Functional clothing

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide functional clothing. The functional clothing includes a garment having a plurality of air storage portions formed between a first fabric and a second fabric arranged to face each other and storing air inside, and an air injection device connected to at least one of the air storage portions and injecting air into the air storage portions. Around the air storage portions, at least one first region is formed where the first fabric and the second fabric are joined to each other to define the air storage portion from another adjacent air storage portion, and at least one second region is formed where the first fabric and the second fabric are not joined to allow air communication between the air storage portion and another adjacent air storage portion. When air is injected into the garment through the air injection device, the air can spread to the plurality of air storage portions through the second region.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to functional clothing, and more particularly to functional clothing that allows air to easily flow into a plurality of air storage compartments of the clothing via an air injection device. [Background technology]

[0002] Functional clothing that can create a cushioning feeling by letting air in and out of certain areas of the clothing has been developed for various uses such as knee protection pads, body shape correction pads, belly bands, life jackets, rubber tubes, and wrist protection pads.

[0003] Conventional functional clothing has been manufactured by incorporating separate air tubes into the clothing, which can expand when air is injected. However, this conventional method cannot inflate air into the entire clothing or a wide area using a single tube. Therefore, when multiple air tubes are incorporated into clothing, the user is forced to go through the cumbersome process of separately injecting air into each air tube.

[0004] In addition, the method of incorporating a separate air tube into clothing has the problem that the manufacturing process is complicated, and since the clothing and the air tube are made of different materials, it feels strange to the user and is not particularly comfortable to wear.

[0005] On the other hand, in order to infuse air into such functional clothing to create a cushioned feel, an air injector is attached to a region of the clothing.

[0006] However, conventional air inflators have problems in that the amount of air that a user can inflate is limited, and it takes a lot of force and time for the user to fully inflate the air tube. Also, a separate pump or other device is required for inflating the air, which makes it inconvenient for users to carry and transport, and it is heavy when attached to clothing, causing inconvenience to users. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide functional clothing that allows air to easily flow into multiple air storage sections of the clothing via an air injection device.

[0008] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] An embodiment of the present invention provides a functional garment comprising a garment having a plurality of air storage compartments formed between a first fabric and a second fabric arranged to face each other and storing air therein, and an air injection device connected to at least one of the air storage compartments and configured to inject air into the air storage compartment, wherein at least one first region defining the air storage compartment from adjacent air storage compartments and at least one second region connecting the air storage compartment to adjacent air storage compartments are formed around the air storage compartment, and when air is injected into the garment via the air injection device, the air can be distributed to the plurality of air storage compartments via the second region.

[0010] The first region may also include a film for separating the air storage section from adjacent other air storage sections, and the film may be joined to the first fabric and the second fabric.

[0011] Furthermore, the film may have different widths in different regions of the functional garment so that the functional garment has air-containing portions with different volumes in different regions.

[0012] Furthermore, the film may be provided with an air permeable means for allowing air to flow between the air containing section and another adjacent air containing section.

[0013] Furthermore, a polymer film coating layer may be formed on one side of at least one of the first fabric and the second fabric, and the first region may be formed by fusing at least a portion of the polymer film coating layer by at least one method of heat fusing, high-frequency fusing, or ultrasonic fusing.

[0014] Furthermore, the portions of the first and second fabrics that form the air-containing portion with the polymer film coating layer may be air-impermeable.

[0015] Furthermore, the clothing may include a pocket inside which the air inflation device is removably attached.

[0016] Furthermore, the functional clothing further comprises an exhaust section connected to at least one of the air storage sections and including an exhaust port for exhausting the air stored in the clothing from the clothing to the outside, and a plug for opening and closing the exhaust port, and when the plug is opened, the air stored in the multiple air storage sections can circulate to the exhaust port via the second region.

[0017] Furthermore, the air injection device comprises a connecting part that is attached to a region of the clothing and communicates with at least one of the air storage parts to inject air into the clothing; a main body part whose one end is attached to the connecting part and which stores air at least temporarily; and an air inlet part that is formed by opening the other end of the main body part and which allows air to flow into the inside of the main body part, and the main body part is made of a soft material, and when a user presses the main body part, the volume of the main body part decreases and the air stored in the main body part can be distributed to the air storage part through the connecting part.

