SLEEVE

Abstract

According to an aspect, there is provided a snug-fit garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's body and methods of making same. The garment includes a double-layered sleeve having a width and length. The double-layered sleeve including an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer. The outer sleeve layer at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer. At least one of the outer sleeve layer and the inner sleeve layer is compressive. A space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The garment also includes one or more permanent or detachable attachments between the inner and outer sleeve layers for securing the outer sleeve layer over the inner sleeve layer thereby preserving the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

Description

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of garments and in particular sleeves.

BACKGROUND

Athletic sleeves are typically compression arm sleeves designed to wrap a wearer's forearm and bicep, which result in reduced muscle vibrations and energy loss that come from impact and movement as well as reduced swelling from muscle vibrations and tears. Athletic sleeves with additional functions are needed.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides for garments, such as athletic sleeves, that allow for keeping objects close to a wearer's arm, or other parts of the wearer's body. Another example use of the garment is to provide targeted arm support (or other parts of the wearer's body) for the wearer while simultaneously providing storage capabilities. Embodiments of the garments of the present disclosure are provided below, and may be worn covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm or other parts of the wearer's body.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment includes an elongated knit tube having a width and length and one or more permanent attachment between inner and outer sleeve portions for securing the outer sleeve portion over the inner sleeve portion thereby preserving a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The knit tube including the inner sleeve portion proximate a first end and a outer sleeve portion proximate a second end. The knit tube includes a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The outer sleeve portion is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion to form a double layered sleeve and the space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion is substantially folded over the length of the inner sleeve portion, such that the first and second ends of the knit tube overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a permanent top attachment proximate to the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the garment includes one or more permanent or detachable attachment positioned between the fold and the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a permanent partway attachment point for securing the outer sleeve portion at a point along the length of the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion includes a first length portion folded over and secured onto the inner sleeve portion at said point, and a second length portion configured for rolling out over the rest of the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the second length portion of the outer sleeve portion is rolled out over the inner sleeve portion, such that the outer sleeve portion is substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion, and that the first and second ends of the knit tube overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a permanent or detachable top attachment proximate to the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment includes a seam.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment is heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment extends partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the detachable attachment includes a button, a toggle, a hook and eye, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic band, laces, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a plurality of attachments such that divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions into a plurality of pockets.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment includes an elongated knit tube having a width and length and one or more fastener for securing an outer sleeve portion over an inner sleeve portion thereby preserving a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The knit tube includes the inner sleeve portion proximate a first end and the outer sleeve portion proximate a second end The knit tube includes a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The outer sleeve portion is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion to form a double layered sleeve and a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the one or more fastener include a button, a toggle, a hook and eye, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic band, laces, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion partially covers the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion includes a first length portion folded over said at least part of the inner sleeve portion, and a second length portion configured for rolling out over the rest of the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a plurality of fasteners for securing the outer sleeve portion over the inner sleeve portion at a plurality of points along their lengths.

In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners are interchangeable and wherein the outer sleeve portion is secured onto the inner sleeve portion at any one of the plurality of points.

In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions into a plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion includes one or more opening in continuity with a storage space defined by the one or more of the plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the opening is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment includes an elongated knit tube having a width and length and a plurality of permanent attachments between an inner and an outer sleeve portion and located at intervals along the length of the knit tube for securing the outer sleeve portion over the inner sleeve portion and to divide a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions into a plurality of pockets for storing an object. The knit tube includes the inner sleeve portion proximate a first end and the outer sleeve portion proximate a second end. The knit tube includes a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The outer sleeve portion is inverted and folded over the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion forming a double layered sleeve and the space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The outer sleeve portion has one or more opening in continuity with a storage space defined by the plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments includes seams.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments are heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments extend at least partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments extend around the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the opening is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

In some embodiments, the knit tube includes a circular wrist opening at the fold and a circular bicep opening at the first and second ends. The wearer's arm extends through the knit tube from the bicep opening to the wrist opening when worn.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment includes a double layered elongated knit tube having a width, a length, a bicep end, and a wrist end, at least one permanent attachment between an inner and an outer sleeve layers for securing the outer sleeve layer over the inner sleeve layer, and a space between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The knit tube includes the inner sleeve layer and the outer sleeve layer. The outer sleeve layer at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer. The knit tube includes a circular wrist opening at the wrist end and a circular bicep opening at the bicep end. The wearer's arm extends through the knit tube from the bicep opening to the wrist opening when worn. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the garment includes one permanent attachment located proximate to the wrist end or the bicep end for securing the outer sleeve layer to the inner sleeve layer.

In some embodiments, the one permanent attachment includes a circumferential attachment enclosing the space between the inner and out sleeve layers wrist end or the bicep end.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a plurality of permanent attachments between the inner and outer sleeve portions and located along the length of the knit tube, thereby dividing the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions into a plurality of segments each including a pocket having a storage space.

In some embodiments, the storage spaces are continuous with each other.

In some embodiments, the garment includes one or more opening in continuity with the storage space.

In some embodiments, the opening is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment includes a seam.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment is heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the knit tube includes one or more zone. Each zone includes a stitch pattern or material for imparting an attribute to the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, breathability.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion, the inner sleeve portion, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions comprise the one or more zones.

In some embodiments, the outer or inner sleeve portions include one or more zones of same or different attributes from the zones of the other sleeve portion, preferably different attributes.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion, the inner sleeve portion, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions include one or more of a bicep zone, an elbow zone, an inner elbow zone, a forearm zone, and a wrist zone, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion includes the zones.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve includes a compression zone to constrain the at least one pocket.

In some embodiments, the knit tube includes a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the inner and outer sleeve portions include different materials or different fabric weight.

In some embodiments, the object is ice.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion includes a thicker material for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the knit tube includes one or more tab.

In some embodiments, the first end, the second end, both the first and second ends, or the bicep end of the knit tube include a tab.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a further tab at the fold or the wrist end of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve includes the tab, preferably proximate to the second end, for facilitating insertion of the object into the pocket.

In some embodiments, the garment further includes a key holder, a strap, a hook strap, a smart watch opening, or a combination thereof.

According to an aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing an athletic sleeve. The method includes knitting an elongated tube having an inner sleeve portion proximate a first end and a outer sleeve portion proximate a second end, folding the knit tube along a fold along a transverse width of the knit tube between the inner and outer sleeve portions, inverting the outer sleeve portion to fold said outer sleeve portion over at least partway along the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion forming a double layered sleeve and a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions, and affixing the inverted outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve at one or more attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve, wherein said space comprise at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the method further includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion such that the first and second ends of the knit tube overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve at a top attachment point proximate to the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion at a partway attachment point along the length of the inner sleeve portion.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve.

In some embodiments, the method includes forming a pocket between each adjacent pair of attachment points.

In some embodiments, the method includes forming at least one opening in the outer sleeve portion in continuity with the pockets.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion comprises stitching a seam at the one or more attachment points.

In some embodiments, affixing the outer sleeve portion includes heat and/or adhesive bonding the inner and outer sleeve portions at the one or more attachment points.

In some embodiments, the one or more attachment points extend partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the method includes forming a circular wrist opening at the fold and forming a circular bicep opening at the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, knitting the elongated tube includes knitting a stitch pattern or with a material to form one or more zone, each zone imparting an attribute to the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, breathability.

