Bench cover

Abstract

This bench cover is not only easy to attach to a bench press bench, but also less likely to shift position and less likely to slide off the bench. [Solution] A bench cover characterized by comprising: a towel fabric body 10 having pile yarns formed in a loop shape on at least its surface 11; a bag portion 13 formed by folding at least one end of the towel fabric body 10 to the back side; and anti-slip portions 20, 21 formed by applying an anti-slip material to at least the exposed back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bench cover made of towel fabric, particularly a bench cover used by laying on a bench press table.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a bench cover, for example, a body formed by overlapping a front sheet and a back sheet formed in a rectangle, folding back about one-fifth of the length of the long side to form a bag part by folding it back to the back side, and overlapping the front sheet and the back sheet so as to divide the long side of the body into four parts and the short side into two parts, providing sewing parts to have a divided part in a mesh shape, and sandwiching a cushion material between the front sheet and the back sheet in each of the divided parts. There is a bench sheet characterized by this (see Patent Document 1). However, in the above bench sheet, for example, it cannot efficiently absorb sweat generated during muscle training by a bench press, and since it takes time to wash, a general sports towel is used for bench press training.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the sports towel has problems that it not only takes time to position when laying on a bench press table, but also is likely to slip off the bench press table during training. In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a bench cover that is not only easy to attach to a bench press table, but also difficult to shift in position and difficult to slip off the bench press table.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The bench cover according to the present invention solves the above problem, The towel fabric body has pile threads formed in a loop shape on at least the surface, A bag portion formed by folding at least one end of the towel fabric body to the back side, A non-slip portion formed by applying a non-slip material to at least the exposed back surface of the towel fabric body, It is structured as follows: [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, the bag portion can be attached easily and quickly by hooking it onto one end of the bench press bench. Furthermore, the anti-slip surface formed on the towel fabric comes into contact with the surface of the bench, creating friction that prevents it from shifting position and sliding off.

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention include: A single pile thread may be formed in a loop on the back of the towel fabric itself. According to this embodiment, the density of the pile yarns forming the loops on the back surface becomes sparser, making it easier to apply the anti-slip material and thus easier to form the anti-slip area.

[0008] Other embodiments of the present invention include: A non-slip surface may be formed by applying a non-slip material to the back of the towel fabric using a silkscreen printing method. According to the present invention, an anti-slip material can be applied quickly and uniformly to the back surface of the towel fabric.

[0009] Another embodiment of the present invention is, The towel fabric may be configured in such a way that a frame-shaped anti-slip portion formed along the outer edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body is connected to a part of another anti-slip portion located near the outer edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body. According to this embodiment, since the frame-shaped anti-slip portion is connected to other anti-slip portions, the other anti-slip portions located near the outer edge of the back surface are less likely to peel off, thus improving durability.

[0010] Different embodiments of the present invention include: The width of the anti-slip portion may be 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile threads that form the loops on the back of the towel fabric itself. According to this embodiment, the anti-slip material penetrates and adheres between the loops formed by the pile yarn, increasing the adhesion area and improving the holding power of the anti-slip portion.

[0011] Other embodiments of the present invention include: The anti-slip material may be a flexible elastomer. According to this embodiment, by applying and solidifying a flexible elastomer, a flexible anti-slip portion can be formed, making the anti-slip portion less likely to peel off and improving durability.

[0012] Another embodiment of the present invention is, The flexible elastomer may be silicone. According to this embodiment, by applying and solidifying silicone, a flexible anti-slip portion can be formed, making the anti-slip portion less likely to peel off and improving durability.

[0013] The method for manufacturing a bench cover according to the present invention is as follows: The process involves applying an anti-slip material to the back of the towel fabric to form an anti-slip area, The process of folding at least one end of the towel fabric body to the back side to form a bag portion, It is composed of these elements. According to the present invention, a bench cover can be obtained that can be easily and quickly attached by hooking the bag portion onto one end of the bench press bench. Furthermore, the anti-slip portion formed on the towel fabric itself comes into contact with the surface of the bench, creating friction that prevents the bench cover from shifting position or sliding off.

