Lounge pants, especially for use as side sleeper pants

Abstract

House trousers (1), in particular designed as pajama trousers, with - a right trouser leg (2a) and a left trouser leg (2b), - wherein at least one, preferably both, of the two trouser legs (2a, 2b) has / have a knee pad (5) in its / her knee area (3) to avoid pressure pain in the area of ​​the knees and - wherein the at least one knee pad (5) is arranged on an inner side (7a, 7b) of the trouser leg (2a, 2b) facing the other trouser leg (2b, 2a) and - wherein the at least one knee pad (5) comprises a spacer fabric (6).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pair of house trousers with a right and a left leg, wherein the house trousers can be designed in particular as pajama trousers.

[0002] Such trousers are of course already well known and are used during the day as "homewear" in the sense of lounge trousers or at night as nightwear. In both situations, the user often encounters the problem that knee pain occurs after a short time when resting on their side, for example on a couch, or sleeping on their side, for example in bed. This problem is particularly common among people who mostly sleep on their sides (side sleepers). The pain is usually caused by the knee bones lying on top of each other and pressing on each other, which can be very uncomfortable over the course of several hours of sleep. And even if the sleeper crosses their legs further, for example by bending one of the legs more or less, further pain can arise, such as pressure pain in the lower leg or back or shoulders.Pelvic pain caused by the twisted position of the upper body in this situation.

[0003] For this reason, orthopedic knee or hip pillows are already available on the market, designed to be positioned between the legs for side sleepers. However, this solution is unsatisfactory in terms of both sleeping comfort and usability.

[0004] Based on this background, the invention aims to increase sleeping comfort for side sleepers and to improve overall comfort when wearing lounge pants in a side position.

[0005] To achieve this object, the features of claim 1 are provided according to the invention for lounge trousers of the type described at the outset. In particular, to achieve the object, the invention proposes that at least one, but preferably both, of the two trouser legs have or have a knee pad in its (respective) knee area to avoid pressure pain in the knee area. In this case, the at least one knee pad is arranged (in each case at least) on an inner side of the trouser leg facing the other trouser leg. The knee area of ​​the trouser leg can be understood here as the area of ​​the trouser leg that covers the knee of a wearer of the trousers when they are standing upright. Furthermore, to achieve the objects, the invention provides that the respective knee pad comprises a spacer fabric.

[0006] A pair of house trousers according to the invention can therefore have only one knee pad in one of the two trouser legs; or at least two knee pads, namely at least one knee pad per trouser leg.

[0007] Such lounge pants according to the invention are particularly suitable and intended for use as nightwear for side sleepers and can therefore also be understood as side sleeper pants. However, the lounge pants can also be worn as leisure pants during the day, increasing comfort when lying on your side. The positioning of the knee pad in the inner knee area of ​​each trouser leg ensures that the knee pad cushions the user's knees against each other when the user wears the pants while lying on their side.

[0008] By integrating the padding into the pants, side sleepers are not restricted in their movement during sleep, as is often the case with conventional padded pillows. Wearing these pants can effectively prevent knee pain when sleeping on your side, particularly because the bones in the knee area are no longer in direct contact with one another. Even if the leg is bent at different angles, the knee pad remains on the inside of the knee, thus preventing pressure pain, even when sleeping on your side in different positions. The invention therefore offers the advantage of extremely comfortable and non-slip padding for the inside of the knee when sleeping on your side.

[0009] With regard to the attachment of the respective knee pad to the respective trouser leg, a variety of solutions are feasible: (i) firmly sewing / back-stitching the knee pad to the respective trouser leg; (ii) loosely inserting a knee pad into a pocket designed on the trouser leg; (iii) fastening the respective knee pad, for example by means of press studs or Velcro, to a specific point on the respective trouser leg; (iv) other technically feasible connections of the respective knee pad to the trousers;

[0010] And with regard to the type of padding material used for the respective knee pad, a variety of designs are possible: (a) several layers of volume fleece such as Vlieseline; (b) several layers of a voluminous fabric such as flannel; (c) use of a gel-filled cushion as a knee pad (with this variant, however, additional precautions should be taken with regard to weight and breathability); (d) conventional foams; (e) a spacer fabric (this solution, which is described in more detail below, is preferred because it offers technical and practical advantages); (f) other alternative padding materials;

[0011] With regard to the exact position and length of the respective knee pad in the direction of the crotch length of the trousers, the following considerations are relevant according to the invention: The arrangement and length of the knee pad should ideally be selected according to the invention so that the knee pads cover the inner knee areas of the wearer - at kneecap level - when the trousers are used in a lying side position. The knee pad must therefore not be placed too high on the respective trouser leg, because otherwise there is a tendency for the knee pad to be positioned too high when lying on your side and then no longer ensure sufficient padding of the knees. A preferred embodiment therefore provides that the length of the knee pad L is at least 30%, preferably even 35%, of the crotch length H of the trousers (measured from the crotch to the lower hem of the trouser leg).

