Apparel – Body garments
Patent
1995-02-14
1998-11-03
Hale, Gloria
Apparel
Body garments
2239, 2 67, 2159, 2227, 2115, 22431, A41D 1300
Patent
active
058290575
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an article, namely apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The present invention also is an article such as apparel which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the outer surface of the apparel that will minimize frictional contact with external objects. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel and apparel with a low friction outer surface.
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Gunn Robert T.
Hale Gloria
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