[0018] Furthermore, the main body portion may decrease in volume as a user grasps the other end and rolls up at least a portion of the main body portion toward the connecting portion.

[0019] Furthermore, a converging portion may be formed in one region of the main body portion, the internal area of ​​which gradually decreases as the air moves from the air inlet portion toward the connecting portion, thereby guiding the air contained in the main body portion to move toward the connecting portion.

[0020] Furthermore, the main body portion may be formed to contain air therein by joining at least a portion of the periphery of a third fabric and a fourth fabric that are arranged to face each other.

[0021] Furthermore, an air-impermeable polymer film coating layer may be formed on one surface of at least one of the third fabric and the fourth fabric.

[0022] Furthermore, the main body portion is formed with at least one grip portion that protrudes upward from at least one area of ​​the other end, and a user can open the air inlet portion by gripping the grip portion and separating the third fabric and the fourth fabric from each other.

[0023] Furthermore, the gripping portion comprises a first gripping portion provided on the third fabric and a second gripping portion provided on the fourth fabric, and the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion may be formed at opposite ends in the width direction of the main body portion so as to correspond to each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, a number of air storage sections that are mutually air-communicating are formed in the garment, and even if air is injected into one air storage section via an air injection device, the air reaches all of the air storage sections, thereby improving usability for the user.

[0025] Furthermore, according to the present invention, a polymer film coating layer is formed on the inner surface of the fabric constituting the garment, and the fabric is fused by at least one method selected from the group consisting of heat fusion, high-frequency fusion, and ultrasonic fusion, thereby easily forming a plurality of air-communicating air-containing sections.

[0026] Furthermore, according to the present invention, functional clothing having not only water-repellent and waterproof properties but also windproof properties can be provided by applying a functional fabric to which a polymer film coating layer is integrally bonded.

[0027] Furthermore, according to the present invention, since there is no need to embed a separate air tube in the clothing, the manufacturing process is simple and the foreign body sensation that may occur when an air tube made of a material different from the clothing is embedded can be eliminated.

[0028] Furthermore, according to the present invention, an air injection device is formed using fabric, and the user can inject air using a simple method of blowing air into the inside of the fabric, rolling it up and compressing it, thereby improving ease of use for the user.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the user can blow air into the inflation device with less force and fewer blows, and still achieve maximum inflation of the garment more quickly.

[0030] Additionally, the present invention allows the inflation device to be compact and conveniently carried inside a pocket without having to be removed from clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] In order to more fully understand the drawings referred to in the Detailed Description of the Invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing a functional garment according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B illustrate an air injection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a polymer film coating layer formed on the fabric of a garment and an inflation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating examples of use of functional clothing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7a] FIG. 10 is an exemplary cross-sectional view defining an air storage section of a functional garment according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7b] FIG. 10 is an exemplary cross-sectional view defining an air storage section of a functional garment according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8a] 10 is an illustrative view of a film defining an air storage section of a functional garment according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8b] 10 is an illustrative view of a film defining an air storage section of a functional garment according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8c] 10 is an illustrative view of a film defining an air storage section of a functional garment according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Also, methods of constructing and using an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals or characters indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions. The directions of up, down, left, and right described below for convenience are based on the drawings, and do not necessarily limit the scope of the present invention to these directions.

[0034] Although ordinal terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, the components are not limited by such terms. Such terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be designated a second component, and similarly, a second component may be designated a first component, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" may include a combination of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items.

[0035] The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe particular embodiments and are not intended to limit and / or restrict the present invention. The singular expressions include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises," "includes," "has," and the like are intended to specify only the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0036] Throughout this specification, when a part is said to be "coupled (connected, in contact, coupled)" to another part, this includes not only "directly coupled (connected, in contact, coupled)" but also "indirectly coupled (connected, in contact, coupled)" with another component therebetween. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components and means that it may further include other components, unless otherwise specified.

