Support pattern part attached to clothing

Abstract

To provide a support pattern part attached to a garment, which supports the muscle of a wearer during sports, can improve athletic performance, and can reduce manufacturing cost.SOLUTION: Support pattern parts (20 and 40) are attached to at least one place selected from a group consisting of a place along at least one part of the major psoas muscle (901), a place along the supraspinatus muscle (903), a place along the teres major (904), a place along the iliac muscle (902); a place along the piriformis (905); a place along the gluteus minimus; and a place along the sacrotuberous ligament, and are strip parts (21a, etc.) having rectangular structures. The support pattern parts are configured of patterns formed of ink. Ink contains powder of at least one mineral selected from a group consisting of radium ore, germanium, crystal, terahertz ore, and tourmaline or powder of two or more of blend ores.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical field]

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

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

[0003] In addition to golf, scapular movements are frequently caused by rotation of the trunk and arm movements in various sports and exercises such as tennis, baseball, swimming, and yoga. For example, in golf and tennis, asymmetrical scapular movements are caused by rotating the trunk when swinging a club or racket, and in yoga poses, scapular movements are also caused by moving both arms symmetrically.

[0004] In most cases, such shoulder blade movements are not independent of the left or right shoulder blade, but rather the left and right shoulder blades move in tandem. However, typical athletic clothing only corrects the posture of the wearer's upper body by using a tightening part that has a higher tightening force than the main body part, which has elasticity, and does not give sufficient consideration to the tandem movement of the left and right shoulder blades. Therefore, it is difficult for these typical athletic clothing to sufficiently improve athletic performance in various exercises involving trunk rotation and arm movement.

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

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

[0007] According to the exercise clothing 1000, when worn, the tightening force of the first tightening portion 121 acts on the scapula and the muscle group around the scapula, and supports the wearer to expand the range of motion of the scapula when the wearer rotates the trunk or moves the arms. The tightening force of one of the first tightening portions 121 is transmitted to the other of the first tightening portions 121 via the second tightening portion 122. Therefore, the movement of the other scapula is further promoted in conjunction with the movement of one scapula, and the range of motion of the scapula is further expanded. Therefore, the exercise clothing 1000 effectively improves the flexibility around the shoulders when the left and right shoulders move in conjunction with each other, and can improve the performance of various exercises involving the rotation of the trunk and the movement of the arms. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4061336 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6409143 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] According to the above-mentioned exercise clothing 1000, the action of the first tightening portion 121 to the fourth tightening portion 124 effectively increases the flexibility around the shoulders when the left and right shoulders move in unison, thereby improving the performance of various exercises involving trunk rotation and arm movement. However, exercise performance can be improved not only by increasing the flexibility around the shoulders. The applicant of the present application has disclosed in Patent Document 2 clothing (shirts, pants, etc.) that improves exercise performance based on an approach (idea) fundamentally different from conventional ones.

[0010] The clothing (shirt, pants, etc.) disclosed by the applicant in Patent Document 2 was clothing (shirt, pants, etc.) that could greatly improve athletic performance. However, upon further study, the inventor of the present application noticed that the manufacturing costs were somewhat high and that the tape could come off when washed in daily life. After extensive study, the inventor came up with a new clothing (shirt, pants, etc.) that could improve on these points, which led to the present invention.

[0011] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and its main objective is to provide clothing that can support the wearer's muscles and improve their athletic ability and flexibility when playing sports, carrying, receiving care, etc., and that can reduce manufacturing costs and prevent the tape from peeling off even after washing, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The garment according to the present invention is a garment for covering the wearer's body, and includes an upper body part covering at least a part of the upper body, and an upper body support pattern part formed on the upper body part. The upper body support pattern part includes an upper body first print pattern part located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle, an upper body second print pattern part located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle, and an upper body third print pattern part located at a location along the teres major muscle. The upper body support pattern part is composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the upper body part.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body portion has a T-shirt shape. The ink printing pattern is formed by silk screen printing. The width of the upper body first print pattern portion is 25 mm±10 mm. The width of the upper body second print pattern portion and the width of the upper body third print pattern portion are each 50 mm±10 mm.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the upper body first printed pattern portion, the upper body second printed pattern portion, and the upper body third printed pattern portion are respectively arranged in a bilaterally symmetrical shape.

[0015] Another garment according to the present invention is a garment that covers the body of a wearer, and includes an upper body part that covers at least a part of the upper body, and an upper body support pattern part formed on the upper body part. The upper body support pattern part includes an upper body second print pattern part located along the supraspinatus muscle, and an upper body third print pattern part located along the teres major muscle. The upper body support pattern part is composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the upper body part. The upper body part has a T-shirt shape, and the ink print pattern is formed by silk screen printing.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the width of the second upper body print pattern portion and the width of the third upper body print pattern portion are each 50 mm±10 mm. The second upper body print pattern portion and the third upper body print pattern portion are arranged in a symmetrical shape.

[0017] Yet another garment according to the present invention is a garment for covering the body of a wearer, comprising a lower body part covering at least a part of the lower body, and a lower body support pattern part formed on the lower body part. The lower body support pattern part includes a lower body first print pattern part located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle, a lower body second print pattern part located at a location along the iliacus muscle, and a lower body third print pattern part located at a location along the piriformis muscle. The lower body support pattern part is composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the lower body part.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the lower body portion has a shape of shorts. The ink printing pattern is formed by silk screen printing. The width of the lower body first printed pattern portion, the width of the lower body second printed pattern portion, and the width of the lower body third printed pattern portion are each 25 mm±10 mm.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the lower body first printed pattern portion, the lower body second printed pattern portion, and the lower body third printed pattern portion are each arranged in a bilaterally symmetrical shape.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the lower body support pattern portion further includes a fourth lower body print pattern portion located along the gluteus minimus muscle and a fifth lower body print pattern portion located along the sacrotuberous ligament.

[0021] Yet another garment according to the present invention is a garment for covering the wearer's body, and includes upper and lower garment body parts covering at least a part of the upper body and at least a part of the lower body, and support pattern parts formed on the upper and lower garment body parts. The support pattern parts include a first print pattern part located along the psoas major muscle, a second print pattern part located along the iliacus muscle, an upper body second print pattern part located along the supraspinatus muscle, an upper body third print pattern part located along the teres major muscle, and a lower body third print pattern part located along the piriformis muscle. The support pattern parts are composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the upper and lower garment body parts.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the support pattern portion further includes a fourth lower body print pattern portion located along the gluteus minimus muscle and a fifth lower body print pattern portion located along the sacrotuberous ligament.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the ink-printed pattern constituting the support pattern portion is formed by silk screen printing, and the ink-printed pattern has a width of 60 mm or less.

[0024] The manufacturing method of the present invention is a method for manufacturing support clothing that supports the athletic ability of a wearer, and includes the steps of: preparing an upper body part that covers at least a portion of the upper body; and forming, by silk screen printing, on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the fabric of the upper body part, a first upper body printed pattern part located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second upper body printed pattern part located along the supraspinatus muscle, and a third upper body printed pattern part located along the teres major muscle.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, in the step of forming by silk screen printing, a printing plate is used that defines the width of the upper body first print pattern portion to be 25 mm±10 mm, and the widths of the upper body second print pattern portion and the upper body third print pattern portion to be 50 mm±10 mm, respectively. In the printing plate, the regions that define the upper body first print pattern portion, the upper body second print pattern portion, and the upper body third print pattern portion are each arranged in a symmetrical shape.

