ARTICLE OF APPAREL UTILIZING ZONED VENTING AND/OR OTHER BODY COOLING FEATURES OR METHODS

摘要

Garments may include: (a) one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft³/min per ft²; and (b) another garment portion including one or more vented zones, wherein a material forming the vented zones has an air permeability of at least 550 ft³/min per ft². The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment. Methods for forming such garments may include: (a) providing one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft³/min per ft²; (b) providing another garment portion including at least one vented zone, wherein a material forming the vented zone has an air permeability of at least 550 ft³/min per ft²; and (c) forming a garment structure including these garment portions. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment structure. In some instances, apparel or equipment (including garments having zoned venting) may be wetted and worn by the athlete prior to the event or exercise, in order to pre-cool the athlete's body.