[0037] 1 to 3 show functional clothing according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows an air inflation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a functional garment 1000 may include a garment 100, an air inflation device 200, and an exhaust section 300.

[0039] The garment 100 can be formed in the form of an upper or lower garment that can be worn by a user using a variety of fabrics. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can encompass any type of clothing or accessory made using fabrics.

[0040] The garment 100 may include a plurality of air storage compartments 110 that store air inside. For example, the garment 100 may include a first fabric and a second fabric that are arranged to face each other in at least one region, and the air storage compartment 110 may be formed between the first fabric and the second fabric. The air storage compartment 110 allows air to flow in through the air inflation device 200, and can create a cushioned feeling in one region of the garment 100 and also perform a heat retention function.

[0041] In an embodiment, the air storage section 110 may be formed in all areas of the garment 100, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be formed in some areas such as joints or areas required for shock absorption, posture maintenance or warmth retention.

[0042] In an embodiment, an air-impermeable polymer film coating layer 400 may be formed on at least a region of the first fabric and / or second fabric. As a result, the first fabric and the second fabric can perform a shielding function, such as preventing air from leaking out of the air-accommodating portion 110 and preventing the user from being exposed to external humidity, moisture, wind, etc. Specific details regarding the polymer film coating layer 400 will be described later to avoid redundant explanation.

[0043] At least one first region 111 formed by joining the first fabric and the second fabric together, and at least one second region 112 formed by not joining the first fabric and the second fabric together may be formed around the air storage section 110.

[0044] The first region 111 may separate one air-containing section 110 from another. As illustrated in FIG. 7a, a polymer film coating layer 400 may be formed on each of the opposing surfaces of the first and second fabrics, and the first region 111 may be formed by fusing at least a region of the first and second fabrics together using at least one of heat fusing, high-frequency fusing, and ultrasonic fusing. That is, by heating and pressing the first and second fabrics, the polymer film coating layer 400 melts and the first and second fabrics are bonded to each other, thereby forming the first region 111. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible, such as forming the polymer film coating layer 400 on only one surface of either the first or second fabric. The above-described fusing method is merely exemplary, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Also, for example, the multiple first regions 111 may each be formed to a fixed length and arranged at fixed intervals from each other, but the present invention is not limited to this and may have various intervals or lengths.

[0045] In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 7b, the first region 111 may be formed of a film 1111 for separating the air-containing section 110 from other air-containing sections 110. For example, a polymer film coating layer 400 may be formed on each of the opposing surfaces of the first and second fabrics, and the first region 111 may be formed by fusing the film 1111 to at least one region of the first and second fabrics using at least one of heat fusing, high-frequency fusing, and ultrasonic fusing. The film 1111 may also be bonded to the first and second fabrics using an adhesive or any other adhesive means. In another embodiment, the film 1111 may widen the first region 111 defining the air-containing section, thereby increasing the air storage capacity of the air-containing section 110.

[0046] As illustrated in FIGS. 8a, 8b, and 8c, the film 1111 constituting the first region 111 may include air permeable means 1112, 1113 that allow air to flow between the air-containing sections 110. FIGS. 8a, 8b, and 8c are detailed illustrations of the film portion of FIG. 7b (the portion surrounded by the dotted circle in FIG. 7b). The film 1111 may be made of a porous material that allows air to pass through. The air permeable means 1112, 1113 illustrated in FIGS. 8b and 8c allow air to flow between the air-containing sections 110, allowing air to be uniformly contained in the air-containing sections 110, thereby better maintaining the shape of the garment and allowing the wearer to move more freely. The air permeable means 1112, 1113 may be configured to have an area without film, as indicated by reference numeral 1112, or may be configured to have holes 1113 that allow air to pass through, as indicated by reference numeral 1113.

