Headband

Abstract

The present invention provides a headband that is constructed of a combination of elements. The headband is constructed in layers where by a top layer can be of any material including decorative materials or wicking materials. The bottom layer of comprises a material which functions to cling to the hair of the wearer by friction created at the interface of the material and the hair and of the user. Situated between the top and bottom layer is at least one facing layer providing absorption and / or starchiness or reduced pliability of the band.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application seeks priority from provisional applications 61 / 207,735 filed on Feb. 17, 2009 and 61 / 240,698 filed on Sep. 9, 2009.FIELD[0002]The device disclosed herein generally relates to headbands. In one aspect it more particularly relates to comfortable non-slip headbands.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]Headbands are widely used by children, athletes and others with long hair, and among various other people, to keep their hair out of their field of vision. Headbands are conventionally found in a variety of styles and are popularly used by girls and women.[0004]Headbands are found made of various materials (i.e. wood, plastic, metal, cloth, etc.). Some headbands are made from rigid materials and are oblong in shape with an opening at the bottom end to slide over the head of the wearer and each end fits behind the wearer's ear to secure in place by pressure behind the ear. However, these styles can often cause the wearer discomfort as ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Provided herein is a headband that is constructed of a combination of elements. The headband is constructed in layers whereby a top layer can be of any material including decorative materials or wicking materials. The bottom layer of the headband comprises a material which functions to cling to the hair of the wearer by friction created at the interface of the material and the hair of the user. The bottom layer of the headband may also comprise a wicking material which clings to the hair of the wearer by way of friction. Situated between the top and bottom layer is at least one supporting layer providing starchiness or reduced pliability of the band and may also provide for absorption.

[0008]Having briefly described the invention, it will be understood that it is an object of the present invention to provide a lightweight thin headband which clings to the user's head and does not slide off with strenuous activity or extended use. It is another object of the invention to provide a lightweight flexible headband with a relatively high moisture absorption capacity in addition to the ability to cling to the user's head during strenuous activity. It is still a further object of the invention to provide a headband which is secured using a Velcro closure at the base of the head of the user.

Problems solved by technology

However, these styles can often cause the wearer discomfort as pressure is felt from the point of contact behind the ears.

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