Apparel comprising a wound component and methods of making the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apparel technologies struggle to provide durable, comfortable, and performance-enhanced garments that cater to various use cases, including athletic and non-athletic activities, by failing to effectively control characteristics such as durability, stiffness, weight, tackiness, texture, and air permeability.
Innovation Solution
The development of apparel comprising thread patterns formed by winding continuous threads around anchor points, with controlled winding configurations and bonding techniques to create thread layers that can vary characteristics like strength, stiffness, air permeability, and comfort, achieved through methods such as steaming or heating to shape the garments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional weaving or knitting techniques are used to manufacture apparel, then the manufacturing process is well-established and relatively simple, but the ability to control and customize characteristics such as durability, stiffness, weight, tackiness, texture, and air permeability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The apparel is divided into multiple zones with different functional characteristics. Each zone can have customized thread patterns, materials, and properties (e.g., different stiffness, breathability, or durability) to meet specific performance requirements for different body areas or usage conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the apparel are given different local properties through varied thread patterns, materials, or construction methods. For example, high-durability zones in high-wear areas, breathable zones in contact with skin, or stiff zones for structural support, allowing each part to be optimized for its specific function.
2Reliability
If multiple thread layers with different characteristics are created to control apparel properties, then durability, comfort, and performance can be enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity and process difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple thread layers with different functions are combined into a single integrated apparel structure. The layers are bonded together to create a unified garment that provides multiple benefits (durability, comfort, breathability) simultaneously, rather than requiring separate components or assembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparel utilizes composite construction with multiple thread layers made from different materials or with different properties. These layers are combined to create a composite structure that achieves superior overall performance compared to single-layer constructions.
3Stability of the object's composition
If thread layers are bonded together to create stable structures, then the structural integrity and shape retention improve, but the flexibility and comfort may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding parameters (such as bond strength, bond density, or bonding method) are adjusted to achieve the desired balance between stability and flexibility. By controlling these parameters, the apparel can maintain structural integrity while preserving or enhancing comfort and flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach allows for customizable apparel characteristics, enhancing durability, comfort, and performance by controlling thread layer configurations and bonding methods, resulting in tailored garments with desired properties for specific activities.
Implementation Method 1
achieved through methods such as steaming or heating to shape the garments
Implementation Method 2
achieved through methods such as steaming or heating to shape the garments
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AI summary
Articles of apparel (100) and methods of making articles of apparel that include one or more thread layers made by winding a continuous thread around anchor points. In some embodiments, the articles of apparel can include multiple pieces of material (140a, 140b), with each piece including a thread layer. In some embodiments, the article of apparel can be steamed to shape the one or more thread layers.