[0014] As an embodiment of the present invention, The width dimension of the anti-slip portion may be 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile yarn forming the loop on the back surface of the towel fabric body. According to this embodiment, the anti-slip material penetrates and adheres between the loops formed by the pile yarn, so that the adhesion area increases, and a bench cover with a high holding force of the anti-slip portion can be obtained.

[0015] As another embodiment of the present invention, The anti-slip material may be a flexible elastomer. According to this embodiment, by applying and solidifying the flexible elastomer, a flexible anti-slip portion can be formed, the anti-slip portion is less likely to peel off, and a bench cover with high durability can be obtained.

[0016] As another embodiment of the present invention, The flexible elastomer may be silicone. According to this embodiment, by applying and solidifying silicone, a flexible anti-slip portion can be formed, the anti-slip portion is less likely to peel off, and there is an effect that a bench cover with high durability can be obtained.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1] It is an upper perspective view of the first embodiment according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a lower perspective view of the first embodiment according to the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a front view of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a rear view of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a plan view of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] It is a bottom view of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] It is a right side view of the first embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1. [Figure 8]Figure 1 is a left side view of the first embodiment shown. [Figure 9] This is an enlarged view of section AA, line BB, of the rear view shown in Figure 4. [Figure 10] Figure 2 is a reference perspective view showing the bag portion in an expanded state. [Figure 11] This is a reference perspective view showing the usage state of the first embodiment. [Figure 12] This is another reference perspective view showing the usage state of the first embodiment. [Figure 13] This is a reference perspective view showing another usage state of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the third embodiment. [Figure 16] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 17] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 18] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 19] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the seventh embodiment. [Figure 20] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the eighth embodiment. [Figure 21] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the ninth embodiment. [Figure 22] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 10th embodiment. [Figure 23] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 11th embodiment. [Figure 24] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 12th embodiment. [Figure 25] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 13th embodiment. [Figure 26] This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 14th embodiment. [Figure 27]This is a partially enlarged view showing the main part of the pattern according to the 15th embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 to 27. In the first embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 13, a bag portion 13 is formed at one end of a rectangular towel fabric body 10. As shown in Figure 2, the bag portion 13 is formed by folding one end (hem), which is the short side edge of the towel fabric body 10, back towards the back side 12, and then sewing both sides of the folded end to the long side edges (selvages) of the towel fabric body 10. Furthermore, the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 is coated with a flexible elastomer, such as liquid silicone, which is an anti-slip material, to provide anti-slip sections 20 and 21.

[0019] The towel fabric body 10 may have pile threads formed in a loop shape on the surface 11 and the back surface 12. The yarn used in the towel fabric body 10 may be spun yarn, filament yarn, etc., made from natural fibers, synthetic fibers, mineral fibers, or other appropriate fiber materials. Furthermore, the yarn used is not limited to double-ply yarn; single-ply yarn may also be used, and double-ply and single-ply yarns may be used in appropriate combinations. The yarn thickness can be selected as needed, but 14 to 80 count, preferably 20 to 40 count, is suitable. If the thread thickness is less than 14 count, the thread may be too thick, resulting in an overly thick towel fabric, which could prevent the anti-slip material from penetrating sufficiently into the towel fabric body 10. Furthermore, if the thread is too thick, the overall weight and thickness of the towel fabric body 10 will be excessive, making it unsuitable for sports and outdoor use where lightness and portability are required. If the thread thickness exceeds 80 count, the desired strength cannot be achieved due to the thinness of the thread, and it cannot withstand repeated washing or frequent use in a hard training environment.

