Sweatband with absorbent bamboo inner layer and related method of use

Abstract

The invention relates to a sweatband comprising a wicking sheath, preferably made of Nylon and Lycra®, having a first end, a second end, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer—as well as an interior absorbent layer comprised in part of bamboo cloth or merino wool maintained within the wicking sheath. Attached to both the first and second end of the wicking sheath is a fastening means, which can be a hook-and-loop fastener. The sweatband may include ornamentation or can maintain a digital music player. The invention is also directed toward a method to prevent accumulation of sweat through placing a first sweatband on the wrist, a second proximate to the elbow and a third on the upper bicep, and securing each sweatband through connecting the male panel to the female panel. The method can include placing finger bands proximate to the knuckles.

1 . A sweatband comprising:
 a wicking sheath having a first edge, a second edge, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer;   an inner absorbent layer containing bamboo cloth of sufficient size and dimension to be positioned between the first wicking layer and second wicking layer of the wicking sheath; and   a means for fastening the first edge of the wicking sheath to the second edge.   
     
     
         2 . The sweatband of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the fastening means includes a male panel and a corresponding female panel, said male panel connected to the first edge and said female panel connected to the second edge.   
     
     
         3 . The sweatband of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the wicking sheath is a Nylon and Lycra® blend.   
     
     
         4 . The sweatband of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the specific blend is of the order of 80-90 percent Nylon and of the order of 10-20 percent Lycra®.   
     
     
         5 . The sweatband of  claim 2 , wherein:
 both the male panel and corresponding female panel are a perforated hook-and-loop fastener.   
     
     
         6 . The sweatband of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the male panel and corresponding female panel both have pass through conduits.   
     
     
         7 . The sweatband of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more adhesive strips placed on the wicking sheath; and   ornamentation affixed to said strip or strips.   
     
     
         8 . The sweatband of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a pouch placed on the wicking sheath, said pouch having an upper opening sufficient to house a digital music player.   
     
     
         9 . The sweatband of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the pouch includes a front portion which is clear to allow viewing of the digital music player.   
     
     
         10 . A method of preventing accumulation of sweat during outdoor activity, comprising the steps of:
 (a) placing a first sweatband proximate to a wearer's wrist, said first sweatband having wicking sheath that includes a first edge, a second edge, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer, and an inner absorbent layer containing bamboo cloth of sufficient size and dimension to be positioned between the first wicking layer and second wicking layer of the wicking sheath; and   (b) fastening the first sweatband through a fastening means attached to the first edge and second edge of the sweatband.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10  further comprising the steps of:
 (c) placing a second sweatband proximate to a wearer's elbow, said second sweatband having wicking sheath that includes a first edge, a second edge, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer, and an inner absorbent layer containing bamboo cloth of sufficient size and dimension to be positioned between the first wicking layer and second wicking layer of the wicking sheath; and 
 (d) fastening the second sweatband through a fastening means attached to the first edge and second edge of the sweatband. 
 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10  further comprising the steps of:
 (e) placing a third sweatband proximate to a wearer's upper bicep, said third sweatband having wicking sheath that includes a first edge, a second edge, a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer, and an inner absorbent layer containing bamboo cloth of sufficient size and dimension to be positioned between the first wicking layer and second wicking layer of the wicking sheath; and 
 (f) fastening the third sweatband through a fastening means attached to the first edge and second edge of the sweatband. 
 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein: the wicking sheath is a Nylon and Lycra® blend. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the specific blend is of the order of 80-90 percent Nylon and in the order of 10-20 percent Lycra®.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the fastening means includes a male panel and a corresponding female panel, said male panel connected to the first edge and said female panel connected to the second edge.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein:
 both the male panel and corresponding female panel are a perforated hook-and-loop fastener.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15  wherein:
 the male panel and corresponding female panel both have pass through conduits. 
 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of:
 placing a plurality of finger bands proximate to the knuckles of one or more fingers.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 ,wherein:
 each finger band is made at least in part of a blend of Nylon and Lycra®.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein:
 the specific blend is of the order of 80-90 percent Nylon and in the order of 10-20 percent Lycra®.