Abstract

Methods and systems are described for preparing a garment. The method may comprise applying a bleaching agent to a portion of a fabric layer. The method may comprise using a laser to activate the bleaching agent applied to the portion of the fabric layer. Activation of the bleaching agent may cause the bleaching agent to change a color of the portion of the fabric layer. The method may comprise neutralizing at least a portion of the bleaching agent applied to the portion of the fabric layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06B 1/02 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating by spraying or projecting
• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• D06C 23/02 - Making patterns or design on fabrics by singeing, teasing, shearing, etching, or brushing

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a garment, such as a shirt, having first and second sleeves, each of which comprises a sleeve retention mechanism that includes (a) a button affixed to an exterior surface of the sleeve and (b) a tab loop affixed to an interior surface of the sleeve. The shirt is configured so that, when the sleeve is rolled up, i.e. when the distal end of the sleeve is folded outward and toward the proximal end of the sleeve, a predetermined number of times, the tab loop is positioned substantially adjacent to the exterior button so that the tab loop may be secured to the button to retain the sleeve in the rolled-up position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41B 1/00 - Shirts
• A41B 1/08 - Shirts Details
• A41B 7/00 - Cuffs
• A41D 1/06 - Trousers
• A41D 3/00 - Overgarments
• A41D 15/00 - Convertible garments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods of foam and spray dyeing using modified indigo dye compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs
• D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
• D06P 1/96 - Dyeing characterised by a short bath ratio

Abstract

The present disclosure provides dye compounds for use in dyeing synthetic substrates.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs
• D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
• D06P 1/96 - Dyeing characterised by a short bath ratio

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for screen printing or coating using modified indigo dye compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 11/02 - Printing inks
• C09B 7/02 - Bis-indole indigos
• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs
• D06P 3/00 - Special processes of dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the material treated

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for digital printing using modified indigo dye compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
• C09B 7/00 - Indigoid dyes
• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs
• D06P 3/00 - Special processes of dyeing or printing textiles or dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the material treated

Abstract

The present disclosure provides dye compounds for use in dyeing textiles.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs
• D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
• D06P 1/96 - Dyeing characterised by a short bath ratio

Abstract

A garment includes yarns including an elastic component and a coating including an acrylic polymer or copolymer thereof. The coating is located on at least one discrete region of the garment. A method for applying a coating to at least one discrete region of a garment with a spray apparatus includes placing the garment on a conveyance system, advancing the garment proximate to at least one spray nozzle, and operating the controller to activate the at least one spray nozzle and apply the coating to the at least one discrete region of the garment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41B 1/00 - Shirts
• A41D 1/06 - Trousers
• D06B 1/02 - Applying liquids, gases or vapours on to textile materials to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing or impregnating by spraying or projecting
• D06B 11/00 - Treatment of selected parts of textile materials, e.g. partial dyeing
• A41H 43/00 - Other methods, machines, or appliances
• B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
• D06M 15/263 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds of unsaturated carboxylic acidsSalts or esters thereof

Abstract

Provided are garments that comprise thermally-conductive materials, the materials comprising a heat-collecting coating disposed on a fibrous base material having a thermally-conductive additive dispersed within. Also provided are methods of fabricating thermally-conductive garments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• D06M 23/08 - Processes in which the treating agent is applied in powder or granular form
• D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
• A41D 27/28 - Means for ventilation
• A41D 31/14 - Air permeable, i.e. capable of being penetrated by gases

Abstract

Disclosed is a retro-reflective fabric, having an inner surface and an outer surface; one or more strands of retro-reflective yarn incorporated into the fabric; and a reflective ink coupled to the outer surface of the fabric. Also provided is a method of making a retro-reflective fabric, including: providing a coated retro -reflective yarn; incorporating the coated retro-reflective yarn into the weave or knit of a fabric; and disposing a reflective ink into an outward facing surface of the fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 13/01 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with reflective or luminous safety means
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• A41D 31/32 - Retroreflective
• D02G 3/34 - Yarns or threads having slubs, knops, spirals, loops, tufts, or other irregular or decorative effects, i.e. effect yarns

Abstract

A multilayer fabric includes at least a first woven fabric layer and a second woven fabric layer tacked to the first woven fabric layer. The first woven fabric layer provides a first functionality to the multilayer fabric, the second woven fabric layer provides a second functionality to the multilayer fabric, and the first functionality is different from the second functionality. A method for forming a multilayer fabric includes weaving a first fabric layer on a loom, the first fabric layer having a first functionality, weaving at least a second fabric layer on the loom, the second fabric layer having a second functionality different from the first functionality, and tacking the second fabric layer to the first fabric layer while the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are on the loom. The multilayer fabric may include multiple fabric layers, such as from 2 to 8 fabric layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Provided are methods for treating garments so as to improve color contrast, darkness, or both. Also provided are systems for treating garments as well as garments made according to the disclosed methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06B 3/30 - Passing of textile materials through liquids, gases, or vapours to effect treatment, e.g. washing, dyeing, bleaching, sizing, impregnating of articles, e.g. stockings

Abstract

An automated control apparatus, method, and system for improving inspection, measurement, and fabrication of apparel is described. The system is used to capture an image of the apparel or apparel-related object and convert that image into a digital representation which can then be sent to and stored in a database to be used to recreate ideal apparel with reproducible measurements and patterns. The system also allows for comparisons with already existing ideal images and/or the apparel itself to determine if the apparel or apparel-related object possess the correct dimensions, shapes, colors, textures and fabrics, etc.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41H 1/02 - Devices for taking measurements on the human body
• A41H 3/04 - Making patterns by modelling on the human body
• D06H 3/08 - Inspecting textile materials by photo-electric or television means
• D06H 3/16 - Inspecting hosiery or other tubular fabricInspecting in combination with turning inside-out, classifying, or other handling
• G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The present disclosure provides dye compounds for use in dyeing textiles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09B 7/02 - Bis-indole indigos
• D06P 1/22 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using vat dyestuffs

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a yarn comprising a blend of jade-containing fibers, such as jade-containing polyester fibers, with hydrophobic cotton fibers and optionally conventional fibers. The jade in the jade-containing polyester fibers provides the yarn with a cooling effect when it contacts a person's skin. The hydrophobic cotton fibers provide the yarn with hydrophobicity. When included in a fabric that also contains yarn having hydrophilic properties in a manner such that a higher percentage of the hydrophobic yarn is present on the back surface of the fabric than on the front surface of the fabric, the fabric has a cooling and moisture-wicking effect. The yarn may be used as the fill of a denim twill weave to provide denim clothing having enhanced cooling and moisture-wicking properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• B32B 7/08 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer