Reversible Printed Textile Structure for Dual Team Colors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Athletic teams face increased costs and confusion when using two sets of apparel with different colors, as they require more textile material and can be difficult to manage, especially when needing to distinguish between teams during competitions.
Innovation Solution
A single-layer textile element with opposite surfaces printed in different colors, allowing the apparel to be reversible and display two visually distinct color schemes by turning it inside-out, reducing material usage and simplifying production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If two sets of apparel with different colors are used, then visual distinction between teams is ensured, but costs and complexity of management increase
Solution Approach 1:
The apparel is divided into two distinct surfaces (front and back) that can be printed with different colors independently. Each surface functions as a separate visual identity, allowing one garment to serve multiple team color requirements without needing multiple complete apparel sets.
Solution Approach 2:
A single apparel garment is designed to perform multiple functions by displaying different team colors on opposite surfaces. The reversible design allows the same piece of clothing to represent different team identities depending on which surface is displayed, eliminating the need for separate apparel sets for different color requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two sets of apparel are used, then team color options are increased, but confusion over selection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparel incorporates a reversible design that allows dynamic switching between two color schemes by turning the garment inside out or flipping it. This dynamic capability enables users to change the displayed team color on-the-fly without needing to select between multiple separate garments, reducing selection confusion while maintaining color versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If two-layered reversible apparel is used, then two color schemes are provided in one garment, but material cost and production complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding layers in the vertical dimension (which would create two-layered construction), the solution utilizes the horizontal dimension by printing different colors on opposite surfaces of a single layer. This approach provides two color schemes per garment while maintaining a simple single-layer construction that is easier and less costly to manufacture.
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
This solution provides cost savings and ease of production while maintaining visual distinction between teams, as the single-layer structure uses less material and is more air-permeable, making it cooler and easier to manufacture.
Implementation Method 1
conveying said article and said sheets between two relatively spaced heated pressing platens, and closing the platens and thereby simultaneously transferring impressions from said transfer printing sheets to each side of said article
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AI summary
A printed textile element (13) is disclosed as having a first surf ace (16) and an opposite second surface (16 ' ) . Each of the first surface (16) and the second surface (16') have at least a first color and a second color. The first color of the first surface (16) is substantially aligned with and opposite the second color of the second surface (16' ) , and the second color of the first surface (16) is substantially aligned with and opposite the first color of the second surface (16' ) . The textile element (13) may be incorporated into an article of apparel (10) , such as a shirt, or a variety of other products. A process involving the use of transfer paper for forming the textile element (13) is also disclosed.