EP2765878B1 - Article of clothing - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a garment comprising a textile carrier material which surrounds a body portion of a wearer of the garment, wherein on the side facing the body portion of the carrier material on the carrier material an adhesive layer is arranged, which contacts a part of the body portion when the garment is used as intended the garment is cut to lay with elastic tension around the body portion of the wearer of the garment, which is covered by the garment and thereby the garment fits snugly against the skin of the wearer and so creates a defined compression, the pressing of the adhesive layer on the Ensures skin, wherein the textile substrate extends without adhesive layer upon application of a defined tensile force to a first elastic Dehnbetrag.

Such a garment will be in the US 2011/0000005 A1 disclosed.

Generic garments are used in the athletic and medical fields to apply compression to certain desired areas of the body. In this case, a stimulation is generated, which typically has a circular effect, for example in the region of an arm or a leg, in order to improve the venous return and to counteract thrombosis or lymphatic swelling.

Here, various methods are used to influence the biomechanical body functions of the wearer of the garment. In use are currently, inter alia, a basic compression and the use of various so-called. Tapes or zones with high resistance to expansion. These technologies operate with a differentiated contact pressure exerted by the different extensibility (applied elastic force) of the various clothing zones on the body of the wearer of the garment. A direct contact of the active materials with the skin and an immediate effect on the skin, as it is postulated for example by the so-called Kinesiology Taping (kinesiological taping, etc.), does not exist in the techniques.

Other applications are intended to support or provide joints. Here is an application in the region of the knee, for example, in which the kneecap is recessed. Regarding this conception is from the EP 1 810 649 B1 a garment of the type mentioned above. Here is a tight-fitting garment is described, which is provided on the skin of the wearer facing side with a material having a high coefficient of friction. In order to limit the movement of muscles, joints and other body parts to prevent bruises, bruises, muscle stretching, sprains, bone fractures and other injuries, a bandage is provided, which is why it is deliberately designed to design the material with a high coefficient of friction, that whose elasticity is smaller than the elasticity of the textile base material. The mobility of the tissue, which is contacted by the material with a high coefficient of friction, is thus restricted in its ability to move.

In this respect, there are both applications that work with the basic function of unrestricted circular compression, as well as developments with regional compression. With unrestricted circular compression is the contact pressure created by a tight garment meaning that the textile material exerts on the body of the wearer. This pressure must be defined and decreased from the heart to the heart - ie from distal to proximal. By reducing the cross section of the vein, the blood circulation is promoted, at least in the state of rest, and also the removal of the waste products is accelerated.

The described techniques work according to a simple principle in which the (tension) force is largely derived from the material of the garment and in which it acts nonspecifically on the body. Such compression clothing is known as a sportswear for performance and regeneration. There are garments with a general compression or specific pressure.

In this case, materials with different extensibility are often used, optionally with applied from the outside so-called. Tapes or laminations. An immediate effect on the skin is not achieved.

The DE 20 2010 016 255 U1 discloses a lace-tie band which is sandwiched between a garment and the skin of the wearer to prevent slippage of the garment. In the US 2006/0154053 A1 describes an adhesive textile material that is to adhere to the skin of a person. The US 2008/0236417 A1 discloses the coating of stockings and socks to minimize their slippage on the skin of the wearer.

The so-called kinesiological taping goes back to the Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase. About 30 years ago he developed a special patch (tape) that is highly elastic, breathable and skin-friendly. It rests like a second skin on the skin. With each movement, it expands and contracts again, without restricting the freedom of movement. Compared to other plasters and bandages, the muscles do not work that way Relieves that it forms back. Instead, the elastic tape gently lifts and massages the skin with every movement. Lymphatic and blood flow should be stimulated and promote the metabolism in muscles and tendons. As a result, tensions should be released and inflammations form back.

Usually, kinesiological taping is used to protect certain muscle groups from injury or merely to increase the performance of an athlete.

