Exercise tights

Abstract

To provide exercise tights capable of properly supporting the body of a wearer during exercise.SOLUTION: Exercise tights 3 comprise a body cloth 10, a first member, and a second member. The first member is disposed at least in a region corresponding to the inside of the thigh region of a first leg in a first tubular portion 12 and a region corresponding to the inside of the thigh region of a second leg in a second tubular portion 14. The second member is disposed at least in a region corresponding to the outside of the thigh region of the first leg in the first tubular portion 12 and a region corresponding to the outside of the thigh region of the second leg in the second tubular portion 14. The exercise tights 3 include a first portion including the body cloth 10, a second portion including the body cloth 10 and the first member, and a third portion including the body cloth 10 and the second member. Among the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability, and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to athletic tights. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, athletic tights have been known that support athletes' movements and maintain posture during exercise (for example, Patent Document 1). These types of athletic tights are made by combining materials with different tensions depending on the required function. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2013 / 179440 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Athletic tights are required to properly support the wearer's body while following the muscle movements that accompany exercise, but conventional athletic tights have room for improvement in terms of providing proper support to the wearer's body.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in light of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide exercise tights that can adequately support the wearer's body during exercise. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The athletic tights of one embodiment of the present disclosure comprise a main body fabric including a first tubular portion configured to surround a first leg of a wearer, a second tubular portion configured to surround a second leg of the wearer, and a third tubular portion configured to surround the buttocks of the wearer, a first member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric, and a second member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric, and the athletic tights include a first portion including the main body fabric, a second portion including the main body fabric and the first member, and a third portion including the main body fabric and the second member. and a third portion including a first portion having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion having a second cylindrical portion, wherein the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability, the first member is disposed at least in a region of the first cylindrical portion corresponding to the inner thigh of the first leg and a region of the second cylindrical portion corresponding to the inner thigh of the second leg, and the second member is disposed at least in a region of the first cylindrical portion corresponding to the outer thigh of the first leg and a region of the second cylindrical portion corresponding to the outer thigh of the second leg. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide exercise tights that can adequately support the wearer's body during exercise. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view schematically showing exercise tights according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view schematically showing the athletic tights shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a side view schematically showing the exercise tights shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a region in which a plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first modified example of a low-elasticity region. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a second modified example of a low-elasticity region. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a third modified example of a low-elasticity region. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a first modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 9] 1. FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing a second modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 10] 1. FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing a third modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a fourth modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing a fifth modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing a sixth modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing exercise tights according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a schematic rear view of the athletic tights shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] FIG. 15 is a side view schematically showing the athletic tights shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 17] FIG. 15 is a front view schematically showing a modified example of the athletic tights shown in FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a schematic rear view of the athletic tights shown in FIG. 17. [Figure 19] FIG. 18 is a side view schematically showing the athletic tights shown in FIG. 17. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing exercise tights according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a schematic rear view of the athletic tights shown in FIG. 20. [Figure 22] FIG. 21 is a side view schematically showing the athletic tights shown in FIG. 20. [Figure 23] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a schematic view of a low-stretch area in the athletic tights shown in FIG. 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present disclosure will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications, identical or equivalent components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate. The dimensions of the components in each drawing are enlarged or reduced as appropriate to facilitate understanding. Some components that are not important for explaining the embodiments are omitted from the drawings.

[0010] Furthermore, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second are used to describe various components, but these terms are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components.

[0011] In the embodiments, the terms "front-to-back direction," "up-down direction," and "left-to-right direction" may be used to indicate directions. Each direction refers to a direction relative to the body of the wearer of the athletic tights when the wearer is standing. In other words, the rear direction refers to the direction in which the wearer's back is facing, and the front direction refers to the direction opposite the rear direction across the wearer. In addition, in athletic tights, the surface facing the front is also referred to as the front, and the surface facing the rear is also referred to as the back. The left-to-right outer sides of athletic tights may also be referred to as the outer sides of the components of the athletic tights.

[0012] [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a front view that schematically shows athletic tights 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a back view that schematically shows athletic tights 1. Fig. 3 is a side view that schematically shows athletic tights 1. Figs. 1 to 3 show the shape of athletic tights 1 when worn by a wearer, and the wearer is not shown.

[0013] The athletic tights 1 are designed to be worn by the wearer when exercising, such as running. The athletic tights 1 are also called compression tights. The athletic tights 1 are configured to support the muscles during exercise by adhering closely to the wearer's body and compressing the body, while also reducing energy loss by suppressing muscle vibrations associated with exercise. In the following description, the athletic tights 1 are shaped to fit above the wearer's knees, but they may also be shaped to fit below the wearer's knees, for example, down to the ankles.

[0014] The athletic tights 1 comprise a main fabric 10. The main fabric 10 constitutes the basic shape of the athletic tights 1. The main fabric 10 may have high stretchability in any direction along the wearer's body. The main fabric 10 is composed of synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon. The main fabric 10 may be composed entirely of a single piece of fabric, or may be composed of multiple pieces of fabric joined together by any joining method such as sewing or welding.

[0015] The main body fabric 10 includes a first tubular portion 12, a second tubular portion 14, and a third tubular portion 16. The first tubular portion 12 is configured to surround a first leg of the wearer. The second tubular portion 14 is configured to surround a second leg of the wearer. The third tubular portion 16 is configured to surround the buttocks of the wearer. In this embodiment, the third tubular portion 16 is configured to further surround the waist of the wearer. In this case, the front side of the third tubular portion 16 is configured to surround the abdomen of the wearer. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 3, the first leg is the wearer's right leg, and the second leg is the wearer's left leg.

[0016] The athletic tights 1 further include a first low-stretch material as a first component. The degree of stretch of the first low-stretch material is equal to or less than the degree of stretch of the main fabric 10. The degree of stretch can be evaluated by the elongation rate (the ratio of the length in a predetermined direction when the predetermined load is applied to the length before the load is applied) when a predetermined load is applied to stretch the fabric in a predetermined direction. A small elongation rate indicates low stretchability, while a large elongation rate indicates high stretchability. The first low-stretch material is composed of, for example, a synthetic resin. The first low-stretch material is attached to the main fabric 10 as multiple low-stretch elements 30 by a bonding method such as printing. Attaching the first low-stretch material to the main fabric 10 as multiple low-stretch elements 30 makes it easier for gaps to form between the multiple low-stretch elements 30. Therefore, it is easier to ensure the breathability of the athletic tights 1 and make the athletic tights 1 more easily follow the movement of the legs than if the first low-elasticity material were attached to the main fabric 10 as, for example, a sheet-like member.

