Patent Description:
Traditional textiles have a printed layer that is generally an outermost layer. In this context, <CIT> describes a composite of a textile fabric and an upper material. <CIT> describes improvements in or relating to fabrics.

The subject matter of the present invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventors have contemplated that the claimed or disclosed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Moreover, although the terms "step" and/or "block" might be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly stated.

The claimed invention provides a garment as defined in appended independent claim <NUM>. Specific embodiments are defined in the dependent claims. According to the claimed invention, there is provided a garment comprising a multilayer textile. The multilayer textile forms one or more portions of the garment and comprises a first layer formed from a woven material and comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface of the first layer forms an outer-facing surface of the garment. The multilayer textile further comprises a second layer formed from a non-woven material and comprising a third surface and an opposite fourth surface, where the third surface is positioned adjacent to the second surface of the first layer. The first layer is configured to be at least partially translucent, and the second layer further comprises a sublimation-printed component. In one aspect, the sublimation-printed component is located on at least a portion of the third surface and at least partially extends through the second layer toward the fourth surface. The result is a multilayer textile that has an aesthetic feature that is visible through the first layer (or outermost layer of a garment). The multilayer textile further comprises a third layer formed from a fiberfill material, the third layer having a fifth surface and an opposite sixth surface, the fifth surface positioned adjacent to the fourth surface of the second layer. The woven material of the first layer comprises one or more multifilament yarns, the one or more multifilament yarns comprising a multifilament yarn composition, the multifilament yarn composition comprising a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is a terephthalate polymer, and wherein the one or more multifilament yarns have one or more visual components configured to impart translucency to the first layer. The non-woven material of the second layer comprises a plurality of fibers, each of the plurality of fibers comprising a fiber composition, the fiber composition comprising a second polymer, wherein the second polymer is a terephthalate polymer. When the outer-facing surface of the garment is viewed, the sublimation-printed component is viewed.

Continuing, from a functional perspective, areas of the multilayer textile comprising the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer exhibit features generally associated with each layer such as translucency, a visual or printed component (e.g., sublimation-printed component of the second layer is at least partially visible through the first layer), and insulation. Such features may be afforded to a layer by one or more materials used to form the respective layer and by a manner in which the respective layer is constructed. According to the claimed invention, the first layer is formed from a woven material comprising one or more multifilament yarns and a woven structure such that the first layer is at least partially translucent. The second layer is formed from a non-woven material comprising a plurality of fibers and entanglement of the same such that the non-woven material is both compatible with and capable of withstanding a sublimation printing technique such that a sublimation-printed component may be formed on the second layer via sublimation printing. The third layer may be formed by a loose fiberfill material configured such that the third layer, at least partially, retains, for example, body heat generated by a wearer. When the multilayer textile is incorporated into a garment, the first, second, and third layers are respectively arranged in the multilayer textile such that the first and second layers are positioned in the garment to display or present the visual component on an outer face of the garment, and the third layer is positioned in the garment to correspond to areas of heat loss of the human body when the garment is in an as-worn configuration as based on, for instance, heat maps of the human body.

There is further generally described herein a method of forming a multilayer textile having the properties described above. In aspects, the method may comprise a first step of forming a second layer from a non-woven material having a weight equal to or greater than about <NUM> GSM and comprising a plurality of fibers or filaments having a composition comprising a polymer. The second layer may have a third surface and an opposite fourth surface. Next, a sublimation-printed component may be formed on the second layer by performing a sublimation printing technique on the third surface of the second layer. Subsequent to forming the sublimation-printed component, the second layer may then be combined with a first layer that may be formed of a first woven material and configured to be at least partially translucent. The first layer may have a first surface and a second surface, and the first layer and the second layer may be combined to form a first and second layer combination in which the third surface of the second layer may be positioned adjacent to a second surface of the first layer. Once combined, the first and second layer combination may be utilized as a multilayer textile with two layers, which is not according to the claimed invention.

In further aspects, the method may also comprise optional, additional steps after the second layer and the first layer have been combined to form a multilayer textile with three layers or four layers. In such aspects, either a third layer formed of a fiberfill material and having a fifth surface and an opposite sixth surface or a fourth layer formed of a second woven material and having a seventh surface and an opposite eighth surface, may be combined individually with the first and second layer combination to form a multilayer textile with three layers. For instance, the third layer may be combined with the first and second layer combination such that the fourth surface of the second layer is adjacent to the fifth surface of the third layer, or in a similar fashion, the fourth layer may be combined with the first and second layer combination such that the fourth surface of the second layer is adjacent to the seventh surface of the fourth layer. Once combined, the first and second layer combination and either the third layer or the fourth layer may be utilized as a multilayer textile with three layers. To form a multilayer textile with four layers, the first and second layer combination and the third layer may be combined with the fourth layer such that the sixth surface of the third layer is positioned adjacent to the seventh surface of the fourth layer.

Continuing, any of the first, second, third, or fourth layers may be combined such that one or more layers of the multilayer textile may be positioned and/or joined to one or more other layers in a variety ways, which may be dictated by factors such as an end use, number of layers, materials of each layer, and the like. As such, the terms "combine," "combined," and "combination" when describing one or more layers of a multilayer textile broadly refers to an general arrangement of two or more layers in the multilayer textile and is not limiting as to a manner in which one or more of the layers is positioned or joined to one or more other layers in the multilayer textile. For example, when the first layer, the second layer and the fourth layer are combined such that the third surface of the second layer is positioned adjacent to the second surface of the first layer and the fourth surface of the second layer is positioned adjacent to the seventh surface of the fourth layer, it may be understood that the first, second, and fourth layers are arranged in an order of the first layer, then the second layer, and then the fourth layer. Moreover, it may be understood that the first, second, and fourth layers may be positioned (e.g., degree of rotation with respect to one another, degree of overlap with each other, and the like) in any manner contemplated herein, and may be joined in any manner contemplated herein.