[0047] The width of the film 1111, which constitutes the thickness of the first region 111, may vary depending on the region of the garment. For example, the volume of the air-containing section formed by the first fabric, the second fabric, and the film 1111 may vary depending on the width of the film 1111. For example, if the width of the film 1111 is relatively wide, the volume of the air-containing section 110 formed by the first fabric, the second fabric, and the film 1111 becomes relatively large, resulting in even higher heat retention and cushioning. For example, if the width of the film 1111 is relatively narrow, the volume of the air-containing section 110 formed by the first fabric, the second fabric, and the film 1111 becomes relatively small, resulting in increased ease of movement for the wearer. For example, first region 111 may be made of film 1111 having a relatively thicker thickness in areas of garment 1000 where greater thermal insulation is required and where there is less movement by the wearer, and first region 111 may be made of film 1111 having a relatively thinner thickness in areas related to the wearer's ease of movement, such as the wearer's joints. The overall thickness of film 1111 may be set depending on the thermal insulation desired for garment 1000.

[0048] The second region 112 allows the air storage section 110 to be in air communication with other adjacent air storage sections 110. For example, the second region 112 may be formed between at least some of the multiple first regions 111. When air is injected into the garment 100 via the air injection device 200, the air can be distributed sequentially or simultaneously to the multiple air storage sections 110 via the second region 112. For example, air injected from the air injection device 200 into a first air storage section can be distributed to at least one second air storage section formed adjacent to the first air storage section so as to be in air communication via the second region 112, and then to at least one third air storage section next to that second air storage section, and so on. In this manner, the air can be distributed sequentially or simultaneously to the multiple air storage sections 110.

[0049] The garment 100 may have a pocket 120 inside into which the inflation device 200 is attached. For example, the pocket 120 with a storage space may be formed inside by joining at least a portion of the periphery of a separate piece of fabric attached to one side of the garment 100. An open area may be formed at the top end of the pocket 120, allowing the inflation device 200 stored inside to be exposed above the open area. Furthermore, when the inflation device 200 is not in use, it can be stored and carried inside the pocket 120 in a folded state.

[0050] 1 and 2, the pocket 120 may be provided on the outer surface of the garment 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be provided on the inner surface of the garment 100, or on both the outer and inner surfaces. The pocket 120 may be provided at the lower end of the torso region of the garment 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be provided in various regions of the garment 100, such as the torso, shoulder, or arm regions.

[0051] The air injecting device 200 is connected to at least one of the plurality of air storage sections 110 and can inject air into the air storage section 110 of the garment 100 .

[0052] In an embodiment, the inflation device 200 may include a connecting portion 210 , a body portion 220 , and an air inlet portion 230 .

[0053] The connecting portion 210 is coupled to a region of the garment 100 (particularly, the air storage portion 110) and communicates with at least one of the plurality of air storage portions 110, thereby enabling air to be injected into the garment 100. For example, the connecting portion 210 may be joined to a portion of the garment 100 and formed integrally therewith, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the connecting portion 210 may also be formed so as to be detachable from the garment 100.

[0054] The main body portion 220 is made of multiple fabrics and can at least temporarily store air before air is injected into the garment 100 through the connecting portion 210. To this end, one end of the main body portion 220 may be connected to the connecting portion 210, and the main body portion 220 may be formed to have a volume and length sufficient to store air.

[0055] In an embodiment, the main body 220 may be made of a third fabric and a fourth fabric arranged to face each other, and may be configured such that at least a portion of the periphery of the third fabric and the fourth fabric are joined together to accommodate air therein. At least one of heat fusion, high-frequency fusion, and ultrasonic fusion may be used as the joining method, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any known joining method may be used.

[0056] In an embodiment, an air-impermeable polymer film coating layer 400 may be formed on one side of at least one of the third and fourth fabrics, thereby preventing air from leaking out of the main body 220. Specific details regarding the polymer film coating layer 400 will be described later to avoid redundant explanation.

