Garment fabric with wrinkle structure
By using elastic memory materials and cross-woven mesh in the design of pleated garment fabrics, the problems of traditional pleated fabrics being prone to collapse and reduced breathability are solved, achieving high elasticity, waterproofness, UV resistance and a comfortable wearing experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional pleated fabrics rely on physical or chemical shaping. After long-term use, the pleats are prone to collapse due to fiber fatigue or coating peeling, making it difficult to restore their original shape. In addition, high-density weaving or thickened coatings reduce breathability and restrict the comfort of human movement.
It uses gradient wave-shaped pleated units made of elastic memory material, combined with cross-woven elastic fiber mesh connectors and a double-layer composite structure, including a moisture-wicking and quick-drying and UV-resistant fiber braided layer, a hydrophobic coating on the surface, and a detachable connection structure design.
While ensuring breathability, the fabric's tear resistance and elasticity have been improved, ensuring that wrinkles recover quickly, reducing local tightness, providing a comfortable wearing experience, and also having waterproof and UV protection properties.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to clothing fabric technical field, specifically, relate to a kind of pleat structure clothing fabric. BACKGROUND
[0002] Clothing fabric, in short, is the general term for various textile materials used to make clothing. These materials have diverse textures, appearances, hand-feel, and properties, which can meet the needs of different clothing styles, styles, and purposes.
[0003] Traditional clothing fabric with pleat structure mostly adopts single pleat or chemical setting process, such as forming fixed pleats by high-temperature pressing or coating resin on the surface of the fabric to maintain the pleat shape. However, such technology has significant defects: conventional pleat fabric relies on physical or chemical setting, and after long-term use, the pleats may collapse due to fiber fatigue or coating loss, making it difficult to restore the initial shape. To maintain the pleat shape, high-density weaving or thick coating is often used, which reduces the breathability of the fabric and limits the comfort of human body movement. Therefore, we have made improvements and proposed a pleat structure clothing fabric. SUMMARY
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem of conventional pleat fabric relying on physical or chemical setting, which may collapse due to fiber fatigue or coating loss after long-term use, making it difficult to restore the initial shape. To maintain the pleat shape, high-density weaving or thick coating is often used, which reduces the breathability of the fabric.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model purposes, the utility model provides a pleat structure clothing fabric to improve the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] The application is as follows:
[0007] A pleat structure clothing fabric includes a base layer and periodically distributed pleat units. The pleat units are composed of elastic memory material and arranged in a gradient wave shape. The adjacent pleat units are connected by a connecting part, which is a cross-woven elastic fiber grid.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the application, the elastic memory material is an interwoven structure of shape memory polyurethane fiber and polyester composite yarn.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the application, the amplitude of the gradient wave shape arrangement of the pleat unit is 2mm, and the wavelength is 5mm. The amplitude increases or decreases linearly along the longitudinal or transverse direction of the fabric.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the application, the surface of the connecting part is coated with a hydrophobic coating composed of polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles and water-based polyurethane resin.
[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the base layer is a double-layer composite structure, with the inner layer being a moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber woven layer and the outer layer being an anti-ultraviolet fiber woven layer.
[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber braided layer and the UV-resistant fiber braided layer are bonded together by hot melt adhesive dot matrix bonding.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber braided layer is made of moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber, which is polyester fiber with an irregular cross section, and the cross section shape is cross-shaped or Y-shaped.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the UV-resistant fiber braided layer is made of nylon fibers with added nano-titanium dioxide.
[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a detachable connection structure is provided between the base layer and the folded unit.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the detachable connection structure is either Velcro or magnetic snap.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] In the scheme of this application:
[0019] In this application, the connecting part adopts an elastic fiber cross-woven mesh, which improves local tear resistance while ensuring breathability and reduces the deformation of the pleated unit due to external force. The setting of elastic memory material ensures that the pleats recover quickly after stretching or washing. The gradient wave arrangement makes the fabric elasticity increase / decrease along the direction of human movement, reducing the local tightness. Therefore, there is no need to use high-density weaving or thick coating, making the fabric more comfortable to wear. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pleated garment fabric provided in this application;
[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the base layer of the pleated garment fabric provided in this application.
