Patent Application
20240341382
The present disclosure relates generally to fabrics and articles of clothing. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to fabrics, articles of clothing, and methods of preparing fabrics and/or articles of clothing.
Aromatic therapy, also known as aromatherapy, is a branch of herbology that is typically associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. See Thomas, D., 2002, “Aromatherapy: Mythical, Magical, or Medicinal?,” Holistic Nursing Practice, 17(1), pg. 8-16, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
Typically, aromatherapy is utilized by a subject by adding a pleasant smelling botanical oil to a bath, massaging the botanical oil into the skin of the subject, inhaling the botanical oil directly, or diffusing the botanical oil throughout a room. Id. Accordingly, conventional applications of aromatherapy are limited to impractical, inside uses only.
One conventional solution is to apply aromatherapy to textiles, such as linens or sheets, is by spraying or laminating the linens or sheets with the botanical oil, which creates a layer of the botanical oil attached to the linen or sheets. However, such conventional techniques do not allow for the aromatherapeutic properties of the botanic oil to survive for an extended period of time (e.g., over fourteen days, over thirty days, over ninety days, etc.), nor endure mechanical and/or chemical processes, such as multiple wash cycles, multiple ironing cycles, multiple tumble-drying cycles, and other conventional heat input processes. See West et al., 2014, A Critical Review of Aroma Therapeutic Applications for Textiles,” Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technical and Management, 9(1), print, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
Given the above background, what are needed in the art are improved fabrics and articles of clothing that are discretely yet effectively and durably impart aromatherapeutic effects on subjects.
The present disclosure addresses the above-identified shortcomings. All or a portion of an initial fabric is immersed in a solution during a first epoch to form a soaked fabric. The solution includes a first solute that is a first weight percent (w %) of the solution. Moreover, the solution includes one or more binders that is a second w % of the solution, in which at least one binder in the one or more binders includes a polymeric material. Furthermore, the solution includes a first solvent that is a third w % of the solution. The soaked fabric is dried during a second epoch, thereby forming a dried fabric. The dried fabric is cured during a third epoch, which forms a cured fabric.
In some embodiments, the first solute includes one or more organic compounds.
In some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds includes one or more aromatic compounds, one or more biologically active compounds, one or more herbal compounds, one or more botanical compounds, one or more essential oil compounds, one or more vitamins, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds includes almond, aloe vera, basil, bergamot, bitter gourd, cannabidiol, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, citronella, clove, coriander, cuminum, cyminum, cypress, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, folic acid, frankincense, garlic, geranium, ginger, hemp, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, mint, myrrh, neroli, orange, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, riboflavin, rose, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, tea tree, thyme, turmeric, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, ylang-ylang, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds includes full-spectrum cannabidiol, broad-spectrum cannabidiol, cannabidiol isolate, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds includes cannabidiol isolate derived from hemp.
In some embodiments, the first solute includes cannabidiol isolate and eucalyptus essential oil.
In some embodiments, the first solute has a pH of between 8.0 and 8.4.
In some embodiments, the solution includes the first solvent and the one or more binders dispersed in the first solute.
In some embodiments, the first w % of the first solute is between 8 w % to 12 w %.
In some embodiments, the polymeric material includes polyurethane.
In some embodiments, the one or more binders lacks an additive pigment.
In some embodiments, an average particle size of the first solute and/or a respective binder in the one or more binders is between 4.5 microns (μm) and 5.5 μm.
In some embodiments, the first solvent includes water.
In some embodiments, the solution includes a density between 0.9 grams per milliliter (g/mL) (56.2 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft3)) and 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3).
In some embodiments, the solution, at a temperature between 64 degrees Fahrenheit (° F.) (17.8 degrees Celsius (° C.)) and 72° F. (22.2° C.), has a viscosity between 0.55 Pascal seconds (Pa·s) (550 centipoise (cP)) and 0.6 Pa·s (600 cP).
In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes a fabric weight between 2 ounces per square yard (oz/yd2) (67.8 grams per square meter (g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2).
In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes natural fibers, synthetic fibers, regenerated fibers, woven fibers, non-woven fibers, knitted fibers, or a blend thereof.
In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof.
In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes Gossypium cotton.
In some embodiments, the first epoch is between 9 minutes and 11 minutes.
In some embodiments, the soaked fabric includes between 95% and 100% pick up saturation of the solution.
In some embodiments, an article of clothing is formed using a portion of the cured fabric in accordance with a first pattern of the article of clothing.
In some embodiments, a porous ceramic stone is disposed on a portion of the article of clothing. The porous ceramic stone includes the first solute.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing is disposed in a container configured to accommodate the article of clothing. The disposing includes generating a negative pressure differential between an interior volume of the container and an environment exterior to the container.
In some embodiments, prior to the drying the soaked fabric, the soaked fabric is compressed. In some such embodiments, the compressing includes passing the soaked fabric through a padding mechanism at a first speed in a first direction. In some embodiments, the padding mechanism is a dry-on-wet padding mechanism. In some embodiments, the compressing reduces a moisture regain of the dried fabric.
In some embodiments, the solution includes between 33 w % and 36 w % dry residue of the dried fabric.
In some embodiments, the solution includes between 33 w % and 36 w % dry residue of the cured fabric.
In some embodiments, the drying and/or curing provides a dry residue of the solution. The dry residue of the solution include a second fabric weight between 0.25 oz/yd2 (8.48 g/m2) and 0.35 oz/yd2 (11.9 g/m2).
In some embodiments, the one or more binders polymerizes the first solute to an exterior surface of the initial soaked fabric during the drying and/or curing.
In some embodiments, the third epoch is between 2 minutes and 6 minutes.
In some embodiments, the curing is performed at a temperature between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 270° F. (132.2° C.).
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to providing a method for processing an initial fabric. The method includes immersing a portion of the initial fabric in a solution for a first epoch, which forms a soaked fabric. The solution includes a first solute that includes a first weight percent (w %) of the solution. The solution further includes one or more binders that includes a second w % of the solution, in which at least one binder in the one or more binders includes a polymeric material. Moreover, the solution includes a first solvent that includes a third w % of the solution. The method includes compressing the soaked fabric by passing the soaked fabric through a padding mechanism at a first speed in a first direction, which forms a padded fabric. The method further includes drying the padded fabric for a second epoch, which forms a dried fabric. Moreover, the method includes curing the dried fabric for a third epoch, which forms a cured fabric.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to providing a method for processing an initial fabric. The method includes forming an article of clothing using a portion of the initial fabric in accordance with a first pattern of the article of clothing.
The method further includes immersing the article of clothing in the solution for a first epoch, which forms a soaked article of clothing. The solution includes a first solute that includes a first weight percent (w %) of the solution. The solution further includes one or more binders that includes a second w % of the solution, in which at least one binder in the one or more binders includes a polymeric material. Moreover, the solution includes a first solvent that includes a third w % of the solution. The method includes drying the soaked article of clothing for a second epoch, which forms a dried article of clothing. Furthermore, the method includes curing the dried article of clothing for a third epoch, which forms a cured article of clothing by processing the initial fabric.
In some embodiments, the method further includes disposing a porous ceramic stone on a portion of the cured article of clothing. The porous ceramic stone includes the first solute.
In some embodiments, the method further includes disposing the cured article of clothing in a container that is configured to accommodate the cured article of clothing. Moreover, the disposing includes generating a negative pressure differential between an interior volume of the container and an environment exterior to the container.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to providing an article of clothing. The article of clothing includes a body that is configured to be worn by a user. The body includes a first fabric. The first fabric includes Gossypium cotton fibers, a first compound that includes cannabidiol isolate derived from hemp, a second compound that includes eucalyptus essential oil, and a third compound that includes polyurethane, in which the third compound couples the first compound and the second compound to the Gossypium cotton fibers. Moreover, the Gossypium cotton fibers includes a first fabric weight between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2). Furthermore, the first compound, the second compound, and the third compound collectively includes a second fabric weight between 0.25 oz/yd2 (8.48 g/m2) and 0.35 oz/yd2 (11.9 g/m2).
In some embodiments, the article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of: a jacket, a blouse, a bra, an undergarment, a dress, a shirt, a sock, a tie, a sweatshirt, a sweater, an outerwear, a pair of pants, and a pair of shorts.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface opposing the exterior surface. Furthermore, the exterior surface and the interior surface are made of the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface opposing the exterior surface. Moreover, the exterior surface is made of the first fabric and the interior surface is made of a second fabric different than the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing includes an exterior surface and an interior surface opposing the exterior surface. Moreover, the interior surface is made of the first fabric and the exterior surface is made of a second fabric different than the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the body includes a hood. The hood includes an interior surface and an exterior surface that is collectively defined by a neckline of the hood.
In some embodiments, the hood includes one or more pockets. Each pocket in the one or more pockets includes a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, and a fastening mechanism disposed interposing between the first surface and the second surface, which fixedly disposes the first surface and the second surface to the article of clothing.
In some embodiments, each pocket in the one or more pockets is configured to accommodate a porous ceramic stone. Furthermore, the porous ceramic stone includes the first compound and/or the second compound.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism further includes a first fastener and a second fastener that is configured to engage the first fastener.
In some embodiments, a first pocket in the one or more pockets is disposed on the neckline of the hood.
In some embodiments, the first pocket is disposed parallel or substantially parallel to a perimeter of the neckline of the hood.
In some embodiments, a second pocket in the one or more pockets is disposed on the interior surface of the hood.
In some embodiments, the second pocket is disposed perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a perimeter of the neckline of the hood.
In some embodiments, the interior surface and the exterior surface of the hood are made of the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the interior surface of the hood is made of the first fabric and the exterior surface of the hood is made of a second fabric different than the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the exterior surface of the hood is made of the first fabric and the interior surface of the hood is made of a second fabric different than the first fabric.
In some embodiments, the first fastener and the second fastener are magnetized.
In some embodiments, the first fastener includes a first plurality of engagement elements that extend from a first surface of the first fastener. Moreover, the second fastener includes a second plurality of engagement elements that extend from a second surface of the second fastener and is configured to engage a subset of the first plurality of engagement elements.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism further includes a slider mechanism that is configured to removably engage the first fastener and the second fastener.
In some embodiments, the first fastener and the second fastener are recessed within the neckline of the hood.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism includes one or more stitches.
In some embodiments, each pocket in the one or more pockets further includes a welt interposing between a first portion of the first surface and a second portion of the first surface.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism includes an adhesive material that is configured to bond the first surface and the second surface.