[0057] The main body 220 is made of a soft material, and when a user presses the main body 220, the volume of the main body 220 can be reduced. For example, a user can press the main body 220 by gripping one end of the main body 220 and rolling up at least a portion of the main body 220 toward the connecting part 210. As the volume of the main body 220 decreases, air accommodated in the main body 220 can be distributed to the air accommodating part 110 via the connecting part 210. As described above, the air distributed to the air accommodating part 110 can be distributed to each of the plurality of air accommodating parts 110 via the second region 112.

[0058] For example, air inflation device 200 (i.e., main body 220) attached to clothing 100 can be rolled up and stored in clothing 100 (particularly pocket 120) in a reduced volume state. This allows the user to easily carry air inflation device 200 in its small volume and size without having to remove it from clothing 100, and allows it to be used anywhere and at any time, improving portability and ease of use.

[0059] A converging portion 221 may be formed in one region of the main body portion 220 to guide the air contained in the main body portion 220 toward the connecting portion 210. To this end, the converging portion 221 may be formed in a shape in which the internal area or width gradually decreases as it moves from the air inlet portion 230 toward the connecting portion 210. This allows the air contained in the main body portion 220 to gradually become more dense as it moves from the air inlet portion 230 toward the connecting portion 210, thereby allowing air to be more efficiently injected into the garment 100 through the connecting portion 210.

[0060] At least one grip portion 222 protruding upward from at least one region may be formed on one end of the main body portion 220 (particularly, the end on which the air inlet portion 230 is formed). A user can open the air inlet portion 230 by gripping the grip portion 222 and separating the third and fourth fabrics. For example, the grip portion 222 may be formed on both the third and fourth fabrics, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be formed on only one of the third and fourth fabrics. Furthermore, for example, the grip portion 222 may be formed on only one region of one end of the main body portion 220, or may be formed over the entire region of one end of the main body portion 220, but the present invention is not limited to this and may encompass any shape that protrudes upward enough to be gripped by a user.

[0061] In an embodiment, the gripping portion 222 may include a first gripping portion 222' provided on the third fabric and a second gripping portion 222" provided on the fourth fabric. The first gripping portion 222' and the second gripping portion 222" may be formed at opposite ends in the width direction of the main body portion 220 so as to correspond to each other. This allows the user to grasp the first gripping portion 222' and the second gripping portion 222" respectively, thereby more easily separating the third fabric and the fourth fabric from each other.

[0062] In the embodiment, a first gripping portion 222' may be formed in one region of one end of the third fabric of the main body portion 220, and a first opening portion may be formed in another region of the one end. Correspondingly, a second gripping portion 222" may be formed in one region of one end of the fourth fabric of the main body portion 220, and a second opening portion may be formed in another region of the one end. For example, the first opening portion and the second opening portion may be formed by configuring one end of the third fabric and one end of the fourth fabric to protrude slightly further upward than the first gripping portion 222' and the second gripping portion 222". As a result, the first gripping portion 222' is exposed on the fourth fabric side by the second opening portion, and the second gripping portion 222" is exposed on the third fabric side by the first opening portion, allowing the user to more easily grip the first gripping portion 222' and the second gripping portion 222" to open the air inlet portion 230.

[0063] In an embodiment, an expansion portion may be formed in one region of the main body portion 220 to guide external air to move into the inside of the main body portion 220 when the air inlet portion 230 is opened. To this end, the expansion portion may be formed so that its internal area or width increases as it moves from the connecting portion 210 toward the air inlet portion 230. Because no air is stored inside the main body portion 220 before the air inlet portion 230 is opened, when the air inlet portion 230 is opened in a low pressure state, external air can instantly flow into the inside of the main body portion 220, which has a relatively low pressure. At this time, the expansion portion can guide a larger amount of external air into the increased open area of ​​the main body portion 220.

[0064] In addition, when a user blows air into the main body 220 through the air inlet 230, external air is guided into the inside of the main body 220 along with the air blown in by the user, so that the volume of the main body 220 can be increased quickly even if the user blows air with little force and a small number of times.

[0065] The air inlet portion 230 is formed by opening one end of the main body portion 220 opposite the other end connecting portion 210, and can allow air to flow into the inside of the main body portion 220. For example, the air inlet portion 230 may be formed by completely opening the other end of the main body portion 220, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the air inlet portion 230 may be formed by opening only a region of the other end of the main body portion 220.