Today kinesiological taping works with highly elastic cotton tapes, which are impregnated on the inside with an adhesive film. This tape is glued to the skin along the appropriate muscle strands to be supported or stimulated. The tape has the same extensibility as the human skin and is applied to the skin without additional stretch. This ensures that the tape does not form any additional mechanical reinforcement. The tape stimulates the muscle fibers and metabolic processes under the skin, it improves biomechanical performance and supports recovery.

The invention has for its object to provide a garment, in particular in the form of a pair of pants or a shell for athletic use, in which it is possible in a simple and efficient manner to exert a stimulating effect on the skin, the effect should be used as it occurs in kinesiological taping.

The solution of this problem by the invention is characterized in that the textile carrier material together with the adhesive layer upon application of the stretching force by a second elastic Dehnbetrag stretches, which amounts to at least 65% of the first elastic Dehnbetrags.

Preferably, the second elastic stretch amount is at least 75% of the first elastic stretch amount.

It is therefore provided that - in contrast to the above-mentioned prior art according to the EP 1 810 649 B1 a garment of a textile carrier material on the inside, that is to say facing the skin of the wearer of the garment, is provided with an adhesive layer, however, such that it only minimally increases the elastic resistance, which is due to the change in the elastic stretch amount Is expressed, which inevitably results when the adhesive layer is applied to the textile substrate.

A preferred embodiment of the inventive concept provides that the skin layer is applied in strips on the textile carrier material. In this case, a number of mutually parallel strip-shaped regions of the adhesive layer can be arranged on the textile carrier material.

The adhesive layer may also be applied in a wave-like manner on the textile carrier material, wherein provision may again be made for a number of wave-shaped regions of the adhesive layer extending parallel to one another to be arranged on the textile carrier material.

The adhesive layer may also be applied to the textile substrate as a dot pattern.

In all cases, it is ensured by the proposed geometric design of the adhesive layer that the mechanical resistance to elongation, which is additionally generated by the additionally applied to the textile substrate material of the adhesive layer remains as small as possible.

The strip-like or wavy applied adhesive layer may extend in the direction of a proposed longitudinal expansion of the garment or extend transversely thereto. This longitudinal strain usually corresponds to the direction of the targeted muscle fibers.

The adhesive layer is preferably made of silicone or has at least silicone. It can be printed on the textile substrate, glued or laminated.

The textile carrier material is preferably made of polyester. An alternative solution provides that the textile carrier material consists of a block copolymer of the constituents polyurethane and polyethylene glycol (elastane). It is also possible, according to a preferred solution, to use a combination of polyester and elastane. In general, it can be provided that the textile carrier material consists of a synthetically spun fiber which is combined with elastane.

Elastane is a highly elastic synthetic fiber and resembles rubber, but has a higher strength and is more durable. The urethane forms stiff, stretched portions which attach longitudinally to one another and, through the build-up of secondary valence forces, allow cohesion of the fiber. The rubbery polyalcohol blocks, on the other hand, are tightly knit, but can easily be stretched. This combination of stiff and elastic blocks achieves very high ductility of more than 700%.

The proposed embodiment, the adhesive layer is pressed onto the skin surface and ensures a good grip on the skin due to the high coefficient of friction of the adhesive layer.

Preferably, the material of the adhesive layer has a static coefficient of friction (on the skin) which is at least μ = 0.4, preferably at least μ = 0.5. In contrast, the textile carrier material preferably has a coefficient of static friction (on the skin) which is at most μ = 0.3, preferably at most μ = 0.25.

The proposed garment thus represents a close-fitting clothing that on the inside, d. H. on the skin-facing side, in particular with an adhesive layer is printed or laminated. This adhesive layer in the form of a film has a coefficient of friction which differs from the textile base material. These different surface properties between textile substrate and adhesive layer causes a stimulation effect when wearing the garment, which stimulates or relaxes the biomechanical functions or defined muscle groups depending on the design. The placement and execution of the zones can be carried out according to the principles of the described kinesiological taping.

