Support part attached to clothing

Abstract

To provide a support part of clothing capable of improving physical ability and flexibility by supporting wearers' muscles when playing sports, transporting, or given care.SOLUTION: A support part (20) of clothing includes an upper body first support part (21), positioned in a portion along at least a part of a greater psoas muscle (901). The upper body first support part (21) comprises strip parts (21a, 21b) having a strip-shaped structure, formed into a reverse V-shape. The upper body first support part (21) is the support part that applies a stimulation to at least a part of the greater psoas muscle (901) to activate the muscle, and is formed by changing a material of clothing (10).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing. Support part attached to In particular, clothing (e.g., shirts, pants, overalls, etc.) that can support the wearer's muscles during sports, transportation, and caregiving. Support part attached to Regarding. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, athletic clothing for improving athletic performance when playing sports and the like has become known. There is a very strong demand for athletic clothing. Taking golf as an example, there are many golfers who want to increase their head speed and distance without having to do daily muscle training or stretching (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition to golf, as mentioned above, scapular movement is frequently caused by rotation of the trunk and arm movements in various sports and exercises, such as tennis, baseball, swimming, and yoga. For example, in golf and tennis, asymmetrical scapular movement occurs due to trunk rotation when swinging a club or racket, and in yoga poses, symmetrical scapular movement occurs due to symmetrical arm movements.

[0004] In most cases, such shoulder blade movement is not a case of either the left or right shoulder blade moving independently, but rather the left and right shoulder blades moving in tandem. However, typical athletic clothing merely corrects the posture of the wearer's upper body by using tightening portions that have a higher tightening force than the stretchable main body portion, and does not give sufficient consideration to the tandem movement of the left and right shoulder blades. Therefore, it has been difficult for these typical athletic clothing to sufficiently improve athletic performance in various exercises that involve trunk rotation or arm movement.

[0005] Against this background, Patent Document 1 discloses exercise clothing 1000 as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figures 1 and 2 are a front view and a back view, respectively, of exercise clothing 1000. Exercise clothing 1000 is exercise clothing that can sufficiently improve athletic performance in various exercises that involve trunk rotation and arm movement.

[0006] The exercise garment 1000 comprises a main body portion 110 that fits closely to the upper body of the wearer, and tensioning portions 120 that are sewn to the surface side of the main body portion 110. The main body portion 110 is made up of a front body portion 111, a back body portion 112, a collar portion 113, and sleeve portions 114. The tightening portions 120 are made up of a first tightening portion 121, a second tightening portion 122, and a third tightening portion 123 that are formed on the back body portion 112, and a fourth tightening portion 124 that is formed on the front body portion 111. The first tightening portion 121 to the fourth tightening portion 124 have the function of supporting the muscles and skeleton of the wearer in the areas to which the first tightening portion 121 to the fourth tightening portion 124 are applied by applying their tightening force.

[0007] According to the exercise garment 1000, when worn, the tightening force of the first tightening portions 121 acts on the shoulder blades and the muscle groups around the shoulder blades, and supports the wearer so that the range of motion of the shoulder blades is expanded when the wearer rotates the trunk or moves the arms. Furthermore, the tightening force of one first tightening portion 121 is transmitted to the other first tightening portion 121 via the second tightening portion 122. For this reason, movement of one shoulder blade is further promoted in conjunction with the movement of the other shoulder blade, and the range of motion of the shoulder blades is further expanded. Therefore, with the exercise garment 1000, flexibility around the shoulders is effectively increased when the left and right shoulders move in conjunction with each other, and it is possible to achieve improved performance in a variety of exercises that involve rotation of the trunk or movement of the arms. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4061336 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] According to the exercise garment 1000 described above, the action of the first to fourth tightening portions 121 to 124 effectively increases flexibility around the shoulders when the left and right shoulders exercise in unison, thereby improving performance in a variety of exercises involving trunk rotation and arm movement. However, athletic performance can be improved in more ways than one by increasing flexibility around the shoulders. The inventors of the present application discovered a method for improving athletic performance based on an approach (idea) that is fundamentally different from conventional methods, and arrived at the present invention.

[0010] The present invention has been made in consideration of these points, and its main purpose is to provide clothing that can support the wearer's muscles and improve athletic ability and flexibility when playing sports, carrying things, receiving care, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The garment according to the present invention is a garment that covers the body of a wearer and includes an upper body section that covers at least a portion of the upper body, and an upper body support section formed on the upper body section. The upper body support section includes a first upper body support section located along at least a portion of the psoas major, a second upper body support section located along the supraspinatus, and a third upper body support section located along the teres major.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body support section further includes an additional upper body support section that is positioned so as to extend from a starting point moved toward the left rib cage using the solar plexus as a reference point to the tanden (female core) area.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the first upper body support part, the width of the second upper body support part, and the width of the third upper body support part are each 50 mm or less.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the first upper body support part, the width of the second upper body support part, and the width of the third upper body support part are each not less than 1 mm and not more than 25 mm.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the first upper body support section, the second upper body support section, and the third upper body support section are each arranged in a symmetrical shape.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body support section is made of a tape material attached to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the upper body section.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the tape material is an adhesive tape having a heat-sensitive adhesive applied to one surface thereof.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive tape is attached to the back surface of the upper body part by heating, and further, the adhesive tape is sewn to the upper body part with thread.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body support section is formed integrally with the material that forms the upper body section.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body part has a T-shirt shape.

[0021] The garment according to the present invention is a garment that covers the body of a wearer and includes a lower body section that covers at least a portion of the lower body, and a lower body support section formed on the lower body section. The lower body support section includes a first lower body support section located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second lower body support section located along the iliacus muscle, and a third lower body support section located along the piriformis muscle.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the first lower body support part, the width of the second lower body support part, and the width of the third lower body support part are each 50 mm or less.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the lower body support section is made of a tape material attached to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the lower body section.

[0024] The garment according to the present invention is a garment that covers the body of a wearer and includes an upper body section that covers at least a portion of the upper body, a lower body section that covers at least a portion of the lower body, an upper body support section formed on the upper body section, and a lower body support section formed on the lower body section. The upper body support section includes a first upper body support section located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second upper body support section located along the supraspinatus muscle, and a third upper body support section located along the teres major muscle. The lower body support section includes a first lower body support section located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second lower body support section located along the iliacus muscle, and a third lower body support section located along the piriformis muscle.

[0025] The garment according to the present invention is a garment for covering the wearer's body, and includes upper and lower garment main parts covering at least a portion of the upper body and at least a portion of the lower body, and support parts formed on the upper and lower garment main parts. The support parts include a first support part located along the psoas major muscle, a second support part located along the iliacus muscle, a second upper body support part located along the supraspinatus muscle, a third upper body support part located along the teres major muscle, and a third lower body support part located along the piriformis muscle.

[0026] The garment according to the present invention is a garment that covers the wearer's body and includes a garment main body that covers at least the navel area and a support part formed on the garment main body. The support part includes a first support part positioned along the psoas major muscle, a second support part positioned along the iliacus muscle, and a third support part positioned along the piriformis muscle.

[0027] The garment according to the present invention is a garment for covering the body of a wearer, and includes an upper body section for covering at least a portion of the upper body, and an upper body support section formed on the upper body section. The upper body support section includes a second upper body support section positioned along the supraspinatus muscle and a third upper body support section positioned along the teres major muscle.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the second upper body support part and the width of the third upper body support part are each 50 mm or less.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the second upper body support section and the third upper body support section are arranged in a symmetrical shape.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body support section is made of a tape material attached to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the upper body section.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body support section is formed integrally with the material that forms the upper body section.

