Knitted parts with thermal properties

Abstract

The present application relates to knitted components having thermal properties. The subject matter of the present disclosure includes knitted textiles, such as knitted components, having one or more amounts of thermal resistance. In addition, the present disclosure describes a knitted textile piece having different amounts of thermal properties in different areas or zones of the knitted textile piece.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of an application with an application date of May 1, 2019, application number 201980030527.X, and invention name “Knitted component with thermal properties”. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present disclosure relates to textiles having thermal properties. Background of the Invention

[0003] Thermal properties (e.g., thermal resistance) are sometimes desired in textiles incorporated into apparel, and heavier textiles are often used to provide certain thermal properties. However, heavier textiles can be disadvantageous in certain respects. In addition, some articles (e.g., apparel) include textile panels that are connected to each other (e.g., cut and sew), and each textile panel can be independently manufactured in a manner that provides relatively limited variability in the thermal properties. In these cases, the limited variability in the thermal properties of the panels can be disadvantageous.

[0004] This disclosure relates to the following:

[0005] Item 1. A knitted component, comprising: a first knitted row; a second knitted row, wherein a first group of intermediate knitted rows are positioned between the first knitted row and the second knitted row; a third knitted row; a fourth knitted row, wherein a second group of intermediate knitted rows are positioned between the third knitted row and the fourth knitted row; a first group of holding coils, wherein the first group of holding coils extend from the first knitted row to the second knitted row to form a first corrugated structure; and a second group of holding coils, wherein the second group of holding coils extend from the third knitted row to the fourth knitted row to form a second corrugated structure, wherein the first corrugated structure is larger than the second corrugated structure.

[0006] Clause 2. The knitted component of Clause 1, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed of a single jersey knit structure.

[0007] Clause 3. A knitted component as described in Clause 1, wherein the first group of intermediate knit courses includes a first number of knit courses, wherein the second group of intermediate knit courses includes a second number of knit courses, and wherein the second number is less than the first number.

[0008] Clause 4. The knitted component of Clause 3, wherein the first number of knit courses and the second number of knit courses are both in the range of about 5 knit courses to about 25 knit courses.

[0009] Clause 5. The knitted component of Clause 4, wherein the first number of knitted courses and the second number of knitted courses differ by a third number that is equal to or less than three.

[0010] Clause 6. A knitted component as described in Clause 3, wherein the first number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 13 knitted rows to approximately 19 knitted rows, and wherein the second number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 12 knitted rows to approximately 18 knitted rows.

[0011] Clause 7. The knitted component of Clause 1, wherein each holding loop in the first set of holding loops includes a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the first knitting row and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the second knitting row.

[0012] Clause 8. The knitted component of Clause 1, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance.

[0013] Item 9. A knitted component, comprising: a first corrugated structure and a second corrugated structure, wherein the first corrugated structure comprises: a first knitted row; a second knitted row, the second knitted row being connected to the first knitted row via a first set of retaining coils; and a first set of intermediate knitted rows, the first set of intermediate knitted rows being between the first knitted row and the second knitted row, wherein the second corrugated structure comprises: a third knitted row; a fourth knitted row, the fourth knitted row being connected to the third knitted row via a second set of retaining coils; and a second set of intermediate knitted rows, the second set of intermediate knitted rows being between the third knitted row and the fourth knitted row, and wherein the first set of intermediate knitted rows comprises more knitted rows than the second set of intermediate knitted rows.

[0014] Clause 10. The knitted component of Clause 9, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed of a single jersey knit structure.

[0015] Item 11. A knitted component as described in Item 9, wherein the first group of intermediate knitted rows includes a first number of knitted rows, wherein the second group of intermediate knitted rows includes a second number of knitted rows, and wherein the first number of knitted rows and the second number of knitted rows are both in the range of approximately 5 knitted rows to approximately 25 knitted rows.

[0016] Clause 12. The knitted component of Clause 11, wherein the first number of knitted courses and the second number of knitted courses differ by a third number that is equal to or less than three.

[0017] Clause 13. A knitted component as described in Clause 11, wherein the first number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 13 knitted rows to approximately 19 knitted rows, and wherein the second number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 12 knitted rows to approximately 18 knitted rows.

[0018] Clause 14. The knitted component of Clause 9, wherein each holding loop in the first set of holding loops includes a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the first knitting row and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the second knitting row.

[0019] Clause 15. The knitted component of Clause 14, wherein each holding loop in the second set of holding loops includes a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the third knitting row and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the fourth knitting row.

[0020] Clause 16. The knitted component of Clause 9, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance.

[0021] Item 17. A knitted component, comprising: a first corrugated structure, the first corrugated structure extending in a row direction; and a second corrugated structure, the second corrugated structure being adjacent to the first corrugated structure and extending in the row direction, wherein the first corrugated structure comprises: a first knitted row; a second knitted row, the second knitted row being connected to the first knitted row via a first set of holding coils; and wherein a first cavity and a second cavity are each located between consecutive holding coils of the first set of holding coils in the row direction, wherein the second corrugated structure comprises: a third knitted row; a fourth knitted row, the fourth knitted row being connected to the third knitted row via a second set of holding coils; and wherein a third cavity is located between consecutive holding coils of the second set of holding coils in the row direction, and wherein at least a portion of the third cavity is located between the first cavity and the second cavity in the row direction.

[0022] Clause 18. The knitted component of Clause 17, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed of a single jersey knit structure.

[0023] Clause 19. The knitted component of Clause 17, wherein the first cavity is comprised of a first number of wales, wherein the second cavity is comprised of a second number of wales, and wherein the first number is greater than the second number.

[0024] Clause 20. The knitted component of Clause 17, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The present subject matter is described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings filed with the present disclosure. The drawings are incorporated herein by reference.

[0026] Figure 1 Depicted are a knitted front side and a knitted back side of a textile having thermal properties according to aspects herein.

[0027] Figure 1A Describes the incorporation of aspects of the present invention into Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an example knitting diagram of a knitted structure in a textile.

[0028] Figure 2 Depicted are a knit front side and a knit back side of another textile having thermal properties according to aspects herein.

[0029] Figure 3 Depicted are a knitted front side and a knitted back side of another textile having thermal properties according to aspects herein.

[0030] Figure 3A Describes the incorporation of aspects of the present invention into Figure 3 Schematic diagram of an example knitting diagram of a knitted structure in a textile.

[0031] Figure 4 A front portion of an upper torso garment having thermal properties according to aspects herein is depicted.

[0032] Figure 5 A front portion of a lower body garment having thermal properties according to aspects of the present disclosure is depicted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] The subject matter of the present invention is specifically described herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventors have contemplated that the claimed or disclosed subject matter may also be implemented in other ways in conjunction with other existing or future technologies to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the steps described in this document. In addition, although the terms "step" and / or "box" may be used herein to refer to different elements of the method employed, these terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between the various steps disclosed herein unless and except when the order of the individual steps is explicitly stated.