In aspects, each layer may be combined such that the one or more layers are positioned and/or joined to one another to achieve a particular aesthetic and/or functional effect. For instance, when the first layer, the second layer, and the fourth layer are combined, the first layer and the fourth layer may be positioned to fully overlay an entirety of the second layer such that the perimeter edges of the first layer and the fourth layer extend beyond the perimeter edges of the second layer, and the first layer and the fourth layer may be affixed to one another along their respective perimeter edges. Further, in an example aspect, the second layer may not be joined to either the first layer or the fourth layer, and thus, the second layer may "float" between the first layer and the fourth layer. The result is the second layer may be movable to one or more areas of the multilayer textile, and in turn, the sublimation-printed component of the second layer is also visible through the first layer at the one or more areas.

Continuing, parameters associated with each layer may also be selected to achieve a particular aesthetic and functional effect. For instance, the selection of a woven material including a fine denier of the one or more multifilament yarns (e.g., from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier), a light color of the one or more multifilament yarns (e.g., white and light shades of grey, red, orange, yellow, green, and blue), and/or a light weight (e.g., from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM) for the first layer may increase translucency and in turn, promote a greater visibility of the sublimation-printed component of the second layer through the first layer. In another instance, a selection of a non-woven material including a plurality of fibers or filaments, each of which have a composition comprising a polymer compatible with sublimation dyes (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET)), and/or a sufficient weight to withstand high temperatures and pressure (equal to or greater than about <NUM> GSM) for the second layer may increase a transfer, absorption, and or retention of sublimation dyes and as result, promote a greater visibility of the sublimation-printed component through the first layer. In yet another instance, a selection of parameters associated with a sublimation printing technique may be adjusted to promote visibility of the sublimation-printed component through the first layer. For instance, a temperature range and a duration of a sublimation printing technique may be selected such that the sublimation-printed component may have a sufficient amount of vividness and detail while maintaining a structural integrity of the woven material.

According to the claimed invention, the woven material that forms the first layer includes one or more multifilament yarns, or a combination of one or more multifilament or monofilament and yarns. The one or more multifilament yarns included in a woven material that forms that first layer have one or more visual components configured to facilitate translucency of the first layer and may include, for example, transparency, color, haze, gloss, and/or reflectivity. The visual component may be afforded by the material that forms the multifilament yarn or may be imparted to the multifilament yarn by using an application technique compatible with both a respective visual component and the multifilament yarn. In one aspect, a visual component may be afforded by a material that interacts with light in a manner such that the multifilament yarn included in the material may be reflective, clear, glossy, metallic, exhibit shimmer, and the like. In another aspect, a visual component may be imparted by dyes, inks, pigments, finishes, and the like such that the multifilament yarn may be a light color (e.g., white and light shades of grey, red, orange, yellow, green, and blue), reflective, glossy, metallic, and the like.

There is further generally described herein a multilayer textile comprising a first layer formed from a first woven material having a weight ranging from about <NUM> grams per meter squared (GSM) to about <NUM> GSM, the first woven material formed from one or more multifilament yarns having a denier ranging from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier, the first layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface. In addition, the multilayer textile comprises a second layer formed from a non-woven material having a weight equal to or greater than about <NUM> GSM, the second layer having a third surface and an opposite fourth surface, the third surface positioned adjacent to the second surface of the first layer, the second layer having a sublimation-printed component. And further, the multilayer textile also comprises a third layer formed from a fiberfill material, the third layer having a fifth surface and an opposite sixth surface, the fifth surface positioned adjacent to the fourth surface of the second layer.

Positional terms as used herein to describe a garment such as "anterior," "posterior," "front," "back," "upper," "lower," "interior surface," "exterior surface," "outermost layer," "innermost layer" and the like are with respect to the garment being worn as shown and described herein by a wearer standing in an upright position. The terms "join" and "joined" when describing, for example an attachment of a layer with one or more other layers means a coupling of one layer to another in a manner that is sufficient to maintain a position of each layer relative the other and includes, for example, both permanent coupling technologies such as stitching, quilting, sewing, felting, laminating, entangling, bonding, adhesives, and releasable coupling technologies such as releasable adhesives, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, and the like.

Continuing, the term "woven" when describing, for example, a material means a material formed by weaving one or more multifilament and/or or monofilament warp and weft yarns such that the warp and weft yarns are positioned generally orthogonally relative to one another, which may include simple or compound woven structures known by those skilled in the art. The term "multifilament yarn" as used herein means a yarn having two or more filaments within a single yarn strand while the term "monofilament" as used herein means a yarn formed from a single filament. Continuing still, the term "terephthalate polymer" when describing, for example, a yarn means a yarn having filaments and/or fibers formed from terephthalate polymers and includes, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (commonly known as polyester), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). The term "polyamide" when describing yarns means a yarn having filaments formed from any long-chain synthetic polyamide (commonly known as nylon).

Continuing still, the term "translucency" relates to a transmission of light, and "translucent" refers to a physical property of an object when a light strikes its surface in which some of the light is passed or transmitted through the object and some of the light is diffused, reflected, and/or absorbed. Generally, the transmission of light is categorized as transparency, translucency, or opacity, each of which corresponds to a different interaction between an object and a light striking a surface thereof. As such, "transparent" refers to a physical property of an object when a light strikes its surface in which all of the light is passed or transmitted through the object and none of the light is diffused and/or absorbed. "Opaque" refers to a physical property of an object when a light strikes its surface in which none of the light is passed or transmitted through the object and all of the light is diffused and/or absorbed. In accordance with aspects herein, an object may be determined to be transparent, translucent, or opaque by using instruments and/or methods known by those skilled in the art to measure and/or calculate a transmittance of an object.

