Perspiration shield and method of making same

Abstract

An odor reducing article of apparel and the method of making same which includes perspiration shields that are strategically located contiguous to areas of perspiration which not only effectively absorb perspiration, but also significantly reduce perspiration odor. More particularly, the perspiration shields of the invention are constructed from interwoven wicking and silver coated yarn that functions to substantially eliminate odor causing bacteria contained within the perspiration of the wearer. The perspiration shields also include a protective membrane that protects the clothing from perspiration stains.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1., Field of the Invention [0002][0003] The present invention relates generally to clothing. More particularly, the invention concerns a novel perspiration absorbing, odor eliminating shield and the method of making same for use in connection with garments, such as undershirts, socks and the like. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art [0005] A number of different types of perspiration shields have been suggested in the past to protect garments from becoming soiled due to excessive perspiration. Most common of these prior art perspiration shields are dress shields that are particularly designed for women. Typically, the prior art dress shields are designed to block and absorb underarm perspiration so as to prevent the perspiration from soaking through to the outer garment and becoming visible underneath the sleeve area of the garment. [0006] In the past, little attention has been given to the design of perspiration shields for use by men. By way of ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide an odor reducing article of apparel and the method of making same which includes perspiration shields that are strategically located contiguous to areas of perspiration which not only effectively block and absorb perspiration, but also significantly reduce perspiration odor.

[0012] More particularly, it is an object of the invention to provide an article of apparel of the aforementioned character in which the perspiration shields function to substantially eliminate odor causing bacteria contained within the perspiration of the wearer.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to provide a perspiration shield that can readily be affixed to an article of apparel at a location of heavy perspiration and which uniquely absorbs perspiration and at the same time substantially reduces perspiration odor.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to provide a perspiration shield of the character described in the preceding paragraph that includes a thin barrier membrane that is disposed between the perspiration absorbing component of the shield and the article of apparel to which the shield is affixed, thereby protecting the article of apparel from the perspiration of the user.

[0017] Another object of the invention is to provide a perspiration shield of the class described that is of a simple construction and one that can be inexpensively manufactured in large volume.

Problems solved by technology

As well as being specifically designed for use by women, the prior art perspiration shields are often difficult to correctly position in the area of perspiration, do not adequately conform to the garment being worn by the user and have a tendency to bunch up and become dislodged during use.

Ammonia and denatured proteins are also contributors to odor in certain types of apparel.

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