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

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