[0017] The plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main fabric 10. The inner surface of the main fabric 10 is the surface of the main fabric 10 that faces the body of the wearer. The outer surface of the main fabric 10 is the surface opposite the inner surface of the main fabric 10, and is the surface that is exposed to the outside when worn by a wearer. In this embodiment, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged on the outer surface of the main fabric 10.

[0018] The athletic tights 1 further include an auxiliary fabric 50 as a second component. The auxiliary fabric 50 may have high stretchability in any direction along the wearer's body. The degree of stretchability of the auxiliary fabric 50 is not particularly limited, but may be the same as the degree of stretchability of the main fabric 10. The auxiliary fabric 50 is composed of synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon. The auxiliary fabric 50 may be composed entirely of a single piece of fabric, or may be composed of multiple pieces of fabric joined together by any joining method such as sewing or welding.

[0019] The auxiliary fabric 50 is smaller than the main fabric 10. The auxiliary fabric 50 is continuous across the region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the inner thigh of the first leg, the region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the inner thigh of the second leg, and the region of the third tubular portion 16. This allows the integrally formed auxiliary fabric 50 to be positioned in the main fabric 10 at a location corresponding to a body part that particularly requires support during exercise. Note that, in this specification, when the exercise tights 1 are laid flat on a flat surface and viewed from the front, the side closest to the body is defined as the outer thigh of the first leg, and the side opposite the outer thigh is defined as the inner thigh, based on the left-right center line of the first tubular portion 12. For the second leg, the outer thigh and inner thigh are defined in the same way as for the first leg, except that the left and right are reversed.

[0020] The auxiliary fabric 50 is arranged on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main fabric 10. The auxiliary fabric 50 may be arranged on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main fabric 10 that is different from the surface on which the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged. This prevents the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 from interfering with each other in the areas where the main fabric 10, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30, and the auxiliary fabric 50 overlap, allowing the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 to be stably attached to the main fabric 10.

[0021] In this embodiment, the auxiliary fabric 50 is disposed on the inner surface of the main fabric 10. This makes it difficult for the auxiliary fabric 50 to be seen from the outside when the wearer is wearing the athletic tights 1, which makes it easier to improve the design of the athletic tights 1.

[0022] The auxiliary fabric 50 may be attached to the main fabric 10 at multiple positions on the surface of the auxiliary fabric 50 facing the main fabric 10. For example, the auxiliary fabric 50 may be attached to the main fabric 10 via multiple adhesive dots arranged at approximately equal intervals on the surface of the auxiliary fabric 50 facing the main fabric 10. This makes it less likely that the auxiliary fabric 50 will shift from its position on the main fabric 10, even during vigorous exercise by the wearer. Furthermore, compared to when the auxiliary fabric 50 is surface-bonded to the main fabric 10, the athletic tights 1 can more easily follow the wearer's movements. The auxiliary fabric 50 may be attached to the main fabric 10 by any joining method, such as sewing or welding, at positions on the contour line or near the contour line on the surface of the auxiliary fabric 50 facing the main fabric 10. The auxiliary fabric 50 may be attached to the main fabric 10 both at multiple positions on the surface of the auxiliary fabric 50 facing the main fabric 10 and at positions on the contour line or near the contour line.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a region in which a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged. The region in which a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged is also referred to as a low-stretch region 32. As shown in FIG. 4, in the low-stretch region 32, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 may be arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern in the main body fabric 10. The low-stretch region 32 has a shape that extends in a predetermined direction (the vertical direction in FIG. 4) and a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction (the horizontal direction in FIG. 4). The degree of stretchability of the low-stretch region 32 in the predetermined direction may differ from the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch region 32 in the direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction.

[0024] In the example shown in FIG. 4 , the shape of the low-stretch elements 30 has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. Specifically, the shape of the low-stretch elements 30 is a substantially diamond shape. The low-stretch elements 30 are arranged so that diagonals run along the vertical and horizontal directions of FIG. 4 . The vertical direction of the low-stretch elements 30 is the lateral direction, and the lateral direction of the low-stretch elements 30 is the longitudinal direction. In this case, the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch elements 30 in the longitudinal direction is lower than the degree of stretchability in the lateral direction. Therefore, it is easy to design the low-stretch region 32 so that the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch elements 30 in the longitudinal direction is lower than the degree of stretchability in the lateral direction of the low-stretch elements 30. In this way, by adjusting the longitudinal and lateral directions of the low-stretch elements 30 that make up the repeating pattern, it is possible to impart directionality to the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch region 32.

[0025] In the low-stretch region 32, the repeating pattern of the arrangement of the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 may be a repeating pattern in which the intervals between the low-stretch elements 30 vary for each position within the low-stretch region 32. Furthermore, the low-stretch elements 30 may have different sizes, shapes, orientations, etc. for each position where they are arranged. This allows the degree of stretchability to be continuously changed for each position within the low-stretch region 32.

[0026] Fig. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a first modified example of the low-elasticity region 32. Fig. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a second modified example of the low-elasticity region 32. Fig. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a third modified example of the low-elasticity region 32. In each of the modified examples shown in Figs. 5 to 7, explanations of matters common to the low-elasticity element 30 and low-elasticity region 32 of this embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0027] In the example shown in Fig. 5, the low-stretch elements 30A arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern in the low-stretch region 32A have a substantially circular shape. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the low-stretch elements 30B arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern in the low-stretch region 32B have a substantially square shape. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the low-stretch elements 30C arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern in the low-stretch region 32C have a substantially equilateral triangular shape. None of the low-stretch elements 30A to 30C need have a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. That is, the length in the vertical direction and the length in the horizontal direction in each figure may be substantially the same for the low-stretch elements 30A to 30C.

[0028] The low-elasticity region 32 may be provided over the entire vertical area of ​​the outside of at least one of the first and second tubular portions 12 and 14, or over 30% or more of the vertical area, 50% or more of the vertical area, or 80% or more of the vertical area. The proportion of the low-elasticity region 32 in the first tubular portion 12 is calculated as the proportion of the length of a line segment connecting the upper and lower ends of the low-elasticity region 32 when the vertical dimension of the outside of the first tubular portion 12 is taken as 100%. The proportion of the low-elasticity region 32 in the second tubular portion 14 is calculated as the proportion of the length of a line segment connecting the upper and lower ends of the low-elasticity region 32 when the vertical dimension of the outside of the second tubular portion 14 is taken as 100%.