[0026] Another manufacturing method of the present invention is a manufacturing method for support clothing that supports the athletic ability of a wearer, and includes the steps of: preparing a lower body part that covers at least a portion of the lower body; and forming, by silk screen printing, on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the fabric of the lower body part, a first lower body printed pattern part located along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a second lower body printed pattern part located along the iliac muscle, and a third lower body printed pattern part located along the piriformis muscle.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the step of forming by silk screen printing further includes forming by silk screen printing a fourth lower body print pattern portion located along the gluteus minimus muscle and a fifth lower body print pattern portion located along the sacrotuberous ligament. Effect of the Invention

[0028] An upper body support pattern part is formed on the upper body part covering at least a part of the upper body, and the upper body support pattern part includes a first upper body print pattern part located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle, a second upper body print pattern part located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle, and a third upper body print pattern part located at a location along the teres major muscle, so that the muscles can be supported and activated, and the meridians of the ren mai and gu mai can flow naturally. As a result, the wearer's muscles can be supported during sports, transportation, and when being cared for, and the like, and athletic ability and flexibility can be improved. The upper body support pattern part is composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the upper body part, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced compared to when the upper body support pattern part is made of a tape material. Furthermore, in the case of a tape material, it may peel off after repeated washing, but compared to that, the ink print pattern does not peel off the tape material, so it can last longer. In addition, a lower body support pattern part is formed on the lower body part covering at least a part of the lower body, and the lower body support pattern part is combined with a garment (lower body clothing) including a lower body first print pattern part located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle, a lower body second print pattern part located at a location along the iliacus muscle, and a lower body third print pattern part located at a location along the piriformis muscle, so that the muscles of the lower body as well as the upper body can be supported and activated, and the meridians of the ren mai and gu mai can flow naturally. In addition, the lower body third print pattern part located at the piriformis muscle makes it easier to balance the upper and lower and front and rear. And, since the lower body support pattern part is also composed of an ink print pattern, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost and make it last longer than when the lower body support pattern part is made of a tape material. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional exercise garment 1000. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a rear view of a conventional exercise garment 1000. [Diagram 3] 9(a) through 9(c) are front, side and rear views, respectively, of the skeleton of a human 900. [Figure 4] (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the supraspinatus 903 and teres major 904 muscles, respectively. [Diagram 5] 9(a) and 9(b) are diagrams showing the skeleton of an animal 900A and a human 900 on all fours, respectively. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 shows the iliacus 902 and psoas major 901 muscles. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 shows the piriformis 905 muscle. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of a garment (shirt) 2000 disclosed in Patent Document 2. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a back structure of a garment (shirt) 2000 disclosed in Patent Document 2. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of clothing (pants) 2100 disclosed in Patent Document 2. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a rear configuration of clothing (pants) 2100 disclosed in Patent Document 2. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a rear view showing a configuration of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 1 is a diagram illustrating the layout of an upper body support pattern portion 20 (22, 23) in a shirt 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a garment (pants) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a rear view showing a configuration of a garment (pants) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17]FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a modified example of the garment (pants) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 1 is a table showing the results of an experiment when wearing clothing (100, 200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] 1 is a table showing the results of an experiment conducted when wearing the clothing (2000, 2100) disclosed in Patent Document 2. [Figure 20] 1 is a flowchart for explaining a method of manufacturing a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] This is a screen printing device for manufacturing clothing (shirt) 100. [Figure 22] This is a printing plate 80 for printing the upper body support pattern portion 20 (21). [Figure 23] This is a printing plate 80 for printing the upper body support pattern portion 20 (22, 23). [Figure 24] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a combined configuration of a shirt 100 and pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 25] 1 is a rear view showing a combined configuration of a shirt 100 and pants 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a front configuration of a garment (overalls) 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a rear configuration of a garment (overalls) 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Before describing the details of the embodiments of the present invention, the background to the discovery of the clothing and the method for improving athletic ability (or physical function) according to the present invention, as well as the clothing disclosed in Patent Document 2 by the applicant of the present invention will be described.

[0031] We have been thoroughly investigating whether it is possible to improve physical function using an ordinary T-shirt instead of the large-scale exercise clothing 1000 shown in Figures 1 and 2. Through various investigations, we found that by applying tape (masking tape with a suitable tension) to designated parts of the T-shirt, it is possible to improve physical function (improve athletic ability).

[0032] 3(a) to 3(c) are a front view, a side view, and a back view showing the skeleton of a human 900. The inventor of the present application applied tape (commercially available masking tape) over clothes (a T-shirt or shirt, and pants). Specifically, the inventor applied tape (packaging tape or masking tape in this case) to the following locations: psoas major 901, iliacus 902, supraspinatus 903, teres major 904, and piriformis 905. As a result, improvements in a number of physical abilities (e.g., improved flexibility, improved athletic ability, etc.) were observed. The specific details of the improvements in physical abilities will be described later.

[0033] There is no clear reason why applying tape to these locations improves physical ability, and it is merely speculation, but we believe it may be as follows. The locations where the tape is applied (901-905) are the locations of muscles that correspond to meridians. The most important meridians are the Conception Vessel and the Governor Vessel, which run through the center of the human body. The Conception Vessel is a jing vein that belongs to the paradoxical veins and runs along the anterior midline of the body. And the Governor Vessel is a jing vein that belongs to the paradoxical veins and runs along the posterior midline of the body.

[0034] Here, in the upper body, the muscle corresponding to the ren mai is the supraspinatus 903, and the muscle corresponding to the governor mai is the teres major 904. Figures 4(a) and (b) show the supraspinatus 903 and the teres major 904, respectively. It is inferred that by supporting these muscles (903, 904) with tape on the clothing, the muscles can be activated, and as a result, the ren mai and governor mai meridians will naturally flow. Furthermore, the inventor of the present application has inferred where these active muscles are in the lower body (legs). Figures 5(a) and (b) show the skeleton of an animal 900A and a human 900 on all fours, respectively.

[0035] Furthermore, if the upper body is considered as the front legs and the lower body as the rear legs, the following correspondences are considered. That is, the shoulder blade (upper body) corresponds to the ilium (lower body), the shoulder joint (upper body) corresponds to the hip joint (lower body), the elbow (upper body) corresponds to the knee (lower body), and the wrist (upper body) corresponds to the ankle (lower body). In the lower body (hind legs), the supraspinatus muscle 903 and the teres major muscle 904 correspond to the iliacus muscle 902 and the psoas major muscle 901, respectively. Figure 6 shows the iliacus muscle 902 and the psoas major muscle 901. By sticking tape to these points, you can feel the axis passing through the center of the body (the Ren Mai and the Du Mai). To give an example of this, in martial arts, when a technique can be performed simply by touch, without relying on force, it is thought that this is a state of balance between emotions, thoughts, and the body; and when caring for someone in this state, you may find that you are able to lift them lightly without using much force; it is imagined that what is embodied by the technique of applying tape to the relevant parts is similar to this state.

[0036] In addition, when tape is applied to the iliacus muscle 902 and psoas major muscle 901 (these two are sometimes collectively referred to as the "iliopsoas muscle"), the axis of the body is formed, but the sense of being pulled by gravity becomes stronger (for example, when you jump, you feel a stronger force when you land). In response to this, we came up with the idea of ​​applying tape to the piriformis muscle 905. Figure 7 shows the piriformis muscle 905. We found that by applying additional tape to this piriformis muscle 905, it becomes easier to achieve balance up and down and front and back.

[0037] Next, the clothing (shirt, pants, etc.) disclosed by the applicant of the present application in Patent Document 2 will be described with reference to Fig. 8 to Fig. 11. Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 show the front and back configurations of clothing (shirt) 2000 disclosed in Patent Document 2. Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 show the front and back configurations of clothing (pants) 2100 disclosed in Patent Document 2.

