Washable quick-dry pads for use with apparel
A pad may include a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface may have a spherical curvature, and wherein the spherical curvature may be complementary to the bra portion. A pad may include a plurality of synthetic fibers disposed between the first surface and the second surface, wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers may contact the first surface and the second surface. A pad may include a pad permeability configured as a function of a quantity of the plurality of synthetic fibers and a length of the plurality of synthetic fibers, the pad permeability may be adapted to allow fluid passage of a liquid and prevent retention of said liquid.
1 . A pad for use with a bra portion of an apparel, the pad comprising:
a first surface having a first texture defined by a plurality of open spaces;
a second surface having a second texture connected to the first surface via a seam disposed circumferentially around a perimeter of the second surface,
wherein the first surface and the second surface have a spherical curvature configured to interface with the bra portion,
wherein the second texture is comprised of a warp knit,
wherein the first surface and the second surface are coated in a bonding agent having quick-dry properties, and
wherein the pad is machine washable;
a plurality of synthetic fibers disposed between the first surface and the second surface, the plurality of synthetic fibers comprising:
a fiber length,
wherein the fiber length and the plurality of open spaces allow fluid passage of a liquid and prevent retention of said liquid,
the plurality of synthetic fibers having a melting point higher than melting points of fibers forming the first surface and the second surface;
a pad thickness defined by the fiber length; and
a bottom portion of the pad having a greater pad thickness than an upper portion of the pad.
2 . The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad is configured to be permanently affixed to the bra portion.
3 . The pad of claim 1 , wherein the pad is configured to removably nest within the bra portion.
4 . The pad of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers has a length in a range of 1-10 mm.
5 . The pad of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are constructed from 100% polyester.
6 . The pad of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are constructed from a plurality of synthetic materials.
7 . The pad of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of synthetic fibers are constructed from nylon and polyester.
8 . A method for manufacturing the pad of claim 1 , the method comprising:
placing a flat section of a spacer fabric into a mold,
wherein the spacer fabric includes the first surface, the second surface, and the plurality of synthetic fibers;
pressing the spacer fabric, via a preformed tool, into a receiving portion of the mold;
applying heat, via a molding machine and the mold, to the spacer fabric; and
forming the first surface and the second surface of the spacer fabric to a desired form.
9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers contact the first surface and the second surface.