In some embodiments, knitting the elongated tube includes forming the one or more zones in the outer sleeve portion, the inner sleeve portion, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions.

In some embodiments, the outer or inner sleeve portions include one or more zones of same or different attributes from the zones of the other sleeve portion, preferably different attributes.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion, the inner sleeve portion, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions include one or more of a bicep zone, an elbow zone, an inner elbow zone, a forearm zone, and a wrist zone, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion includes the zones.

In some embodiments, knitting the tube includes knitting with a circular knit machine or a sock knitting machine.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting the tube with a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting the inner and outer sleeve portions from different materials or to form different fabric weights.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion includes a thicker material for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting or attaching one or more tab to the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting or attaching a to the first end, the second end, or both the first and second ends of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting or attaching a further tab at the fold.

According to an aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing an athletic sleeve. The method includes knitting an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, inserting the inner sleeve within the outer sleeve to form a double-layered sleeve with a space defined between the inner and outer sleeves, affixing the outer sleeve to the inner sleeve at one or more attachment points along the length of double-layered sleeve. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

According to an aspect, there is provided a snug-fit garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's body. The garment includes a double-layered sleeve having a width and length. The double-layered sleeve including an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer. The outer sleeve layer at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer. At least one of the outer sleeve layer and the inner sleeve layer is compressive. A space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The garment also includes one or more permanent or detachable attachments between the inner and outer sleeve layers for securing the outer sleeve layer over the inner sleeve layer thereby preserving the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve includes an elongated tube. The elongated tube comprising an inner sleeve portion proximate a first end of the elongated tube, an outer sleeve portion proximate a second end of the elongated tube, and a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions. The outer sleeve portion is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion to form the double-layered sleeve.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion is substantially folded over the length of the inner sleeve portion, such that the first and second ends of the elongated tube overlap or are proximate to each other. At least one of the one or more permanent or detachable attachments is formed proximate to the first and second ends of the elongated tube.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent or detachable attachments comprise a seam, a heat bonded seam, and/or adhesive bonded seam.

In some embodiments, the garment includes a plurality of attachments that divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers into a plurality of segments, each segment comprising a pocket having a storage space. The outer sleeve layer comprises one or more openings in continuity with the storage space defined by the one or more of the plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the storage spaces are continuous with each other.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve includes one or more zones. Each zone imparts a different attribute to the double-layered sleeve.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, and breathability.

In some embodiments, the one or more zones includes one or more of a bicep zone, an elbow zone, an inner elbow zone, a forearm zone, and a wrist zone, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve comprises a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the object is ice.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve layer comprises a material thicker than the outer sleeve layer for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve comprises one or more tabs.

According to some embodiments, there is provided a method of manufacturing an athletic sleeve. The method includes knitting an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer, inserting the inner sleeve layer within the outer sleeve layer to form a double-layered sleeve with a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers, and affixing the outer sleeve layer to the inner sleeve layer at one or more attachment points along the length of the double-layered sleeve. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, knitting the inner sleeve layer and the outer sleeve layer includes knitting an elongated tube having an inner sleeve portion proximate a first end of the elongated tube and a outer sleeve portion proximate a second end of the elongated knit tube, and inserting the inner sleeve layer within the outer sleeve layer includes folding the elongated tube along a fold along a transverse width of the elongated tube between the inner and outer sleeve portions and inverting the outer sleeve portion to fold said outer sleeve portion over at least partway along the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion forming the double-layered sleeve and the space defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion such that the first and second ends of the elongated tube overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion at a top attachment point proximate to the first and second ends of the elongated tube.

In some embodiments, the method includes affixing the outer sleeve layer to the inner sleeve layer at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve layer and forming a pocket between each adjacent pair of the plurality of attachment points.

In some embodiments, knitting the inner sleeve layer and the outer sleeve layer includes knitting a stitch pattern or with a material to form one or more zones, each zone imparting an attribute to the double-layered sleeve.

In some embodiments, the method includes knitting or attaching one or more tab to the double-layered sleeve.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Embodiments of the garments are described throughout reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of sleeves configured to be worn on the human body, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates a close up view of a tab on a folded sleeve, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3A illustrates an extended view of an inner sleeve and outer sleeve before being bonded to one another forming a sleeve, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3B illustrates an extended view of an elongated knit tube sleeve with an inner sleeve portion and outer sleeve portion, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4 illustrates an inverted and folded sleeve construction, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 5 illustrates an extended view of an elongated knit tube having multiple zones, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 6 illustrates an outer sleeve having multiple zones, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 7A shows a front view of the interior of an athletic sleeve with multiple zones, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 7B shows a rear view of the interior of the athletic sleeve with multiple zones of FIG. 7A, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates a close up view of a permanent attachment between an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 9 illustrates interior view of bonded pockets, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 10 illustrates slit pocket openings, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 11 illustrates the sleeve worn on a human body with ice between the inner and outer layers, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 12 shows a process diagram for a method of fabricating a sleeve, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 13 shows a process diagram for a method of fabricating a sleeve using an elongated sleeve, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Numerous details are set forth to provide an understanding of the examples described herein. The examples may be practiced without these details. The description is not to be considered as limited to the scope of the examples described herein.

The present disclosure provides for garments for arms, such as athletic sleeves, having space between two layers of materials or fabric for the construction of pockets. In example embodiments, the space is created when an elongated sleeve, such as a knit tube, is inverted and folded on itself. In alternative embodiments, the space is created when two sleeves are combined, with one serving as the inner sleeve and the other as the outer sleeve to form a double-layered sleeve. In some embodiments, the layers of the garment define the pockets and the space between the layers comprise the storage space of the pockets. In some embodiments, pockets are constructed in the space between the layers. Pockets may be constructed by attaching a pouch, a flap, a mesh, or other structures to an outer sleeve or an inner sleeve. In some embodiments, the garment comprises one sleeve to be worn on one arm. In other embodiments, the garment comprise two sleeves to be worn on both arms. While the following discussion uses the term “sleeve”, the “sleeves” described herein refer to a structure configured to generally encircle a portion of the wearer (e.g., to encircle an arm, a leg, a torso, a neck, a head, etc.). Furthermore, the terms “sleeve” may generally refer to a tubular structure (e.g., outer sleeve 110 and inner sleeve 120) and may be interchangeable with “tube” (e.g., knit tube).

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of sleeves 2 configured to be worn on the human body, according to some embodiments.

The garment 1 as shown in FIG. 1 can be configured to be worn on a wearer's arms with one sleeve 2 on for each arm. In some embodiments, the garment 1 can be produced from a single elongated knit tube 3 folded back within itself at folding region 150 to define an inner sleeve of the knit tube 120 and an outer sleeve of the knit tube 110. This folding provides for a space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110. As used herein, the terms “inner” and “outer” refer to orientation in relation to the wearer. The inner sleeve of the knit tube 120 is configured to be worn on the inside of the garment 1 towards the wearer (e.g., in contact with the wearer's, for example, arm, or in contact with another article of clothing worn underneath garment 1). The outer sleeve of the knit tube 110 is configured to be worn on the outside of garment 1 towards the surrounding environment.