[0038] 8 and 9 includes an upper body part 10 that covers the upper body, and an upper body support part 20 formed on the upper body part 10. The upper body support part 20 includes an upper body first support part 21 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), an upper body second support part 22 located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle (903), and an upper body third support part 23 located at a location along the teres major muscle (904).

[0039] The upper body first support part 21 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 21a, 21b extending along a part of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip parts 21a, 21b extend downward from a point 21c corresponding to the upper starting point of the psoas major muscle. The upper body second support part 22 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 22a, 22b extending along the supraspinatus muscle (903). The upper body third support part 23 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 23a, 23b extending along the teres major muscle (904). In a preferred example of the shirt 2000, the upper body first support part 21, the upper body second support part 22 and the upper body third support part 23 are composed of a tape material. Upper body first support part 21, upper body second support part 22, and upper body third support part 23 can provide support by giving the muscles a feeling as if tape (or cloth) is attached to the muscle parts (901, 903, 904) of shirt 2000, stimulating the muscles (901, 903, 904) and activating the muscles. When upper body first support part 21, upper body second support part 22, and upper body third support part 23 are made of tape material, it is preferable to fix them with iron adhesive and then sew them firmly with thread so that they do not come off during washing, etc.

[0040] 5 and 6 includes a lower body section 30 that covers the lower body. The lower body section 30 is composed of a waist section 31 that defines an opening 32 into which the torso fits, a crotch section 35 that covers the lower torso (the area around the abdomen and crotch), and a crotch section 36 that covers the legs. In the pants 200, a lower body support section 40 is formed in the lower body section 30. The lower body support section 40 is composed of a first lower body support section 41 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), a second lower body support section 42 located at a location along the iliacus muscle (902), and a third lower body support section 43 located at a location along the piriformis muscle (905).

[0041] The lower body first support part 41 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 41a, 41b extending along a part of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip parts 41a, 41b extend upward from a point 45 (45a, 45b) corresponding to the lower starting point of the psoas major muscle. The lower body second support part 42 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 42a, 42b extending along the iliacus muscle (902). The lower body third support part 43 is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 43a, 43b extending along the piriformis muscle (905). In a preferred example of the pants 2100, the lower body first support part 41, the lower body second support part 42 and the lower body third support part 43 are composed of a tape material. The lower body first support part 41, the lower body second support part 42 and the lower body third support part 43 can provide support by giving the muscle a feeling as if tape (or cloth) is attached to the muscle part (901, 903, 905) of the pants 2100, stimulating the muscle (901, 903, 905) and activating the muscle. As with the upper body support parts (21 to 23), when the lower body first support part 41, the lower body second support part 42 and the lower body third support part 43 are made of a tape material, it is preferable to fix them with an iron and then sew them firmly with thread so that they do not come off during washing, etc.

[0042] According to the clothing (shirt) 2000 disclosed in Patent Document 2, an upper body support part 20 is formed on an upper body part 10 that covers at least a part of the upper body, and the upper body support part 20 includes an upper body first support part 21 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), an upper body second support part 22 located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle (903), and an upper body third support part located at a location along the teres major muscle (904), so that the muscles can be supported and activated to naturally flow the ren mai and gu mai meridians. As a result, the wearer's muscles (or the whole body including muscles, joints, etc.) can be supported during sports, transportation, nursing care, etc., to improve athletic ability and flexibility. The lower body support part 40 is formed on the lower body part 30 that covers at least a part of the lower body, and the lower body support part 40 is combined with a garment (lower body clothing) 2100 including a lower body first support part 41 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), a lower body second support part 42 located at a location along the iliacus muscle (902), and a lower body third support part 43 located at a location along the piriformis muscle (905), thereby supporting and activating the muscles in the lower body as well as the upper body, so that the meridians of the ren mai and gu mai can naturally flow. In addition, the lower body third support part 43 located at the location of the piriformis muscle (905) makes it easier to balance the upper and lower and front and rear. Patent Document 2 lists a lot of data showing improvements in athletic ability and flexibility.

[0043] Patent Document 2 discloses that, as long as the upper body support part 20 (21, 22, 23) and / or the lower body support part 40 (41, 42, 43) can form the "supporting part" area, the upper body support part 20 (or 40) is not limited to tape material, and the material or weaving method of the upper body part 10 constituting the shirt 100 may be changed, or a material or member capable of forming the "supporting part" may be disposed inside the material constituting the upper body part 10. The inventor of the present application further conducted research and experiments on the method of forming the "supporting part" area disclosed in Patent Document 2, not limited to tape material. In the process, the upper body support part 20 (21, 22, 23) was formed by silk screen printing (or silk printing) in which ink is directly printed on the fabric of the clothing (for example, T-shirt fabric), and a product that can exhibit the same capabilities as one having the upper body support part 20 (21, 22, 23) made of tape material was completed, leading to the present invention.

[0044] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, for the sake of simplicity, the same reference numerals are used for members and parts that perform the same function, and duplicated descriptions may be omitted or simplified. In addition, the dimensional relationships (length, width, thickness, etc.) in each drawing may not necessarily accurately reflect the actual dimensional relationships. However, in some drawings, the dimensional relationships are consistent, and in such cases, it is possible to derive a six-sided drawing from the dimensional and positional relationships in each drawing. In addition, since it is clothing (clothing), the thickness can often be ignored in a six-sided drawing.

[0045] Furthermore, matters other than those specifically mentioned in this specification that are necessary for carrying out the present invention can be understood as design matters for a person skilled in the art based on the prior art in the field. The present invention can be carried out based on the contents disclosed in this specification and drawings and the technical common sense in the field. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0046] 12 and 13 respectively show the front and back configurations of a garment (shirt) 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment 100 of this embodiment is a garment that covers the wearer's body and has the configuration of a shirt (a T-shirt in the illustrated example). The shirt 100 of this embodiment shares basic elements with the shirt 2000 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and therefore some explanations may be repeated, and many explanations of the shirt 2000 can be understood. For convenience, common elements are described by using the same reference numerals as much as possible to make the explanation easier to understand. A major difference between the upper body support part 20 in the shirt 2000 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and the shirt 100 of this embodiment is that the shirt 100 has a print pattern formed by printing ink on the fabric of the shirt (T-shirt).

[0047] The shirt 100 of this embodiment includes an upper body section 10 that covers at least a part of the upper body. In the configuration of this embodiment, the upper body section 10 constituting the shirt 100 is composed of a body section 15 consisting of a front body section 15a and a back body section 15b, a collar section 11, and sleeve sections 12. In this example, the lower end 19 of the body section 15 is located around the waist or crotch. Since the shirt 100 (upper body section 10) of this embodiment has a T-shirt shape, the collar section 11 is round-necked and does not have a collar like a shirt (for example, a dress shirt), but it may have a collar. In addition, the sleeve sections 12 are short sleeves, but may be long sleeves, three-quarter sleeves (or five-quarter sleeves), or sleeveless. The body section 15 is easy to produce by sewing the front body section 15a and the back body section 15b together, but it may also be a seamless, integrated piece.

[0048] The material constituting the upper body part 10 of this embodiment is a fabric typically used for clothing, and has appropriate elasticity for clothing. The elasticity here means a property appropriate for clothing, and does not particularly require a restoring force like rubber (elastomer). The material (fabric) constituting the shirt 100 (upper body part 10) can be natural fiber material (e.g., cotton material, silk material, etc.), synthetic fiber material (e.g., polyester material, etc.), or a mixture of natural fiber material and synthetic fiber material (e.g., a polyester and cotton blend, etc.), or a mixture of multiple types of materials (e.g., nylon / polyurethane material, rayon material / acrylic material / polyester material, acrylic material / polyester material / rayon material / polyurethane material, etc.). In the illustrated shirt (T-shirt) 100, the material constituting the upper body part 10 is cotton (cotton material).