[0034] In summary, the present disclosure describes knitted textiles that have one or more amounts of thermal resistance and are lighter in weight than some other textiles that provide similar amounts of thermal resistance. In addition, the present disclosure describes one or more knitted textile pieces that have different amounts of thermal properties in different regions or zones of the knitted textile piece that are integrally knitted with one another. Some of these aspects are generally Figure 1 Depicted in Figure 1 An example knitted textile 10 (also referred to herein as a "knitted component 10") is illustrated. The knitted textile 10 is folded upon itself along a horizontal line 11 such that a knitted front side 12 and a knitted back side 14 are both folded upon each other. Figure 1 In addition, Figure 1 Edge 16 of knitted textile 10 is depicted.

[0035] exist Figure 1 , the knitted loops constituting the knitted textile 10 combine to form a corrugated structure that includes ridges 18 and grooves 20 on the knitted back side 14 (i.e., wherein each corrugation includes one ridge 18 and one groove 20). The size of the ridges 18 contributes to forming a textile thickness 22, which is measured from the outer surface of the knitted front side 12 to the outer surface of the knitted back side 14 at the apex of the ridges 18. The corrugated structure formed by the ridges 18 and the grooves 20 contributes to the thermal properties of the textile. As will be described in more detail in other parts of the present disclosure, by changing the knit structure of the knitted textile 10 over different regions, the size and / or shape of the ridges 18 can vary, which in turn can contribute to varying thermal properties between regions.

[0036] Now turn to Figure 1A , depicting Figure 1 Schematic representation of a portion 24 of the knitted front side 12 of the knitted textile 10. Thus, Figure 1A The knitted front side of the knitted structure 110 is depicted, and Figure 1AThe combination of various knitting loop types shown in Figure 1 The ridge 18 is depicted in FIG. Figure 1A One type of knitted stitch included in the invention is a held stitch 128, which corresponds to Figure 1 The holding coil in represents 28. In addition, Figure 1 The legend 8 in FIG. 8 indicates that "Λ" represents a holding loop. As used in the present disclosure, a "holding loop" includes a loop having loop legs (or loop bases) that interloop in a first course and loop heads that interloop in a second course, wherein one or more intermediate knitting courses are arranged between the first course and the second course. As a result, since the head of the holding loop does not interloop or intermesh with the courses arranged successively after the first course, the limb of the holding loop is often elongated. Based on the above definition of the holding loop, the holding loop is usually formed by holding the loop of the loop in the needle for one or more intermediate courses in a manner that avoids interlooping with the intermediate courses before finally intermeshing with the loop in the second course.

[0037] continue Figure 1A , the knitted structure 110 includes a set of knitted rows 112 arranged in series and a set of wales 114 arranged in series, wherein the knitted loops form a single jersey knit structure. As used in the present disclosure, a "row" includes a horizontal row of knitted loops produced by adjacent needles, and a "wale" is primarily a vertical row of knitted loops that interpenetrate or interloop each other, usually produced by the same needle at consecutive (but not necessarily all) rows or knitting loops. "Horizontal" and "vertical" are relative to the fabric standing upright when being knitted, wherein the heads of the knitted loops face the top of the fabric, and the first row of knitting is located at the bottom of the fabric. "Single jersey knit structure" is defined herein as a knitted structure (e.g., a weft knitted structure) formed on a single set of needles (such as a single linear needle bed of a knitting machine or a single circular needle bed of a circular knitting machine). The "single jersey knit structure" is different from the "double jersey knit structure" which is a knitted structure formed on a plurality of needle beds. For example, a knitted component including a double jersey knit structure can be simultaneously formed on needles from the front and rear needle beds of a knitting machine having a V-bed configuration. Figures 1 to 5 All embodiments depicted in the are formed entirely of a single jersey knit structure. Other embodiments may include a corrugated knit structure formed of other knit structures, such as a double jersey knit structure or a combination of a double jersey knit structure and a single jersey knit structure.

[0038] The group of consecutively arranged knitted courses 112 includes a first knitted course 116, a second knitted course 118, and a group of intermediate knitted courses 120 positioned between the first knitted course 116 and the second knitted course 118. In order to more easily distinguish the loop structure in the schematic diagram, the yarn strands of the course are depicted alternately with cross-hatch and stippling, and the different depictions do not necessarily indicate that the yarn strands have different properties. However, in some aspects, the yarn strands may have different properties.

[0039] In addition, the yarn strands forming the set of intermediate knit courses 120 are depicted with broken lines to indicate that the set of intermediate knit courses 120 may include additional knit courses disposed between the first knit course 116 and the second knit course 118. Figure 1A , the set of intermediate knitted courses 120 is depicted as including five courses, and in other aspects, the set of intermediate knitted courses 120 may include as few as two courses (i.e., the initial course of the holding loop and the course through which the holding loop is held), or may include as many courses as the needle will tolerate before the tension of the holding loop is too high. The set of consecutively arranged wales includes a first wale 122, a second wale 124, and a set of intermediate wales 126 positioned between the first wale 122 and the second wale 124.

[0040] exist Figure 1AIn the embodiment, the knitting structure 110 further includes a group of holding loops 128, 130, 132, and 134 located between the first wale 122 and the second wale 124. Each holding loop includes a loop leg that interlocks with the loop in the first knitting course 116 and a loop head that interlocks with the knitting loop in the second knitting course 118. For example, the holding loop 128 includes loop legs 136 and 138 that interlock with the loop 140 located in the first knitting course 116. In addition, the holding loop 128 includes a loop head 142 that interlocks with the knitting loop 144 located in the second knitting course 118. The positions of the loop legs and loop heads of the holding loop and the number of intermediate courses help characterize the length of the holding loop (i.e., how many courses the loop is held in the needle before the knitting loop is formed). In addition, the number of courses included in the group of intermediate knitting courses 120 is one more than the number of courses through which the holding loop is held on the needle. For example, in a textile having a single row of loops held, the set of intermediate rows will include two rows (i.e., the initial row of the held loop and the row through which the held loop is held). Figure 1A , each of the holding loops 128, 130, 132, and 134 are uniformly positioned at every other wale, with a single knit loop generally separating consecutive holding loops.

[0041] The group of intermediate knitting courses 120 includes additional knitting loops (e.g., knitting loop 146) and floats (e.g., 148). The floats are usually produced in the presence of the holding loops and are produced in one or more courses that are consecutive to the first course, in which the bases or legs of the holding loops are initially interlooped. In addition, the floats are usually in the same wale as the holding loops. Generally speaking, the floats include a yarn segment that extends from a knitting loop in a wale on one side of the holding loop to another knitting loop in another wale on the other side of the holding loop. The yarn segment of the float usually crosses laterally across the wale in which the holding loop is positioned. The floats are usually formed when the needle holding the holding loop cannot receive a new yarn segment. In contrast, when the needle holding the holding loop receives a new yarn segment and combines the new yarn segment with the holding loop, then a tuckstitch is usually formed, and the group of intermediate knitting courses 120 may also include a tuckstitch (not depicted).

