Knitted socks

Abstract

The present invention relates to a knitted sock (1) suitable for being worn as a leg garment. The knitted sock (1) has different properties in a first region (2) covering the leg than in a second region (3) covering at least the sole, and still can be easily produced. The sock (1) has a good wearing feeling and a uniform and fine coil structure. For this purpose, the first region (2) and the second region (3) of the sock (1) are knitted to each other in a transition region (8) such that they are connected to each other. In addition, the first region (2) has a larger number of loops than the second region (3) in order to achieve the desired properties of the sock (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to knitted socks for wearing as leg clothing. Knitted socks are knitted fabrics and have been known for many years in a wide variety of embodiments. They have long been further developed to improve the wearing feel, appearance and their functionality. However, especially in the case of fine-gauge hosiery, which is worn primarily by women as leg clothing, a comfortable wearing feel and a particularly fine, smooth and high-quality appearance often still remain at odds with each other. Background Art

[0002] US20130098118A1 discloses a fine-gauge hosiery with a non-slip and moisture-regulating sock in the foot area. The sock is made of a material different from the rest of the components of the fine-gauge hosiery. The sock is preferably made of cotton, and the connected leg part of the fine-gauge hosiery is made of nylon. Such fine-gauge hosiery should combine the appearance of a nylon sock with the non-slip properties of the sock, good moisture regulation and wearing comfort. The sock and the leg part of the fine-gauge hosiery are initially manufactured independently of each other and then connected to each other, for example, by sewing or gluing. Here, the individual loops of the sock and the leg part are not aligned in an orderly manner with each other. Therefore, the connection is completely independent of the loops of the sock and the leg part. As a result, although the fine-gauge hosiery should be particularly easy to manufacture, additional work steps are required in the manufacture to connect the sock and the leg part. Another disadvantage is obtained by the additional seam generated when connecting the sock and the leg part. When worn, an uncomfortable wearing feeling may occur in the area of ​​this additional seam.

[0003] US6735988B1 shows a knitted stocking with a foot region and a leg region, wherein the foot region and the leg region are woven with different yarns. In this way, the stocking can have different properties in the foot region and the leg region. The yarn in the foot region can be, for example, a yarn with hydrophilic properties, such as cotton yarn. But it can also be a yarn with moisture transport properties. The stocking is woven into a tube, which is sewn in the foot region. The stocking has a seam at its lower side that covers the sole when worn. The seam extends from the toe tip to the heel at the lower side of the stocking. When wearing the stocking, an uncomfortable wearing feeling or even skin irritation may occur through this seam at the sole. In addition, if the yarn used for the foot region and the leg part differs too much in its material properties, problems may occur when knitting. Then the yarn replacement may cause uneven or ugly coil structures to appear at the transition between the foot region and the leg region. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a knitted sock for wearing as leg clothing which has different properties in the foot area than in the leg area and which at the same time can be easily produced, offers a good wearing feel and a uniform, fine loop structure.

[0005] This task is solved by a knitted sock having the features of claim 1. When worn, the knitted sock covers the leg at least from the toe to the calf. It has at least one first area, which is formed by a plurality of first coils consisting of a first yarn in a circular knitting process, and at least one second area, which is formed by a plurality of second coils consisting of a second yarn in a circular knitting process. The second area includes at least one sole area, which at least covers the sole of the foot when the sock is worn on the leg. Therefore, the second area is arranged in the foot area of ​​the sock, which surrounds the foot when worn on the leg. The sole area of ​​the sock preferably has no seams to improve the wearing feel and comfort of the sock. The first yarn and the second yarn are different yarns. In this way, different properties of the yarn can be used in different areas of the sock. In this way, the first area can be formed in a targeted manner to have different properties from the second area. For example, the wearing feel of the sock in the second area can be improved by using a yarn that is particularly moisture-regulating and / or heat-insulating. The first region and the second region are connected to one another via a transition region in that the first coil and the second coil are knitted together in the transition region. In this case, the first coil and the second coil are aligned with one another in a targeted manner. This results in a one-piece, integral sock that also has a uniform coil structure in the transition region. In this case, the first region and the second region are not connected to one another by an additional joining process such as sewing or gluing. In particular, no seam is formed between the first region and the second region. As a result, the knitted sock can be manufactured particularly easily and in a few manufacturing steps. In addition, due to the uniform coil structure in the transition region, the sock functions particularly high-quality compared to similar socks from the prior art. By omitting an additional seam in the transition region, wear or tear of the sock in the transition region can also be avoided. This can increase the durability and resistance of the sock.

