Stretchable wig

Abstract

A fully stretchable wig is provided. The wig comprises an inner portion that includes a plurality of wefts with hair attached thereto and connecting, stretchable cross-strips. A stretchable band extends about the circumference of the inner portion, having a variable width which forms a contoured lower edge that creates a realistic hairline. The stretchable band includes stretchable wefts attached to forward and rear portions of the band to allow the band to be stretched along its entire circumference to provide a comfortable and precise fit. Adjustment straps are attached at first ends to the stretchable band and are selectively attachable at second ends to one of a plurality of locations along the band to precisely adjust the size of the wig. Attachments are provided on second ends of the adjustment straps for attaching the second ends of the straps to the band.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 018,936 filed Dec. 20, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. ______, the entire disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to wigs. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adjustable wig having a fully stretchable inner portion and a stretchable band having stretchable wefts of hair. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Wigs of various designs are well known in the art, and provide numerous hair styles and colors. Some wigs are custom-fit to accommodate a particular wearer's head size. Other wigs have pre-set sizes, which can be varied with adjustment straps. The adjustment straps are attached at one end to the head band of the wig, and the other end is attachable to the band at one of a plurality of locations. This helps to provide, but does not ensure, a good f...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] The present invention relates to a fully stretchable wig. The wig comprises a plurality of wefts interconnected with a plurality of stretchable cross-strips, the wefts having hair attached thereto; a stretchable band interconnected with the plurality of stretchable cross-strips; and stretchable wefts attached to forward and rear portions of the stretchable band, the wefts stretchable along the length of attachment to the band to allow the band to stretch along the entire circumference of the band. Adjustment straps are attached at first ends to the stretchable band and are selectively attachable at second ends to one of a plurality of locations along the band to precisely adjust the size of the wig. Attachments are provided on second ends of the adjustment straps for attaching the second ends of the straps to the band. Ear tabs can be provided on the band with wefts of hair extending in front of a wearer's ears.

[0010] The stretchable can vary in width along the circumference of the band to define a contoured lower edge that provides a precise fit with a wearer's head and a hairline that is realistic in appearance. The band is stretchable along the entire circumference thereof. Wefts of hair could be attached to the band at desired locations thereof or along the entire band. Stretchable threads could be used to attach the wefts of hair to the band so that the wefts are also stretchable.

Problems solved by technology

This helps to provide, but does not ensure, a good fit.

However, none are fully stretchable to accommodate various head sizes and to provide a snug fit for the wearer.

Rather, existing wig designs only allow a portion of the wig to be stretched, often resulting in an ill-fitting wig.

Additionally, existing wigs that incorporate stretchable features do not include a stretchable band that is shaped to create a realistic hairline and includes stretchable wefts of hair for providing a precise fit.

As such, presently available wigs often do not provide a satisfactory fit for the wearer, nor do they sufficiently accommodate various head sizes.

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