[0029] 1 to 3, the low-elasticity region 32 includes at least a region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg, a region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg, and a region of the third tubular portion 16 corresponding to the back of the wearer's waist. This allows the low-elasticity region 32 to be positioned at a position corresponding to a body part that particularly requires support during exercise, thereby providing more appropriate support for the wearer's body during exercise.

[0030] The athletic tights 1 include a first portion including a main body fabric 10, a second portion including the main body fabric 10 and low-stretch elements 30 as a first member, a third portion including the main body fabric 10 and auxiliary fabric 50 as a second member, and a fourth portion including the main body fabric 10, low-stretch elements 30, and auxiliary fabric 50. The first portion is a portion of the main body fabric 10 where the low-stretch elements 30 and auxiliary fabric 50 are not arranged. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the first portions are the gaps between the low-stretch elements 30 in the region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of a first leg, the gaps between the low-stretch elements 30 in the region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of a second leg, the portion around the hem of the first tubular portion 12, and the portion around the hem of the second tubular portion 14.

[0031] The second portion is a portion of the main fabric 10 where low-stretch elements 30 are arranged and where no auxiliary fabric 50 is arranged. In the example shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the second portion is a portion of the first tubular portion 12 where a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged in a region corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg, and a portion of the second tubular portion 14 where a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged in a region corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg.

[0032] The third portion is a portion of the main fabric 10 where no low-stretch elements 30 are arranged and where auxiliary fabric 50 is arranged. In the example shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the third portion is a portion of the first tubular portion 12 in a region corresponding to the inner thigh of the first leg where no low-stretch elements 30 are arranged, a portion of the second tubular portion 14 in a region corresponding to the inner thigh of the second leg where no low-stretch elements 30 are arranged, and a portion of the region corresponding to the third tubular portion 16 where no low-stretch elements 30 are arranged.

[0033] The fourth portion is a portion of the main fabric 10 where the low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 are arranged. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 3, the fourth portion is a portion of the first tubular portion 12 where the low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 are arranged in a region corresponding to the vicinity of the boundary between the inner and outer thighs of the first leg, a portion of the second tubular portion 14 where the low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 are arranged in a region corresponding to the vicinity of the boundary between the inner and outer thighs of the second leg, and a portion of the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the back of the wearer's waist.

[0034] Of the first, second, third, and fourth portions, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the fourth portion has the lowest. The degree of stretchability of the second portion may be equal to or different from the degree of stretchability of the third portion. If the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch elements 30 is higher than the degree of stretchability of the auxiliary fabric 50, the degree of stretchability of the second portion is higher than the degree of stretchability of the third portion. If the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch elements 30 is lower than the degree of stretchability of the auxiliary fabric 50, the degree of stretchability of the second portion is lower than the degree of stretchability of the third portion. If the degree of stretchability of the low-stretch elements 30 is equal to the degree of stretchability of the auxiliary fabric 50, the degree of stretchability of the second portion is equal to the degree of stretchability of the third portion.

[0035] In this way, the athletic tights 1 of this embodiment allow for a high degree of freedom in setting the degree of stretchability for each section depending on how the low-stretch elements 30 as the first member and the auxiliary fabric 50 as the second member are positioned relative to the main fabric 10. As a result, the athletic tights 1 can adequately support the wearer's body during exercise.

[0036] Modified examples of the athletic tights 1 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 13. In each of the modified examples shown in Figures 8 to 13, the description of the common features with the athletic tights 1 of this embodiment will be omitted where appropriate.

[0037] 8 is a front view showing a schematic representation of athletic tights 1A, a first variation of athletic tights 1. The top edge of athletic tights 1A is lower than that of athletic tights 1. Specifically, athletic tights 1A differ from athletic tights 1 in that third tubular portion 16 is not configured to surround the wearer's waist. This configuration reduces the feeling of pressure on the waist and the abdomen on the opposite side of the waist.

[0038] 9 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 1B according to a second modification of athletic tights 1. The size of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1B is smaller than the size of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1. Specifically, the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1B is continuous across the region of the first tubular section 12 that corresponds to a portion of the inner thigh of the first leg, the region of the second tubular section 14 that corresponds to a portion of the inner thigh of the second leg, and the region corresponding to the third tubular section 16. This configuration results in a higher proportion of regions that are more stretchy than athletic tights 1, allowing athletic tights 1B to more easily follow the wearer's movements.

[0039] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 1C according to a third modification of athletic tights 1. The size of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1C is larger than the size of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1. Specifically, the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1C is continuous over the region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the entire inner thigh and part of the outer thigh of the first leg, the region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the entire inner thigh and part of the outer thigh of the second leg, and the region that corresponds to the third tubular portion 16. In this way, using a larger auxiliary fabric 50 more effectively supports the thigh muscles and effectively suppresses the movement of soft tissue in the thighs.

[0040] 11 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 1D according to a fourth modification of athletic tights 1. The shape of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1D is different from the shape of the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1. Specifically, the auxiliary fabric 50 in athletic tights 1D has a serpentine outline in the area corresponding to the first tubular portion 12 and the area corresponding to the second tubular portion 14. By making the outline serpentine in this way, the auxiliary fabric 50 can be positioned appropriately in areas where support is needed, while making athletic tights 1D lighter in weight.

[0041] FIG. 12 is a front view schematically illustrating athletic tights 1E according to a fifth modification of the athletic tights 1. The size of the low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1E is smaller than the size of the low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1. Specifically, the region of the low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1E that corresponds to the outer thigh of the first leg in the first tubular portion 12 and the region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the outer thigh of the second leg are smaller in the vertical direction than the low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1. More specifically, the vertical dimension of the low-stretch regions 32 may be 50% or less, or 40% or less, of the vertical dimension of the outer side of at least one of the first tubular portion 12 and the second tubular portion 14. By forming the low-stretch regions 32 relatively small, conformability and breathability are improved, and the athletic tights 1E can be made lighter.

[0042] 13 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 1F according to a sixth modification of the athletic tights 1. The low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1F are larger in the vertical direction than the low-stretch regions 32 in the athletic tights 1. Specifically, the low-stretch regions 32 are disposed over the entire outer surface of at least one of the first tubular portion 12 and the second tubular portion 14, and are also disposed over the entire outer surface of the third tubular portion 16. By forming the low-stretch regions 32 from the hem portion to the waist, support can be provided from the outer thighs to the waist.

