Medical-functional stockings with textile-integrated pressure zones to promote blood circulation and tissue regulation

Abstract

Stocking with differentiated pressure zones, characterized in that the pressure gradients are created by targeted textile structuring (e.g. fiber flow, weave density, material combination).

Description

2. Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to the field of medical compression and functional textiles, in particular stockings with differentiated pressure gradients to support venous and lymphatic circulation (planned under the brand name AIDEM.flow)

[0002] The invention relates to a textile-integrated stocking system with a spiral pattern in the lower segment and a diagonal or interlaced pattern in the ascending segment, similar to the pattern of elastic fibers in blood vessels, with gently decreasing pressure gradients along the fibers upwards for targeted support of venous return and muscular tone. It differs significantly from joint-stabilizing or muscle-stimulating systems because it does not provide active movement support or stimulation, but rather acts purely passively to distribute pressure. 3. State of the art

[0003] Support and compression stockings that apply even or graduated pressure to the leg are known. However, there is a lack of elegantly integrated textiles that offer differentiated pressure patterns along spiral or specifically arranged fiber structures while remaining fashionable. 4. Object of the invention

[0004] The aim is to develop a textile-integrated stocking module with specifically arranged pressure zones that, in addition to its medical effect, is also aesthetically pleasing and can be worn in everyday life. 5. Description of the invention

[0005] The invention comprises a textile-engineered hosiery fabric in which a targeted pressure pattern is created through different elasticities, fiber orientations, and structural zones. The pressure zones can be spiral, longitudinal, or segmented and stimulate blood circulation, lymph flow, or tissue tension.

[0006] The stockings can be knee-length, thigh-length, or designed as tights. The material used is breathable, stretchy, and woven in zones of varying density. Integrated functional zones can offer additional sensory or thermoregulating properties, depending on the design. 6. Example

[0007] One example is a knee-high stocking with spiral and diagonal fibers made of highly elastic and semi-elastic yarns. The pressure gradient decreases from the ankle region to the thigh. Additional micro-patterns in the fabric provide targeted tissue stimulation. The stockings are suitable for both medical and fashion purposes.

Claims

[1] Stocking with differentiated pressure zones, characterized by that the print gradients are created by targeted textile structuring (e.g. fiber flow, weave density, material combination). [2] Stocking according to claim 1, wherein the pressure zones are spiral, diagonal or longitudinal. [3] Stocking according to one of the preceding claims, designed as a knee-high, thigh-high or pantyhose. [4] Stocking according to one of the preceding claims with integrated thermoregulating or sensory zones.