[0006] The number of stitches of a knitted fabric describes how closely the stitches of the knitted fabric are arranged side by side. It indicates how many stitches are arranged side by side on a predetermined section. The number of stitches is therefore a measure of how many stitches there are in a course of stitches of a circular knitted fabric or sock. In the case of a large number of stitches, more stitches are arranged side by side on a predetermined section than in the case of a small number of stitches. For example, fine-gauge hosiery has a very large number of stitches compared to ordinary socks. In the knitted socks according to the invention, the first area has a first number of stitches and the second area has a second number of stitches, wherein the first number of stitches is greater than the second number of stitches. For example, the first number of stitches can be comparable to the number of stitches of fine-gauge hosiery, while the second number of stitches can be comparable to the number of stitches of socks. Since the second number of stitches is smaller than the first number of stitches, the wearing comfort of the socks in the second area is improved, while a very fine and compact stitch structure is provided in the first area. Preferably, the first number of stitches is matched to the first yarn and the second number of stitches is matched to the second yarn. Yarns with small yarn diameters are preferably knitted with a larger number of stitches than yarns with large yarn diameters. In this way, different yarns can be used in the first area and the second area and nevertheless a uniform loop structure is ensured in the respective areas. Advantageously, the first number of loops is at least twice the second number of loops. In a preferred embodiment of the knitted sock, the first area does not include any further yarns besides the first yarn and / or the second area does not include any further yarns besides the second yarn. Due to the different numbers of loops in the first and second areas, yarns can be used in both areas that have relatively large differences in their material properties. If, on the other hand, the number of loops in the first area and the second area is the same, this would limit the choice of yarns that can be used.

[0007] Advantageously, the yarn diameter of the first yarn is smaller than the yarn diameter of the second yarn. In this way, a more comfortable wearing feeling when wearing the sock can be produced in the second area knitted with the second yarn. It is particularly advantageous if the yarn diameter of the first yarn is at most 75% of the yarn diameter of the second yarn, but preferably at most 50% of the yarn diameter of the second yarn. However, it is particularly preferred that the yarn diameter of the first yarn is at most 40% of the yarn diameter of the second yarn. In this way, a very fine, high-quality sock appearance is produced in the first area, while a particularly high wearing comfort is achieved in the second area due to the thicker yarn. Due to the different number of loops in the first and second areas of the sock, it is also possible to combine such extremely different yarn diameters and therefore yarns with extremely different properties with one another in a single sock, without having to obtain a thicker and porous (i.e. more precisely a mesh-like) loop structure with a yarn having a smaller diameter in the first area.

[0008] More preferably, when the sock is worn, the second area covers only the sole of the foot, at least partially the heel, and preferably covers the inside of the foot, the outside of the foot and at least a part of the toes. The second area then does not cover the instep of the foot. Such a sock is suitable for wearing in combination with open-cut footwear, such as slip-ons. When such footwear is worn, the second area is then covered by the shoe, it being located in a "non-exposed" area. In this way, the sock provides good comfort in the area covered by the shoe and at the same time provides a very refined, high-quality appearance in the visible area not covered by the shoe when worn.

[0009] A loop is the smallest shape-stable unit of a knitted fabric. It consists of a yarn loop, which is held by other loops or loops. In circular knitting, a large number of loops arranged side by side are arranged in a row, wherein a row contains all the loops formed in one revolution of the circular knitting machine. The loops arranged directly one above the other in consecutive rows (i.e. the loops which are usually formed one after the other with the same needles in circular knitting) form a wale. This definition of loops, rows and wales is known to those skilled in the art. A more detailed description can be found in the specialist book "Rundstricken: Theorie und Praxis der Maschentechnik", Iyer; Mammel; -2.erweiterteAuflage-Bamberg:Meisenbach,2000.