[0012] According to the invention, the object can also be achieved by further advantageous embodiments of the house trousers, as defined in the subclaims and explained below: A particularly preferred embodiment provides that the respective knee pad comprises a spacer fabric, and the entire knee pad is formed from such a spacer fabric. In other words, to increase sleeping comfort and prevent pressure pain, the lounge pants according to the invention can comprise at least one knee pad comprising a spacer fabric and arranged in an inner knee area of ​​one of the two trouser legs. This knee pad preferably covers exclusively an inner knee area of ​​the trouser leg, but not an outer knee area, as this allows for better ventilation.

[0013] The advantage of using a spacer fabric—especially in contrast to conventional foams, which have previously been used as padding material but for other purposes—is the resulting high compressive strength of the knee pad. Furthermore, a high cushioning effect can be achieved, exceeding that of many foams. Another advantage is that the spacer fabric adapts perfectly to the body contours of the side sleeper, which increases the cushioning effect and thus comfort; in particular, the formation of wrinkles can be avoided.

[0014] According to one possible embodiment, a portion of the respective trouser leg can be formed by a textile layer of the respective knee pad. However, preferred embodiments are those in which the trouser legs are made of a separate textile, preferably a high-quality elastic jersey fabric, while the at least one knee pad can comprise additional textile layers.

[0015] According to a further embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one knee pad is sewn to the respective trouser leg, which can be achieved in particular by sewing the knee pad onto the respective trouser leg from the inside or outside. Such direct sewing of the respective knee pad to the respective trouser leg is preferred, especially if the knee pad comprises a spacer fabric, because this allows the trousers to be manufactured efficiently. Furthermore, to increase wearing comfort, a respective fabric, in particular a jersey fabric of the trouser leg, can be laminated, i.e. glued, to the top and / or bottom of the respective knee pad. In this way, after being rolled out, the knee pads, including the laminated fabric, can be cut into individual pieces like normal fabrics according to a cutting plan and then sewn to the respective trouser leg.

[0016] As an alternative (or in addition) to sewing on the knee pads, it is also possible to form pockets: For example, at least one, but preferably both, of the two trouser legs can form / have at least one pocket in the respective knee area and the respective knee pad can then be inserted into the respective pocket. The respective pocket can be applied to / designed on the respective trouser leg either on the inside or on the outside. If pockets are designed, they can preferably be elastic so that they hold the respective knee pad securely in position. The pockets can each have an opening so that the respective knee pad can be reversibly inserted into the respective pocket through the opening and removed from it again.

[0017] The aforementioned spacer fabric preferably comprises a three-dimensional network of elastic and reversibly deformable support threads. This has the significant technical advantage that the at least one knee pad can be repeatedly subjected to compressive loading without causing plastic and irreversible deformation of the knee pad and / or a volume shrinkage of more than 20%. Such a network, in particular, allows the knee pad to be designed to be breathable and lightweight, while simultaneously providing sufficient padding. The spatial, three-dimensional network of support threads also ensures even pressure distribution, thus increasing comfort for side sleepers when using the lounge pants.

[0018] The support threads can preferably be made of a synthetic material, in particular nylon, elastane, or polyester. The network can also comprise support threads of different geometries or made of different materials. Such a network can be produced in a conventional manner using weaving or knitting processes. In other words, the support threads can be woven together or connected, in particular knotted, by looping (as occurs, for example, in knitting).

[0019] The support threads, also referred to as pile threads, can be formed from electrically or thermally conductive material. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the support threads extend at an angle of at least 30° to a contact surface (with the skin) of the knee pad, with an angle range of 45° + / - 10° being preferred to achieve high dimensional stability of the padding. Such configurations can also effectively prevent undesired displacement of an outer textile layer of the padding. It is also known that by heat-treating the pile threads, the network, which can form an intermediate or spacer fabric, can be made extremely elastic and permanently reversibly deformable.