The present invention thus uses the principle of kinesiological taping and brings it targeted to a garment. High frictional pressure is applied to the garment like a film. The garment fits tightly against the skin, creating a defined compression that ensures that the adhesive layer is pressed against the skin. The zones printed with the adhesive layer thus correspond to the principles of kinesiological taping.

It is essential that the adhesive layer is arranged inside the garment and when the garment is used as intended resting on the skin. The material properties of the adhesive layer as well as the structure allow targeted manipulation of body functions.

The stimulation effect is only generated by the different static friction properties of textile carrier material and adhesive layer. In contrast to other previously known solutions (see the above-discussed EP 1 810 649 B1 ) should be caused no mechanical reinforcement by an increased Dehnüngswiderstand. This means that the muscular power must be applied exclusively by the wearer of the garment. Accordingly, the muscle tone is maintained or it is trained.

Thus, it is an essential aspect of the proposed solution that the expansion resistance of the textile substrate is maintained or modified as little as possible in order to achieve said stimulation effect due to the different coefficients of friction between the textile substrate and adhesive layer and by the greatest possible movement.

• Zum einen kann eine gezielte Muskelstimulation vorgenommen werden. Hierfür werden entlang definierter Muskelbahnen Haftschichten auf dem textilen Trägermaterial platziert. Die Beschichtung erfolgt bevorzugt mittels textiler Drucktechnik oder Laminierung. Die mit der Haftschicht versehenen Zonen stimulieren die Hautoberfläche über die höhere Haftreibung im Verhältnis zum textilen Trägermaterial. Es ist wichtig sicherzustellen, dass der Dehnungswiderstand gegenüber dem Trägermaterial möglichst gleich bleibt bzw. sich nur minimal verändert. Die mit der Haftschicht versehenen Zonen verursachen eine Anhaftung an der Haut, wogegen die reinen Textilzonen ein leichtes Verrutschen zulassen. Die Diskrepanz zwischen Haftung und Rutschen führt zu einer Stimulation der Haut an den Haftzonen. Diese Stimulation wird an die darunterliegenden Muskelfasern und Hautschichten weitergegeben und wirkt lokal auf den Muskel und den Stoffwechsel.

The following fields of application are emphasized as being particularly preferred:

• On the one hand, a targeted muscle stimulation can be made. For this purpose, adhesive layers are placed on the textile carrier material along defined muscle paths. The coating is preferably carried out by means of textile printing technology or lamination. The zones provided with the adhesive layer stimulate the skin surface via the higher static friction in relation to the textile carrier material. It is important to ensure that the expansion resistance to the substrate as equal as possible remains or changes only minimally. The zones provided with the adhesive layer cause adhesion to the skin, whereas the pure textile zones permit easy slipping. The discrepancy between adhesion and chutes leads to a stimulation of the skin at the adhesive zones. This stimulation is transmitted to the underlying muscle fibers and skin layers and acts locally on the muscle and metabolism.

On the other hand, a stimulation of the lymphatic flow can take place. For this purpose, adhesive layers are placed along defined webs, which in turn are applied to the textile substrate by means of textile printing or lamination techniques. Again, the surface of the skin is stimulated by the difference in the static friction coefficient of the adhesive layer and the textile carrier material. Again, it is important to ensure that the expansion resistance to the textile substrate remains the same or changes only minimally. The treated zones cause adhesion to the skin whereas the pure textile zones of the backing permit easy slippage. Again, the discrepancy between adhesion and chutes stimulates the skin at the adhesive zones. The resulting stimulation is passed on to the underlying lymph channels and stimulates the removal of the waste products and the tissue fluid. The prerequisite here is that the contact pressure which the garment exerts on the body through the textile carrier material and the cut of the garment increases with the distance from the heart and thus transports the lymph fluid in the direction of the lymph nodes and from the extremities to the body center and thus to the excretory organs.