[0010] More advantageously, in the transition region, at least two first stitches of the wales arranged side by side from the row of stitches formed with the first yarn are placed one above the other, and only one second stitch of the second yarn is guided through the two first stitches. In this case, the two first stitches placed one above the other are both held in the sock by the same second stitch guided through the two first stitches. In this way, the number of stitches in the first region of the sock can be greater than the number of stitches in the second region of the sock, without having loose stitches in the sock in the transition region. This reduces the risk of stitches coming loose and increases the durability of the sock. In addition, due to the resulting uniform and integral stitch structure, the sock provides particularly high wearing comfort even in the transition region. In an alternative embodiment, three first stitches of the wales arranged side by side from the row of stitches are placed one above the other, and only one second stitch is guided through the three first stitches. In this way, the number of stitches in the second region of the sock can be further drastically reduced compared to the number of stitches in the first region, without having loose stitches in the transition region. Socks with even greater property differences between the first region and the second region can then be manufactured.

[0011] Further advantages result if the second yarn has a greater hygroscopicity than the first yarn. Hygroscopicity is a measure of the ability of a yarn to absorb moisture. The more moisture a yarn can absorb, the greater its hygroscopicity. The second region of the sock, knitted from the second yarn, comes into contact with the foot of the wearer when the sock is worn. If the yarn has a greater hygroscopicity in this region, the wearing comfort can be significantly improved as a result. More preferably, the second yarn can hold at least 5% moisture, but preferably at least 10% moisture, at 21° C. and 65% relative humidity.

[0012] Preferably, the first yarn consists essentially of chemical fibers consisting of synthetic polymers. Particularly preferably, the first yarn contains at least 80% by weight of elastane, elastane, polypropylene, polyamide, polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, acetate, triacetate or a combination of the aforementioned fibers. All of these yarns can be produced with relatively small fiber diameters. They are therefore suitable for producing knitted fabrics with a large number of stitches. Particularly preferably, the first yarn comprises at least 80% by weight of polyamide fibers. This allows particularly fine socks to be produced very easily and cost-effectively.

[0013] Particularly preferred are socks in which the second yarn mainly comprises natural fibers and / or regenerated fibers. Regenerated fibers are fibers that can be manufactured from renewable raw materials by chemical processes. Therefore, they belong to chemical fibers, but are not manufactured by synthetic polymers. For example, regenerated fibers can be manufactured from cellulose. Natural fibers can be plant fibers, animal fibers or mineral fibers. However, plant or animal natural fibers are preferred. More advantageously, the second yarn comprises at least 80% by weight of wool fibers, primary wool fibers, cotton fibers, linen fibers, cashmere fibers, viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers, copper fibers, angora fibers, bamboo fibers or a combination of the aforementioned fibers. All of these yarns can be manufactured with relatively large fiber diameters. Therefore, they are suitable for manufacturing knitted fabrics with a small number of stitches. Socks manufactured from these yarns also provide particularly good wearing comfort and have relatively high hygroscopicity compared to the yarns mentioned in the previous paragraph. Such socks act insulatedly at cold ambient temperatures and reliably wick away sweat. Therefore, even at warm ambient temperatures, they prevent the occurrence of a damp feeling on the wearer's skin. It is particularly preferred that the second yarn comprises at least 80% by weight of cotton fibers and / or wool fibers. Cotton fibers and wool fibers have a strong moisture-regulating effect. Therefore, the wearing comfort of the socks can be further improved by using cotton fibers and / or wool fibers.

[0014] Further advantages are obtained when the first number of stitches is 300 to 600 stitches per stitch row. However, the first number of stitches is preferably 350 to 450 stitches per stitch row. The first number of stitches is the number of stitches of the sock in the first region. Such a large number of stitches produces a particularly fine stitch structure in the first region of the sock. The sock then acts very evenly and closed. A mesh structure with large holes is avoided.

[0015] It is also advantageous if the second number of stitches is 50 to 300 stitches per stitch course. However, the second number of stitches is preferably 100 to 250 stitches per stitch course. It has been shown that the wearing comfort of the socks can be significantly improved if the second number of stitches is within the above-mentioned selection range. In particular, in combination with a second yarn having a high hygroscopicity and or a second yarn having a larger yarn diameter than the first yarn, the wearing comfort can be surprisingly improved very much. For the wearer, a wearing feeling similar to the particularly comfortable wearing feeling of sports socks is then produced in the second region.

