Waterproof panty

Abstract

A pretty, stylish and comfortable waterproof panty that has a unique design technique of rolled over welded seams. The rolled over welded seam will inhibit the leaking of bodily fluids at the leg openings caused by stitching and wicking. The panty has an outer shell and an inner panty layer. The outer shell a continuous cut formed of a soft blend laminated fabric. It is liquid proof, breathable, hypo-allergenic, stain resistant, and elastic. It is cut to form a waist opening and two leg openings. If desired stretchable lace or elastic side portions can be provided. The inner panty lining is a breathable soft blend fabric and includes a front portion, back portion and a crotch portion. The crotch portion is double layered for added dryness. The inner panty layer is cut to the full design of the panty having a waist opening and two leg openings. This over all design provides the user peace of mind and security with a stylish, lightweight, comfortable, waterproof panty.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to women's panties. More specifically, it relates to a panty having a specially configured outer soft blend waterproof laminate fabric shell and an inner layer formed of a soft blend fabric. As used in this patent application, the phrase “soft blend” is hereby defined as a layer of fabric preferably formed of a cotton blend but including any fabric formed from any one or more of the following materials: cotton, cotton blend, polyester blend, microfiber or lace.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]There is a strong need for women to have a stylish and pretty lightweight protective waterproof panty to be worn in conjunction with a tampon or sanitary pad during their menstrual cycle offering protection to outer clothing. Women between the ages of 12 to 65 do not have access to a colorful and stylish protective panty made for their active lifestyles.[0005]Every woman has experienced the f...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]The present invention has a number of innovative characteristics. First, approximately 75% to 100% (depending on style) of the panty garment of the present invention is protected by a waterproof laminated fabric and by the precise continuous cut of the outer shell. There are no crotch seams, so there is no chance of leaking because of needle holes in the outer shell.

[0011]A soft blend fabric is used as an inner panty layer on the inside of the garment. It is cut to the full design of the panty. The soft blend fabric is doubled at the crotch area for added dryness. This fabric allows for moisture vapor transmission, allows sanitary pads with adhesive strips to stick securely. Further it is breathable and it is comfortable against the skin. The soft blend inside portion is “welded” to the laminated fabric with an adhesive so there are no needle holes to leak.

[0012]The design of the present invention contemplates that approximately ⅛″ of laminate will extend past the soft fabric inside around the leg openings to inhibit wicking. Further, our unique design technique of “rolling over” the laminated side of the fabric to the outside at the leg openings creates a waterproof tube portion for the elastic to run through. Alternatively, an elastic adhesive can be used instead of a strip of elastic material. This will inhibit leaking and wicking of bodily fluids to the outside garment and clothing.

Problems solved by technology

The waterproof panties that are currently available have an undesirable brief design and have some have a diaper-like feel and they do not offer leak-proof and wick resistant leg openings.

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