The sleeve 2 can have a closed end (e.g., at the folding region 150 as illustrated in FIG. 1, alternatively at the closure formed by joining end 117 of the outer layer 110 and end 127 of the inner layer 127 as described in greater detain with regard to FIG. 2A) proximate to the wrist and an open end proximate to the bicep for exemplary purposes only. As used herein, the outer layer 110 and inner layer 120 of sleeve 2 may also be referred to as the outer sleeve 110 and inner sleeve 120 of sleeve 2. In some embodiments, the open end may be proximate to the wrist while the closed end is proximate to the bicep. In preferred embodiments, the sleeve 2 covers the wearer's biceps over the elbow and extends to the wrist when worn. In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 covers at least the wearer's biceps when worn. In one embodiment the folding region 150 is positioned proximate to the wearer's biceps when worn. In one embodiment, the folding region 150 is positioned proximate to the wearer's elbows when worn. In some embodiments, the garment covers at least the wearer's forearm when worn. In some embodiments, sleeve 2 is configured to be worn along another segment of the arm not between the wrist and bicep. For example, sleeve 2 could be configured to be worn on an arm segment defined by the fingertips and the shoulder or on any segment therebetween (e.g., fingertips, wrists, forearm, elbow, bicep, and shoulder). In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 is configured to extend over the wrist and part of the hand, and has a thumbhole. In some further embodiments, the sleeve 2 can be configured to be worn on the leg of the wearer (e.g., along a segment defined by any of the toes, foot, ankle, calf, knee, thigh, and groin). In some further embodiments, the sleeve 2 can be configured to be worn on the neck and/or forehead. In some further embodiments, the sleeve 2 can be configured to be worn on the torso or elsewhere.

The space between the inner sleeve 120 and the outer sleeve 110 can be configured for storing objects. For example, water bottles, snacks, phones, camera, keys, padding, or cards. In some embodiment, the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 comprises pockets for storing objects. In some embodiments, the sleeves or the pockets are configured to have a certain shape, elasticity, location, or the like, to keep the objects in a desired position relative to the wearer. In some embodiments, the space between the sleeves 110 and 120 is for storing objects to assist with the thermoregulation of the wearer (e.g., to assist with heating or cooling). In some embodiments, the space between the sleeves 110 and 120 is for storing, for example, ice, ice cubes, ice packs, gel packs, air-activated heat pack, supersaturated solution heat pack (snap and heat), or battery-powered heat pack. In some embodiments, the wearer can insert ice into the space between the sleeves 110 and 120 to aid in keeping the wearer's arms cool. In some embodiments, the wearer can insert ice between the inner sleeve 120 and the wearer's arm to aid in keeping the wearers arms cool. This may be beneficial, for example, for wearers intending to exercise or otherwise exert themselves under hot weather conditions.

In one embodiment, the sleeve 2 can be a cooling sleeve designed for storing ice between an outer sleeve 110 and an inner sleeve 120 with pocket(s) to add and remove ice from the sleeve. Additional pockets may be used to store water bottles, snacks, keys, cards, or the like. The inner sleeve 120 may be thicker than the outer sleeve 110 to protect the skin from over icing/cold damage. The pockets can be designed to have the elasticity to hold the ice and adjust as the ice melts. In some embodiments, the pockets further comprise perforations or mesh regions for drainage as the ice melts or for improved breathability. The fabric can be selected or designed to retain water/moisture as the ice melts for active cooling functionality. A moisture retaining fabric or combination of fabric layers allows for an increase cooling effect. In some embodiments, a tab 125 (e.g., tag) can be located on the outer sleeve 110 to assist in ice insertion within the athletic sleeve pockets, to pull the opening away from the body. In some embodiments the tab 125 can be positioned on the inner sleeve 120 to assist the wearer with athletic sleeve taking off, repositioning, putting on.

In one embodiment, the sleeve 2 can be a warming sleeve designed for storing a heat pack between an outer sleeve 110 and an inner sleeve 120 to add and remove the heat pack from the sleeve. Additional pockets may be used to store water bottles, snacks, keys, cards, or the like. The pockets can be designed to have the elasticity to hold the heat pack in place against target areas of the arm (i.e. target certain muscles). The fabric can be selected or designed to wick moisture and/or provide thermal properties (i.e. provide insulation and/or facilitate heat transfer). A moisture wicking fabric or a combination of fabric layers allows for sweat to move from the inner sleeve 120 to the outer sleeve 110 for evaporation.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 or the inner surface of the garment in contact with the wearer comprise in part or whole a silicon gripper or ribbed texture on the interior against the wearer's body. Such embodiments may improve grip of the sleeve 2 when worn by the wearer. This can be particularly beneficial if the wearer's skin becomes sweaty or otherwise wet (e.g., from condensation or melting ice). In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 may provide sufficient compression to support sleeve 2 staying in place near bicep, wrist, and/or elbow.

In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 can be designed to accommodate a smart watch, sensor, HR monitor, (global positioning system) GPS device, or the like worn on a wearer wrist or upper arm. In some embodiments, an opening can be provided through both layers 110 and 120. In some embodiments, an opening can be provided through the inner sleeve 120 with an adjustable covering provided through an opening in the outer sleeve 110. In some embodiments, the opening can be provided in the outer sleeve 110. In some embodiments, the opening can be a combination of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 is constructed with pockets for holding a phone camera/camera positioned to shoot video while in motion. In some embodiments, bonded materials, additional compressive materials, gripping surfaces, tabs, fasteners, reflective details, functional details, surface treatments to improve UVB, rain, snow, repellence, decorative details, or the like can be added to the sleeve 2. In some embodiment, the sleeve 2 can be designed to accommodate padding or protective padding such as padding for thermoregulation, protection of the arm, elbow, wrist or another portion of the body, cushioning and/or safety when performing a sport or athletic activity, or the like. In some embodiments, a portion of the inner sleeve 120 or outer sleeve 110 or both can be constructed of a mesh type material providing breathability, visibility into a pocket, decreased sleeve weight, skin contact for a sensor, and/or additional advantages.

In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 is made of one or more materials, fibers, yarns, or fabric. In some embodiments, the material(s) is chosen based on type, stitch direction, thickness, weight, surface treatment, aesthetic properties, supporting breathability, moisture retention, moisture wicking, UV protection, gripper surface, and/or stretch. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 can be made of the same material(s). In other embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 can be made of different materials or different combinations of materials. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 120 is made of a thinner material than the outer sleeve 110 for breathability. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 120, the outer sleeve 110, or both the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 can be made from a mesh material. In one embodiment, the inner sleeve 120 is made of a mesh material for breathability. In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 can be made from sun protective fabric, and the garment 1 is configured to provide UVB sun protection. In one embodiment, the outer sleeve 110 comprise an absorbent material for wiping the wearer's face or wiping off sweat from the wearer.

While the sleeves 2 are illustrates as a garment 1 that is two athletic sleeves, the sleeves 2 may form part of a larger garment 1 such as, for example, a shirt with built in sleeves 2 as described herein. Further example garments 1 may include pants with the sleeves 2 encircling all or a portion of the legs, a shirt with a sleeve 2 acting as a turtle neck, etc.

FIG. 2 illustrates a close up view of a tab 125 on a folded sleeve 2 (on end 126 of the inner sleeve 120), according to some embodiments.

