Cycling pants

Abstract

Cycling trousers (1) without braces, having a padded over-saddle seating area (2), comprising an elastic band (3) forming a belt integrated into the garment itself to stabilise the over-saddle area, said trousers further comprising a portion of elasticized fabric (13) around the waistline of the trousers and above said elastic band (3).

1 . Cycling trousers without braces, having a padded over-saddle area, the trousers comprising an elastic band which is integrated into the structure of said trousers and is arranged to form a continuous belt all around the trousers, said elastic band being located below an upper waistline edge of the trousers, said elastic band being adapted to be tensioned when the trousers is worn, said elastic band being applied to the outer side of the trousers so that the elastic band does not contact the body of a user wearing the trousers, said band being shaped like an inverted V having a vertex directed downward and towards the inguinal area, said trousers further comprising a portion of elasticized fabric extending around the waistline of the trousers and above said elastic band, the elastic band having an upper edge and a lower edge, the lower edge being attached to the trousers, wherein at least a portion of the upper edge is not fixed to the trousers. 
     
     
         2 . Trousers according to  claim 1  wherein said elastic band has a width of 1 cm to 6 cm. 
     
     
         3 . Trousers according to  claim 1  wherein said elastic band is made of a material containing at least 10% by weight of elastane, preferably 10% to 15% by weight, more preferably 12% by weight. 
     
     
         4 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic band ( 3 ) extends substantially in the hip area of the trousers. 
     
     
         5 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic band has a rear area extending substantially at a constant height with respect to the waistline edge and to the hips of the trousers. 
     
     
         6 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said elastic band is made of a web material. 
     
     
         7 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , said elastic band having two ends fixed to each other and fixed to the trousers at a front median seam of the trousers itself. 
     
     
         8 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said portion of elasticized fabric is made of a mesh fabric. 
     
     
         9 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said portion of elasticized fabric has an elastane content between 15% and 20% by weight. 
     
     
         10 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , wherein said portion of elasticized fabric has a higher elastane content than said elastic band. 
     
     
         11 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , comprising a seat pad fixed internally in the over-saddle area. 
     
     
         12 . Trousers according to  claim 1 , having a waist region wherein the trousers are made of a first textile material which is preferably a spandex fibre such as Lycra; a waist band made of a second textile material which differs from the first material and is preferably a web material, said waist band being attached to the trousers; said elastic band being arranged over said waist band, said elastic band having a lower edge attached to the trousers and a free upper edge, so that the elastic band rests over the waist band when the elastic band is tensioned. 
     
     
         13 . A method to support and stabilize a pair of cycling trousers with a seat pad, wherein the trousers have no braces, the method including the provision of an elastic band which is integrated into the structure of said trousers and is arranged to form a continuous belt all around the trousers, said elastic band being located below an upper waistline edge of the trousers, said elastic band being adapted to be tensioned when the trousers is worn, said elastic band being applied to the outer side of the trousers so that the elastic band does not contact the body of a user wearing the trousers, said band being shaped like an inverted V having a vertex directed downward and towards the inguinal area, said trousers further comprising a portion of elasticized fabric extending around the waistline of the trousers and above said elastic band, the elastic band having an upper edge and a lower edge, the lower edge being attached to the trousers, wherein at least a portion of the upper edge is not fixed to the trousers. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  including providing the trousers with a waist region wherein the trousers are made of a first textile material which is preferably a spandex fibre such as Lycra; a waist band made of a second textile material which differs from the first material and is preferably a web material, said waist band being attached to the trousers; said elastic band being arranged over said waist band, said elastic band having a lower edge attached to the trousers and a free upper edge, so that the elastic band rests over the waist band when the elastic band is tensioned. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the elastic band is made of a material containing at least 10% by weight of elastane; the elastic band extends substantially in the hip area of the trousers; the elastic band has two ends which are fixed to each other and fixed to the trousers at a front median seam of the trousers; said portion of elasticized fabric has a higher elastane content than said elastic band. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said portion of elasticized fabric is made of a mesh fabric and has an elastane content between 15% and 20%.