[0042] As noted, some of these loops are depicted with broken lines to indicate that the set of intermediate knitted rows 120 may include additional knitted rows having additional knitted loops. Figure 1A The knitted structure 110 depicted in FIG. 1 is integrated into Figure 1When the knitted textile 10 is knitted in the middle, the tension of the holding loops 128, 130, 132 and 134 pulls the first knitting row 116 toward the second knitting row 118, which causes the knitting loops (not the holding loops) of the group of middle knitting rows 120 to be pushed outward or extended in the direction of the knitting back side 14 and form Figure 1 18 in the ridge 18. In this aspect, the group of consecutively arranged knitted courses 112 may also be referred to as a "ridge-forming band of courses." It is contemplated herein that to reduce snagging of the knitted textile 10, the loop lengths of the holding coils 128, 130, 132, and 134 may be shortened by adjusting the extended position of the needles of the knitting machine used to form the knitted textile 10 (e.g., by shortening the needles, adjusting the size of the cams that actuate the needles, etc.).

[0043] although Figure 1A The knitted structure 110 depicted in FIG. 1 only represents a portion 24 of the knitted textile 10, but the knitted structure 110 may be repeated in at least a portion of the knitted textile 10 to form a ridge. In this way, Figure 1 An alternating loop band structure on the knitted front side 12 of the knitted textile 10 is depicted. The first group of bands 40A, 40B, and 40C represent a repeating pattern of the knitted structure 110 in which holding loops ("Λ") are regularly positioned in every other longitudinal row such that consecutive holding loops are separated by a single knitted loop. Bands 40A, 40B, and 40C each represent a ridge-forming course band. The second group of bands 42A, 42B, and 42C represent courses (e.g., 1 to 15 consecutive courses of mutually looped loops) that include knitted loops that form the groove 20 of the knitted textile 10, and those bands of one or more courses may be referred to as "groove-forming band of courses." In one aspect, the groove-forming course band connects the last knitted course of one ridge-forming course band with the first knitted course of another ridge-forming course band. For example, the course in band 42A is arranged within the last knitted course in band 40B (e.g., Figure 1A 118 in band 40A) and the first knit row (e.g., 116) in band 40A.

[0044] Figure 1 Also included is an enlarged photographic view 70 of region 80, and in aspects of the present disclosure, the enlarged photographic view 70 represents the region 80 as viewed by the user. Figure 1 and Figure 1A14. The front side of the knitted textile formed by the structure shown. In the enlarged photographic view 70, the bands 72A, 72B and 72C depict a repeating pattern of the knitted structure 110, wherein the retaining loops 74 and 76 are regularly positioned in every other wale and consecutive retaining loops are separated by a single knitting loop. Due to the tension from the retaining loops in the bands 72A, 72B and 72C, the textile extends toward the back side and forms a ridge 18 on the knitted back side 14. In addition, the bands 78A, 78B and 78C include a row of trough-forming bands that do not include retaining loops and form a trough 20 on the knitted back side 14.

[0045] As previously described, the ridges 18 contribute to the amount of thermal resistance of the knitted textile 10, and by varying the size and shape of the ridges positioned in different areas of the textile piece, the thermal resistance properties can be varied. In aspects of the present disclosure, the knitted textile comprises Figure 1A The variations in the knitted structure depicted in FIG, and these variations contribute to the different thermal resistance properties across the knitted textile.

[0046] Reference now Figure 2 , Figure 2 Illustrated are example ways in which variations in knit structure may contribute to variability across a piece of textile. Figure 2 Describes a process similar in some respects to Figure 1 The knitted textile 210 of the knitted textile 10. For example, the knitted textile 210 may include at least partially through Figure 1A The knitted structure 110 of the present invention is formed so as to produce a set of ridges and grooves on the knitted back side. However, the knitted textile 210 includes a region "A", a region "B" and a region "C" marked along an edge 216 of the knitted textile 210, and each region includes a corresponding change in the knitted structure 110.

[0047] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the knitted structure 110 ( Figure 1A ) includes including a higher number of courses in the set of intermediate knitted courses 120, and the change in the knit structure 110 in region B includes including a lower number of courses in the set of intermediate knitted courses 120. That is, the retention loops of region A are retained for a higher number of courses than the retention loops of region B. The lower number of loops included in the set of intermediate knitted courses in region B provides less fabric 250 extending outward in the direction of the knit back side, resulting in a smaller ridge, compared to the fabric 252 in region A that forms a larger ridge. Additionally, the change in the knit structure 110 in region C includes including the fewest number of courses in the set of intermediate knitted courses 120 (relative to regions A and B), and region C is illustrated as including the smallest ridge.

[0048] The number of courses planned for the set of intermediate knitting courses 120 may be selected based on a variety of one or more factors. For example, the number may be selected based on thermal properties associated with the number, fabric weight, and the area of ​​the garment where the set of intermediate knitting courses 120 is located. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the number of courses included in the set of intermediate knitting courses 120 is in the range of about 5 courses to about 27 courses. In some cases, a set of intermediate knitting courses 120 below 5 courses does not result in ridges of sufficient thickness, and a set of intermediate knitting courses 120 above 27 courses may produce very high tension forces on the knitting needles. In other aspects, the number of courses is in the range of about 7 to about 20. And in other aspects, the number of courses is in the range of about 10 to about 18. However, these ranges are merely examples of some aspects of the present disclosure, and in other aspects, the range may include a different set of values ​​between 5 and 27, greater than 5 and 27, or less than 5 and 27. As used herein, the term "about" means within ±10% of a specified value.

[0049] Testing the thermal resistance, or R, of multiple textiles ct (defined herein as the temperature difference between the two faces of a material divided by the resultant heat flux per unit area in the gradient direction according to the international standard set forth in ISO 11092-2014), these textiles vary in the number of courses included in the set of intermediate knitting courses 120, and as noted above, a stitch held through the number of courses (X) forms a set of intermediate knitting courses having a number of (X+1). For example, a stitch held through 16 courses produces a set of 17 intermediate knitting courses (i.e., the initial course of the held stitch combined with the number of courses through which the stitch is held). The following table represents a summary of those tests conducted according to the international standard set forth in ISO 11092-2014.

[0050]

[0051] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, thermal resistance or thermal resistance properties include properties determined and tested according to ISO 11092-2014. In view of the above table, it is contemplated that, for example, when tested under this standard, Figures 1 to 1A The knitted textile 10 may have at least about 40R ct (For example, about 44R ct ) and the thermal resistance can be increased to at least about 69R ct, as embodied by modifying the knit structure. Thermal resistances entirely outside of this range are also contemplated and may be achieved by modifying the number of intermediate rows in one or more of the corrugated structures. For example, it is contemplated that in certain exemplary embodiments, the knitted textile 10 may have a thermal resistance of approximately 20R ct and about 90R ct between (such as between about 35R ct and about 80R ct In other aspects, the thermal resistance or thermal resistance property can be determined or tested according to any other test standard reasonably accepted by ordinary technicians.

[0052] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the holding coil of region B is three or fewer rows shorter than the holding coil of region A, and the holding coil of region C is three or fewer rows shorter than the holding coil of region B. In other words, if the holding coil of region A is held for 16 rows, the holding coil of region B is held for at least 13, 14, or 15 rows. Likewise, if the holding coil of region B is held for 15 rows, the holding coil of region C is held for 12 rows, 13 rows, or 14 rows. In another aspect, the holding coil of region A is held one row longer than the holding coil in region B, and the holding coil in region B is held one row longer than the holding coil in region C. For example, if the holding coil of region A is held for 16 rows, the holding coil of region B is held for 15 rows, and the holding coil of region C is held for 14 rows. Thus, knitted textile 210 includes a gradient change in the size of the ridges, which in turn provides a relatively gradual change in thermal resistance from one region to another. The gradual change in thermal resistance in various regions of the textile can be recorded with a heat loss map, which sometimes shows a gradient change from one anatomical region to another. In addition, the gradual change provides a tolerance to account for variability between wearers.

