clothing

Abstract

To provide clothing which has a recovery effect on the muscle fatigue and a relaxation effect and can be reduced in a manufacturing cost.SOLUTION: Clothing is formed by using a recovery knitted fabric obtained by weaving a recovery fiber containing a nano-fibrillated tourmaline ore and a nano-fibrillated "Bincho" charcoal together with a worsted yarn, a woolen yarn, or a grandrelle yarn. The recovery knitted fabric is used for covering all or part of the neck, the wrist, the ankle, "Tanden" which positions below one's stomach, and "Fumon" which positions at each side of one's backbone of upper one's back.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing, and more specifically to clothing made of materials that are expected to stimulate blood circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, and provide relaxation. [Background technology]

[0002] From around the age of 40, people's capillaries begin to weaken, becoming ghost blood vessels, resulting in insufficient blood flow and increased susceptibility to biological rhythm disruption. One sign of ghost blood vessels that many people experience is feeling cold. It has long been said that feeling cold is the root cause of all diseases, and it is known to trigger a variety of ailments. Typical symptoms include stiff shoulders, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia, fatigue, and repeated colds. One way to prevent this decline in capillaries and improve feeling cold is to warm the body.

[0003] Nano-processed tourmaline ore and nano-processed binchotan charcoal are known to emit negative ions and far-infrared rays, which are known to have a relaxing effect and relieve muscle fatigue.

[0004] For this reason, clothing using recovery fibers incorporating nano-sized tourmaline ore has been developed. Clothing made by interweaving recovery fibers with wool has also been developed (Patent Document 1). Clothing that uses functional fibers in part has also been developed (Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2002-317301 [Patent Document 2] Tomi 3016218 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, using recovery fibers in all parts of a garment would increase manufacturing costs, and even if functional fibers such as recovery fibers are used in only a portion of a garment, there is insufficient disclosure as to which parts of the garment should be used to recover muscle fatigue and have a relaxing effect.

[0007] The present invention aims to provide clothing that has the effect of relieving muscle fatigue and providing relaxation, and that can be manufactured at reduced costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] This garment is made of a recovery knit fabric in which recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal are knitted into a mohair-type fabric, and is characterized in that the recovery knit fabric is used to cover all or part of the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns.

[0009] Recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal, which emit negative ions and infrared rays, can be used to cover all or part of the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns, thereby raising body temperature, relieving muscle fatigue, and providing a relaxing effect. Also, by using recovery fibers mainly in key areas such as the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns, it is possible to manufacture products that are priced according to the needs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery knit fabric according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the location of use of a recovery knit fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the location of use of a recovery knit fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 1 is an explanatory diagram of a garment using a recovery knit fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is an explanatory diagram of a garment using a recovery knit fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is an explanatory diagram of a garment using a recovery knit fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 10 is a photograph showing the results when a garment using the recovery knitted fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 14] 10 is a photograph showing the results when a garment using the recovery knitted fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the results of a questionnaire survey conducted when wearing clothing using the recovery knitted fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the results of a questionnaire survey conducted when wearing clothing using the recovery knitted fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0011] Fig. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a recovery fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, this recovery knit fabric has recovery fiber containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal knitted on the body surface (skin side) and mohair knitted on the outside.

[0012] Nano-sized tourmaline ore generates negative ions, and binchotan charcoal emits far infrared rays. The negative ions help to balance the skin's ions, while the far infrared rays warm the skin, promoting blood circulation.

[0013] Figures 2 to 7 show the knitting method of recovery knitted fabrics. The darker yarns (Yarn 20 in Figure 2, Yarn 30 and 34 in Figure 3, Yarn 40 in Figure 4, Yarn 50 in Figure 5, Yarn 60 in Figure 6, and Yarn 70 in Figure 7) are recovery fibers. The lighter yarns (Yarn 22 in Figure 2, Yarn 32 and 36 in Figure 3, Yarn 42 in Figure 4, Yarn 52 in Figure 5, Yarn 62 in Figure 6, and Yarn 72 in Figure 7) are worsted yarns, woolen yarns, or fancy yarns. The recovery fiber of the present invention is a fiber containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal, and is false-twisted for knitting. The fancy yarn may be an animal fiber such as wool, or a synthetic fiber. Recovery knitted fabrics can be woven with recovery fibers throughout the entire textile, and can be designed to suit various designs, such as double-milled, plied, and jacquard knitting.