In some embodiments, the first surface includes a plurality of apertures, thereby exposing an interior of a corresponding pocket to an environment exterior to the pocket.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to providing a method for imparting an aromatic property to an article of clothing. The method includes treating a first fabric. The first fabric includes a first plurality of fibers of a first material. Moreover, the first fabric includes a first compound that includes the aromatic property. Furthermore, the first fabric includes a second compound that includes polyurethane. Accordingly, the second compound couples the first compound to the plurality of fibers of the first material. Moreover, the first material includes a first fabric weight between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2), and the first compound and the second compound collectively include a second fabric weight between 0.25 oz/yd2 (8.48 g/m2) and 0.35 oz/yd2 (11.9 g/m2). The method further includes washing, during a first epoch after the treating the first fabric, the first fabric with an article of clothing. The article of clothing includes a second plurality of fibers of a second material different than the first material, which imparts the aromatic property to the article of clothing.
In some embodiments, the first material includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof. Moreover, the second material includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof.
In some embodiments, the first material includes wool and the second material includes cotton.
In some embodiments, the first epoch is between 5 days and 60 days.
Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the following detailed description, where only illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure are shown and described. As will be realized, the present disclosure is capable of other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modifications in various obvious respects, all without departing from the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.
The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the drawings.
Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.
Plural instances may be provided for components, operations or structures described herein as a single instance. Finally, boundaries between various components are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other forms of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of the implementation(s). In general, structures and functionality presented as separate components in the example configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single component may be implemented as separate components. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements fall within the scope of the implementation(s).
It will also be understood that, although the terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first tactile element could be termed a second tactile element, and, similarly, a second tactile element could be termed a first tactile element, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The first tactile element and the second tactile element are both tactile elements, but they are not the same tactile element.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments are chosen and described in order to best explain the principles and their practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the embodiments and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
In the interest of clarity, not all of the routine features of the embodiments described herein are shown and described. It will be appreciated that, in the development of any such actual implementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions are made in order to achieve the designer's specific goals, such as compliance with use case- and business-related constraints, and that these specific goals will vary from one implementation to another and from one designer to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a design effort might be complex and time-consuming, but nevertheless be a routine undertaking of engineering for those of ordering skill in the art having the benefit of the present disclosure.
As used herein, the term “about” or “approximately” can mean within an acceptable error range for the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, which can depend in part on how the value is measured or determined, e.g., the limitations of the measurement system. For example, “about” can mean within 1 or more than 1 standard deviation, per the practice in the art. “About” can mean a range of ±20%, ±10%, ±5%, or ±1% of a given value. Where particular values are described in the application and claims, unless otherwise stated, the term “about” means within an acceptable error range for the particular value. The term “about” can have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The term “about” can refer to ±10%. The term “about” can refer to ±5%.
As used herein, the term “fabric” means a material used in the construction of the present disclosure. Fabrics include natural fibers (e.g., cotton, hemp, flax, fur, jute, linen, silk, wool, etc.) and/or synthetic fibers (e.g., latex, nylon, polyester, polyurethane, rayon, rubber, silicon, spandex, etc.), or a blend thereof. Additionally, these fabrics may have any suitable weave used in the art (e.g., twill weave, plain weave, satin weave, etc.), or have any suitable bonding or felting used in the art. Moreover, unless expressly stated otherwise, the term “fabric” includes general materials used in productions of garments such as elastics, metals, and plastics.
The term “% by weight,” “% wt,” “wt %,” or “w %” as used herein and referring to components of a fabric or a solution as a percentage of the total weight of the fabric or the solution, unless otherwise specified herein.
As used herein, the term “abrade” or “abrasion” refers to removing dye or pigment molecules from textile fibers or fabrics.
Moreover, the term “polymer” as used herein is defined as any macromolecule or system of macromolecules commonly referred to as “polymeric,” and includes without limitation naturally-occurring and synthetically-produced macromolecules, repeating and non-repeating chain macromolecules. Polymers may optionally include one or more modifiers, fillers, filler compatibilizers, modifiers, impact modifiers, wetting and slip agents, UV enhancers, etc.
The term “polymeric material” as used herein is defined as one or more polymer(s) or other materials comprising or containing polymer(s), including without limitation blends of polymers, co-polymers, hybrid materials comprising bonded polymers and non-polymeric materials, and/or composites of or including any of the foregoing. The term “polymeric material” may also include a polymer containing one or more powdered organic material(s).
As used herein, the term “hemp” means a plant material including no more than about 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
The terms “compound,” “blend,” “mix,” “combine,” “process,” and “incorporate,” as well as their variants and synonyms, may be used interchangeably and as used herein are defined as a process, that may be continuous and that may utilize a compound/extrusion machine, for the homogeneous blending and mixing together of various inputs of at least one polymer with additives, such as odor-resistant agents, modifiers, compatibilizers, fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, and pigments.
In addition, as used herein, the term “right” means a right hand side with respect to a perspective of a wearer of an article of clothing of the present disclosure. Similarly, as used herein, the term “left” means a left hand side with respect to the perspective of the wearer of the article of clothing of the present disclosure.
For convenience in explanation and accurate definition in the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “up,” “down,” “upwards,” “downwards,” “laterally,” “longitudinally,” “inner,” “outer,” “inside,” “outside,” “inwardly,” “outwardly,” “interior,” “exterior,” “front,” “rear,” “back,” “forwards,” and “backwards” are used to describe features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of such features as displayed in the figures.
Furthermore, when a reference number is given an “ith” denotation, the reference number refers to a generic component, set, or embodiment. For instance, a compound termed “compound i” refers to the ith compound in a plurality of compounds.
Block 202. Referring to block 202 of
In some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes a length of the initial fabric 100, such as a bolt of the initial fabric 100. For instance, in some embodiments, the length of the initial fabric 100 is between 5 yards (yds) (4.57 meters (m)) and 25 yds (22.9 m), between 5 yds (4.57 m) and 10 yds (9.14 m), or between 10 yds (9.14 m) and 25 yds (22.9 m). In some embodiments, the length of the initial fabric is at least 5 yds (4.57 m), at least 10 yds (9.14 m), or at least 25 yds (22.9 m). In some embodiments, the length of the initial fabric is at most 5 yds (4.57 m), at most 10 yds (9.14 m), or at most 25 yds (22.9 m).
In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes a plurality of fibers, such as a plurality of staple fibers. In some embodiments, a staple fiber is a fiber that can be twisted to form a yarn of the initial fabric 100. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes a yarn, which is an assembly of fibers spun or twisted together to form a long and continuous string or filament useful for weaving or knitting in order to form the initial fabric 100. As such, in some such embodiments, the initial fabric 100 is formed by combining at least two yarns, according to any art-recognized process (e.g., weaving, knitting, etc.). In some embodiments, each yarn in the at least two yarns are of the same composition or of a different composition.
Block 204. Referring to block 204, the method 200 includes immersing all or a portion of the initial fabric 100 in a solution (e.g., solution 102 of
For instance, referring to
In some embodiments, the immersing of the initial fabric 100 in the solution 102 includes agitating the solution 102 and the portion of the initial fabric 100 by using a mechanical agitation mechanism (e.g., mechanical agitation mechanism 118 of
Moreover, in some embodiments there are one or more constituent components that collectively form the solution 102. For instance, in some embodiments, the solution 102 includes one or more binders. In some embodiments, a binder in one or more binders is an additive included in the solution 102 in order to couple a target constituent component in the one or more constituent components to a fabric (e.g., soaked fabric 104 of
As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the polymeric material is configured to microencapsulate the target constituent component in the one or more constituent components, such as a first solvent of the solution 102, to the initial fabric 100 when all or a portion of the initial fabric 100 is immersed in the solution 102. In some embodiments, the polymeric material includes a first layer of material, such as a single-layer polymeric material that is configured to microencapsulate the target constituent component in the one or more constituent components, such as the first solvent of the solution 102. In some embodiments, the polymeric material includes at least two layers of material, such as a double-layer polymeric material that is configured to microencapsulate the target constituent component in the one or more constituent components. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Additional details and information regarding the layered microencapsulation is found at Zhang et al., 2020, “Double-Layered Microcapsules Significantly Improve the Long-Term Effectiveness of Essential Oil,” Polymers, 12(8), pg. 1651, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
In some embodiments, the solution 102 includes is a mixture of one or more materials that collectively form the solution 102. For instance, in some embodiments, the solution 102 includes a first material in a plurality of materials of the solution 102 that is dispersed molecularly and/or as droplets in a second material in the plurality of materials. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, the solution 102, as an aqueous liquid, includes a first solute that includes a first weight percent (w %) of the solution 102, which is less than 100 w %, and a first solvent that includes a third w % of the solution 102.
In some embodiments, the first w %, the second w %, and the third w % is between 95 w % and 100 w % of the solution 102, between 95 w % and 99 w %, between 95 w % and 98 w %, between 95 w % and 97 w %, between 95 w % and 96 w %, between 96 w % and 100 w %, between 96 w % and 99 w %, between 96 w % and 98 w %, between 96 w % and 97 w %, between 97 w % and 100 w %, between 97 w % and 99 w %, between 97 w % and 98 w %, between 98 w % and 100 w %, between 98 w % and 99 w %, or between 99 w % and 100 w % of the solution 102. In some embodiments, the first w %, the second w %, and the third w % is at least 95 w %, at least 96 w %, at least 97 w %, at least 98 w %, at least 99 w %, or at least 100 w % of the solution 102. In some embodiments, the first w %, the second w %, and the third w % is at most 95 w %, at most 96 w %, at most 97 w %, at most 98 w %, at most 99 w %, or at most 100 w % of the solution 102.
Block 206. Referring to block 206, in some embodiments, the first solute includes one or more organic compounds. For instance, in some embodiments, an organic compound is a carbon compound. That is, compounds that primarily consist of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, along with other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, halogens, etc.
