigh, up to the hip, stomach, etc.

FIGS. 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 show that the same system is transferred from the legs to the arms/sleeves. The characteristics are identical with the elongation loops front 32 (340/350) and back 31 (320, 330) at the hand, arm and shoulder joints. A thumb loop 36 (300, 330, 340) and/or finger loops top 38 (310), finger loops bottom 37 (320, 350) can be knitted fully automatically.

FIGS. 47, 48, 49, 71 show a new circular-knit sock shoe 360, 370, 380, 540 with elongation loop back 31, in this design as a sneaker shoe 360, 390, 540 with bounce-effect sole 39 or wooden sole 47, which can be shaped in all lengths and variations of shoes, such as ankle boots 370, 400 with natural outsole 40 and boots 380, 410, also optionally as a rubber boot replacement, with anatomical 3D sole 41 for an orthopedically beneficial effect. The soles can include different materials such as natural materials like rubber, cork material, also with and without a mixture with plastic and plastic materials like EVA, TPR, etc. Both the upper material and the outsole can optionally be made from recycled materials. There are further knitted hole-knitting selections, through which optionally additional laces made from recycled PET can be used. The therapeutic and performance-enhancing compressive effects are identical for the sock shoes as for the socks, etc.

FIGS. 50, 51, 52, 72 show a new type of circular-knit sock shoe 390, 400, 410, 550 with elongation loop front 32, in this design as a sneaker shoe 360, 390, 550 with bounce effect sole 39 or cork sole 48, which sole 48, which can be designed to be particularly cushioned in all lengths and variations of the shoes. The ankle boot variants 370, 400 with natural outsole 40, for a barefoot walking feeling, are also suitable as water shoes.

The boots 380, 410, can also optionally be used as a substitute for rubber boots, with anatomical 3D sole 41 for an orthopedically beneficial effect. The soles can be made of different materials such as natural materials, such as rubber, cork material, also with and without a mixture of plastic and plastic materials, such as EVA, TPR, etc. Both the upper material and the outsole can be made from recycled materials. There are also knitted perforated knit selections, through which laces made from recycled PET can also be threaded and used, which can optionally also be made from recycled PET material.

The therapeutic and performance-enhancing compressive effects are identical in the sock boots as in the socks, etc.

FIGS. 53, 54, 55 show versions of a multifunctional pocket/loop handle bag 420, 430, 440, which can be converted from the described items of clothing into carrier bags by adding a pocket zipper 42. In the open zipper status, the multifunctional textile can optionally be worn as a top, croptop, etc., and in the closed zipper status it can serve as a bag replacement.

FIGS. 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 show a variation of the loop design as a cap 450, 460, 470, optionally a nightcap with chin strap 43, in which the design can optionally be formed with a functional cushion 45. The cushion can be edged by folding over the upper tube, or attached by sewing, buttoning, etc.

FIGS. 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 show a variation of the loop design as a cap 480, 490, 500, optionally a sleep cap with ear loop 44, in which the design can optionally be formed with a functional cushion 45. The cushion can be edged by folding over the upper tube, or attached by sewing, buttoning, etc.

FIGS. 68, 69, 70 show a final variation of the invention, which describes a home textile article, such as a curtain or drapes 510, 520, 530. Home textile loops can be created at the top and bottom 46, optionally on the left and right sides, so that these textiles can be attached to the ceiling/walls in a new way without additional sewing or the like. The loops on the textile can be made in different sizes, lengths, thicknesses and distances with gradual elongations. The material can be single or double layered and can be colored with different knitted motifs.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of non-restrictive examples. Any one or more of the features of these examples may be combined with one or more features of any other example, embodiment or aspect described herein.

