LIGHTWEIGHT AND LOW-MAINTENANCE CLOTHING APPARATUS
An apparatus material having a first layer, a second layer, and an interior layer, wherein the interior layer is disposed between the first and second layer. The interior layer is formed from a three-dimensional structure having one or more open spaces that permit the flow of air and liquid through the apparatus material. The three-dimensional structure is formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers may contact the first and second surfaces.
1 . An apparatus material, the apparatus material comprising:
a first layer;
an interior layer having a three-dimensional structure formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers,
wherein the three-dimensional structure one or more open spaces, wherein the one or more open spaces permit the flow of air and liquid through the apparatus material; and
a second layer, wherein the first layer is connected to second layer by the three-dimensional structure of the interior layer.
2 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein any of the first, second, or insulation layers are constructed of at least one textile.
3 . The apparatus material of claim 2 , wherein the at least one textile is a synthetic material, selected from a group consisting of at least one of polyester, nylon, spandex, polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”), and/or aramid fibers.
4 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is formed by a first weaving process.
5 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is formed by a second weaving process.
6 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the interior layer is formed by a third weaving process.
7 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are constructed from a plurality of synthetic material.
8 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are constructed from nylon and polyester.
9 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers has a length in a range of 1-10 mm.
10 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus material comprises moisture wicking capabilities as a function of the one or more open spaces.
11 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus material is a breathable material.
12 . The apparatus material of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus material forms a chest piece for a jacket.
13 . A jacket comprising:
a lining;
a canvas; and
a chest piece formed from an apparatus material, the apparatus material comprising:
a first layer;
an interior layer having a three-dimensional structure formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers,
wherein the three-dimensional structure one or more open spaces, wherein the one or more open spaces permit the flow of air and liquid through the apparatus material; and
a second layer, wherein the first layer is connected to second layer by the three-dimensional structure of the interior layer.
14 . The jacket of claim 13 , wherein the jacket is washable.
15 . The jacket of claim 13 , wherein the apparatus material is a breathable material.
16 . The jacket of claim 13 , wherein the apparatus material comprises moisture wicking capabilities as a function of the one or more open spaces.