Block 208. Referring to block 208, in some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds of the solution 102 includes one or more aromatic compounds, one or more biologically active compounds, one or more herbal compounds, one or more botanical compounds, one or more essential oil compounds, one or more vitamins, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the one or more aromatic compounds of the solution 102 includes organic compounds that are aromatic, that is, they contain an aryl or heteroaryl group. The term “aryl” means, unless otherwise stated, a polyunsaturated, aromatic, substituent that can be a single ring or multiple rings (preferably from 1 to 3 rings), which are fused together or linked covalently. The term “heteroaryl” refers to aryl substituent groups (or rings) that contain from one to four heteroatoms selected from N, O, S, Si and B, where the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized, and the nitrogen atom(s) are optionally quaternized. An exemplary heteroaryl group is a six-membered azine, e.g., pyridinyl, diazinyl and triazinyl. A heteroaryl group can be attached to the remainder of the molecule through a heteroatom. Non-limiting examples of aryl and heteroaryl groups include phenyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 4-biphenyl, 1-pyrrolyl, 2-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrrolyl, 3-pyrazolyl, 2-imidazolyl, 4-imidazolyl, pyrazinyl, 2-oxazolyl, 4-oxazolyl, 2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 3-isoxazolyl, 4-isoxazolyl, 5-isoxazolyl, 2-thiazolyl, 4-thiazolyl, 5-thiazolyl, 2-furyl, 3-furyl, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 2-pyrimidyl, 4-pyrimidyl, 5-benzothiazolyl, purinyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 5-indolyl, 1-isoquinolyl, 5-isoquinolyl, 2-quinoxalinyl, 5-quinoxalinyl, 3-quinolyl, and 6-quinolyl. Substituents for each of the above noted aryl and heteroaryl ring systems are selected from the group of aryl group substituents.
The aryl group substituents are selected from, for example: groups attached to the heteroaryl nucleus through carbon or a heteroatom (e.g., P, N, O, S, Si, or B) including, without limitation, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, —OR′, ═O, ═NR′, ═N—OR′, —NR′R″, —SR′, -halogen, —SiR′R″R′″, —OC(O)R′, —C(O)R′, —CO2R′, —CONR′R″, —OC(O)NR′R″, —NR″C(O)R′, —NR′—C(O)NR″R′″, —NR″C(O)2R′, —NR—C(NR′R″R′″)═NR″″, —NR—C(NR′R″)═NR′, —S(O)R′, —S(O)2R′, —S(O)2NR′R″, —NRSO2R′, —CN and —NO2, —R′, —N3, —CH(Ph)2, fluoro(C1-C4)alkoxy, and fluoro(C1-C4)alkyl, in a number ranging from zero to the total number of open valences on the aromatic ring system. Each of the above-named groups is attached to the heteroaryl nucleus directly or through a heteroatom (e.g., P, N, O, S, Si, or B); and where R′, R″, R′″ and R″″ are preferably independently selected from hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl. When a compound of the invention includes more than one R group, for example, each of the R groups is independently selected as are each R′, R″, R′″ and R″″ groups when more than one of these groups is present.
Two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula -T-C(O)—(CRR′)q—U—, wherein T and U are independently —NR—, —O—, —CRR′— or a single bond, and q is an integer of from 0 to 3. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula -A-(CH2)r—B—, wherein A and B are independently —CRR′—, —O—, —NR—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —S(O)2NR′— or a single bond, and r is an integer of from 1 to 4. One of the single bonds of the new ring so formed may optionally be replaced with a double bond. Alternatively, two of the substituents on adjacent atoms of the aryl, heteroarene or heteroaryl ring may optionally be replaced with a substituent of the formula —(CRR′)s—X—(CR″R′″)d—, where s and d are independently integers of from 0 to 3, and X is —O—, —NR′—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, or —S(O)2NR′—. The substituents R, R′, R″ and R′″ are preferably independently selected from hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C6)alkyl. These terms encompass groups considered exemplary “aryl group substituents”, which are components of exemplary “substituted aryl” and “substituted heteroaryl” moieties.
As used herein, the term “heteroatom” includes oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S) and silicon (Si), boron (B) and phosphorous (P).
The symbol “R” is a general abbreviation that represents a substituent group that is selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, and substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl groups.
The term “alkyl,” by itself or as part of another substituent, means, unless otherwise stated, a straight or branched chain, or cyclic hydrocarbon radical, or combination thereof, which may be fully saturated, mono- or polyunsaturated and can include di-, tri- and multivalent radicals, having the number of carbon atoms designated (i.e. C1-C10 means one to ten carbons). Examples of saturated hydrocarbon radicals include, but are not limited to, groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, cyclohexyl, (cyclohexyl)methyl, cyclopropylmethyl, homologs and isomers of, for example, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, and the like. An unsaturated alkyl group is one having one or more double bonds or triple bonds. Examples of unsaturated alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, vinyl, 2-propenyl, crotyl, 2-isopentenyl, 2-(butadienyl), 2,4-pentadienyl, 3-(1,4-pentadienyl), ethynyl, 1- and 3-propynyl, 3-butynyl, and the higher homologs and isomers. The term “alkyl,” unless otherwise noted, is also meant to optionally include those derivatives of alkyl defined in more detail below, such as “heteroalkyl.” Alkyl groups that are limited to hydrocarbon groups are termed “homoalkyl”. Exemplary alkyl groups include the monounsaturated C9-10, oleoyl chain or the diunsaturated C9-10, 12-13 linoleyl chain.
The term “heteroalkyl,” by itself or in combination with another term, means, unless otherwise stated, a stable straight or branched chain, or cyclic hydrocarbon radical, or combinations thereof, consisting of the stated number of carbon atoms and at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of O, N, Si and S, and wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms may optionally be oxidized and the nitrogen heteroatom may optionally be quaternized. The heteroatom(s) O, N and S and Si may be placed at any interior position of the heteroalkyl group or at the position at which the alkyl group is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Examples include, but are not limited to, —CH2—CH2—O—CH3, —CH2—CH2—NH—CH3, —CH2—CH2—N(CH3)—CH3, —CH2—S—CH2—CH3, —CH2—CH2, —S(O)—CH3, —CH2—CH2—S(O)2—CH3, —CH═CH—O—CH3, —Si(CH3)3, —CH2—CH═N—OCH3, and —CH═CH—N(CH3)—CH3. Up to two heteroatoms may be consecutive, such as, for example, —CH2—NH—OCH3 and —CH2—O—Si(CH3)3. Similarly, the term “heteroalkylene” by itself or as part of another substituent means a divalent radical derived from heteroalkyl, as exemplified, but not limited by, —CH2—CH2—S—CH2—CH2— and —CH2—S—CH2—CH2—NH—CH2—. For heteroalkylene groups, heteroatoms can also occupy either or both of the chain termini (e.g., alkyleneoxy, alkylenedioxy, alkyleneamino, alkylenediamino, and the like). Still further, for alkylene and heteroalkylene linking groups, no orientation of the linking group is implied by the direction in which the formula of the linking group is written. For example, the formula —CO2R′— represents both —C(O)OR′ and —OC(O)R′.
The terms “cycloalkyl” and “heterocycloalkyl,” by themselves or in combination with other terms, represent, unless otherwise stated, cyclic versions of “alkyl” and “heteroalkyl”, respectively. Additionally, for heterocycloalkyl, a heteroatom can occupy the position at which the heterocycle is attached to the remainder of the molecule. Examples of cycloalkyl include, but are not limited to, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, 1-cyclohexenyl, 3-cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl, and the like. Further exemplary cycloalkyl groups include steroids, e.g., cholesterol and its derivatives. Examples of heterocycloalkyl include, but are not limited to, 1-(1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridyl), 1-piperidinyl, 2-piperidinyl, 3-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, 3-morpholinyl, tetrahydrofuran-2-yl, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, tetrahydrothien-2-yl, tetrahydrothien-3-yl, 1-piperazinyl, 2-piperazinyl, and the like.
The terms “halo” or “halogen,” by themselves or as part of another substituent, mean, unless otherwise stated, a fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom. Additionally, terms such as “haloalkyl,” are meant to include monohaloalkyl and polyhaloalkyl. For example, the term “halo(C1-C4)alkyl” is mean to include, but not be limited to, trifluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 4-chlorobutyl, 3-bromopropyl, and the like.
In some embodiments, the one or more biologically active compounds of the solution 102 includes compounds that produce a therapeutic effect on a user when consumed by or applied to the user. For instance, in some embodiments, the one or more biologically active compounds includes one or more pheromones, one or more essential oils, or the like.
