Tan-Through Sunglasses

Abstract

The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

1 - 20 . (canceled) 
   
   
       21 . A garment made from a first material, the first material being at least partially translucent to at least one spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, the first material being selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene fluoride, cellulosic plastics, copolyester ethers, and polyamide polymers. 
   
   
       22 . The garment of  claim 21  wherein the cellulosic plastic is Tenite®. 
   
   
       23 . The garment of  claim 21 , wherein the copolyester ether is Ecdel®. 
   
   
       24 . The garment of  claim 21 , the garment being selected from the group consisting of pants, vests, coats, jackets, hats, gloves. 
   
   
       25 . The garment of  claim 21 , the first material a layer of the garment. 
   
   
       26 . The garment of  claim 21 , the first material being woven or knitted. 
   
   
       27 . A garment, the garment being transparent to UV-A radiation and transparent to UV-B radiation. 
   
   
       28 . The garment of  claim 27 , further being opaque to visible light. 
   
   
       29 . The garment of  claim 27 , further being opaque to infrared radiation. 
   
   
       30 . The garment of  claim 27 , further being transparent to infrared radiation. 
   
   
       31 . The garment of  claim 27 , the garment being selected from the group consisting of pants, vests, coats, jackets, hats, gloves. 
   
   
       32 . A garment, the garment being opaque to UV-A radiation, opaque to UV-B radiation, and transparent to visible light. 
   
   
       33 . The garment of  claim 32 , further being transparent to infrared radiation. 
   
   
       34 . The garment of  claim 32 , further being opaque to infrared radiation. 
   
   
       35 . The garment of  claim 32 , the garment being selected from the group consisting of pants, vests, coats, jackets, hats, gloves.