Packaged garment

Abstract

A conveniently packaged garment, which may be carried in a pocket, handbag, or purse is provided. The invention typically includes a non-disposable feminine undergarment that is made from a comfortable, attractive, and durable fabric such as microfiber or a microfiber blend. The garment is vacuum-packed or otherwise compressed and contained within an outer package that is relatively small in size and which may include multiple geometric configurations. The garment may be packaged for retail sales or may be configured for use with a vending machine or other dispensing device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates in general to packaged garment, and in particular to a discretely packaged undergarment manufactured from a durable, substantially wrinkle-free fabric. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In certain situations, a person may desire to carry on their person a change of clothing, such as, for example, an extra pair of undergarments, an extra T-shirt, or some other item of clothing. Typically, an individual will place a change of clothing in a hand-bag or a gym-bag, or they may simply place the item in a jacket or coat pocket. Carrying an extra garment in this manner can be unwieldy, uncomfortable, or simply inconvenient. Disposable items of clothing are available for some purposes; however, such disposable garments are often manufactured from paper, plastic, or other uncomfortable material, and they are often quite unattractive in appearance. Additionally, though disposable, such articles of clothing may not be packaged in s...

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Benefits of technology

[0003] Deficiencies in and of the prior art are overcome by the present invention, an exemplary embodiment of which provides a conveniently packaged article of clothing that can be easily carried in a pocket, handbag, purse, or the like. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a vacuum-packaged garment is provided. This garment, which is typically a feminine undergarment, is fabricated from a durable, substantially wrinkle-free fabric that has been compressed to occupy relatively little physical space. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a vacuum-packaged garment that is contained within a second, more rigid packaging material is provided. This garment, which is typically a feminine undergarment, also includes a durable, substantially wrinkle-free fabric that has been compressed to occupy relatively little physical space. The vacuum-packaged undergarment is contained within a rigid outer package, the dimensions of which are the same as or smaller than a number of commonly carried objects such as a lipstick tube, a tampon tube, a golf ball, or an item of similar size and dimensions. In accordance with yet another aspect of this invention, a method for packaging a garment is provided. This method typically includes the steps of: (i) fabricating a garment from a durable, substantially wrinkle-free fabric or material; (ii) vacuum packaging the garment inside a first packaging material to create an item that occupies relatively little physical space and; (iii) placing the vacuum-packaged garment inside a second packaging material to provide a convenient means for carrying the garment from place to place.

Problems solved by technology

Carrying an extra garment in this manner can be unwieldy, uncomfortable, or simply inconvenient.

Disposable items of clothing are available for some purposes; however, such disposable garments are often manufactured from paper, plastic, or other uncomfortable material, and they are often quite unattractive in appearance.

Additionally, though disposable, such articles of clothing may not be packaged in small, discrete packages that occupy minimal physical space in a pocket, purse, or handbag.

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