[0014] Figures 8 and 9 show examples of areas where recovery knitting can be used. For example, as shown in Figure 8, recovery knitting can be used on the wrist. Large blood vessels run through the wrist. The skin on the wrist is also thin and easily exposed to cold air. Therefore, by using recovery knitting around the wrist, far infrared rays can be used to warm the area around the wrist, including acupressure points such as Yangchi 80. Negative ions can also help to condition the surface of the skin.

[0015] As shown in Figure 9, recovery knitting can be used on the ankles. The ankles are the farthest from the heart and are therefore prone to feeling cold. Above the inner ankle is an acupressure point called Sanyinjiao 90, which can be warmed by far infrared rays from the recovery knitting and stimulated with negative ions, helping to alleviate coldness and swelling.

[0016] Recovery knitting can also be used on the stomach. Because the stomach is home to many organs, it is said to be the center of metabolism and immunity. When the stomach area gets cold, blood circulation slows down, causing various ailments. Furthermore, the stomach area is home to acupressure points such as the Tanden, Fengmo, Guanyuan, Zhishi, Shenshu, and Mingmen, so by warming these points with far infrared rays from the recovery knitting and stimulating them with negative ions, it is possible to improve chills and swelling.

[0017] Figure 10 shows an example of a garment (knit sweater) that uses recovery knitting. The darker colored parts 100 are zokki knitted with recovery fiber, and the parts with lines use recovery knitting 102. As shown in Figure 11, recovery knitting is used around the neck, wrists, and abdomen, such as the tanden and wind patterns.

[0018] In a cardigan made from a recovery knit fabric in which recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal are knitted together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, it is also possible to place a zokki stitch using the recovery fibers around the wind ripples. In the case of such a cardigan, the recovery fibers provide intensive care around the wind ripples, the acupressure points are stimulated by negative ions, and the far infrared rays provide warmth, making it easier to relieve stiff shoulders.

[0019] In a long gown cardigan made of recovery knit fabric, which is made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, it is also possible to arrange a zokki stitch using recovery fibers from the placket to the neckline. Such a cardigan can keep you warm from the knees up.

[0020] In a pullover made of recovery knit fabric in which recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal are knitted together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn or fancy yarn, it is also possible to arrange zokki stitches using recovery fibers at the neckline, cuffs and hem.

[0021] In a simple parka made of a recovery knit fabric in which recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal are knitted together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, it is also possible to place zokki knitting using recovery fibers around the pressure points on the back, inside the cuffs, and inside the hem. Such a simple parka can keep the neck warm.

[0022] Figures 11 and 12 show examples of clothing (pants) that use recovery knitting. The darker colored areas are made of zokki knitting 110 using recovery fiber, and the lined areas 112 and 120 use recovery knitting. The pants in Figure 11 use recovery knitting around the waist and ankles, and are further tapered around the ankles and waist, improving heat retention. Furthermore, zokki knitting using recovery fiber such as Nanomix (registered trademark) is placed on the back of the waist 110 and the back of the ankles.

[0023] In Figure 12, the waist area is made longer and uses more recovery knitting material to cover the stomach area. Also, more recovery knitting material is used from below the knees to the toes, preventing the feet from getting cold. Furthermore, a zokki knit made of recovery fiber such as Nanomix (registered trademark) is placed on the back of the waist.

[0024] Socks using recovery knitting are also available. By using recovery knitting around the ankles, which are the furthest from the heart and therefore more susceptible to cold, and around the toes, which tend to get cold easily, the ankles and toes can be warmed with far infrared rays and stimulated with negative ions, thereby improving coldness and swelling.

[0025] Furthermore, belly warmers made from recovery knit fabrics, which incorporate nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal in combination with worsted, woolen, or fancy yarns, emit far-infrared rays, allowing them to be made thin and comfortable without clinging to the body. They also offer excellent stretchability, allowing for a flexible fit. Their length allows for flexible adjustments, such as warming the entire abdomen or folding them over. In particular, the tanden (sexy zone) below the navel contains a heat-generating acupressure point called guanyuan. Furthermore, when gastrointestinal problems are caused by cold, belly warmers made from recovery knit fabrics, which incorporate nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal in combination with worsted, woolen, or fancy yarns, are effective in warming the central nerve between the solar plexus and navel.