[0020] The density of the towel fabric body 10 according to the first embodiment is 525 gsm, but it is not necessarily limited to this, and may be 300 to 700 gsm, preferably 400 to 600 gsm. If the density is less than 300 gsm, the fibers are too fine, making them prone to wear and tear, and therefore unsuitable for frequent use. Furthermore, if the density exceeds 700 gsm, it becomes difficult to carry and therefore impractical for portability.

[0021] In the first embodiment, the pile yarns forming the loops on the surface 11 and the back surface 12 consist of one or more yarns, but the loops on the surface 11 and the back surface 12 may be composed of different numbers of pile yarns. For example, the pile yarns forming the loops on the surface 11 may consist of two yarns, and the pile yarn forming the loops on the back surface 12 may consist of one yarn.

[0022] In the first embodiment, the length of the pile yarn drawn to form the loops on the surface 11 and back surface 12 is, for example, 4.5 mm in total length. However, the total length of the pile yarn forming the loops of the towel fabric on the back surface 12 is preferably 2 mm to 10 mm, and in particular, 4 mm to 6 mm. If the pile threads that are pulled out are 2 mm in length, the thickness of the towel fabric 10 becomes too thin, resulting in insufficient sweat absorption and reduced cushioning. If the pulled-out pile threads exceed 10mm, the surface layer of the reverse side 12 becomes too fluffy. This makes it difficult for the anti-slip material to penetrate between the loops during silkscreen printing, resulting in insufficient adhesion strength and poor durability. Furthermore, if the length of the pulled-out pile threads exceeds 10 mm, fraying and shedding become more likely, significantly reducing the towel's durability. In addition, repeated use and washing accelerate deterioration, making it impractical.

[0023] According to the first embodiment, the pitch of the pile yarns forming the loops is 12 to 31 mm, preferably 24 to 31 mm, when a total of 18 piles are arranged in a continuous line. This is because if the distance between the 18 piles arranged in a continuous line is less than 12 mm, the loops become too dense, making it difficult for the silicone to penetrate sufficiently into the fabric. Also, if the distance exceeds 31 mm, the spacing between the piles becomes too wide, making it difficult to form irregularities on the exposed surface of the towel fabric body 10, thus reducing the anti-slip effect.

[0024] The aforementioned bag portion 13 can be easily attached and positioned by hooking it onto one end of the bench press bench, for example, as shown in Figures 11 to 13, when using the bench cover according to the present invention on a bench press bench, and this also prevents misalignment. In particular, when using the bench press bench at an angle, hooking it onto the top edge of the bench press bench can prevent it from sliding off. It goes without saying that the bag portion 13 may be formed not only on one end of the towel fabric body 10, but also on both ends as needed.

[0025] In the first embodiment, the anti-slip portion 20 is formed on the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 that contacts the surface of the bench press stand 30, but it is not formed in the area that contacts the back surface of the bench press stand 30 (see Figure 10). This is to ensure that when the bag portion 13 of the bench cover of this invention is attached to one end of the bench press stand, the bag portion 13 does not get caught on one end of the bench press stand 30 and can be attached smoothly. Of course, if necessary, an anti-slip portion 20 may be formed on the entire back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10, including the inward-facing surface of the bag portion 13.

[0026] Examples of anti-slip materials for forming the anti-slip portion 20 include flexible elastomers such as silicone, as well as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin, and polyurethane.

[0027] One example of a type of flexible elastomer is two-part silicone.

[0028] One example of a method for applying the anti-slip material to form the anti-slip portion 20 is screen printing.

[0029] Examples of screen printing methods include right-angle effect ink methods and volume (embossed) effect ink methods, which can be used individually or in combination as appropriate.

