Multilayer Lower Torso Garment Pouch for Moisture Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lower torso garments struggle to effectively manage moisture, such as perspiration and urine, without compromising comfort or fit, often leading to discomfort, skin irritation, and hygiene issues due to poor fit or excessive fabric thickness.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating moisture-absorbent or moisture-adsorbent zones, such as a pouch with multiple fabric layers, including moisture-transporting and moisture-resistant layers, to efficiently manage moisture by absorption, transport, and evaporation, while maintaining comfort and fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If excessive fabric thickness is used to absorb moisture, then moisture absorption capacity is improved, but garment bulk increases and comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into multiple functional fabric layers including an inner moisture-wicking layer, an intermediate absorbent layer, and an outer protective layer. Each layer performs a specific moisture management function, achieving effective moisture absorption without requiring excessive overall thickness.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment incorporates composite fabric structures combining different materials with complementary properties - hydrophilic materials for moisture absorption, hydrophobic materials for moisture resistance, and elastic materials for fit. This composite approach enables effective moisture management with thin, comfortable fabric construction.
2Quantity of substance
If fabric thickness is increased to manage moisture, then moisture management is improved, but in-wear comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Moisture management functionality is concentrated in the pouch region where it is most needed, using targeted moisture-absorbent and moisture-transporting fabric layers. The rest of the garment maintains standard thickness and comfort characteristics, providing effective moisture management without overall garment bulk or discomfort.
3Ease of manufacture
If poor fit is present in lower torso garments, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but moisture management effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch incorporates elastic materials and flexible fabric constructions that adapt to the wearer's body contours and movements. This dynamic design ensures consistent contact between the moisture-managing fabric layers and the skin, maintaining effective moisture management regardless of body shape or movement, while remaining manufacturable using standard elastic waistband and seam techniques.
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 provides improved moisture management by effectively absorbing and transporting moisture away from the skin, reducing discomfort and hygiene issues, without adding bulk or compromising fit.
Implementation Method 1
the moisture may be transported through the first fabric layer via capillary action
Implementation Method 2
a chemical treatment imparts the second pouch layer with moisture-resistant properties
Data Source
AI summary
A garment is provided. The garment includes a body provided in the form of a front lower torso portion and a rear lower torso portion, a waist opening, left and right leg openings, and a pouch disposed at least in part in the front lower torso portion. The pouch includes a first pouch panel and a second pouch panel. Each of the first and second pouch panels includes a first fabric layer coupled to a second fabric layer. The first fabric layer of the first pouch panel and the second pouch panel are designed to transport liquid away from a lower torso region of a wearer.