A preferred implementation of the proposed concept is the desired and required differences in coefficient of static friction by printing, gluing or laminating of silicone, which is characterized by a high static friction coefficient, at the same time a high elasticity and elasticity is ensured to be applied over a large area on the compression clothing can. As a result, the extensibility of the textile substrate, d. H. of the substance, do not materially hinder further, a cutting is prevented.

The proposed concept uses the different coefficients of friction of the various materials used. There are targeted zones with more or less adhesion generated, which cause a stimulation of the skin surface. This opens up a new spectrum of medical and physiotherapeutic technologies, which can be implemented by means of a garment on the physical stimulation of the skin surface. Here, it is important to stimulate the skin without additional mechanical reinforcement by means of reinforced stretch-resistant materials or parts, in order to achieve pure stimulation of the skin surface and the underlying layers according to the principle of kinesiological taping.

With the use of surface stimulation in addition to a defined basic compression, the contact pressure on the body can be defined and the exact placement of the stimulation zones defined.

Accordingly, a garment for wearing on the body is provided, which has inside modified zones, which differ in their physical surface properties and / or surface structures with respect to the Distinguish friction or adhesion from the textile base material of the garment.

The zones applied with printing or transfer technology therefore have a higher coefficient of friction compared with the carrier material of the garment, although the zones of the adhesive layers have a very similar resistance to expansion in comparison with the carrier material (textile base material).

The stimulation of the skin and the upper body layers is achieved by the above-mentioned material properties in combination with the surface structure or the form of the adhesive layers. This is achieved in an advantageous manner in combination with the known compression technology.

Fig. 1a

eine Trainingshose in der Vorderansicht in einer möglichen erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung,

Fig. 1b

die Trainingshose nach Fig. 1a, wobei die Innenseite nach außen gewendet ist,

Fig. 2a, b

bis

Fig. 6a, b

in der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 1 in der Vorderansicht oder Seitenansicht verschiedene Trainingshosen in Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung,

Fig. 7a

bis

Fig. 7d

in der Ansicht von der einen Seite, in der Vorderansicht, in der Ansicht von der anderen Seite und in der Ansicht von hinten eine Trainingshose mit nach außen gewendeter Innenseite gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 8a

bis

Fig. 8d

in der Ansicht von der einen Seite, in der Vorderansicht, in der Ansicht von der anderen Seite und in der Ansicht von hinten eine Trainingshose mit nach außen gewendeter Innenseite gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 9a

in der Ansicht von Vorderansicht und

Fig. 9b

in der Ansicht von hinten eine Trainingshose mit nach außen gewendeter Innenseite gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung,

Fig. 10

in perspektivischer Ansicht sowie im Querschnitt eine Haftschicht der Trainingshose auf textilem Trägermaterial nach Fig. 1 bis 9 in wellenförmiger Ausgestaltung,

Fig. 11

in perspektivischer Ansicht sowie im Querschnitt eine Haftschicht der Trainingshose auf textilem Trägermaterial nach Fig. 1 bis 9 in bandförmiger Ausgestaltung,

Fig. 12

in perspektivischer Ansicht sowie im Querschnitt eine Haftschicht der Trainingshose auf textilem Trägermaterial nach Fig. 1 bis 9 in punktförmiger Ausgestaltung,

Fig. 13

eine Variante der Ausgestaltung der Haftschicht nach Fig. 10, wobei die wellenförmige Ausgestaltung in Richtung einer Längsdehnung verläuft,

Fig. 14

eine Variante der Ausgestaltung der Haftschicht nach Fig. 10, wobei die wellenförmige Ausgestaltung in Richtung quer zu einer Längsdehnung verläuft,

Fig. 15a

schematisch einen streifenförmigen Abschnitt der Trainingshose ohne Kraftbeaufschlagung,

Fig. 15b

schematisch den streifenförmigen Abschnitt nach Fig. 15a, wobei der Abschnitt aus textilem Trägermaterial ohne Haftschicht besteht, wobei eine Messkraft aufgegeben wurde,