[0053] Thermal resistance may be one property to consider when selecting the number of courses to be included in the set of intermediate knit courses 120. Additionally, the number may be selected based on a variety of other factors, including aesthetics, breathability, fabric weight, wicking properties, drying time, thermal efficiency, snag susceptibility of the front side, snag susceptibility of the back side, etc.

[0054] Reference now Figure 3 , Figure 3 Another example variation in knit structure that may contribute to variability in thermal properties across a piece of textile is illustrated. Figure 3 A knitted textile 310 is depicted and for purposes of illustration, Figure 3AA schematic view of a portion 313 of a knitted textile 310 is provided in FIG. Figure 3A The depicted knitted structure 311 is similar in some respects to Figure 1A The knitting structure 110 of the present invention is a knitting structure 110, and at least partially includes a knitting structure 311 in the entire knitted textile 310 to form a group of ridges 317 and grooves 321 on the knitted back side of the knitted textile 310. For example, the knitting structure 311 also includes a group of knitting rows 312 arranged in a row and a group of wales 314 arranged in a row, wherein the knitting loops form a single jersey knitting structure. In addition, the group of knitting rows 312 arranged in a row includes a first knitting row 316, a second knitting row 318, and a group of intermediate knitting rows 320 positioned between the first knitting row 316 and the second knitting row 318.

[0055] Figure 3A The schematic diagram differs from Figure 1A For example, some of the holding coils 328 and 334 positioned in the row of strips forming the ridge are formed by Figure 1A That is, all wales between the holding loops 328 and 334 (i.e., a group of wales 322) include a plurality of knitted loops (or floating threads not depicted in some examples), and there are no holding loops in the group of wales 322. In contrast, in Figure 1A In the knitted loop, the holding loops are separated by only a single knitted loop or a single wale of knitted loops.

[0056] In aspects of the present disclosure, when the holding coils are spaced apart by more than a single longitudinal row (i.e., more than Figure 1A 310). In some embodiments, the knitted textile 310 is knitted in a knitted pattern 316, and the knitted textile 310 is knitted in a knitted pattern 316. ...

[0057] Figure 3 an enlarged photographic view 370 of an area 380 including a knitted front side of a knitted textile 310, and Figure 3 The enlarged photographic view 370 can be visually compared to Figure 1 For example, in the enlarged photographic view 70 of Figure 3, holding coils 326 and 327 with Figure 1 The retaining loops of knitted textile 10 are similarly spaced, and retaining loops 326 and 328 are spaced apart by a greater number of knitted loops. When the retaining loops are positioned at least at every other wale, the retaining loops obscure some visibility of the knitted front side of ridge 317 (i.e., the concave surface of the ridge is obscured from view). However, when the retaining loops are further spaced apart within the row bands forming the ridge, the absence of the retaining loops provides better visibility of the knitted front side of ridge 317, which has the appearance of a cavity or pit when viewed from the knitted front side of knitted textile 310. Examples of these areas having the appearance of a cavity are depicted in Figure 3 In other words, Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present invention, a knitted structure 332 is included in the course bands forming the ridge and is arranged between the holding loops 326 and 328, and a crater-like structure is created (e.g., 330 depicted in the enlarged photographic view 370). The knitted structure 332 includes knitted loops, or a combination of knitted loops and floats. For example, the floats can be used to move the back yarn to the front (and vice versa to move the front yarn to the back).

[0058] Return to Figure 3A , vertical rows 324 are depicted with broken lines to illustrate that the set of vertical rows 322 may include a variety of vertical rows. Figure 3A In some aspects, the set of wales 322 includes five wales. In other aspects, the set of wales 322 can include as few as about two wales, which can still provide the appearance of a recessed cavity, as described above, or the set of wales 322 can include more than about five wales. For example, in some aspects, the set of wales 322 can include a number of wales between about 5 and 20 wales. These are merely example ranges, and in other aspects, the set of wales 322 can include about twenty or more wales.

[0059] As previously referred Figure 1 As stated, the holding loops in the knitted textile 10 are regularly positioned at every other wale, wherein a single knitted loop generally separates adjacent holding loops. Figure 3 In the case of a knitted loop, some of the adjacent holding loops are spaced further apart by a longer series of knitted loops. Figure 3 Compared with 310 knitted textiles, Figure 1The knitted textile 10 can be described as having a higher retention stitch density per a given number of wales. Other variations may also result in different retention stitch densities. For example, the cavities may be similarly sized in different zones (i.e., the same number of wales between retention stitches), but the cavities may be spaced closer together in one zone, which would result in a lower retention stitch density. A lower retention stitch density per a given number of wales may contribute to Figure 3 The knitted textile 310 potentially provides relatively low thermal resistance.

[0060] The thermal resistance of a number of textiles were tested, these textiles comprising the same number of courses in a set of intermediate knitted courses (i.e. the holding loops were held for 16 courses) and having different holding loop densities per a given number of wales within the course band forming the ridge. The following table presents a summary of those tests carried out according to the international standard set out in ISO 11092-2014.

[0061]

[0062] In view of the above table, it is envisaged that, for example, when tested under this standard, Figures 3 to 3A The knitted textile 310 may have a R of at least about 50 ct (For example, such as about 56R ct ) and the thermal resistance can be increased to at least about 69R ct , as embodied. Thermal resistances completely outside of this range are also contemplated and may be achieved by modifying the retention coil density per given number of wales within the ridges of one or more corrugated structures. For example, it is contemplated that in certain exemplary embodiments, knitted textile 310 may have a thermal resistance between about 40 Rct and about 90 Rct, such as between about 50 Rct and about 80 Rct.

[0063] In aspects of the invention, a knitted textile includes a plurality of regions that gradually change from one holding stitch density to a different holding stitch density. When comparing one region to another, the number of wales in each region is generally consistent. However, the consistent number may vary in different aspects. For example, in one aspect, the number of wales in each region is at least 40. In other aspects, the number is in the range of about 40 to about 100. However, these are merely example numbers, and in other aspects, the consistent number may be less than 40 or greater than 100.

[0064] In an example aspect, a first region may include a series of rows of ridge-forming bands in which holding coils are positioned at least every other wale such that the average density of holding coils relative to wales is equal to or greater than 1:2 (e.g., at least 25 holding coils in 50 wales). Further, a second region may include another series of rows of ridge-forming bands in which some holding coils are spaced apart by more than one wale such that the average density of holding coils relative to wales is less than 1:2 and greater than 1:3.5 (e.g., less than 25 holding coils and more than 14 holding coils in 50 wales). Further, a third region may include another series of rows of ridge-forming bands in which some holding coils are spaced apart by more wales than in the second region such that the average density of holding coils relative to wales is less than 1:3.5 and greater than 1:8 (e.g., less than 14 holding coils and more than 6 holding coils in 50 wales).