In some embodiments, the one or more essential oils of the solution 102 includes one or more natural products that originate from a plant. In some embodiments, the one or more essential oils include a mixture having a low molecular weight, lipophilic, and sparingly polar organic compounds, which provides a high level of volatility. Additional details and information regarding the one or more essential oils is found at Preedy (ed.), 2015, Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety, Academic Press, print, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
Block 210. Referring to block 210, in some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds of the solution 102 includes almond, aloe vera, basil, bergamot, bitter gourd, cannabidiol, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, citronella, clove, coriander, cuminum, cyminum, cypress, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, folic acid, frankincense, garlic, geranium, ginger, hemp, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, mint, myrrh, neroli, orange, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, riboflavin, rose, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, tea tree, thyme, turmeric, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, ylang-ylang, or a combination thereof. For instance, in some embodiments, the first solute of the solution 102 that includes the eucalyptus provides a head clearing treatment, a decongestant treatment, an invigorating treatment, or a combination thereof when an aromatic property of the eucalyptus is smelled by a user, such as a wearer of an article of clothing 600 that is formed from the initial fabric 100.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds lacks an additive pigment, which allows for using the one or more organic compounds for the first solute to apply the aromatic property to the initial fabric 100 without modifying or substantially modifying a color of the initial fabric 100 and/or the soaked fabric 104, such as when forming a dried fabric (e.g., dried fabric 112 of
In some embodiments, the initial fabric 100, the soaked fabric 104, the dried fabric 112, the cured fabric 116, or a combination thereof includes (is characterized by) a first color. In some embodiments, the first color is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, gray, black, white, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first color is Pantone 315 or Pantone 316, any one of Pantone 321-Pantone 324, any one of Pantone 327-Pantone 378, any one of Pantone 381-Pantone 385, any one of Pantone 389-Pantone 392, any one of Pantone 553-Pantone 584, any one of Pantone 621-Pantone 627, Pantone 802, any one of Pantone 3285-Pantone 3435, any one of Pantone 5463-Pantone 5747, any one of Pantone 7478-Pantone 7498, or any one of RAL 6000-RAL 6038, Pantone 148-Pantone 154, any one of Pantone 156-Pantone 168, any one of Pantone 172-Pantone 175, any one of Pantone 470-Pantone 475, any one of Pantone 486-Pantone 489, any one of Pantone 712-Pantone 721, Pantone 804, Pantone 811, any one of Pantone 1205-Pantone 1685; or any one of RAL 2000-RAL 2013, Pantone 228-Pantone 275, any one of Pantone 511-Pantone 531, any one of Pantone 663-Pantone 669, any one of Pantone 681-Pantone 690, Pantone 807, Pantone 813 or Pantone 814, any one of Pantone 2395-Pantone 2695, Pantone 2715, Pantone 2725, any one of Pantone 2735-Pantone 2746, any one of Pantone 5115-Pantone 5315, or any one of RAL 4001-RAL 4012, Pantone 277-Pantone 314, any one of Pantone 317-Pantone 320, Pantone 325 or Pantone 326, any one of Pantone 532-Pantone 552, any one of Pantone 628-Pantone 662, Pantone 801, Pantone 808, any one of Pantone 2702-Pantone 2708, Pantone 2717 or Pantone 2718, Pantone 2727 or Pantone 2728, Pantone 2747 or Pantone 2748, Pantone 2757 or Pantone 2758, Pantone 2767 or Pantone 2768, any one of Pantone 2905-Pantone 3165, any one of Pantone 3242-Pantone 3278, any one of Pantone 5395-Pantone 5435, any one of Pantone 7453-Pantone 7477, any one of Pantone 7541-Pantone 7547, or any one of RAL 5000-RAL 5026, Pantone 169-Pantone 171, any one of Pantone 176-Pantone 277, any one of Pantone 483-Pantone 485, any one of Pantone 490-Pantone 510, any one of Pantone 670-Pantone 680, any one of Pantone 691-Pantone 711, Pantone 805 or Pantone 806, any one of Pantone 1765-Pantone 1955, any one of Pantone 2365-Pantone 2385, any one of Pantone 4985-Pantone 5035, or any one of RAL 3000-RAL 3033, Pantone 100-Pantone 147, Pantone 155, Pantone 379 or Pantone 380, any one of Pantone 386-Pantone 388, any one of Pantone 393-Pantone 399, any one of Pantone 454-Pantone 461, any one of Pantone 585-Pantone 620, Pantone 803, Pantone 809 or Pantone 810, any one of Pantone 3935-Pantone 3985, or any one of RAL 1000-RAL 1037, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the first color is selected in accordance with the first solute of the solution 102, such as in accordance with the aromatic property of the first solute. For instance, in some embodiments, the first color is selected in accordance with a similarity (e.g., congruence function) between the first color and the first solute. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the first color includes purple and the first solute includes CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Block 212. Referring to block 212, in some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds of the solution 102 includes full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD), broad-spectrum CBD, CBD isolate, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the full-spectrum CBD includes between 0 w % and 0.3 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.25 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.2 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.15 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.1 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.05 w % THC, between 0.1 w % and 0.3 w % THC, between 0.1 w % and 0.25 w % THC, between 0.1 w % and 0.2 w % THC, between 0.1 w % and 0.15 w % THC, between 0.2 w % and 0.3 w % THC, or between 0.2 w % and 0.25 w % THC. In some embodiments, the full-spectrum CBD includes at least 0.05 w % THC, at least 0.1 w % THC, at least 0.15 w % THC, at least 0.2 w % THC, at least 0.25 w % THC, or at least 0.3 w % THC. In some embodiments, the full-spectrum CBD includes at most 0.05 w % THC, at most 0.1 w % THC, at most 0.15 w % THC, at most 0.2 w % THC, at most 0.25 w % THC, or at most 0.3 w % THC.
In some embodiments, the broad-spectrum CBD includes between 0 w % and 0.03 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.025 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.02 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.015 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.01 w % THC, between 0 w % and 0.005 w % THC, between 0.01 w % and 0.03 w % THC, between 0.01 w % and 0.025 w % THC, between 0.01 w % and 0.02 w % THC, between 0.01 w % and 0.015 w % THC, between 0.02 w % and 0.03 w % THC, or between 0.02 w % and 0.025 w % THC. In some embodiments, the full-spectrum CBD includes at least 0.005 w % THC, at least 0.01 w % THC, at least 0.015 w % THC, at least 0.02 w % THC, at least 0.025 w % THC, or at least 0.03 w % THC. In some embodiments, the full-spectrum CBD includes at most 0.005 w % THC, at most 0.01 w % THC, at most 0.015 w % THC, at most 0.02 w % THC, at most 0.025 w % THC, or at most 0.03 w % THC.
In some embodiments, the full-spectrum cannabidiol, broad-spectrum cannabidiol, cannabidiol isolate, or the combination thereof further includes one or more terpenes. For instance, in some embodiments, the one or more terpenes includes isoprene, α-pinene, β-pinene, Δ3-carene, d-limonene, camphene, myrcene, β-phellandrene, sabinene, α-terpinene, ocimene, α-Thujene, terpinolene, and terpinene.
In some embodiments, the CBD isolate includes 0.00 w % THC. In some embodiments, the CBD isolate does not contain any THC. In some embodiments, the CBD isolate includes one or more terpenes and/or one or more flavonoids.
Block 214. Referring to block 214, in some embodiments, the one or more organic compounds includes CBD isolate derived from hemp. For instance, in some embodiments, the CBD isolate derived from hemp lacks a distillate material, such as butane distillate or isopropanol distillate. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Block 216. Referring to block 216, in some embodiments, the first solute includes CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil. In some embodiments, the first solute consists of CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil. In some embodiments, the first solute substantially consists of CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil. Accordingly, by including both CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil in the first solute, the solute 102 has an aromatic property with a therapeutic effect when smelled by a user. For instance, in some embodiments, the CBD isolate and eucalyptus essential oil provides a therapeutic effect including a pain relief effect, an anxiety relief effect, a stress relief effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, a seizure inhibitor effect, a respiratory support effect, a focusing effect, or a combination thereof.
Block 218. Referring to block 218, in some embodiments, the first solute has a pH of between 8.0 and 8.4, between 8.0 and 8.3, between 8.0 and 8.2, between 8.0 and 8.1, between 8.1 and 8.4, between 8.1 and 8.3, between 8.1 and 8.2, between 8.2 and 8.4, between 8.2 and 8.3, or between 8.3 and 8.4. In some embodiments, the pH of the first solute is about 8.2, about 8.3, or about 8.4. In some embodiments, the pH of the first solute is at least 8.0, at least 8.2, or at least 8.4. In some embodiments, the pH of the first solute is at most 8.0, at most 8.2, or at most 8.4. Accordingly, with the pH of the first solute between 8.0 and 8.4, the initial fabric 100 is dyed with the solution 102 in preferred conditions for coupling the first solute to the initial fabric 100. Moreover, in some such embodiments, since the pH of the first solute is not at an extreme acidic or base value, the soaked fabric 104 is not damaged when immersed in the solution 102 that includes the first solute. For instance, in some embodiments, the colorfastness of the first solute is improved when forming the soaked fabric 104 with the first solute from the initial fabric 100.
Block 220. Referring to block 220, in some embodiments, the solution 102 includes the first solute and the one or more binders dispersed in the first solvent. In some embodiments, the solution 102 includes the first solute and the one or more binders suspended in the first solvent.
In some embodiments, the solution 102 is a liquid, such as a homogenous solution. In some embodiments, the solution 102 is a liquid. In some embodiments, the solution 102 is a gel. In some embodiments, the solution 102 includes a gel. In some embodiments, the solution 102 is a foam. In some embodiments, the solution 102 includes a foam. In some embodiments, the solution 102 is a paste. In some embodiments, the solution 102 includes a paste.
Block 222. Referring to block 222, in some embodiments, the first w % of the first solute is between 8 w % to 12 w %, between 8 w % to 11.5 w %, between 8 w % to 11 w %, between 8 w % to 10.5 w %, between 8 w % to 10 w %, between 8 w % to 9.5 w %, between 8 w % to 9 w %, between 8 w % to 8.5 w %, between 9 w % to 12 w %, between 9 w % to 11.5 w %, between 9 w % to 11 w %, between 9 w % to 10.5 w %, between 9 w % to 10 w %, between 9 w % to 9.5 w %, between 10 w % to 12 w %, between 10 w % to 11.5 w %, between 10 w % to 11 w %, between 10 w % to 10.5 w %, between 11 w % to 12 w %, or between 11 w % to 11.5 w %. In some embodiments, the first w % of the first solute is about 8.1 w %, about 8.3 w %, about 8.6 w %, about 8.9 w %, about 9.1 w %, about 9.3 w %, about 9.6 w %, about 9.9 w %, about 8.1 w %, about 8.3 w %, about 8.6 w %, about 8.9 w %, about 8.1 w %, about 11.3 w %, about 11.6 w %, or about 11.9 w %. In some embodiments, the first w % of the first solute is at least 8.1 w %, at least 8.3 w %, at least 8.6 w %, at least 8.9 w %, at least 9.1 w %, at least 9.3 w %, at least 9.6 w %, at least 9.9 w %, at least 8.1 w %, at least 8.3 w %, at least 8.6 w %, at least 8.9 w %, at least 8.1 w %, at least 11.3 w %, at least 11.6 w %, or at least 11.9 w %. In some embodiments, the first w % of the first solute is at most 8.1 w %, at most 8.3 w %, at most 8.6 w %, at most 8.9 w %, at most 9.1 w %, at most 9.3 w %, at most 9.6 w %, at most 9.9 w %, at most 8.1 w %, at most 8.3 w %, at most 8.6 w %, at most 8.9 w %, at most 8.1 w %, at most 11.3 w %, at most 11.6 w %, or at most 11.9 w %.
