Bib

Abstract

The disclosure provides a textile composition and bib for use by infants and adults.

1 . A bib comprising:
 a layer of absorbent material;   a laminated composite comprising:
 a breathable material; and 
 a water resistant or water repellant material laminated to the breathable absorbent material, wherein the water resistant or water repellant material of the laminated composite faces outwardly; wherein the breathable material is located between the water resistant or water repellant material and the layer of absorbent material; 
   a neck encompassing section comprising a substantially circular opening for the neck of a subject, the opening comprising
 a proximal portion; and 
 a distal portion, the distal portion comprising a coupling, where in the coupling fastens at the distal portion around the subject's neck; and 
   a body section of the bib that is a larger semicircular shape than the neck section.   
   
   
       2 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the layer of absorbent material comprises cotton, terri-cloth, rayon, wool, corduroy, nylon, fleece, chenille, denim or a cotton-polyester material. 
   
   
       3 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling is selected from the group consisting of a hook-loop system, a snap, and a button. 
   
   
       4 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material comprises an intimate blend fabric. 
   
   
       5 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material comprises a cotton-polyester blend. 
   
   
       6 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein the water resistant or water repellant material comprises a polymeric material. 
   
   
       7 . The bib of  claim 6 , wherein the polymeric material comprises a polymeric film material. 
   
   
       8 . The bib of  claim 7 , wherein the polymeric film is selected from the group consisting of a urethane polymer, an acrylic latex polymer, a butyl, latex, a silicone, a neoprene rubber, a polyolefin, a polyvinylchloride, and a polysulfone.