Trousers for athlete particularly for cyclist and method of making the same

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention comprises cycling shorts comprising a layered chamois. The bicycle short for a cyclist, can comprise a nylon LYCRA® blend short; and a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises: a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breath-ability; a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer. The chamois top layer is comprised of a nylon LYCRA® blend suitable for accepting ink-sublimated graphics. The bicycle shorts are also configured in separate embodiments to comfort the male or female anatomy.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to cycling shorts and in particular cycling shorts with a designed to conform the anatomical figure of the cyclist. [0002] The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing an article or trousers / shorts for an athlete particularly for cyclist and a method of making the same. The cycling shorts minimize bunching and provide a substantially anatomically conformed padding for a cyclist's gender as is illustrated below with respect to the embodiments or configurations of the invention. Additionally, the cycling shorts can include one or more markings, including, but not limited to manufacturer, brand, size and care information. The markings can be performed without the inclusion of a tag at the waistband that can be a nuisance to the wearer by causing scratchy discomfort to adjacent skin. [0003] The region of a cyclist's anatomy that is in contact with the saddle (also commonly referred to as ...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention comprises cycling shorts comprising a layered chamois. The bicycle short for a cyclist, can comprise a nylon LYCRA® fabric blend short; and a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises: a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breathability; a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer. While Lycra is a preferred material for elasticized blend fabrics used in making the chamois and shorts of the present invention, other elasticized fabric blends may be used. The use of the term LYCRA® in describing aspects of the present invention should not be construed as limiting the invention but rather is used as an exemplary material in the context of the descriptions. The chamois top layer is comprised of a nylon Lycra blend suitable for accepting ink sublimated graphics. The bicycle shorts are also configured in separate embodiments to comfort the male or female anatomy. An advantage of the present invention is that comfort is provided to the cyclist. The shorts provide breathability and retain the identification of the manufacturer.

Problems solved by technology

As noted in the aforementioned cycling shorts do not provide gender specific padding nor do they provide a separately made chamois.

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