[0032] The manufacturing method of the present invention is a method for manufacturing support clothing that supports the athletic ability of a wearer, and includes the steps of: applying a first support tape to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the wearer's clothing in a location along the psoas major muscle; applying a second support tape to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the clothing in a location along the iliacus muscle; applying a third support tape to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the clothing in a location along the supraspinatus muscle; applying a fourth support tape to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the clothing in a location along the teres major muscle; and applying a fifth support tape to at least one of the front and back surfaces of the clothing in a location along the piriformis muscle.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the first to fifth support tapes have a width of 50 mm or less, and the support garment is used during a period selected from the group consisting of playing sports, carrying items, and receiving care.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the first to fifth support tapes are adhesive tapes having a heat-sensitive adhesive applied to one surface thereof, and the attaching step is carried out by heating with an iron.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the first to fifth support tapes are attached by sewing with thread.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes a step of applying an additional support tape that defines an additional upper body support portion, the additional upper body support portion being positioned so that the starting point is a point moved toward the left rib cage while using the solar plexus as a reference, and the starting point extends to the tanden area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0037] According to the garment of the present invention, an upper body support section is formed on an upper body section that covers at least a portion of the upper body, and the upper body support section includes a first upper body support section located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second upper body support section located along the supraspinatus muscle, and a third upper body support section located along the teres major muscle. By supporting and activating the muscles, the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians can be naturally circulated. As a result, the wearer's muscles can be supported and their athletic ability and flexibility improved when playing sports, carrying, receiving care, etc. In addition, a lower body support part is formed on the lower body part that covers at least a portion of the lower body, and by combining the lower body support part with clothing (lower body clothing) that includes a first lower body support part located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second lower body support part located along the iliacus muscle, and a third lower body support part located along the piriformis muscle, it is possible to support and activate the muscles in the lower body as well as the upper body, and to naturally allow the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians to flow naturally. In addition, the third lower body support part located at the piriformis muscle makes it easier to achieve balance between the up and down and the front and back. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0038] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of conventional exercise garment 1000. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a rear view of conventional exercise garment 1000. [Figure 3] 9(a) to 9(c) are front, side, and back views, respectively, of the skeleton of a human being 900. [Figure 4] (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the supraspinatus 903 and teres major 904 muscles, respectively. [Figure 5] 9(a) and 9(b) are diagrams showing the skeleton of an animal 900A and a human 900 on all fours, respectively. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 shows the iliacus 902 and psoas major 901 muscles. [Figure 7]FIG. 1 shows the piriformis 905 muscle. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view showing the back structure of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a supporting portion of a shirt 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a supporting portion of a shirt 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of clothing (pants) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 1 is a perspective view showing the back configuration of clothing (pants) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a supporting portion of pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a supporting portion of pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] 1 is a front view showing a combined configuration of a shirt 100 and pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] 1 is a rear view showing a combined configuration of a shirt 100 and pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 1 is a perspective view showing the front configuration of clothing (coveralls) 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] 1 is a perspective view showing the back structure of a garment (overalls) 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a supporting portion of a tether 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a supporting portion of a tether 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] 1 is a front view showing the configuration of clothing (belly warmer pants) 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] 1 is a rear view showing the configuration of clothing (belly warmer pants) 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] 1 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of a garment (shirt) 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] 1 is a perspective view showing a rear configuration of a garment (shirt) 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] 10 is a table showing experimental results of a comparative example and an example. [Figure 27] (a-1) to (e-2) are photographs in place of drawings showing the results of the comparative example and the example. [Figure 28] 1 shows an evaluation sheet used for evaluation of Comparative Examples and Examples. [Figure 29] 10(a) to 10(c) are tables showing the experimental results of the comparative example and the working example. [Figure 30] 10(a) to 10(c) are graphs showing experimental results of a comparative example. [Figure 31] 10(a) to 10(c) are graphs showing experimental results of an example. [Figure 32] 1 is a perspective view showing the back structure of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 33] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a supporting portion of a shirt 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 34] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a supporting portion of a shirt 102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 35] 10 is a table showing experimental results of a comparative example and an example. [Figure 36] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a tape product 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] Before describing the details of the embodiments of the present invention, the inventors of the present invention will explain how they discovered the clothing and athletic ability improvement (or physical function improvement) method according to the present invention. The inventors of the present invention have been actively studying whether physical function can be improved using an ordinary T-shirt, rather than the large-scale athletic clothing 1000 shown in Figures 1 and 2. After various studies, they found that applying tape (masking tape with a suitable tension) to predetermined locations on the T-shirt could improve physical function (athletic ability).

[0040] 3(a) to 3(c) are front, side, and back views showing the skeleton of a human 900. The inventor of the present application applied tape (commercially available masking tape) over clothing (a T-shirt or shirt and pants). Specifically, the inventor applied tape (packaging tape or masking tape in this case) to areas along the psoas major muscle 901, the iliacus muscle 902, the supraspinatus muscle 903, the teres major muscle 904, and the piriformis muscle 905. As a result, improvements in various physical abilities (for example, improved flexibility and athletic ability) were observed. Specific details of the improvements in physical abilities will be described later.

[0041] There is no clear reason why applying tape to these locations improves physical ability, and it is merely speculation, but the inventors of the present application speculate that it may be due to the following. The locations where the tape is applied (901-905) are the locations of muscles corresponding to meridians. The most important meridians are the Conception Vessel and the Governor Vessel, which run through the center of the human body. The Conception Vessel is a jingle that belongs to the paradoxical veins and runs along the anterior midline of the body. The Governor Vessel is a jingle that belongs to the paradoxical veins and runs along the posterior midline of the body.

[0042] Here, in the upper body, the muscle corresponding to the Ren Mai is the supraspinatus 903, and the muscle corresponding to the Du Mai is the teres major 904. Figures 4(a) and (b) show the supraspinatus 903 and the teres major 904, respectively. It is inferred that by supporting these muscles (903, 904) with tape attached to clothing, the muscles can be activated, resulting in the natural flow of the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians. Furthermore, the inventors of the present application have estimated where these active muscles correspond in the lower body (legs). Figures 5(a) and (b) show the skeleton of an animal 900A and a human 900 on all fours, respectively.

[0043] Furthermore, if we think of the upper body as the front legs and the lower body as the back legs, the following correspondences can be seen. That is, the scapula (upper body) corresponds to the ilium (lower body), the shoulder joint (upper body) corresponds to the hip joint (lower body), the elbow (upper body) corresponds to the knee (lower body), and the wrist (upper body) corresponds to the ankle (lower body). In the lower body (back legs), the supraspinatus 903 and teres major 904 correspond to the iliacus 902 and psoas major 901, respectively. Figure 6 shows the iliacus 902 and psoas major 901 muscles. By sticking tape on these locations, you can experience the axis passing through the center of the body (the Ren Mai and Du Mai). To give an example of this, in martial arts, when a technique can be performed simply by touching without relying on force, it is considered that emotions, thoughts, and the body are in a balanced state, and when caring for someone in such a balanced state, you may find that you can lift them lightly without using much force, and it is imagined that what is embodied by the technique of applying tape to the relevant areas is similar to this state.

[0044] In addition, when tape is applied to the iliacus muscle 902 and psoas major muscle 901 (sometimes collectively referred to as the "iliopsoas muscle"), the axis of the body is formed, but the sense of being pulled by gravity becomes stronger (for example, when you jump, you feel a stronger force when you land). To address this, we came up with the idea of applying tape to the piriformis muscle 905. Figure 7 shows the piriformis muscle 905. We found that by applying additional tape to this piriformis muscle 905, it becomes easier to maintain balance up and down and front and back.

[0045] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, for simplicity, components and parts performing the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions may be omitted or simplified. Furthermore, the dimensional relationships (length, width, thickness, etc.) in each drawing may not necessarily accurately reflect the actual dimensional relationships. However, there are some drawings in which the dimensional relationships are consistent, such as Figures 8 and 9, 10 and 11, 12 and 13, and 14 and 15. In such cases, it is possible to derive a six-sided drawing from the dimensional and positional relationships in each drawing. Since this is clothing, thickness can often be ignored in a six-sided drawing.

