Waterproof, thermally insulated undergarment for protection from sitting on wet or cold surfaces

Abstract

The present invention is a protective undergarment having an outer layer of a breathable waterproof fabric and an inner layer of a thermally insulated non-absorbent synthetic fabric. The purpose for the invention is to provide protection for skiers and others from sitting on wet, cold or snow covered surfaces. The undergarment, worn inside the outer pants of the user, is held in place by detachable elastic straps at the waist and above each knee. The undergarment only covers the user's crotch and posterior, from the waist down each leg to just above the knee.

1 . An undergarment which provides protection from sitting on wet or cold surfaces comprised of an outer layer of breathable waterproof fabric and a thermally insulating inner layer of a non-absorbent fabric, designed to cover only a user's crotch and posterior, from the waist down each leg to just above the knee, and which is held in place by detachable straps fastened at the user's waist and above each knee.  
   
   
       2 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein the breathable waterproof outer layer is comprised of a synthetic fabric selected from a class of waterproof breathable fabrics that include treated nylon or polyester or a fabric wherein a waterproof, breathable film is bonded to a durable synthetic fabric.  
   
   
       3 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein the inner insulating layer is comprised of a non-absorbent fabric selected from a class of synthetic fabrics that include pile or fleece.  
   
   
       4 . The undergarment of  claim 1  wherein the detachable straps are comprised of elastic bands, which are attached at the waist to create a waist belt and are attached just above the knees at the bottom to create leg straps.  
   
   
       5 . The elastic straps of  claim 4  to be attached by stitching at one end and held in place by hook and loop fasteners at the other end, so as to completely encircle the user's waist and each leg when closed.  
   
   
       6 . The elastic straps of  claim 4  to be enclosed within a tube formed by folding and stitching the undergarment fabric over the elastic without further attaching the elastic so that it may stretch within the tube.