Off-road running trousers
By using a single-layer woven fabric and anti-slip silicone dots, the problem of skin chafing and pressure discomfort caused by trail running pants has been solved, achieving improvements in lightweight, breathability, and comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520428540.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Current trail running pants are generally too thick and heavy, and the seams are located on the inner thighs, which can easily cause skin chafing. They also provide poor pressure and comfort when worn for extended periods.
Made with a single-layer woven fabric, the waistband is folded back and secured, with anti-slip silicone dots on the waistband. The inner thighs are seamlessly finished, and the pants are made of a single-layer plain weave using nylon-spandex core-spun yarn.
It reduces friction, improves breathability and comfort, lightens the load, prevents the belt from shifting, increases durability, and enhances the comfort of prolonged exercise.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of running shorts, and more particularly to a type of trail running shorts. Background Technology
[0002] Trail running is a sport that places high demands on clothing. The duration of these races is generally longer than road running; for example, a 100km race can last from 10 hours to over 30 hours. Due to the more complex road and weather conditions, this sport places extremely high demands on the comfort and functionality of the shorts worn. Trail running shorts must be breathable and quick-drying, have low friction against the skin, be soft and comfortable, have low pressure on the waist, and feel lightweight. While various trail running shorts are available on the market, most products still have some design shortcomings, as detailed below:
[0003] (1) Thick and heavy materials and thick seams can easily cause skin chafing. There are generally two types of trail running shorts on the market. One is a tight-fitting style, which is usually made of double-sided knitted fabric. Because trail running requires carrying items such as a windproof jacket, trekking poles, and water bottles, the difference from road running shorts lies in the storage space and storage scheme. In order to prevent see-through, the weight of the knitted fabric used is generally more than 170g. In addition, the complex pocket design makes the garment heavier. The waist storage also leads to poor breathability and quick-drying. In addition, the inner thigh seams are usually double-layered and thick, which can easily cause skin chafing on the inner thighs. The other type is a non-tight-fitting style, which is more breathable than the tight-fitting style. However, during long runs, the seams on the inner thighs rub against the skin at high frequency, and the risk of skin chafing is extremely high.
[0004] (2) The pressure and comfort of wearing them for a long time are poor. Most trail running shorts on the market only take into account the storage function. In order to prevent items from shaking, the waist belt pressure is generally high. During a trail race that lasts for 10 hours, pressure marks or even marks, redness and itching are likely to appear on the waist, affecting the performance of the race.
[0005] For running pants, the most common area for chafing is the inner thigh. This is because the seams of regular running pants are located on the inner thigh, and these seams are made of double-layered fabric with stitching. The thicker seams create a bulge, and during running, the alternating stride of the legs causes frequent friction between this bulge and the inner thigh skin. This friction occurs twice per stride cycle, resulting in tens of thousands of frictions during a trail run, significantly increasing the risk of chafing. One solution on the market uses adhesive strips to seal the leg seams without stitching, reducing friction to some extent. However, the overlapping fabric creates exposed seams, which are easily abraded during running due to repeated friction from the alternating stride, and the adhesive strips are more likely to come off.
[0006] Chinese Patent Application No. 202120473817.6 discloses a lightweight sports leggings, including a leg body. The crotch area of the leg body has an outer covering fabric that is significantly larger than the crotch area and covers the crotch. The outer covering fabric includes a seam sewn to the inner thigh of the leg body and a covering portion larger than the crotch area. This lightweight sports leggings feature a breathable double-layer fabric design in the crotch area, allowing for better movement during exercise. However, these leggings are generally thick and heavy, and the seam is located on the inner thigh, which can easily cause chafing.
[0007] Chinese patent application number 202222890822.4 discloses a multi-functional trail running shorts, including a waistband, with the bottom of the waistband fixedly connected to the shorts body. A gusset is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shorts body near the waistband, with an opening at the top. Multiple partitions are fixedly connected between the gusset and the shorts body. An inner shorts layer is located inside the shorts body, with its top fixedly connected to the waistband. This multi-functional trail running shorts has a simple overall structure, optimizing traditional shorts and increasing the storage space for items, making it more convenient to store items during outdoor running. The double-layer structure avoids the awkwardness of protruding sensitive areas, making it suitable for widespread use. However, this trail running shorts only considers storage functionality; to prevent items from shifting, the waistband pressure is generally high, and the double-layer structure results in an overall thickness and weight. Utility Model Content
[0008] Therefore, in order to address the above-mentioned problems, this utility model provides a trail running trousers that solves the problems of existing trail running trousers being too thick and heavy, having seams on the inner thighs that easily cause skin chafing, and having thick seams that result in poor pressure comfort during long-term wear.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0010] A type of trail running pants includes a pant body with a waistband at the top. Several anti-slip silicone dots are provided on the side of the waistband near the skin. The pant body is folded back 0.5-2cm at the top of the waistband and fixed with adhesive strips. There is no leg seam on the inner thigh of the pant body, and the leg seam of the pant body is located on the outer thigh. The pant body is a single-layer woven fabric with a plain weave.
[0011] Furthermore, the weight of the single-layer woven fabric is 140 g / m². 2 .
[0012] Furthermore, the elastic elongation of the single-layer woven fabric is ≤90%.
[0013] Furthermore, the pants are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL, with the M size pants weighing a total of 60g.
[0014] Furthermore, the diameter of the anti-slip silicone dots is 0.1-0.5cm.
[0015] Furthermore, the anti-slip silicone dots are distributed in a scattered pattern.