[0030] In a silkscreen printing method, for example, the application load of silicone may be 90 to 150 kg, preferably 100 to 140 kg. If the load is less than 90 kg, the anti-slip material cannot penetrate deeply enough to achieve strong adhesion, and if it exceeds 150 kg, the excessive application load will push out the anti-slip material excessively, distorting the design. More specifically, when performing the initial print, apply the silicone at least once with a coating load of, for example, 131 kg, allow it to dry, and repeat the same process multiple times as needed to ensure proper adhesion. The degree of dryness should be such that it is no longer sticky to the touch. Next, apply the coating at least once with a coating load of 109 kg and allow it to dry. If necessary, the same process may be repeated multiple times. As mentioned above, when applying silicone, the application load in the first half is higher than the application load in the second half in order to ensure that the silicone adheres securely to the pile threads that form the loops of the towel fabric body 10, and to fill the spaces between the pile threads that form the loops with silicone. For this reason, in the second half of the application process, liquid silicone is applied to the surface of the silicone that has been applied and dried beforehand, so the silicone can adhere to each other with a lower application load than in the first half. Then, after the silicone application process is complete, a heat treatment is performed for a predetermined time to completely solidify the silicone and fix it to the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10.

[0031] For screen printing, a screen mesh with a thickness of 0.08 mm to 0.15 mm, preferably 0.10 mm to 0.12 mm, can be used. If the thickness is less than 0.08 mm, the mesh is too thin to provide sufficient strength, increasing the likelihood of damage during printing. If it exceeds 0.15 mm, the mesh becomes too thick, limiting the amount of anti-slip material that can pass through, thus reducing the reproducibility of the design. The mesh density of the screen mesh is preferably 80 to 150, more preferably 100 to 120. If the mesh density is less than 80, the mesh is too coarse, allowing excessive ink to pass through. If the mesh density exceeds 150, the mesh is too fine, resulting in insufficient passage of the anti-slip material, preventing the creation of anti-slip sections 20, 21 of the desired thickness and thus failing to achieve the desired durability.

[0032] When the anti-slip material, a flexible elastomer, is silicone, the application amount can be selected as needed, with a single application amount of 30g / m². 2 or 60g / m 2 Preferably 40 g / m 2 or 50g / m 2 This is preferable. Application amount: 30g / m² 2 If the amount applied is less than 60g / m², the anti-slip material will not adequately cover the fabric surface, resulting in a reduced anti-slip effect. Furthermore, the adhesion strength of the anti-slip material will weaken, leading to decreased durability due to wear during use. The recommended application amount is 60g / m². 2 If the amount exceeds a certain limit, the amount of coating becomes excessive, impairing flexibility and increasing the weight of the towel itself, making it difficult to handle. The number of applications can be selected as needed, with four to seven applications being preferable. Fewer than four applications would result in a thin layer of the anti-slip portion 20, 21, failing to provide sufficient anti-slip effect and durability. More than seven applications would result in an excessively thick film of the anti-slip portion 20, 21, worsening the user experience.

[0033] The heat treatment after applying the anti-slip material is to completely solidify the anti-slip material in the pile threads that form the loops of the towel fabric body 10, and should be maintained at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. The drying temperature after application should be 120°C to 180°C if the anti-slip material is silicone. The drying time should be 40 to 120 seconds. If the temperature is lower than 120°C, the silicone will not harden sufficiently, requiring more drying time and reducing work efficiency. If the temperature exceeds 180°C, the towel fabric body 10 and the silicone may deteriorate, and the desired quality may not be obtained.

[0034] As shown in Figures 4 and 9, the formed anti-slip portion 20 has a linear pattern with triangular cutouts. In particular, the rectangular frame-shaped anti-slip portion 21 formed along the peripheral edge of the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 and the adjacent triangular linear pattern anti-slip portion 20 are connected to form a pattern. As a result, the triangular anti-slip portion 20 and the rectangular frame-shaped anti-slip portion 21 are connected, reinforcing the triangular anti-slip portion 20 located near the outer peripheral edge, making it less likely to peel off and improving durability.

[0035] It should be noted that the anti-slip portion 20 is not limited to the embodiment described above, and may be composed of other patterns.