[0016] Socks with a particularly fine and high-quality appearance are preferably constructed as a plain knitted fabric in the first and second areas. The plain knitted fabric is characterized in that one article side has only right loops and one article side has only left loops, and one wale also has only right loops or only left loops. The right loop is the side of the loop in which the thigh is located above the head of the previous loop and the foot is located below the head of the previous loop. Conversely, the left loop is the side of the loop in which the thigh is located below the head of the previous loop and the foot is located above the head of the previous loop. The plain knitted fabric is extensible in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Therefore, it provides greater wearing comfort. In addition, compared with double reverse knitted fabrics or ribbed knitted fabrics, it is significantly easier to produce plain knitted fabrics with areas with different numbers of loops.

[0017] As already described before, it is advantageous if the second area is designed so that it is covered by the footwear of the wearer when worn. At the same time, the second area is preferably as large as possible, in order to provide greater wearing comfort, especially in the contact area between the leg and the footwear. The second area then preferably does not include areas of the sock that are not in contact with the footwear when the sock is worn. Therefore, depending on the footwear, various embodiments for the sock can be envisaged in order to meet the above conditions. It has been described previously how the second area can preferably be designed so that it is covered by the footwear, for example in combination with a slip-on shoe. Further embodiments are described below.

[0018] If the sock is to be worn in mid-height shoes, such as sports shoes or skate shoes, the second area preferably includes the foot area, which, when the sock is worn on the leg, surrounds the entire foot up to the ankle, i.e. includes the instep but not the ankle itself. The second area then preferably does not include the area of ​​the sock located above the foot area.

[0019] If the sock is to be worn in a half boot that just covers the ankle of the wearer, the second area comprises at least one ankle area which at least surrounds the ankle when the sock is worn on the leg. The second area then preferably does not comprise the area of ​​the sock located above the ankle.

[0020] If the sock is to be worn in a boot that covers the leg of the wearer to just below the knee, the second region comprises at least one calf region that at least partially surrounds the calf when the sock is worn at the leg. The second region then preferably does not comprise the region of the sock that is located above the calf.

[0021] If the sock is to be worn in a boot that covers the leg of the wearer to just above the knee, the second region comprises at least one knee region that surrounds the knee when the sock is worn at the leg. The second region then preferably does not comprise the region of the sock that is located above the knee.

[0022] If the sock is to be worn in a boot that also at least partially covers the wearer's thigh, the second region comprises at least one thigh region that at least partially surrounds the thigh when the sock is worn at the leg. The second region then preferably does not comprise the region of the sock that is located above the thigh.

[0023] Further advantages are obtained when the knitted socks are leggings comprising two leg parts, two foot parts and a trouser part. Here, the leg parts respectively surround the legs of the wearer when worn, and the foot parts respectively surround the feet of the wearer when worn. The trouser part connects the two leg parts to each other and surrounds at least a part of the torso of the wearer when worn. Additionally, the first area of ​​the socks comprises at least partial areas of the two leg parts. The first area may comprise at least two partial areas, which are separated from each other by the second area of ​​the socks or partial areas of the second area. The leggings provide greater wearing comfort. Additionally, when worn, they fit particularly firmly to the body and in particular prevent the leg parts from sliding downwards at the legs when the socks are worn.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the first area of ​​the sock comprises a trouser part. Due to the large number of stitches in the first area, the sock can be worn particularly comfortably over underwear. In addition, it can also be worn unnoticed and comfortably under tights.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, the second area of ​​the sock comprises a trouser part. The second area then comprises at least two subareas (at least a foot part and a trouser part) which are separated from one another by the first area or a subarea of ​​the first area. The trouser part of the sock then acts particularly insulatively and moisture-regulatingly and prevents the wearer from freezing. Thus, such a sock can be worn very comfortably, especially at cold ambient temperatures. However, the moisture-regulating properties of the trouser part are also advantageous at warm ambient temperatures, at which the wearer of the sock sweats, because the skin remains dry in the area of ​​the trouser part.

[0026] More advantageously, knitted socks are knitted in one piece from one side of the socks on a circular knitting machine. For example, the socks can be knitted in one piece from the crotch area in the direction up to the toes. In the case of leggings, the socks can be knitted in one piece from the trousers part in the direction up to the toes. On a circular knitting machine, socks are usually knitted as a tube, which first has two openings. Here, one of the openings is located at the toes in the foot area. In order to close the opening at the toes, it is preferably sewn with a sewing process. Particularly preferably, the opening at the toes of the socks is closed directly on the circular knitting machine with a tip closure device at the end of the knitting process. Here, in conventional sewing openings and in the case of using a tip closure device, a seam occurs in the area of ​​the toes. This seam is not located in the area of ​​the sole of the foot in order to prevent skin irritation caused by friction at the sole of the foot.