[0016] Furthermore, the single-layer woven fabric is woven from warp and weft yarns, both of which are nylon-spandex core-spun yarns.
[0017] Furthermore, the nylon-spandex core-spun yarn includes a core yarn and a covering yarn, wherein the core yarn is 24% spandex by weight and the covering yarn is 76% nylon by weight.
[0018] Furthermore, both the spandex and nylon are 70D.
[0019] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] 1. The pants are made of a single-layer woven fabric with a plain weave, resulting in a smooth and even surface that minimizes friction and provides greater strength, reducing the risk of wear and tear. Furthermore, compared to traditional multi-layered waistbands or elastic waistbands, the single-layer structure significantly improves breathability. The waistband is lightweight, quick-drying, and much thinner, facilitating rapid sweat evaporation. Additionally, the excellent breathability of the waistband increases airflow, further accelerating sweat evaporation and reducing sweat buildup around the waist.
[0021] 2. The top of the waistband uses a fold-back bonding process with a fold width of 0.5-2cm. It is bonded with adhesive strips, which can ensure support and maximize the breathability of the waist area.
[0022] 3. The skin around the waist undergoes periodic deformation in accordance with the gait cycle. The friction between the fabric and the skin is insufficient to counteract the tension generated by the waistband fabric as the skin deforms, causing the waistband to shift relative to the skin. During prolonged running, the waistband will gradually slip down, affecting athletic performance. Silicone dots have anti-slip properties, increasing the friction between the waistband and the skin and effectively preventing the waistband from shifting. The silicone anti-slip dots are scattered throughout the skin-contacting surface of the waistband, ensuring breathability and preventing sweat buildup.
[0023] 4. The inner thighs are seamless, moving the seam to the outer thighs to avoid friction on the inner thighs.
[0024] 5. The single-layer woven fabric has an elastic elongation rate of up to 90%, providing high pressure comfort and preventing tightness even after prolonged wear. During running, the waistband tension changes smoothly, with minimal garment pressure fluctuations, resulting in a comfortable fit for the runner without any feeling of tightness or looseness. Furthermore, actual testing has shown that it meets the binding force required for long-distance running, ensuring the waistband does not shift downwards or sag.
[0025] 6. Extremely lightweight, the finished pants weigh only 60g, which is at least 50% lighter than regular shorts, greatly reducing the load on trail runners during long runs.
[0026] 7. The raw material yarn is selected as nylon-spandex core-spun yarn. The spandex is well covered by nylon to prevent the spandex from losing its elasticity during dyeing and finishing, and also to prevent the spandex from showing through and causing poor fabric quality. The resulting fabric has good elasticity, similar to knitted fabric, and can replace knitted fabric in the production of tights, ensuring high freedom of movement and no feeling of restriction when running. The main material is nylon, which has excellent abrasion resistance, ranking first among textile fibers. In trail running, the inner thighs experience high-frequency and long-term friction, and using highly abrasion-resistant nylon fibers can increase durability. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the trail running pants in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a side view of the cross-country running pants in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the waistband structure in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] The labels in the diagram are as follows: 1-Pants body, 2-Waistband, 3-Leg seam, 21-Anti-slip silicone dots. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The embodiment of this utility model is as follows:
[0032] refer to Figures 1 to 3 A type of trail running pants includes a pant body 1 with a waistband 2 at the top. Several anti-slip silicone dots 21 are arranged on the skin-facing side of the waistband 2 in a scattered pattern. The pant body 1 is folded back 1cm at the top of the waistband 2 and secured with adhesive strips. There is no leg seam on the inner thigh of the pant body 1, while the leg seam 3 is located on the outer thigh. The pant body 1 is made of a single-layer woven fabric with a plain weave, and the weight of the single-layer woven fabric is 140g / m². 2The single-layer woven fabric has an elastic elongation rate of 90%. The trousers 1 are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The total weight of size M trousers is 60g. The diameter of the anti-slip silicone dots 21 is 0.1cm. The single-layer woven fabric is woven from warp and weft yarns. Both warp and weft yarns are nylon-spandex core-spun yarns. The nylon-spandex core-spun yarn includes a core yarn and a covering yarn. The core yarn is 24% spandex by weight, and the covering yarn is 76% nylon by weight. Both spandex and nylon are 70D.
[0033] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims, and all such changes shall be within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A type of trail running trousers, characterized in that: The garment includes a trouser body with a waistband at the top. Several anti-slip silicone dots are provided on the side of the waistband near the skin. The trouser body is folded back 0.5-2cm at the top of the waistband and fixed with adhesive strips. There is no leg seam on the inner thigh of the trouser body, and the leg seam is located on the outer thigh. The trouser body is made of a single-layer woven fabric and uses a plain weave.
2. The trail running trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-layer woven fabric has a weight of 140 g / m². 2 .
3. The trail running pants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic elongation of the single-layer woven fabric is ≤90%.
4. The trail running trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pants are available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL, with the M size weighing 60g.
5. The trail running trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the anti-slip silicone dots is 0.1-0.5cm.
6. The trail running trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip silicone dots are distributed in a scattered pattern.
7. The trail running trousers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single-layer woven fabric is woven from warp and weft yarns, both of which are nylon-spandex core-spun yarns.
8. The trail running trousers according to claim 7, characterized in that: The nylon-spandex core-spun yarn includes a core yarn and a covering yarn. The core yarn is 24% spandex by weight, and the covering yarn is 76% nylon by weight.
9. A trail running trousers garment according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both the spandex and nylon are specified as 70D.
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