[0043] [Second embodiment] Fig. 14 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 2 according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 15 is a back view schematically showing athletic tights 2. Fig. 16 is a side view schematically showing athletic tights 2. Regarding the athletic tights 2 of this embodiment, details common to the athletic tights 1 of the first embodiment will be omitted where appropriate.

[0044] The athletic tights 2 comprise a main body fabric 10 and a first low-stretch material as a first component. The main body fabric 10 of this embodiment is similar to the main body fabric 10 of the first embodiment. The first low-stretch material is attached to the main body fabric 10 as a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 by a joining method such as printing. The low-stretch elements 30 and low-stretch regions 32 of this embodiment are similar to the low-stretch elements 30 and low-stretch regions 32 of the first embodiment.

[0045] The athletic tights 2 differ from the athletic tights 1 of the first embodiment in that they include a second low-stretch material as a second member. The degree of stretch of the second low-stretch material is equal to or less than the degree of stretch of the main fabric 10. The second low-stretch material is made of, for example, silicone rubber. The second low-stretch material is attached to the main fabric 10 as, for example, a silicone sheet by a bonding method such as printing. The second low-stretch material is arranged on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main fabric 10.

[0046] The second low-elasticity material is attached to the main body fabric 10 as a first extension portion 70 that extends from a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks toward the bottom of the first tubular portion 12, and a second extension portion 72 that extends from a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks toward the bottom of the second tubular portion 14. The first extension portion 70 branches off from a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks and includes a first front extension portion that branches off from a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks and extends through a position on the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the front side of the thigh of the first leg, and a first rear extension portion that extends through a position on the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the rear side of the thigh of the first leg. The second extension portion 72 includes a second front extension portion that branches off from a position on the third tubular portion 16 corresponding to the wearer's buttocks and extends through a position on the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the front side of the thigh of the second leg, and a second rear extension portion that extends through a position on the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the rear side of the thigh of the second leg.

[0047] The first front extending portion and the first rear extending portion may be formed continuously or discontinuously. In this embodiment, the first front extending portion and the first rear extending portion are formed continuously by branching off from a position corresponding to the buttocks of the wearer. By forming the first front extending portion and the first rear extending portion continuously, it is possible to provide a difference in stretchability while suppressing any discomfort felt by the wearer.

[0048] Furthermore, the first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72 may be formed continuously or discontinuously with respect to each other. In this embodiment, the first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72 are discontinuous at the center of the back surface of the third tubular portion 16. The center of the back surface is often sewn, and in such cases, making the first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72 discontinuous at the center of the back surface makes it easier to ensure freedom of sewing.

[0049] The vertical dimensions (lengths) of the first front extension portion and the first rear extension portion are not particularly limited, and may be, for example, 50% or more, 80% or more, or 90% or more of the vertical dimension of the first tubular portion 12. The second front extension portion and the second rear extension portion may also have dimensions similar to those of the first front extension portion and the first rear extension portion.

[0050] This allows the exercise tights 2 to have a particularly low degree of elasticity along the extension directions of the first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72, thereby suppressing muscle vibration associated with exercise and achieving a variety of degrees of elasticity together with the multiple low-stretch elements 30.

[0051] The plurality of low-elasticity elements 30 may be arranged at least in a first region 74 overlapping with at least a portion of the first extension portion 70 and a second region 76 overlapping with at least a portion of the second extension portion 72. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 , the first region 74 includes a region of the first tube portion 12 corresponding to the front side of the thigh of the first leg, and a region of the first tube portion 12 corresponding to the rear side of the thigh of the first leg. The second region 76 includes a region of the second tube portion 14 corresponding to the front side of the thigh of the second leg, and a region of the second tube portion 14 corresponding to the rear side of the thigh of the second leg. The first region 74 and the second region 76 constitute a fourth portion.

[0052] This allows the exercise tights 2 to have a particularly low degree of stretchability in the first region 74 and the second region 76. Also, the degree of stretchability can be reduced in regions corresponding to body parts that particularly require support for the wearer's body during exercise.

[0053] The first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72 may be arranged on the same surface as the plurality of low-stretch elements 30, either the inner surface or the outer surface of the main body fabric 10. Specifically, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30, the first extension portion 70, and the second extension portion 72 may be arranged on the outer surface of the main body fabric 10. This makes it possible to enhance the design by, for example, arranging the plurality of low-stretch elements 30, the first extension portion 70, and the second extension portion 72.

[0054] In the region of the first region 74 where the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 and the first extension portion 70 overlap, the first extension portion 70 may be attached so as to cover the main body fabric 10 to which the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are attached. Similarly, in the region of the second region 76 where the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 and the second extension portion 72 overlap, the second extension portion 72 may be attached so as to cover the main body fabric 10 to which the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are attached. This makes the athletic tights 1 easy to manufacture, as it is sufficient to place, for example, sheet-like first extension portion 70 and second extension portion 72 on top of the main body fabric 10 to which the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are attached by printing or the like.

[0055] Modified examples of athletic tights 2 will be described with reference to Figures 17 to 19. In the modified examples shown in Figures 17 to 19, descriptions of the commonalities with athletic tights 2 of this embodiment will be omitted where appropriate.

[0056] Fig. 17 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 2A according to a modified example of athletic tights 2. Fig. 18 is a rear view schematically showing athletic tights 2A. Fig. 19 is a side view schematically showing athletic tights 2A.

[0057] Athletic tights 2A differ from athletic tights 2 in that the area occupied by the low-stretch region 32 in athletic tights 2A is different from the area occupied by the low-stretch region 32 in athletic tights 2. The low-stretch region 32 in athletic tights 2A includes a region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the inside of the thigh of a first leg and a region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the inside of the thigh of a second leg. The first region 74 in athletic tights 2A includes a region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the front of the thigh of a first leg and a region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the back of the thigh of the first leg. The second region 76 in athletic tights 2A includes a region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the front of the thigh of a second leg and a region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the back of the thigh of the second leg.

[0058] [Third embodiment] Fig. 20 is a front view schematically showing athletic tights 3 according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 21 is a back view schematically showing athletic tights 3. Fig. 22 is a side view schematically showing athletic tights 3. Regarding the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment, details common to the athletic tights 1 of the first embodiment or the athletic tights 2 of the second embodiment will not be described as appropriate.

[0059] The athletic tights 3 include a main body fabric 10, a first low-elasticity material as a first component, and a second low-elasticity material as a second component. The main body fabric 10 of this embodiment is the same as the main body fabric 10 of the first and second embodiments.

