Patent attributes
A thermally insulating article of warmth such as an article of apparel is described and includes removable thermally insulating flexible panels disposed and removably secured between the outer shell fabric and the inner lining fabric. The thermally insulating panels are inserted through an opening having a closure and is retained in position between the outer fabric shell and inner liner by detachable fasteners. The panels are removed to change them with panels having different thermal values or properties to adapt to different climatic conditions or to wash the article without the insulation. By removing the insulation panels the article is less bulky to wash and dry and takes less time for washing and drying while preventing damage to the insulation, particularly if constructed of insulating material which absorbs humidity and has a tendency to form clumps when subjected to impact and stretching forces by the action of a washing and drying machine by being removable. The inner liner may also be detachable and formed as a pouch for the removable securement of the thermally insulating flexible panels.
