NIKE, Inc.
ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR, APPAREL, AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT WITH SOIL-SHEDDING PROPERTIES

Abstract:

An article of footwear (100), apparel (500, 600), and/or sporting equipment (300, 400), and methods of manufacturing thereof, having a hydrogel present on at least a portion of an externally-facing side of the article. The hydrogel is effective in reducing soil accumulation on the article, and/or for reducing soil adhesion to the article.