Waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner and composite for snowboards, alpine boots, hiking boots and the like

Abstract

The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a snowboard boot includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, cross country and hiking boots, along with appropriate variations for each application.

1 . A composite for footwear and apparel comprising:
 an inner moisture transfer, breathable material;   a breathable, moisture vapor transferring, cellular elastomeric composite comprised of a blend of natural and synthetic materials including a breathable, hydrophilic germicidal, flexible, absorbent open-cell foam material and moisture vapor transferring and stretchable non-woven fibers or material, the cellular elastomeric composite being attached to the inner moisture transfer material on a first side.