Thus, the term "translucent" when describing a layer means a layer through which light partially passes through. Further, when a layer is referred to herein as "at least partially" translucent, it is to be understood that "at least partially" refers to a portion, area, or location of the layer at which the layer is translucent and is not referring to a transmittance of the layer. For instance, a layer of the multilayer textile that is at least partially translucent means that at some portion, area, or location of the layer light partially passes through. In another instance, a layer that is at least partially translucent means that at one or more portions of the layer, light partially passes through and at other, different portions of the layer, light may or may not partially pass through.

Continuing further, the term "non-woven" when describing, for example, a material means a material formed by a physical movement of a plurality of fibers or filaments into contact to cause a frictional and/or mechanical intertwinement and/or by a chemical or thermal bonding of a plurality of fibers or filaments such that a fiber or filament entanglement is formed. The physical movement of two or more fibers or filaments be may be accomplished by using a variety of techniques and includes, for example, one or more barbs of a barbed needle, one or more sharp tips of a structured needle, and/or a focused stream of fluid such as fluid (e.g., air) or waterjet entanglement. The term "fiberfill material" as used herein means a material formed of multiple staple fibers (e.g., synthetic fibers) configured to have insulating and/or cushioning properties (e.g., loft) and includes, for example, polyester fiberfill, polyfill, and the like. In general, the staple fibers are generally unbonded or unentangled or bonded or entangled to a lesser extent than the non-woven materials described herein.

As well, the term "sublimation printing technique" as used herein means a printing technique that utilizes heat and pressure to apply dyes to a substrate and includes any sublimation printing process, technique, or method known by those skilled in the art such as, for example, digital printing, inkjet printing, and the like. Generally, a sublimation printing technique may apply one or more sublimation dyes, which refer to a colored substance that has an affinity to a substrate (e.g., the second layer prior to forming the multilayer textile) and is applied thereto via sublimation printing. The colored substance may be derived from plant or synthetic sources that may be finely ground and included with a dispersing agent, and a sublimation dye may infuse into the substrate at the molecular level and impregnate color into a material. As understood by those skilled in the art, sublimation printing utilizes the science of sublimation, in which heat is applied to a solid, turning it into a gas through an endothermic reaction without passing through the liquid phase.

Continuing, at a high level, sublimation printing may include solid, heat-sensitive dyes, dissolved in a liquid that, when under heat and pressure, change into gas, bond with a compatible substrate, and then change back into a solid. As a result, sublimation dyes are infused into a substrate at the molecular level, rather than being applied on a surface of a substrate. Further, sublimation printing techniques contemplated herein may utilize a variety of components and techniques to apply a sublimation dye to a substrate (e.g., the second layer prior to forming the multilayer textile), and different sublimation printing techniques may include similar and/or different aspects. For instance, one sublimation printing technique may apply a sublimation dye to the second layer differently than another, but these same sublimation printing techniques may include a sublimation printer and may also use heat or energy to cause absorption of a sublimation dye by the second layer.

Continuing still, in aspects, a sublimation printing technique may include applying sublimation dyes to a transfer sheet using a heat transfer, and in other aspects, the sublimation dyes may be applied to a transfer sheet using an ink jet printer. In either aspect, the transfer sheet is then be applied to the second layer prior to forming the multilayer textile with a heat press under high heat, of about <NUM> C, and for about <NUM> seconds, in one non-limiting example. While <NUM> seconds is provided, it is contemplated that the heat press may be applied for any amount of time, from about <NUM> seconds to <NUM> minute, in another non-limiting example. As a result, the sublimation dyes are transferred from the transfer paper to the second layer prior to forming the multilayer textile and are absorbed by at least a portion of the second layer.

Continuing further, the term "sublimation-printed component" as used herein means an image, graphic, design or visual indicia formed on a layer by one or more sublimation dyes that were applied to the layer via a sublimation printing technique in accordance with aspects herein. Moreover, a sublimation-printed component may also include shapes including shapes associated with branding such as logos, images and the like, geometric shapes, organic shapes, letters, numbers, and the like. Further, a sublimation printed component may be formed, at least in part, by one or more colors afforded by one or more sublimation dyes, which may be configured to be of any color including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, shades thereof.

Turning now to <FIG>, a perspective view of a multilayer textile <NUM> is illustrated in accordance with the claimed invention. The multilayer textile <NUM> comprises a first layer <NUM>, a second layer <NUM>, and a third layer <NUM>. The second layer <NUM> is positioned between the first layer <NUM> and the third layer <NUM>, and a sublimation-printed component <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is visible through the first layer <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, each of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are relatively planar, substantially flat, and arranged in the multilayer textile <NUM> in a same orientation, which can be thought of as extending in respective x, y planes that are generally parallel with one another. Moreover, the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are vertically aligned, coplanar, vary in thickness, and occupy a same amount surface area and share a common position in an x, y plane. As such, each of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are positioned in an overlapping manner such that the first layer <NUM> overlays the second layer <NUM>, the second layer <NUM> overlays the third layer <NUM>, and none of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> laterally extend beyond one another in the multilayer textile <NUM>. This is just one example, other aspects herein contemplate that the perimeter edges of one or more layers may extend beyond the perimeter edges of one or more other layers.

In <FIG>, the multilayer textile <NUM>, each of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and the sublimation-printed component <NUM> are depicted generically for discussion purposes and may be repositioned, reshaped, or reconfigured. For instance, a thickness of any of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be decreased, and a demarcation between the first layer <NUM> and the second layer <NUM> and the second layer <NUM> and the third layer <NUM> may be less pronounced. Further it is understood that these depictions are an example and are not limiting. As such, aspects herein contemplate that the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be arranged in an offset manner such that any of the first, second, or third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may partially overlay or be overlaid by one another. Moreover, aspects herein contemplate that any of the first, second, or third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may occupy different amounts of surface area in an x, y plane, and in one aspect, the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> occupy a same or similar amount of surface area while the first layer <NUM> occupies a greater amount of surface area than the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG> and turning now to <FIG>, an exploded view of the multilayer textile <NUM> is illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. As shown in <FIG>, the first layer <NUM> has a first surface <NUM> and an opposite second surface <NUM>, the second layer <NUM> has a third surface <NUM> and an opposite fourth surface <NUM>, and the third layer has a fifth surface <NUM> and an opposite sixth surface <NUM>. Thus, in the multilayer textile <NUM> as shown in <FIG>, the third surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the second surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM>, and the fifth surface of <NUM> of the third layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the fourth surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM>. Continuing, <FIG> also includes a magnified view for each of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, which illustratively depict the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> in accordance with aspects herein.

