Trousers for athlete particularly for cyclist and method of making the same

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention comprises cycling shorts comprising a layered chamois. The bicycle short for a cyclist, can comprise a nylon LYCRA® blend short; and a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises: a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breath-ability; a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer. The chamois top layer is comprised of a nylon LYCRA® blend suitable for accepting ink-sublimated graphics. The bicycle shorts are also configured in separate embodiments to comfort the male or female anatomy.

1 . An chamois for bicycle shorts comprising: 
 a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breathability;    a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and    a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer.    
   
   
       2 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 1  whereby the chamois is configured to provide comfort for a female cyclist's anatomy.  
   
   
       3 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 1  whereby the chamois is configured to provide comfort for a male cyclist's anatomy.  
   
   
       4 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the top layer is comprised of a polyester elasticized fabric blend suitable for accepting ink sublimated graphics.  
   
   
       5 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the bottom layer is comprised of a nylon elasticized fabric blend.  
   
   
       6 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the cushion layer is configured with a cutout area to minimize bunching of the chamois.  
   
   
       7 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the manufacturer.  
   
   
       8 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the source of goods.  
   
   
       9 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the size and care information.  
   
   
       10 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois provide trade dress of a manufacturer.  
   
   
       11 . A bicycle short for a cyclist, the bicycle short comprising: 
 a elasticized fabric blend short; and    a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises:    a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breathability;    a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and    a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer.    
   
   
       12 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 11  whereby the chamois is configured to provide comfort for a female cyclist's anatomy.  
   
   
       13 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 11  whereby the chamois is configured to provide comfort for a male cyclist's anatomy.  
   
   
       14 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the top layer is comprised of a polyester elasticized fabric blend suitable for accepting ink sublimated graphics.  
   
   
       15 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the bottom layer is comprised of an elasticized fabric blend.  
   
   
       16 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the cushion layer is configured with a cutout area to minimize bunching of the chamois.  
   
   
       17 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the manufacturer.  
   
   
       18 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the source of goods.  
   
   
       19 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois identify the size and care information.  
   
   
       20 . A chamois as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the graphics printed on the chamois provide trade dress of a manufacturer.  
   
   
       21 . A method of manufacturing shorts comprising the steps of: 
 a) assembling a chamois, the chamois having layers comprising: 
 a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breathability;  
 a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and  
 a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer;  
 whereby the top and bottom layers are sewn together and form a chamois envelope, the envelope containing the cushion layer of the chamois; and  
   b) fixing the chamois assembled in step a) by stitching the chamois envelope to a crotch area of the shorts.