Fig. 15c

schematisch den streifenförmigen Abschnitt nach Fig. 15a, wobei der Abschnitt aus textilem Trägermaterial samt Haftschicht mit einer Wellenform gemäß Fig. 14 besteht, wobei die Messkraft aufgegeben wurde,

Fig. 15d

schematisch den streifenförmigen Abschnitt nach Fig. 15a, wobei der Abschnitt aus textilem Trägermaterial samt Haftschicht mit einer Wellenform gemäß Fig. 13 besteht, wobei die Messkraft aufgegeben wurde, und

Fig. 16

ein Diagramm, bei dem für verschiedene Textilmaterialien mit und ohne Haftschicht bei der Belastung gemäß Fig. 15 die Längenänderung über der Messkraft aufgetragen wurde.

In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. Show it:

Fig. 1a

a training pants in front view in a possible embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 1b

the training pants after Fig. 1a with the inside turned outwards,

Fig. 2a, b

to

Fig. 6a, b

in the illustration according to Fig. 1 in front view or side view of different training pants in variants of the embodiment according to the invention,

Fig. 7a

to

Fig. 7d

in the view from the one side, in the front view, in the view from the other side and in the view from behind a training pants with outwardly turned inside according to another embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 8a

to

Fig. 8d

in the view from the one side, in the front view, in the view from the other side and in the view from behind a training pants with outwardly turned inside according to another embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 9a

in the view from front view and

Fig. 9b

in the view from behind a training pants with outwardly turned inside according to another embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 10

in perspective view and in cross-section an adhesive layer of the training pants on textile substrate after Fig. 1 to 9 in a wavy configuration,

Fig. 11

in perspective view and in cross-section an adhesive layer of the training pants on textile substrate after Fig. 1 to 9 in band-shaped design,

Fig. 12

in perspective view and in cross-section an adhesive layer of the training pants on textile substrate after Fig. 1 to 9 in punctiform configuration,

Fig. 13

a variant of the embodiment of the adhesive layer according to Fig. 10 wherein the wave-shaped configuration extends in the direction of a longitudinal expansion,

Fig. 14

a variant of the embodiment of the adhesive layer according to Fig. 10 wherein the wave-shaped configuration extends in the direction transverse to a longitudinal expansion,

Fig. 15a

schematically a strip-shaped portion of the training pants without force,

Fig. 15b

schematically the strip-shaped section after Fig. 15a , wherein the section of textile carrier material without adhesive layer, wherein a measuring force has been abandoned,

Fig. 15c

schematically the strip-shaped section after Fig. 15a wherein the portion of textile substrate including adhesive layer having a waveform according to Fig. 14 exists, whereby the measuring force was abandoned,

Fig. 15d

schematically the strip-shaped section after Fig. 15a wherein the portion of textile substrate including adhesive layer having a waveform according to Fig. 13 exists, with the measuring force was abandoned, and

Fig. 16

a diagram in which for various textile materials with and without adhesive layer under the load according to Fig. 15 the change in length was plotted against the measuring force.

In the FIGS. 1 to 6 For example, various clothes 1 are shown in the form of training pants, with the figures labeled "a" showing the pants in normal view (from the front or from the side) and the figures labeled "b" showing the pants reversed, ie the inside is behind turned outside.

It can be seen that the pants made of a textile substrate 2, on which an adhesive layer 3 is applied. For this purpose, printing or laminating techniques or adhesive techniques are used.

As can be seen, the adhesive layers 3 are in accordance with a predetermined course, which is selected in order to achieve a defined muscle stimulation and / or to stimulate the lymphatic flow.

In the FIGS. 7a to 7d is another embodiment analogous to the FIGS. 1 to 6 to see. The adhesive layer 3 runs here on the inside of the training pants 1 (the inside of which is shown facing outward) strip-shaped. It should be noted that the strip-shaped structures shown here according to one or more types according to the FIGS. 10 to 12 (see below).

In the FIGS. 8a to 8d is yet another embodiment analogous to the FIGS. 1 to 6 to see. The adhesive layer 3 is here partially formed over a large area (see thigh area). The illustrated structures may in turn be of one or more types according to the FIGS. 10 to 12 be executed.