[0020] When using a spacer fabric, the respective knee pad can also be made extremely light: For example, an average density of the knee pad can be less than 0.1 g / cm 2 be, for example only 450 g / m2 = 0.045 g / cm 2 Despite this low weight / density, the spacer fabric can maintain excellent mechanical stability of the knee pad over long periods of time.

[0021] If one knee pad is used per trouser leg, the knee pads can also be made very thin, for example, with a thickness of less than 8 mm, preferably less than 6 mm, and in some cases even less than 5 mm. This is because two knee pads effectively provide twice the cushioning compared to using just one.

[0022] The 3D network of the spacer fabric can thus form a spacer fabric that defines a ventilated space between the knee pad. It is preferred if the support threads cross each other. In this way, the spacer fabric can effectively space two textile layers of the spacer fabric from each other. The spacer fabric creates a kind of climate zone between the textile layers of the knee pad, which allows moisture to be dissipated through the network. In addition, the high air content in the ventilated / breathable space achieves good thermal insulation (between the knees), which further increases sleeping comfort because it effectively reduces or even completely prevents sweating of the skin on the inner knees of side sleepers. Finally, heat can also escape through radiation and air convection through the space between the textile layers.

[0023] The two textile layers of the knee pad / spacer fabric can be of the same type, especially identical, or different. Elastic tricot fabrics, such as a cotton-elastane blend, are suitable for the textile layers. The thickness of the 3D network / space, and thus the spacing between the two textile layers of the spacer fabric, can preferably be in the range of [2-20] mm, particularly preferably in the range of [2-10] mm, or even in the range of [3-9] mm.

[0024] A particularly suitable design provides for the spacer fabric to be made of polyester and / or elastane. This design has the particular advantage that, due to the choice of material, the at least one knee pad is non-destructively machine washable up to 40°C.

[0025] The at least one knee pad may preferably have a thickness (measured normal to an inner surface of the respective trouser leg) of less than 15 mm, preferably less than 12 mm, or even more preferably less than 10 mm.

[0026] In order to improve both usability and sleeping comfort, it is further preferable for the at least one knee pad to be arranged, preferably exclusively, on the inside of the respective trouser leg. This can preferably be done in such a way that when the lounge pants are used in a side position with bent legs, the at least one knee pad comes to rest between the knees of a side sleeper who is currently using the lounge pants. In such configurations, it is further preferred for a respective outer knee area of ​​the respective trouser leg to be completely free of padding and / or for a front knee area of ​​the respective trouser leg to be at least partially free of padding. This ensures sufficient ventilation of the knee pad, preventing the user from unpleasantly sweating in the area of ​​the knee pad.

[0027] A seam running between the respective trouser leg and the corresponding knee pad can be routed in such a way that it runs over a front knee area of ​​the respective trouser leg, so that an inner knee area is designed to be just seam-free. This further increases comfort because there is then no annoying seam between the knees. The seam is particularly preferably routed in such a way that the front knee area of ​​the respective trouser leg also remains seam-free. Furthermore, it is preferred for the cut of the trousers if a seam of the respective trouser leg (which can in particular connect two halves of the respective trouser leg) runs on a front surface (anterior) and / or on a back surface (posterior) of the respective trouser leg, because this also increases comfort.

[0028] To permanently maintain the desired position of the knee pad, it is also preferable to sew the knee pad all the way around to the trouser leg. This can prevent the knee pad from twisting.

[0029] For lounge trousers, designs are also preferable in which at least one knee pad extends over at least 30% of the inside crotch length H of the respective trouser leg; in this case, a length L of the knee pad is L ≥ 0.3 H. This is because sufficient padding can be ensured even in different leg positions. Another advantage of such a design is that a continuous cushioning effect is achieved with the respective knee pad, even in different lateral positions, especially with the leg more or less bent.

[0030] For the same reason, it is also preferable if at least one knee pad extends across the middle of the knee of the respective trouser leg to a lowest point which, measured from the crotch, is at least 65% of the inseam H of the trouser leg.

[0031] The trouser legs of the lounge pants can preferably be made of an elastic fabric. Furthermore, the trouser legs can be tapered downwards, particularly below the respective knee area. Both of these configurations are advantageous for preventing the pants from "riding up" during use, thus ensuring that the respective knee pad remains in the correct position.

