Textile top for cooling the upper body

Abstract

Textile upper part (1), comprising a textile inner layer (5) which forms an inner side directed towards the upper body of a wearer, a textile outer layer (4) which forms an outer side facing away from the upper body and opposite the inner side; and at least one pocket (6) formed between the outer layer (4) and the inner layer (5) and accessible via a resealable opening (7) in the inner layer (5) or outer layer (4) for receiving one or more cooling elements, such as ice cubes, ice fragments and the like; wherein at least the inner layer (5) is formed from a spacer fabric, a spacer knit, a terry cloth fabric or a terry cloth fabric and the textile upper part (1) forms an elongated shoulder part (2) which is designed such that when worn as intended on the upper body of the wearer, the two opposite ends of the shoulder part (2) are each placed on a chest of the wearer and the shoulder part (2) extends in a switch-like manner over a respective shoulder and around a neck of the wearer and at least one pocket (6) is provided in the shoulder part (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a textile upper part for cooling the upper body of a wearer wearing the textile upper part as intended.

[0002] During sports such as tennis or other strenuous activities, the wearer may experience perspiration, which can be unpleasant for various reasons. Therefore, using ice cubes or ice chips to cool the body is a common measure; the cooling effect on the wearer's neck is particularly pleasant. Direct contact between skin and ice is not only harmful to human tissue but can even be unpleasant, so wrapping the ice in a towel beforehand has emerged as a possible measure to mitigate the cooling effect. However, this measure is very impractical and ineffective.

[0003] Based on this, it is therefore the object of the invention to provide a textile upper part with which a cooling effect is made more efficient and, above all, with simplified handling and the danger caused by excessive cooling effect is avoided.

[0004] According to the invention, this object is achieved by a textile upper part according to independent claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the textile upper part emerge from the dependent claims.

[0005] It should be noted that the features listed individually in the claims can be combined with one another in any technically reasonable manner and demonstrate further embodiments of the invention. The description further characterizes and specifies the invention, particularly in conjunction with the figures.

[0006] The textile upper part according to the invention has a textile inner layer which forms an inner side directed towards the upper body of a wearer, and a textile outer layer which forms an outer side facing away from the upper body and opposite the inner side. According to the invention, at least one pocket is provided which is formed between the outer layer and the inner layer and is accessible via a resealable opening in the inner layer or outer layer and is intended to accommodate one or more cooling elements, such as ice cubes, broken ice pieces and the like. For example, the opening can be resealed using a hook and loop fastener or zip fastener or the like. The hook and loop fastener or zip fastener is preferably attached in a concealed manner, i.e. covered by a textile projection of the inner layer or outer layer.

[0007] Preferably, at least the inner layer is formed from a spacer fabric, a spacer knitted fabric, a terry cloth fabric, or a terry cloth fabric. A spacer fabric is formed by two flat knitted or knitted layers that are connected to each other at a distance by an intermediate spacer structure. The spacer structure is formed, for example, by a plurality of spacer threads (pile threads) that connect the two knitted layers. Such spacer fabrics are thus knitted fabrics that have been extended by a third dimension. They are typically also referred to as 3D mesh.The spacer structure between the two flat knitted or woven layers inhibits the transfer of liquid from one knitted or woven layer to the other, and the air cushion formed in the transition creates a buffer layer that reduces the cooling effect on the wearer's skin to a pleasant and harmless level.

[0008] In a more cost-effective and therefore preferred variant, the inner layer is made of terry cloth or terry fabric. Terry cloth is the generic term for looped fabrics, which are particularly known for their high absorbency. It is manufactured on special looms that create a three-dimensional weave. Two warp systems and one weft thread are used. The ground warp is more tightly tensioned and forms the basic structure of the fabric. The pile warp is more loosely tensioned and, when woven, forms the characteristic loops that stand up on the surface of the fabric. The loops can be present on one or both sides of the fabric. Depending on the type of yarn used for the pile warp, the preferred fabric is either full terry cloth or twisted terry cloth.Additionally and / or alternatively, the loops of the terry cloth fabric can be subsequently cut, for example, so that the inner layer is a velour terry cloth fabric. Terry cloth is manufactured as a two-thread system fabric, in which the loops are distributed rather irregularly and are created by special effect yarns in the weft thread. Alternatively, it can also be produced by warp knitting instead of weaving, resulting in what is known as warp knitting, which is included here as a possible design for the inner layer. Here, too, the airy looped fabric in particular creates an air cushion as a buffer layer, which reduces the cooling effect on the wearer's skin to a pleasant and harmless level.

[0009] Preferably, both the outer layer and the inner layer are made of a terry cloth fabric or a terry cloth fabric.

[0010] According to the invention, the textile top forms an elongated shoulder part, which is designed such that, when worn as intended on the wearer's upper body, the two opposite ends of the shoulder part are each positioned on the wearer's chest, and the shoulder part extends in a switch-like manner over a respective shoulder and around the wearer's neck, and at least one pocket is provided in the shoulder part. For example, the shoulder part has a substantially rectangular shape with a longitudinal dimension between the two opposite ends in the range of 120 to 160 cm, preferably 130 to 150 cm, such as 140 cm, and a transverse dimension of 20 to 50 cm, preferably 30 to 40 cm, such as 35 cm.