The embodiment according to Fig. 9a and 9b shows wavy adhesive layers 3, which extend in the longitudinal axis of the leg. Again, the illustrated structures according to one or more types according to the FIGS. 10 to 12 be executed.

Various possible embodiments of the adhesive layer 3 on the textile substrate 2 are in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 outlined. According to Fig. 10 the adhesive layer 3 runs in the form of shafts arranged parallel to one another. The cross section through the carrier material 2 and the adhesive layer 3 can be seen below the course shown above in the figure.

According to Fig. 11 the adhesive layer is a continuous strip.

At the solution after Fig. 12 it is provided that the adhesive layer is formed as a (preferably regular) dot pattern.

Due to the respective geometric configuration of the adhesive layer 3 on the textile carrier material can be achieved that the additional mechanical strength of the material of the garment with respect to the force required for expansion increases only minimally, which corresponds to the object of the invention, after which provided with the adhesive layer 3 carrier material should not produce a bandage effect, but - on the contrary - follows the movement of the skin surface, without exerting on this a significant force.

The arrangement of the waveform of the adhesive layer elements on the substrate is also influential in this regard. In Fig. 13 It can be seen how a number of wavy and mutually parallel stripes of the adhesive layer 3 is arranged on the substrate 2 so that the provided direction L of the longitudinal expansion of the garment is virtually in the direction of the wavy strip. According to Fig. 14 Meanwhile, the wavy strips 3 extend in the direction Q transverse to the direction L.

Accordingly, according to the solution Fig. 14 advantageous to expect a smaller increase in the expansion resistance than in the case of Fig. 13 ,

In Fig. 15 is again illustrated how the inventive design is to be understood.

In Fig. 15 a is a measuring strip of defined width and height (for example 10 mm × 100 mm), which consists exclusively of textile carrier material 2. The measuring strip is attached at one end 4 to a measuring device.

At the other end 5 is now - according to Fig. 15b - Applied a measuring force in the form of an expansion force F ₀ , z. B. 50 N. The strip, which is free of an adhesive layer, expands by a first elastic elongation amount Δs ₁ .

Now, the strip of textile substrate is provided with an adhesive layer, s. Fig. 15c and Fig. 15 d. According to Fig. 15c the adhesive layer 3 is in the form of wavy strips extending transversely to the direction of elongation. It is measured after abandonment of the extension force F ₀ now a second elastic strain amount Δs ₂ , which, however, is not substantially smaller than the first elastic strain amount .DELTA.s ₁ .

Are arranged parallel to each other and wavy strip in the direction of expansion, as it Fig. 15d shows, applied to the textile substrate adhesive layer 3 of the stretching force F ₀ a slightly greater resistance, which is why the second elastic strain amount Δs _{2 is} now slightly smaller.

In any case, the embodiment according to the invention is selected such that the textile carrier material 2 together with the adhesive layer 3 expands upon application of the expansion force F ₀ by such a second elastic extension amount Δs ₂ , which amounts to at least 65% of the first elastic expansion amount Δs ₁ .

This ensures that an optimal massage or stimulation effect when wearing the garment 1 is achieved without having to accept here an unwanted reinforcement or stiffening of the garment by the adhesive layer.

In Fig. 16 is a diagram outlined in which for various embodiments of the garment, the strains Δs (in mm) are shown, which takes place upon application of a force F. (in N).

The curve A shows the curve for pure textile carrier material 2, on which therefore no adhesive layer 3 is applied. A force F ₀ causes the maximum first elastic strain amount Δs ₁ (compare with FIG Fig. 15b) ,

The provision of the textile substrate 2 with a wavy transverse adhesive layer 3 (s. Fig. 15c) leads - according to the curve B - only to a slightly smaller second elastic strain amount Δs ₂ when the force F _{0 is} applied.

This amount of stretching is still slightly lower when - according to curve C - a wavy longitudinal adhesive layer 3 is applied (s. Fig. 15 d ).