[0032] As already mentioned at the beginning, a preferred embodiment of the invention provides that both trouser legs each have a knee pad arranged in the respective knee area, preferably comprising a spacer fabric. It is preferred if each of these two knee pads is sewn to the respective trouser leg.

[0033] Alternatively, the two trouser legs can also each form or have a receiving pocket arranged in the respective knee area, into which a knee pad is then inserted, which preferably comprises a spacer fabric.

[0034] In both designs, it is advantageous for sleeping comfort if the two knee pads or the two pockets each cover an inner knee area of ​​the respective trouser leg so that sufficient padding is provided in this area.

[0035] Another preferred embodiment proposes that the at least one knee pad has a trapezoidal shape, as this enhances comfort. This is precisely how (but also with a different shape of the knee pad) it is possible to achieve a seam connecting the respective knee pad to the respective trouser leg that is routed around a front knee area.

[0036] This ensures that when the trousers are worn, the seam does not run over the wearer's kneecap (which would be annoying) if the wearer wears the trousers and sits on a chair, for example.

[0037] The invention will now be described using specific exemplary embodiments, although the invention is not limited to these examples. Rather, further possible embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the foregoing description, taking into account the following exemplary embodiments and / or features from the claims and / or features evident from the drawings.

[0038] It shows: Fig. 1 a front view of a pair of house trousers designed according to the invention, which has just been rolled out on a table, Fig. 2 a cross-sectional view through a spacer fabric as can be used in a knee pad of a pair of house trousers according to the invention, and Fig. 3 a front view of another pair of house trousers designed according to the invention, wherein the shape of the knee pads differs from that of the Fig. 1 deviates.

[0039] The Fig. 1 shows a pair of lounge trousers 1 designed according to the invention, which comprises a right trouser leg 2a and a left trouser leg 2b, wherein both trouser legs 2a, 2b extend beyond the respective knee area 3a, 3b. Each of the two trouser legs 2a, 2b has a respective knee pad 5a, 5b in its respective knee area 3a, 3b to prevent pressure pain in the area of ​​the knees. The respective knee pad 5 visibly covers in particular the respective inner knee area 14a, 14b. The two knee pads 5a, 5b are thus each arranged on the inner side 7a, 7b of the respective trouser leg facing the other trouser leg. The two trouser legs 2a, 2b are made of an elastic material and each taper downwards, which can be seen, for example, in the example of the Fig. 3 can be clearly seen in the trousers 1 shown there by the course of the fabric fold 18 there.

[0040] Due to the trapezoidal shape of the Fig. 1, the corresponding seam 23, which connects the respective knee pad 5a, 5b to the respective trouser leg 2a, 2b, is guided around the front knee area 11 in such a way that the seam 23 does not run over the kneecap of the wearer of the trousers 1 when he or she is sitting on a chair, for example.

[0041] As the Fig. As illustrated in Figure 2, the respective knee pad 5a, 5b comprises a spacer fabric 6, although some explanations are necessary: ​​Spacer fabrics are three-dimensional technical textiles in a sandwich construction. Spacer threads, the so-called pile threads, serve as support threads 12 to connect two textile, often warp-knitted, surfaces (textile layers 17a, 17b - see Figure 2). Fig. 3) and space them apart at the same time. This means that the 3D network 13 of supporting threads 12 keeps the two textile layers 17a, 17b apart, as in Fig. 2. The inner network 13, often referred to as the pile layer, assumes the function of standing threads and typically runs transversely to the respective thread system of the respective textile layer.

[0042] The outer surfaces of spacer fabrics, formed by the two textile layers, can be made of different materials such as polyester, wool, or cotton and have different mesh sizes. The pile layer / network in the middle is often made of polyester fibers. Such a pile layer has a thermoregulating function, meaning its open structure allows for the rapid transport of moisture to the outside and ensures high air circulation. Unlike foams, which adapt imprecisely to the body, spacer fabrics optimally support different body positions, an effect that the invention specifically utilizes.

[0043] Even under mechanical stress, spacer fabrics remain permeable to air in different directions. Furthermore, spacer fabrics are highly elastic and distribute pressure evenly across the entire fabric (at least in the area where the spacer fabric is backstitched). They can be significantly deformed but also exhibit excellent recovery properties. Their low weight, high shock absorption, and long service life make them ideal cushioning properties. Spacer fabrics can be between 2 and 50 mm thick; with special machines, material thicknesses of 60 mm are also possible.