[0036] Next, we will explain the manufacturing method for bench covers. On the back surface 12 of the rectangular towel fabric body 10, excluding the back surface area of ​​one end that is folded over, a non-slip material is applied using silkscreen, and the drying process is repeated multiple times in sequence to create a linear patterned non-slip section 20 and a rectangular frame-shaped non-slip section 21. Next, the coating and drying process, performed under different conditions than the aforementioned coating operation, is repeated multiple times in sequence. Finally, the anti-slip material is solidified by heating at a constant temperature, forming anti-slip sections 20 and 21 on the towel fabric body 10.

[0037] Next, one end of the back surface area where the anti-slip portions 20 and 21 are not formed is folded back towards the back surface 12, and both side edges of the said end are sewn to both side edges of the towel fabric body 10 to form a bag portion 13, thereby completing the manufacturing process.

[0038] If the anti-slip portion 20 has a linear pattern, its width dimension is preferably such that it can span at least two adjacent loops, and is 1.5 times or more but less than 6 times, preferably 3 times or more but less than 5 times, the pitch of the pile yarns forming the loops. If the width dimension is less than 1.5 times, when silicone is applied to the towel fabric body 10, the silicone adheres only to the tops of the loops, making it difficult for it to penetrate between adjacent loops and preventing the pile threads forming adjacent loops from connecting. As a result, the adhesion area is small, and the desired durability cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if the width of the anti-slip sections 20 and 21 exceeds six times the pitch, the exposed area of ​​the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 decreases, making it difficult to obtain the desired water absorption and elasticity. In addition, the reduced exposed area of ​​the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 impairs the breathability of the bench cover, limiting the towel's ability to effectively absorb and wick away sweat. As a result, the feel of the towel deteriorates, and its functionality is compromised, especially when used in sports or outdoor activities. Furthermore, as the amount of anti-slip material used increases, the overall weight of the bench cover increases, making it difficult to carry and unsuitable for applications where portability is important.

[0039] The pattern formed as the anti-slip portion 20 may be a linear pattern in which triangular hollow linear patterns are regularly arranged according to the first embodiment, or it may be a dotted pattern. Of course, the linear pattern is not limited to straight lines, but may also be a curved pattern, and may be a continuous pattern or a discontinuous pattern. For example, the following patterns can be considered. As shown in Figure 14, there are patterns with regularly arranged square-shaped hollow lines, and as shown in Figure 15, there are linear patterns arranged in a discontinuous grid. In addition, as shown in Figure 16, there are patterns with regularly arranged solid squares, and as shown in Figure 17, there are patterns that combine linear square patterns with solid square patterns. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, there are patterns with regularly arranged spiral squares, and as shown in Figure 19, there are linear patterns based on squares that resemble jigsaw puzzle pieces.

[0040] The pattern formed as the anti-slip portion 20 may be a tortoise shell pattern as shown in Figure 20, or a modified tortoise shell pattern as shown in Figure 21. Alternatively, it may be a cross pattern with a hole in the middle as shown in Figure 22, a pattern combining a circle with a hole in the middle as shown in Figure 23, a pattern combining Y-shaped patterns as shown in Figure 24, or a so-called seigaiha pattern as shown in Figure 25.

[0041] The pattern formed as the anti-slip portion 20 may be a linear pattern with regularly arranged hollow circular patterns as shown in Figure 26, or a pattern with regularly arranged solid circular patterns as shown in Figure 27.

[0042] Of course, patterns can be a combination of hollowed-out linear patterns and / or solid patterns as appropriate. In particular, hollowed-out linear patterns have the advantage of resulting in a bench cover with good breathability because the area covered by silicone is relatively small.

[0043] Having described various embodiments in detail above with reference to the drawings, various aspects of the present invention will now be described. In the following description, reference numerals will also be used as examples.