[0046] Furthermore, matters necessary for carrying out the present invention other than those specifically mentioned in this specification can be understood as design matters for a person skilled in the art based on the prior art in the relevant field. The present invention can be carried out based on the contents disclosed in this specification and drawings and the technical common sense in the relevant field. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0047] 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the configuration of clothing (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8 and 9 respectively show the front and back configurations of clothing (shirt) 100 according to this embodiment. Clothing 100 according to this embodiment is clothing that covers the body of a wearer and has the configuration of a shirt (a T-shirt in the illustrated example).

[0048] The shirt 100 of this embodiment includes an upper body portion 10 that covers at least a portion of the upper body. In this embodiment, the upper body portion 10 constituting the shirt 100 is composed of a torso portion 15 consisting of a front body portion 15a and a back body portion 15b, a collar portion 11, and sleeve portions 12. In this example, the lower end 19 of the torso portion 15 is located around the waist or crotch. Since the shirt 100 (upper body portion 10) of this embodiment has a T-shirt shape, the collar portion 11 is round-necked and does not have a collar like a shirt (e.g., a dress shirt), although a collar may be present. Additionally, the sleeve portions 12 are short-sleeved, but may also be long-sleeved, three-quarter-sleeved (or five-quarter-sleeved), or sleeveless. The torso portion 15 is easily produced by sewing together the front body portion 15a and the back body portion 15b, but may also be a seamless, one-piece piece.

[0049] The material constituting the upper body portion 10 of this embodiment is a fabric typically used for clothing and has appropriate stretchability for clothing. Note that "stretchability" here refers to a characteristic appropriate for clothing, and does not necessarily require the resilience of rubber (elastomer). Examples of materials (fabrics) constituting the shirt 100 (upper body portion 10) include natural fiber materials (e.g., cotton, silk, etc.), synthetic fiber materials (e.g., polyester, etc.), blends of natural and synthetic fiber materials (e.g., polyester-cotton blends), and blends of multiple types of materials (e.g., nylon / polyurethane, rayon / acrylic / polyester, acrylic / polyester / rayon / polyurethane, etc.). Note that for shirts other than T-shirts (e.g., polo shirts), materials such as linen and wool may also be used.

[0050] In the garment (shirt) 100 of this embodiment, an upper body support section 20 is formed on the upper body section 10 (or on the material constituting the upper body section 10, in this case, on the material constituting the T-shirt). In the configuration of this embodiment, the upper body support section 20 is composed of an upper body first support section 21 located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle ("901" in FIG. 3(a)), an upper body second support section 22 located along the supraspinatus muscle ("903" in FIG. 3(c)), and an upper body third support section 23 located along the teres major muscle ("904" in FIG. 3(c)). The "upper body support section" of this embodiment provides a sensation to the muscles similar to that of tape (or cloth) being applied, thereby activating and supporting the muscles. This sensation similar to that of tape (or cloth) being applied can be achieved by applying a tape member to the upper body section 10. The tape member that provides such a feeling may be a shrinkable tape (shrinkable tape) or a non-shrinkable tape (packaging tape, masking tape, or the like).

[0051] The upper body first support section 21 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip sections) 21a, 21b that extend along a portion of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip sections 21a, 21b extend downward from a point 21c that corresponds to the upper starting point of the psoas major muscle. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the pair of strip sections 21a, 21b do not extend to the lower side of the psoas major muscle. However, the upper body section 10 may be extended downward so that the pair of strip sections 21a, 21b extend further downward, or may be configured to follow the entire psoas major muscle.

[0052] The upper body second support part 22 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 22a, 22b that extend along the supraspinatus muscle (903). The strip parts 22a, 22b extend along the supraspinatus muscle (903), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end of the supraspinatus muscle to the other (from the starting point to the ending point). Depending on the body type of the wearer, the strip parts may not be formed along the entire supraspinatus muscle (903). However, it is preferable that the strip parts are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) and in a shape such that the ends of the supraspinatus muscle (starting point and ending point (or origin, insertion)) correspond as much as possible to the starting point and ending point of the strip parts 22a, 22b.

[0053] The upper body third support section 23 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip sections) 23a, 23b that extend along the teres major muscle (904). The strip sections 23a, 23b extend along the teres major muscle (904), but are preferably formed so as to extend from end to end of the supraspinatus muscle (from the starting point to the end point). Depending on the wearer's body type, the strip sections 23a, 23b may not be formed along the entire teres major muscle (904). However, it is preferable that the strip sections be formed in a range of sizes (or made to order) in a shape that allows the ends of the supraspinatus muscle (starting point and ending point) to correspond as much as possible to the starting point and ending point of the strip sections 22a, 22b.

[0054] In this embodiment, upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 are made of tape material. Upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 made of tape material give the muscles a feeling as if tape (or cloth) is attached to the muscle locations (901, 903, 904) of clothing (shirt) 100, stimulating and activating the muscles (901, 903, 904), thereby providing support. In one example of this embodiment, upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 are constructed by attaching tape material to the surface (exposed surface) of upper body section 10. Also, upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 can be constructed by sticking tape material to the back surface (surface facing the body) of upper body section 10. Note that upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 can also be constructed by sticking tape material to both the front and back surfaces of upper body section 10.

[0055] The tape material constituting the upper body support unit 20 in this embodiment is, for example, kinesio tape. Kinesio tape is a type of taping tape that aids in the healing of affected areas using the kinesio taping method. It has the same elasticity as muscles and can be applied to overstretched or overcontracted muscles rather than immobilizing the affected area (commercially available products include those manufactured by PIP Co., Ltd., Nichiban Co., Ltd., and Nitoms Co., Ltd.). The tape material constituting the upper body support unit 20 is multi-sports tape, such as CLEAR Multi-Sports Tape (manufactured by Miss Dina Japon Co., Ltd.), which uses 40-denier cotton fabric with a skin-like feel. Kinesio tape has also been applied directly to the skin to confirm its effectiveness.

[0056] Furthermore, the tape material constituting the upper body support unit 20 in this embodiment can be curing tape (or masking tape). Curing tape is an adhesive tape made of polyester (or a polyethylene cloth base material, glass cloth base material, etc.) and has almost no stretch (for example, the thickness of the curing tape is 0.16 mm, the adhesive strength is 4.8 N / 10 mm, and the tensile strength is 54 N / 10 mm). Furthermore, the tape material constituting the upper body support unit 20 can be, for example, titanium tape (97% cotton, 3% polyurethane: manufactured by Phiten Co., Ltd.). In experiments conducted by the present inventors, the effectiveness was confirmed in the following order: (1) kinesio tape and multi-sports tape, (2) curing tape, and (3) titanium tape. Furthermore, the effectiveness of tape materials constituting the upper body support unit 20, such as cut anti-slip mats and cut plastic materials like underlays, was also confirmed in experiments conducted by the present inventors. Furthermore, the tape materials described above are merely examples, and there are no restrictions on the material, type, dimensions, or shape of the tape material as long as it is suitable for use as the tape material for the upper body support portion 20. In addition to tape material products, tape material made by cutting supporters may also be used. Masking tape, cut-up anti-slip mats, cut-up plastic materials such as writing pads, and packing tape are effective when applied from the outside of a shirt (when applied to the outer surface of a shirt). However, when such tape materials are applied to the inside of a shirt (when applied to the inner surface of a shirt), they have the disadvantage of being uncomfortable to wear.

[0057] In this embodiment, the tape material constituting upper body support unit 20 is preferably more contractile than the material constituting upper body unit 10 (for example, kinesiotaping or elastic tape). Furthermore, if the tape material constituting upper body support unit 20 is non-contractile (for example, masking tape or gummed tape), it preferably has a tensile strength of 18 N / 10 mm or more (a preferred example is 40 N / 10 mm or more) (for example, 54 N / 10 mm (masking tape)). If gummed tape (cloth tape) is used as the non-contractile tape material constituting upper body support unit 20, the tensile strength is, for example, 48 N / 10 mm, and if gummed tape (craft tape, paper tape (craft adhesive tape)) is used, the tensile strength is, for example, 19.5 N / 10 mm.