The tab 125 can be used to more easily don and doff the sleeve 2 by providing the wearer with a point to grip to pull it up the arm or off the arm. In some embodiments, the tab 125 can be configured to extend off of the end of inner sleeve knit tube 126 (as illustrated in FIG. 1) for this purpose or to be a separate component that is adhered to end of inner sleeve knit tube 126 (as illustrated in FIG. 2). In some embodiments, a tab 125 can be positioned on the end of outer sleeve knit tube 115 for similar donning and doffing purposes (as illustrated in FIG. 4). Additionally, positioning the tab 125 on the end of outer sleeve knit tube 115 may also provide the wearer with and advantageous grip point to widen the opening between the end of outer sleeve knit tube 115 and end of inner sleeve knit tube 126 to better accommodate object (e.g., ice) insertion.

In some embodiments, to facilitate access to the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110, a tab 125 can be provided on one of the ends 126 and/or 115 for gripping by the wearer (or someone else). The tab 125 is illustrated as being on the end of the inner sleeve 126, however it is also conceived that the tab 125 could be positioned on the end of the outer sleeve 115 (see, for example, FIG. 4), or even proximate to the folding region 150. In some embodiments, the tab 125 can be a loop. In such embodiments, the loop may be configured to receive a wearer's finger as, for example, a hook to facilitate access to the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110. In some embodiments, the tab 125 can be any extending member. In some embodiments, the tab 125 may be replaced with a hole in one or both of the ends 126 and 115 into which the wearer can latch to access the space between the inner and outer sleeves.

FIG. 3A illustrates an extended view of an inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 before being bonded to one another forming a sleeve 2, according to some embodiments.

As described above, the sleeve 2 may be formed from a two separate sleeves 110 and 120 which are subsequently bonded together. The inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 of FIG. 3A shows what it can look like before the inner sleeve 120 in inserted into outer sleeve 110 and the two are bound together to define the space between. The outer sleeve 110 may have an end 117 opposite end 115 and the inner sleeve 120 may have an end 127 opposite end 126. In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 may be bound to the inner sleeve 120 by attaching (e.g., bonding, stitching, or otherwise connecting) end 117 to end 127. In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 and the inner sleeve 120 can be bound together before the inner sleeve 120 is inserted into outer sleeve 110 (which may then generally be fabricated using a method similar to the elongated sleeve 3 described below). In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 may be inserted into the outer sleeve 110 and then bound together.

FIG. 3B illustrates an extended view of an elongated knit tube sleeve 3 with an inner sleeve portion 120 and outer sleeve portion 110, according to some embodiments.

As described above, the sleeve 2 may be formed from a single elongated knit tube 3. The elongated knit tube 3 of FIG. 3B shows what it can look like before the elongated knit tube 3 is inverted and folded onto itself to generate the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 defining the space between. In some embodiments, the elongated knit tube 3 is made by circular knit, for example using a sock machine manufacture procedure, and may be seamless. In some embodiments, the seamless construction can incorporate one or more of a flatlock stitching, active seam stitching, interlock stitching, and overlock stitching, seam stitching for defining pockets, shaping, tensioning, adjustment, comfort, performance or the like. In some embodiments, the elongated knit tube 3 can use a flat knit and then be formed into a tube using cut and sew construction.

In one embodiment, the sleeve 2 can be manufactured as engineered woven sleeve 2 including a single-layer woven portion at a first end and a double-layer woven portion seamlessly joined with the single layer woven portion and having two independent woven layers forming the outer sleeve 110 and the inner sleeve 120. The double-layer woven portion forms a space/pocket between the outer layer 110 and the inner layer 120 of the sleeve 2. The single-layer woven portion and/or the double-layer woven portion can be engineered with a first stretching modulus zone with a first level of stretchability and a second stretching modulus zone with a second level of stretchability, the second level of stretchability being different than the first level of stretchability.

In one embodiment, the tab 125 can be integral to the elongated knit tube 3. In another embodiment, the tab 125 can be affixed to the elongated knit tube 3. In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 further comprises an end of outer sleeve knit tube 115. When the elongated knit tube 3 is inverted and folded over itself at folding region 150, the ends 126 and 115 can be proximate to one another. In some embodiments, one of the ends 126 and 115 may be slightly longer than the other to provide a pull tab for easier donning and/or removing of the sleeve 2. In some embodiments, the ends 126 and 115 overlap.

In some embodiments, a knit tube defining the inner tube 120 and a knit tube defining the outer tube 120 include different fibers and or yarns, different yarn weights, different fiber shapes, different yarn structures, different yarn sheath structures and compositions, different pigments, different coatings or the like. In some embodiments, the fibers and yarns are made with materials that have special light performance and/or thermal conductivity that enables efficient infrared transmission and/or infrared conversion and/or infrared emission and/or heat dissipation. In some embodiments, the fibers are made with an infrared transmissive polymer, or a composite polymer containing infrared light transmissive compounds, infrared light conversion compounds, or infrared emissive compounds, or thermal conductive compounds, or blend of these compounds. In some embodiments, material properties of the fiber, yarn, knit pattern, or the like provide one or more of a high level of absorption, moisture retention, considerations for a higher modulus when wet, Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF), cooling sensation against the skin, warming sensation against the skin, moisture wicking. In some embodiments the dual layer construction provides a greater range of Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF).

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110, or a portion thereof, is light reflective, glow in the dark, reactive to a chemical or environmental factor, has a hydrophobic quality, has a wind resistance quality, has a quality such as color changing that provides an indication of UV exposure, temperature, or the like.

FIG. 4 illustrates an inverted and folded sleeve construction 2, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4 shows an elongated knit tube 3 that has been inverted and folded over itself to form a sleeve 2. In this embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 can comprise an end of outer sleeve knit tube 115 and a tab 125. The inner sleeve 120 can comprise an end of inner sleeve knit tube 126. In some embodiments, a seam 130 may result when the elongated tube 3 is fabricated from a flat material that needed to be adhered to itself to form the elongated tube 3. In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 may be fabricated from a material made using a circular stitch thereby obviating the need for the seam 130. In some embodiments, one or more seam may be added to a circular knit construction to provide one or more of improved appearance, fit, shaping, a curve similar to the bend of a wearer's arm, a shaping related to anatomy, muscle groups, or the like.

FIG. 5 illustrates an extended view of an elongated knit tube 3 having multiple zones 160, according to some embodiments.