With regard to the first layer <NUM> and with continued reference to <FIG>, the first layer <NUM> is configured such that the sublimation-printed component <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is visible through the first layer <NUM>, and the first layer <NUM> is at least partially translucent. In accordance with these aspects, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> is visible proximate the first surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM>, and in the multilayer textile <NUM>, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> is visible proximate a face of the multilayer textile <NUM> that is formed by the first surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM>. As such, even though the first layer <NUM> overlays an entirety of the second layer <NUM>, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> is visible to an observer when viewing the first surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM>. Further, as contemplated herein, a translucence of the first layer <NUM> is afforded or facilitated by aspects related to a woven material that forms the first layer <NUM>.

In accordance with the claimed invention and as depicted in the magnified view of the first layer <NUM> in <FIG>, the first layer <NUM> is formed from a woven material <NUM> that comprises one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> (warp and weft yarns), and the woven material <NUM> is shown at the first surface <NUM> as a woven structure formed of the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM>. Moreover, the woven material <NUM> is configured to have a weight that facilitates translucency of the first layer <NUM>, and further, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> included in the woven material <NUM> are configured to facilitate translucency of the first layer <NUM>. Further, it is to be understood that the woven material <NUM>, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM>, and the woven structure are illustratively depicted for discussion purposes and are not limiting.

In aspects, the woven material <NUM> may have a weight from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, or from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM. In one aspect, the woven material <NUM> may have a weight of about <NUM> GSM, about <NUM> GSM, or about <NUM> GSM.

In further aspects, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> of the woven material <NUM> may have a denier from about <NUM> D to about <NUM> D, from about <NUM> D to about <NUM> D, or from about <NUM> D to about <NUM> D. In one aspect, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> of the woven material <NUM> may have a denier of about <NUM> D, about <NUM> D, or about <NUM> D.

According to the claimed invention, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> comprises a multifilament yarn composition. The multifilament yarn composition comprises a first polymer, and the first polymer is a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the terephthalate polymer is any one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). In an aspect, the terephthalate polymer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Referring back to <FIG>, the magnified view of the second layer <NUM> depicts a non-woven material <NUM> comprising a plurality of fibers <NUM> (or filaments) in accordance with the claimed invention. Moreover, the non-woven material <NUM> is shown at the third surface <NUM> as a fiber entanglement formed of the plurality of fibers <NUM>. The sublimation-printed component <NUM> is located on at least a portion of the third surface <NUM> and is shown a diamond. The non-woven material <NUM> is configured to have a weight sufficient to withstand a sublimation printing technique, and the plurality of fibers <NUM> are configured to facilitate formation of the sublimation-printed component <NUM> on the second layer <NUM>. Further, it is to be understood that the non-woven material <NUM>, the plurality of fibers <NUM>, the fiber entanglement, and the sublimation-printed component <NUM> are illustratively depicted for discussion purposes and are not limiting.

In aspects, the non-woven material <NUM> may have a weight from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, or about <NUM> GSM.

According to the claimed invention, the plurality of fibers <NUM> comprises a fiber composition. The fiber composition comprises a second polymer, and the second polymer is a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the terephthalate polymer is any one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). In an aspect, the terephthalate polymer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

In even further aspects, the non-woven material <NUM> may be formed by using a fluid entanglement technique to entangle the plurality of fibers <NUM>. Examples of fluid entanglement techniques include waterjet entanglement, hydroentanglement, melt-blown, spunlacing, and the like. Generally, fluid entanglement utilizes high-pressure jets of liquid (or air) to pass into or through the plurality of fibers <NUM> and physically move portions of one or more of the plurality of fibers <NUM>. In aspects, the liquid jet stream may pass in a single direction (e.g., one surface of the non-woven) or the stream may pass in multiple directions (e.g., both surfaces of the non-woven) to achieve different entanglements, and further, the liquid jet stream conditions and parameters can be altered to change the resulting entanglement. For instance, pressure, stream size, direction, speed, number of passes, stream shape, and the like can be adjusted to alter a resulting fiber entanglement. In one aspect, stream pressure may be sufficient to effectuate greater entanglement of the plurality of fibers to increase durability and form more uniform surfaces, and in turn, the second layer <NUM> may be more apt for withstanding a sublimation printing technique and may present a better surface for sublimation printing the sublimation-printed component <NUM>.

Continuing with the discussion related to the second layer <NUM>, aspects herein contemplate that the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may be located on at least a portion of the third surface <NUM>. Even though the sublimation-printed component <NUM> is depicted as a diamond, aspects herein contemplate that the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may comprises an image, graphic, design, visual indicia, one or more shapes including shapes associated with branding such as logos, geometric shapes, organic shapes, letters, numbers, and the like. Such aspects further contemplate that the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may comprise one or more colors afforded by one or more sublimation dyes such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, and/or shades thereof.

Moreover, although aspects herein contemplate the sublimation-printed component <NUM> being formed on the second layer <NUM> using a sublimation printing technique, aspects herein further contemplate that an alternative printing technique may be used. In such aspects, a printed component is formed, and the printed component may include any combination of the features associated with the sublimation-printed component, aside from those which are directly attributable to using a sublimation printing technique. As such, an alternative printing technique may utilize compatible dyes and/or inks, which may be configured to be of any color including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, and/or shades thereof, and thus, the printed component may further comprise one or more colors afforded by one or more compatible dyes and/or inks utilized by an alternative printing technique.