[0026] Additionally, the feet are the farthest from the heart and are particularly susceptible to cold. In particular, people with insufficient exercise and low muscle mass are prone to chronic cold due to insufficient blood flow and low muscle thermo-acidity. Leg warmers made from recovery knitted fabrics, incorporating recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal and knitted with worsted, woolen, or fancy yarns, can warm the feet through the effects of far infrared rays and negative ions. Recovery knitted fabrics offer a comfortable fit without feeling too tight. Furthermore, stimulating the Sanyinjiao acupoint above the ankle can alleviate swelling in the feet. Furthermore, recovery fibers can be blended with nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal and light-absorbing heat-generating yarn. Recovery fibers with light-absorbing heat-generating yarn can further warm the body through the action of the light-absorbing heat-generating yarn in addition to the far infrared rays from the binchotan charcoal.

[0027] Furthermore, in socks using recovery knit fabrics made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, it is possible to make the sole of the foot thicker by terry knitting, which gives the socks a fluffy feel and makes them feel even warmer.

[0028] It is also possible to make arm warmers using recovery knitted fabrics made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn. This allows for easy warmth of the wrists.

[0029] The design of the recovery knitted fabric of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and it is possible to design it so that the recovery fibers are focused on points that are considered to be good for warming in traditional Chinese medicine, such as the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns.

[0030] Recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal warm the skin immediately upon contact, promoting smooth blood flow thanks to the negative ions from the tourmaline ore and the warming and moisture-retaining properties of far-infrared rays from the binchotan charcoal. Furthermore, to enhance design, we have developed recovery knitwear that incorporates worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn. For example, recovery fibers are knitted into smooth Taktelmol yarn, and recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal, such as Nanomix®, are placed in a zoki stitch in areas of the garment where warmth is desired. This allows the fluffy knitwear to feel exceptionally warm both visually and against the skin.

[0031] Recovery knitwear, made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, can support the body's ability to warm itself and promote smooth blood flow. In particular, in the cold winter air, when temperatures drop, blood flow is impeded, preventing the proper distribution of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a chain reaction of coldness in which various functions of the body are impaired. Wearing clothing made with recovery knitwear at such times raises body temperature, creating an environment in which the body is more likely to produce heat shock proteins. The action of these heat shock proteins can promote the body's repair.

[0032] Figure 13 is an infrared photograph of clothing made with recovery knitting. Comparing body temperature before and 30 minutes after wearing the garment, it can be seen that body temperature has risen. Figure 14 is an infrared photograph of socks made with recovery knitting. It can also be seen that body temperature has risen.

[0033] Figure 15 shows the results of a survey of subjects who wore clothing made with recovery knitting while sleeping. Innerwear made with recovery knitting, which is made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted, woolen, or fancy yarn, can support blood flow, which tends to decline with age. Unlike using heat sources such as electric heaters or hot water bottles, it allows the body to warm itself. Furthermore, it can be worn safely while sleeping. As a result, 24% of subjects reported improved sleep quality and relaxation. Furthermore, 16% reported relief from chills, 12% reported improved metabolism, and 10% reported relief from stiffness.

[0034] Figure 16 shows the results of a survey of subjects who wore clothing made with recovery knitting fabric while playing sports. Innerwear made with recovery knitting fabric, which is made by knitting recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn, or fancy yarn, can warm the body, increase blood flow, and improve exercise efficiency. As a result, 28% of subjects reported improved metabolism, 20% reported reduced fatigue, 18% reported relief from cold, and 10% reported relief from stiffness.

[0035] In this way, clothing designed to focus recovery fibers on points considered beneficial for warmth in traditional Chinese medicine, such as the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns, can be made. Recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal, which emit negative ions and infrared rays, can cover all or part of the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns, raising body temperature and providing a relaxation and recovery effect for muscle fatigue. Furthermore, by using recovery fibers primarily in key areas such as the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns, it becomes possible to manufacture products tailored to the price. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 10 Skin side 12 Outside 20,30,34,40,50,60,70 Recovery fiber yarn 22, 32, 36, 42, 52, 62, 72 Worsted yarn, woolen yarn or fancy yarn 80 Yoike 90 Three Yin Interaction 100,110 Zokki knitting 102,112,120 Recovery knitting

Claims

1. A garment having a part using a recovery knitted fabric in which recovery fibers containing nano-sized tourmaline ore and nano-sized binchotan charcoal are knitted together with worsted yarn, woolen yarn or fancy yarn, and a part in which a zokki stitch made only of the recovery fibers is arranged, The garment is characterized in that the Zokki knitting using only the recovery fiber is used to cover all or part of the neck, wrists, ankles, tanden, and wind patterns.

2. A garment as described in Claim 1, characterized in that the recovery knitted fabric is knitted so that the recovery fiber is on the body surface side and the worsted yarn, woolen yarn or decorative yarn is on the outside.

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