Patent ID: 7886367
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A41B,A41D,A61F

Abstract:
1. A sports garment comprising: a limb portion for extending along a length of a limb of the wearer, said limb portion extending lengthwise across a joint portion; a laminate comprising a stretchable fabric/elastic film located in at least one area of the garment, the garment adapted for a tight fit around a torso, abdomen, and arms or legs of a wearer; the laminate extending completely around the limb portion of the garment to form a tubular portion; the laminate including a lengthwise extension along the limb, said lengthwise extension of the laminate not extending lengthwise across the joint portion of the limb portion of the garment; said elastic film being directly affixed to the stretchable fabric; said elastic film having a plurality of cutouts arranged in said elastic film according to a repetitive pattern; the laminate extending throughout a majority of the garment.