[0027] In order to improve the fit and wearing comfort of knitted socks, it is common and well known to those skilled in the art that the socks are knitted into a heel-like shape in the heel area that covers the heel of the wearer when worn. This design of the heel area is advantageous for all embodiments of knitted socks described above and below. Such a heel area is usually known to those skilled in the art as a triangular cloth (Zwickel). Here, the triangular cloth is a wedge-shaped insert in the sock. The wedge-shaped insert is preferably formed by two trapezoidal areas of the sock placed one on the other with its narrow sides. In the area of ​​the triangular cloth, the sock includes the following coil rows, which are not knitted on the entire circumference of the knitted fabric and each coil row has fewer coils than the coil rows extending on the entire circumference of the sock. For this reason, in a circular knitting machine, a large number of knitting needles are placed in a state in which they do not form additional coils. Yarn is supplied to the remaining knitting needles that play a role in coil formation for coil formation. For this reason, the cylinder of the circular knitting machine is operated in a pendulum mode, wherein when the yarn passes through all active knitting needles that play a role in coil formation, the cylinder reverses its rotation direction. Subsequently, the yarn passes through the active needles in the opposite direction until the direction of rotation of the knitting cylinder is reversed again. The sock is then no longer formed over the entire circumference of the knitting tube. Preferably, the number of active needles in each of the multiple courses that form the stitches is reduced by at least one needle. In this way, a trapezoidal region of the triangular fabric can be knitted. When worn, the triangular fabric fits particularly well at the heel of the wearer and the wearing comfort of the sock is significantly increased. To complete the heel region, the number of stitches of the successive courses is increased again until a number of stitches of the course extending over the entire circumference of the sock is reached. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 Figure 1 A first embodiment of a sock 1 having a first area 2 and a second area 3 is shown. Figure 2 Figure 2 The loop structure of the sock 1 in the transition region 8 between the first region 2 and the second region 3 is shown. Figure 3 Figure 3 A second embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 4 Figure 4 A third embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 5 Figure 5 A fourth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 6 Figure 6 A fifth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 7 Figure 7 A sixth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 8 Figure 8 A seventh embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Fig. 9 Fig. 9 An eighth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown, wherein the sock 1 is a pantyhose 26 . Fig.10 Fig.10 A ninth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown, wherein the sock 1 is a pantyhose 26 . Fig.11 Fig.11 A sock 1 with a wedge-shaped insert 30 is shown. Fig.12 Fig.12 Shows Fig.11 Schematic structure of the wedge-shaped insert 30 in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Figure 1 A first embodiment of a sock 1 is shown, which for the sake of clarity is Figure 1 1 is shown at the leg 9. In this embodiment, the sock 1 completely covers the leg 9 from the toe 10 via the ankle 17, the calf 11, the knee 23 up to and including the thigh 25. The sock 1 has a first area 2 and a second area 3, whose loop structures are different. Therefore, the two areas can be clearly distinguished visually in the sock 1. Figure 1 , which is indicated by the transition area 8 marked with a line and the hatching of the second area 3. The difference in the stitch structure of the two areas is that, on the one hand, the number of stitches of the sock in the first area 2 is greater than the number of stitches of the sock in the second area 3, so that the first area 2 has more stitches per stitch row than the second area 3. Therefore, the first area 2 has a more refined and higher-quality appearance, while the second area 3 provides greater wearing comfort. In the embodiment shown, the second area 3 includes a sole area 12 covering the sole of the foot of the leg 9. In addition, the second area 3 covers the toes, heels, inner side of the foot and outer side of the foot at the tip 10 of the leg 9. However, the instep is covered by the first area 2. Such a sock is particularly suitable for wearing in open-cut shoes (e.g. pumps). In such a shoe, the second area 3, which has a rough and less high-quality appearance, is covered by the shoe. Therefore, when the shoe is worn, it is not visible, it is located in the "unexposed" area. Therefore, the sock 1 provides the advantages of the first area 1 presented in a high-quality manner in the visible area and the high wearing comfort of the second area 3 in the invisible area.