[0058] The width of the first upper body support section 21, the second upper body support section 22, and the third upper body support section 23 in this embodiment can each be, for example, 50 mm or less (preferably, 25 mm to 1 mm). According to the inventor's research, the tape material constituting the upper body support section 20 can be applied pinpoint (e.g., in 1 cm to 2 cm squares) to the ends of both sides (origin and insertion) of the relevant muscles, which can be effective (particularly for the supraspinatus (903) and teres major (904), and the origin of the psoas major (901)). It was found that the width of the tape materials (21, 22, 23) tends to be relatively narrow (approximately the width corresponding to the muscle: e.g., 1 mm to 10 mm) rather than too wide. This is presumably because pinpoint application of the tape material constituting upper body support unit 20 to the relevant muscles results in a more defined effect (the force is concentrated rather than diffused), providing more reliable support for muscle movement. Experiments conducted by the inventors of the present application have confirmed that the effectiveness of the tape material constituting upper body support unit 20 increases in the following order: masking tape width (50 mm), half that width (25 mm), and pinpoint width (10 mm or less). Tape widths exceeding 50 mm result in less stimulation of the muscles (muscle activation), so a width of 50 mm or less (preferably 25 mm or less) is recommended. However, since it can be difficult for some individuals to properly apply the tape material to the appropriate muscles, a method of applying tape over a wide area with a width exceeding or approaching 50 mm (e.g., 50 mm to 100 mm) at the expense of some effectiveness may be employed; however, a maximum width of 50 mm is preferred.

[0059] Alternatively, the tape materials (21, 22, 23) may be made of a fabric (here, cotton (e.g., 40% smooth cotton)), and a heat-sensitive adhesive (or iron-on adhesive) may be applied to the fabric surface that will contact (fix / adhere) the surface (here, the inner surface) of the upper body portion 10 (shirt body). The tape material can then be attached (adhered / fixed) to the upper body portion 10 (shirt body) by heating with a heater (here, an iron). In this case, the fabric (contact surface, cotton) contacts and stimulates the skin, and the heat-sensitive adhesive surface faces the shirt. The tape materials (21, 22, 23) may be sewn to attach (fix) them to the upper body portion 10 (shirt body) so that they do not come off or shift even after washing. In this case, it is more convenient to first fix them with an iron and then sew them with thread.

[0060] In the configuration of this embodiment, the widths of upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 can be the same (for example, 5 mm or 10 mm). In this case, there is an advantage in that the same tape material can be used to construct upper body support section 20. Furthermore, the widths of upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 do not have to be the same, but may be different. This is because changing the widths of upper body first support section 21, upper body second support section 22, and upper body third support section 23 may further activate the movement of each muscle, and there may also be cases where changing the widths is desirable due to design requirements.

[0061] Furthermore, because the human body (skeleton, muscles) is basically bilaterally symmetrical, the first upper body support part 21, the second upper body support part 22, and the third upper body support part 23 are each arranged in a bilaterally symmetrical shape. However, in reality, the roles of muscles on the right and left sides may differ (for example, right-handed people have muscles developed for throwing with their right hand). In this regard, it may be preferable to arrange the first upper body support part 21, the second upper body support part 22, and the third upper body support part 23 asymmetrically along the muscle flow on the right and left sides to suit each individual. In addition, if an asymmetrical arrangement is desired not because of differences in the position of muscles on the left and right sides (subtle differences between individuals) but because of design requirements or other reasons, it is possible to change the arrangement within the range in which the upper body support part 20 in this embodiment can perform its function. In addition, it is preferable that the upper body support part 20 in this embodiment has ends on both sides (origin or insertion) of the relevant muscle, but if it is desired to change the shape due to design requirements or other reasons, it is possible to change it within the range in which the upper body support part 20 in this embodiment can perform its function.

[0062] 10 and 11 are front and back views showing the "supporting portion" of a shirt 100 according to this embodiment. The "shaded portions" in the drawings correspond to the "supporting portion." Specifically, the "supporting portion" (shaded portions) corresponds to the upper body first support portion 21 (psoas major 901), the upper body second support portion 22 (supraspinatus 903), and the upper body third support portion 23 (teres major 904). In the above description, the upper body support portion 20 (21, 22, 23) is constructed from a tape material, but this is not limiting as long as the "supporting portion" region shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 can be formed. For example, by changing the material and weaving method of the upper body portion 10 constituting the shirt 100, it is possible to form the "supporting portion" region (or the tightening portion region if there is a tightening force, the stretchable portion region if there is a stretchable force, or the contraction region if there is a contraction force). In such cases, the upper body support section 20 of this embodiment can be formed integrally with the material constituting the upper body section 10. Furthermore, materials or components capable of providing a "supporting portion" may be disposed within the material constituting the upper body section 10. Alternatively, the garment (shirt) 100 of this embodiment may be produced by forming a storage section, such as a pocket, in the area corresponding to the "supporting portion" (on the surface, interior, or back of the upper body section 10) and placing an item capable of exerting a "supporting" force (supporting force or a force that gives the feeling of tape or cloth touching the body) in the storage section. Additionally, as long as a "supporting portion" is formed as shown in the figure, additional "supporting portions" may be formed in other locations. Furthermore, when a "supporting portion" is formed by attaching a tape material (for example, by adhesive fixation, pressure-sensitive fixation, heat-sensitive bonding, sewing, etc.), the effect can be achieved not only with sports shirts (T-shirts, tennis shirts, golf shirts, etc.) but also with ordinary shirts such as dress shirts.

[0063] 12 and 13 are perspective views showing the configuration of clothing (pants, trousers, or tights) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 12 and 13 respectively show the front and back configurations of clothing (trousers / tights) 200 according to this embodiment. Clothing 200 according to this embodiment is clothing that covers the wearer's body and has the configuration of trousers (shorts in the illustrated example).

[0064] The garment (trousers or crotch garment) 200 of this embodiment includes a lower body section 30 that covers at least a portion of the lower body. In this embodiment, the garment is comprised of a waist section 31 that defines an opening 32 for the torso (mainly the abdomen and hips), a crotch section 35 that covers the lower torso (the area around the abdomen and crotch), and a crotch section 36 that covers the legs. Because the trousers 200 (lower body section 30) of this embodiment are in the shape of shorts (half pants), the crotch section 36 is short, but may extend to the ankles (or knees or shins). The trousers 200 of this embodiment may also be in the shape of briefs, which do not cover the legs, or may be swimsuits. While the illustrated trousers 200 are formed by joining left and right fabrics together, they may also be formed by joining a front body section 35a and a back body section 35b of the trousers 200 together, or may be formed by combining other parts. The trousers are not limited to the specific configuration shown.

[0065] The material constituting the lower body portion 30 of this embodiment is a fabric typically used for clothing and has appropriate stretchability for clothing. Note that "stretchability" here refers to properties appropriate for clothing, and does not necessarily require the resilience of rubber (elastomer). Examples of materials (fabrics) constituting the pants 200 (lower body portion 30) include natural fiber materials (e.g., cotton, silk, etc.), synthetic fiber materials (e.g., polyester, etc.), blends of natural and synthetic fiber materials (e.g., polyester and cotton blends), and blends of multiple types of materials (e.g., nylon / polyurethane, rayon / acrylic / polyester, acrylic / polyester / rayon / polyurethane, etc.). Materials such as linen and wool may also be used.

[0066] In the garment (pants) 200 of this embodiment, a lower body support section 40 is formed on the lower body section 30 (or on the material constituting the lower body section 30, in this case, on the material constituting the shorts). In the configuration of this embodiment, the lower body support section 40 is composed of a first lower body support section 41 located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle ("901" in FIG. 3(a)), a second lower body support section 42 located along the iliacus muscle ("902" in FIG. 3(a)), and a third lower body support section 43 located along the piriformis muscle ("905" in FIG. 3(c)).