Nevertheless, the proposed materials, which are provided with an adhesive layer 3, for a given force much more yielding than prior art solutions, which result according to the curve D. Here, a bandage effect is sought; the compliance of the material is thus significantly reduced when the adhesive layer is applied (s. EP 1 810 649 B1 ).

According to the invention, the course of the curves remains in the hatched area in FIG Fig. 16 , ie the textile substrate 2 together with the adhesive layer 3 expands upon application of the expansion force F ₀ by an amount of expansion Δs ₂ , which is at least 65% of the first expansion amount Δs ₁ .

It is thus possible to stimulate muscle pathways or lymphatic systems in a defined manner. The exact course of these tracks is determined on the basic clothing. It is determined which textile printing or lamination technology best transfers the functionality to the body, without significantly affecting the stretch properties and the elasticity of the fabric. Influencing parameters in this regard are the thickness of the adhesive layer and its shape as well as the surface properties of the applied material (mostly silicone). The predetermined shape of the course of the adhesive layer on the inside of the garment is then applied to the textile substrate.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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clothing

2

textile carrier material

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adhesive layer

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The End

5

The End

F ₀

stretching force

Δs ₁

first elastic strain amount

Δs ₂

second elastic strain amount

L

Direction of longitudinal expansion

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Direction transverse to the longitudinal strain

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Curve for pure textile carrier material

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Curve with undulating transverse adhesive layer

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Curve with wavy longitudinal adhesive layer

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Curve for material with adhesive layer according to the prior art

Claims (14)

1. Article of clothing (1), comprising a textile carrier material (2), which surrounds a body section of a wearer of the article of clothing (1),
   wherein an adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the carrier material (2) at that side of the carrier material (2) which faces the body section, which adhesion layer (3) contacts a part of the body section during the intended use of the article of clothing (1),
   wherein the article of clothing (1) is cut in such a manner that it attaches itself with an elastic tension around the body section of the wearer of the article of clothing (1) which body section is covered by the article of clothing and thereby the article of clothing is close-fitting to the skin of the wearer and so creates a defined compression which ensures a pressing of the adhesion layer on the skin,
   wherein the textile carrier material (2) without adhesion layer (3) expands itself by a first elastic amount of expansion (Δs₁) during application of a defined expansion force (F₀),
   characterized in that
   the textile carrier material (2) with adhesion layer (3) expands itself by a second elastic amount of expansion (Δs₂) during application of the expansion force (F₀) which is at least 65 % of the first elastic amount of expansion (Δs₁).
2. Article of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the textile carrier material (2) with adhesion layer (3) expands itself by a second elastic amount of expansion (As₂) during application of the expansion force (F₀) which is at least 75 % of the first elastic amount of expansion (Δs₁).
3. Article of clothing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the textile carrier material (2) lamellar.
4. Article of clothing according to claim 3, characterized in that a plurality of parallel lamellar regions of the adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the textile carrier material (2).
5. Article of clothing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the textile carrier material (2) wavelike.
6. Article of clothing according to claim 5, characterized in that a plurality of parallel wavelike regions of the adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the textile carrier material (2).
7. Article of clothing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) is arranged on the textile carrier material (2) as a dot pattern.
8. Article of clothing according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the lamellar or wavelike arranged adhesion layer (3) extends in the direction of a provided longitudinal expansion (L) of the article of clothing (1).
9. Article of clothing according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the lamellar or wavelike arranged adhesion layer (3) extends transverse (Q) to a provided longitudinal expansion (L) of the article of clothing (1).
10. Article of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) consists of silicone or comprises silicone.
11. Article of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) is imprinted on the textile carrier material (2).
12. Article of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the adhesion layer (3) is glued or laminated on the textile carrier material (2).
13. Article of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the textile carrier material (2) consists of polyester.
14. Article of clothing according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the textile carrier material (2) consists of a block copolymer from the components polyurethane and polyethylene glycol (Elastan).

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