A. Textile body covering in the form of a fully automatically circular-knitted single- or double-layer multi- or microfibre tubular knitted fabric, manufactured fully automatically as a body covering, characterized by a “one piece” body covering knitted on automatic seamless, fully automatic pantyhose machines (e.g. Santoni/Lonati), which can be machine-programmed to produce bi-elastic and soft straps and waistband loops can be produced by means of hole selection. These are made from the same piece of material (“one piece”) and are circular-knitted here, wherein the gradual springback of the straps and waistband loop material enables high wearing comfort and long-term wear.

B. Seamless textile body covering according to A, characterized in that the body covering is seamlessly produced in a fully automatic manner. A single-layer tube is circular-knitted on a “body cylinder” of the seamless device (e.g. Santoni, type SM8, Top 2 velo).

C. Seamless textile seamless body covering is circular knitted on a “body cylinder” of the seamless machine (e.g. Santoni, type SM8).

Worn according to A or B, characterized in that it is produced with automatically knitted, machine-programmed hole selections, which are made of the same material and are circular knitted.

D. Seamless textile seamless body covering worn according to A, B, or C, characterized in that the seamless body covering has UV protection.

E. Seamless textile seamless and body covering, according to A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H, characterized in that the active ingredient silver chloride, also in combination with a liposome active ingredient, is applied to the body covering. The finish is significantly effective for at least five washes (at 60°). Silver chloride has a bacteriostatic effect and inhibits odours. It is also non-ionogenic; it is a biocidal product. The following recipe is used for antiviral and bacteriostatic treatments: 0.3% silver chloride and/or 6% antiviral liposome treatment is applied in relation to the weight of the textile.

F. Seamless textile seamless and body covering, according to A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H or I, characterized in that the body covering is provided with designs and knitted and/or printed fully automatically.

G. Seamless textile seamless and body covering, according to A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H or I, characterized in that ventilation zones are knitted in and cooling and warming functional yarns are used for the respective seasonal application.

H. Seamless textile seamless and body covering, according to A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, or I, characterized in that it can be made of polyamide, or polypropylene, or polyester, or cotton, or viscose, or cotton, etc., as well as from their blends and in combination with elastane. The textile is bi-elastic and breathable, made in one piece with double-layered cuffs on a circular knitting machine.

I. Seamless textile seamless and body covering, according to A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, or I, characterized in that it is possible to make size-specific adjustments by using different cylinders.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, as long as it is covered by the subject matter of the claims in the following.

In addition, it should be noted that the terms “comprising” and “having” do not exclude other elements or steps and the indefinite article “a” or “an” does not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, it should be noted that features or steps described with reference to the above embodiments may also be used in combination with other features.

REFERENCE SIGN LIST

• • 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, body coverage
  • 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160,
  • 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230,
  • 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 300,
  • 310, 320, 330, 340, 350,
  • 360, 370, 380, 390, 400, 410, 540, 550 body coverage/slipper socks
  • 420, 430, 440, body coverage/loop bag
  • 450, 460, 470, 480, 490, 500 body coverage
  • 510, 520, 530 body coverage/home textiles
  • 11 strap loop
  • 12 waistband loop
  • 13 three-dimensional knitted structure
  • 14 ventilation zone
  • 15 compression zone
  • 16 underbust zone/gather
  • 17 support band system
  • 18 leg loop
  • 19 gradual leg loop
  • 20 massage zone
  • 21 gradual support band system
  • 22 buttock gathering
  • 23 zipper
  • 24 buttons
  • 25 neck zipper
  • 26 single strap version
  • 27 right (left) single strap
  • 28 crossover strap
  • 29 extended strap loops
  • 30 bridge straps
  • 31 elongation loop on the back or center left/right
  • 32 elongation loop on the front or center left/right
  • 33 real heel
  • 34 closed toe
  • 35 toe loop
  • 36 thumb loop
  • 37 lower finger loop
  • 38 top finger loop
  • 39 bounce-effect sole
  • 40 natural sole
  • 41 anatomical 3D sole
  • 42 pocket zipper
  • 43 chin strap
  • 44 ear loop
  • 45 functional cushion
  • 46 Heimtex loops
  • 47 wooden sole
  • 48 cork sole