[0067] The first lower body support part 41 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 41a, 41b that extend along a portion of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip parts 41a, 41b extend upward from a point 45 (45a, 45b) that corresponds to the lower starting point of the psoas major muscle. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the pair of strip parts 41a, 41b do not extend up to the upper side of the psoas major muscle. However, the lower body part 30 may be lengthened upward so that the pair of strip parts 41a, 41b extend further upward, or may be configured to follow the entire psoas major muscle.

[0068] The second lower body support part 42 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 42a, 42b that extend along the iliacus muscle (902). The strip parts 42a, 42b extend along the iliacus muscle (902), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end to the other of the supraspinatus muscle (from the starting point to the ending point). Depending on the body type of the wearer, they may not be formed along the entire iliacus muscle (902), but it is preferable that they are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) in a shape such that the ends of the iliacus muscle (starting point and ending point (or origin, insertion point)) correspond to the starting point and ending point of the strip parts 42a, 42b. In addition, in the configuration of this embodiment, the second lower body support part 42 1 The support part 41 and the second lower body support part 42 are shown as an integrally formed pattern. 1 The pattern of the support part 41 and the pattern of the second lower body support part may be combined.

[0069] The third lower body support section 43 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip sections) 43a, 43b that extend along the piriformis muscle (905). The strip sections 43a, 43b extend along the piriformis muscle (905), and are preferably formed to extend from end to end of the piriformis muscle (from the starting point to the ending point). Depending on the wearer's body type, the strip sections 43a, 43b may not be formed along the entire piriformis muscle (905). However, it is preferable that the strip sections be formed in a range of sizes (or made to order) in a shape that allows the ends of the piriformis muscle (starting point and ending point) to correspond as much as possible to the starting points and ending points of the strip sections 42a, 42b.

[0070] In this embodiment, first lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 are made of tape material. First lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 made of tape material give the muscles the feeling of having tape (or cloth) attached to the muscle locations (901, 902, 905) of clothing (shirt) 100, and can stimulate and support the muscles (901, 902, 905). In one example of this embodiment, first lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 are constructed by attaching tape material to the surface (exposed surface) of lower body section 30. Also, first lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 can be constructed by applying tape material to the back surface (surface facing the body) of lower body section 30. Note that first lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 can also be constructed by applying tape material to both the front and back surfaces of lower body section 30.

[0071] In this embodiment, the tape material constituting lower body support part 40 can be the same as the tape material constituting upper body support part 20 (for example, kinesio tape, sports tape, masking tape, etc.). However, the tape material constituting lower body support part 40 and the tape material constituting upper body support part 20 may be different.

[0072] Furthermore, the width of first lower body support section 41, second lower body support section 42, and third lower body support section 43 of this embodiment can each be, for example, 50 mm or less (preferably, 25 mm to 1 mm), and the same conditions as for the width of the tape material constituting upper body support section 20 can be used. However, the width of the tape material constituting lower body support section 40 and the width of the tape material constituting upper body support section 20 may have different conditions (numerical values). As with the description of the tape material constituting upper body support section 20, in lower body support section 40, it is effective to pinpoint the ends on both sides (origin and insertion) of the relevant muscle, and it was found that narrower widths of these sections (41, 42, 43) (approximately the width corresponding to the muscle: for example, 1 mm to 10 mm) are more effective than wider widths. This is presumably because, like the upper body support unit 20, pinpoint application of the tape material constituting the lower body support unit 40 to the relevant muscles results in a more defined effect (concentrated rather than diffused force) and more reliable support for muscle movement. Experiments conducted by the inventors of the present application have confirmed that the effectiveness of the tape material constituting the lower body support unit 40 increases in the following order: masking tape width (50 mm), half that width (25 mm), and pinpoint width (10 mm or less). Tape widths exceeding 50 mm result in less muscle stimulation (muscle activation), so a width of 50 mm or less (preferably 25 mm or less) is recommended. However, because it can be difficult for some individuals to properly apply the tape material to the appropriate muscles, a method of applying tape over a wide area with a width exceeding or approaching 50 mm (e.g., 50 mm to 100 mm) may be adopted, sacrificing some effectiveness.

[0073] In the configuration of this embodiment, the widths of the first lower body support section 41, the second lower body support section 42, and the third lower body support section 43 can be the same (for example, 5 mm or 10 mm). In this case, there is an advantage in that the same tape material can be used to construct the lower body support section 40. Furthermore, the widths of the first lower body support section 41, the second lower body support section 42, and the third lower body support section 43 do not have to be the same, and they may be different. This is because changing the widths of the first lower body support section 41, the second lower body support section 42, and the third lower body support section 43 may further activate the movement of each muscle, and there may also be cases where changing the widths is desirable due to design requirements.

[0074] Furthermore, because the human body (skeleton, muscles) is generally bilaterally symmetrical, the first lower body support section 41, the second lower body support section 42, and the third lower body support section 43 are each arranged in a bilaterally symmetrical shape. However, in reality, the functions of muscles on the right and left sides may differ (for example, a right-handed person has developed muscles for kicking with the right foot). In this regard, it may be preferable to arrange them asymmetrically along the muscle flow on the right and left sides to suit each individual. In addition, if an asymmetrical arrangement is desired not because of differences in the position of muscles on the left and right sides (subtle differences between individuals) but for reasons such as design requirements, this can be changed within the range in which the lower body support section 40 of this embodiment can function. Furthermore, it is preferable that the lower body support section 40 of this embodiment has ends on both sides (origins or insertions) of the corresponding muscles. However, if the shape is desired for reasons such as design requirements, this can be changed within the range in which the lower body support section 40 of this embodiment can function.

[0075] 14 and 15 are front and back views showing the "supporting portion" of pants 200 according to this embodiment. The "shaded portions" in the drawings correspond to the "supporting portion." Specifically, the "supporting portion" (shaded portions) corresponds to the first lower body support portion 41 (psoas major muscle 901), the second lower body support portion 42 (iliac muscle 902), and the third lower body support portion 43 (piriformis muscle 905). In the above description, the lower body support portion 40 (41, 42, 43) is constructed from a tape material. However, this is not limiting as long as the "supporting portion" region shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 can be formed. For example, the "supporting portion" region can be formed by changing the material or weave of the lower body portion 30 constituting the pants 200. In such a case, the lower body support portion 40 of this embodiment can be integrally formed with the material constituting the lower body portion 30. Furthermore, materials or components capable of providing a "supporting portion" may be disposed within the material constituting the lower body portion 30. Alternatively, the garment (pants) 200 of this embodiment may be produced by forming a storage portion such as a pocket in the area corresponding to the "supporting portion" (on the surface, interior, or back of the lower body portion 30) and placing an item capable of providing a "supporting" force (supporting force or a force that gives the feeling of tape or cloth touching the body) in the storage portion. In addition, as long as a "supporting portion" is formed as shown in the figure, further "supporting portions" may be formed in other locations. Furthermore, when a "supporting portion" is formed by applying a tape material, the effect can be achieved not only with sports pants (such as soccer shorts, tennis shorts, and golf pants), but also with pants such as suit pants (slacks) and jeans.

[0076] Next, a configuration in which the shirt 100 and pants 200 according to this embodiment are combined will be described with reference to Figures 16 and 17. Figures 16 and 17 are front and back views showing a configuration in which the shirt 100 and pants 200 according to this embodiment are combined. A user (wearer) 500 is wearing a complete top and bottom garment 300, i.e., wearing both the shirt 100 and the pants 200.