[0060] The first low-stretch material of this embodiment may be the same material as the first low-stretch material of the first and second embodiments. The first low-stretch material is attached to the main body fabric 10 as a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 by a bonding method such as printing. As in the first embodiment, attaching the first low-stretch material to the main body fabric 10 as a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 makes it easier to form gaps between the plurality of low-stretch elements 30. Therefore, compared to attaching the first low-stretch material to the main body fabric 10 as, for example, a sheet-like member, it is easier to ensure breathability of the athletic tights 1 and make the athletic tights 1 more easily follow leg movement.

[0061] The plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric 10. In this embodiment, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged on the outer surface of the main body fabric 10. As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged at least in a region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the inner thigh of a first leg of the wearer, and in a region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the inner thigh of a second leg of the wearer. In this embodiment, the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged is also referred to as a low-stretch region 32E. Details of the low-stretch region 32E will be described later.

[0062] The second low-elasticity material of this embodiment may be the same material as the second low-elasticity material of the second embodiment. The second low-elasticity material is attached to the main body fabric 10 by a bonding method such as printing, for example, as a sheet-like silicone sheet. The second low-elasticity material is disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric 10.

[0063] The second low-elasticity material as the second component is arranged at least in an area of ​​the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg and an area of ​​the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the outer thigh of the wearer's second leg.

[0064] The second low-elasticity material serving as the second component is attached to the main fabric 10 as a first extension portion 80 that extends toward the hem of the garment through a region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg, and a second extension portion 82 that extends toward the hem of the garment through a region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the outer thigh of the wearer's second leg. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the upper ends of the first extension portion 80 and the second extension portion 82 are each located at a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks. However, the upper end of the first extension portion 80 may be located on the first tubular portion 12, and the upper end of the second extension portion 82 may be located on the second tubular portion 14. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the lower end of the first extension portion 80 is located above the hem of the first tubular portion 12, and the lower end of the second extension portion 82 is located above the hem of the second tubular portion 14. However, the lower end of the first extending portion 80 may be located at the bottom of the first tubular portion 12, and the lower end of the second extending portion 82 may be located at the bottom of the second tubular portion .

[0065] The first extending portion 80 includes a first rear extending portion 84 that passes through the rear body of the first tubular portion 12 and extends toward the hem, and a first front extending portion 86 that passes through the front body side of the first tubular portion 12 closer to the front body than the first rear extending portion 84 and extends toward the hem. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the first front extending portion 86 passes through the front body of the first tubular portion 12 and extends toward the hem. The first rear extending portion 84 may extend along the rear edge of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg of the first tubular portion 12. The first front extending portion 86 may extend along the front edge of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg of the first tubular portion 12. This makes it possible to support the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg without interfering with the expansion and contraction of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg.

[0066] The second extending portion 82 includes a second rear extending portion 88 that extends through the rear body of the second tubular portion 14 toward the hem, and a second front extending portion 90 that extends through the front body side of the second tubular portion 14 closer to the hem than the second rear extending portion 88 toward the hem. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the second front extending portion 90 extends through the front body of the second tubular portion 14 toward the hem. The second rear extending portion 88 may extend along the rear edge of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's second leg in the second tubular portion 14. The second front extending portion 90 may extend along the front edge of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's second leg in the second tubular portion 14. This allows support for the outer thigh of the wearer's second leg without interfering with the expansion and contraction of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's second leg.

[0067] The first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 are connected at a first connecting position 92. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the first connecting position 92 is located where the upper end of the first rear extending portion 84 and the upper end of the first front extending portion 86 join, at a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks. The position of the first connecting position 92 is not limited to the position shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 . For example, the first connecting position 92 may be located where the lower end of the first rear extending portion 84 and the lower end of the first front extending portion 86 join, at a position that corresponds to the first tubular portion 12. In this way, the first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 are connected to each other, which makes it easier for the first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 to maintain their relative positions in the up-down direction, thereby providing better support for the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg. It should be noted that the first rear extension portion 84 and the first front extension portion 86 do not necessarily have to be connected to each other.

[0068] The second rear extending portion 88 and the second front extending portion 90 are connected at a second connecting position 94. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 , the second connecting position 94 is located at a position where the upper end of the second rear extending portion 88 and the upper end of the second front extending portion 90 join, at a position on the third tubular portion 16 that corresponds to the wearer's buttocks. The position of the second connecting position 94 is not limited to the position shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 . For example, the second connecting position 94 may be located at a position where the lower end of the second rear extending portion 88 and the lower end of the second front extending portion 90 join, at a position that corresponds to the second tubular portion 14. In this way, the second rear extending portion 88 and the second front extending portion 90 are connected to each other, which makes it easier for the second rear extending portion 88 and the second front extending portion 90 to maintain their relative positions in the up-down direction, thereby providing better support for the outer thigh of the wearer's second leg. It should be noted that the second rear extension portion 88 and the second front extension portion 90 do not necessarily have to be connected to each other.

[0069] The athletic tights 3 include a first portion including a main body fabric 10, a second portion including the main body fabric 10 and a low-stretch element 30 as a first component, and a third portion including the main body fabric 10 and a second low-stretch material as a second component. The first portion is a portion of the main body fabric 10 where none of the low-stretch element 30, first extension portion 80, or second extension portion 82 is arranged. The second portion is a portion of the main body fabric 10 where the low-stretch element 30 is arranged, but where none of the first extension portion 80 or second extension portion 82 is arranged. The third portion is a portion of the main body fabric 10 where the low-stretch element 30 is not arranged, but where either the first extension portion 80 or the second extension portion 82 is arranged.

[0070] Unlike the athletic tights 1 of the first embodiment and the athletic tights 2 of the second embodiment, the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment do not need to include a fourth section including the main body fabric 10, the first member, and the second member. That is, as shown in Figures 20 to 22, the low-stretch elements 30 do not need to be located in either the area where the first extension portion 80 is located or the area where the second extension portion 82 is located.

[0071] Of the first, second, and third portions, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability, i.e., the third portion has a lower degree of stretchability than the second portion.

[0072] Here, the low-stretch region 32E will be described in detail. As described above, the low-stretch region 32E is arranged at least in a region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the inner thigh of the wearer's first leg and a region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the inner thigh of the wearer's second leg. In the low-stretch region 32E, the plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern in the main body fabric 10. In the low-stretch region 32E, the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction is greater than the degree of stretchability in the horizontal direction. This makes it possible to increase the support force for the inner thighs of the wearer's first and second legs while ensuring stretchability in the vertical direction, in which muscles primarily stretch.

