Legwear

Abstract

To improve the convenience of legwear. [Solution] The legwear 1 has a pair of leg portions 2A and 2B configured to fit snugly to the wearer's legs, including the thighs, knees, and lower legs. Furthermore, each of the pair of leg portions is provided with zippers 3A and 3B that extend from an opening at the lower end to at least above the knee portion 22 corresponding to the wearer's knee.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to legwear.

Background Art

[0002] For example, when doing sports, legwear (such as leggings) that adheres closely to the legs is worn. Currently, the main purposes of wearing such legwear are mainly sunburn prevention and comfort. However, by appropriately compressing the leg muscles and suppressing vibrations, it is possible to stabilize the performance of the wearer and reduce fatigue.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] After exercising while wearing legwear, in order for the wearer to free the legs from the legwear, the legwear must be removed. To remove tight legwear that adheres closely to the legs, it is also necessary to remove shoes and half pants worn over the legwear, which is very troublesome. Therefore, for example, it has been difficult to temporarily free the legs from the legwear during breaks between exercises. In addition, trainers and the like cannot immediately care for the legs of the wearer after exercise, and there is room for improvement in the efficiency of support work for the wearer.

[0004] This invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and one of its objectives is to provide legwear with improved convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The legwear according to one embodiment has a pair of leg portions configured to adhere closely to the legs including the thighs, knees, and calves of the wearer. Further, each of the pair of leg portions is provided with a fastener extending from the opening at the lower end to at least above the knee portion corresponding to the knee of the wearer.

[0006] The fastener may be provided on the side surface of each of the pair of leg portions.

[0007] For example, the upper end of the zipper is located below the crotch area between the pair of legs in the longitudinal direction of the pair of legs. In one example, the upper end of the zipper is located closer to the crotch area than to the knee area in the longitudinal direction.

[0008] Each of the pair of legs may be formed by sewing together a front panel and a back panel. In this case, the zipper may have a first stringer provided at the end of the front panel and a second stringer provided at the end of the back panel.

[0009] Preferably, the pair of legs are formed from a material having at least one of the following properties: elasticity, UV protection, and water absorption and quick drying. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the configuration of this invention described above, the wearer's legs can be easily freed from the legwear by opening the zipper, significantly improving the convenience of the legwear. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a schematic (a) front view, (b) side view, and (c) rear view of legwear according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic enlarged view of a portion of the waist area as seen from the outside. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic enlarged view of a portion of the waist area as seen from the inside. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic side view showing an example of how legwear is used. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] One embodiment of legwear will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows a schematic (a) front view, (b) side view, and (c) rear view of the legwear 1 according to this embodiment.

[0013] Legwear 1 is, for example, a pair of leggings and comprises a pair of leg portions 2A and 2B configured to fit snugly to the wearer's legs, including the thighs, knees, and lower legs. In the following description, the portions of these leg portions 2A and 2B that correspond to the thighs, knees, and lower legs of a wearer with a typical body shape that fits the size of the legwear 1 will be referred to as the thigh portion 21, the knee portion 22, and the lower leg portion 23, respectively.

[0014] Each leg portion 2A, 2B has an opening 20 (hem) at the lower end for the wearer's feet. The upper end of the legwear 1 has an annular waist portion 4 that fits snugly around the wearer's waist. As shown in Figure 1(a), both ends of a string 5 extend from the waist portion 4. In Figures 1(b) and 1(c), the string 5 is not shown.

[0015] It is preferable to use materials that exhibit elasticity, UV protection, and moisture absorption and quick-drying properties for each part of legwear 1. For example, a material containing polyester and polyurethane may be used. Specifically, a composition ratio of 90% polyester and 10% polyurethane may be applied to the material. However, each part of legwear 1 may be formed from a blend of polyester and cotton, or from a material containing nylon, etc.

[0016] Leg 2A is equipped with a zipper 3A. Leg 2B is equipped with a zipper 3B. In the example in Figure 1, zippers 3A and 3B are provided on the sides of legs 2A and 2B, respectively.

[0017] The lower ends 31 of zippers 3A and 3B are located at the edges of the openings 20 of the leg sections 2A and 2B, respectively. The upper ends 32 of zippers 3A and 3B are located above the knee sections 22 of the leg sections 2A and 2B, respectively.

[0018] In the example of FIG. 1, the upper end 32 is located on the thigh portion 21. More specifically, the upper end 32 is located below the crotch portion 6 between the leg portions 2A and 2B in the longitudinal direction of the leg portions 2A and 2B. In one example, the upper end 32 is near the upper end of the thigh portion 21, that is, closer to the crotch portion 6 than the knee portion 22 in the longitudinal direction.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1(b), the fastener 3A includes a first stringer 33, a second stringer 34, and a slider 35. Each of the stringers 33 and 34 includes, for example, a fastener tape and a number of elements (teeth) arranged on the fastener tape. The slider 35 opens and closes the stringers 33 and 34 as it moves. In FIG. 1(b), the slider 35 is located at the lower end 31. In this state, the stringers 33 and 34 are closed as a whole. Note that the configuration of the fastener 3B is the same as that of the fastener 3A.

