One-way moisture-conducting fabric

Abstract

The utility model discloses a one-way moisture conducting fabric which comprises an inner layer, the inner layer is made of hydrophobic cloth, a middle layer is arranged on the side, away from the skin, of the inner layer, the middle layer is made of water-repellent cloth, an outer layer is arranged on the side, away from the inner layer, of the middle layer, and the outer layer is made of hydrophilic cloth. The outer layer is provided with a plurality of moisture removal holes penetrating through the inner layer and the middle layer, and the outer layer is provided with a moisture absorption strip extending into each moisture removal hole; a plurality of air holes which penetrate through the middle layer from the inner layer and extend to the outer layer are further formed, one end of each air hole is communicated with the side, used for making contact with the skin, of the inner layer, and the other end of each air hole is communicated with the side, away from the skin, of the outer layer by forming an exhaust branch hole. The following problems can be solved: although traditional moisture absorption fabric can absorb moisture, the traditional moisture absorption fabric lacks one-way moisture conduction capability, and moisture is easy to retain due to moisture saturation; although the hydrophobic fabric can reduce the adhesion of water, the sweat is difficult to actively guide away.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing fabric technology, specifically to a one-way moisture-wicking fabric. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for functional textiles, the moisture-wicking properties of traditional fabrics are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of wearing during high-intensity exercise or in extreme environments. During exercise or in high-temperature environments, if sweat cannot be wicked away in time, it can easily form a humid microenvironment on the skin surface, leading to stickiness, discomfort, friction damage, or even body temperature imbalance (such as hypothermia or overheating).

[0003] Traditional moisture-wicking fabrics (such as pure cotton) can absorb moisture, but lack one-way moisture-wicking ability and easily trap moisture when saturated. While hydrophobic fabrics (such as polyester fibers) can reduce moisture adhesion, they are not good at actively wicking away sweat. Therefore, developing fabrics that can achieve both high-efficiency sweat wicking and external moisture protection has become a research hotspot in the textile field. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a one-way moisture-wicking fabric that can solve the following problems: Traditional moisture-wicking fabrics (such as pure cotton) can absorb moisture, but lack one-way moisture-wicking ability and are prone to retaining moisture due to water saturation; while hydrophobic fabrics (such as polyester fibers) can reduce water adhesion, but are difficult to actively wick away sweat.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, a one-way moisture-wicking fabric is provided, comprising an inner layer for contact with the skin, the inner layer being a hydrophobic fabric; a middle layer, made of a water-repellent fabric, being disposed on the side of the inner layer away from the skin; and an outer layer, made of a hydrophilic fabric, being disposed on the side of the middle layer away from the inner layer. Multiple moisture-wicking holes are provided through the inner layer and the middle layer. A moisture-absorbing strip extends from the outer layer into each of the moisture-wicking holes, one end of which is connected to the outer layer, and the other end extends to the inner layer. The moisture-absorbing strip is made of a hydrophilic material. Multiple ventilating holes are also provided, extending from the inner layer through the middle layer to the outer layer. One end of each ventilating hole is connected to the side of the inner layer in contact with the skin, and the other end is connected to the side of the outer layer away from the skin via an exhaust vent, the diameter of which is smaller than that of the ventilating holes.

[0006] In one embodiment, there is a gap between the moisture-absorbing strip and the side of the inner layer that is in contact with the skin.

[0007] In one embodiment, each of the vent holes is provided with a plurality of exhaust support holes.

[0008] In one embodiment, at each of the vent holes, a plurality of exhaust support holes are arranged in a circular array with the central axis of the vent hole as the center.

[0009] In one embodiment, the inner layer is a fabric made of polyester or polypropylene.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer layer is a fabric made of any one of the following materials: flax, viscose fiber, modal, or lyocell.

[0011] In one embodiment, the outer layer has a plurality of spherical grooves recessed inward on the side of its surface away from the skin.

[0012] In summary, the unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric of this application has the following advantages compared to the prior art:

[0013] (1) The inner layer used for contact with the skin is made of hydrophobic fabric. The surface energy of the hydrophobic material is low and it is not easily wetted by sweat. It can quickly "push away" liquid water and prevent sweat from accumulating on the skin surface to form a humid environment, thereby reducing the stickiness. The outer layer is made of hydrophilic fabric. When it comes into contact with external liquids, it can absorb water. Moreover, the outer layer is placed on the outermost side, so that the water absorbed by it is more likely to be dried or evaporated by the wind. The water-repellent middle layer is placed between the inner layer and the outer layer, so that the water absorbed by the outer layer is more difficult to be transferred to the inner layer.

[0014] (2) The sweat excreted by the skin can enter the moisture-wicking holes and be guided to the outer layer by the action of the moisture-absorbing strip and then evaporate, which can effectively reduce the sweat residue on the skin;

[0015] (3) The setting of the ventilation holes and the exhaust holes can improve the breathability of the fabric, so that the skin and the outside can maintain good air circulation, which is conducive to heat dissipation and more comfortable, and can also effectively accelerate the evaporation of residual sweat.

[0016] (4) The diameter of the exhaust support hole is smaller than that of the vent hole, so that external dust or dirt is not easy to enter the vent hole. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding portions, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a one-way moisture-wicking fabric;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a one-way moisture-wicking fabric;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a one-way moisture-wicking fabric;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the middle AA.