[0073] Fig. 23 is a diagram schematically showing a low-elasticity region 32E. The repeating pattern of the low-elasticity elements 30 included in the low-elasticity region 32E includes a plurality of linear arrangement portions 34 in which the low-elasticity elements 30 are arranged along a predetermined direction. For simplicity, Fig. 23 only refers to one linear arrangement portion with the reference numeral 34, but each set of the low-elasticity elements 30 arranged in parallel to the linear arrangement portion 34 constitutes a linear arrangement portion 34. That is, Fig. 23 shows seven linear arrangement portions 34.

[0074] The extension direction of the linear arrangement portions 34 is closer to the left-right direction than the up-down direction, and may be parallel to the left-right direction. Furthermore, the distance between adjacent linear arrangement portions 34 is wider than the distance between adjacent low-stretch elements 30 within the linear arrangement portions 34. With this configuration, as described above, the degree of stretchability in the up-down direction can be made greater than the degree of stretchability in the left-right direction in the low-stretch region 32E. Furthermore, the ratio between the degree of stretchability in the up-down direction and the degree of stretchability in the left-right direction can be easily adjusted simply by adjusting the angle of the extension direction of the linear arrangement portions 34.

[0075] The low-elasticity region 32E of this embodiment may be similar to the low-elasticity regions 32, 32A to 32C shown in Figures 4 to 7. Furthermore, the low-elasticity region 32E may be a region in which the low-elasticity elements 30A to 30C shown in Figures 5 to 7 are arranged in a repeating pattern similar to that shown in Figure 23. Furthermore, the low-elasticity region 32 in the first and second embodiments may also be similar to the low-elasticity region 32E of this embodiment.

[0076] Here, we will explain modified examples of athletic tights 3 of this embodiment. The athletic tights 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 can also be considered modified examples of athletic tights 3. In this case, the low-stretch elements 30 in the athletic tights 1 are an example of the second component of this embodiment. Furthermore, the auxiliary fabric 50 in the athletic tights 1 is an example of the first component of this embodiment. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the athletic tights 1 include a fourth section in which the low-stretch elements 30 and the auxiliary fabric 50 are arranged in the main fabric 10, but athletic tights 1 as modified examples of this embodiment may or may not include the fourth section. Similarly, athletic tights 1A to 1F shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 can also be considered modified examples of athletic tights 3.

[0077] The athletic tights 2A shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 can also be considered a variation of the athletic tights 3. In this case, the low-stretch elements 30 in the athletic tights 2A are an example of the first member of this embodiment. The first extension portion 70 and the second extension portion 72 in the athletic tights 2A are an example of the second member of this embodiment. In the example shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the athletic tights 2A include a fourth portion in which the low-stretch elements 30 are located in the area of ​​the main body fabric 10 where the first extension portion 70 or the second extension portion 72 is located, but athletic tights 2A as a variation of this embodiment may or may not include the fourth portion.

[0078] As described above, the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment include a main fabric 10, a first member, and a second member. The main fabric 10 includes a first tubular portion 12 configured to surround a first leg of a wearer, a second tubular portion 14 configured to surround a second leg of the wearer, and a third tubular portion 16 configured to surround the wearer's buttocks. The first member and the second member are each disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main fabric 10. The first member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the inner thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the inner thigh of the second leg. The second member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion 12 corresponding to the outer thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion 14 corresponding to the outer thigh of the second leg. The exercise tights 3 also include a first portion including the main fabric 10, a second portion including the main fabric 10 and a first member, and a third portion including the main fabric 10 and the second member, and of the first, second, and third portions, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability.

[0079] As a result, the athletic tights 3 support the inner and outer thighs of the wearer, with stronger support for the outer thighs, so that the inner thighs, where skin stretches relatively more during exercise such as running, are supported with minimal interference with skin movement, and the outer thighs, where skin stretches relatively less during exercise such as running, are supported more strongly, thereby providing appropriate support for the wearer's body during exercise. Furthermore, by controlling the movement of the skin, the movement of the muscles related to that skin can also be controlled.

[0080] In the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment, the second member may be attached to the main fabric 10 as a first extension portion 80 that extends toward the hem through a region of the first tubular portion 12 that corresponds to the outer thigh of the first leg, and a second extension portion 82 that extends toward the hem through a region of the second tubular portion 14 that corresponds to the outer thigh of the second leg.

[0081] In this way, by arranging the second member in a continuous shape in the direction along the wearer's femur, it is possible to suppress the movement of soft tissue that tends to rotate around the femur due to, for example, the impact of landing. Furthermore, if a second member of this shape is arranged on the inside of the thigh, it is likely to hinder the movement of the skin on the inside of the thigh, but by arranging the second member on the outside of the thigh, it is possible to minimize the hinderance of skin movement. Furthermore, by controlling the movement of the skin, it is possible to control the movement of the muscles related to that skin.

[0082] In the athletic tights 3 of the present embodiment, the first extending portion 80 may include a first rear extending portion 84 that extends through the rear body of the first tubular portion 12 toward the hem, and a first front extending portion 86 that extends through the front body closer to the front of the first tubular portion 12 than the first rear extending portion 84 toward the hem. This makes it easier to position the first extending portion 80 to avoid the center of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg, thereby supporting the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg without interfering with the expansion and contraction of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg.

[0083] In the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment, the first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 may be connected at a position corresponding to the third tubular portion 16. By connecting the first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 to each other in this manner, the first rear extending portion 84 and the first front extending portion 86 can easily maintain their positional relationship in the up-down direction, which further reduces the wobble of the soft tissue in the thigh of the first leg of the wearer that tends to rotate around the femur.

[0084] In the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment, the first member may be attached to the main fabric 10 as a plurality of low-stretch elements 30. This makes it easier to ensure the breathability of the athletic tights 3.

[0085] In the exercise tights 3 of this embodiment, the low-stretch elements 30 may be arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern, and the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction of the wearer's body may be greater than the degree of stretchability in the left-right direction of the wearer's body in the area where the low-stretch elements 30 are arranged. This increases the support for the inner thighs of the wearer's first and second legs while ensuring stretchability in the vertical direction, in which muscles primarily stretch.

[0086] In the athletic tights 3 of this embodiment, the repeating pattern may include a plurality of linearly arranged portions 34 in which a plurality of low-stretch elements 30 are arranged along a predetermined direction. The extending direction of the linearly arranged portions 34 may be closer to the left-right direction than to the up-down direction, and the spacing between adjacent linearly arranged portions 34 may be wider than the spacing between adjacent low-stretch elements 30 within the linearly arranged portions 34. This allows the degree of stretchability in the up-down direction to be greater than the degree of stretchability in the left-right direction in the low-stretch region 32E. Furthermore, the ratio between the degree of stretchability in the up-down direction and the degree of stretchability in the left-right direction can be easily adjusted simply by adjusting the angle of the extending direction of the linearly arranged portions 34.