In aspects, a foil printing technique may be used to form a printed component on one or more layers (e.g., the first, second, third, and/or fourth layers) of the multilayer textile. Such aspects contemplate that the foil printing technique utilizes one or more dyes and/or inks that are compatible with the foil printing technique and may be configured to be of any color including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, and/or shades thereof. Moreover, the foil printing technique may be configured such that the one or more compatible dyes and/or inks are applied to a layer of the multilayer textile in a manner that forms the printed component on a surface of the layer, and in turn, the printed component may be located on at least a portion of the layer's surface. Continuing, the printed component may include one or more features and/or any combination thereof of the features associated with the sublimation-printed component. Thus, in accordance with aspects herein, the printed component may comprise an image, graphic, design, visual indicia, one or more shapes including shapes associated with branding such as logos, geometric shapes, organic shapes, letters, numbers, and the like, and further, the printed component may also comprise one or more colors afforded by the one or more dyes and/or inks compatible with the foil printing technique.

In one aspect, a foil printing technique is used to form a printed component on the second layer <NUM>. In more detail, the foil printing technique is configured such that one or more dyes and/or inks that are compatible with the foil printing technique are applied to the second layer <NUM> at the third surface <NUM>. As a result, the printed component is formed on the second layer <NUM> and is located on at least a portion of the third surface <NUM>. It is contemplated that the printed component may include any combination of the features associated with the sublimation-printed component <NUM>, aside from those which are directly attributable to using a sublimation printing technique. Accordingly, the printed component may comprises an image, graphic, design, visual indicia, one or more shapes including shapes associated with branding such as logos, geometric shapes, organic shapes, letters, numbers, and/or the like, and the printed component further comprises one or more colors afforded by the one or more dyes and/or inks compatible with the foil printing technique such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, and/or shades thereof.

Returning to the discussion related to the second layer <NUM>, aspects herein contemplate that the second layer <NUM> may include a film. Although not shown, aspects contemplate that the film may be positioned to fully overlay an entirety of the second layer <NUM> and may be located on the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. In such aspects, the film may be positioned to overlay at least a portion of the second layer <NUM> and may be located on various portions of the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. In one aspect, the film may be located along perimeter edges of the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>, and in another aspect, the film may be located on an interior portion of the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. Moreover, aspects contemplate that the film may be joined to the second layer <NUM> using various forms of coupling contemplated herein, which include, but are not limited to, stitching, quilting, sewing, felting, laminating, entangling, bonding, adhesives, spot welding, extruding, and the like.

Furthermore, aspects herein contemplate that the film may be configured to achieve a particular aesthetic and functional effect, which may be afforded by parameters associated with the film, such as one or more materials that form the film and/or a manner in which the film is constructed. In aspects related to aesthetic effects, the film may comprises one or more visual components configured to facilitate translucency of the film and may include, for example, transparency, color, haze, gloss, reflectivity, iridescence, and/or pearlescence. In one aspect, the one or more visual components may be configured such that the film is at least partially translucent to promote visibility of the sublimation-printed component <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> through the film. In another aspect, the one or more visual components may include a printed component that may be formed on the film using any of the printing techniques contemplated herein. One such aspect contemplates that the film may comprise a visual component that is a printed component, which includes one or more features and/or any combination thereof of the features associated with the sublimation-printed component <NUM>. In yet another aspect, the film may comprise a visual component that is configured to afford the film an iridescent or pearlescent aesthetic effect. In one such aspect, the visual component is a printed component that includes one or more features and/or combination thereof of features associated with the sublimation-printed component <NUM> that are configured to afford the film an iridescent or pearlescent aesthetic.

Turning to aspects related to functional effects, the film may be configured to comprise various functional properties, which include, but are not limited to, water-proof or water-resistant properties, abrasion resistance properties, insulation properties, and/or structural reinforcement/integrity properties. Such properties may be afforded by one or more materials used to form the film (e.g., a film material and/or a film material composition), by a particular construction of the film, and/or by a manner in which the film is joined to the second layer <NUM>. Aspects contemplate that areas of the second layer <NUM> that include the film may exhibit features generally associated with the film, and thus, the second layer <NUM> may comprise water-proof or water-resistant properties, abrasion resistance properties, insulation properties, an/or structural reinforcement/integrity properties. In aspects, such properties may be included in the second layer <NUM> at areas that include the film and/or at areas positioned nearby the film.

Continuing, aspects herein contemplate that the film may be formed from a film material that comprises a film material composition. In aspects, the film material composition comprises one or more polymers, and in one such aspect, the one or more polymers comprises a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the terephthalate polymer is any one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). In another aspect, the one or more polymers comprises polyurethane (PUR), which may include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). In yet another aspect, the one or more polymers comprises polysiloxane (commonly known as silicone).

In aspects, the film material may have a weight from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, or from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM. In one aspect, the film material may have a weight from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, and in another aspect, the film material may have a weight of about <NUM> GSM.

Aspects herein further contemplate that the second layer <NUM> may include multiple films and that each film of the multiple films may include any combination of the features associated with the film contemplated herein. In such aspects, each film of the multiple films may be discrete and/or separated from one another, may be positioned to overlay a portion of the second layer <NUM>, and may be located on the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. More specifically, each film of the multiple films may be positioned to overlay a different portion of the second layer <NUM> and may be located on a different portion of the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. In one aspect, the multiple films may be positioned and located such that the multiple films, either individually or in combination, form an image, graphic, design, visual indicia, one or more shapes including shapes associated with branding such as logos, geometric shapes, organic shapes, letters, numbers, and/or the like on the second layer <NUM> at the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>.