[0065] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the second region is arranged between the first region and the third region in the knitted textile, so that the knitted textile includes a gradient change in the density of the retaining coils from a higher density to a lower density, which in turn provides a relatively gradual change in thermal resistance from one region to another. As used in the present disclosure, the term "between" can describe a relationship in the row direction or in the longitudinal direction. For example, the first region, the second region, and the third region can be respectively positioned in corresponding row groups that are different from each other. In another example, region A, region B, and region C can be arranged in the same group of rows (or arranged in rows that overlap each other), and can be arranged in different longitudinal rows in the same group of rows.

[0066] Figure 1 , Figure 1A , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 3AThe description describes a variety of elements that can play a role in the thermal resistance of textiles, as well as textiles with different thermal resistances in different areas. Thermal resistance can be changed by one or more other elements in knitted textiles. For example, in one aspect, the number of rows in the row bands forming the groove-shaped portion can be increased to reduce thermal resistance. In other aspects, the selection of yarn type and yarn size may have an impact on thermal resistance and finishing processes. For example, the yarn type can be selected to reduce hooking and / or to affect the dyeing process for dyeing textiles or clothing made therefrom. For example, in an exemplary aspect, in order to reduce hooking, the textile can be knitted using a combination of polyester yarn, polyester yarn and nylon yarn, and / or a cationic dyeable polyester yarn. Regarding dyeing, in an exemplary aspect, the polyester yarn can include a dope-dyed polyester yarn. The term "dope-dyed" as used herein is a process of adding color to a polymer solution before the polymer solution is extruded through a spinneret. Because it is added to the fiber / filament when the fiber / filament is formed, the color pigment is part of the fiber / filament, which makes the fiber / filament generally non-fading. When the textile is formed from solution-dyed polyester, it is contemplated herein that no additional dyeing step may be required. When the textile is formed from a combination of nylon yarn and polyester yarn or from a cationic dyeable polyester yarn, the textile or garment formed from the textile can be single-piece dyed (i.e., the textile or garment is dyed after knitting). Because nylon yarn and polyester yarn absorb dye substances differently, it is contemplated herein that a textile or garment comprising both nylon yarn and polyester yarn can have a heather effect (e.g., the effect of spots of alternating colors) after dyeing.

[0067] In another aspect of the present disclosure, one or more knitted textile panels are included in an article such as a garment, the textile panels having Figure 1 , Figure 1A , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 3A Features including variable retention coil length and / or variable retention coil density can be positioned throughout the garment based on a variety of considerations, such as heat loss maps that indicate areas of the body that may release more heat than other areas. Other considerations may include: manufacturing costs as affected by time and materials, aesthetics, breathability, fabric weight, wicking properties, drying time, thermal efficiency, front snagging sensitivity, back snagging sensitivity, etc.

[0068] refer to Figure 4, the example upper body garment 410 is depicted as having a neck collar 412 and a bottom 414 (e.g., a bottom edge). As used in this disclosure, the neck collar includes a section of material that surrounds the neckline and provides a perimeter that at least partially surrounds the neckline. Thus, Figure 4 The upper body garment 410 in the figure is merely illustrative, and the upper body garment may include a variety of other types of garments, including hooded garments, non-hooded garments, collarless shirts, collared shirts, jackets, base layers, bras, sweatshirts, pullovers, tights, etc., all of which include a neck collar. The upper body garment 410 also includes a front sheet 416, which has a plurality of regions positioned between the neck collar 412 and the bottom 414. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the regions of the upper body garment 410 include at least region A, region B, and region C. Region B is positioned between region A and region C, and region A is positioned closer to the neck collar 412, while region C is positioned closer to the bottom 414. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the front sheet 416 includes a knitted textile, wherein region A, region B, and region C are knitted integrally with each other in a seamless manner.

[0069] Figure 4 Also depicted are enlarged views 420, 422, and 424 of the front knitted side of each of region A, region B, and region C, and each enlarged view depicts a respective retention coil pattern. Another enlarged view 426 includes a combination of all three regions, which is identified as region 425 on the front of the garment. As illustrated, in region B, some of the retention coils are spaced farther apart than in region A, and in region C, some of the retention coils are spaced farther apart than in region B. In this way, enlarged views 420, 422, and 424 visually illustrate the gradual transition of the retention coil spacing from region A to region C, which can be converted into a gradual transition of thermal resistance from a higher thermal resistance amount to a lower thermal resistance amount. As noted above, region A, second region B, and region C can be positioned in respective horizontal row groups that are different from each other, respectively. In addition, as illustrated by enlarged view 426, region A, region B, and region C can be arranged in the same set of horizontal rows (or arranged in horizontal rows that overlap each other), and can be arranged in different longitudinal rows in the same set of horizontal rows. In this regard, the gradual transition in thermal resistance properties may occur from top to bottom, from side to side, or a combination of top to bottom and side to side.

[0070] exist Figure 4In one aspect, the positioning of region A can be based at least in part on a heat loss map so that when garment 410 is in a wearing configuration, region A is aligned with a region of the wearer's body that emits relatively high body heat (compared to other regions of the body). Similarly, the relative position of region B and region C can be such that when garment 410 is in a wearing configuration, region B and region C are aligned with a region of the wearer's body that emits lower body heat. In one aspect, arranging the knitted structure in this way balances performance optimization and the cost associated with increasing knitting time and more materials by positioning the knitted structure that produces higher thermal resistance based on the body heat map. In this regard, garments can be designed to provide warmer textiles at positions where the body needs them, and provide thinner textiles at positions where heat loss is minimal.

[0071] Despite Figure 4 , but regions A, B, and C may also vary in other aspects. For example, in one aspect, region A may include longer holding coils than region B, and region B may include longer holding coils than region C. Thus, region B may include holding coils that are shorter and spaced farther apart in some locations than the holding coils in region A, and region C may include holding coils that are shorter and spaced farther apart in some locations than the holding coils in both regions A and B. In alternative aspects, regions A, B, and C may include similar holding coil densities, but the holding coils in region A may be longer than those in region B, and the holding coils in region B may be longer than those in region C.

[0072] The regional placement of retention coils can be applied to other areas of the upper torso garment, such as the back of the garment, the sleeves of the garment, and the hood of the garment, and the selection of the size and density of the retention coils can be based on whether increased or decreased thermal properties are desired in a particular area of ​​the garment. Figure 4 The regions illustrated in are merely examples, and in other aspects, the regions may be divided in different ways with different boundaries.

[0073] Reference now Figure 5, the example lower body garment 510 is depicted as having a waistband 512 and leg openings 514. As used in the present disclosure, "waistband" refers to the area of ​​the garment, which surrounds the waist opening of the lower body garment and forms a perimeter at least partially around the waist opening of the lower body garment. In addition, the lower body garment 510 includes a front panel 516, which has a plurality of regions positioned between the waistband 512 and the leg openings 514. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the region of the lower body garment 510 includes region A, region B, and region C. Region B is positioned between region A and region C, and region A is positioned closer to the waistband 512, while region C is positioned closer to the leg openings 514. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the front panel 516 includes a knitted textile, wherein region A, region B, and region C are knitted integrally with each other in a seamless manner.