[0029] Figure 2 A detail of a transition region 8 of a sock 1 according to the invention is shown by way of example. Figure 2 The description is applicable to all embodiments described above and below. Figure 2As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the transition region 8 is arranged between the first region 2 and the second region 3. The sock 1 is constructed completely as a plain knitted fabric. This can be seen in FIG. Figure 2 It can be seen that all the coils shown are left coils, that is, in all the coils, the thigh is below the head of the previous coil, and the foot is above the head of the previous coil. Figure 2 , the left side of the sock is thus shown. Here, the first region 2 is knitted from the first loops 4 of the first yarn 6, and the second region 3 is knitted from the second loops 5 of the second yarn 7. Different yarns are therefore used for the two regions. The transition region 8 connects the first loops 4 of the first region 2 and the second loops 5 of the second region 3 to one another. Thus, the first region 2 and the second region 3 are knitted to one another in the transition region 8. In particular, the connection is produced in such a way that the first loops 4 and the second loops 5 are aligned to one another in an orderly manner so as to form a uniform transition region 8. Here, each two first loops 4, which are formed by the wales 14 of the coil row 15 arranged side by side, are arranged one above the other in the transition region 8. Only one second loop 5 is guided through the two first loops 4 and holds them in their position. In this way, only two wales 14 in the second region 3 are converted from four wales 14 in the first region 2. In other words: the number of loops (loops per loop row) in the first region 2 is twice as high as in the second region 3. As a result, the wearing comfort in the second region 3 of the sock 1 can be improved. In this example, each second first stitch 4 of the row 14 is placed on the adjacent first stitch 4, so that the number of stitches in the second area 3 is halved compared to the number of stitches in the first area 2. Independent of this example, however, many variations of the stitch structure are conceivable. For example, as described above, only each third first stitch 4 or only each fourth first stitch 4 in the transition area 8 can be placed on the adjacent first stitch 4, so as not to reduce the number of stitches in the second area 3 too strongly. Due to the knitted connection between the first area 2 and the second area 3, the seam between the two areas can be omitted. In this way, additional manufacturing steps are avoided and the wearing comfort of the sock 1 can be increased. In addition, a uniform transition is formed between the areas in this way, and the risk of the stitches of the knitted fabric being untied or worn is avoided. At the same time, a greater wearing comfort is generated in the transition area by the orderly and uniform arrangement of the stitches.

[0030] The reduction in the number of stitches in the second region 3 enables the second yarn 7 having a larger yarn diameter 13 to be knitted in the second region 3 than in the first region 2. Figure 2, it can be clearly seen that the second yarn 7 has a larger yarn diameter 13 than the first yarn 6. In this way, a different yarn type can also be used in the second region 3 than in the first region 2, which has a larger yarn diameter 13 and / or a high hygroscopicity. The selection of such yarns has already been listed above. As a result, the wearing comfort in the second region 3 of the sock 1 can be further improved.

[0031] Figure 3 A second embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. It differs from the first embodiment in that the second region 3 of the sock 1 comprises a foot region 16 which surrounds the entire foot 18 of the leg 9 up to the ankle 17. However, the ankle 17 itself is surrounded by the first region 2. Such a sock 1 is particularly suitable for wearing in mid-height shoes, such as sports shoes or skate shoes. When worn, the second region 3 is then covered by the shoe.

[0032] Figure 4 A third embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 3 The difference of the second embodiment in the embodiment is that the second area 3 of the sock 1 also includes an ankle area 19 surrounding the ankle 17. However, the area above the ankle 17 (especially the calf 11) is surrounded by the first area 2. Such a sock 1 is particularly suitable for wearing in a half boot. Then, the second area 3 is covered by the half boot when worn, but provides very great wearing comfort in the half boot.

[0033] Figure 5 A fourth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 4 The third embodiment in FIG. 1 is different in that the second region 3 of the sock 1 also includes a calf region 20 surrounding the calf 11. However, the area above the calf 11, in particular the knee 23, is surrounded by the first region 2. Such a sock 1 is particularly suitable for being worn in a boot that covers the leg of the wearer to just below the knee 23. Then, the second region 3 is covered by the boot when worn, but provides very great wearing comfort in the boot.

[0034] Figure 6 A fifth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 5 The fourth embodiment of the present invention differs in that the second region 3 of the sock 1 also includes a knee region 22 surrounding the knee 23. However, the region above the knee 23, in particular the thigh 25, is surrounded by the first region 2. Such a sock 1 is particularly suitable for being worn in a boot that covers the leg of the wearer up to just above the knee 23. The second region 3 is then covered by the boot when worn, but provides very great wearing comfort in the boot. At cold ambient temperatures, such a sock can also be advantageously worn in any type of footwear. The second region 3 of the sock then acts in an insulating manner and protects the wearer from the cold ambient air.

