Washing implement

Abstract

An implement which combines several desired functions in a single personal washing tool. The implement includes a cleansing side, an exfoliating side and a lather-generating core. The first layer is an open knitted material which is especially suited for exfoliation and performs the functions of a pouf, but preferably with superior cleansing. The second layer comprises an open cell polymeric material which is able to generate substantial lather and is interposed between the first layer and a third layer. The third layer is a terry knitted material which provides superior cleansing as compared to a standard cotton washcloth. The implement of the invention functions both as a washcloth and a pouf.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A personal washing implement comprising at least three different layers, including
 a) a first layer comprising a knitted material having an open structure,   b) a second layer comprising an open cell polymeric material which is suitable for generating lather, and   c) a third layer comprising a terry knitted material,   d) the second layer being disposed between the first and third layers.   
     
     
         2 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the knitted material of the first layer comprises continuous or staple fibers. 
     
     
         3 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the knitted material of the first layer is made of polyester and spandex yarns. 
     
     
         4 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the first layer is exfoliating. 
     
     
         5 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the second layer comprises open cell polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         6 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the terry knitted material comprises polyester. 
     
     
         7 . The implement according to  claim 6  wherein the polyester comprises microfibers. 
     
     
         8 . The implement according to  claim 1  wherein the first and third layers have cleansing properties. 
     
     
         9 . The implement according to  claim 1  having a washing saturation weight in grams within the range of from 125 to 325 and a saturated density in g/in3 within the range of 1 to 10. 
     
     
         10 . The implement according to  claim 9  having a saturated density in g/in3 within the range of 5 to 10. 
     
     
         11 . The implement according to  claim 9  having a wet saturation weight in grams of from 125 to 275. 
     
     
         12 . The implement according to  claim 10  having a wet saturation weight in grams of from 150 to 275.