[0049] In the garment (shirt) 100 of this embodiment, an upper body support pattern portion 20 is formed on the upper body portion 10 (or on the material constituting the upper body portion 10, in this case the material (cotton) constituting the T-shirt). In the configuration of this embodiment, the upper body support pattern portion 20 is composed of an upper body first print pattern portion 21 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle ("901" in FIG. 3(a)), an upper body second print pattern portion 22 located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle ("903" in FIG. 3(c)), and an upper body third print pattern portion 23 located at a location along the teres major muscle ("904" in FIG. 3(c)).

[0050] As shown in Fig. 12, the upper body first print pattern unit 21 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip portions) 21a, 21b extending along a part of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip portions 21a, 21b extend downward from a point 21c corresponding to the starting point of the upper side of the psoas major muscle. In the example shown in Fig. 12, the pair of strip portions 21a, 21b do not extend to the lower side of the psoas major muscle. However, the upper body unit 10 may be extended downward so that the pair of strip portions 21a, 21b extend further downward, or may be arranged to follow the entire psoas major muscle.

[0051] The upper body second print pattern portion 22 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip portions) 22a, 22b extending along the supraspinatus muscle (903) as shown in FIG. 13. The strip portions 22a, 22b extend along the supraspinatus muscle (903), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end of the supraspinatus muscle to the other (from the starting point to the end point). Depending on the body type of the wearer, they may not be formed along the entire supraspinatus muscle (903), but it is preferable that they are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) in a shape such that the ends of the supraspinatus muscle (starting point and ending point (or origin, end point)) correspond to the starting point and ending point of the strip portions 22a, 22b. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the strip portions 22a, 22b are shaped like an inverted V-shape so as to follow the supraspinatus muscle (903), but they may extend parallel to the supraspinatus muscle (903) as long as they follow the supraspinatus muscle (903).

[0052] As shown in Fig. 13, the upper body third print pattern portion 23 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip portions) 23a, 23b extending along the teres major muscle (904). The strip portions 23a, 23b extend along the teres major muscle (904), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end of the supraspinatus muscle to the other (from the starting point to the end point). Depending on the body type of the wearer, they may not be formed along the entire teres major muscle (904), but it is preferable that they are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) in a shape such that the ends of the supraspinatus muscle (starting point and ending point) correspond to the starting point and ending point of the strip portions 22a, 22b.

[0053] In this embodiment, upper body support pattern section 20 (specifically, upper body first printed pattern section 21, upper body second printed pattern section 22, and upper body third printed pattern section 23) is composed of an ink printed pattern formed by printing ink. That is, upper body support pattern section 20 (21, 22, 23) is formed by printing, not by a tape material disclosed as one of the suitable examples in Patent Document 2. In a suitable example of this embodiment, the ink printed pattern constituting upper body support pattern section 20 is formed by silk screen printing.

[0054] Silk screen printing (screen printing, silk screen printing) is a type of stencil printing, in which holes are made in a mesh stencil and ink is dropped only into the holes. The name comes from the fact that in the past, stencils were made of silk, but today, due to durability issues, synthetic fabrics such as polyester or nylon (and sometimes metal) are used as the mesh material for stencil printing. In silk screen printing, the mesh of the stencil and the fabric of the shirt (cotton in this case) are brought into close contact, and then ink is placed on the mesh of the stencil. Next, a squeegee is pressed firmly against the mesh and moved in a certain direction over the entire surface of the mesh (or over the designated area to be printed), so that the ink is pushed through the holes in the mesh and onto the fabric, thereby printing. Note that silk screen printing is a common technique for T-shirt printing, so it is not a special technique and is therefore highly stable in terms of technology and can be manufactured at low costs.

[0055] In silk screen printing, examples of inks used for T-shirt printing include plastisol (ink) and water-based rubber (ink). Factories that print large quantities (large lot orders of 300 or more sheets) often use plastisol, while medium-sized factories (small lot orders of about 50 sheets) often use water-based ink. Although silk screen printing is used for the garment (shirt 100) of this embodiment, other printing methods (e.g., inkjet direct printing, etc.) may be used as long as the effects of the garment (shirt 100) of this embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the printing sink (ink for shirt printing) of this embodiment contains minerals (powder). In one example, the printing ink of this embodiment is prepared by mixing an appropriate amount of 0.1 g to 0.5 g of each type (in one example, one, two, or three types) of minerals with a particle size of 325 mesh (about 44 microns) (minerals called so-called power stones (for example, radium ore, germanium, quartz, terahertz ore, tourmaline, etc.) per 500 square centimeters of ink. Note that 500 square centimeters of ink is an area equivalent to the print area of ​​one shirt. Note that this concentration is one example, and it can be changed or adjusted appropriately according to the conditions of use. In addition, additives other than minerals (powder) may be added. As the mineral powder, at least one mineral powder selected from the group consisting of radium ore, germanium, quartz, terahertz ore, and tourmaline (or a blend of two or more types of mineral powder) can be used.

[0056] In the configuration of this embodiment, the ink printing pattern constituting the upper body support pattern section 20 is produced by silk screen printing, so that the fabric (cotton) part of the T-shirt and the printed part (upper body support pattern section 20) have different characteristics such as texture (difference in texture, softness, elasticity, surface smoothness, etc.), and the difference in characteristics activates muscles and supports athletic ability. Even if the difference in characteristics is slight, the ink printing pattern (upper body support pattern section 20) does not support muscles and improve athletic ability, but rather serves as a trigger for stimulating muscles (the body is a mass of delicate sensors), and even if the difference in characteristics due to the presence or absence of the ink printing pattern is slight, it can have an effect of improving athletic ability. When minerals are blended into the ink, the influence of the minerals (for example, negative ions, terahertz waves, static electricity, far infrared rays, hormesis, etc.) may stimulate the muscles. In one example of this embodiment, the ink printing pattern constituting the upper body support pattern section 20 is formed on the front surface (exposed surface) of the upper body section 10 to form the upper body first printed pattern section 21, the upper body second printed pattern section 22, and the upper body third printed pattern section 23. Also, the ink printing pattern (upper body support pattern section 20) can be formed on the back surface (surface facing the body) of the upper body section 10 to form the upper body first printed pattern section 21, the upper body second printed pattern section 22, and the upper body third printed pattern section 23.

[0057] In this embodiment, the width of upper body first printed pattern section 21, the width of upper body second printed pattern section 22, and the width of upper body third printed pattern section 23 are each, for example, 60 mm or less. In the illustrated example, the width of upper body first printed pattern section 21 is 25 mm (±10 mm). And the width of upper body second support section 22 and the width of upper body third printed pattern section 23 are each 50 mm (±10 mm). If the width of the upper body first to third printed pattern parts 21-23 is small (for example, 10 mm for the upper body first printed pattern part 21 and 25 mm for the upper body second to third support parts (22, 23)), it is possible to pinpoint the target muscles and create a clearer image. However, taking into consideration the differences in body shapes of each person (especially in mass production), it is also a preferred method to make the ink printed patterns (upper body support pattern part 20, upper body first to third printed pattern parts 21-23) slightly wider (50 mm (±10 mm) and 25 mm (±10 mm)). In addition, it is recommended to make the width 60 mm or less (preferably 50 mm or less, or 50 mm) so that the stimulation to the muscles (muscle activation) is not blurred, but since what is appropriate varies from person to person, it may be acceptable to make the width relatively large (for example, 50 mm to 100 mm).

