Neck gaiter

a neck gaiter and neck technology, applied in the field of face and neck gaiters, can solve the problems of inefficient manufacturing of neck gaiters formed by cutting holes in the mouth and/or nose area, callouses, numbness,
US20190208845A1Inactive Publication Date: 2019-07-11GORDINI US
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
GORDINI US
Publication Date
2019-07-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A neck gaiter comprising a knit body having a densely knit portion, a loosely knit portion, and a seamless transition from the densely knit portion to the loosely knit portion. A method of manufacturing a neck gaiter that includes knitting a knit body having a densely knit portion that seamlessly transitions into a loosely knit portion to form a breathable region.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of face and neck gaiters for cold weather use, and methods of manufacturing the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] People who live in cold climates have long been familiar with the discomfort of venturing outside in freezing or below-freezing temperatures. Of particular concern to many is the risk of damage to extremities manifesting as callouses, numbness, loss of blood flow, frostbite, and other cold related ailments.

[0003] To mitigate these risks, many people wear garments such as gloves, mittens, boots, hats and earmuffs. With regard to the face and neck area, many people wear face masks, neck gaiters and balaclavas, hereinafter “neck gaiters,” that cover at least a portion of the nose, mouth, cheeks and neck. However, neck gaiters that cover the mouth can obstruct the wearer's breathing, especially when conducting aerobic outdoor activities in cold weather.

[0004] The common solution to this problem has been...

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