Additional aspects herein contemplate that any layer (e.g., the first, second, third, and/or or fourth layers) of the multilayer textile may include the film or the multiple films, which may comprise one or more features and/or any combination thereof of the features associated with the film and/or the multiple films of the second layer <NUM> contemplated herein. In such aspects, the film or the multiple films may be positioned in a same or similar manner as the film or the multiple films are positioned on the second layer <NUM>, and likewise, the film or the multiple films may be positioned and located on a respective layer and surface thereof in a same or similar manner as the film or the multiples films are positioned on the second layer <NUM> and located on the third and/or fourth surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>. In other aspects, the film or the multiple films may also be joined to a respective layer using various forms of coupling contemplated herein, which include, but are not limited to, stitching, quilting, sewing, felting, laminating, entangling, bonding, adhesives, spot welding, extruding, and the like.

In even further aspects, the film or the multiple films may be positioned to overlay two or more layers of a multilayer textile and may be located, at least partially, on a surface of each of the two or more layers. In aspects, the film or the multiple films may be positioned between two layers that are overlaid one another in the multilayer textile, and in one aspect, when a surface of one layer is positioned adjacent to a surface of another layer in the multilayer textile, the film or the multiple films may be located, at least partially, on the adjacently positioned surfaces of each of the two layers. In other aspects, when a multilayer textile includes one layer that laterally extends beyond another layer, the film or the multiple films may be positioned to overlay the layer that laterally extends beyond another layer and at least one other layer. Moreover, the film or the multiple films may be located, at least partially, on an exterior perimeter edge of at least one of the layers and on a portion of the layer that laterally extends beyond another layer.

Returning to the discussions related to <FIG> and with additional reference to <FIG>, which illustrates a cross-sectional view of the multilayer textile <NUM> taken along the cut line <NUM>-<NUM> of <FIG>, in aspects, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> partially extends though the second layer <NUM> from the third surface <NUM> toward the fourth surface <NUM>. In accordance with aspects herein, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may be formed using a sublimation printing technique, and as a result, one or more sublimation dyes are absorbed by at least a portion of the second layer <NUM>. The first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are arranged in an overlaid manner, as previously discussed above, and as shown in <FIG>, the second surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the third surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM>. Further, the fourth surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the fifth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM>. As will be discussed in connection with <FIG> below, the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> and <NUM> may be joined to one or more other layers in the multilayer textile <NUM> in accordance with aspects herein.

Referring back again to <FIG>, in the magnified view of the third layer <NUM>, a fiberfill material <NUM> is depicted as forming the third layer <NUM>. The fiberfill material <NUM> may be formed of multiple synthetic fibers (e.g., staple fibers) that may comprise a synthetic fiber composition. Moreover, the synthetic fiber composition may comprise a third polymer that is a terephthalate polymer, and in one aspect, the terephthalate polymer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The multiple synthetic fibers may be staple or short fibers that are formed into batts, and in one aspect, the multiple synthetic fibers are configured to afford insulating and/or cushioning properties (e.g., loft) to the third layer <NUM>. Examples of fiberfill material that may form the third layer <NUM> include polyester fiberfill, polyfill, and the like.

In <FIG>, the multilayer textile <NUM> of <FIG> is illustrated with a fourth layer <NUM>, and as such, the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> and aspects thereof are contemplated as comprising the same features in <FIG> as those discussed above in connection with <FIG>. Thus, the multilayer textile <NUM> of <FIG> comprises the first layer <NUM>, the second layer <NUM>, the third layer <NUM>, and the fourth layer <NUM>, which has a seventh surface <NUM> and an opposite eighth surface <NUM> (best shown in <FIG>). In the multilayer textile <NUM> as shown in <FIG>, the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are positioned and arranged in a same manner as in <FIG>, and with an addition of the fourth layer <NUM>, the seventh surface <NUM> of the fourth layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the sixth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM>. Continuing, the fourth layer <NUM> is planar, substantially flat, and arranged in the multilayer textile <NUM> in a generally same orientation as the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> and extends along a respective x, y, plane that is generally parallel with x, y planes of the other layers. As such, the fourth layer <NUM> is vertically aligned, coplanar, and occupies a same amount surface area and shares a common position in an x, y plane as the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM>. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are positioned in an overlapping manner such that the third layer <NUM> overlays the fourth layer <NUM> and none of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> laterally extend beyond one another in the multilayer textile <NUM> in <FIG>.

Like in <FIG>, the multilayer textile <NUM>, each of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and the sublimation-printed component <NUM> are depicted in <FIG> generically for discussion purposes and thus, may be repositioned, reshaped, or reconfigured. Further it is understood that these depictions are an example and are not limiting. As such, aspects herein contemplate that the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be arranged in an offset manner such that any of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may only partially overlay or be overlaid by one another. Moreover, aspects herein contemplate that any of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may occupy different amounts of surface area in an x, y plane, and in one aspect, the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> occupy a same or similar amount of surface area while the first and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM> occupy a greater amount of surface area than the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>.

Continuing with the fourth layer <NUM>, aspects herein contemplate that the fourth layer <NUM> may comprise any combination of the features associated the first layer <NUM>. Thus, aspects discussed in connection with the first layer <NUM> are to be understood as applying to the fourth layer <NUM> as well. In some aspects, the fourth layer <NUM> is contemplated as being translucent, like the first layer <NUM>, and thus, a translucence of the fourth layer <NUM> may be afforded or facilitated by aspects related to a woven material that forms the fourth layer <NUM>, which may be a same or similar woven material that forms the first layer <NUM>.

In accordance with aspects herein and as depicted in the magnified view of the fourth layer <NUM> in <FIG>, the fourth layer <NUM> may be formed from a woven material <NUM> that comprises one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> (warp and weft yarns), and the woven material <NUM> is shown at the seventh surface <NUM> as a woven structure formed of the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM>. Moreover, the woven material <NUM> is configured to have a weight that facilitates translucency of the fourth layer <NUM>, and further, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM> included in the woven material <NUM> are configured to facilitate translucency the fourth layer <NUM>. Further, it is to be understood that the woven material <NUM>, the one or more multifilament yarns <NUM>, and the woven structure are illustratively depicted for discussion purposes and are not limiting.