[0077] 16 and 17, when the shirt 100 and pants 200 (top and bottom garments) according to this embodiment are combined, as shown in Figures 3(a) and (c), "supporting portions" can be formed in areas along the psoas major muscle 901, the iliacus muscle 902, the supraspinatus muscle 903, the teres major muscle 904, and the piriformis muscle 905. In particular, as shown in Figure 16, the upper body first support part 21 and the lower body first support part 41 are combined, and as a result, "supporting portions" can be formed by the tape material (or other means) in areas along the psoas major muscle 901 (over the entire range).

[0078] Furthermore, in addition to combining the shirt 100 and pants 200 (top and bottom garments) according to this embodiment, the top and bottom garments may be integrated into a "jumpsuit." Figures 18 and 19 show the front and back configurations, respectively, of a garment (jumpsuit) 400 according to this embodiment.

[0079] In the coveralls 400 of this embodiment, the upper body part 10 and the lower body part 30 are integrated into one piece (the main body of the upper and lower garments). A part of the coveralls 400 (such as the back) may be provided with buttons or a zipper to make it easier to put on and take off. The coveralls 400 may be used for construction sites, coveralls for factory work (for example, car maintenance), as well as full-body tights, wetsuits used for surfing or scuba diving, and swimsuits.

[0080] 20 and 21 are front and rear views showing the "supporting portion" of jumpsuit 400 according to this embodiment. The "shaded portion" in the figures corresponds to the "supporting portion." This content overlaps with what has been described above, so for the sake of clarity, a detailed explanation will be omitted. However, as described above, the continuous support section 50 (upper body support section 20, lower body support section 40) combining upper body first support section 21 and lower body first support section 41 can be constructed from tape material, and the area of the "supporting portion" can be formed by changing the material and weaving method.

[0081] Furthermore, the configuration of pants (belly warmer pants) 600 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 22 and 23. Figures 22 and 23 are a front view and a back view showing the configuration of belly warmer pants 600 according to this embodiment.

[0082] In the belly warmer pants 600 of this embodiment, a belly warmer portion 39 (elastic portion) is provided toward the upper end 31 of the lower body portion 30. As shown in FIG. 22, the belly warmer pants 600 are formed as a continuous support portion 50 that combines the upper body first support portion 21, lower body first support portion 41, and lower body second support portion 42 of the above-described embodiment. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, a lower body third support portion 43 (43a, 43b) is formed above the user's legs 501 (near the buttocks) and located along the piriformis muscle 905. According to experiments conducted by the inventors of the present application, it was confirmed that subjects who wore the belly warmer pants 600 of this embodiment naturally lost waist weight within three weeks (some subjects experienced a weight loss effect of losing 10 cm from their waist).

[0083] When using the belly warmer pants 600 of this embodiment, it is possible to combine it with the shirt 101 shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. FIGS. 24 and 25 are perspective views showing the front and back configurations, respectively, of the garment (shirt) 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The shirt 101 according to this embodiment does not have the upper body first support section 21, which is located along a portion of the psoas major muscle (901) of the shirt 100 shown in FIG. 8. The other configuration of the shirt 101 according to this embodiment is the same as that of the shirt 100 shown in FIG. 8. Although the shirt 101 shown in FIG. 24 does not have the upper body first support section 21, the corresponding portion is formed in the belly warmer pants 600 shown in FIG. 22, so that combining the two provides a complementary look.

[0084] According to experiments conducted by the inventors of the present application, although lower body exercise is more stable when wearing the pants (200 or 600) of this embodiment, it has been confirmed that athletic ability is also improved when exercising without wearing the pants (200 or 600) of this embodiment and instead wearing the shirt 101 shown in Figures 24 and 25. This is presumably because the shirt 101 of this embodiment is formed with the upper body second support section 22 located along the supraspinatus (903) and the upper body third support section 23 located along the teres major (904), thereby supporting and activating these muscles (903, 904), thereby naturally promoting the flow of the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians. Furthermore, when comparing the shirt 100 of this embodiment with the shirt 101, the shirt 100 is more balanced and preferable (for example, there may be differences such as less fatigue after exercise). <Example> Next, examples (experimental examples and comparative examples) using clothing according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28 and FIGS. 29 to 31. FIG.

[0085] FIG. 26 is a table showing the results before (Comparative Example "Before") and after (Example "After") the shirt 101 of this embodiment (shown in FIGS. 24 and 25) was worn by subjects. The subjects were 17 people, No. 1 to No. 17. The shirt 101 of this embodiment was made by attaching tape material to the back of a regular T-shirt, and this was used as the example. The width of the tape used was 25 mm. Specifically, a product called "Black Silica Knee Support" (manufactured by Holon Co., Ltd.: quality indication materials are cotton, nylon, and polyurethane) was cut into tape-like shapes to use as the tape material, which was then attached to the specified locations.

[0086] "Standing on one leg" in Figure 26 indicates the number of seconds that the subject was able to stand on one leg, with a maximum measurement time of 60 seconds.

[0087] "Forward bending" indicates the angle (and change from before to after) when bending forward. To ensure objectivity over manual measurement, "forward bending" refers to the angle in the posture analysis report, which was obtained by capturing and analyzing images using a posture analysis app (Android smartphone app) developed by Sysnavia, Inc. An example of the posture analysis report (Subject No. 13) is shown in FIG. 27. (e-1) in FIG. 27 shows the results of forward bending "before wearing" (Comparative Example), and (e-2) shows the results of forward bending "after wearing" (Example). Similarly, (a-1) to (d-1) show the results "before wearing" (Comparative Example), and (a-2) to (d-2) show the results "before wearing" (Comparative Example). The results of forward bending are shown in the table in FIG. 26 because they are easy to understand for explaining flexibility. However, the results also show that the axis became straighter and flexibility improved in the other items (a-2) to (d-2).

[0088] "Arm wrestling" in Figure 26 shows the results (before and after) of how many seconds it took for a pair of people with similar physiques and strength to win. "Aiki-nage" is a test in which the partner holds down both hands of the subject, and the subject tries to lift both hands up. Results where the arms do not lift are marked "X", and results where the arms are lifted after a long time are marked "△". Results where the arms are lifted quickly are marked "O". The target for an "O" is within 5 seconds, and a △ is 10 to 20 seconds. The other items basically follow this pattern.

[0089] "Standing up" is a test in which the partner holds down the shoulders of the subject sitting in a chair with both hands, and the subject stands up while being held down. If the subject is unable to stand up, the result is "X". "Arm twisting" is a test in which the partner twists the subject's arm, and the subject tries to return it to its original twisted position. "Caring" is a test in which the subject tries to wake up a sleeping person (number of seconds). If the subject is unable to wake up, the result is "X".

[0090] "Activity," "Stability," "Comfort," and "Arousal" in Figure 26 are index items (two-dimensional mood scale) that cannot be fully captured in numerical values for improving athletic ability. This "two-dimensional mood scale" is based on the paper "Psychological Effects of Wearing Compression Wear for Sports" (by Nakazawa Fumi (Hosei University) et al.) in the Bulletin of the Hosei University Physical Education and Sports Center 30, 29-34 (2012). The questionnaire for the two-dimensional mood scale (calculation formula for the items) is shown in Figure 28.

[0091] Looking at the experimental results shown in Figure 26, the values (number of seconds) for "standing on one leg" for subjects No. 5 and No. 13 have improved significantly. (The other subjects were able to stand on one leg almost from the beginning.) The value for subject No. 11 has dropped significantly, but this is because he was laughing and was unable to stand. Normally this would be omitted from the table, but since it is included as an experimental result, it can be ignored.

[0092] In the "forward bending" test shown in Figure 26, the change from front to back improved by an average of 5.5°, confirming that wearing the shirt 101 of this embodiment improved flexibility. For No. 13, the forward bending figure improved by 17° just by wearing the shirt, significantly improving flexibility. This can be clearly seen from a comparison between (e-1) and (e-2) in Figure 27. This difference is remarkable when simply wearing the shirt 101 of this embodiment without any exercise, massage, or stretching.