[0011] Because the pocket opening is closable, the cooling elements contained in the pocket cannot be lost when handling the textile top, especially when putting it on, and can remain in the textile top after filling or inserting them through the corresponding opening. The thermal insulation effect of the inner layer prevents the adjacent human tissue from overcooling, particularly at the neck. In one embodiment, the textile top is formed exclusively by and limited to the elongated shoulder section and is thus primarily intended for sling-like wear around the wearer's neck.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the textile top further comprises a hood part that is integrally connected to the shoulder part or attached to the shoulder part, such as sewn, or detachably attached. A hood part is understood to be a textile component that serves to cover, protect, or at least partially enclose the wearer's head, which additionally holds the textile top on the wearer. The hood part is formed, for example, from only one of the layers, i.e. either from the inner layer or the outer layer, or alternatively from both, or is formed as a separate textile, preferably from a terry cloth fabric. For example, a detachable attachment between the shoulder part and the hood part is provided by a hook-and-loop connection, a zipper, or several button fasteners, or combinations thereof.

[0013] Preferably, at least in the area of ​​the pocket(s), a membrane preventing fluid passage is provided between the inner layer and the outer layer. For example, at least the inner layer is provided with or laminated with a coating forming the membrane.

[0014] Preferably, the free ends of the shoulder part are detachably connectable to one another, preferably by means of a Velcro connection, in order to hold the textile upper part on the wearer.

[0015] Preferably, at least one pocket is arranged in the central region of the shoulder part, which borders the neck of the wearer when the top is put on as intended, in order to obtain an effective cooling effect on the wearer and so that the pocket can form a neck support with the comparatively solid cooling element accommodated therein, in particular the ice cubes or the broken pieces of egg.

[0016] Preferably, a plurality of pockets are provided which are arranged in sequence in the shoulder part within an imaginary strip extending between the free ends, for example parallel to the longitudinal extent of the shoulder part, so that a uniform distribution of the cooling effect over the longitudinal extent of the shoulder part and thus not only in the neck area but also in the chest area of ​​the wearer results.

[0017] The multiple pockets are preferably directly adjacent to one another, but more preferably the openings are spaced apart. Most preferably, all openings are provided in the inner layer.

[0018] Preferably, the outer layer is connected to the inner layer by sewing, more preferably exclusively by sewing. Preferably, the inner layer and outer layer are congruent at least in the area of ​​the shoulder part and are sewn together at least along the outer circumference.

[0019] Preferably, the pocket or pockets are each elongated, with the corresponding opening formed on one of the narrow sides of the respective pocket. For example, each pocket has a longitudinal dimension in the range of 30 to 45 cm, preferably 35 to 40 cm, and a transverse dimension of 10 to 15 cm, preferably 13 cm.

[0020] Preferably, the bag should point with its narrow sides towards the free ends of the shoulder part.

[0021] Further advantages, special features and expedient developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims and the following representation of preferred embodiments with reference to the figures.

[0022] From the illustrations shows: Fig. 1 an external view of an embodiment of the textile upper part 1 according to the invention in the spread-out state; Fig. 2 an inside view of the embodiment of the textile upper part 1 according to the invention in the spread-out state according to Fig. 1; Fig. 3 an external view of the embodiment of the textile upper part 1 according to the invention in a folded state corresponding to the wearing state.

[0023] The Fig. 1 is an external view of an embodiment of a textile top 1 according to the invention. The textile top 1 has an elongated shoulder part 2 and a hood part 3 connected to the shoulder part 2 in one piece or by at least one seam. The shoulder part 2 of the textile top 1 is formed in two layers and has, as in Fig. 1 shows a textile outer layer 4, which forms an outer side facing away from the upper body.

[0024] How Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the shoulder part 2 of the textile top 1 further comprises a textile inner layer 5, which forms an inner side facing the upper body of a wearer. The outer layer 4 and the inner layer 5 are made of a terry cloth fabric.

[0025] Inner layer 5 and outer layer 4 are congruent in the area of ​​shoulder part 2. Here, outer layer 4 is connected to inner layer 5 by sewing and sewn together at least along the outer circumference.

[0026] Here, the shoulder part 2 has a substantially rectangular shape with a longitudinal dimension between the two opposite ends in the range of 120 to 160 cm, preferably 130 to 150 cm, such as 140 cm and a transverse dimension of 20 to 50 cm, preferably 30 to 40 cm, such as 35 cm.

[0027] As from Fig. 3, the shoulder part 2 of the textile upper part 1 is designed such that when worn as intended on the upper body of the wearer (not shown), the two opposite ends of the shoulder part 2 are each placed on a breast of the wearer and the shoulder part 2 extends like a scarf over a respective shoulder and around a neck of the wearer.