[0074] Figure 5 Also depicted are enlarged views 520, 522, and 524 of the front knit side of each of Region A, Region B, and Region C, and each enlarged view depicts a respective retention coil pattern. As illustrated, some of the retention coils in Region B are spaced farther apart than in Region A, and some of the retention coils in Region C are spaced farther apart than in Region B. Thus, enlarged views 520, 522, and 524 visually illustrate a gradual transition in retention coil spacing from Region A to Region C, which can translate into a gradual transition in thermal resistance from a higher amount of thermal resistance to a lower amount of thermal resistance. As described with reference to Figure 4 As described, the gradual transition in thermal resistance properties may occur from top to bottom, from side to side, or a combination of top to bottom and side to side.

[0075] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment of the present invention, the positioning of region A can be based on the body heat map so that when the garment 510 is in the wearing configuration, region A is aligned with an area of ​​the wearer's body that emits relatively high body heat (compared to other areas of the body). Similarly, the relative positions of region B and region C can be such that when the garment 510 is in the wearing configuration, region B and region C are aligned with an area of ​​the wearer's body that emits lower body heat. In one aspect, arranging the knitted structure in this manner balances performance optimization and the cost associated with increased knitting time and more materials by positioning the knitted structure that produces higher thermal resistance based on the body heat map.

[0076] Despite Figure 5, but regions A, B, and C may also vary in other aspects. For example, in one aspect, region A may include longer holding coils than region B, and region B may include longer holding coils than region C. Thus, region B may include holding coils that are shorter and spaced farther apart in some locations than the holding coils in region A, and region C may include holding coils that are shorter and spaced farther apart in some locations than the holding coils in both regions A and B. In alternative aspects, regions A, B, and C may include similar holding coil densities, but the holding coils in region A may be longer than those in region B, and the holding coils in region B may be longer than those in region C.

[0077] The regional placement of retention coils can be applied to other areas of the lower torso garment, such as the back of the garment and the leg portion of the garment. Likewise, the regional placement of retention coils can be applied to other types of lower body garments, including socks, shorts, leggings, briefs, boxer shorts, and other types of garments, including hats, gloves, shoes, outerwear, base layers, etc. As noted above, the size and density of the retention coils can be selected based on whether increased or decreased thermal properties are desired in a particular area of ​​the garment. In addition, Figure 5 The regions illustrated in are merely examples, and in other aspects, the regions may be divided in different ways with different boundaries.

[0078] Aspects of this document contemplate performing one or more finishing steps on, for example, garment 410 and / or garment 510. For example, to make garments 410 and 510 resistant to water penetration so that they are suitable for outdoor wear, garments 410 and 510 can be treated with a durable water repellent (DWR). This may be particularly useful in view of the presence of a cavity-like structure (e.g., 330) on garments 410 and 510, which may serve as an entry point for precipitation. In one exemplary aspect, a vapor deposition process may be used to apply DWR to garments 410 and 510, wherein the garment (or textile) is positioned in a vacuum chamber, and the DWR is superheated to a plasma state to produce extremely small particles. The vacuum causes the DWR particles to disperse and penetrate the garment. Due to the small particle size, greater penetration of the DWR in the garment may occur, including penetration into the cavity-like structure.

[0079] With reference Figures 1 to 5The textile of one or more elements described can be constructed using a variety of techniques. For example, textile pieces can be circularly knitted into knit blanks, and knitted textile panels are cut from the knit blanks and formed into garments together. Each panel can include regions with different thermal resistance properties based on the size of the ridges in each region and the position, frequency and size of the cavity structures (e.g., 330). In one aspect, multiple panels are arranged in a circular knit blank in a manner that minimizes material and time in high waste areas. For example, a panel designed to have a smaller ridge in order to have lower thermal resistance and in order to have greater cooling may be positioned on the same horizontal row as the panel that will be wasted when the pattern is cut from the circular knit blank.

[0080] Having described various aspects of the subject matter, additional disclosure is provided below. In describing this additional subject matter, reference may be made to the drawings described previously.

[0081] In one aspect, the subject matter of the present disclosure includes a textile comprising a first group of knitted courses arranged in series, including a first knitted course, a second knitted course, and a first group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the first knitted course and the second knitted course. The first group of knitted courses arranged in series includes a first group of holding coils, wherein each holding coil in the first group of holding coils includes a coil leg interlooped with a coil in the first knitted course and a coil head interlooped with a knitted coil in the second knitted course. In addition, the first group of intermediate knitted courses includes a first number of knitted courses. The textile also includes a second group of knitted courses arranged in series, including a third knitted course, a fourth knitted course, and a second group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the third knitted course and the fourth knitted course. The second group of knitted courses arranged in series includes a second group of holding coils, and each holding coil in the second group of holding coils includes a coil leg interlooped with a coil in the third knitted course and a coil head interlooped with a coil in the fourth knitted course. The first knitting course and the fourth knitting course are connected to each other by one or more knitting courses, and the second set of intermediate knitting courses includes a second number of knitting courses that is less than the first number of knitting courses. Figure 2 In the embodiment, the rows of bands forming the ridges of region A are connected to the rows of bands forming the ridges of region B, and the holding coils of region B are shorter than the holding coils of region A (ie, hold a smaller number of rows).

[0082] In another aspect, the subject matter of the present disclosure includes a textile product including a first group of consecutively arranged knitted courses, including a first knitted course, a second knitted course, and a first group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the first knitted course and the second knitted course. The first group of consecutively arranged knitted courses includes a first group of consecutively arranged wales, including a first wale, a second wale, and a first group of intermediate wales positioned between the first wale and the second wale, the first group of consecutively arranged wales including a first number of wales. The first group of consecutively arranged knitted courses also includes a first group of holding loops positioned between the first wale and the second wale, each holding loop in the first group of holding loops including a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the first knitted course and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the second knitted course, the first group of holding loops including a first number of holding loops. The textile product also includes a second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses, including a third knitted course, a fourth knitted course, and a second group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the third knitted course and the fourth knitted course. The second group of continuously arranged knitted rows includes a second group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows, which includes a third longitudinal row, a fourth longitudinal row and a second group of intermediate longitudinal rows positioned between the third longitudinal row and the fourth longitudinal row, the second group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows including a second number of longitudinal rows. The second group of continuously arranged knitted rows also includes a second group of holding coils located between the third longitudinal row and the fourth longitudinal row, each holding coil in the second group includes a coil leg interlocked with a coil in the third knitted row and a coil head interlocked with a knitted coil in the fourth knitted row, the second group of holding coils including a second number of holding coils. According to aspects of the present disclosure, the first knitted row and the fourth knitted row are connected to each other by one or more knitted rows, and a first ratio of the first number of holding coils to the first number of longitudinal rows is greater than a second ratio of the second number of holding coils to the second number of longitudinal rows. For example, in Figure 4 In the embodiment, the knitted textile in region A comprises a greater ratio of holding loops to wales than the knitted textile in region B, and the knitted textiles in these regions are integrally knitted.