[0093] In "arm wrestling" shown in Figure 26, the time improved by an average of 6.3 seconds when changing from front to back. In "standing up," the time improved by an average of 1.6 seconds when changing from front to back. In "arm twisting," the number of people who could do it also increased when changing from front to back.

[0094] In the "caregiving" category, the average change from before to after was improved by 6.6 seconds. In addition, subjects No. 5 and No. 16 in the "caregiving" category were unable to lift their pants with Shirt 101, but were able to lift them with Pants 200, and so were marked with a "△".

[0095] As you can see, even just looking at the averages of the 17 subjects, the improvement in athletic ability was clearly confirmed. And when looking at the individual subjects rather than the average figures, some people showed significant improvements.

[0096] Looking at the results of "activity," "stability," "comfort," and "alertness" (two-dimensional mood scale) in Fig. 26, the average scores for activity were increased by 4.1 points, stability by 3.2 points, comfort by 6.9 points, and alertness by 1.2 points, respectively, showing an improvement in scores for all items. Therefore, the effect of the shirt 101 of this example was confirmed even on the two-dimensional mood scale.

[0097] Next, the results of an experiment to improve movement in tennis are shown in Figures 29(a) to (c). The same subject's number (e.g., No. 21) represents the same person. In this experiment, tape material (50 mm wide masking tape) was attached to the sportswear (tennis wear) at the corresponding locations of muscles 901 to 905 shown in Figure 3, and the test was conducted in the state of clothing 300 shown in Figures 16 and 17.

[0098] Figure 29(a) shows the results for forehands, Figure 29(b) shows the results for backhands, and Figure 29(c) shows the results for serves. "Comparison" shows the results when wearing regular sportswear, and "wear" shows the results when tape material (50 mm wide masking tape) was attached to the sportswear at the corresponding locations of muscles 901 to 905 shown in Figure 3, creating the state of clothing 300 shown in Figures 16 and 17. Cells with particularly good results in Figures 29(a) to (c) are marked up.

[0099] Figure 29(a) shows the results for the forehand. While the average ball spin was roughly the same, the swing speed change rate was 108.9 (105.6 km / h → 108.9 km / h), and the ball speed change rate was 110 (104.1 km / h → 110 km / h), resulting in an increase of approximately 6 km / h in ball speed. While training and improving form would be required to increase ball speed by 6 km / h, simply wearing the shirt 100 of this embodiment produced remarkable results. In particular, at the level of top amateurs and professionals, the benefits of increasing ball speed simply by wearing the shirt 100 (or, in some cases, the pants 200) are immeasurable. This increase in speed can mean the difference between becoming a top professional at the professional level, or in baseball, the difference between being drafted and becoming a professional, and in professional baseball, it can be a major difference between becoming a top professional.

[0100] Figure 29(b) shows the results for the backhand. Looking at the average values, the rate of change of swing speed increased to 103.7 (85.3 km / h → 88.4 km / h), and the rate of change of ball speed increased to 104.5 (92.4 km / h → 96.5 km / h).

[0101] There was no significant change in the serving results in Figure 29(c), but this is presumably because the serve had to land in the opponent's court, so even if flexibility or athletic ability improved, it was difficult to reflect this in the numbers.

[0102] 30 and 31 show the results (average values of forehand strokes for four players) of playing tennis before and after wearing the shirt 100 and pants 200 of this embodiment, respectively. Specifically, the results shown in FIG. 31 were obtained by applying tape material (50 mm wide masking tape) to the sportswear used in the test shown in FIG. 30 at the corresponding locations of the muscles 901 to 905 shown in FIG. 3, resulting in the garment 300 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. In both figures, (a) represents ball rotation, (b) represents swing speed, and (c) represents ball speed. Measurements were performed using a tennis smart sensor manufactured by Sony Corporation. The same applies to the test results shown in FIG. 29.

[0103] As can be seen from both figures (comparative example and experimental example), the ball spin rate increased from +4.5 (note that slices are shown as negative numbers) to +4.8, swing speed increased from 108 km / h to 114 km / h, and ball speed increased from 99 km / h to 111 km / h. Significant effects were confirmed in all categories. It is particularly striking that ball speed increased by more than 10 km / h just by wearing the clothing of this embodiment (100 and 200). And in this experiment, the person who experienced the greatest change in ball speed was from 98 km / h to 124 km / h (127%).

[0104] The configuration and examples of this embodiment have been described above. As can be understood from the above description, according to the garment (shirt) 100 of this embodiment, the upper body support section 20 is formed on the upper body section 10 that covers at least a portion of the upper body. The upper body support section 20 includes a first upper body support section 21 located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle (901), a second upper body support section 22 located along the supraspinatus muscle (903), and a third upper body support section located along the teres major muscle (904). By supporting the muscles, the muscles can be activated, allowing the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians to flow naturally. As a result, the wearer's muscles (or the entire body, including muscles and joints, etc.) can be supported and their athletic ability and flexibility improved during sports, transportation, nursing care, etc.

[0105] In addition, according to the clothing (pants) 200 of this embodiment, a lower body support section 40 is formed on the lower body section 30 that covers at least a portion of the lower body, and the lower body support section 40 is combined with a clothing (lower body garment) including a first lower body support section 41 located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle (901), a second lower body support section 42 located along the iliacus muscle (902), and a third lower body support section located along the piriformis muscle (905). This supports and activates the muscles in the lower body as well as the upper body, thereby naturally facilitating the flow of the Ren Mai and Du Mai meridians. Furthermore, the third lower body support section located at the piriformis muscle makes it easier to maintain balance between the top and bottom and the front and back.

[0106] In the shirt 100 of the embodiment described above, the upper body second support parts 22 (22a, 22b) are arranged to extend slightly upward as shown in Fig. 3. When the shirt 100 fits the body relatively snugly, this occurs along the extension of the supraspinatus (903), but when the shirt 100 fits the body a little loosely (loosely), the upper body second support parts 22 (22a, 22b) are arranged along the supraspinatus (903) on the shirt 100, and when the shirt 100 is taken off, the arrangement (extension) of the upper body second support parts 22 (22a, 22b) may be slightly different from that shown in Fig. 3. 4(a), the supraspinatus muscle (903) also has width, so depending on which line in the range along the supraspinatus muscle (903) the upper body second support parts 22 (22a, 22b) are placed on, the placement of the upper body second support parts 22 (22a, 22b) may change compared to that shown in Fig. 3. The same is true for the upper body third support parts 23 (23a, 23b) (and since the teres major muscle (904) also has width, depending on which line the upper body third support parts 23 (23a, 23b) are placed on), the placement (extension) of the upper body third support parts 23 (23a, 23b) may differ slightly from that shown in Fig. 3.

[0107] 32 and 33 show an example of a shirt 100 according to the present embodiment, and correspond to FIGS. 9 and 11 in the above-described embodiment, respectively. In the illustrated shirt 100, the upper body second support portions 22 (22a, 22b) extend somewhat parallel to one another, and the upper body third support portions 23 (23a, 23b) extend slightly downward. When the shirt 100 is looser, for example, the upper body second support portions 22 (22a, 22b) may extend slightly downward when the shirt 100 is taken off and laid flat. Furthermore, when the shirt 100 is looser, for example, the upper body third support portions 23 (23a, 23b) may extend somewhat parallel to one another (or may extend slightly upward in some cases). These arrangements are such that the upper body second support portion 22 (22a, 22b) and the upper body third support portion 23 (23a, 23b) are positioned along the supraspinatus (903) and teres major (904), and then the upper body second support portion 22 and the upper body third support portion 23 are viewed in the configuration of the shirt 100 alone, resulting in configuration examples such as those shown in Figures 32 and 33. Note that when the support portions (21, 22, 23) of the shirts (100, 101, 102) of this embodiment are positioned inside the shirt body, a relatively loose shirt tends to be more likely to produce the effect of this embodiment due to contact stimulation.

