Gripping sock and method for making it
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fabrics have low coefficients of friction, leading to slippage issues between the fabric and the user's body, as well as between the fabric and external surfaces during sports activities, resulting in reduced grip and increased risk of injuries.
Innovation Solution
A gripping fabric and garment are developed by configuring a fabric structure with natural or synthetic threads and applying non-slip, tacky, or textured materials selectively to the inner and outer surfaces, providing enhanced grip between the user's body and the fabric, as well as between the fabric and external contact surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fabric materials are used, then the fabric is soft and comfortable, but the coefficient of friction is low causing slippage between the fabric and user's body
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines conventional fabric materials with high-friction surface treatments or coatings to create a composite structure that maintains the softness and comfort of the base fabric while adding a surface layer with high coefficient of friction to prevent slippage between the sock and the user's foot
2Reliability
If conventional fabric materials are used, then the fabric is breathable and comfortable, but the coefficient of friction is low causing slippage between the fabric and external surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies high-friction coatings or treatments to the outer surface of the conventional fabric to create a composite material structure that maintains the breathability and comfort of the base fabric while providing enhanced grip between the sock and external surfaces such as shoe interiors
3Reliability
If gripping material is applied to the entire surface of the fabric, then grip is maximized, but the complexity of the manufacturing process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies gripping materials selectively to specific high-friction zones on the sock such as the heel, toe, and midfoot areas, rather than coating the entire surface uniformly. This localized approach maintains effective grip where it is most needed while reducing material costs and simplifying the manufacturing process
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents slippage by creating a secure grip between the user's body and the garment, and between the garment and external surfaces, enhancing performance and safety during sports activities.
Implementation Method 1
A gripping fabric and garment are developed by configuring a fabric structure with natural or synthetic threads and applying non-slip, tacky, or textured materials selectively to the inner and outer surfaces, providing enhanced grip between the user's body and the fabric, as well as between the fabric and external contact surfaces.
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AI summary
A gripping fabric and method for construction thereof is provided. A fabric structure that defines an inner surface and an outer surface is created. The fabric structure or the gripping fabric is configured to conform to a user's body part for constructing a garment, for example, a sock. The inner surface is proximal to a user contact surface and distal to an external contact surface. The outer surface is proximal to the external contact surface and distal to the user contact surface. A gripping material is selectively applied on the inner surface and/or the outer surface of the fabric structure. The gripping material on the inner surface and the outer surface of the fabric structure adheres to the user contact surface and the external contact surface respectively, thereby providing grip between the user contact surface and the fabric structure, and grip between the fabric structure and the external contact surface.