[0058] In the configuration of this embodiment, the width of the upper body first print pattern part 21, the width of the upper body second support part 22, and the width of the upper body third print pattern part 23 can be the same width (for example, 50 mm). The width of the upper body second print pattern part 22 and the width of the upper body third print pattern part 23 do not have to be the same, but may be different. By changing the width of the upper body first print pattern part 21, the width of the upper body second support part 22, and the width of the upper body third print pattern part 23, depending on the person, there is a possibility that the movement of each muscle can be more activated, and there may be cases where it is better to change it due to design requirements. In this embodiment, the width of the upper body first print pattern part 21 is half the width of the upper body second support part 22 and the width of the upper body third print pattern part 23.

[0059] In addition, since the human body (skeleton, muscles) is basically symmetrical, the upper body first support part 21, the upper body second print pattern part 22, and the upper body third print pattern part 23 are arranged in a symmetrical shape. However, in reality, the roles of muscles on the right and left sides may differ (for example, right-handed people have muscles developed for throwing with their right hand), and in this respect, it may be preferable to arrange the upper body first support part 21, the upper body second print pattern part 22, and the upper body third print pattern part 23 asymmetrically along the muscle flow on the right and left sides according to each individual (custom-made). In addition, when it is desired to arrange them asymmetrically not because of differences in the positions of the muscles on the left and right sides (subtle differences between individuals) but because of design requirements, etc., it is possible to change the upper body support pattern part 20 in this embodiment within the range in which it can exert its functions. In addition, it is preferable that the upper body support pattern part 20 in this embodiment be an upper body support pattern part 20 with both sides (origin or insertion) of the relevant muscle as ends, but if it is desired to change the shape due to design requirements or other reasons, it is possible to change it within the range where the upper body support part 20 in this embodiment can perform its function.

[0060] FIG. 14 shows a print template 70 showing the pattern layout of the upper body support pattern portion 20 on the back of the shirt 100 of this embodiment. The print template 70 has the pattern layout of the upper body second print pattern portion 22 (22a, 22b) and the upper body third print pattern portion 23 (23a, 23b) printed thereon as the upper body support pattern portion 20. The pattern layout of the print template 70 is transferred to a silk screen printing plate (mesh portion printing plate), and the printing of the pattern layout (creation of a pattern) is completed by silk screen printing. Note that the pattern of the pattern layout shown in the figure is an example, and may be other or may be a plain pattern. In this example, the distance (vertical distance) L1 from the neck opening is 80 mm (or 85 mm). The distance (vertical distance) L2 at the center between the upper body second printed pattern portion 22 (22a, 22b) and the upper body third printed pattern portion 23 (23a, 23b) is 135 mm (or 125 mm). The distance (horizontal distance) W1 between the upper body second printed pattern portions 22 (22a, 22b) is 100 mm. And the distance (horizontal distance) W2 between the upper body third printed pattern portions 23 (23a, 23b) is 140 mm. Note that these figures are merely examples and will change depending on the size of the shirt 100 and, when made to order, the individual's body shape.

[0061] The shirt 100 of this embodiment can be modified as follows. As disclosed and explained in FIG. 24 of Patent Document 2, even if the shirt 100 of this embodiment does not have the upper body first print pattern part 21 located along a part of the psoas major muscle (901), the upper body second print pattern part 22 located along the supraspinatus muscle (903) and the upper body third print pattern part 23 located along the teres major muscle (904) are formed, and by supporting these muscles (903, 904), they can be activated and the meridians of the ren mai and the gu mai can naturally flow, which has an effect. Therefore, as an example of a modification of the shirt 100 of this embodiment, when the upper body first print pattern part 21 is formed, it is preferable for improving and stabilizing athletic ability (for example, there may be a difference such as less fatigue after exercise).

[0062] Furthermore, the shirt 100 of this embodiment can be modified as follows. As disclosed and explained in FIG. 34 of Patent Document 2, the shirt 100 of this embodiment can be formed with an additional upper body support pattern part (not shown) in addition to the upper body first print pattern part 21 (21a, 21b) located on the front side. This additional upper body support pattern part (note that the reference symbol "21e" in FIG. 24 of Patent Document 2) is arranged so as to extend from a point moved toward the position of the left rib while taking the solar plexus as a reference to the position of the abdomen, to the abdomen. The abdomen is approximately three fingers below the navel. The angle at which the additional upper body support part extends (the angle at which it extends at an angle) is 20° to 25° (approximately 23° (23.4°) in one example) based on the vertical direction. By forming the additional upper body support part, the rotation of the body is increased. Providing additional upper body support increases the degree of horizontal rotation, which is favorable for playing golf.

[0063] 15 and 16 respectively show a front configuration and a back configuration of a garment (pants, trousers or tights) 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment 200 of this embodiment is a garment that covers the wearer's body and has a trousers configuration (short pants in the illustrated example).

[0064] The garment (pants or garment with a crotch) 200 of this embodiment includes a lower body section 30 that covers at least a part of the lower body. In this embodiment, the garment is composed of a waist section 31 that defines an opening 32 for the torso (mainly the abdomen and waist), a crotch section 35 that covers the lower torso (the area around the abdomen and crotch), and a crotch section 36 that covers the legs. The pants 200 (lower body section 30) of this embodiment have a shape of shorts (half pants), so the length of the crotch section 36 is short, but the crotch section 36 may extend to the ankles (or knees or shins). The pants 200 of this embodiment may be in the shape of briefs that do not cover the legs, or may be swimsuit. In addition, the pants 200 shown in the figure are formed by joining the left and right fabrics together, but the pants 200 may also be formed by joining the front body section 35a and the back body section 35b of the pants 200 together, or may further be combined with other parts, and are not limited to the specific configuration shown in the figure.

[0065] The material constituting the lower body part 30 of this embodiment is a fabric typically used for clothing, and has appropriate elasticity for clothing. The elasticity here means a property appropriate for clothing, and does not particularly require a restoring force like that of rubber (elastomer). The material (fabric) constituting the pants 200 (lower body part 30) can be a natural fiber material (e.g., cotton material, silk material, etc.), a synthetic fiber material (e.g., polyester material, etc.), or a mixture of a natural fiber material and a synthetic fiber material (e.g., a polyester and cotton blend, etc.), or a mixture of multiple types of materials (e.g., nylon / polyurethane material, rayon material / acrylic material / polyester material, acrylic material / polyester material / rayon material / polyurethane material, etc.).

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

[0067] As shown in Fig. 15, the lower body first print pattern part 41 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 41a, 41b extending along a part of the psoas major muscle (901). The pair of strip parts 41a, 41b extend upward from a point 45 (45a, 45b) corresponding to the starting point of the lower side of the psoas major muscle. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the pair of strip parts 41a, 41b do not extend to the upper side of the psoas major muscle. However, the lower body part 30 may be lengthened upward so that the pair of strip parts 41a, 41b extend further upward, or may be arranged to follow the entire psoas major muscle.

