Multiple-ply neck collar and method for making same

Abstract

A multiple-ply neck collar for attachment to a neck opening of a garment body is provided. The neck collar is constructed of a first strip, a second strip and at least one insert strip. The neck collar includes a first stitching to affix the top edge portion of the insert strip, the top edge portion of the first strip and the top edge portion of the second strip together to form a joined unit. The joined unit includes two side edge portions when the joined unit is opened flat with a stitched portion disposed extending longitudinally between the two side edge portions. The neck collar further includes a second stitching to affix the two side edge portions of the joined unit together to form a tubular unit such that the stitched portion extends along an outer face of the tubular unit. The multiple-ply neck collar is formed by turning at least a portion of the tubular unit over the stitched portion such that the at least one insert strip is disposed between the first strip and the second strip.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to clothes, and, in particular, to a neck collar to be attached to the neck opening of a shirt body and a method of making the neck collar. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Typically, a circular neck collar or neck band is attached to the neck opening of a shirt body (e.g., T-shirt, sweat shirt) to help maintain proper shape along the neck line. Currently, only one layer of fabric (e.g., rib knit band) is typically used to form a circular collar for shirts. The preexisting one-ply neck collar such as the rib knit neck band suffers from various disadvantages. For example, the preexisting one-ply neck collar tends to weaken after each wash, decreasing its ability to maintain proper shape along the neck line and prematurely giving the shirt aged appearance. Moreover, because one-ply circular neck collar is relatively thin around its upper edge, this thin peripheral...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a multiple-ply neck collar that helps maintain a proper shape along the neck line of a garment. The collar is made up of three strips of fabric material and an insert strip. The insert strip is a narrower strip that is sewn between the two outer strips to create a joined unit. The joined unit is then folded over to create a tubular unit, which is then turned over to securely attach the collar to the garment. The collar is comfortable and durable, providing support and comfort to the wearer. The technical effects of this invention include improved shape maintenance, comfort, and durability of the neck collar."

Problems solved by technology

For example, the preexisting one-ply neck collar tends to weaken after each wash, decreasing its ability to maintain proper shape along the neck line and prematurely giving the shirt aged appearance.

Moreover, because one-ply circular neck collar is relatively thin around its upper edge, this thin peripheral edge of the neck collar can irritate the skin around the neck area of the wearer, causing discomfort.

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