[0083] Another aspect of the present disclosure is Figure 2Schematically depicted, and comprising a textile, the textile comprising a first set of consecutively arranged knitted courses (e.g., a band of courses in region A forming a ridge), the knitted courses comprising a first knitted course, a second knitted course, and a first set of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the first knitted course and the second knitted course. The first set of consecutively arranged knitted courses comprises a first set of holding coils, and each holding coil in the first set of holding coils comprises a coil leg interlooped with a coil in the first knitted course and a coil head interlooped with a knitted coil in the second knitted course. The textile further comprises a second set of consecutively arranged knitted courses (e.g., a band of courses in region B forming a ridge), the second set of consecutively arranged knitted courses comprising a third knitted course, a fourth knitted course, and a second set of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the third knitted course and the fourth knitted course. The second set of consecutively arranged knitted courses comprises a second set of holding coils, and each holding coil in the second set of holding coils comprises a coil leg interlooped with a coil in the third knitted course and a coil head interlooped with a coil in the fourth knitted course. The textile also includes a third group of continuously arranged knitted rows (e.g., the row band forming the ridge in region C), the third group of continuously arranged knitted rows including a fifth knitted row, a sixth knitted row, and a third group of intermediate knitted rows positioned between the fifth knitted row and the sixth knitted row. The third group of continuously arranged knitted rows includes a third group of holding coils, and each holding coil in the third group of holding coils includes a coil leg that is interlooped with a coil in the fifth knitted row and a coil head that is interlooped with a coil in the sixth knitted row. According to this aspect, the second group of continuously arranged knitted rows (e.g., in region B) is positioned between the first group of continuously arranged knitted rows and the third group of continuously arranged knitted rows (e.g., in regions A and C, respectively). In addition, the number of knitted rows included in the second group of intermediate knitted rows is lower than the number of knitted rows included in the first group of intermediate knitted rows and higher than the number of knitted rows included in the third group of intermediate knitted rows. Figure 2 In FIG. 1 , this difference in the number of corresponding knitting rows in the set of intermediate knitting rows is schematically depicted by ridges of different sizes.

[0084] Another aspect of the present invention is Figure 4A front knitted piece of a textile is schematically depicted and includes a textile including a first set of continuously arranged knitted courses (e.g., a band of courses in region A forming a ridge), the knitted courses including a first knitted course, a second knitted course, and a first set of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the first knitted course and the second knitted course. The first set of continuously arranged knitted courses includes a first set of continuously arranged wales including a first wale, a second wale, and a first set of intermediate wales positioned between the first wale and the second wale, the first set of continuously arranged wales including a first number of wales. The first set of continuously arranged knitted courses also includes a first set of holding loops located between the first wale and the second wale, each holding loop in the first set of holding loops including a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the first knitted course and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the second knitted course. The first set of holding loops includes a first number of holding loops. The textile further includes a second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses (e.g., a band of courses in region B forming a ridge), the second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses including a third knitted course, a fourth knitted course, and a second group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the third knitted course and the fourth knitted course. The second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses includes a second group of consecutively arranged wales, the second group of consecutively arranged wales including a third wale, a fourth wale, and a second group of intermediate wales positioned between the third wale and the fourth wale, the second group of consecutively arranged wales including a second number of wales. The second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses also includes a second group of holding loops located between the third wale and the fourth wale, each holding loop in the second group of holding loops including a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the third knitted course and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the fourth knitted course, the second group of holding loops including a second number of holding loops. The textile further includes a third group of consecutively arranged knitted courses (e.g., the band of courses forming the ridge in region C), the third group of consecutively arranged knitted courses including a fifth knitted course, a sixth knitted course, and a third group of intermediate knitted courses positioned between the fifth knitted course and the sixth knitted course. The third group of consecutively arranged knitted courses includes a third group of consecutively arranged wales, the third group of consecutively arranged wales including a fifth wale, a sixth wale, and a third group of intermediate wales positioned between the fifth wale and the sixth wale, the third group of consecutively arranged wales including a third number of wales. The third group of consecutively arranged knitted courses also includes a third group of holding loops located between the fifth wale and the sixth wale, each holding loop in the third group of holding loops including a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the fifth knitted course and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the sixth knitted course, the third group of holding loops including a third number of holding loops. According to this aspect, the second group of consecutively arranged knitted courses (eg, in region B) is positioned between the first group of consecutively arranged knitted courses and the third group of consecutively arranged knitted courses (eg, in regions A and C, respectively).Furthermore, a first ratio of the first number of holding coils to the first number of wales is greater than a second ratio of the second number of holding coils to the second number of wales, which is greater than a third ratio of the third number of holding coils to the third number of wales.

[0085] Another aspect of the present disclosure includes a textile having a first group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows and a second group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows. The first group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows includes a first longitudinal row, a second longitudinal row, and a first group of intermediate longitudinal rows positioned between the first longitudinal row and the second longitudinal row. The first group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows includes a first number of longitudinal rows. Furthermore, a first holding coil is positioned in the first longitudinal row and a second holding coil is positioned in the second longitudinal row. Furthermore, the second group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows includes a third longitudinal row, a fourth longitudinal row, and a second group of intermediate longitudinal rows positioned between the third longitudinal row and the fourth longitudinal row. The second group of continuously arranged longitudinal rows includes a second number of longitudinal rows, the second number of longitudinal rows being greater than the first number of longitudinal rows. Furthermore, a third holding coil is positioned in the third longitudinal row and a fourth holding coil is positioned in the fourth longitudinal row. For example, in Figure 3A , each holding coil 328 and 334 is positioned in a corresponding longitudinal row, and the set of longitudinal rows 322 can be varied to produce smaller or larger cavities (e.g., 330 and 332).

[0086] The disclosure provided in the following paragraphs is consistent with the claims of this application.In describing this additional subject matter, reference may be made to the drawings described previously.

[0087] In one aspect, the disclosed subject matter is directed to a knitted component comprising a first knitting course, a second knitting course, a third knitting course, and a fourth knitting course, wherein a first set of intermediate knitting courses are positioned between the first knitting course and the second knitting course, wherein a second set of intermediate knitting courses are positioned between the third knitting course and the fourth knitting course. The knitted component also includes a first set of holding loops extending from the first knitting course to the second knitting course to form a first corrugated structure, and a second set of holding loops extending from the third knitting course to the fourth knitting course to form a second corrugated structure. The first corrugated structure may be larger than the second corrugated structure.

[0088] Another general aspect relates to a knitted component having a first corrugated structure and a second corrugated structure. The first corrugated structure includes a first knitted course, a second knitted course coupled to the first knitted course via a first set of holding loops, and a first set of intermediate knitted courses between the first knitted course and the second knitted course. The second corrugated structure includes a third knitted course, a fourth knitted course coupled to the third knitted course via a second set of holding loops, and a second set of intermediate knitted courses between the third knitted course and the fourth knitted course. The first set of intermediate knitted courses includes more knitted courses than the second set of intermediate knitted courses.