Block 224. Referring to block 224 of
Block 226. Referring to block 226, in some embodiments, the one or more binders of the solution 102 lacks an additive pigment. For instance, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes a dye and/or a pigment prior to the immersion in the solution 102, which allows the solution 102 to maintain a color of the initial fabric 100 without imparting the additive pigment into the initial fabric 100. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For instance, in some embodiments, the dye and/or the pigment is added to the fabric when forming an article of clothing (e.g., article of clothing 600 of
Block 228. Referring to block 228, in some embodiments, an average particle size of the first solute and/or a respective binder in the one or more binders is between 4.5 microns (μm) and 5.5 μm. For instance, in some embodiments, the average particle size of the first solute and/or the respective binder in the one or more binders is a mean average particle diameter of the first solute and/or the respective binder in the one or more binders. In some embodiments, the average particle size of the first solute and/or the respective binder in the one or more binders is between 4.5 μm and 5.5 μm, between 4.5 μm and 5.3 μm, between 4.5 μm and 5.1 μm, between 4.5 μm and 4.9 μm, between 4.5 μm and 4.7 μm, between 4.7 μm and 5.5 μm, between 4.7 μm and 5.3 μm, between 4.7 μm and 5.1 μm, between 4.7 μm and 4.9 μm, between 4.9 μm and 5.5 μm, between 4.9 μm and 5.3 μm, between 4.9 μm and 5.1 μm, between 5.1 μm and 5.5 μm, between 5.1 μm and 5.3 μm, or between 5.3 μm and 5.5 μm. In some embodiments, the average particle size is about 4.5 μm, about 4.7 μm, about 4.9 μm, about 5.1 μm, about 5.3 μm, or about 5.5 μm. In some embodiments, the average particle size is at least 4.5 μm, at least 4.7 μm, at least 4.9 μm, at least 5.1 μm, at least 5.3 μm, or at least 5.5 μm. In some embodiments, the average particle size is at most 4.5 μm, at most 4.7 μm, at most 4.9 μm, at most 5.1 μm, at most 5.3 μm, or at most 5.5 μm.
Block 230. Referring to block 230, in some embodiments, the first solvent includes water. In some embodiments, the first solvent includes deionized water. For instance, in some embodiments, the first solvent lacks an alcohol aqueous solution, such as an ethanol aqueous solution.
Block 232. Referring to block 232, in some embodiments, the solution 102 includes a density between 0.9 grams per milliliter (g/mL) (56.2 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft3)) and 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3), between 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3) and 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), between 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3) and 0.95 g/mL (59.3 lb/ft3), between 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3) and 0.92 g/mL (57.4 lb/ft3), between 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3) and 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3), between 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3) and 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), between 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3) and 0.95 g/mL (59.3 lb/ft3), between 0.96 (g/mL) (59.9 lb/ft3) and 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3), between 0.96 g/mL (59.9 lb/ft3) and 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), or between 0.99 g/mL (61.8 lb/ft3) and 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3). In some embodiments, the density of the solution 102 is about 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3), about 0.91 g/mL (56.8 lb/ft3), about 0.92 g/mL (57.4 lb/ft3), about 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3), about 0.94 g/mL (58.7 lb/ft3), about 0.95 g/mL (59.3 lb/ft3), about 0.96 (g/mL) (59.9 lb/ft3), 0.97 (g/mL) (60.6 lb/ft3), about 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), about 0.99 g/mL (61.8 lb/ft3), or about 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3). In some embodiments, the density of the solution 102 is at least 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3), at least 0.91 g/mL (56.8 lb/ft3), at least 0.92 g/mL (57.4 lb/ft3), at least 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3), at least 0.94 g/mL (58.7 lb/ft3), at least 0.95 g/mL (59.3 lb/ft3), at least 0.96 (g/mL) (59.9 lb/ft3), 0.97 (g/mL) (60.6 lb/ft3), at least 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), at least 0.99 g/mL (61.8 lb/ft3), or at least 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3). In some embodiments, the density of the solution 102 is at most 0.9 g/mL (56.2 lb/ft3), at most 0.91 g/mL (56.8 lb/ft3), at most 0.92 g/mL (57.4 lb/ft3), at most 0.93 g/mL (58.1 lb/ft3), at most 0.94 g/mL (58.7 lb/ft3), at most 0.95 g/mL (59.3 lb/ft3), at most 0.96 (g/mL) (59.9 lb/ft3), 0.97 (g/mL) (60.6 lb/ft3), at most 0.98 g/mL (61.2 lb/ft3), at most 0.99 g/mL (61.8 lb/ft3), or at most 1.0 g/mL (62.4 lb/ft3).
Block 234. Referring to block 234, in some embodiments, the solution 102, at a temperature between 64 degrees Fahrenheit (° F.) (17.8 degrees Celsius (° C.)) and 72° F. (22.2° C.), has a viscosity between 0.55 Pascal seconds (Pa·s) (550 centipoise (cP)) and 0.6 Pa·s (600 cP), between 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP) and 0.59 Pa·s (590 cP), between 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP) and 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP), between 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP) and 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP), between 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP) and 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP), between 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP) and 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP), between 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP) and 0.59 Pa·s (590 cP), between 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP) and 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP), between 0.56 Pa s (560 cP) and 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP), between 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP) and 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP), between 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP) and 0.59 Pa·s (590 cP), between 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP) and 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP), between 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP) and 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP), between 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP) and 0.59 Pa·s (590 cP), or between 0.95 Pa·s (590 cP) and 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP). In some embodiments, the viscosity of the solution is about 0.572 Pa·s (572 cP). In some embodiments, the viscosity of the solution 102 is at least 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP), at least 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP), at least 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP), at least 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP), at least 0.59 Pa·s (590 cP), or at least 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP). In some embodiments, the viscosity of the solution 102 is at most 0.55 Pa·s (550 cP), at most 0.56 Pa·s (560 cP), at most 0.57 Pa·s (570 cP), at most 0.58 Pa·s (580 cP), at most 0.59 Pa s (590 cP), or at most 0.60 Pa·s (600 cP).
Block 236. Referring to block 236, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes a fabric weight between 2 ounces per square yard (oz/yd2) (67.8 grams per square meter (g/m2)) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2), between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 12 oz/yd2 (407 g/m2), between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 8 oz/yd2 (271 g/m2), between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 4 oz/yd2 (136 g/m2), between 6 oz/yd2 (203 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2), between 6 oz/yd2 (203 g/m2) and 12 oz/yd2 (407 g/m2), between 6 oz/yd2 (203 g/m2) and 8 oz/yd2 (271 g/m2), between 10 oz/yd2 (339 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2), between 10 oz/yd2 (339 g/m2) and 12 oz/yd2 (407 g/m2), or between 14 oz/yd2 (475 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2). In some embodiments, the fabric weight of the initial fabric 100 is between about 2.9 oz/yd2 (98.3 g/m2) and about 14.7 oz/yd2 (498 g/m2) (e.g., about 8.8 oz/yd2 (298 g/m2). In some embodiments, the fabric weight of the initial fabric 100 is at least 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2), at least 4 oz/yd2 (136 g/m2), at least 6 oz/yd2 (203 g/m2), at least 8 oz/yd2 (271 g/m2), at least 10 oz/yd2 (339 g/m2), at least 12 oz/yd2 (407 g/m2), at least 14 oz/yd2 (475 g/m2), or at least 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2). In some embodiments, the fabric weight of the initial fabric 100 is at most 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2), at most 4 oz/yd2 (136 g/m2), at most 6 oz/yd2 (203 g/m2), at most 8 oz/yd2 (271 g/m2), at most 10 oz/yd2 (339 g/m2), at most 12 oz/yd2 (407 g/m2), at most 14 oz/yd2 (475 g/m2), or at most 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2).
Block 238. Referring to block 238, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes one or more natural fibers, one or more synthetic fibers, one or more regenerated fibers, one or more woven fibers, one or more non-woven fibers, one or more knitted fibers, or a blend thereof.
Block 240. Referring to block 240, in some embodiments, the initial fabric includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof.
Block 242. Referring to block 242, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 includes Gossypium cotton. In some embodiments, the initial fabric includes Gossypium hirsutum cotton, Gossypium barbadense cotton, Gossypium arboreum cotton, Gossypium herbaceum cotton, or a combination thereof. Additional details and information regrading the cotton of the present disclosure is found at Khadi et al., 2010, “Cotton: An Introduction,” Cotton: Biotechnological Advances, pg. 1-14, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
Block 244. Referring to block 244, in some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 includes between 95% and 100% pick up saturation of the solution 102. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the initial fabric 100 is immersed in the solution 102 during the first epoch in order to obtain a wet pickup of between 30% and 100%, between 30% and 85%, between 30% and 70%, between 30% and 55%, between 30% and 40%, between 50% and 100%, between 50% and 85%, between 50% and 70%, between 50% and 55%, between 70% and 100%, between 70% and 85%, or between 90% and 100% pickup, in which the wet pickup is a weight of the solution 102 picked up by the initial fabric 100 as a percent of an initial weight of the initial fabric 100 prior to the immersion in the solution 102. In some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 is saturated by about 100% pick up of the solution 102. Accordingly, by having a high pickup saturation of the solution 102, the soaked fabric 104 is uniformly wetted and absorbs the solution 102, which includes the first solute.
Block 246. Referring to block 246, in some embodiments, the first epoch is between 9 minutes and 11 minutes, between 9.5 minutes and 11 minutes, between 10 minutes and 11 minutes, or between 10.5 minutes and 11 minutes. In some embodiments, the first epoch is about 9 minutes, about 9.5 minutes, about 10 minutes, or about 11 minutes. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at least 9 minutes, at least 9.5 minutes, at least 10 minutes, or at least 11 minutes. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at most 9 minutes, at most 9.5 minutes, at most 10 minutes, or at most 11 minutes.
Block 248. Referring to block 248 of
Block 250. Referring to block 250, in some embodiments, the method 200 further includes, prior to the drying the soaked fabric 104, compressing the soaked fabric 104. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the compressing of the soaked fabric 104 is configured to expunge excess moisture (e.g., water) from the soaked fabric 104. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
Block 252. Referring to block 252, in some embodiments, the compressing of the soaked fabric 104 includes passing the soaked fabric 104 through a padding mechanism (e.g., padding mechanism 106 of
The padding mechanism 106 is configured to generate a pressure when engaged with the soaked fabric 104, such as a compressive pressure, which ensures that the solution 102 is evenly distributed throughout the soaked fabric 104 and/or that the solution 104 has fully wetted the soaked fabric 104 after immersion in the solution 102. For instance, in some embodiments, the padding mechanism 106 is configured to generate a nip pressure between 1.5 bar (0.15 megapascal (MPa) and 10 Bar (1 MPa), between 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa), between 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 6 bar (0.6 MPa), between 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 4 bar (0.4 MPa), between 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 2 bar (0.2 MPa), between 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa), between 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa), between 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa) and 6 bar (0.6 MPa), between 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa) and 4 bar (0.4 MPa), between 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa), between 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa), between 4.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 6 bar (0.6 MPa), between 6.5 bar (0.65 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa), between 6.5 bar (0.65 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa), or between 8.5 bar (0.15 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa). In some embodiments, the nip pressure generated by the padding mechanism 106 is at least 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa), at least 2 bar (0.2 MPa), at least 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa), at least 3 bar (0.3 MPa), at least 3.5 bar (0.35 MPa), at least 4 bar (0.4 MPa), at least 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa), at least 5 bar (0.5 MPa), at least 5.5 bar (0.55 MPa), at least 6 bar (0.6 MPa), at least 6.5 bar (0.65 MPa), at least 7 bar (0.7 MPa), at least 7.5 bar (0.75 MPa), at least 8 bar (0.8 MPa), at least 8.5 bar (0.85 MPa), at least 9 bar (0.9 MPa), at least 9.5 bar (0.95 MPa), or at least 10 bar (1 MPa). In some embodiments, the nip pressure generated by the padding mechanism 106 is at most 1.5 bar (0.15 MPa), at most 2 bar (0.2 MPa), at most 2.5 bar (0.25 MPa), at most 3 bar (0.3 MPa), at most 3.5 bar (0.35 MPa), at most 4 bar (0.4 MPa), at most 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa), at most 5 bar (0.5 MPa), at most 5.5 bar (0.55 MPa), at most 6 bar (0.6 MPa), at most 6.5 bar (0.65 MPa), at most 7 bar (0.7 MPa), at most 7.5 bar (0.75 MPa), at most 8 bar (0.8 MPa), at most 8.5 bar (0.85 MPa), at most 9 bar (0.9 MPa), at most 9.5 bar (0.95 MPa), or at most 10 bar (1 MPa).