[0066] The exhaust unit 300 is connected to at least one of the plurality of air storage units 110 and can exhaust air stored in the air storage unit 110 of the garment 100 to the outside.

[0067] In an embodiment, the exhaust section 300 may include an exhaust port and a stopper. The exhaust port is connected to a region of the garment 100 (particularly, the air storage section 110) and allows air stored in the garment 100 to be exhausted from the garment 100 to the outside.

[0068] The plug can open and close the outlet. For example, if the plug covers the outlet, air can be more efficiently injected by minimizing air leaking to the outside while inflating the garment 100 using the air inflation device 200. Furthermore, even after air is injected, the air stored in the garment 100 can be sealed and prevented from leaking to the outside.

[0069] On the other hand, by opening the stopper to open the exhaust port, the air contained in the garment 100 can be discharged to the outside. That is, by opening the exhaust port and pressing at least one region of the garment 100, the air contained in the plurality of air storage sections 110 can be distributed sequentially or simultaneously through the second region 112 and discharged to the outside through the exhaust port.

[0070] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a polymeric film coating layer 400 applied to the fabric of garments and inflation devices according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0071] Here, the fabric may be at least one of the first to fourth fabrics described above with reference to FIGS.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 5, the polymer film coating layer 400 is formed by laminating a thermoplastic polymer film 420 to one side of a base fabric 410, and may include the base fabric 410, the thermoplastic polymer film 420, and an adhesive 430 formed therebetween.

[0073] In an embodiment, the polymer film coating layers 400 of both the first and second fabrics (or the third and fourth fabrics) may be formed so as to face each other. In this case, by bonding the polymer film coating layers 400 together, it is possible to form a sealed space inside or to shield the functional material from exposure to external humidity or moisture.

[0074] The base fabric 410 refers to the fabric that is the raw material of the garment, and may be, for example, a woven fabric made by weaving natural fibers and / or man-made fibers.

[0075] The thermoplastic polymer film 420 may refer to a film made of a polymer having thermoplastic properties that can be melted or deformed by heating. In an embodiment, the thermoplastic polymer film 420 eliminates spaces through which moisture and air can pass, so that the polymer film coating layer 400 can have waterproof and windproof functions.

[0076] The thermoplastic polymer film 420 may be made of at least one of polyurethane (PU), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polyimide (PI), polycarbonate (PC), acrylic resin, and polystyrene (PS), or a combination thereof, and preferably made of at least one of polyurethane (PU), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0077] In an embodiment, the thermoplastic polymer film 420 may have a thickness in the range of 20 μm to 200 μm, and preferably 40 μm to 100 μm. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. If the thickness of the thermoplastic polymer film 420 is less than 20 μm, problems such as reduced windproof or waterproof properties and reduced processability, such as bonding between polymer film coating layers, may occur. If the thickness of the thermoplastic polymer film 420 is more than 200 μm, activity during the production of clothing may be reduced.

[0078] In addition, in an embodiment, the thermoplastic polymer film 420 may be configured to have a hardness in the range of Shore 80A to 95A, and preferably to have a hardness of Shore 85A to 90A, although the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0079] In addition, in an embodiment, the thermoplastic polymer film 420 may have a heat distortion temperature of 140° C. to 200° C., and preferably 160° C. to 180° C. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0080] The adhesive 430 may be coated on one side of the thermoplastic polymer film 420 to bond the base fabric 410 and the thermoplastic polymer film 420 together. In an embodiment, the adhesive 430 may be a thermosetting adhesive that hardens within a certain temperature range (e.g., 80°C to 90°C). The adhesive 430 may be, for example, at least one of a solvent type, a hot melt type, and a urethane type adhesive, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0081] In an embodiment, the base fabric 410 and the thermoplastic polymer film 420 can be bonded together by thermally curing the adhesive 430 between them. In this case, the thermal curing process may be performed by laminating or hot pressing. Here, laminating refers to a method of heating and pressing an object while passing the object between multiple heated rollers. For example, by passing the laminated base fabric 410 and the thermoplastic polymer film 420 between multiple heated rollers and heating and pressing them, the adhesive 430 is thermally cured, thereby allowing the base fabric 410 and the thermoplastic polymer film 420 to be bonded together.

