Waterproof and breathable garment
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1. A light-weight, water-resistant garment comprising:
- a top portion having a front portion, a rear portion, first and second shoulder portions, and a top opening, wherein the shoulder portions are free of seams; and
a second portion attached at one end to one of the front portion or the rear portion;
wherein said garment is made of an integral material having an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer facing the interior of the garment being a wind and water resistant, water vapor permeable material and the outer layer located on the exterior of the garment being a mesh material having a textured surface capable of wicking water.
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Abstract
The invention is a sweatshirt-type garment that is designed to be breathable and substantially waterproof. The garment does not have any upwardly facing seams and is formed from a two-layer material. The inner layer of the material is a continuous, plastic film of waterproof material. The outer layer is a mesh material that functions to prevent sheeting of any water that impinges on the exterior of the garment.
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1. A light-weight, water-resistant garment comprising:
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a top portion having a front portion, a rear portion, first and second shoulder portions, and a top opening, wherein the shoulder portions are free of seams; and a second portion attached at one end to one of the front portion or the rear portion; wherein said garment is made of an integral material having an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer facing the interior of the garment being a wind and water resistant, water vapor permeable material and the outer layer located on the exterior of the garment being a mesh material having a textured surface capable of wicking water. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A light-weight, water-resistant garment comprising:
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a top portion having a front portion, a rear portion, first and second shoulder portions, and a top opening, wherein the shoulder portions are free of seams; and wherein said garment is made of an integral material having an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer facing the interior of the garment being a wind and water resistant, water vapor permeable material and the outer layer located on the exterior of the garment being a mesh material having a textured surface capable of wicking water. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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