A waterproof garment comprising a waterproof garment textile 1 defining an opening 4, and a sealing sleeve 40 joined to the opening, the seal comprising a waterproof textile composite in the form of a tube from a first end joined to the garment by a seam to a second end 41 to receive a body part; wherein the textile composite comprises a stretchable textile with a waterproof coating layer applied thereto. Preferably the coating comprises a breathable polyurethane film. Preferably an elastomeric reinforcement 51, 52 is applied to the textile or coating in the form of one or more bands, and further preferably the reinforcement is also provided along the length of the seal (figure 9). The seal might be used at the neck, wrist, or ankle. Also claimed is the sealing sleeve alone. The seal can prevent ingress of water in a dry suit or in a waterproof jacket for sailing etc.
Sealing sleeve for waterproof garments
25.10.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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