Nike, Inc.

Kim Baschak

Christian Darby

Susan L Sokolowski

Luke A Pezzimenti

Iustinia Koshkaroff

Rebecca Pirkl Hurd

Stuart B Brown

David Sagan

Adam Parkinson

Stephanie J Scott

Collin Bailey

Olivia A Echols

Phyllis Michele Lininger

Shannon K Redell

Stacey L Hansen

Matthew J Hancock

Lucas Hartman

Matthew D Nordstrom

Stewart D Horner

Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item that promotes thermo-regulation through the use of engineered openings, venting, and/or stand-off structures. In exemplary aspects, 20-45% of the apparel item may comprise the engineered openings. Vents may be positioned on the apparel item in areas that experience high amounts of air flow to help channel air into the apparel item. The stand-off structures may be positioned on an inner-facing surface of the apparel item where they help to create a space between the apparel item and the wearer's body surface in which air can flow and help cool the wearer by promoting evaporative cooling.

Apparel thermo-regulatory system

A knit or woven article of unitary construction for forming a double-layer trim piece is provided. The article includes a first zone having a first set of apertures, a second zone having a second set of apertures, and a third zone interposed between the first zone and the second zone.

Double-layer trim piece

A cold-weather apparel item configured to promote breathability, provide warmth, and minimize distractions is provided herein. The cold-weather apparel item is formed from a composite fabric that is breathable and repels water. The cold-weather apparel item further comprises at least a hood lock cord system that maintains the hood of the apparel item in a secure position while not being used, inflow air ducts and outflow air ducts to provide ventilation, and a layered thumbhole assembly with overlapping panels that fits snugly around a wearer's thumbs when used.

Cold-weather apparel item

An apparel item having an integrated duct system for an upper torso of a wearer is provided herein. The integrated duct may be formed by permanently and discontinuously affixing a portion of the panels used to form the apparel item along their edges. Inflow air ducts may be positioned on the front of the apparel item and outflow air ducts may be positioned on the back of the apparel item.

Air duct ventilation system for apparel items

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Kim Baschak