[0044] A bench cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention is A towel fabric body 10 having pile yarn formed in a loop shape on at least the surface 11, A bag portion 13 is formed by folding at least one end of the towel fabric body 10 towards the back side 12, The towel fabric body 10 has anti-slip portions 20 and 21 formed by applying an anti-slip material to at least the exposed back surface 12, It is configured to include the following features.

[0045] A second embodiment of the present invention is a bench cover in which, in the first embodiment, a single pile thread is formed in a loop shape on the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10.

[0046] A bench cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention is a bench cover described in either the first or second embodiment, The towel fabric body 10 has a non-slip material applied to its back surface 12 using a silkscreen printing method to form non-slip sections 20 and 21.

[0047] A bench cover according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a bench cover described in any one of the first to third aspects, The configuration involves a frame-shaped anti-slip portion 21 formed along the outer peripheral edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body 10, and a part of another anti-slip portion 20 located near the outer peripheral edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body 10 being connected.

[0048] A fifth embodiment of the present invention is a bench cover described in any one of the first to fourth embodiments, The width dimensions of the anti-slip sections 20 and 21 are configured to be 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile threads that form the loops on the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10.

[0049] The bench cover according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is a bench cover described in the first aspect, wherein the anti-slip material is a flexible elastomer.

[0050] The bench cover according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is a bench cover according to the sixth embodiment, The flexible elastomer is made of silicone.

[0051] The eighth embodiment of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a bench cover, A step of applying an anti-slip material to the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10 to form anti-slip parts 20 and 21, The process of folding at least one end of the towel fabric body 10 towards the back side 12 to form a bag portion 13, It is a process consisting of the following:

[0052] The manufacturing method for a bench cover according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is, in the bench cover according to the eighth aspect, The process involves setting the width of the anti-slip portion 20 to be 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile yarns that form the loops on the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10.

[0053] The tenth embodiment of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a bench cover, in which the anti-slip material is a flexible elastomer, as a step in the bench cover of the eighth embodiment.

[0054] The eleventh embodiment of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a bench cover, in which the flexible elastomer is made of silicone in the bench cover of the tenth embodiment. [Examples]

[0055] The towel fabric (item 10) is made of 100% cotton, using 32-count double-ply yarn, and features a double-sided pile weave. The total length of the loop pile on both the surface 11 and the back surface 12 is 4.5 mm, and the number of loops on the surface 11 is twice the number of loops on the back surface 12.

[0056] More specifically, regarding the density of loop piles on the surface 11 and back surface 12, the distance between a total of 18 loops was 12.5 mm on the surface 11 and 24.5 mm on the back surface 12. Therefore, the loop pitch on the surface 11 was 0.7 mm, and the loop pitch on the back surface 12 was 1.4 mm.

[0057] As an anti-slip material, liquid silicone was applied by screen printing to form the anti-slip areas. Liquid silicone (TCS-138A-30, manufactured by Caibo (Shanghai) Organic Silicone Co., Ltd.) was used for screen printing. The width of the anti-slip areas, which are linear patterns created by silicone silkscreen printing, was set to 2 mm. Therefore, the width of the anti-slip areas 20 and 21 was approximately 1.5 times the pitch of the loops on the back surface 12.

[0058] For the screen printing method, right-angle effect ink was applied using a squeegee with a hardness of 80A at a right angle, and liquid silicone was applied using the silk screen method with a coating load of 131 kg. After that, it was allowed to dry until it was no longer sticky to the touch, and the same process was repeated a total of two times to apply the silicone. Furthermore, liquid silicone was applied using a silkscreen method with right-angle effect ink under a coating load of 109 kg, then dried until it was no longer sticky to the touch. This process was repeated a total of two times to apply the silicone, resulting in a total of four layers. Next, a volume (texture) effect ink was applied using a silkscreen method with a coating load of 109 kg. After drying until it was no longer sticky to the touch, the same process was repeated a total of two times to apply silicone, resulting in a total of six layers. Finally, the silicone was completely solidified by heating at 160°C for 1 minute, forming anti-slip sections 20 and 21 on the back surface 12 of the towel fabric body 10, and a sample was obtained.