In some embodiments, the elongated knit tube 3 (and consequently a finished sleeve 2) include technical zones 160 (including at least one zone 160 and 160a-160r) resulting from variation in regions/stitched techniques and/or material composition to improve stretch, breathability, higher sweat regions, compression based on the wearer's anatomy, activity, expected pocket use, and expected range of motion. In some embodiments, the zones 160 comprise panels with variable stretch/compression. In some embodiments, the sleeve 2 can incorporate multiple zones 160 (including at least one zone 160 and 160a-160r). For example, FIG. 5 shows an elongated knit tube 3 with multiple zones 160. These zones 160 may include one or more of bicep cuff 160a, 160h, wrist cuff 160f, pull tabs 125, defined zones throughout the inner sleeve portion 160b, 160c, 160d, 160e, and defined zones throughout the outer sleeve portion 160g. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 comprise multiple zones 160. In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 comprise multiple zones 160. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 and outer sleeve portion 110 comprise multiple zones 160. The zones 160 of the inner sleeve portion 120 may differ or correspond to the zones 160 of the outer sleeve portion 110. The various zones 160 of the elongated knit tube 3 confer one or more attributes. For example, the zone 160 may provide one or more of different textures, stretch, stretch direction, fiber/yarn composition, thickness, elasticity, breathability, compression, moisture retention or wicking properties, hydrophobic properties, hydrophilic properties, or other characteristics to provide different performance features. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and the outer sleeve 110 have zones 160 providing different stretch, thickness, or other properties (e.g., stitch directions, stitch gauge, stitch patterns). Changing the stitch direction can provide a sleeve that stretches more or less in a specific direction. Articulation can also be built in around joints with breathability and/or holes (e.g., at the elbow and behind knee crease). The sleeves 110 and 120 can also be made of different thickness and/or strength to apply more support and/or compression (e.g., more compression at the bicep, less compression in the forearm). In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120, outer sleeve 110, or both may comprise a compressive material for support.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 have zones 160 that correspond to one another (e.g., if fabricated from an elongated tube 3, then the zones 160 would be mirrored about the line A-A). In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 has zones 160 that do not correspond to zones 160 of the outer sleeve 110. For example, in FIG. 5, the inner sleeve 120 includes four different zones 160b, 160c, 160d and 160e while the outer sleeve 110 includes only one zone 160g. The different zones 160 can provide different material attributes between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 of the tube. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 can be configured with greater compression than the outer sleeve 110. In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 can be configured with greater compression than the inner sleeve 120.

In some embodiments, limited or zoned compression on the outer sleeve 110 can enable the wearer to fill pockets. For example, in FIG. 4 the outer sleeve 110 provides light weight, non-compressive material with good elasticity and recovery. This type of material may offer a good material to accept objects (e.g., ice) when inverted and folded over itself and worn by the wearer. The elasticity may enable the outer sleeve 120 to expand to accommodate objects. The end of outer sleeve 115 may be made from a low compressive fit material, for keeping objects within the space or pockets between in inner and outer sleeve. Alternatively, the outer sleeve 110 may be used, having multiple zones 160 providing different levels of compression.

The folding region 150 (generally configured to be proximate to the wrist, but other configurations are conceived) and/or the end of inner sleeve knit tube 126 may be fabricated from material with good stretch and recovery that is able to stay put. This may be beneficial for keeping the sleeve 2 at the correct placement on the wearer, in particular while engaging in strenuous activities. Having good stretch and recovery at the folding region 150 may also be beneficial for holding the weight of the objects (e.g., ice) inserted into the sleeve when worn by the wearer, thereby keeping the sleeve 2 in position while counteracting gravitational forces, such as from the stored objects.

FIG. 6 illustrates an outer sleeve 110 having multiple zones 160, according to some embodiments.

Alternately, or in combination with any of the aforementioned zones 160, FIG. 6 shows with an outer sleeve 110 (as part of an elongated knit tube 3 or affixed to an inner sleeve 120) having multiple zones 160i, 160j, 160k, 160l.

FIG. 7A shows a front view of the interior of an athletic sleeve 2 with multiple zones 160, according to some embodiments. FIG. 7B shows a rear view of the interior of the athletic sleeve 2 with multiple zones 160 of FIG. 7A, according to some embodiments.

Alternately, or in combination with any of the aforementioned zones 160, FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, shows another example of a sleeve 2 having multiple technical zones 160m, 160n, 160o, 160p, 160q, and 160s. These technical zones 160 may provide beneficial performance properties. In some embodiments, there can be different zonal characteristics for the elbow bend on the front and back portion. For example, the front bend (160o) typically has greater breathability and the back bend (160s) greater compression. Furthermore, the differently shaped zones 160o and 160s can provide precise support for the front and back elbow bend.

The tab 125 can be front facing for ease of adding, for example, ice in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B.

The sleeve 2 can include lower than medical grade compression, with one or more compression zones 160 of 20 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or less. In some embodiments there are two or more compression regions defined by the technical zones. For example, a mild compression region might be 10-15 mmHg and a moderate compression region might be 15-20 mmHg. In some embodiments, a mild compression region might have multiple compression levels (for example, 10 and 15 mmHg) and/or a moderate compression region might have multiple compression levels (for example 15, 17 and 20 mmHg). In some embodiments, zones 160 define areas within a layer of the double-layer sleeve 2 with specific qualities such as compression, breathability, elasticity and elastic recovery, direction of stretch, directions of stretch, and other qualities.

FIG. 8 illustrates a close up view of a permanent attachment 131 between an inner sleeve 120 and an outer sleeve 110, according to some embodiments.

In one embodiment, a single permanent attachment 131 is provided at the end of the sleeve 2 proximate to the bicep, and the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 form one continuous pocket. As shown in FIG. 8, sleeve 2 has a permanent attachment 131 securing the outer sleeve end 126 to the inner sleeve end 115. The permanent attachment 131 located at a single point along the circumference of the sleeve 2, leaving a gap between the outer sleeve end 126 to the inner sleeve end 115. In some embodiments, this gap allow for access of the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110. In some embodiments, the attachment 131 extends partially along the circumference of the sleeve 2. In some embodiments, the attachment 131 extends fully around the circumference of the sleeve 2 and an opening is provided to access the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 (as described in greater detail below regarding FIG. 9 and FIG. 10). In one embodiment, a single permanent attachment 131 is provided at a point partway along the length of the sleeve 2. In this embodiment, a portion of the outer sleeve 110 is secured to the inner sleeve 120, while the remainder of the outer sleeve 110 may optionally be rolled over the inner sleeve 120.

To keep the outer sleeve 110 secured over the inner sleeve 120, one or more attachments 131 can be provided between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110. Attachments 131 may be permanent attachments or detachable attachments. In some embodiments, one or more attachments 131 between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 secures the outer sleeve 110 over the inner sleeve 120. In some embodiments, a combination of permanent and detachable attachments 131 secure the outer sleeve 110 over the inner sleeve 120. In some embodiments, these attachment points 131 can be secured and disengaged as needed. Examples of permanent attachments 131 include, but are not limited to, a seam, a heat bonded attachment, an adhesive bonded attachment, or combinations thereof. Examples of detachable attachments 131 include, but are not limited to, a fastener, a toggle, a hook and eye, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic band, laces, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, a seam along at least a portion of the length of the garment secures the outer sleeve 110 and inner sleeve 120 together.

In some embodiments, a plurality of permanent attachments 131 or combination of permanent and detachable attachments 131 are provided at spaced apart distances along the length of the sleeve 2. The plurality of attachments 131 divide the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 into a plurality of pocket spaces for storing one or more objects. The attachments 131 are positioned to divide the space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 into a plurality of pocket sections based on compatibility with muscle locations, anatomical form, and/or movement patterns. In some embodiments, bartacking and structural reinforcement of pockets are provided. In one embodiment, the plurality of pocket spaces are continuous with each other and accessible from a single opening, such as the gap between the outer sleeve end 126 to the inner sleeve end 115 proximate to the bicep as shown in FIG. 8. In one embodiment, the plurality of pocket spaces are accessible from a wrist opening. In some embodiments, one or more openings (as described below) provide access to the plurality of pocket spaces. In some embodiments, one or more pocket spaces are continuous with one or more of top, bottom, side, slit, or a combination pocket access openings. In some embodiments, one or more pocket spaces are continuous with perforated openings, providing drainage. In some embodiments, one or more pocket space has a first and second portion defined by a more compressive zone 160r between the first and second portion such that an object may be inserted and contained in one portion or both portions.

