Performance action sports product having a breathable, mechanically bonded, needlepunch nonwoven material combining shaped fibers and thermal and cooling fibers

Abstract

The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for alpine, snowboard and hiking 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 and insulated nonwoven layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh included in a moldable foam, or moldable a spacer material and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine boots, snowboard boots, cross country boots, hiking boots, protective gear, helmets, bouldering shoes, paddling apparel and gear along with appropriate variations for each application are disclosed.

1 . An indoor or outdoor performance action sports product having a series of layers including a breathable, rapid dry, moisture transfer, thermal regulating performance comfort nonwoven insulation material, naturally adapting to temperature changes during active performance combined with a water resistant or waterproof fabric or material or a combination thereof, comprising:
 a first layer compromised of a breathable, moisture transfer, knitted or woven fabric or nonwoven material;   a second layer comprised of a breathable, mechanically bonded, needlepunch nonwoven performance insulation material layer combining different, engineered, shaped polymer fibers, antimicrobial fibers and synthetic and natural thermal and cooling fibers providing active moisture transfer, rapid dry performance, and adjustable, thermal and cooling regulation during active performance comprising:
 shaped, lobed and grooved polymer fibers; and
 synthetic and natural thermal and cooling fibers naturally adjusting the product's thermal regulation during active performance with the fiber combinations, engineered fiber shapes and properties; and 
 
   an exterior shell layer comprised of a woven or knitted fabric, nonwoven material, leather material or a combination thereof.