Patent ID: 7323243
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: A41D,B32B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A moisture transfer apparel to be worn by individuals engaged in activities that generate moisture comprising, on at least a portion of the apparel, a combination of layers comprising: a first layer, closest to the individual, the first layer being an inner moisture transfer material; a second layer, abutting the first layer, including a breathable, open cell foam material; a third layer, abutting the second layer, including a woven material; and a fourth layer, abutting the third layer, the fourth layer being an outer moisture transfer material that is encapsulated for waterproofing, wherein the combination of layers is breathable and enables moisture vapor to be transferred through the apparel from the first layer through the fourth layer so as to keep the individuals dry, wherein at least one of the first through fourth layers has reversible enhanced thermal properties.