[0020] In the example of FIG. 1, the leg portion 2A is formed by sewing the front body piece 10A and the back body piece 10C. Also, the leg portion 2B is formed by sewing the front body piece 10B and the back body piece 10D.

[0021] FIG. 1(b) shows the sewing line L between the front body piece 10A and the back body piece 10C. The fastener 3A is located on the extension of the sewing line L. That is, the first stringer 33 is provided at the end of the front body piece 10A, and the second stringer 34 is provided at the end of the back body piece 10C. With such a configuration, the fastener 3A can be provided without impairing the stretchability and aesthetics of the front body piece 10A and the back body piece 10C.

[0022] The fastener 3B is provided in a similar manner. That is, the first stringer 33 of the fastener 3B is provided at the end of the front body piece 10B, and the second stringer 34 is provided at the end of the back body piece 10D.

[0023] Figures 2 and 3 are schematic enlarged views of a part of the waist portion 4. In these figures, a part of the waist portion 4 is shown broken. Figure 2 corresponds to the state of viewing the waist portion 4 from the outside, and Figure 3 corresponds to the state of viewing the waist portion 4 from the inside.

[0024] The waist portion 4 is formed in a loop shape from a material similar to that of the leg portions 2A and 2B, for example, and is sewn to the upper ends of the front body portions 10A and 10B and the rear body portions 10C and 10D.

[0025] An annular waist rubber 40 having excellent elasticity is passed inside the loop of the waist portion 4. By this waist rubber 40, the wearability around the waist when wearing the legwear 1 is improved.

[0026] The above-mentioned string 5 is also passed inside the loop of the waist portion 4. Further, as shown in Figure 3, a pair of holes 41 are provided on the inner surface of the waist portion 4, and both ends of the string 5 extend outside the waist portion 4 through these holes 41. The holes 41 are located, for example, near the upper side of the sewing line of the front body portions 10A and 10B. By using such a string 5, the wearability around the waist when wearing the legwear 1 is further improved.

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic side view showing an example of the usage mode of the legwear 1. In this figure, the wearer is wearing the legwear 1 and further wearing shoes.

[0028] In Figure 4, the fastener 3A is opened to the upper end 32. At this time, a part of the lower leg, knee, and thigh of the wearer's left leg is exposed from the leg portion 2A. Similarly, when the fastener 3B is opened, a part of the lower leg, knee, and thigh of the wearer's right leg is exposed from the leg portion 2A.

[0029] Conventional legwear required removing the legwear to free the legs. In particular, removing tight legwear that clings to the legs, such as leggings, required removing shoes and shorts worn over the legwear, which was very troublesome. In contrast, the legwear 1 according to this embodiment allows the legs to be freed even while being worn, as shown in Figure 4.

[0030] For example, when exercising while wearing legwear 1, fasten zippers 3A and 3B all the way to the bottom 31. This provides moderate compression to the leg muscles, reduces vibration, and helps stabilize the wearer's performance and reduce fatigue.

[0031] Furthermore, if you want to release your legs from the constriction after or during exercise, you can simply open zippers 3A and 3B to the desired position. This allows you to quickly expose your lower legs, knees, or thighs, promoting recovery while resting your legs. If a trainer needs to provide any support to the wearer's legs, they can quickly perform the task by opening zippers 3A and 3B without having to remove legwear 1.

[0032] Thus, with the configuration according to this embodiment, it is possible to significantly improve the convenience of the legwear 1.

[0033] The configuration disclosed in this embodiment can be modified in various ways. For example, the range in which zippers 3A and 3B are provided is not necessarily limited to those shown in each figure. That is, the upper ends of zippers 3A and 3B can be changed to be higher or lower than the positions shown in each figure, from the viewpoint of the functionality and aesthetics expected of the legwear 1.

[0034] Furthermore, the configuration according to this embodiment can also be applied to legwear 1 that fits snugly to the legs other than leggings. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] 1...Legwear, 2A, 2B...Legs, 3A, 3B...Zipper, 4...Waist, 5...Drawstring, 6...Crotch.

Claims

1. Legwear having a pair of leg portions configured to fit snugly to the wearer's legs, including the thighs, knees, and lower legs, Legwear in which each of the pair of legs is provided with a zipper that extends from an opening at the lower end to at least above the knee, corresponding to the wearer's knee.

2. The fastener is provided on the side of each of the pair of legs, The legwear according to claim 1.

3. The upper end of the zipper is located below the crotch area between the pair of legs in the longitudinal direction of the pair of legs. The legwear according to claim 1.

4. The upper end of the zipper is located in the longitudinal direction, closer to the crotch area than to the knee area. The legwear according to claim 3.

5. Each of the pair of legs is formed by sewing together the front and back panels. The zipper has a first stringer provided at the end of the front panel and a second stringer provided at the end of the back panel. The legwear according to claim 1.

6. The pair of legs are formed from a material having at least one of the following properties: elasticity, UV protection, and water absorption and quick drying. The legwear according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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