Moisture absorbent wristband

Claim 1

A knitted, tubular, towel-like article adapted to be worn around the wrist during participation in a variety of different sports and used for absorbing moisture from the arm, keeping the hands dry, and blotting the face and brow of perspiration; said article including: (a) a first, central region defining the primary moisture absorbent portion of said article; said first, central region being formed of a knit stitch construction having the characteristics of softness and absorbency; and further including a tubular length in the range of three to six inches and a circumference sufficient to provide a loose fit relative to and around the wrist; (b) second and third regions defining welt portions integrally knit on each walewise end of said central region; each of said welt portions being formed of a knit stitch construction which facilitates the selective application of an ornamental design or indicia thereto; (c) each of said welt portions having a substantially shortened length, relative to said central region, and a circumference providing for a snug fit relative to said central region around the wrist and lower arm of the wearer; said article being worn around the wrist in such a way that said first central region fits loosely extended around the wrist and lower arm, held securely in place by said welt portions during play.

Claim 10

A method of making a stretch knit, tubular article adapted to be worn around the wrist during participation in a variety of different sports and used for keeping hands dry in towel-like fashion for blotting the face and brow of perspiration; said method comprising the steps of: (a) knitting a first welt having a length in the range of 30 to 35 courses, using a first knit stitch of a type which facilitates the application to or knitting in of an ornamental design and which has a characteristic stretchability causing said welt to fit close to the wrist; (b) knitting a main body portion integrally to said first welt and having a length in the range of 60 to 70 courses, using a second knit stitch which produces a fabric having the characteristics of softness, increased bulk and absorbency; (c) knitting a second welt integral to said body portion substantially equivalent in length to that of said first welt and utilizing said first knit stitch; (d) turning the terminal one-half of each welt inwardly to form a double-layer welt, and stitching each terminal end in place.

Claim 11

A method of making a stretch knit, tubular article adapted to be worn around the wrist during participation in a variety of different sports and used for keeping hands dry in towel-like fashion for blotting the face and brow of perspiration; said method comprising the steps of: (a) knitting a first welt having a length in the range of 30 to 35 courses, using a first knit stitch of a type which facilitates the application to or knitting in of an ornamental design and which has a characteristic stretchability causing said welt to fit close to the wrist; (b) knitting a main body portion integrally to said first welt and having a length in the range of 60 to 70 courses, using a second knit stitch which produces a fabric having the characteristics of softness, increased bulk and absorbency; (c) knitting a second welt integral to said body portion substantially equivalent in length to that of said first welt and utilizing said first knit stitch; (d) turning the terminal one-half of each welt inwardly to form a double-layer welt, and stitching each terminal end in place.