Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
6-15-2010
Patent Number
patent number 7735149
Abstract
This invention is for a composite structure and a garment constructed from the composite structure which can be worn next to the skin or as outerwear as well as a process for making the composite structure and garment. The garment provides microclimate control for the wearer by means of at least one three-dimensional passageway formed by an outer cover material which is secured to a first substrate layer. The passageway contains a filler material which adds support to the walls of the passageways and allows a fluid to flow through the filler material. The passageway provides a thermal insulation by its bulk or by allowing a fluid to be pumped through it. The first substrate layer is breathable to increase the comfort level of the wearer.
Application Number
10/405778
Assignees
Clemson University
Filing Date
2003-04-01
Primary/U.S. Class
2/69
Other/U.S. Class
2/97, 2/102, 442/327