[0082] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of how to use the functional clothing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] 6(a) is a diagram showing the functional clothing 1000 with air expelled into the clothing 100. When air is to be introduced into the clothing 100, the air inflation device 200 stored inside the pocket 120 of the clothing 100 may be exposed to the outside.

[0084] 6(b) is a diagram showing the functional garment 1000 with air flowing into the garment 100. A user can hold the gripping portion 222 of the air injection device 200 and separate the third and fourth fabric layers to open the air inlet portion 230 and blow air into the main body portion 220. When the main body portion 220 is filled with air and its volume increases to its maximum, the user can hold one end of the main body portion 220 and roll it up toward the connecting portion 210. As a result, the volume of the main body portion 220 decreases, allowing the stored air to be distributed to the air-containing portion 110 via the connecting portion 210. The air distributed to the air-containing portion 110 can be distributed sequentially or simultaneously to the multiple air-containing portions 110 formed in the garment 100 via the second region 112.

[0085] However, this usage of the functional garment 1000 is merely an example, and can be modified and applied in various ways by those skilled in the art depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0086] The drawings and specification have disclosed the preferred embodiment. While specific terms have been used herein, these terms are merely used to clearly describe the present invention and are not intended to limit the meaning or the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims. It is clear that various modifications and variations can be made to the embodiments of the present invention and the terms used herein without departing from the technical spirit and scope of the claims. These modified embodiments should not be understood as being separate from the spirit and scope of the present invention, but should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims. Therefore, a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims. [Industrial Applicability]

[0087] The present invention can be used for functional clothing and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0088] 100 clothes 110 Air storage section 111 First Area 112 Second Area 120 Pocket 200 Air Injector 210 Connection section 220 Main body 221 Convergence 222 Gripping part 222' First gripping part 222" Second grip 230 Air inlet 300 Discharge section 400 polymer film coating layer 410 base fabric 420 Thermoplastic polymer film 430 Adhesive 1000 Functional Clothing

Claims

1. A functional garment, a garment including a plurality of air storage sections formed between a first fabric and a second fabric that are arranged to face each other and that store air inside; an air injection device connected to at least one of the air storage units and configured to inject air into the air storage unit; Equipped with Around the air storage section, At least one first region that separates the air storage section from another adjacent air storage section, and at least one second region that air-communicates the air storage section with another adjacent air storage section are formed; When air is injected into the garment via the air injection device, the air is distributed throughout the plurality of air storage sections via the second region, The first region includes: a film for separating the air chamber from adjacent air chambers; The film is The first fabric and the second fabric are joined together, The functional garment has different widths in different regions so that the functional garment has air storage portions with different volumes in different regions.

2. The film is 2. The functional clothing according to claim 1, further comprising an air permeable means for allowing air to flow between the air storage section and another adjacent air storage section.

3. a polymer film coating layer is formed on one surface of at least one of the first fabric and the second fabric; The functional clothing according to claim 1 , wherein the first region is formed by fusing at least a portion of the polymer film coating layer by at least one of heat fusing, high-frequency fusing, and ultrasonic fusing.

4. The functional clothing according to claim 3 , wherein the portions of the first fabric and the second fabric that form the air-accommodating portion by the polymer film coating layer are air-impermeable.

5. The functional clothing according to claim 1 , wherein the garment has a pocket inside which the air inflation device is removably attached.

6. The garment further includes an exhaust unit connected to at least one of the air storage units, the exhaust unit including an exhaust port for exhausting the air stored in the garment to the outside from the garment, and a plug for opening and closing the exhaust port; The functional clothing according to claim 1 , wherein when the plug is opened, the air stored in the plurality of air storage sections is distributed to the exhaust port via the second region.

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