In some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 is passed through the padding mechanism 106 at a first speed and in a first direction. Moreover, in some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 is passed though the padding mechanism 106 at a constant first speed and a constant first pressure for an epoch. In some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 is exclusively passed through the padding mechanism 106 in the first direction, which reduces manipulation and handling of the soaked fabric 104 and, therefore decrease a wet pickup of the soaked fabric 104 and/or reduce a durability of the aromatic property associated with the first solute.
Block 254. Referring to block 254, in some embodiments, the padding mechanism 106 is a dry-on-wet padding mechanism 106. For instance, in some embodiments, an exterior surface of the padding mechanism 106 configured to engage a surface of the soaked fabric 104 is a dry surface, whereas the surface of the soaked fabric 104 is a wet surface. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For instance, in some embodiments, the padding mechanism 106 is a wet-on-wet padding mechanism 106, such that the exterior surface of the padding mechanism 106 includes a layer of the first solution 102, which allows for further wetting of the soaked fabric 104. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the exterior of the padding mechanism 106 continuously extrudes and/or releases the first solution from one or more openings or orifices associated with the exterior surface of the padding mechanism 106, which ensures uniform application of the solution 102 from the padding mechanism 106.
In some embodiments, the padding mechanism 106 is configured to apply or impregnate the solution 102 to one or more sides of the soaked fabric 104, such as an upper surface of the soaked fabric 104 and/or a lower surface of the soaked fabric 104.
Block 256. Referring to block 256, in some embodiments, the compressing of the soaked fabric 104 by the padding mechanism 106 is configured to reduce a moisture regain of the dried fabric 112 that is formed from the soaked fabric 104. For instance, in some embodiments, by compressing the soaked fabric 104 for an epoch, the dried fabric 112 is formed with a greater density and/or decreased surface area, which allows for the solution 102 to saturate throughout the dried fabric 112. Moreover, by reducing the moisture regain of the dried fabric 112, a dry residue of the solution 102 of the dried fabric 112 has an improved lifespan, such as due to prolonged and/or repeated exposure to humid and/or dry environments.
Block 258. Referring to block 258, in some embodiments, the solution 102 includes between 33 w % and 36 w % dry residue of the dried fabric 112, between 33 w % and 35 w %, between 33 w % and 34 w %, between 34 w % and 36 w %, between 34 w % and 35 w %, or between 35% and 36% dry residue of the dried fabric 112. In some embodiments, the dried fabric 112 includes at least 33 w % dry residue of the solution 102, at least 33.5 w %, at least 34 w %, at least 34.5 w %, at least 35 w %, at least 35.5 w %, or at least 36 w %. In some embodiments, the dried fabric 112 includes at most 33 w % dry residue of the solution 102, at most 33.5 w %, at most 34 w %, at most 34.5 w %, at most 35 w %, at most 35.5 w %, or at most 36 w %.
Block 260. Referring to block 260, the method 200 includes curing the dried fabric 112 for (during) a third epoch. For instance, in some embodiments, the method 200 includes curing the dried fabric 112 by passing the dried fabric 112 through a curing mechanism (e.g., curing mechanism 114 of
Block 262. Referring to block 262, in some embodiments, the cured fabric 116 includes between 33 w % and 36 w % dry residue of the solution 102, between 33 w % and 35 w %, between 33 w % and 34 w %, between 34 w % and 36 w %, between 34 w % and 35 w %, or between 35% and 36% dry residue of the solution 102. In some embodiments, the cured fabric 116 includes at least 33 w % dry residue of the solution 102, at least 33.5 w %, at least 34 w %, at least 34.5 w %, at least 35 w %, at least 35.5 w %, or at least 36 w %. In some embodiments, the cured fabric 116 includes at most 33 w % dry residue of the solution 102, at most 33.5 w %, at most 34 w %, at most 34.5 w %, at most 35 w %, at most 35.5 w %, or at most 36 w %.
Block 264. Referring to block 264, in some embodiments, the drying of the soaked fabric 104 (e.g., block 248 of
Block 266. Referring to block 266, in some embodiments, the one or more binders is configured to polymerize the first solute to an exterior surface of the initial soaked fabric 104 during the drying of the soaked fabric 104 and/or to an exterior surface of the dried fabric 112 during the curing of the dried fabric 112. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the curing mechanism 114 is configured to polymerize the one or more binders of the dry residue of the solution 102 of the dried fabric 112 to the exterior surface of the dried fabric 112 and/or an interior of the dried fabric 112, such as a core and/or interior layer of the dried fabric 112, order to form the cured fabric 116.
Block 268. Referring to block 268, in some embodiments, the third epoch is between 2 minutes and 6 minutes, between 2 minutes and 5 minutes, between 2 minutes and 4 minutes, between 2 minutes and 3 minutes, between 3 minutes and 6 minutes, between 3 minutes and 5 minutes, between 3 minutes and 4 minutes, between 4 minutes and 6 minutes, between 4 minutes and 5 minutes, or between 5 minutes and 6 minutes. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at least 3 minutes, at least 3.5 minutes, at least 4 minutes, at least 4.5 minutes, at least 5 minutes, at least 5.5 minutes, or at least 6 minutes. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at most 3 minutes, at most 3.5 minutes, at most 4 minutes, at most 4.5 minutes, at most 5 minutes, at most 5.5 minutes, or at most 6 minutes.
Block 270. Referring to block 270, in some embodiments, the curing of the dried fabric 112 is performed at a temperature between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 270° F. (132.2° C.), between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 268° F. (131.1° C.), between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 266° F. (130° C.), between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 264° F. (128.9° C.), between 260° F. (126.7° C.) and 262° F. (127.8° C.), between 263° F. (128.3° C.) and 270° F. (132.2° C.), between 263° F. (128.3° C.) and 268° F. (131.1° C.), between 263° F. (128.3° C.) and 266° F. (130° C.), between 263° F. (128.3° C.) and 264° F. (128.9° C.), between 266° F. (130° C.) and 270° F. (132.2° C.), between 266° F. (130° C.) and 268° F. (131.1° C.), or between 269° F. (131.7° C.) and 270° F. (132.2° C.). In some embodiments, the curing of the dried fabric 112 is performed at the temperature of at least 260° F. (126.7° C.), at least 261° F. (127.2° C.), at least 262° F. (127.8° C.), at least 263° F. (128.3° C.), at least 264° F. (128.9° C.), at least 265° F. (129.4° C.), at least 266° F. (130° C.), at least 267° F. (130.6° C.), at least 268° F. (131.1° C.), at least 269° F. (131.7° C.), or at least 270° F. (132.2° C.). In some embodiments, the curing of the dried fabric 112 is performed at the temperature of at most 260° F. (126.7° C.), at most 261° F. (127.2° C.), at most 262° F. (127.8° C.), at most 263° F. (128.3° C.), at most 264° F. (128.9° C.), at most 265° F. (129.4° C.), at most 266° F. (130° C.), at most 267° F. (130.6° C.), at most 268° F. (131.1° C.), at most 269° F. (131.7° C.), or at most 270° F. (132.2° C.). In some embodiments, the curing is performed at a temperature of about 266° F. (130° C.).
Block 272. Referring to block 272 of
In some embodiments, the method 200 further includes forming the article of clothing 600 using a portion of the dried fabric 112 in accordance with the first pattern of the article of clothing 600. For instance, in some embodiments, the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116 is utilized to produce the article of clothing 600, which includes cutting the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116, making the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116, trimming the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116, or a combination thereof to form the article of clothing 600.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 between 20 w % and 100 w % content of the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116. For instance, in some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 includes at least about 40 wt % of the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116 (e.g., about 40 wt %, 41 wt %, 42 wt %, 43 wt %, 44 wt %, 45 wt %, 46 wt %, 47 wt %, 48 wt %, 49 wt %, 50 wt %, 51 wt %, 52 wt %, 53 wt %, 54 wt %, 55 wt %, 56 wt %, 57 wt %, 58 wt %, 59 wt %, 60 wt %, 61 wt %, 62 wt %, 63 wt %, 64 wt %, 65 wt %, 66 wt %, 67 wt %, 68 wt %, 69 wt %, 70 wt %, 71 wt %, 72 wt %, 73 wt %, 74 wt %, 75 wt %, 76 wt %, 77 wt %, 78 wt %, 79 wt %, 80 wt %, 81 wt %, 82 wt %, 83 wt %, 84 wt %, 85 wt %, 86 wt %, 87 wt %, 88 wt %, 89 wt %, 90 wt %, 91 wt %, 92 wt %, 93 wt %, 94 wt %, 95 wt %, 96 wt %, 97 wt %, 98 wt %, 99 wt %, or 100 wt %).
In some embodiments, the method 200 includes forming the article of clothing 600 using a first portion of the initial fabric 100, a second portion of the dried fabric 112, a third portion of the cured fabric 116, or a combination thereof. For instance, in some embodiments, a first portion of the article of clothing 600 is formed using the initial fabric 100 (e.g., one or more cuffs 616 of
Block 274. Referring to block 274, in some embodiments, the method 200 further includes disposing an object, such as a porous ceramic stone (e.g., porous ceramic stone 700 of
In some embodiments, the pocket 620 is sewn to a surface of the article of clothing 600, such as the interior surface of the hood 608. In some embodiments, the pocket 620 is bonded to the surface of the article of clothing 600.