[0035] Figure 7A sixth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 6 The fifth embodiment of the present invention differs in that the second area 3 of the sock 1 also includes a thigh area 24 which partially surrounds the thigh 25. Such a sock 1 is particularly suitable for being worn in a boot which covers the leg of the wearer up to the thigh 25 and also partially covers the thigh 25 itself. The second area 3 is then covered by the boot when worn, but provides very great wearing comfort in the boot. The sock is however also suitable for wearing in cold temperatures for any type of footwear. The second area 3 of the sock acts in an insulating manner. In this way, it is very comfortable to wear a short outer garment (e.g. a dress, a skirt or shorts) over the sock even in winter.

[0036] Figure 8 A seventh embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. Figure 1 The difference from the first embodiment in the embodiment of the invention is that the second area 3 of the sock 1 only comprises the sole area 12, which covers the sole of the foot when worn. Therefore, the outer side and the inner side of the foot, the toes and the heel are not covered by the second area 3. Such a sock is particularly suitable for wearing in sandals or light sandals. When worn, the second area 3 is then completely covered by the sandals or light sandals. Nevertheless, such a sock provides a very high wearing comfort in the area of ​​the sole of the foot and prevents the foot from slipping in the footwear.

[0037] Fig. 9 An eighth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. The sock 1 is configured as a pantyhose 26 and comprises two leg portions 27, two foot portions 28 and a trouser portion 21. When worn, the leg portions 27 respectively surround the legs 9 of the wearer, while the foot portions 28 respectively surround the feet 18 of the wearer. Fig. 9 The legs are not shown. Figure 1 and Figure 3-8 When worn in the same manner as in the previous embodiments already shown in FIG. 2 , the leg portion 27 and the foot portion 28 surround the leg 9. The trouser portion 21 of the leg tights 26 connects the two leg portions 27 to each other and surrounds at least a portion of the torso of the wearer when worn. The leg tights 26 have a first region 2 with a first number of stitches and a second region 3 with a second number of stitches. Here, the first number of stitches is greater than the second number of stitches. In this way, the first region 2 and the second region have different appearances, which is Fig. 9 The first region 2 and the second region 3 are woven together in the transition region 8 and are firmly connected to each other in this way. Figure 22 and has been described in detail above. The first region 2 includes a partial area of ​​the leg portion 27. Therefore, when wearing socks, the first region 2 is in a visible area, which is not covered by the shoes when wearing shoes. Here, the high number of stitches in this area gives the leggings 26 a high-quality impression. Additionally, the first region 2 in this embodiment includes a trouser portion 21. Due to the large number of stitches in the first region 2, such a trouser portion 21 can be worn very well without being noticed even under tight outer clothing. In addition, any type of underwear can be worn under the trouser portion 21 without the trouser portion 21 becoming uncomfortable.

[0038] Fig.10 A ninth embodiment of a sock 1 is shown. The sock 1 is again embodied as a pantyhose 26 and is provided with Fig. 9 The eighth embodiment in FIG. 1 differs in that it is not the first region 2 but the second region 3 that comprises the trouser portion 21. The second region 3 comprises a total of three sub-regions (two foot portions 28 and one trouser portion 21), which are separated from one another by two sub-regions of the first region 2. Due to the properties of the second region 3, the trouser portion 21 of the leggings 26 provides a particularly high wearing comfort. By using a second yarn 7 with a large yarn diameter 13 and / or high hygroscopicity, such leggings 26 can be worn very comfortably, especially at cold ambient temperatures.

[0039] Fig.11 By way of example, a sock 1 is shown with a wedge-shaped insert 30 in the heel region 29 of the sock. In this case, the heel region 29 of the sock 1 is arranged as a component of the foot part 28 of the sock 1. When the sock 1 is worn, the heel of the wearer is accommodated in the wedge-shaped insert 30. All previously described embodiments of the sock 1 can advantageously have such a wedge-shaped insert 30 in the heel region 29 of the sock 1.