In aspects, the woven material <NUM> may have a weight from about <NUM> grams per square meter (GSM) to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM, or from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM. In one aspect, the woven material <NUM> may have a weight of about <NUM> GSM, about <NUM> GSM, or about <NUM> GSM.

In even further aspects, the multifilament yarns <NUM> of the woven material <NUM> may comprise a multifilament yarn composition. In one aspect, the multifilament yarn composition comprises a fourth polymer, and the fourth polymer comprises a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the terephthalate polymer is any one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). In an aspect, the terephthalate polymer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In another aspect, the multifilament yarn composition comprises a polyamide, and the polyamide comprises a long-chain synthetic polyamide.

Continuing with these aspects, the woven material <NUM> may further comprise one or more monofilament yarns. In one aspect, the monofilament yarn composition comprises a first polymer, and the first polymer comprises a terephthalate polymer. More specifically, the terephthalate polymer is any one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly <NUM>,<NUM> cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCDT), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). In an aspect, the terephthalate polymer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In another aspect, the monofilament yarn composition comprises a polyamide, and the polyamide comprises a long-chain synthetic polyamide.

With additional reference to <FIG>, which illustrates a cross-sectional view of the multilayer textile <NUM> taken along the cut line <NUM>-<NUM> of <FIG>, in aspects, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> partially extends though the second layer <NUM> from the third surface <NUM> toward the fourth surface <NUM>. In accordance with aspects herein, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may be formed using a sublimation printing technique, and as a result, one or more sublimation dyes are absorbed by at least a portion of the second layer <NUM>. The first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are arranged in an overlaid manner, as previously discussed above, and as shown in <FIG>, the second surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to and/or contacts the third surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM>. Further, the fourth surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to and/or contacts the fifth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM>, and the sixth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to and/or contacts the seventh surface <NUM> of the fourth layer <NUM>. As discussed in connection with <FIG> immediately below, the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined to one or more other layers in the multilayer textile <NUM> in accordance with aspects herein.

Turning now to <FIG>, perspective views of the multilayer textile <NUM> of <FIG> with one or more of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> joined with one or more other layers is shown. In both <FIG>, the multilayer textile <NUM> includes a left edge <NUM>, a right edge <NUM>, and a plurality of attachments <NUM> extending a length of the multilayer textile <NUM> proximate the left and right edges <NUM>, <NUM>. Moreover, the plurality of attachments <NUM> are generically represented as dots, and the multilayer textile <NUM> is slightly tapered at each of the left and right edges <NUM>, <NUM> to represent two or more layers being joined. Such depictions are for discussion purposes, are to be understood as an example, and are not intended to be limiting. Further, aspects herein contemplate that any one the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined to one or more other layers in the multilayer textile <NUM> using various forms of coupling that are sufficient to maintain a position of each layer relative to a joined layer and the multilayer textile <NUM>. Thus, such aspects contemplate that the plurality of attachments <NUM> may include one or more forms of coupling including, for example, stitching, quilting, sewing, felting, laminating, entangling, bonding, adhesives, spot welding, and the like.

Focusing on <FIG>, the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are joined by the plurality of attachments <NUM> proximate at least the left and right edges <NUM>, <NUM> of the multilayer textile <NUM>. Therefore, a position of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> relative to one another and in the multilayer textile <NUM> is generally fixed. Even though the plurality of attachments <NUM> are only shown proximate the left and right edges <NUM>, <NUM>, aspects herein contemplate that the plurality of attachments <NUM> may also extend proximate any remaining edges of the multilayer textile <NUM> such that the plurality of attachments <NUM> continually extend around and enclose a majority the multilayer textile <NUM>. In other aspects, the plurality of attachments <NUM> may traverse the multilayer textile <NUM> in a manner such that the plurality of attachments <NUM> continually extend around and enclose one or more interior portions of the multilayer textile <NUM>. It is also contemplated herein that the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined together in a quilted construction.

Focusing now on <FIG>, the first and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined by the plurality of attachments <NUM> proximate the left and right edges <NUM>, <NUM> but are not joined with the second layer <NUM> or the third layer <NUM> by the plurality of attachments <NUM>. Thus, a position of the first and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM> relative to one another and the multilayer textile <NUM> is generally fixed, and a position of the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> relative to one another, the first and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, and in the multilayer textile <NUM> is not fixed (e.g., floated). Although not shown, aspects herein contemplate that the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined to one another at the fourth surface <NUM> and the fifth surface <NUM> by felting or other forms of coupling (entanglement), and in such aspects, a position of the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> relative to another may be fixed.

A garment <NUM> is shown in <FIG> in accordance with aspects herein. The garment <NUM> is shown in the form of an upper-body garment (e.g., a long sleeve shirt), but it is contemplated herein that the garment <NUM> may be in the form of a lower-body garment, a whole body garment, and the like. Moreover, although shown in the form of a long sleeve shirt, it is contemplated herein that the garment <NUM> may take other forms such as a jacket, a pull-over, a hoodie, a shirt, and the like. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein. In aspects, the garment <NUM> may be entirely formed from a multilayer textile such as the multilayer textile <NUM> with at least the first layer, the second layer and the third layer described herein. Alternatively, one or more portions <NUM> of the garment <NUM> may be formed from one or more of the multilayer textiles with at least the first layer, the second layer and the third layer described herein and other portions <NUM> of the garment <NUM> may be formed from other textile types (e.g., woven, non-woven, different knit constructions, and the like) that may have a single layer construction or a multilayer construction.