FIG. 9 illustrates interior view of bonded pockets 140 and 141, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 10 illustrates slit pocket openings 145 and 146, according to some embodiments.

In some embodiments, additional bonded pocket bags (e.g., pockets 140 and 141) are provided to the double layer pocket construction in one or more of inside the inner sleeve 120, between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110, on the outside of the outer sleeve 110.

As shown in FIG. 9, sleeve 2 can be formed by attaching pocket pouches 140 and 141 to the outer sleeve 110 receive the objects. The sleeve 2 can comprise, for example, upper pocket 140 proximate to the wearer's bicep and lower pocket 141 proximate to the wearer's forearm. Configuring sleeve 2 in this way may facilitate a more even distribution of, for example, ice and facilitate adding, for example, ice when one of the regions runs low.

Various types of pocket openings 145 and 146 and/or pocket constructions can be applied. For example, pockets may have dividers, additional key loops/securing bands, coin pockets side a pocket pouch. Examples of pocket openings include, but are not limited to, a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening. Turning to FIG. 10, sleeve 2 is shown with exemplary upper slit opening 145 to access the upper pocket 140 proximate to the wearer's bicep and lower slit opening 146 to access the lower pocket 141 proximate to the wearer's forearm. As explained above, other configuration of pocket openings 145 and 146 can be applied. These openings 145 and 146 can be configured to provide the wearer with ready access to specific pockets. The openings 145 and 146 may further be configured to provide advantageous material properties (i.e. compression material around the pockets or pocket openings) to keep open easily when the wearer needs to insert an object, but stay secure when the object is inserted (to ensure the object doesn't escape).

FIG. 11 illustrates the sleeve worn on a human body with ice between the inner and outer layers, according to some embodiments.

As illustrated in FIG. 11 the garment 1 described herein may, in some embodiments, be worn on the portion of the arm between the wrist and the bicep. The wearer may be able to insert, for example, ice into the space between the inner and outer layers. This ice may provide cooling to the wearer as it melts, wets, and/or evaporates. The inner layer 120 provide a layer of protection to ensure that the ice is not in direct contact with the wearer's skin. Such garments 1 may be advantageous to wear when doing strenuous activities in hot environments and/or for long periods of time (e.g., marathon running in the summer).

FIG. 12 shows a process diagram for a method 1200 of fabricating a sleeve 2, according to some embodiments.

To manufacture the sleeve 2, an inner sleeve 120 and an outer sleeve 110 can be knit (block 1202). The inner sleeve 120 can then be inserted into the outer sleeve 110 to form a double-layered sleeve 2 (block 1204). The inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 may then be affixed together at an attachment point 131 (block 1206). In some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 may be separately manufactured and affixed together into the double-layered sleeve 2 described herein. For example, referring to FIG. 3A, the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 may be affixed the ends 127 and 117, respectively, to form a closed end.

FIG. 13 shows a process diagram for a method 1300 of fabricating a sleeve 2 using an elongated sleeve 3, according to some embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 3B, in some embodiments, the inner sleeve 120 and the outer sleeve 110 may be manufactured as a continuous sleeve (e.g., an elongated sleeve 3). In such embodiments, an elongated sleeve 3 is knitted having an inner sleeve portion 120 and a outer sleeve portion 110 (block 1302). The elongated sleeve 3 is folded along a fold line A-A between the inner sleeve portion 120 and outer sleeve portion 110 (block 1304). Inverting the outer sleeve portion 110 to fold over the inner sleeve portion 120, such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120, forms a space between the inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 (block 1306). The inner sleeve 120 and outer sleeve 110 are affixed as described above (block 1308).

EMBODIMENTS

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment 1 covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment 1 includes an elongated knit tube 3 having a width and length and one or more permanent attachment 131 between inner sleeve portion 120 and outer sleeve portion 110 for securing the outer sleeve portion 110 over the inner sleeve portion 120 thereby preserving a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The knit tube 3 including the inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 and a outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115. The knit tube 3 includes a fold along a transverse width A-A between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The outer sleeve portion 110 is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120 to form a double layered sleeve 2 and the space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 120 is substantially folded over the length of the inner sleeve portion 110, such that the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3 overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a permanent top attachment 131 proximate to the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes one or more permanent or detachable attachments 131 positioned between the fold A-A and the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a permanent partway attachment point 130 for securing the outer sleeve portion 110 at a point along the length of the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 includes a first length portion folded over and secured onto the inner sleeve portion 120 at said point, and a second length portion configured for rolling out over the rest of the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the second length portion of the outer sleeve portion 110 is rolled out over the inner sleeve portion 120, such that the outer sleeve portion 110 is substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion 120, and that the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3 overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a permanent or detachable top attachment 131 proximate to the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment 131 includes a seam.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment 131 is heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment 131 extends partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the detachable attachment 131 includes a button, a toggle, a hook and eye, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic band, laces, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a plurality of attachments such that divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 into a plurality of pockets.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment 1 covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment 1 includes an elongated knit tube 3 having a width and length and one or more fastener 131 for securing an outer sleeve portion 110 over an inner sleeve portion 120 thereby preserving a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The knit tube 3 includes the inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 and the outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115. The knit tube 3 includes a fold along a transverse width A-A between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The outer sleeve portion 110 is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120 to form a double layered sleeve 2 and a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the one or more fastener 131 include a button, a toggle, a hook and eye, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic band, laces, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 partially covers the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 includes a first length portion folded over said at least part of the inner sleeve portion 120, and a second length portion configured for rolling out over the rest of the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a plurality of fasteners 131 for securing the outer sleeve portion 110 over the inner sleeve portion 120 at a plurality of points along their lengths.

In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 131 are interchangeable and wherein the outer sleeve portion 110 is secured onto the inner sleeve portion 120 at any one of the plurality of points.

In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 131 divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 into a plurality of pockets 140, 141.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 120 includes one or more opening 145, 146 in continuity with a storage space defined by the one or more of the plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the opening 145, 146 is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment 1 covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment 1 includes an elongated knit tube 3 having a width and length and a plurality of permanent attachments 131 between an inner and an outer sleeve portion and located at intervals along the length of the knit tube 3 for securing the outer sleeve portion 110 over the inner sleeve portion 120 and to divide a space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 into a plurality of pockets 140, 141 for storing an object. The knit tube 3 includes the inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 and the outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115. The knit tube 3 includes a fold along a transverse width A-A between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The outer sleeve portion 110 is inverted and folded over the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 substantially covers the full length of the inner sleeve portion 120 forming a double layered sleeve 2 and the space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The outer sleeve portion 110 has one or more opening 145, 146 in continuity with a storage space defined by the plurality of pockets 140, 141.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments 131 includes seams.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments 131 are heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments 131 extend at least partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the plurality of permanent attachments 131 extend around the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the opening 145, 146 is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

In some embodiments, the knit tube 3 includes a circular wrist opening at the fold A-A and a circular bicep opening at the first and second ends 126, 115. The wearer's arm extends through the knit tube 3 from the bicep opening to the wrist opening when worn.