[0089] Another general aspect relates to a knitted component having a first corrugated structure extending in a row direction and a second corrugated structure adjacent to the first corrugated structure and extending in the row direction. The first corrugated structure includes a first knitted row and a second knitted row connected to the first knitted row via a first set of holding coils. A first cavity and a second cavity of the first corrugated structure are respectively located between consecutive holding coils of the first set of holding coils in the row direction. The second corrugated structure includes a third knitted row and a fourth knitted row connected to the third knitted row via a second set of holding coils. A third cavity of the second corrugated structure is located between consecutive holding coils of the second set of holding coils in the row direction. At least a portion of the third cavity is located between the first cavity and the second cavity in the row direction.

[0090] The embodiments listed above may include one or more optional features, including (but not limited to) one or more of the features listed in this paragraph. For example, a knitted component according to one or more aspects above may have a first corrugated structure and a second corrugated structure, which are formed by (e.g., entirely by) a single-sided plain knitted structure. Additionally or alternatively, the first group of intermediate knitted rows may include a first number of knitted rows, the second group of intermediate knitted rows may include a second number of knitted rows, and the second number may be less than the first number. Both the first number of knitted rows and the second number of knitted rows may be in the range of about 5 knitted rows to about 25 knitted rows. In addition, the first number of knitted rows and the second number of knitted rows may differ by a third number equal to or less than 3. For example, the first number of knitted rows may be in the range of about 13 knitted rows to about 19 knitted rows, and the second number of knitted rows may be in the range of about 12 knitted rows to about 18 knitted rows. When the knitted component includes one or more holding loops, each holding loop may include a loop leg interlooped with a loop in a first knitting row and a loop head interlooped with a loop in a second knitting row, wherein the first knitting row and the second knitting row are separated by an intermediate row. In some embodiments, the portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure may have a knitted surface of at least about 40R when tested according to ISO 11092-2014. ct If the knitted component comprises two or more cavities, the first cavity may have more wales than the second cavity.

[0091] From the foregoing, it will be seen that the subject matter is an invention well adapted to achieve the ends and purposes set forth above, together with other advantages inherent to the structure. It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and within the scope of the claims. Since many possible alternatives may be made without departing from the scope of this document, it should be understood that all matter set forth herein or shown in the drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Claims

1. A knitted component, comprising: First knitting row; a second knitting course, wherein a first set of intermediate knitting courses are positioned between the first knitting course and the second knitting course; The third knitting row; a fourth knitting course, wherein a second set of intermediate knitting courses are positioned between said third knitting course and said fourth knitting course; a first set of holding loops extending from the first knitting course to the second knitting course to form a first corrugated structure, wherein the first set of holding loops extends across a first number of wales and comprises a first density of a first number of holding loops in the first number of wales; and a second group of holding stitches extending from the third knitting course to the fourth knitting course to form a second corrugated structure, wherein the second group of holding stitches extends across a second number of wales and comprises a second density, wherein the second density is a second number of holding stitches in the second number of wales, the second density being less than the first density.

2. The knitted component of claim 1, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed by a single jersey knit structure.

3. A knitted component as described in claim 1, wherein the first group of intermediate knitted rows includes a first number of knitted rows, wherein the second group of intermediate knitted rows includes a second number of knitted rows, and wherein the second number is less than the first number, and wherein the first corrugation structure is larger than the second corrugation structure.

4. The knitted component of claim 3, wherein the first number of knitted rows and the second number of knitted rows are both in the range of approximately 5 knitted rows to approximately 25 knitted rows.

5. The knitted component of claim 4, wherein the first number of knitted courses and the second number of knitted courses differ by a third number that is equal to or less than three.

6. The knitted component of claim 3, wherein the first number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 13 knitted rows to approximately 19 knitted rows, and wherein the second number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 12 knitted rows to approximately 18 knitted rows.

7. The knitted component of claim 1 , wherein each of the first set of holding coils comprises a coil leg interlocked with a coil in the first knitting row and a coil head interlocked with a coil in the second knitting row.

8. The knitted component of claim 1, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance.

9. A knitted component, comprising: a first corrugated structure and a second corrugated structure, The first corrugated structure comprises: First knitting row; a second knit course coupled to the first knit course via a first set of holding loops, wherein the first set of holding loops extends across a first number of wales and comprises a first density of a first number of holding loops in the first number of wales; and a first set of intermediate knitted courses, the first set of intermediate knitted courses being between the first knitted course and the second knitted course, The second corrugated structure comprises: The third knitting row; a fourth knit course coupled to the third knit course via a second set of holding stitches, wherein the second set of holding stitches extends across a second number of wales and comprises a second density of a second number of holding stitches in the second number of wales, the second density being less than the first density; and a second set of intermediate knitted courses, said second set of intermediate knitted courses being between said third knitted course and said fourth knitted course, and Wherein said first set of intermediate knitting courses comprises more knitting courses than said second set of intermediate knitting courses.

10. The knitted component of claim 9, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed of a single jersey knit structure.

11. The knitted component of claim 9, wherein the first group of intermediate knit rows includes a first number of knit rows, wherein the second group of intermediate knit rows includes a second number of knit rows, and wherein the first number of knit rows and the second number of knit rows are both in the range of approximately 5 knit rows to approximately 25 knit rows.

12. The knitted component of claim 11, wherein the first number of knitted courses and the second number of knitted courses differ by a third number that is equal to or less than three.

13. The knitted component of claim 11, wherein the first number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 13 knitted rows to approximately 19 knitted rows, and wherein the second number of knitted rows is in the range of approximately 12 knitted rows to approximately 18 knitted rows.

14. The knitted component of claim 9, wherein each of the first set of holding coils comprises a coil leg interlooped with a coil in the first knitting row and a coil head interlooped with a coil in the second knitting row.

15. The knitted component of claim 14, wherein each holding loop in the second set of holding loops comprises a loop leg interlooped with a loop in the third knitting row and a loop head interlooped with a loop in the fourth knitting row.

16. The knitted component of claim 9, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance.

17. A knitted component, comprising: A first corrugated structure, wherein the first corrugated structure extends along a horizontal direction; as well as a second corrugated structure, the second corrugated structure being adjacent to the first corrugated structure and extending along the horizontal direction, The first corrugated structure comprises: First knitting row; a second knit course coupled to the first knit course via a first set of holding loops, wherein the first set of holding loops extends across a first number of wales and comprises a first density of a first number of holding loops in the first number of wales; and wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are respectively located between consecutive holding coils of the first group of holding coils in the row direction, The second corrugated structure comprises: The third knitting row; a fourth knit course coupled to the third knit course via a second set of holding stitches, wherein the second set of holding stitches extends across a second number of wales and comprises a second density of a second number of holding stitches in the second number of wales, the second density being less than the first density; and wherein the third cavity is located between consecutive holding coils of the second group of holding coils in the row direction, and At least a portion of the third cavity is located between the first cavity and the second cavity in the row direction.

18. The knitted component of claim 17, wherein the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure are formed of a single jersey knit structure.

19. The knitted component of claim 17, wherein the first cavity is comprised of a first number of wales, wherein the second cavity is comprised of a second number of wales, and wherein the first number is greater than the second number.

20. The knitted component of claim 17, wherein a portion of the knitted component including the first corrugated structure and the second corrugated structure has a tensile strength of at least about 40 R when tested in accordance with ISO 11092-2014. ct Thermal resistance.

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