[0108] Fig. 34 shows a modified example 102 of the shirt according to this embodiment. Fig. 34 corresponds to Fig. 10 in the above-described embodiment, and the back configuration of the shirt 102 of this embodiment is the same as that shown in Fig. 11 or Fig. 33.

[0109] In the shirt 102 shown in FIG. 34, in addition to the first upper body support parts 21 (21a, 21b), an additional upper body support part 21e (or fourth upper body support part) is formed. The additional upper body support part 21e (fourth upper body support part) is positioned so that it extends from a point moved toward the left rib cage, using the solar plexus (21f) as a reference, to the tanden (21g) part. The tanden (21g) is located approximately three fingers below the navel. The angle at which the additional upper body support part 21e extends (the angle at which it extends obliquely) is 20° to 25° (approximately 23° (23.4°) in one example) with respect to the vertical direction.

[0110] The additional upper body support part 21e (fourth upper body support part) increases body rotation. Compared to when the shirt 102 of this embodiment is not worn (comparative example), when the shirt 102 of this embodiment is worn, body rotation in the horizontal direction increases by 10 to 20 degrees to the left and right (the sum of the increased angles to the left and right is an increase of 20 to 40 degrees). This increased angle is the average value for multiple subjects. The additional upper body support part 21e (fourth upper body support part) increases the angle of horizontal rotation, making it suitable for playing golf. Note that when using the shirt 102 of this embodiment for golf, the amount of rotation increases, so it is preferable to wear the pants 200 of this embodiment to stabilize the lower body.

[0111] FIG. 35 shows the results of a golf test performed while wearing the shirt 102 and pants 200 of this embodiment. Six subjects (No. 31 to No. 36) performed this test. The comparative example shows the results of a golf swing performed without wearing the shirt 102 and pants 200, while the example shows the results of a golf swing performed while wearing the shirt 102 and pants 200. The test was performed at a golf driving range, and the club used was an iron. The flight distance and left / right deviation were estimated visually, and the left 10 in the figure (table) indicates a curve of 10 meters to the left. The remarks are the subject's impressions.

[0112] All six subjects (No. 31 to No. 36) saw an increase in flight distance. The experimental results (and the subjects' impressions) showed that, in addition to the increase in flight distance due to the increased swing speed, the significant effect was that the swing and shot were stabilized due to less lateral deviation. Furthermore, many subjects commented that the swing was no longer tense, allowing them to shoot with confidence (no more tension, lighter hits, more solid). Furthermore, looking at not only the subjects' impressions but also the experimental results, the percentage of "center" shots increased with the Example compared to the Comparative Example.

[0113] Wearing the shirt 102 of this embodiment (and the pants 200 for stabilizing the lower body) not only provides the effect of the shirt 100 of the above-described embodiment (FIG. 10, etc.), but also increases the horizontal body rotation angle (angle at which the shoulders rotate). In other words, by forming the additional upper body support part 21e (fourth upper body support part), body rotation increases, and swing ability (for example, golf swing) can be improved.

[0114] In the garment 100 (101, 102, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, etc.) of this embodiment, when a tape with a heat-sensitive adhesive (cloth tape) is used as the tape material, a tape product 800 such as that shown in FIG. 36 can be used. The tape product 800 is composed of a fabric portion (tape portion) 810 and a core portion (winding center portion) 820 around which the fabric portion (tape portion) 810 is wound. In this embodiment, the fabric portion (tape portion) 810 is made of cotton (e.g., cotton 40 smooth), but may be made of other fabric materials (or tape materials). The width of the fabric portion (tape portion) 810 is 10 mm to 30 mm (in this example, 20 mm ± 5 mm). A first surface (front surface) 811 of the fabric portion (tape portion) 810 has the fabric material (e.g., cotton) exposed, and a second surface (back surface) 812 is coated with a heat-sensitive adhesive. The heat-sensitive adhesive becomes adhesive when ironed, and can be bonded (applied) by simply applying heat with an iron (e.g., 140-160°C: dry) for about 15-20 seconds. The heat-sensitive adhesive is, for example, an aqueous silylated urethane resin adhesive, but is not particularly limited.

[0115] While the present invention has been described above using preferred embodiments, these descriptions are not limiting and various modifications are possible. The configurations and methods of the above-described embodiments and modifications are mutually applicable. For example, the configuration of the shirt 100 (101) of this embodiment may be designed to open in the front and have buttons or zippers to accommodate the need for dressing / changing clothes when providing care. While the shirt has been described primarily as a T-shirt, a collared shirt is generally required for golf, so a collared shirt is preferable. Furthermore, the lower body third support portion 43, located along the piriformis muscle (905), alleviates the strong pulling sensation caused by gravitational force. Therefore, if the discomfort is not a concern, the lower body third support portion 43 can be removed. While applying tape directly to the body is not prohibited, the garments of this embodiment (100, 101, 102, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, etc.) are more convenient. According to tests conducted by the inventors of the present application, when the tape is applied directly to the body, the effect is reduced (for example, halved) compared to when the garment of this embodiment is worn. In addition, although many examples of sports (tennis, etc.) have been shown in the above-described embodiments, there are also advantages other than sports, such as making it lighter (easier) to carry when carrying something, and making it easier for both the caregiver and the person being cared for when caring for someone. [Industrial Applicability]

[0116] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide clothing that can support the wearer's muscles, joints, etc., and improve athletic ability and flexibility when playing sports, carrying, receiving care, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0117] 10 Upper body part 11 Collar 12 Sleeves 15 Torso 15a Front 15b Back 19 Bottom end 20 Upper body support section 21 Upper body first support section 21e Additional upper body support (fourth upper body support) 22 Upper body second support section 23 Upper body third support section 31 Waist 32 Aperture 35 Crotch area 35a Front 35b Back 36 Crotch 39 Belly wrap 40 Lower body support section 41 Lower body first support section 42 Lower body second support section 43 Lower body third support section 50 Continuous support section 100 shirts (T-shirts) 101 Shirt 102 shirt 200 Pants 400 joints 600 Belly warmer pants 810 Cloth part (tape part) 800 Tape Products 901 Psoas major 902 Iliacus muscle 903 Supraspinatus 904 Teres major 905 Piriformis muscle 1000 Athletic Clothing

Claims

1. A support part attached to clothing, The support portion includes an upper body first support portion located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, The upper body first support portion is a strip portion having a rectangular structure and an inverted V shape, The first upper body support part is a support part that stimulates at least a part of the psoas major muscle to activate the muscle, and is formed by changing the material of the clothing.

2. The support portion further includes: A second upper body support part located along the supraspinatus muscle; The support section according to claim 1 , further comprising: an upper body third support section positioned along the teres major muscle.

3. The support section according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support section is integrally formed with a material constituting an upper body section that covers at least a part of the upper body.

4. The support section according to claim 2 , wherein the width of the first upper body support section, the width of the second upper body support section, and the width of the third upper body support section are each 50 mm or less.

5. A support part attached to clothing, The support portion is a first lower body support part located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle; A second support part for the lower body located along the iliacus muscle; Including, the first lower body support portion and the second lower body support portion are each a strip portion having a rectangular shape, The combination of the first lower body support part and the second lower body support part has a V-shape, the lower body first support part is a support part that stimulates at least a part of the psoas major muscle to activate the muscle, The second lower body support part is a support part that stimulates the iliacus muscle to activate the muscle, The first lower body support portion and the second lower body support portion are formed by changing the material of clothing.

6. The support section according to claim 5 , wherein the first lower body support section and the second lower body support section are integrally formed to form the V-shape.

7. The support section according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising a third lower body support section positioned along the piriformis muscle.

8. The support section according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the support section is formed integrally with a material that forms a lower body section that covers at least a part of the lower body.

9. The support section according to claim 7 , wherein the width of the first lower body support section, the width of the second lower body support section, and the width of the third lower body support section are each 50 mm or less.

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