[0068] The lower body second print pattern part 42 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip parts) 42a, 42b extending along the iliacus muscle (902). The strip parts 42a, 42b extend along the iliacus muscle (902), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end to the other of the supraspinatus muscle (from the starting point to the end point). Depending on the wearer's body type, they may not be formed along the entire iliacus muscle (902), but it is preferable that they are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) in a shape such that the ends of the iliacus muscle (starting point and ending point (or origin, end point)) correspond to the starting point and ending point of the strip parts 42a, 42b. In addition, in the configuration of this embodiment, a pattern in which the lower body first print pattern part 41 and the lower body second print pattern part 42 are formed integrally is shown, which is convenient when forming them by screen printing. In addition, the pattern of the lower body first print pattern part 41 and the pattern of the lower body second support part may be combined (for example, if different colors are desired, screen printing can be performed twice to form them).

[0069] As shown in Fig. 16, the lower body third print pattern portion 43 of this embodiment is composed of a pair of rectangular structures (strip portions) 43a, 43b extending along the piriformis muscle (905). The strip portions 43a, 43b extend along the piriformis muscle (905), but are preferably formed so as to extend from one end of the piriformis muscle to the other (from the starting point to the ending point). Depending on the body type of the wearer, the strip portions 43a, 43b may not be formed along the entire piriformis muscle (905), but it is preferable that the strip portions 43a, 43b are formed in a lineup of sizes (or made to order) in a shape such that the ends of the piriformis muscle (starting point and ending point) correspond to the starting point and ending point of the strip portions 42a, 42b.

[0070] In this embodiment, the lower body first printed pattern section 41, the lower body second printed pattern section 42, and the lower body third printed pattern section 43 are composed of ink printed patterns formed by printing ink. That is, the lower body support pattern section 40 (41, 42, 43) is not made of a tape material as disclosed as one of the suitable examples in Patent Document 2, but is formed by printing in the same manner as the shirt 100 of this embodiment. In the suitable example of this embodiment, the ink printed pattern constituting the lower body support pattern section 40 is formed by silk screen printing. The explanation of the silk screen printing is omitted because it is the same as that of the shirt 100 of this embodiment.

[0071] In the configuration of this embodiment, the ink print pattern constituting the lower body support pattern section 40 is produced by silk screen printing, so that the fabric part of the pants and the printed part (lower body support pattern section 40) have different characteristics such as texture (difference in texture, softness, stretchability, surface smoothness, etc. of the material), and the difference in characteristics activates muscles and supports athletic ability. In one example of this embodiment, the ink print pattern constituting the lower body support pattern section 40 is formed on the back surface (body side surface) of the lower body section 30 to construct the lower body first print pattern section 41, the lower body second print pattern section 42, and the lower body third print pattern section 43. Also, the ink print pattern (lower body support pattern section 40) can be formed on the surface (exposed surface) of the lower body section 30 to construct the lower body first print pattern section 41, the lower body third print pattern section 42, and the lower body third print pattern section 43. It is also possible to construct a first lower body support part 41, a second lower body print pattern part 42, and a third lower body print pattern part 43 by forming ink print patterns on both the front and back surfaces of the lower body part 30. This also applies to the shirt 100 of this embodiment.

[0072] Furthermore, the width of lower body first printed pattern section 41, the width of lower body second printed pattern section 42, and the width of lower body third printed pattern section 43 in this embodiment can each be, for example, 60 mm or less (preferably, 25 mm (±10 mm), or 25 mm to 1 mm). The width of the ink printed pattern constituting lower body support section 40 may be the same as or different from the width of the ink printed pattern constituting upper body support pattern section 20. Furthermore, the conditions such as ink may be the same as those of upper body support pattern section 20 (for example, the same type of ink of the same color) or different (for example, the same type (or different types) of ink of different colors).

[0073] In the configuration of this embodiment, the width of the lower body first printed pattern part 41, the width of the lower body second support part 42, and the width of the lower body third printed pattern part 43 can be the same (for example, 25 mm, etc.). The width of the lower body first printed pattern part 41, the width of the lower body second printed pattern part 42, and the width of the lower body third printed pattern part 43 do not have to be the same, and may be different. By changing the width of the lower body first printed pattern part 41, the width of the lower body second support part 42, and the width of the lower body third printed pattern part 43, there is a possibility that the movement of each muscle can be further activated, and there may be cases where it is better to change the width due to design requirements.

[0074] In addition, since the human body (skeleton, muscles) is basically symmetrical, the lower body first support part 41, the lower body second print pattern part 42, and the lower body third print pattern part 43 are arranged in a symmetrical shape. However, in reality, the role of muscles may differ between the right and left sides (for example, a right-handed person has developed muscles for kicking with the right foot), and in this respect, it may be preferable to arrange them asymmetrically along the flow of muscles on the right and left sides according to each individual. In addition, when it is desired to arrange them asymmetrically not because of differences in the positions of the muscles on the left and right sides (subtle differences between individuals) but because of design requirements, etc., it is possible to change the arrangement within the range in which the lower body support part 40 in this embodiment can perform its function. In addition, it is preferable that the lower body support part 40 in this embodiment is a lower body support part 40 with both sides (origin or end) of the corresponding muscle as ends, but when it is desired to change the shape due to design requirements, etc., it is possible to change the shape within the range in which the lower body support part 40 in this embodiment can perform its function.

[0075] FIG. 17 is a rear view showing a configuration of a modified example of the clothing (pants) 200 of this embodiment. In the pants 200 shown in FIG. 17, in addition to the lower body third print pattern part 43 located along the piriformis muscle, a lower body fourth print pattern part 46 (46a, 46b) located along the gluteus minimus muscle and a lower body fifth print pattern part 47 (47a, 47b) located along the sacrotuberous ligament are added. Both the gluteus minimus muscle and the sacrotuberous ligament are muscles that support the movement of the waist, and by activating (strengthening) these muscles, it is possible to strengthen the waist and prevent lower back pain. The width of the lower body fourth print pattern part 46 (46a, 46b) and the width of the lower body fifth print pattern part 47 (47a, 47b) of this embodiment are, for example, 25 mm (±10 mm). In the illustrated configuration example, the third lower body print pattern portion 43, the fourth lower body print pattern portion 46, and the fifth lower body print pattern portion 47 are integrally formed, which is convenient when forming them by screen printing. Note that the pattern of the third lower body print pattern portion 43 and the pattern of the fourth lower body print pattern portion 46 and / or the fifth lower body print pattern portion 47 may be combined to form them (for example, when different colors are desired, screen printing may be performed two or three times to form them).

[0076] According to the clothing (shirt) 100 of this embodiment, the upper body support pattern part 20 is formed on the upper body part 10 that covers at least a part of the upper body, and the upper body support pattern part 20 includes the upper body first print pattern part 21 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), the upper body second print pattern part 22 located at a location along the supraspinatus muscle (903), and the upper body third support part located at a location along the teres major muscle (904), so that the muscles can be supported and activated, and the meridians of the ren mai and gu mai can flow naturally. As a result, the wearer's muscles (or the whole body including muscles, joints, etc.) can be supported during sports, transportation, nursing care, etc., to improve athletic ability and flexibility.

