Article of clothing providing increased air circulation

Abstract

The article of clothing providing increased air circulation is a garment to which numerous panels are attached. In some embodiments the article of clothing is made from a wide gauge mesh material having modesty panels incorporated therein, or a liner beneath the mesh material. In other embodiments, the article of clothing is formed from a plurality of straps joined together to form a garment framework having first strips of hook and loop material attached to the outward facing surface of the straps, and a plurality of fabric panels having mating second strips of hook and loop material affixed to the peripheral border of the inward facing surface of the panels, so that panels can be added or removed as desired. In another embodiment, the article of clothing is formed from a garment body having strips of wide gauge mesh material defining openings in the garment at desired locations.

1 . An article of clothing providing increased air circulation for a wearer thereof, comprising: 
 a frame having first strips of hook and loop fastening material disposed on an outer surface of the frame; and    a plurality of detachable fabric panels attached to the frame, the panels each having second strips of hook and loop fastening material disposed around a peripheral border of an inner surface of each panel, the second strips of hook and loop fastening material mating with the first hook and loop fastening material to attach the panels to the frame.    
   
   
       2 . The article of clothing according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises a plurality of foundation strips defining a waist, leg openings, a crotch, and connecting strips corresponding to seams joining the waist, leg openings and crotch, whereby the frame defines a framework for a garment selected from the group consisting of shorts, panties, and swim trunks.  
   
   
       3 . The article of clothing according to  claim 2 , wherein said plurality of panels comprises front and rear leg panels.  
   
   
       4 . The article of clothing according to  claim 3 , wherein said panels are made from spandex.  
   
   
       5 . The article of clothing according to  claim 4 , wherein said plurality of panels further comprises a crotch panel removably attached to the frame.  
   
   
       6 . The article of clothing according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises: 
 a strap dimensioned and configured for encircling a torso;    fasteners attached to opposing ends of the strap; and    a pair of bra cup frames attached to the strap, the first strips of hook and loop fastening material being attached to the bra cup frames.    
   
   
       7 . The article of clothing according to  claim 6 , further comprising means for adjusting the bra cup frames to a desired size.  
   
   
       8 . The article of clothing according to  claim 6 , wherein said bra cup frames are circular.  
   
   
       9 . The article of clothing according to  claim 6 , wherein said panels comprise a pair of bra cups each of the bra cups having defining an opening dimensioned for receiving a breast into the cups and a lip disposed around the opening, the second strips of hook and loop material being affixed to the lips around the bra cup openings.  
   
   
       10 . An providing increased air circulation for a wearer thereof, comprising a garment body having a wide gauge net fabric material defining a plurality of openings within the garment body.  
   
   
       11 . The article of clothing according to  claim 10 , wherein said garment body comprises a pair of pants.  
   
   
       12 . The article of clothing according to  claim 10 , wherein said wide gauge net fabric material defines openings of between three quarters of an inch and two inches between adjacent parallel strands or cords.  
   
   
       13 . The article of clothing according to  claim 10 , wherein said garment body comprises an outerwear garment.  
   
   
       14 . The article of clothing according to  claim 10 , wherein said garment body comprises an underwear garment.