Multi-layered constructions with shaped baffles
View Patent ↗A multi-layered construction includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and a baffle disposed between the first and second fabrics. The baffle is attached to the first and second fabrics so as to form a plurality of triangular-shaped chambers between the first and second fabrics. In other words, the baffle forms a zigzag-like pattern between the first and second fabrics. Another multi-layered construction also includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and a baffle disposed between the first and second fabrics. This baffle has a non-rectangular cross-section. More particularly, in certain examples, the baffle may have at least one curved edge and/or at least one tapered edge. In other examples, the baffle may have a vase-like cross-section having at least two curved edges.
1. A multi-layered construction, comprising:
a first fabric;
a second fabric; and
a plurality of baffles disposed between the first and second fabrics, the plurality of baffles having at least a first baffle and a second baffle,
wherein the plurality of baffles are attached to the first and second fabrics so as to form a plurality of chambers between the first and second fabrics, and
wherein a cross-section of the first baffle varies along the first baffle thereby varying distance between the first and the second fabrics,
wherein a cross-section of the second baffle varies along the second baffle thereby varying distance between the first and the second fabrics, and
wherein the cross-sections of the first and second baffles are different.
2. The multi-layered construction of claim 1 , further comprising down material placed within at least one chamber of the plurality of chambers.
3. A garment comprising the multi-layered construction of claim 1 .
4. The garment of claim 3 , wherein the garment is a jacket.
5. A multi-layered construction, comprising:
a first fabric;
a second fabric; and
a plurality of baffles disposed between the first and second fabrics, the plurality of baffles having at least a first baffle having a non-rectangular cross-section and a second baffle having a non-rectangular cross-section,
wherein the plurality of baffles are attached to the first and second fabrics so as to form a plurality of chambers between the first and second fabrics, and
wherein the cross-section of the first baffle varies along the first baffle thereby varying distance between the first and the second fabrics,
wherein the cross-section of the second baffles varies along the second baffle thereby varying distance between the first and second fabrics, and
wherein the cross-sections of the first and second baffles are different.
6. The multi-layered construction of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the plurality of baffles has at least one curved edge.
7. A garment comprising the multi-layered construction of claim 6 .
8. The garment of claim 7 , wherein the garment is a jacket.
9. The multi-layered construction of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the plurality of baffles has at least one curved edge and at least one tapered edge.
10. A garment comprising the multi-layered construction of claim 9 .
11. The garment of claim 10 , wherein the garment is a jacket.
12. A garment comprising the multi-layered construction of claim 5 .
13. The garment of claim 12 , wherein the garment is a jacket.