In some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 includes a ceramic clay material. The porous ceramic stone 700 includes the first solute, which allows for the scent of the first solute to transfer onto all or a portion of the article of clothing 600 that is in contact with or in proximity to the porous ceramic stone. Moreover, in some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 is capable of carrying an increased volume of the first solute due to a porosity and, therefore, increased surface area, of the porous ceramic stone 700. For instance, in some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone includes a disc and/or a wafer shape, which allows for the porous ceramic stone 700 to have an improved surface area for diffusing the scent associated with the solution 102.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, a shape and/or a size of the porous ceramic stone 700 is configured to prevent agitation when in proximity to the subject. For instance, in some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 is formed having a disc, a wafer shape, a substantially disc shape, a substantially wafer shape, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 includes one or more rounded and/or chamfered edges, such as one or more rounded circumferential edges, which reduces agitation and snagging when placing the porous ceramic stone 700 within the pocket. Moreover, in some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 includes through holes formed on one or more surfaces of the porous ceramic stone 700, which allows for the porous ceramic stone 700 to attach to the article of clothing 600, such as by coupling to the fastening mechanism 630 of the pocket 620. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
In some embodiments, the object 700 is made of a material that includes calcium sulfate dihydrate, also known as gypsum However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For instance, in some embodiments, the object includes one or more polymeric materials, one or more wood materials, one or more cellulose materials, or a combination thereof.
Block 276. Referring to block 276, in some embodiments, the method 200 further includes disposing the article of clothing 600 in a container (e.g., container 1100 of
In some embodiments, the container 1100 is configured to removably seal the article of clothing 600 from an environment that is exterior to the container 1100, such as an atmospheric environment. In some embodiments, the disposing of the article of clothing 600 in the container 1100 includes generating a negative pressure differential between an interior volume of the container 1100 and an environment exterior to the container 1100, such as by generating a vacuum within the interior volume of the container 1100 when sealing the article of clothing 600 within the container 1100. Accordingly, by generating the negative pressure differential, the scent of the fabric the article of clothing 600 is formed from does not dissipate with the environment exterior.
As such, the method 200 allows for forming a cured fabric 116 from an initial fabric 100, such that the cured fabric 116 includes an aromatic property absorbed from the solution 102 by the method 200. Moreover, due to the immersion of the initial fabric 100 in the solution 102, the padding of the initial fabric 102, the drying of the soaked fabric 104, the curing of the dried fabric 112, or a combination thereof, the cured fabric 116 formed by the method 200 has a reduced tendency of material deterioration when the cured fabric 116 is subjected to one or more mechanism processes and/or one or more chemical processes, such as spinning the cured fabric 116, twisting the cured fabric 116, winding the cured fabric 116, texturing the cured fabric (e.g., crimping the cured fabric 116, false twisting the cured fabric 116, etc.), irradiation on the cured fabric 116, heating of the cured fabric 116, moisturizing of the cured fabric 116, abrading the cured fabric 116, flex-folding the cured fabric 116, cyclic loading the cured fabric 116, or a combination thereof). Accordingly, the cured fabric 116 and/or the dried fabric 112 of the method 200 is capable of withstanding improved wear and tear by a user whilst maintaining the aromatic property imparted into the article of clothing 600 by the solution 102. For instance, since the entire fabric and/or some or all of the article of clothing 600 is infused with the solution 102 by the method 200, the user is capable of smelling the solution 102 from the dried fabric 112 and/or the cured fabric 116 the article of clothing 600 is formed from, which allows for the user to continuous smell the solution even if the article of clothing 600 is punctured, impacted, torn, abraded, or a combination thereof.
Now that an overview of techniques for forming a cured fabric have been described in accordance with some embodiments,
Block 304. Referring to block 304 of
In some embodiments, the method 300 includes immersing the portion of the initial fabric 100 in accordance with one or more steps of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
The solution 102 includes a first solute that includes a first weight percent (w %) of the solution. In some embodiments, the first solute of the solution 102 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the first solute of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
The solution 102 further includes one or more binders that includes a second w % of the solution 102, in which at most one binder in the one or more binders includes a polymeric material. In some embodiments, the one or more binders of the solution 102 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the one or more binders of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Moreover, the solution 102 includes a first solvent that includes a third w % of the solution. In some embodiments, the solvent of the solution 102 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the solvent of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
In some embodiments, the solution 102 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Block 306. Referring to block 306, the method 300 includes compressing the soaked fabric 104. For instance, in some embodiments, the soaked fabric 104 is compressed by passing the soaked fabric 104 through a padding mechanism (e.g., padding mechanism 106 of
In some embodiments, the compressing of the soaked fabric 104 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the compressing of the soaked fabric 104 of the method 200 (e.g., block 250 of
Block 308. Referring to block 308, the method 300 further includes drying the padded fabric for a second epoch, which forms a dried fabric (e.g., dried fabric 112 of
In some embodiments, the drying of the padded fabric of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the drying of the method 200 (e.g., block 248 of
Block 310. Referring to block 310, the method 300 includes curing the dried fabric 112 for a third epoch, which forms a cured fabric (e.g., cured fabric 116 of
In some embodiments, the curing of the dried fabric 112 of the method 300 is identical or substantially identical to the curing of the dried fabric 112 of the method 200 (e.g., block 260 of
Now that an overview of techniques for processing an initial fabric have been described in accordance with some embodiments,
Block 402. Referring to block 402 of
Block 404. Referring to block 404, the method 400 includes forming an article of clothing (e.g., 600 of
In some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the article of clothing of the method 200 (e.g., block 272 of
Block 406. Referring to block 406, the method 400 further includes immersing the article of clothing 600 in the solution 102 for a first epoch, which forms a soaked article of clothing 600.
In some embodiments, the solution 102 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
In some embodiments, the method 400 includes immersing the article of clothing 600 in accordance with one or more steps of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
The solution 102 includes a first solute that includes a first weight percent (w %) of the solution. In some embodiments, the first solute of the solution 102 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the first solute of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
The solution 102 further includes one or more binders that includes a second w % of the solution, in which at most one binder in the one or more binders includes a polymeric material. In some embodiments, the one or more binders of the solution 102 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the one or more binders of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Moreover, the solution 102 includes a first solvent that includes a third w % of the solution. In some embodiments, the first solvent of the solution 102 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the solvent of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
In some embodiments, the solution 102 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Block 408. Referring to block 408, the method 400 includes drying the soaked article of clothing for a second epoch, which forms a dried article of clothing.
In some embodiments, the drying of the soaked article of clothing 600 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the drying of the method 200 (e.g., block 248 of
Block 410. Referring to block 410, the method 400 includes curing the dried article of clothing for a third epoch, which forms a cured article of clothing by processing the initial fabric 100.
In some embodiments, the curing of the dried article of clothing 600 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the curing of the dried fabric 112 of the method 200 (e.g., block 260 of
Block 412. Referring to block 412, in some embodiments, the method 400 further includes disposing a porous ceramic stone (e.g., porous ceramic stone 700 of
In some embodiments, the porous ceramic stone 700 of the method 400 is identical or substantially identical to the porous ceramic stone 700 of the method 200 (e.g., block 274 of
Block 414. Referring to block 414, in some embodiments, the method 400 further includes disposing the cured article of clothing 600 in a container (e.g., container 1100 of
Block 502. Referring to block 502, a method 500 for imparting an aromatic property to an article of clothing (e.g., article of clothing 600 of
In some embodiments, the method 500 imparts the aromatic property to the article of clothing with a Likert scale between 3.0 (e.g., partial loss of scent) and 5.0 (no loss of scent), between 3.0 and 4.9, between 3.0 and 4.5, between 3.0 and 4.0, between 3.5 and 5.0, between 3.5 and 4.9, between 3.5 and 4.5, between 3.5 and 4.0, between 4.1 and 5.0, between 4.1 and 4.9, between 4.1 and 4.5, between 4.5 and 5.0, or between 4.5 and 4.9. Additional details and information regarding the Likert scale is found at Jebb et al., 2021, “A Review of Key Likert Scale Development Advances: 1995-2019,” Frontiers in Psychology, 12, pg. 637547, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Block 504. Referring to block 504, the method 500 includes treating a first fabric (e.g., dried fabric 112 of
Moreover, the first fabric includes a first compound that includes the aromatic property. In some embodiments, the compound of the first fabric of the method 500 is identical or substantially identical to the first solute of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Furthermore, the first fabric includes a second compound that includes polyurethane. Accordingly, the second compound couples the first compound to the plurality of fibers of the first material.
In some embodiments, the second compound of the first fabric of the method 500 is identical or substantially identical to the one or more binders of the solution 102 of the method 200 (e.g., block 204 of
Moreover, the first material includes a first fabric weight between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2), and the first compound and the second compound collectively include a second fabric weight between 0.25 oz/yd2 (8.48 g/m2) and 0.35 oz/yd2 (11.9 g/m2).
Block 510. Referring to block 510, the method 500 further includes washing, during a first epoch after the treating the first fabric, the first fabric with an article of clothing (e.g., article of clothing 600 of
The article of clothing 600 includes a second plurality of fibers of a second material different than the first material, which imparts the aromatic property to the article of clothing 600.
In some embodiments, the first material includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof. Moreover, the second material includes cotton, wool, jute, leather, polyester, nylon, flax, kapok, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, coir, Pineapple fiber, rayon, polyester, polyamide, aramid, olefin, elastomer, acrylic, lyrca, lyocell, or a blend thereof.