[0022] The image shows:
[0023] 1. Base layer; 101. Moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber braided layer; 102. UV-resistant fiber braided layer; 2. Pleated unit. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0025] As described in the background section, traditional pleated clothing fabrics often employ a single pleating or chemical setting process, such as forming fixed pleats through high-temperature pressing or coating the fabric surface with resin to maintain the pleat shape. However, such techniques have significant drawbacks: conventional pleated fabrics rely on physical or chemical setting, and after long-term use, the pleats are prone to collapse due to fiber fatigue or coating peeling, making it difficult to restore their initial shape. To maintain the pleat shape, high-density weaving or thickened coatings are often used, which reduces the breathability of the fabric, and the stiff structure restricts the comfort of human movement.
[0026] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a pleated structure clothing fabric.
[0027] For details, please refer to Figure 1 Pleated garment fabrics specifically include:
[0028] The base layer 1 and periodically distributed pleated units 2 are composed of elastic memory material and arranged in a gradient wave shape. Adjacent pleated units 2 are connected by connecting parts, which are cross-woven elastic fiber meshes.
[0029] The pleated structure clothing fabric provided by this utility model uses an elastic fiber cross-woven mesh in the connecting part, which improves the local tear resistance while ensuring breathability and reduces the deformation of the pleated unit 2 due to external force. The setting of elastic memory material ensures that the pleats recover quickly after stretching or washing. The gradient wave arrangement makes the elasticity of the fabric increase / decrease along the direction of human movement, reducing the local tightness.
[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0033] For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 A pleated garment fabric includes a base layer 1 and periodically distributed pleated units 2. The pleated units 2 are made of elastic memory material and are arranged in a gradient wave pattern. Adjacent pleated units 2 are connected by a connecting part, which is a cross-woven elastic fiber mesh with a mesh density of 12 meshes and a pore size of 1 mm. In this application, the connecting part uses a cross-woven elastic fiber mesh, which improves local tear resistance while ensuring breathability and reducing the deformation of the pleated units 2 due to external force. The setting of elastic memory material ensures that the pleats recover quickly after stretching or washing. The gradient wave pattern makes the fabric elasticity increase / decrease along the direction of human movement, reducing the feeling of tightness in some areas.
[0034] Furthermore, the elastic memory material is an interwoven structure of shape memory polyurethane fiber and polyester composite yarn, with shape memory polyurethane fiber accounting for 40%. Shape memory polyurethane fiber has unique shape memory properties, which can restore its original shape under external stimuli. Polyester composite yarn has high strength and abrasion resistance. The interweaving of the two, with shape memory polyurethane fiber accounting for 40%, can ensure that the fabric has sufficient shape memory ability to restore its wrinkled shape after stretching or washing, and can also improve the overall durability of the fabric by leveraging the strength of polyester composite yarn.
[0035] Furthermore, the gradient wave arrangement of the pleated unit 2 has an amplitude of 2mm and a wavelength of 5mm. The amplitude increases or decreases linearly along the longitudinal or transverse direction of the fabric. For example, the amplitude increases linearly along the longitudinal direction of the fabric, which is suitable for the waist area of the human body; or decreases linearly along the transverse direction, which is suitable for the shoulder area. This provides a quantitative standard for the elasticity change of the fabric in different positions, thereby better adapting to human movement and reducing local tightness.
[0036] Furthermore, the surface of the connecting part is coated with a hydrophobic coating with a thickness of 0.2μm, which is composed of polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles and water-based polyurethane resin (e.g., "polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles account for 30wt%"; spraying process is used, and the drying temperature is 80℃"). The polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles have extremely low surface energy, which can effectively prevent water molecules from wetting, while the water-based polyurethane resin plays a role in bonding and film formation, firmly adhering the polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles to the surface of the connecting part, forming an effective waterproof barrier, so that the fabric can maintain breathability and comfort while having good waterproof performance.