According to an aspect, there is provided a garment 1 covering at least a portion of a wearer's arm. The garment 1 includes a double layered knit 2 tube having a width, a length, a bicep end, and a wrist end, at least one permanent attachment 131 between an inner and an outer sleeve layers 120, 110 for securing the outer sleeve layer 110 over the inner sleeve layer 120, and a space between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110. The knit tube 2 includes the inner sleeve layer 120 and the outer sleeve layer 110. The outer sleeve layer 110 at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer 120. The knit tube 2 includes a circular wrist opening at the wrist end and a circular bicep opening at the bicep end. The wearer's arm extends through the knit tube 2 from the bicep opening to the wrist opening when worn. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes one permanent attachment 131 located proximate to the wrist end or the bicep end for securing the outer sleeve layer 110 to the inner sleeve layer 120.

In some embodiments, the one permanent attachment 131 includes a circumferential attachment enclosing the space between the inner and out sleeve layers 120, 110 wrist end or the bicep end.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a plurality of permanent attachments 131 between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 and located along the length of the knit tube 2, thereby dividing the space between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 into a plurality of segments each including a pocket having a storage space.

In some embodiments, the storage spaces are continuous with each other.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes one or more opening 145, 146 in continuity with the storage space.

In some embodiments, the opening 145, 146 is a slit opening, perforation opening, flap opening, or a closable opening.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment 131 includes a seam.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent attachment 131 is heat bonded, and/or adhesive bonded.

In some embodiments, the knit tube 2 includes one or more zone 160. Each zone 160 includes a stitch pattern or material for imparting an attribute to the knit tube 2.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, breathability.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110, the inner sleeve portion 120, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 comprise the one or more zones 160.

In some embodiments, the outer or inner sleeve portions 120, 110 include one or more zones 160 of same or different attributes from the zones 160 of the other sleeve portion 110, 120, preferably different attributes.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110, the inner sleeve portion 120, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 include one or more of a bicep zone 160, an elbow zone 160, an inner elbow zone 160, a forearm zone 160, and a wrist zone 160, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 includes the zones 160.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 includes a compression zone 160 to constrain the at least one pocket 140, 141.

In some embodiments, the knit tube 2 includes a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 include different materials or different fabric weight.

In some embodiments, the object is ice.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 includes a thicker material for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the knit tube 2 includes one or more tab 125.

In some embodiments, the first end 126, the second end 115, both the first and second ends 126, 115, or the bicep end of the knit tube 2 include a tab 125.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a further tab 125 at the fold A-A or the wrist end of the knit tube 2.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve 110 includes the tab 125, preferably proximate to the second end 115, for facilitating insertion of the object into the pocket.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 further includes a key holder, a strap, a hook strap, a smart watch opening, or a combination thereof.

According to an aspect, there is provided a method 1300 of manufacturing an athletic sleeve. The method 1300 includes knitting an elongated tube 3 having an inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 and a outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115 (block 1302), folding the knit tube 3 along a fold along a transverse width A-A of the knit tube 3 between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 (block 1304), inverting the outer sleeve portion 110 to fold said outer sleeve portion 110 over at least partway along the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120 forming a double layered sleeve 2 and a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 (block 1306), and affixing the inverted outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve 120 at one or more attachment points 131 along the length of the inner sleeve 120 (block 1308), wherein said space comprise at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 further includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3 overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve 120 at a top attachment point 131 proximate to the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve portion 120 at a partway attachment point along the length of the inner sleeve portion 120.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve portion 120 at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes forming a pocket 140, 141 between each adjacent pair of attachment points.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes forming at least one opening 145, 146 in the outer sleeve portion 110 in continuity with the pockets 140, 141.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 comprises stitching a seam 130 at the one or more attachment points.

In some embodiments, affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 includes heat and/or adhesive bonding the inner and outer sleeve portions at the one or more attachment points.

In some embodiments, the one or more attachment points 131 extend partially along the circumference of the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes forming a circular wrist opening at the fold A-A and forming a circular bicep opening at the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, knitting the elongated tube 3 includes knitting a stitch pattern or with a material to form one or more zones 160, each zone 160 imparting an attribute to the knit tube.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, breathability.

In some embodiments, knitting the elongated tube 3 includes forming the one or more zones 160 in the outer sleeve portion 110, the inner sleeve portion 120, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110.

In some embodiments, the outer or inner sleeve portions 120, 110 include one or more zones 160 of same or different attributes from the zones 160 of the other sleeve portion 110, 120, preferably different attributes.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110, the inner sleeve portion 120, or both the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 include one or more of a bicep zone 160, an elbow zone 160, an inner elbow zone 160, a forearm zone 160, and a wrist zone 160, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 includes the zones 160.

In some embodiments, knitting the tube 3 includes knitting with a circular knit machine or a sock knitting machine.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes knitting the tube 3 with a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes knitting the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 from different materials or to form different fabric weights.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve portion 120 includes a thicker material for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes knitting or attaching one or more tab 125 to the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes knitting or attaching a to the first end 126, the second end 115, or both the first and second ends 126, 115 of the knit tube 3.

In some embodiments, the method 1300 includes knitting or attaching a further tab 125 at the fold A-A.

According to an aspect, there is provided a method 1200 of manufacturing an athletic sleeve 2. The method 1200 includes knitting an inner sleeve 120 and an outer sleeve 110 (block 1202), inserting the inner sleeve 120 within the outer sleeve 110 to form a double-layered sleeve 2 with a space defined between the inner and outer sleeves 120, 110 (block 1204), affixing the outer sleeve 110 to the inner sleeve 120 at one or more attachment points 131 along the length of double-layered sleeve 2 (block 1206). The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

According to an aspect, there is provided a snug-fit garment 1 covering at least a portion of a wearer's body. The garment 1 includes a double-layered sleeve 2 having a width and length. The double-layered sleeve 2 including an inner sleeve layer 120 and an outer sleeve layer 110. The outer sleeve layer 110 at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer 120. At least one of the outer sleeve layer 110 and the inner sleeve layer 120 is compressive. In some embodiments, the material provides the compressive quality. In some embodiments, the construction provides the compressive quality. In some embodiments, the compressive quality is provided by a combination of the material and construction. A space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110. The garment 1 also includes one or more permanent or detachable attachments 131 between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110 for securing the outer sleeve layer 120 over the inner sleeve layer 110 thereby preserving the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve 2 includes an elongated tube 3. The elongated tube comprising an inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 of the elongated tube 3, an outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115 of the elongated tube 3, and a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110. The outer sleeve portion 110 is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120 to form the double-layered sleeve 2.

In some embodiments, the outer sleeve portion 110 is substantially folded over the length of the inner sleeve portion 120, such that the first and second ends 126, 115 of the elongated tube 3 overlap or are proximate to each other. At least one of the one or more permanent or detachable attachments 131 is formed proximate to the first and second ends 126, 115 of the elongated tube 3.

In some embodiments, the one or more permanent or detachable attachments 131 comprise a seam, a heat bonded seam, and/or adhesive bonded seam.

In some embodiments, the garment 1 includes a plurality of attachments that divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110 into a plurality of segments, each segment comprising a pocket having a storage space. The outer sleeve layer 110 includes one or more openings 145, 146 in continuity with the storage space defined by the one or more of the plurality of pockets.