[0077] The upper body support pattern portion 20 is composed of an ink print pattern formed by printing ink on the upper body portion 10, and therefore the manufacturing cost can be reduced compared to when the upper body support pattern portion (20) is made of a tape material. To explain further, compared to the shirt disclosed in Patent Document 2 that is made of a tape material, the manufacturing by printing (particularly, the manufacturing by silk screen printing) is suitable for manufacturing both small and large lot production, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, the tape material may peel off after repeated washing, and it is preferable to sew the tape material to the shirt with thread to prevent this, but doing so increases the manufacturing cost. In comparison, the upper body support pattern portion 20 made of the ink print pattern in the shirt 100 of this embodiment is less likely to peel off, making it possible to make it last longer, and since there is no need to sew it with thread, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0078] In addition, in the clothing (pants) 200 of this embodiment, the lower body support part 40 is formed on the lower body part 30 that covers at least a part of the lower body, and the lower body support pattern part 40 includes a lower body first print pattern part 41 located at a location along at least a part of the psoas major muscle (901), a lower body second print pattern part 42 located at a location along the iliacus muscle (902), and a lower body third support part located at a location along the piriformis muscle (905). By combining the clothing (pants, lower body clothing) 200 of this embodiment with the shirt (T-shirt, upper body clothing) of this embodiment, the muscles of the lower body as well as the upper body can be supported and activated, and the meridians of the ren mai and gu mai can naturally flow. In addition, the lower body third support part 43 located at the location of the piriformis muscle (905) can make it easier to balance the top and bottom and the front and back. In addition, if the configuration includes a fourth lower body printed pattern portion 46 (46a, 46b) located along the gluteus minimus muscle and a fifth lower body printed pattern portion 47 (47a, 47b) located along the sacrotuberous ligament, it is possible to activate (strengthen) the muscles that support the movement of the lower back, thereby strengthening the lower back and preventing lower back pain.

[0079] In the shirt 100 of this embodiment, the upper body support pattern part 20 formed from an ink print pattern stimulates meridians such as the Ren vein and the Du vein, and adjusts the body with weak stimulation, thereby improving athletic ability, flexibility, etc. In addition, in the pants 200 of this embodiment, the lower body support pattern part 40 formed from an ink print pattern stimulates various meridians in the waist, and adjusts the body with weak stimulation, thereby improving athletic ability, flexibility, etc. Taping, which involves applying tape directly to the body, is often used by athletes in particular and has the effect of protecting muscles, but the technology of this embodiment uses weak stimulation rather than the strong stimulation of directly applying tape, and can be called a non-contact indirect taping.

[0080] <Example> Next, examples (experimental examples and comparative examples) using the garment according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.

[0081] Fig. 18 is a table (experimental result table) showing the results before (example 1) and after (example 2) of the shirt 100 (shown in Figs. 12 and 13) and pants 200 (shown in Figs. 15 and 16) of this embodiment were worn by a subject. Also, Fig. 19 is a table (experimental result table) showing the results before (example 1) and after (example 3) of the shirt 2000 (shown in Figs. 8 and 9, using a tape material) and pants 2100 (shown in Figs. 10 and 11, using a tape material) disclosed in Patent Document 2 were worn by a subject.

[0082] The "downward push", "forward push", and "backward push" shown in Figures 18 and 19 are experiments as follows. To measure the load (weight), a measuring device called a Moby manual muscle dynamometer (a measuring device used in manual muscle testing (MMT)) was used. The subjects were asked to hold the manual muscle dynamometer and three measurements ("downward push", "forward push", and "backward push") were taken. (1) Push your arm down. (2-1) Push the front of your body. "Front push" (2-2) Push the back of the body. "Push from behind" When the body began to collapse, I stopped pushing and read the numbers on the manual muscle dynamometer.

[0083] To explain further, (1) "Downward push" is an experiment to test the effectiveness of the body in withstanding a load in the downward (vertical) direction. In "downward push," person A puts both hands out and puts them together, and person B pushes person A's hands from above. If the person is not wearing a shirt (pants), the hands will drop, but if the person is wearing a shirt (pants), the body is stable and the hands will not drop. The numbers on the table show the weight (unit: kgf) at the point when the hands drop, which is the experimental result. (2-1, 2-2) "Forward push" and "Backward push" are experiments to check whether the trunk is firm in the vertical direction. Person A clasps the fingers of both hands and places them in front of the body (for forward push). (Or, Person A clasps the fingers of both hands and places them behind the body (for backward push)). Then, Person B places his fist on the palm of Person A's hand and puts his weight on it. If the body feels firm, the body will not move stably. If the person is not wearing a shirt (pants), the body will shake, but if the person is wearing a shirt (pants), the body will be stable. The numbers on the table show the experimental results of the weight (unit: kg) at the point when the body was about to fall.

[0084] As can be seen from the results of Example 2 in FIG. 18 and the increase rates from Examples 1 to 2, the effectiveness of the shirt 100 (pants 200) of this embodiment was confirmed by experiment. Experiments were conducted on various people (ages, genders) (13 people), and the effect was confirmed in all people (positive increase rate), with the average increase rate being as high as 23%. In other words, a further increase of about 1 / 4 of normal strength was confirmed. The person who experienced the greatest increase had an increase of as much as 38.6%.

[0085] In the same experiment, the effects of the shirt 2000 (pants 2100) disclosed in Patent Document 2 were also taken into consideration. As can be seen from the results of Example 3 in FIG. 19 and the increase rates of Examples 1 to 3, the effects of the shirt 2000 (pants 2100) were also confirmed. Experiments were conducted on various people (ages, genders) (11 people), and the effect was observed in all people (positive increase rate), with the average increase rate being 28.2%. The table shown in FIG. 19 also lists the T-test numbers (%) and significant differences (all "yes").

[0086] The effect of the shirt 100 (pants 200) of this embodiment was an average increase rate of 23% (FIG. 18), and the effect of the shirt 2000 (pants 2100) was an average increase rate of 28.2% (FIG. 19), so it was confirmed that both had almost the same effect of increasing physical ability (load endurance ability due to physical stability). In other words, it was confirmed by experiment that the use of the shirt 100 (pants 200) configured with the ink printing pattern in the configuration of this embodiment exhibits the same or equivalent effect as the shirt 2000 (pants 2100) disclosed in Patent Document 2.

[0087] Next, a manufacturing method for the shirt 100 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 20 to 23. Fig. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the manufacturing method for the shirt 100 of this embodiment. Fig. 21 shows a silk screen printing device 90, which performs printing (screen printing) on ​​a shirt to produce upper body support pattern area 20 (21, 22). Fig. 22 shows a printing plate 80 for printing upper body support pattern area 20 (upper body first print pattern area 21). And Fig. 23 shows a printing plate 80 for printing upper body support pattern area 20 (upper body second print pattern area 22, upper body third print pattern area 23).

[0088] As shown in Fig. 20, first, a T-shirt (here, a plain T-shirt) is prepared (step S100). Next, the T-shirt is set in the printing machine 90 shown in Fig. 21 (step S200).

[0089] The printing machine 90 shown in FIG. 21 is a silk screen printing machine 90 for printing on T-shirts. The printing machine 90 is provided with a printing work plate 80 on which a T-shirt is placed with the material to be printed facing up. In the illustrated printing machine 90, the printing work plate 80 is connected to a printing support turntable 94 by an extension support rod 92. The printing support turntable 94 is supported by an apparatus base 95 and can be rotated around the base 95. In the illustrated example, a pattern 85 (21) to be printed is drawn on a surface 81 of the printing work plate 80 so that the design and printing position of the upper body first print pattern unit 21 can be easily seen.

[0090] Fig. 22 shows a printing plate 89 (screen printing plate) for printing the upper body first print pattern portion 21. A screen (mesh) 82 is tensioned by a formwork 83. A pattern (mesh holes) 85 that defines the upper body first print pattern portion 21 is formed in the screen 82. Fig. 23 shows a printing plate (screen printing plate) 89 for printing the upper body second print pattern portion 22 and the upper body third print pattern portion 23.

