Compression fabrics with tailored comfort

Abstract

Certain embodiments according to the invention provide compression articles suitable for a wide variety of uses (e.g., compression socks, athletic garments, etc.). In accordance with certain embodiments, the compression article includes at least two uniform compression regions, including a first uniform compression region having a first compression pressure and a second uniform compression region having a second compression pressure, and at least one transitioning compression region, including a first transitioning compression region positioned between the first and second uniform compression regions. The first transitioning compression region comprises a first end adjacent or proximate to the first uniform compression region and a second end adjacent or proximate to the second uniform compression region. The first transitioning compression region comprises a compression pressure gradient extending from the first end to the second end of the first transitioning compression region.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 070,960 filed on Sep. 11, 2014, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The presently-disclosed invention relates generally to compression fabrics and more particularly to compression articles made with such compression fabrics to provide tailored comfort and / or a tailored compression pressure profile along the length of such compression articles.BACKGROUND[0003]For medical applications, the application of inlay stretch yarn or plated stretch yarn and a laid-in stitch in a compression garment may provide a desired compression “dosage” for preventative and therapeutic purposes. Most medical compression garments are individually designed and manufactured for a particular part of the body, such as stockings, gloves, sleeves, face masks, and body suits, and are worn for an appointed time depending on the medical tre...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]One or more embodiments of the invention may address one or more of the aforementioned problems. Certain embodiments according to the invention provide compression articles suitable for a wide variety of uses (e.g., compression socks, athletic garments, shapewear, etc.). In accordance with certain embodiments, the compression article has at least two uniform compression regions, including a first uniform compression region having a first compression pressure and a second uniform compression region having a second compression pressure, and at least one transitioning compression region, including a first transitioning compression region p

Problems solved by technology

However, this approach creates an abrupt change in compression moving between different sections of the garment.

These abrupt changes make it difficult to put on and take off the garment because it can cause discomfort and/or pain, particularly for the elderly or handicapped individuals.

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