In some embodiments, the storage spaces are continuous with each other.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve 2 includes one or more zones 160. Each zone 160 imparts a different attribute to the double-layered sleeve. In some embodiments, the different zones 160 may differ in material and/or knit pattern and/or knit material and/or stitch pattern and/or thread composition.

In some embodiments, the attribute includes one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, and breathability.

In some embodiments, the one or more zones 160 includes one or more of a bicep zone, an elbow zone, an inner elbow zone, a forearm zone, and a wrist zone, each with a different attribute.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve 2 comprises a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

In some embodiments, the object is ice.

In some embodiments, the inner sleeve layer 120 includes a material thicker than the outer sleeve layer 110 for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

In some embodiments, the double-layered sleeve 2 includes one or more tabs 125.

According to some embodiments, there is provided a method 1200 of manufacturing an athletic sleeve 2. The method 1200 includes knitting an inner sleeve layer 120 and an outer sleeve layer 110 (block 1202), inserting the inner sleeve layer 120 within the outer sleeve layer 110 to form a double-layered sleeve 2 with a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers 120, 110 (block 1204), and affixing the outer sleeve layer 110 to the inner sleeve layer 120 at one or more attachment points 131 along the length of the double-layered sleeve 2 (block 1206). The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

In some embodiments, knitting the inner sleeve layer 120 and the outer sleeve layer 110 (block 1202) includes knitting an elongated tube 3 having an inner sleeve portion 120 proximate a first end 126 of the elongated tube 3 and a outer sleeve portion 110 proximate a second end 115 of the elongated knit tube 3 (block 1302), and inserting the inner sleeve layer 120 within the outer sleeve 110 layer (block 1204) includes folding the elongated tube 3 along a fold along a transverse width A-A of the elongated tube 3 between the inner and outer sleeve portions 120, 110 (block 1304) and inverting the outer sleeve portion 110 to fold said outer sleeve portion 110 over at least partway along the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the outer sleeve portion 110 covers around the inner sleeve portion 120 forming the double-layered sleeve 2 and the space defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions (block 1306).

In some embodiments, the method 1200 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve portion 120 such that the first and second ends 126, 115 of the elongated tube 3 overlap or are proximate to each other.

In some embodiments, the method 1200 includes affixing the outer sleeve portion 110 to the inner sleeve portion 120 at a top attachment point 131 proximate to the first and second ends 126, 115 of the elongated tube 3.

In some embodiments, the method 1200 includes affixing the outer sleeve layer 110 to the inner sleeve layer 120 at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve layer and forming a pocket between each adjacent pair of the plurality of attachment points.

In some embodiments, knitting the inner sleeve layer 120 and the outer sleeve layer 110 (block 1202) includes knitting a stitch pattern or with a material to form one or more zones 160, each zone 160 imparting an attribute to the double-layered sleeve 2.

In some embodiments, the method 1200 includes knitting or attaching one or more tab 125 to the double-layered sleeve 2.

Although the embodiments have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments or examples described in the specification. As can be understood, the examples described above and illustrated are intended to be exemplary only.

For example, the present invention contemplates that any of the features shown in any of the embodiments described herein, may be incorporated with any of the features shown in any of the other embodiments described herein, and still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A snug-fit garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's body comprising: a double-layered sleeve having a width and length, the double-layered sleeve comprising an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer, wherein the outer sleeve layer at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer, wherein at least one of the outer sleeve layer and the inner sleeve layer is compressive, and wherein a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers; andone or more permanent or detachable attachments between the inner and outer sleeve layers for securing the outer sleeve layer over the inner sleeve layer thereby preserving the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers, wherein said space comprise at least one pocket for storing an object.

2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the double-layered sleeve comprises an elongated tube, the elongated tube comprising an inner sleeve portion proximate a first end of the elongated tube, an outer sleeve portion proximate a second end of the elongated tube, a fold along a transverse width between the inner and outer sleeve portions, and wherein the outer sleeve portion is inverted and folded over at least a part of the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion to form the double-layered sleeve.

3. The garment of claim 2, wherein the outer sleeve portion is substantially folded over the length of the inner sleeve portion, such that the first and second ends of the elongated tube overlap or are proximate to each other, at least one of the one or more permanent or detachable attachments is formed proximate to the first and second ends of the elongated tube.

4. The garment of claim 1, wherein the one or more permanent or detachable attachments comprise a seam, a heat bonded seam, and/or adhesive bonded seam.

5. The garment of claim 1, comprising a plurality of attachments that divide the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers into a plurality of segments, each segment comprising a pocket having a storage space, and wherein the outer sleeve layer comprises one or more openings in continuity with the storage space defined by the one or more of the plurality of pockets.

6. The garment of claim 5, wherein the storage spaces are continuous with each other.

7. The garment of claim 1, wherein the double-layered sleeve comprises one or more zones, wherein each zone imparts a different attribute to the double-layered sleeve.

8. The garment of claim 7, wherein the attribute comprises one or more of fabric weights, compression, elasticity, recovery, and breathability.

9. The garment of claim 7, wherein the one or more zones comprise one or more of a bicep zone, an elbow zone, an inner elbow zone, a forearm zone, and a wrist zone, each with a different attribute.

10. The garment of claim 1, wherein the double-layered sleeve comprises a moisture-wicking material, a moisture-retaining material, or a combination thereof for active cooling.

11. The garment of claim 1, wherein the object is ice.

12. The garment of claim 11, wherein the inner sleeve layer comprises a material thicker than the outer sleeve layer for insulating the skin against ice when worn.

13. The garment of claim 1, wherein the double-layered sleeve comprises one or more tabs.

14. A method of manufacturing an athletic sleeve, the method comprising: knitting an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer;inserting the inner sleeve layer within the outer sleeve layer to form a double-layered sleeve, wherein a space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers;affixing the outer sleeve layer to the inner sleeve layer at one or more attachment points along the length of the double-layered sleeve, wherein said space comprise at least one pocket for storing an object.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein: knitting the inner sleeve layer and the outer sleeve layer comprises knitting an elongated tube having an inner sleeve portion proximate a first end of the elongated tube and a outer sleeve portion proximate a second end of the elongated knit tube;inserting the inner sleeve layer within the outer sleeve layer comprises: folding the elongated tube along a fold along a transverse width of the elongated tube between the inner and outer sleeve portions;inverting the outer sleeve portion to fold said outer sleeve portion over at least partway along the inner sleeve portion such that the outer sleeve portion covers around the inner sleeve portion forming the double-layered sleeve and the space defined between the inner and outer sleeve portions.

16. The method of claim 15, comprising affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion such that the first and second ends of the elongated tube overlap or are proximate to each other.

17. The method of claim 15, comprising affixing the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion at a top attachment point proximate to the first and second ends of the elongated tube.

18. The method of claim 14, comprising: affixing the outer sleeve layer to the inner sleeve layer at a plurality of attachment points along the length of the inner sleeve layer; andforming a pocket between each adjacent pair of the plurality of attachment points.

19. The method of claim 14, wherein knitting the inner sleeve layer and the outer sleeve layer comprises knitting a stitch pattern or with a material to form one or more zones, each zone imparting an attribute to the double-layered sleeve.

20. The method of claim 14, further comprising knitting or attaching one or more tab to the double-layered sleeve.