[0091] Next, a print pattern is printed on the T-shirt (step S300). Specifically, in a state where the T-shirt is set on the printing work plate 80 of the printing device 80 of FIG. 21, the printing plate 89 shown in FIG. 22 is placed on the T-shirt. Ink is placed on the screen 82 of the printing plate 89 and rubbed (pressed and moved) with a squeegee, thereby completing the printing of the upper body first print pattern portion 21 (completion of printing on the front surface). Then, when the ink dries, the T-shirt is set on the printing work plate 80 of the printing device 80 so that the back side faces up, and this time the printing plate 89 shown in FIG. 23 is placed on it. Next, ink is placed on the screen 82 of the printing plate 89 and rubbed (pressed and moved) with a squeegee, thereby completing the printing of the upper body second and third print pattern portions (22, 23). In this way, the shirt 100 of this embodiment (the T-shirt on which the patterns 21 to 23 are formed) is completed (step S400). By carrying out similar steps, the pants 200 of this embodiment can also be manufactured (printed).

[0092] Thus, according to the manufacturing method of this embodiment, the shirts and pants (2000, 2100) disclosed in Patent Document 2 can be manufactured easily, in large quantities, or at low cost, which is convenient. This makes it easy to widely and quickly popularize such clothing (100, 200) that improves physical and athletic abilities. The manufacturing apparatus (printing apparatus) of this embodiment is not limited to the configuration of the apparatus 90 shown in FIG. 21, and may have other configurations. For example, the manufacturing apparatus (printing apparatus) may be one in which a large number of printing work plates 80 and corresponding printing plates 89 are arranged in parallel.

[0093] Next, a configuration in which the shirt 100 and pants 200 according to this embodiment are combined will be described with reference to Fig. 24 and Fig. 25. Fig. 24 and Fig. 25 are a front view and a back view showing a configuration in which the shirt 100 and pants 200 according to this embodiment are combined. Here, the pants 200 shown in Fig. 17 are shown, but the pants 200 shown in Fig. 16 may also be used. A user (wearer) 500 is wearing a set of top and bottom garment 300, that is, wearing both the shirt 100 and the pants 200.

[0094] 24 and 25, by combining the shirt 100 and pants 200 (top and bottom garments) according to this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3(a) and (c), it is possible to form supporting portions (portions that stimulate the muscles) for the areas along the psoas major muscle 901, the iliacus muscle 902, the supraspinatus muscle 903, the teres major muscle 904, and the piriformis muscle 905. In particular, as shown in Fig. 24, the upper body first print pattern unit 21 and the lower body first print pattern unit 41 are combined, and as a result, it is possible to form supporting portions (portions that stimulate the muscles) for the areas along the psoas major muscle 901 (over the entire range).

[0095] Furthermore, in addition to combining the shirt 100 and pants 200 (top and bottom garments) according to this embodiment, the top and bottom garments may be integrated into a "jumpsuit" configuration. Figures 26 and 27 respectively show the front and back configurations of the garment (jumpsuit) 400 according to this embodiment. Note that, in the back configuration shown in Figure 27, the pattern of the pants 200 shown in Figure 17 is shown, but as mentioned above, the pattern of the pants 200 shown in Figure 16 may also be used.

[0096] In the overalls 400 of this embodiment, the upper body part 10 is integrated with the lower body part (30) into a single structure (top and bottom garment main body). A part of the overalls 400 (such as the back) may be provided with buttons or a zipper to make it easier to put on and take off. The overalls 400 may be overalls for construction sites, overalls for factory work (e.g., car maintenance), as well as full-body tights, wet suits used for surfing and scuba diving, swimsuits, etc.

[0097] Although the present invention has been described above using preferred embodiments, these descriptions are not limiting, and various modifications are possible. The configurations or methods of the above-mentioned embodiments or modifications are mutually applicable. For example, in the configuration of the shirt 100) of this embodiment, since there is a problem of changing clothes when nursing, it may be configured to have a button or zipper so that the front opens. In addition, although the shirt has been mainly described as a T-shirt, it is preferable to configure it as a shirt with a collar, since a collar is basically required for golf. In addition, the lower body third support part 43 located in a place along the piriformis muscle (905) is intended to reduce the strong feeling of being pulled by gravitational force, so if the discomfort is not a concern, it is also possible to remove the lower body third print pattern part 43. [Industrial Applicability]

[0098] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide clothing that can support the wearer's muscles and improve their athletic ability and flexibility when playing sports, carrying, receiving care, etc., and that can reduce manufacturing costs and / or prevent the tape from peeling off even after washing, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 10 Upper body part 11 Collar 12 Sleeves 15 Body 20 Upper body support pattern part 21 Upper body first print pattern section 22 Upper body second print pattern part 23 Upper body 3rd print pattern part 30 Lower body part 31 Waist 32 Aperture 35 Crotch area 36 Inseam 40 Lower body support pattern part 41 Lower body first print pattern part 42 Lower body second print pattern part 43 Lower body 3rd print pattern part 46 Lower body 4th print pattern part 47 Lower body 5th print pattern part 70 Printing Patterns 80 Printing board 82 Screen (mesh) 83 Formwork 89 Print Edition 90 Printing machine (silkscreen printing device) 100 shirts (T-shirts) 200 Pants 300 Complete set of clothing 400 Connecting 500 User (Wearer) 900 humans 901 Psoas major 902 Iliac muscle 903 Supraspinatus 904 Teres major 905 Piriformis muscle 1000 Athletic Clothing 2000 Shirt (T-shirt) 2100 Pants (short pants)

Claims

1. A support pattern for attachment to a garment, comprising: The support pattern portion is The strip portion is attached to at least one location selected from the group consisting of a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a location along the supraspinatus muscle, a location along the teres major muscle, a location along the iliacus muscle, a location along the piriformis muscle, a location along the gluteus minimus muscle, and a location along the sacrotuberous ligament, and has a rectangular structure; the support pattern portion is formed of a pattern made of ink, The ink contains a powder of at least one mineral selected from the group consisting of radium ore, germanium, quartz crystal, terahertz ore, and tourmaline, or a powder of a blend of two or more minerals; The support pattern portion includes at least the strip portion at a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, The strip portion at a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle is a support pattern portion in which a pair of strip portions extend downward along the psoas major muscle from a point corresponding to the upper starting point of the psoas major muscle, and has an inverted V-shape with the upper starting point of the psoas major muscle as its apex.

2. A support pattern portion as described in claim 1, wherein the pair of strip portions do not extend to the underside of the psoas major muscle.

3. 3. The support pattern according to claim 1, wherein the support pattern has a function of joint taping for adjusting the body by applying a gentle stimulus when attached to clothing.

4. A support pattern for attachment to a garment, comprising: The support pattern portion is The strip portion is attached to at least one location selected from the group consisting of a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle, a location along the supraspinatus muscle, a location along the teres major muscle, a location along the iliacus muscle, a location along the piriformis muscle, a location along the gluteus minimus muscle, and a location along the sacrotuberous ligament, and has a rectangular structure; the support pattern portion is formed of a pattern made of ink, The ink contains a powder of at least one mineral selected from the group consisting of radium ore, germanium, quartz crystal, terahertz ore, and tourmaline, or a powder of a blend of two or more minerals; The support pattern portion includes at least the strip portion at a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle and a location along the iliac muscle, The support pattern portion, at a location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle and along the iliacus muscle, has a V-shape extending upwardly along the psoas major and iliacus muscles from a point corresponding to the lower beginning of the psoas major muscle.

5. A support pattern portion as described in claim 4, wherein the strip portion at the location along at least a portion of the psoas major muscle and the location along the iliac muscle does not extend up to the upper side of the psoas major muscle.

6. 6. The support pattern according to claim 4, wherein when the support pattern is attached to clothing, the support pattern has a function of joint taping for adjusting the body by applying a gentle stimulus.

Images