Wearable towel with loop and method of formation and use

Abstract

A wearable towel with a locking loop device configurable for multiple applications and its method of use are described. In some configurations, the wearable towel is secured to the wrist or forearm by a band and may be worn wrapped around the wrist or forearm in a corkscrew fashion for use as a towel, a sports-wrist sweatband, or a utility towel. Alternatively, the wearable towel may be wrapped around the forehead or the face for use as a sweatband/headband or facemask, and secured by tucking the free short end of the towel through the loop. The particular shape and fabric composition of the invention contribute to the comfort and ease of use of the wearable towel on the arm, head, or face.

1 . A wearable towel comprising:
 a fabric comprising a shape, two first edges, a second edge, and a gathered edge wherein the gathered edge comprises a first length and two second lengths;   a loop; and   a coupling seam;   wherein the first length of the gathered edge is coupled to the loop by the coupling seam.   
     
     
         2 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein a size ratio of the second edge to one of the two first edges is greater than 0.35. 
     
     
         3 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprises a blend of a cotton fiber between 90% and 98% by weight, and a spandex fiber between 2% and 10% by weight. 
     
     
         4 . The wearable towel of  claim 3 , wherein a percentage percentage of the cotton fiber is 95% and the percentage of the spandex fiber is 5%. 
     
     
         5 . The wearable towel of  claim 3 , wherein the spandex fibers are oriented perpendicular to the second edge. 
     
     
         6 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprises a weight of between three (3) ounces and ten (10) ounces per square yard. 
     
     
         7 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric further comprises an antimicrobial compound. 
     
     
         8 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the two first edges comprises rolled edges. 
     
     
         9 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the shape is a six-sided irregular polygon. 
     
     
         10 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the two first edges measure between 16 inches and 28 inches each. 
     
     
         11 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the second edge measures between 8 inches and 14 inches. 
     
     
         12 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling seam is located at a midpoint of a distance between the two first edges. 
     
     
         13 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling seam is located at a point between 20% and 45% of a distance along a short axis between the two first edges. 
     
     
         14 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the member is an elastomeric member. 
     
     
         15 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a width of greater than 0.75 inches and less than 1.25 inches. 
     
     
         16 . The wearable towel of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a ribbed weave. 
     
     
         17 . A method of forming a wearable towel comprising the steps of:
 cutting a second edge of a fabric such that the second edge is divided into a first length and two second lengths;   folding two first edges of the fabric toward a centerline perpendicular to the first length; and   attaching a loop to the folded first length.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising a second folding step folding two folded first edges toward the centerline perpendicular to the first length. 
     
     
         19 . A method of using a wearable towel comprising the steps of:
 placing an elastic loop over a wrist or a forearm;   wrapping a length of a fabric around a body part in a corkscrew direction; and   tucking a short edge beneath the wrapped length of the fabric, thereby securing the fabric on the body part.   
     
     
         20 . A method of using a wearable towel comprising the steps of:
 wrapping a length of a wearable towel around a body part;   passing a second edge of a fabric through a loop; and   adjusting a desired tension of the wrapped length of the fabric by moving the fabric through the loop.