[0040] Fig.12 Schematically, it is shown how a wedge-shaped insert 30 is formed in a sock 1. Two trapezoidal areas 31 of the sock 1 are placed with their narrow sides 33 against each other. The trapezoidal areas 31 are connected to adjacent areas of the sock 1 via their long sides 34. The inclined sides 32 of the trapezoidal areas 31 lie against each other in the sock 1 and are connected (or knitted) to each other via the loops of the trapezoidal areas 31. The connection of the inclined sides 32 is Fig.12 For clarity, the positions of the long side 34 and the inclined side 32 are also shown in FIG. Fig.11 As shown in Fig.11 As can be seen in FIG. 2 , a heel-shaped pocket is formed in the heel region 29 in this way, which is usually referred to as a gusset by those skilled in the art. Reference Symbols List 1 knitted socks 2. First Area 3 Second Area 4 First coil 5 Second coil 6 First Yarn 7 Second Yarn 8 Transition zone 9 Legs 10. Tiptoe 11 Calf 12. Sole area 13 Yarn diameter 14 coil wales 15 rows 16 Foot area 17 Ankle 18 Feet 19 Ankle area 20 Calf area 21 Pants 22 Knee area 23 Knee 24 stock areas 25 Thigh 26 pantyhose 27 Legs 28 Foot part 29 Heel area 30 Wedge Insert 31 Trapezoid area 32 The inclined side of the trapezoidal region 31 33 narrow side of trapezoidal region 31 34 long side of the trapezoidal region 31

Claims

1. A knitted sock (1), which is suitable for being worn as a leg garment, the knitted sock (1) comprising: a) at least one first region (2) formed in a circular knitting process by a plurality of first loops (4) consisting of a first yarn (6), b) at least one second region (3) formed in a circular knitting process by a plurality of second loops (5) consisting of a second yarn (7), c) wherein the sock (1) covers the leg (9) at least from the toe (10) to the calf (11) when worn, d) Among them, The second area (3) comprises at least one sole area (12), which at least covers the sole of the foot when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9). e) Among them, The first yarn (6) and the second yarn (7) are different yarns, f) and wherein the first coil (4) and the second coil (5) are woven together in a transition region (8) so that the first region (2) and the second region (3) are connected to each other via the transition region (8), Features g) the first region (2) has a first number of coils, h) the second region (3) has a second number of coils, i) and the first number of coils is greater than the second number of coils, j) wherein the number of stitches indicates how many stitches the stitch row (15) of the respective region (2, 3) has.

2. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The yarn diameter (13) of the first yarn (6) is smaller than the yarn diameter (13) of the second yarn (7).

3. A knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that In the transition region (8), at least two first stitches (4) of the adjacently arranged wales (14) of the course (15) are placed one above the other and only one second stitch (5) is passed through the two first stitches (4).

4. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second yarn (7) has a greater hygroscopicity than the first yarn (6).

5. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The first yarn (6) mainly comprises chemical fibers composed of synthetic polymers.

6. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second yarn (7) mainly comprises natural fibers and / or regenerated fibers.

7. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The first number of coils is 300 to 600 coils per coil row (15).

8. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second number of coils is 50 to 300 coils per coil row (15).

9. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The first region (2) and the second region (3) are plain knitted fabrics.

10. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises at least one foot region (16) which surrounds the entire foot (16) at least up to the ankle (17) when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9).

11. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises at least one ankle region (19) which surrounds the entire foot (18) and at least the ankle (17) when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9).

12. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises at least one calf region (20) which at least partially surrounds the calf (11) when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9).

13. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises at least one knee region (22) which surrounds at least the knee (23) when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9).

14. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises at least one crotch region (24) which at least partially surrounds the thigh (25) when the sock (1) is worn on the leg (9).

15. Knitted sock (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a) the knitted socks (1) are pantyhose (26) comprising two leg parts (27), two foot parts (28) and a trouser part (21), b) wherein the leg portion (27) respectively surrounds the legs (9) of the wearer when worn, c) wherein the foot portion (28) respectively surrounds the foot (18) of the wearer when worn, d) wherein the trouser portion (21) connects the two leg portions (27) to each other and surrounds at least a portion of the torso of the wearer when worn, e) and wherein the first region (2) of the sock (1) comprises at least partial regions of two leg portions (27).

16. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The first region (2) comprises the trouser portion (21).

17. Knitted sock (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that The second region (3) comprises the trouser portion (21).

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