[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the base layer 1 has a double-layer composite structure. The inner layer is a moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber woven layer 101, and the outer layer is an anti-ultraviolet fiber woven layer 102. The inner moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber woven layer 101 can quickly absorb the sweat excreted by the human body and conduct it to the outer layer for evaporation, keeping the skin dry. The outer anti-ultraviolet fiber woven layer 102 can effectively block ultraviolet rays from harming the human body. The double-layer composite structure combines these two functions, providing protection for the wearer and improving the functionality of the fabric.
[0038] Furthermore, the moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber braided layer 101 and the UV-resistant fiber braided layer 102 are bonded together by hot melt adhesive dot matrix, with a spacing of 4mm between the adhesive dots; this forms a stable whole, and the moisture-wicking, quick-drying and UV-resistant properties of the fibers themselves will not be affected by the large area of adhesive coverage; the dot matrix adhesive dots are evenly distributed, which can uniformly transfer stress and ensure the bonding strength between the two layers.
[0039] Furthermore, the moisture-wicking and quick-drying fiber braided layer 101 is made of moisture-wicking and quick-drying fibers, which are polyester fibers with irregular cross sections, and the cross section shape is cross-shaped or Y-shaped. The polyester fibers with irregular cross sections, such as cross-shaped or Y-shaped, have a larger specific surface area, which can increase the contact area with sweat, thereby accelerating the moisture absorption speed.
[0040] The UV-resistant fiber braided layer 102 is woven from nylon fibers with added nano-titanium dioxide. The amount of nano-titanium dioxide added is 5% of the fiber mass. Nano-titanium dioxide can absorb and scatter ultraviolet rays. Nylon fibers themselves have good abrasion resistance and strength. The combination of the two makes the UV-resistant fiber braided layer 102 have good UV resistance and durability.
[0041] Furthermore, a detachable connection structure is provided between the base layer 1 and the pleated unit 2; the detachable connection structure allows the base layer 1 and the pleated unit 2 to be separated, enabling more thorough cleaning of each part during cleaning.
[0042] Furthermore, the detachable connection structure is either Velcro or magnetic snaps.
[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A pleated construction garment fabric characterized by, It comprises a base layer (1) and periodically distributed wrinkle units (2), the wrinkle units (2) are composed of elastic memory material and arranged in gradient wave shape, and the adjacent wrinkle units (2) are connected by connecting parts, and the connecting parts are cross-woven elastic fiber grids.
2. A garment fabric of pleated construction according to claim 1, characterised in that, The elastic memory material is the interwoven structure of shape memory polyurethane fiber and polyester composite yarn.
3. A garment fabric of pleated construction according to claim 2, characterised in that, The amplitude of the gradient wave shape arrangement of the wrinkle unit (2) is 2mm, the wavelength is 5mm, and the amplitude is linearly increased or decreased along the longitudinal or transverse direction of the fabric.
4. A garment fabric of pleated construction according to claim 3, characterised in that, The surface of the connecting part is coated with a hydrophobic coating composed of polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles and water-based polyurethane resin.
5. A garment fabric of pleated construction according to claim 4, characterised in that, The base layer (1) is a double-layer composite structure, the inner layer is a moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber woven layer (101), and the outer layer is an ultraviolet-resistant fiber woven layer (102).
6. A pleated garment fabric according to claim 5, characterised in that, The moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber woven layer (101) and the ultraviolet-resistant fiber woven layer (102) are bonded by a hot melt glue dot array.
7. A pleated garment fabric according to claim 6, characterised in that, The moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber woven layer (101) is made of moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber, and the moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber is a special-shaped cross-section polyester fiber with a cross-shaped or Y-shaped cross-section.
8. A pleated garment fabric according to claim 7, characterised in that, The ultraviolet-resistant fiber woven layer (102) is woven by adding nano titanium dioxide to polyamide fiber.
9. A pleated garment fabric according to claim 8, characterised in that, A detachable connecting structure is arranged between the base layer (1) and the wrinkle unit (2).
10. A pleated garment fabric according to claim 9, characterised in that, The detachable connecting structure is one of Velcro or magnetic snap.