[0044] Spacer fabrics can be produced on so-called double-barrel raschel machines. These warp-knitted machines do not operate like weaving machines with warp and weft threads, but rather with a single warp thread system. For example, up to seven thread systems can be used to produce spacer fabrics. The key to production is the simultaneous knitting of all needles: The needles work in parallel, not one after the other. The outer surfaces of spacer fabrics can be made in tricot, plain, or twill weaves.

[0045] Preferably, the pile layer / network can be formed from polyester monofilaments. The pile threads / support threads 12 can be inserted from both sides, particularly crosswise, between the textile layers 17a, 17b, e.g., at a crossing angle of approximately 45°. This procedure then ensures a high degree of resistance to displacement between the two textile layers.

[0046] A thermal post-treatment of the spacer fabric, carried out after the actual production, can also be used to improve the elasticity of the spacer fabric and to optimize its recovery behavior.

[0047] Also in the case of the trousers 1 according to the invention Fig. 3, each of the two knee pads 5a and 5b shown comprises a respective spacer fabric 6. However, the respective knee pad 5a, 5b no longer has, as in the example of Fig. 1 has a trapezoidal shape, but the Fig. The knee pads 5a, 5b shown in Figure 3 exclusively cover the respective inner knee area 14a, 14b and the respective front knee area 11 at least partially, but not the outer knee area 10a, 10b. Such a configuration can be advantageous, for example, if the lounge pants 1 are intended as summer pajama pants, in which sweating in the area of ​​the outer knee areas 10 is to be avoided.

[0048] In both examples of Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, the respective knee pads 5 are sewn to the respective trouser leg 2 of the trousers 1. Alternatively, however, as indicated by the reference numerals 4 in Fig. 3, respective receiving pockets are designed on the respective trouser leg 2, into which the respective knee pad 5 can then be inserted.

[0049] A closer look at the Fig. Figure 2 shows that the spacer fabric 6 comprises a network 13 formed from elastic and reversibly deformable support threads 12 that intersect and extend between an upper textile layer 17a and a lower textile layer 17b. The support threads 12 space these two textile layers 17a, 17b apart, thus creating a ventilated space 16. In other words, the support threads 12 form a spacer fabric 15 that separates the two textile layers 17a, 17b from each other. Since the spacer fabric 6 is made of synthetic materials, it can be machine washed at 40°C without being damaged.

[0050] The use of two knee pads 5a, 5b, each covering at least one inner knee area 14 of the respective trouser leg 2, has the significant advantage that the individual pad 5 and thus also the spacer fabric 6 used for this purpose can be designed with a comparatively small thickness. Thus, the distance between the two textile layers 17a and 17b (and thus the thickness of the knee pad 5) in the spacer fabric 6 of the Fig. 2 only 4 mm.

[0051] The arrangement of the respective knee pad 5a, 5b on the inside of the leg 7 of the respective trouser leg 2 ensures in particular that when using the house trousers 1 in a side position (i.e. when resting or sleeping in a side position), the respective knee pad 5 comes to rest between the knees of the wearer of the trousers 1, whereby the aforementioned pressure pain can be effectively avoided.

[0052] Regarding the course of the illustrated seam 23 between the respective trouser leg 2a, 2b and the corresponding knee pad 5a, 5b, one can see in the example of Fig. 1, that the front knee area 11 of the respective trouser leg 2a, 2b is completely seamless, while in the example of the Fig. 3, the seam 23 runs over this front knee area 11. In both examples, however, the respective knee pad 5a, 5b extends over at least 30% of the illustrated inside crotch length H of the corresponding trouser leg 2a, 2b. The lowest point 19, up to which the respective knee pad 5 extends beyond the center of the knee of the respective trouser leg 2a, 2b, is more than 65% of the crotch length H, if this distance is measured starting from crotch 21.