[0028] Between the outer layer 4 and the inner layer 5, the shoulder part 2 forms pockets 6, each of which is accessible via a resealable opening 7 in the inner layer 5, in order to insert one or more cooling elements, in particular ice cubes, broken ice pieces and the like, into the respective pocket 6 and to be received in the pocket. For example, the opening 7 can be resealed using a hook and loop fastener or zipper or the like. Because the openings 7 of the pockets 6 are closable, the cooling elements 7 received in the pocket 6 cannot be lost when handling the textile upper part 1, in particular when putting on the textile upper part 1, and can remain in the textile upper part 1 after being filled or inserted via the corresponding opening. Here, the hook and loop fastener or zipper which closes the opening 7 as needed is attached in a concealed manner, i.e. covered by a textile projection of the inner layer 5.As the figures show, three elongated pockets 6 are provided, which are arranged in sequence in the shoulder part 2 within an imaginary strip extending between the free ends of the shoulder part 2, and the narrow sides of the pockets 6 point towards the free ends of the shoulder part 2, so that the cooling effect is distributed as evenly as possible over the longitudinal extent of the shoulder part 2 when the pockets 6 are equipped with cooling elements. The associated openings 7 are each formed on one of the narrow sides of the respective pocket 6 and arranged at a distance from one another. For example, each pocket 7 has a longitudinal dimension in the range of 30 to 45 cm, preferably 35 to 40 cm, and a transverse dimension of 10 to 15 cm, preferably 13 cm.

[0029] How Fig.As shown in Figure 3, the shoulder part 2 is designed such that, when worn as intended on the upper body of the wearer (not shown), the two opposite ends of the shoulder part 2 are each positioned on the wearer's chest, and the shoulder part 2 extends scarf-like over a respective shoulder and around the wearer's neck. The free ends of the shoulder part 3 are detachably connectable, preferably by means of a hook-and-loop fastener 8a, 8b, to hold the textile upper part 1 on the wearer.

[0030] When worn, one of the pockets 6 is arranged in the area of ​​the neck of the wearer 2 in order to achieve an effective cooling effect and so that the pocket 6, with the comparatively solid cooling element, such as ice, accommodated therein, can form a neck support. Because the inner layer 5, in particular, is formed from a terry cloth or terry fabric, an air cushion is created as a buffer layer, which reduces the cooling effect of the cooling elements on the wearer's skin to a pleasant and harmless level. In particular, the thermal insulating effect of the inner layer 4 prevents overcooling of the adjacent human tissue, in particular the skin, of the wearer, especially on the neck.

[0031] The embodiment of the textile top 1 shown in the figures further comprises a hood part 3 attached to the shoulder part 2, here sewn. A hood part is understood to be a textile component that serves to cover, protect, or at least partially enclose the wearer's head, which additionally holds the textile top 1 to the wearer. In the embodiment shown, the hood part 3 is formed as a separate textile, namely also made of a terry cloth fabric. List of reference symbols: 1 textile top 2 shoulder part 3 hood part 4 Outer layer 5 inner layer 6 bags 7 Opening 8a, 8b Velcro connection

Claims

[1] Textile upper part (1), comprising a textile inner layer (5) which forms an inner side directed towards the upper body of a wearer, a textile outer layer (4) which forms an outer side facing away from the upper body and opposite the inner side; and at least one pocket (6) formed between the outer layer (4) and the inner layer (5) and accessible via a resealable opening (7) in the inner layer (5) or outer layer (4) for receiving one or more cooling elements, such as ice cubes, ice fragments and the like; wherein at least the inner layer (5) is formed from a spacer fabric, a spacer knit, a terry cloth fabric or a terry cloth fabric and the textile upper part (1) forms an elongated shoulder part (2) which is designed such that when worn as intended on the upper body of the wearer, the two opposite ends of the shoulder part (2) are each placed on a chest of the wearer and the shoulder part (2) extends in a switch-like manner over a respective shoulder and around a neck of the wearer and at least one pocket (6) is provided in the shoulder part (2). [2] Textile upper part (1) according to claim 1, wherein the textile upper part (1) further comprises a hood part (3) connected to the shoulder part (2) or formed in one piece. [3] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer layer (4) and the inner layer (5) are formed from a terry cloth fabric or a terry cloth fabric. [4] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least in the region of the pockets (6) a membrane preventing the passage of liquid is provided between the inner layer (5) and the outer layer (4). [5] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the free ends can be releasably connected to one another, preferably by means of a hook and loop connection (8a, 8b). [6] Textile top (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one pocket (6) is arranged in a central region of the shoulder part (2), which is in particular intended to be arranged adjacent to the neck of the wearer. [7] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of pockets (6) are provided which are arranged in the shoulder part (2) in sequence within an imaginary strip extending between the free ends. [8] Textile upper part (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the plurality of pockets (6) are directly adjacent to one another. [9] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein the openings (7) of the plurality of pockets (6) are spaced apart from one another. [10] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all openings (7) of the pockets (6) are provided in the inner layer (5). [11] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer layer (4) is connected to the inner layer (5) by sewing. [12] Textile upper part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pocket (6) is in each case elongated, and the associated opening (7) is formed on one of the narrow sides of the pocket (6).

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