[0087] The present disclosure has been described above based on the embodiments. These embodiments are merely examples, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible in the combination of the respective components and processing steps, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be generalized to provide the following aspects.

[0088] [Aspect 1] a main body fabric including a first tubular portion configured to surround a first leg of a wearer, a second tubular portion configured to surround a second leg of the wearer, and a third tubular portion configured to surround the buttocks of the wearer; A first member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; A second member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; Equipped with a first portion including the main body fabric, a second portion including the main body fabric and the first member, a third portion including the main body fabric and the second member, and a fourth portion including the main body fabric, the first member, and the two members; Among the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the fourth portion has the lowest degree of stretchability; Athletic tights.

[0089] According to the first aspect, the degree of stretchability of each part can be set with a high degree of freedom depending on how the first and second parts are arranged relative to the main body fabric, and therefore, the first aspect can provide appropriate support to the wearer's body during exercise.

[0090] [Aspect 2] The first member may be made of a low-stretch material; The degree of elasticity of the low-elasticity material may be equal to or less than the degree of elasticity of the main body fabric, The low-stretch material may be attached to the main body fabric as a plurality of low-stretch elements. The athletic tights according to embodiment 1.

[0091] According to the second aspect, the low-stretch material is attached to the main body fabric as a plurality of low-stretch elements, which makes it easier to form gaps between the low-stretch elements, thereby making it easier to ensure breathability for the athletic tights.

[0092] Aspect 3 The plurality of low stretch elements may be arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern; In the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged, the degree of stretchability in a predetermined direction may be different from the degree of stretchability in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction. The athletic tights according to embodiment 2.

[0093] According to aspect 3, it is possible to impart directionality to the degree of stretchability in the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged. As a result, in aspect 3, it is possible to set the arrangement of the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged and the directionality of the degree of stretchability depending on, for example, the parts of the athletic tights that tend to stretch in conjunction with the wearer's exercise and the directionality of those parts, thereby more appropriately supporting the wearer's body during exercise.

[0094] Aspect 4 The third tubular portion may be configured to further surround a waist region of the wearer, The plurality of low-elasticity elements may be arranged at least in a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg, a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg, and a region of the third tubular portion corresponding to the back of the waist. The athletic tights according to aspect 2 or 3.

[0095] According to aspect 4, the low-elasticity region is positioned at a position corresponding to a body part that particularly requires support during exercise, thereby providing more appropriate support to the wearer's body during exercise.

[0096] Aspect 5 The second member may be a supplementary fabric that is continuous across a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to the inner thigh of the first leg, a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to the inner thigh of the second leg, and a region of the third tubular portion. 5. The athletic tights according to claim 4.

[0097] According to aspect 5, the integrally formed auxiliary fabric can be arranged in a position of the main fabric corresponding to a body part that particularly requires support for the wearer's body during exercise. Also, according to aspect 5, by arranging the auxiliary fabric together with a plurality of low-stretch elements in the auxiliary fabric, it is possible to further improve support for the wearer's body during exercise.

[0098] Aspect 6 The auxiliary fabric may be attached to the main fabric at a plurality of positions on a surface of the auxiliary fabric facing the main fabric. Athletic tights according to embodiment 5.

[0099] According to the sixth aspect, even if the wearer exercises vigorously, the auxiliary fabric is less likely to shift from the position where it is arranged on the main fabric.

[0100] Aspect 7 The plurality of low-stretch elements may be disposed on an outer surface of the main body fabric; The auxiliary fabric may be disposed on the inner surface of the main fabric. The athletic tights according to embodiment 5 or 6.

[0101] According to aspect 7, an area where multiple low-stretch elements are arranged and an area where auxiliary fabric is arranged are formed on different sides of the main fabric. As a result, the multiple low-stretch elements and auxiliary fabric do not interfere with each other where the main fabric, multiple low-stretch elements, and auxiliary fabric overlap, allowing the multiple low-stretch elements and auxiliary fabric to be stably attached to the main fabric. Also, according to aspect 7, the auxiliary fabric is arranged on the inner surface of the main fabric. As a result, the auxiliary fabric is less visible from the outside when the wearer is wearing the athletic tights, making it easier to improve the design of the athletic tights 1.

[0102] Aspect 8 The low-stretch material may be a first low-stretch material; The second member may be a second low-stretch material; The degree of elasticity of the second low-elasticity material may be equal to or less than the degree of elasticity of the main body fabric, The second low-elasticity material may be attached to the main body fabric as a first extension portion extending from a position of the third tubular portion corresponding to the buttocks of the wearer toward the hem of the first tubular portion, and a second extension portion extending from a position of the third tubular portion corresponding to the buttocks of the wearer toward the hem of the second tubular portion. The athletic tights according to aspect 2 or 3.

[0103] According to aspect 8, the degree of elasticity along the extension direction of each of the first extension portion and the second extension portion can be particularly low, thereby suppressing muscle vibration associated with exercise and achieving a variety of elasticity together with the multiple low-elasticity elements 30.

[0104] Aspect 9 The plurality of low-elasticity elements may be arranged at least in a first region overlapping with at least a portion of the first extension portion and a second region overlapping with at least a portion of the second extension portion. 9. The athletic tights according to claim 8.

[0105] According to the ninth aspect, the degree of stretchability can be particularly reduced in the first region and the second region.

[0106] Aspect 10 The first region may be a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to an outer side of the thigh of the first leg or a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to an inner side of the thigh of the first leg, The second region may be a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to an outer side of the thigh of the second leg or a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to an inner side of the thigh of the second leg. 10. The athletic tights according to claim 9.

[0107] According to the tenth aspect, the degree of stretchability can be reduced in the region corresponding to the body part where support of the wearer's body during exercise is particularly required.

[0108] Aspect 11 In the first region, in a region where the plurality of low-stretch elements and the first extension portion overlap, the first extension portion may be attached so as to cover the main body fabric to which the plurality of low-stretch elements are attached. The athletic tights according to embodiment 9 or 10.

[0109] According to the eleventh aspect, the first extension portion in the form of a sheet, for example, can be placed on top of the main body fabric to which a plurality of low-elasticity elements have been attached by printing or the like, making manufacturing easy.