[0059] The aforementioned sample was washed in a washing machine for 15 minutes at a time, for a total of 40 washes, and after a total of 10 hours of washing, the remaining condition of the anti-slip parts 20 and 21 was observed visually. No peeling of the silicone forming the anti-slip parts 20 and 21 was observed, confirming that there are no practical problems.

[0060] In this embodiment, the density of the pile yarns forming the loops on the back surface 12 was made relatively sparser than the density of the pile yarns forming the loops on the front surface 11. As a result, it was found that the liquid silicone could more easily penetrate between the pile yarns forming the loops, increasing the adhesion area and improving durability. In particular, the width of the linear pattern constituting the anti-slip sections 20 and 21 was set to 1.5 times the pitch of the pile yarns forming the loops. This made it easier for the liquid silicone to penetrate between adjacent loop piles, increasing the adhesion area and improving the durability of the anti-slip sections 20 and 21. Comparative Example 1

[0061] The width of the linear patterned anti-slip sections 20 and 21 was set to 1 mm. Except for the difference in the width of the anti-slip sections 20 and 21 compared to Example 1, liquid silicone was applied to the towel fabric body 10 in the same manner as Example 1 to form anti-slip sections 20 and 21 with the same pattern as Example 1, and a sample was obtained.

[0062] The sample of Comparative Example 1 was washed in a washing machine for 15 minutes at a time for a total of 20 consecutive washes, for a total of 5 hours. After washing, the remaining condition of the anti-slip parts 20 and 21 was observed visually. It was confirmed that the silicone forming the anti-slip parts 20 and 21 was partially peeling off.

[0063] From these results, it was found that Example 1 has superior durability compared to Comparative Example 1. [Industrial applicability]

[0064] The bench cover according to the present invention can be applied only to bench press benches, such as flat bench press benches, incline bench press benches, and decline bench press benches used during bench presses. It can also be applied to benches of various training machines, chairs with backrests, car seats, and spectator seats in sports stadiums, for example. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 10 Towel fabric main body 11 Surface 12 Back side 13 Bag part 20 Anti-slip part 21. Anti-slip section (frame shape) 30 Bench press bench

Claims

1. The towel fabric body has pile threads formed in a loop shape on at least the surface, A bag portion formed by folding at least one end of the towel fabric body to the back side, A non-slip portion formed by applying a non-slip material to at least the exposed back surface of the towel fabric body, A bench cover characterized by being made of the following material.

2. The bench cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a single pile thread is formed in a loop shape on the back surface of the towel fabric body.

3. The bench cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a non-slip surface is formed by applying a non-slip material to the back surface of the towel fabric body using a silkscreen printing method.

4. The bench cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a frame-shaped anti-slip portion formed along the outer edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body is connected to a part of another anti-slip portion located near the outer edge of the back surface of the towel fabric body.

5. The bench cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the width of the anti-slip portion is 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile threads that form the loops on the back of the towel fabric body.

6. The bench cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the anti-slip material is a flexible elastomer.

7. The bench cover according to claim 6, characterized in that the flexible elastomer is silicone.

8. The process involves applying an anti-slip material to the back of the towel fabric to form an anti-slip area, A method for manufacturing a bench cover, characterized by comprising the step of folding at least one end of the towel fabric body to the back side to form a bag portion.

9. The method for manufacturing a bench cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the width dimension of the anti-slip portion is 1.5 times or more and less than 6 times the pitch of the pile yarns that form the loops on the back of the towel fabric body.

10. The method for manufacturing a bench cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the anti-slip material is a flexible elastomer.

11. The method for manufacturing a bench cover according to claim 10, characterized in that the flexible elastomer is silicone.

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