[0053] In summary, to improve sleeping comfort and wearing comfort, a pair of lounge pants 1 is proposed, which can be used either during the day or at night, i.e., in particular as side sleeper pants. The lounge pants 1 are characterized by the fact that a knee pad 5 is arranged in an inner knee area 14 of at least one of the two trouser legs 2a, 2b of the lounge pants 1. This knee pad is intended and suitable for relieving pressure pain in the knee area that could occur when lying on one's side (cf. Fig. 1). List of reference symbols 1 pair of house trousers 2 trouser legs 3 Knee area (of 1 or 2) 4 receiving pockets (formed by 1) 5 knee pads (used in 4) 6 spacer fabric (part of 5) 7 inner leg (of 2) 8 Thigh area (of 2) 9 Inseam (out of 2, measured inside) 10 outer knee area (of 3) 11 anterior knee area (of 3) 12 support threads (part of 6) 13 Network (out of 12) 14 inner knee area (of 3) 15 spacer fabrics (formed by 13) 16 space 17 textile layers 18 fabric folds 19 lowest point (out of 5) 20 waistband 21 step 22 Patella area 23 Seam 24 Length L (from 5 towards 9)

Claims

[1] House trousers (1), especially designed as pajama trousers, with - a right trouser leg (2a) and a left trouser leg (2b), - wherein at least one, preferably both, of the two trouser legs (2a, 2b) has / have a knee pad (5) in his / her knee area (3) to avoid pressure pain in the area of ​​the knees and - wherein at least one knee pad (5) is arranged on an inner side (7a, 7b) of the trouser leg (2a,2b) facing the other trouser leg (2b,2a) and - wherein at least one knee pad (5) comprises a spacer fabric (6). [2] House trousers (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) is sewn to the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b), in particular sewn on the inside or outside, or - wherein at least one, preferably both, of the two trouser legs (2a, 2b) form at least one receiving pocket (4a, 4b) in the respective knee area (3a, 3b) and the respective knee pad (5) is inserted into the respective receiving pocket (4). [3] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims wherein the spacer fabric (6) comprises a three-dimensional network (13) of elastic and reversibly deformable support threads (12), - in particular so that at least one knee pad (5) can be repeatedly subjected to pressure without plastic irreversible deformation of the knee pad (5) and / or a volume loss of the knee pad (5) of more than 20%. [4] House trousers (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the 3D network (13) forms a spacer fabric (15), preferably made of intersecting support threads (12), which defines a ventilated space (16), - preferably wherein the spacer fabric (15) spaces two textile layers (17) of the spacer fabric (6) apart from each other. [5] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer fabric (6) is made of polyester and / or elastane. [6] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) is designed to be machine washable up to 40°C without damage due to the choice of material. [7] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) has a thickness, measured normal to an inner surface of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b), of less than 15 mm, preferably less than 12 mm, particularly preferably less than 10 mm. [8] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) is arranged on an inner leg (7) of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b), - preferably such that when using the house trousers (1) in a side-lying position with bent legs, at least one knee pad (5) comes to lie between the knees of a side sleeper who uses the house trousers (1), - particularly preferably while a respective outer knee area (10) of the respective trouser leg (3a, 3b) is completely and / or a front knee area (11) of the respective trouser leg (3a, 3b) is at least partially free of padding. [9] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a seam between the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b) and the associated knee pad (5) runs over a front knee area (11) of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b) such that an inner knee area (14) is designed without a seam, - preferably wherein a seam of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b), in particular which seam connects two fabric halves of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b), runs on a front surface (anterior) and / or on a back surface (posterior) of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b). [10] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) extends over at least 30% of an inner inseam H (9) of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b). [11] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5) extends over a knee center of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b) to a lowest point (19) which, measured from the crotch, is at least 65% of the crotch length H of the trouser leg (2a, 2b). [12] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the trouser legs (2a, 2b) are made of an elastic fabric and / or - wherein the trouser legs (2) each taper downwards. [13] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein both trouser legs (2a, 2b) each have a knee pad (5) arranged in the respective knee area (3a, 3b) comprising a spacer fabric (6) or - wherein both trouser legs (2a, 2b) each form a receiving pocket (4a / 4b) arranged in the respective knee area (3a / 3b), into which a knee pad (5) comprising a spacer fabric (6) is inserted, - preferably wherein the two knee pads (5) and / or the two receiving pockets (4a, 4b) each cover an inner knee area (14) of the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b). [14] House trousers (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one knee pad (5a, 5b) each has a trapezoidal shape and / or - wherein a seam (23) connecting the respective knee pad (5a, 5b) to the respective trouser leg (2a, 2b) is guided around a front knee area (11) so that when wearing the house trousers (1) the seam (23) does not run over the kneecap of the wearer when the wearer is sitting.

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