Water-sport garment with breathable fabric panels

Abstract

A water-sport garment constructed with waterproof, breathable fabric panels and waterproof, non-breathable fabric panels. The waterproof, breathable fabric is constructed of one layer of a waterproof, breathable membrane with an inner and outer layer of synthetic knit fabric. The synthetic knit fabric is treated with a durable water repellant coating to prevent water absorption yet retain heat dissipation properties. The waterproof, breathable fabric is affixed to a conventional waterproof, non-breathable fabric used in the construction of water-sport garments. Construction of garments using panels of the waterproof, breathable fabric results in greater flexibility for the wearer, due to the waterproof, breathable fabric's improved stretchiness, as well as improved comfort for the wearer due to heat dissipation from areas of high heat generation during highly aerobic water-sports activities.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 369,643 filed on Jul. 30, 2010, entitled “WATER-SPORT GARMENT WITH BREATHABLE FABRIC PANELS,” which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Embodiments of the present disclosure are generally related to garments suitable for water-sports activity, and more particularly to an improved water-sport garment having one or more panels of waterproof, breathable fabric allowing the wearer to maintain a comfortable body temperature and enjoy increased freedom of movement.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Maintaining a comfortable body temperature while participating in water-sport activities is a challenge. Wetsuits and other similar form-fitted garments have been developed that allow the wearer to spend more time in cold wa...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]Construction of a garment suitable for water sports using the disclosed waterproof, breathable layered fabric in combination with another waterproof non-breathable material also results in a garment with improved stretchiness, allowing a wearer greater flexibility and freedom of movement as well as decreased muscle fatigue. Additionally, the desirable heat retention properties are maintained in order to keep the wearer warm during water sports activities.

Problems solved by technology

Maintaining a comfortable body temperature while participating in water-sport activities is a challenge.

However, many water-sports only require the participant to be submerged in the water infrequently, spending a significant amount of time with their body at least partially out of the water.

In these situations the body temperature of the person wearing the form-fitted garment may rise to uncomfortable levels because of physical exertion, high ambient temperatures, direct exposure to sunlight, or some combination of the three.

This material is rapid-drying and substantially impermeable to water, but does not allow for heat to be effectively dissipated through the material.

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