[0022] In the diagram, 1 is the inner layer; 2 is the middle layer; 3 is the outer layer; 4 is the groove; 5 is the moisture vent; 6 is the moisture-absorbing strip; 7 is the vent; and 8 is the exhaust support hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 A one-way moisture-wicking fabric includes an inner layer 1 for contact with the skin, the inner layer 1 being a hydrophobic fabric that may be made of materials such as polyester and polypropylene.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The inner layer 1 has an intermediate layer 2 on the side away from the skin. The intermediate layer 2 is a water-repellent fabric, which may be: polyester with water-repellent properties enhanced by coating, or cotton with chemical treatment (wax treatment, fluorocarbon coating or nano waterproofing agent), or wool (with added hydrophobic additives).

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The middle layer 2 has an outer layer 3 on the side away from the inner layer 1. The outer layer 3 is a hydrophilic fabric and can be made of the following materials: linen, viscose fiber, modal, lyocell, blended hydrophilic materials, etc.

[0028] Working principle: The inner layer 1, which comes into contact with the skin, is made of hydrophobic fabric. Hydrophobic materials have low surface energy and are not easily wetted by sweat. They can quickly "push" liquid water away, preventing sweat from accumulating on the skin surface and creating a damp environment, thereby reducing stickiness. The outer layer 3 is made of hydrophilic fabric. When it comes into contact with external liquids, it can absorb moisture. Moreover, placing the outer layer 3 on the outermost side makes it easier for the absorbed moisture to be dried or evaporated by the wind. The water-repellent middle layer 2 is placed between the inner layer 1 and the outer layer 3, making it more difficult for the moisture absorbed by the outer layer 3 to be transferred to the inner layer 1.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-4 The outer layer 3 has multiple moisture-wicking holes 5 penetrating through the inner layer 1 and the middle layer 2. A moisture-absorbing strip 6 extends from each of the moisture-wicking holes 5 into the outer layer 3. One end of the moisture-absorbing strip 6 is connected to the outer layer 3, and the other end extends to the inner layer 1. The moisture-absorbing strip 6 is made of a hydrophilic material, and its material can be the same as that of the outer layer 3. The two can be connected by either integral weaving or by bonding with a breathable adhesive. This design allows sweat excreted from the skin to enter the moisture-wicking holes 5 and be guided to the outer layer 3 by the moisture-absorbing strip 6, where it then evaporates, effectively reducing sweat residue on the skin.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-4 The fabric also features multiple ventilation holes 7 extending from the inner layer 1 through the middle layer 2 to the outer layer 3. One end of each ventilation hole 7 connects to the side of the inner layer 1 that is in contact with the skin, while the other end connects to the side of the outer layer 3 away from the skin via an exhaust vent 8. This design improves the breathability of the fabric, allowing for good air circulation between the skin and the outside environment, which is beneficial for heat dissipation and comfort, and also effectively accelerates the evaporation of residual sweat. Furthermore, the diameter of the exhaust vent 8 is smaller than that of the ventilation holes 7, making it difficult for external dust or dirt to enter the ventilation holes 7.

[0031] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 4 In one embodiment, there is a 0.2-0.4 mm gap between the moisture-absorbing strip 6 (extending to one end of the inner layer 1) and the side of the inner layer 1 that is in contact with the skin. This arrangement makes it less likely for the moisture-absorbing strip 6 to come into contact with the skin, thus minimizing the feeling of foreign objects or dampness when the skin comes into contact with the moisture-absorbing strip 6.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4In one embodiment, each of the ventilation holes 7 is provided with a plurality of exhaust support holes 8, which improves the breathability of the fabric. Furthermore, at each ventilation hole 7, the plurality of exhaust support holes 8 are arranged in a circular array with the central axis of the ventilation hole 7 as the center, resulting in more uniform airflow and better performance.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 In one embodiment, the outer layer 3 has a plurality of spherical grooves 4 recessed inward on the side of the surface away from the skin, which is used to increase the evaporation rate of the moisture absorbed by the outer layer 3 by increasing the contact area with air.

[0034] In the foregoing description of this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "joined" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this specification, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this specification to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating, explicitly or implicitly, relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric, characterized in that, The system includes an inner layer (1) for contact with the skin, the inner layer (1) being made of hydrophobic fabric; a middle layer (2) of the inner layer (1) being made of water-repellent fabric on the side away from the skin; and an outer layer (3) of the middle layer (2) being made of hydrophilic fabric on the side away from the inner layer (1). Multiple moisture-wicking holes (5) are provided through the inner layer (1) and the middle layer (2), and moisture-absorbing strips (6) extend from the outer layer (3) into each of the moisture-wicking holes (5). The moisture-absorbing strip (6) is connected to the outer layer (3) at one end and extends to the inner layer (1) at the other end. The moisture-absorbing strip (6) is made of hydrophilic material. It is also provided with a plurality of breathable holes (7) extending from the inner layer (1) through the middle layer (2) to the outer layer (3). One end of the breathable hole (7) is connected to the side of the inner layer (1) that is in contact with the skin, and the other end is connected to the side of the outer layer (3) away from the skin by means of an exhaust branch hole (8). The diameter of the exhaust branch hole (8) is smaller than that of the breathable hole (7).

2. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, There is a gap between the moisture-absorbing strip (6) and the side of the inner layer (1) that is in contact with the skin.

3. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the vent holes (7) is provided with a plurality of exhaust support holes (8).

4. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 3, characterized in that, At each of the vent holes (7), a plurality of exhaust support holes (8) are arranged in a circular array with the central axis of the vent hole (7) as the center.

5. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner layer (1) is a fabric made of polyester or polypropylene.

6. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer layer (3) is a fabric made of any one of the following materials: flax, viscose fiber, modal, or lyocell.

7. The unidirectional moisture-wicking fabric according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer layer (3) has multiple spherical grooves (4) recessed inward on the side of the surface away from the skin.

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