[0110] Aspect 12 a main body fabric including a first tubular portion configured to surround a first leg of a wearer, a second tubular portion configured to surround a second leg of the wearer, and a third tubular portion configured to surround the buttocks of the wearer; A first member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; A second member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; Equipped with a first portion including the main body fabric, a second portion including the main body fabric and the first member, and a third portion including the main body fabric and the second member; Among the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability; the first member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to the inner side of the thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to the inner side of the thigh of the second leg, The second member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg. Athletic tights.

[0111] According to aspect 12, the inner and outer thighs of the wearer are supported, with stronger support for the outer thighs, so that the inner thighs, where skin stretches relatively more during exercise such as running, are supported while minimizing the inhibition of skin movement, and the outer thighs, where skin stretches relatively less during exercise such as running, are supported more strongly, thereby enabling the wearer's body to be appropriately supported during exercise. Note that by controlling the movement of the skin, the movement of the muscles related to that skin can also be controlled.

[0112] Aspect 13 The second member may be attached to the main body fabric as a first extension portion that extends toward the hem through a region of the first tubular portion that corresponds to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg, and a second extension portion that extends toward the hem through a region of the second tubular portion that corresponds to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg. 13. The athletic tights according to claim 12.

[0113] According to aspect 13, the second member is arranged in a continuous shape in a direction along the wearer's femur, which can suppress the movement of soft tissue that tends to rotate around the femur due to, for example, the impact of landing, etc. Furthermore, if a second member of this shape is arranged on the inside of the thigh, it is likely to hinder the movement of the skin on the inside of the thigh, but by arranging the second member on the outside of the thigh, it is possible to minimize the hinderance of skin movement.

[0114] Aspect 14 The first extension portion may include a first rear extension portion of the first tubular portion that passes through a rear body part and extends toward the hem, and a first front extension portion of the first tubular portion that passes through a front body part closer to the first rear extension portion and extends toward the hem. Athletic tights according to embodiment 13.

[0115] According to aspect 14, the first extension portion can be easily positioned to avoid the center of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg, thereby supporting the outer thigh of the wearer's first leg without interfering with the deformation of the skin that accompanies the expansion and contraction of the vastus lateralis muscle of the quadriceps of the wearer's first leg.

[0116] Aspect 15 The first rear extension portion and the first front extension portion may be connected at a position corresponding to the third tubular portion. 15. The athletic tights according to claim 14.

[0117] According to aspect 15, the first rear extending portion and the first front extending portion can easily maintain their vertical positional relationship with each other, thereby further suppressing the wobble of the soft tissue in the thigh of the wearer's first leg that tends to rotate around the femur.

[0118] Aspect 16 The first member may be attached to the main body fabric as a plurality of low-stretch elements. Aspect 16. The athletic tights according to any one of aspects 12 to 15.

[0119] According to the sixteenth aspect, the first components are attached to the main body fabric as a plurality of low-stretch elements, which makes it easier to form gaps between the low-stretch elements, thereby making it easier to ensure breathability of the athletic tights.

[0120] Aspect 17 The plurality of low stretch elements may be arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern; In the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged, the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction of the wearer's body may be greater than the degree of stretchability in the horizontal direction of the wearer's body. 17. Athletic tights according to claim 16.

[0121] According to aspect 17, it is possible to increase the support force on the inner thighs of the wearer's first and second legs while ensuring stretchability in the vertical direction in which the skin mainly stretches.

[0122] Aspect 18 The repeating pattern may include a plurality of linear arrangement portions in which the plurality of low-elasticity elements are arranged along a predetermined direction, The extending direction of the linearly arranged portion may be closer to the left-right direction than to the up-down direction, The interval between adjacent linearly arranged portions may be wider than the interval between adjacent low-elasticity elements within the linearly arranged portion. 18. Athletic tights according to claim 17.

[0123] According to aspect 18, in the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged, the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction can be made greater than the degree of stretchability in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the ratio between the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction and the degree of stretchability in the horizontal direction can be easily adjusted simply by adjusting the angle of the extension direction of the linear arrangement portion 34. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1,2,3...Exercise tights, 10...Main fabric, 12...First tube part, 14...Second tube part, 16...Third tube part, 30...Low stretch element, 50...Auxiliary fabric, 70,80... 1st extension part, 72, 82... 2nd extension part, 74... 1st area, 76... 2nd area, 84... 1st rear side extension part, 86... 1st front side extension part, 92... 1st connection position.

Claims

1. a main body fabric including a first tubular portion configured to surround a first leg of a wearer, a second tubular portion configured to surround a second leg of the wearer, and a third tubular portion configured to surround a buttocks of the wearer; a first member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; a second member disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the main body fabric; Equipped with a first portion including the main body fabric, a second portion including the main body fabric and the first member, and a third portion including the main body fabric and the second member, Among the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, the first portion has the highest degree of stretchability and the third portion has the lowest degree of stretchability; the first member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to an inner side of the thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to an inner side of the thigh of the second leg, The second member is disposed at least in a region of the first tubular portion corresponding to an outer side of the thigh of the first leg and in a region of the second tubular portion corresponding to an outer side of the thigh of the second leg. Athletic tights.

2. The second member is attached to the main body fabric as a first extension portion that extends toward the hem through a region of the first tubular portion that corresponds to the outer side of the thigh of the first leg, and a second extension portion that extends toward the hem through a region of the second tubular portion that corresponds to the outer side of the thigh of the second leg. The athletic tights of claim 1.

3. The first extension portion includes a first rear extension portion of the first tubular portion that passes through the rear body part and extends toward the hem, and a first front extension portion of the first tubular portion that passes through the front body part closer to the first rear extension portion and extends toward the hem.

3. The athletic tights according to claim 2.

4. the first rear extension portion and the first front extension portion are connected at a position corresponding to the third tubular portion. The athletic tights according to claim 3.

5. The first member is attached to the main body fabric as a plurality of low-stretch elements. The athletic tights of claim 1.

6. the plurality of low stretch elements are arranged in a predetermined repeating pattern; In the region where the plurality of low-stretch elements are arranged, the degree of stretchability in the vertical direction of the wearer's body is greater than the degree of stretchability in the horizontal direction of the wearer's body.

6. The athletic tights according to claim 5.

7. the repeating pattern includes a plurality of linear arrangement portions in which the plurality of low-elasticity elements are arranged along a predetermined direction, an extending direction of the linearly arranged portion is closer to the left-right direction than to the up-down direction, The distance between adjacent linearly arranged portions is wider than the distance between adjacent low-elasticity elements within the linearly arranged portion.

7. The athletic tights according to claim 6.

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