With respect to the garment <NUM>, in aspects it is contemplated that the first layer <NUM> of the multilayer textile <NUM> may form an outermost layer of the garment <NUM> and that the first surface <NUM> of the first layer <NUM> forms an outer-facing surface of the garment <NUM>. The multilayer textile <NUM> includes the third layer <NUM>, and the sixth surface <NUM> forms an inner-facing surface of the garment <NUM>, and likewise, when the multilayer textile <NUM> includes the fourth layer <NUM>, the eighth surface <NUM> forms an inner-facing surface of the garment <NUM>. Continuing, as shown in <FIG> and in an aspect, the garment <NUM> comprises the sublimation-printed component <NUM>, which is visible through the first layer <NUM>, and thus, the sublimation-printed component <NUM> may be visible to an observer viewing the outer-facing surface of the garment <NUM>. Any and all aspects, and any variation thereof, are contemplated as being within aspects herein.

Turning now to <FIG>, a method <NUM> of forming the multilayer textile <NUM> is illustratively depicted. To simplify discussion, the method <NUM> is described with general reference to aspects of the multilayer textile <NUM>, as previously described in <FIG>. As shown, the method <NUM> begins with a first step <NUM> of providing a second layer <NUM> with a third surface <NUM> that may be formed from a non-woven material having a weight equal to or greater than about <NUM> GSM. In some aspects, the first step <NUM> may further comprise applying a pre-treatment to the second layer <NUM>. Next, at a second step <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, the second layer <NUM> may be printed using a sublimation printing technique, which is depicted at a first sub-step <NUM>, a second sub-step <NUM>, and a third sub-step <NUM>. At the first sub-step <NUM> one or more sublimation dyes are applied to the third surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> via a transfer sheet, and at the second sub-step <NUM>, at least heat and optionally pressure is applied to the second layer <NUM> and the transfer sheet. In aspects, the second sub-step <NUM> may be performed at a temperature and for a duration that facilitates absorption, transfer, and/or retention of sublimation dyes and maintains a structural integrity of the second layer <NUM>. Next, the transfer sheet is removed from the second layer <NUM> at the third sub-step <NUM>, and in some aspects, the second layer <NUM> may be washed and/or cured in the third sub-step <NUM> after the transfer sheet has been removed from the second layer <NUM>. After completion of the second step <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> a sublimation-printed component <NUM> is formed on the second layer <NUM>.

Continuing, a third step <NUM> may include combining the second layer <NUM> with a third layer <NUM> with a fifth surface <NUM> that may be formed from a fiberfill material. The second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> may be combined such that the fifth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to a fourth surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM>, where the fourth surface <NUM> is positioned opposite the third surface <NUM>. Next, an optional fourth step <NUM> may include joining the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> using a form of coupling in accordance with aspects herein. At a fifth step <NUM>, the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> may be combined with a first layer <NUM> formed from a non-woven material that may have a weight ranging from about <NUM> GSM to about <NUM> GSM and may be formed of one or more multifilament and/or monofilament yarns having a denier ranging from about <NUM> denier to about <NUM> denier. Moreover, the first layer <NUM> may have a first surface <NUM> and an opposite second surface <NUM>, and in aspects the first layer <NUM> is at least partially translucent. Further, the second and third layers <NUM>, <NUM> may be combined with the first layer <NUM> such that the third surface <NUM> of the second layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to the second surface <NUM> of the first layer. At an optional sixth step <NUM>, any of the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined to one or more of the other layers using a form of coupling in accordance with aspects herein.

Continuing still, a seventh step <NUM> may include combining the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> with a fourth layer <NUM> with a seventh surface <NUM> that may be formed of a woven material that may be similar to and/or comprise one or more features of the first layer <NUM>. The first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be combined with the fourth layer <NUM> such that the seventh surface <NUM> of the fourth layer <NUM> is positioned adjacent to a sixth surface <NUM> of the third layer <NUM>, where the sixth surface is positioned opposite the fifth surface <NUM>. Lastly, at an optional eighth step <NUM>, any of the first, second, third, and fourth layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be joined to one or more other layers using a form of coupling in accordance with aspects herein, and upon completion of either the seventh or eighth steps <NUM>, <NUM>, the multilayer textile <NUM> is formed.

In aspects, one or more steps of the method <NUM> may or may not be performed, performed in a different order, and/or repeated to form a multilayer textile <NUM> with a different amount of layers and/or different combinations of layers. For instance, the first, second, fifth, and sixth steps <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be performed and the third, fourth, seventh, and eighth steps <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may not be performed to form the multilayer textile with the first layer <NUM> and the second layer <NUM>. In another instance, the seventh and eighth steps <NUM>, <NUM> may not be performed and all of the other steps may be performed to form the multilayer textile with the first, second, and third layers <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>.

Claim 1:
A garment comprising: a multilayer textile that forms one or more portions of the garment, the multilayer textile comprising:
a first layer formed from a woven material, the first layer comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface, wherein the first surface of the first layer forms an outer-facing surface of the garment;
a second layer formed from a non-woven material, the second layer comprising a third surface and an opposite fourth surface, the third surface positioned adjacent to the second surface of the first layer, the second layer comprising a sublimation-printed component; and
a third layer formed from a fiberfill material, the third layer having a fifth surface and an opposite sixth surface, the fifth surface positioned adjacent to the fourth surface of the second layer,
wherein the woven material of the first layer comprises one or more multifilament yarns, the one or more multifilament yarns comprising a multifilament yarn composition, the multifilament yarn composition comprising a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is a terephthalate polymer, and wherein the one or more multifilament yarns have one or more visual components configured to impart translucency to the first layer,
wherein the non-woven material of the second layer comprises a plurality of fibers, each of the plurality of fibers comprising a fiber composition, the fiber composition comprising a second polymer, wherein the second polymer is a terephthalate polymer, and
wherein, when the outer-facing surface of the garment is viewed, the sublimation-printed component is viewed.