Performance apparel and methods of making same

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to performance apparel such as a pair of pants specifically adapted for an individual performing an activity. The pants include a torso region having front and back portions; a pair of legs extending from the torso region, each leg having front, back, inner and outer portions; and a crotch region that connects the front and back portion of the torso region. It is envision that a first material is used to form a main body section of the pants which includes the torso region and the front, back and outer portions of each leg and a second material, which is the same or different than the first material, is used to form an inner panel that provides the crotch region and inner portion of each leg. Moreover, both the first and second materials are specially adapted for the activity to be performed by the individual.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pair of pants specifically adapted for an individual performing an activity comprising:
 a torso region including front and back portions;   a pair of legs extending from the torso region, each leg having front, back, inner and outer portions; and   a crotch region connecting the front and back portion of the torso region; and   wherein a first material is used to form a main body section of the pants which includes the torso region and the front, back and outer portions of each leg and wherein a second material is used to form an inner panel that provides the crotch region and inner portion of each leg; and wherein both the first and second materials are specially adapted for the activity to be performed by the individual.   
     
     
         2 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material is formed from a blend of materials. 
     
     
         3 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the second material is formed from a blend of materials. 
     
     
         4 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the activities performed by the individual include: horseback riding, motorcycle riding, sportsman, western, contractor or farm activities. 
     
     
         5 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the inner panel has a width between about 2 inches and about 4 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The pants as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the inner panel is roughly 4 inches wide. 
     
     
         7 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material is abrasion resistant and the second material is an elastic material for comfort. 
     
     
         8 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material is a performance material. 
     
     
         9 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the main body section and inner panel are joined together to form an inseemless pant. 
     
     
         10 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material and second material are the same color. 
     
     
         11 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material and second material are the different colors. 
     
     
         12 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first material provides at least one performance characteristic that is selected from the group consisting of abrasion resistance, moisture wicking, breathability, quick drying, heat retention and improved comfort. 
     
     
         13 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the second material provides at least one performance characteristic that is selected from the group consisting of abrasion resistance, moisture wicking, breathability, quick drying, heat retention and improved comfort. 
     
     
         14 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the activity is riding and the first material is a blend of denim and spandex and the second material is a blend Coolmax® denim and spandex and the activity is riding. 
     
     
         15 . The pants as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first and the second material are different.