As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the first martial includes virgin cotton fiber. In some embodiments, the first material includes recycled cotton fiber. In some embodiments, the first material includes a first portion virgin cotton fiber and a second portion recycled cotton fiber. In some embodiments, the first material includes a cotton fiber and an elastomeric fiber. In some embodiments, the first material includes wool and the second material includes cotton. In some embodiments, the first material includes a yarn constructed from one or more wool fibers and one or more cotton fibers, which forms a plurality of twisted fiber bundles that includes a first portion of the wool and a second portion of the cotton. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
In some embodiments, the first epoch is between 5 days and 60 days, between 5 days and 45 days, between 5 days and 30 days, between 5 days and 15 days, between 10 days and 60 days, between 10 days and 45 days, between 10 days and 30 days, between 10 days and 15 days, between 20 days and 60 days, between 20 days and 45 days, between 20 days and 30 days, between 30 days and 60 days, between 30 days and 45 days, between 40 days and 60 days, between 40 days and 45 days, or between 50 days and 60 days. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at least 5 days, at least 7 days, at least 10 days, at least 12 days, at least 15 days, at least 17 days, at least 20 days, at least 22 days, at least 25 days, at least 27 days, at least 30 days, at least 32 days, at least 35 days, at least 37 days, at least 40 days, at least 42 days, at least 45 days, at least 47 days, at least 50 days, at least 52 days, at least 55 days, at least 57 days, or at least 60 days. In some embodiments, the first epoch is at most 5 days, at most 7 days, at most 10 days, at most 12 days, at most 15 days, at most 17 days, at most 20 days, at most 22 days, at most 25 days, at most 27 days, at most 30 days, at most 32 days, at most 35 days, at most 37 days, at most 40 days, at most 42 days, at most 45 days, at most 47 days, at most 50 days, at most 52 days, at most 55 days, at most 57 days, or at most 60 days.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to providing an article of clothing (e.g., article of clothing 600 of
In some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 is selected from the group consisting of: a jacket, a blouse, a bra, an undergarment, a dress, a shirt, a sock, a tie, a sweatshirt, a sweater, an outerwear, a pair of pants, and a pair of shorts. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 is a hoodie, such as a sweatshirt, a jacket, or an outerwear that includes a hood (e.g., hood 608 of
The article of clothing 600 includes a body (e.g., body 602 of
In some embodiments, the third compound is configured to polymerize the first compound and the Gossypium cotton fibers.
Moreover, the Gossypium cotton fibers includes a first fabric weight between 2 oz/yd2 (67.8 g/m2) and 16 oz/yd2 (542 g/m2). Furthermore, the first compound, the second compound, and the third compound collectively includes a second fabric weight between 0.25 oz/yd2 (8.48 g/m2) and 0.35 oz/yd2 (11.9 g/m2).
In some embodiments, the first fabric 1302 includes (is characterized by) a first color. In some embodiments, the first color is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, gray, black, white, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first color is Pantone 315 or Pantone 316, any one of Pantone 321-Pantone 324, any one of Pantone 327-Pantone 378, any one of Pantone 381-Pantone 385, any one of Pantone 389-Pantone 392, any one of Pantone 553-Pantone 584, any one of Pantone 621-Pantone 627, Pantone 802, any one of Pantone 3285-Pantone 3435, any one of Pantone 5463-Pantone 5747, any one of Pantone 7478-Pantone 7498, or any one of RAL 6000-RAL 6038, Pantone 148-Pantone 154, any one of Pantone 156-Pantone 168, any one of Pantone 172-Pantone 175, any one of Pantone 470-Pantone 475, any one of Pantone 486-Pantone 489, any one of Pantone 712-Pantone 721, Pantone 804, Pantone 811, any one of Pantone 1205-Pantone 1685; or any one of RAL 2000-RAL 2013, Pantone 228-Pantone 275, any one of Pantone 511-Pantone 531, any one of Pantone 663-Pantone 669, any one of Pantone 681-Pantone 690, Pantone 807, Pantone 813 or Pantone 814, any one of Pantone 2395-Pantone 2695, Pantone 2715, Pantone 2725, any one of Pantone 2735-Pantone 2746, any one of Pantone 5115-Pantone 5315, or any one of RAL 4001-RAL 4012, Pantone 277-Pantone 314, any one of Pantone 317-Pantone 320, Pantone 325 or Pantone 326, any one of Pantone 532-Pantone 552, any one of Pantone 628-Pantone 662, Pantone 801, Pantone 808, any one of Pantone 2702-Pantone 2708, Pantone 2717 or Pantone 2718, Pantone 2727 or Pantone 2728, Pantone 2747 or Pantone 2748, Pantone 2757 or Pantone 2758, Pantone 2767 or Pantone 2768, any one of Pantone 2905-Pantone 3165, any one of Pantone 3242-Pantone 3278, any one of Pantone 5395-Pantone 5435, any one of Pantone 7453-Pantone 7477, any one of Pantone 7541-Pantone 7547, or any one of RAL 5000-RAL 5026, Pantone 169-Pantone 171, any one of Pantone 176-Pantone 277, any one of Pantone 483-Pantone 485, any one of Pantone 490-Pantone 510, any one of Pantone 670-Pantone 680, any one of Pantone 691-Pantone 711, Pantone 805 or Pantone 806, any one of Pantone 1765-Pantone 1955, any one of Pantone 2365-Pantone 2385, any one of Pantone 4985-Pantone 5035, or any one of RAL 3000-RAL 3033, Pantone 100-Pantone 147, Pantone 155, Pantone 379 or Pantone 380, any one of Pantone 386-Pantone 388, any one of Pantone 393-Pantone 399, any one of Pantone 454-Pantone 461, any one of Pantone 585-Pantone 620, Pantone 803, Pantone 809 or Pantone 810, any one of Pantone 3935-Pantone 3985, or any one of RAL 1000-RAL 1037, or a combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the article of clothing 600 includes an exterior surface (e.g., exterior surface 604 of
In some embodiments, the body 602 includes the hood 608. The hood 608 includes an interior surface 604 and an exterior surface 608 that is collectively defined by a neckline 610 of the hood 608.
In some embodiments, the hood 608 includes one or more pockets (e.g., pocket 620 of
In some embodiments, each pocket 620 in the one or more pockets 620 is configured to accommodate a porous ceramic stone (e.g., porous ceramic stone 700 of
In some embodiments, the pocket 620 includes a fastening mechanism (e.g., fastening mechanism 630 of
In some embodiments, a first pocket 620-1 in the one or more pockets 620 is disposed on a neckline (e.g., neckline 610 of
In some embodiments, the first pocket 620-1 is disposed at a distal end portion of the neckline 610. In some embodiments, the first pocket 620-1 is disposed at a proximal end portion of the neckline 610. In some embodiments, the first pocket 620-1 is disposed at a medial end portion of the neckline 610. In some embodiments, the first pocket 620-1 is disposed at a lateral end portion of the neckline 610. In some embodiments, the first pocket 620-1 is disposed parallel or substantially parallel to a perimeter of the neckline 610 of the hood 608.
In some embodiments, a second pocket 620-2 in the one or more pockets 620 is disposed on the interior surface of the hood 608.
In some embodiments, the second pocket 620-2 is disposed perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a perimeter of the neckline 610 of the hood 608. In some embodiments, the second pocket 620-2 is disposed oblique to the perimeter of the neckline of the hood 608.
In some embodiments, the interior surface and the exterior surface of the hood 608 are made of the first fabric 1302. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the hood 608 is made of the first fabric and the exterior surface of the hood 608 is made of a second fabric different than the first fabric. In some embodiments, the exterior surface of the hood 608 is made of the first fabric 1302 and the interior surface of the hood 608 is made of a second fabric 1304 different than the first fabric 1302.
In some embodiments, the first fastener 632-1 and the second fastener 632-2 are magnetized. For instance, in some embodiments, each of the first fastener 632-1 and the second fastener 632-2 is magnetized with a corresponding array of neodymium magnets. In some embodiments, the corresponding array of neodymium magnets of each respective fastener 632 is programed, or arranged, to induce a twist on and twist off releasable attachment effect of the first surface of the pocket 620 to the second surface of the pocket 620. For instance, in some embodiments, each magnet of each respective fastener 632 is programed with at least a first polarity and a second polarity, which are opposite polarities (e.g., a positive and a negative polarity), which ensures that corresponding fasteners 632 (e.g., first fastener 632-1 and second fastener 632-2) align when engaged, while also providing a sufficient attractive force between the respective fasteners 632 to prevent the magnets from becoming uncoupled accidentally. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
In some embodiments, the first fastener 632-1 includes a first plurality of engagement elements that extend from a first surface of the first fastener 632-1. Moreover, the second fastener 632-2 includes a second plurality of engagement elements that extend from a second surface of the second fastener 632-2 and is configured to engage a subset of the first plurality of engagement elements of the first fastener 632-1. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the pocket 620 is configured such that the first plurality of engagement elements engages a subset of the second plurality of engagement elements, in which the engagement by first plurality of engagement elements enables the first fastener 632-1 to releasably fasten to the second fastener 632-2, which adjusts a configuration of the pocket 620 between the open configuration and the closed or configuration.
In some embodiments, the first fastener 632-1 and/or the second fastener 632-2 are recessed within the neckline 610 of the hood 608. For instance, in some embodiments, some or all of the first fastener 632-1 is recessed within the first surface of the hood 608 and/or a seam of the hood 608, which allows for the some or all of the first fastener 632-1 to be concealed from the vision of an external subject. In some embodiments, the slider mechanism of the fastening mechanism protrudes from the neckline of the hood 608, whereas the first fastener 632-1 and/or the second fastener 632-2 are recessed within the neckline 610 of the hood 608. Accordingly, in some such embodiments, by recessing the first fastener 632-1 and/or the second fastener 632-2 within the neckline 610 of the hood 608, the pocket 620 is formed with a sleek appearance that is hidden when in the closed configuration.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism 630 includes one or more stitches. For instance, in some embodiments, the fastening mechanism 630 is configured to permanently enclose the porous ceramic stone 700 within the pocket 620, which prevents the subject from removing the porous ceramic stone 700. In some embodiments, the one or more stitches includes on or more bar tack stitches.
In some embodiments, each pocket 620 in the one or more pockets 620 further includes a welt, which forms an edge portion of the pocket 620. In some embodiments, the welt is formed interposing between a first portion of the first surface and a second portion of the first surface of the pocket 620. For instance, in some embodiments, the welt is visible when viewing the interior surface of the hood 608.
In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism 630 includes an adhesive material that is configured to bond the first surface and the second surface. In some embodiments, the adhesive material is disposed on an interior surface of the pocket 620, which allows for the adhesive material to adhere to an opposing surface of the pocket 620 to change the pocket 620 to a closed configuration.
In some embodiments, the first surface of the pocket 620 includes a plurality of apertures (e.g., first aperture 1400-11 of
All referenced cited herein are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and for all purposes to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/458,530, entitled “The Bliss Hoodie: Microbliss Cotton, Subscription Based Re-Infusion via Wool Balls and Laundry Pods, and Air-Tight Packaging of Micro-Encapsulated Direct to Consumer Garments,” filed Apr. 11, 2023, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63458530 | Apr 2023 | US |
