Patent ID: 6272684
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket (1) comprising the steps of:(a) providing a lining (10), a gas permeable layer (20) including a first side and a second side, a waterproof film (30), and an outer cover (40);(b) forming a plurality of vent holes (21) through said gas permeable layer (20);(c) bonding said waterproof film (30) onto said first side of said gas permeable layer (20);(d) bonding said outer cover (40) to said waterproof film (30);(e) bonding said lining (10) to said second side of said gas permeable layer (20) to form a laminated layer that includes said lining (10) which functions as an innermost layer, said gas permeable layer (20) which provides a ventilating effect, said waterproof film (30) which provides a waterproof function, and said outer cover (40) which functions as an outermost layer;(f) cutting said laminated layer so as to form a plurality of cut edges;(g) bonding said cut edges of said laminated layer together;(h) sewing up said bonded cut edges of said laminated layer to form a semi-finished jacket (1); and(i) attaching a zipper to said semi-finished jacket (1) to form a finished jacket (1) that provides a ventilating and waterproof function to a wearer.