Wearable Towel
Disclosed herein are embodiments for a wearable towel. The towel may be carried by the user in a manner similar to a shirt. It may allow for quick access to a towel when needed. Stitching may be used to taper the towel to a person's body.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 61/382,421 filed on Sep. 13, 2010, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe present invention relates generally to a wearable towel garment.
BACKGROUNDA towel is a piece of absorbent fabric used for drying. There are many types of towels, such as bath towels, beach towels, kitchen towels, sports towels, and the like, which serve different purposes. Conventional towels, such as those mentioned above, may be carried by a person by tying the towel around the waist or torso.
SUMMARYDisclosed herein are embodiments for a wearable towel. The towel may be carried by the user in a manner similar to a shirt. It may allow for quick access to a towel when needed. Stitching may be used to taper the towel to a person's body.
This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter is not limited to limitations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure.
A more detailed understanding may be had from the following description, given by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
In describing preferred embodiments of the subject matter of the present disclosure, as illustrated in the Figures, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The claimed subject matter, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
The wearable towel, as disclosed herein, may allow a person to have a towel accessible on his/her body. This may create a usefulness to the wearer. A wearable towel may soak up as much perspiration as any towel.
The wearable towel may drape the body to absorb moisture. It can absorb water, perspiration, and act as a barrier against wind or sun. The wearable towel, for example, may be used as a conventional towel, a cover up, and a sun guard garment.
The wearable towel may be worn from a hotel room directly to poolside or beachside, for example. It may eliminate the need to carry both a t-shirt and a towel. It may fully drape the chest to waist area and the upper back to lower back areas. This may allow for total moisture absorption and sun protection of these areas. The wearable towel may be easily removed to absorb moisture from other parts of the body and placed back in its original position. For example, it may be removed with a natural overhead motion when an athlete checks into a sports game.
Athletes may use the wearable towel during time out, huddles, halftime, and bench time. The wearable towel may be worn to maintain body heat and comfort. It may be used while working out, walking, and jogging. It may be used after getting out of the shower or bath. The wearable towel may be used at beaches and at pools. It may be used as a cover up and a towel. The wearable towel may also provide a comfortable and protective surface for laying upon or lounging while sun bathing.
A wearable towel may be used during massage or physical therapy, wherein the towel may provide easy access to the client's back and shoulders, while keeping the client warm. A wearable towel may be used to wipe oils and massage gels from hands during and after a massage or therapy session, in the same manner as a towel. The wearable towel may be personalized with the spa or other establishment's name and/or logo. It offers the wearer the convenience of wearing one garment for multiple uses. The wearable towel may offer different moisture absorption selections, which may be constructed based on the intended use of the wearable towel (e.g., swimming versus football).
Stitching 310 may allow for the towel to have a fitted and/or tapered look. In
Although a wearable towel has been described in connection with the exemplary embodiments of the various figures, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments may be used or modifications and additions may be made to the described embodiments without deviating from the embodiments. Figures are not drawn to scale and may be viewed in conjunction with the detailed description. Although features and elements are described above in particular combinations, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that each feature or element can be used alone or in any combination with the other features and elements. Therefore, the wearable towel as described herein should not be limited to any single embodiment, but rather should be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims.
Claims
1. A wearable towel comprising:
- a towel-like material;
- a head opening, wherein the wearable towel tapers when worn.
2. The wearable towel of claim 1, wherein the tapering is based on length-wise stitching of the towel.
3. The wearable towel of claim 1, wherein the tapering is based on a direct shape-type method of manufacturing.
4. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising a fastener.
5. The wearable towel of claim 4, wherein the fastener is positioned on a shoulder section of the towel.
6. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising a shoulder section cut to give a sleeveless look when the towel is worn.
7. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising a shoulder section elongated cut to cover the arm of the towel wearer when worn.
8. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising detachable child-safe fasteners.
9. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising a chamois-type material.
10. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising a hook and loop fastener,
- wherein the hook and loop fastener holds the wearable towel together when attached,
- and wherein the hook and loop fastener may be joined to prevent the towel from unfolding when folded.
11. The wearable towel of claim 3, wherein the tapering is provided by stitching selected from the group consisting of width-wise stitching, double width-wise stitching, V-cut stitching, zig-zag stitching, diagonal stitching, double diagonal stitching, length-wise stitching, double length-wise stitching, and combinations thereof.
12. The wearable towel of claim 2, further comprising a zipper, the zipper moving length-wise on the towel.
13. The wearable towel of claim 1, further comprising means for affixing a belt, wherein the means for affixing a belt comprise holes, loops, or and combinations thereof.
14. The wearable towel of claim 1, wherein the tapering is provided by length-wise stitching of the towel, wherein the length-wise stitching is approximately along the same axial line as the head opening.
15. A method of creating a wearable towel, the method comprising:
- cutting a towel in a plurality of sections;
- reconnecting the cut towel along cut lines of the plurality of sections, wherein the reconnection of the towel gives the wearable towel a tapered look when worn, and wherein a centrally disposed opening is formed to allow passage of a head.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein reconnecting comprises stitching.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein reconnecting comprises a zipper.
18. The method of claim 15, further comprising cutting the towel widthwise.
19. The method of claim 16, further comprising cutting the towel lengthwise.
20. The method of claim 19, further comprising child safe detachable fasteners attached along the widthwise cut of the towel.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 13, 2011
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2012
Inventor: Derrick Jermaine Blade (Stone Mountain, GA)
Application Number: 13/159,031