Abstract: The present disclosure describes forming one or more vents within a decal or other decorative layer on an article of apparel that dynamically transition (e.g., without manual operation or manipulation) from a closed state to an open state in response to exposure to an external stimulus such as, for example, moisture in the form of perspiration. The vents provide breathability within the decorated region that would otherwise be hampered by the lack of breathability through the decal without the vents. An optional concealment layer comprising a permeable material such as mesh material conceals the wearer’s skin when the vents are open.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to systems, methods, and articles for producing a patterned film and using the patterned film to form a pattern of discrete overlay film structures on a substrate material. A uniform thickness of a film material is deposited on to a first surface of a run of carrier sheets, where each carrier sheet includes one or more holes extending there through. A first carrier sheet is extracted from the run of carrier sheets, and a second surface of the carrier sheet is positioned on a substrate material. Heat and/or pressure is applied to the film material to cause the film material to transfer to the substrate material through the one or more holes in the carrier sheet forming a pattern of discrete overlay film structures on the substrate material. The carrier sheet along with remaining portions of the film material is removed from the substrate material.

Abstract: Aspects herein provide for an article of apparel having one or more vent systems that dynamically transition to an open state when the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus. The vent system includes an adaptive structure affixed to the surface of a textile proximate to a slit in the textile. The adaptive structure, and the surrounding textile, changes in shape and/or dimension when exposed to the external stimulus causing the slit to dynamically transition to an open state and creating a vent opening. Once the external stimulus is removed, the adaptive structures and the underlying textile return to their pre-exposure dimensions causing the vent opening to transition to a closed state. The adaptive structure can be configured and positioned relative to the slit so that its effect on the shape and dimensions of the textile on either side of the slit are different.

Abstract: Hand-engaging devices include: (a) a base member having a first side for engaging a user's hand and an opposite second side providing a mount surface; and (b) a traction pad engaged with the mount surface. The traction pad may include a base surface and plural traction elements extending outward from the base surface. The traction elements may include a free end and/or a free edge spaced apart from the base surface. In some examples, a first set of the plural traction elements may include a one-piece structure forming a traction element base extending along a portion of the base surface of the traction pad and first and second traction elements. Each of these traction elements may extend away from the traction element base, through the base surface, and to a free end of the traction element that is spaced from an exposed face of the base surface.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to articles of apparel formed from a base textile and including a plurality of discrete overlay film structures affixed to the base textile at one or more locations on the article of apparel. When exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo an increase in dimension in at least the z-direction and the base textile undergoes a decrease in dimension in one or more of the x-direction and the y-direction.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to textile that includes a first layer formed from a first plurality of yarns or fibers. The first layer includes a first set of apertures, each aperture having a first opening size. The textile further includes a second layer formed from a second plurality of yarns or fibers. The second layer includes a second set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures is axially aligned with a corresponding aperture in the first set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures has a second opening size that is smaller than the first opening size of apertures in the first set of apertures. The first layer is relatively more hydrophilic than the second layer.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to textile that includes a first layer formed from a first plurality of yarns or fibers. The first layer includes a first set of apertures, each aperture having a first opening size. The textile further includes a second layer formed from a second plurality of yarns or fibers. The second layer includes a second set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures is axially aligned with a corresponding aperture in the first set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures has a second opening size that is smaller than the first opening size of apertures in the first set of apertures. The first layer is relatively more hydrophilic than the second layer.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to textile that includes a first layer formed from a first plurality of yarns or fibers. The first layer includes a first set of apertures, each aperture having a first opening size. The textile further includes a second layer formed from a second plurality of yarns or fibers. The second layer includes a second set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures is axially aligned with a corresponding aperture in the first set of apertures. Each aperture in the second set of apertures has a second opening size that is smaller than the first opening size of apertures in the first set of apertures. The first layer is relatively more hydrophilic than the second layer.

Abstract: A method for forming an article of footwear can include arranging a scaffold layer over a last having a shape of the article of footwear to form a scaffold assembly, where the scaffold layer comprises a textile with a mesh structure. The method can further include applying a liquid rubber to an upper portion and sole portion of the scaffold assembly to form one or more layers of rubber over the scaffold layer of the scaffold assembly, thereby forming a seamless article of footwear, and removing the formed article of footwear from the last.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to articles of apparel formed from a base textile and including a plurality of discrete overlay film structures affixed to the base textile at one or more locations on the article of apparel. When exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo an increase in dimension in at least the z-direction and the base textile undergoes a change in dimension in at least the z-direction to produce stand-off nodes.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a strap system having an adjustable stretch that is suitable for upper body garments, lower body garment, and articles such as bags, and articles of footwear. The strap system includes a pair of straps that are coupled together in a face sharing relationship by a coupling mechanism. One of the straps in the pair of straps has greater stretch properties than the other strap. A total stretch of the strap system is adjustable by moving the coupling mechanism along a length of the strap system.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to articles of apparel formed from a base textile and including a plurality of discrete overlay film structures affixed to the base textile at one or more locations on the article of apparel. When exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo an increase in dimension in at least the z-direction and the base textile undergoes a change in dimension in at least the z-direction to produce stand-off nodes.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a strap system having an adjustable stretch that is suitable for upper body garments, lower body garment, and articles such as bags and articles of footwear. The strap system includes a pair of straps that are coupled together in a face sharing relationship by a coupling mechanism. One of the straps in the pair of straps has greater stretch properties than the other strap. A total stretch of the strap system is adjustable by moving the coupling mechanism along a length of the strap system.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.

Abstract: Three-dimensional molds for use in liquid spray deposition techniques, and methods and systems for manufacturing articles of apparel using the same are provided. In one aspect, the three-dimensional molds comprise a base surface and a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion extends from the base surface to a tip or an edge of the respective protrusion, and each tip or edge forms an overhang over the base surface such that the article of apparel includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of overhangs formed by the plurality of protrusions. In another aspect, the methods of manufacturing an article of apparel comprises depositing a first layer of a first liquid material onto a three-dimensional mold including a plurality of openings and drying or curing the first liquid material on the three-dimensional mold to form the article of apparel.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.