Shirt including stretch material

Abstract

A shirt constructed using two different fabrics to permit a wearer additional stretch and flexibility and to facilitate wicking away or evaporating moisture from the wearer. One fabric is a polyester/spandex blend for formal elements of the shirt, including the placket, cuffs and collar. The other is a polyester 4-way stretch/mesh material having wicking and antibacterial capabilities for the rest of the shirt elements, including the sleeves, which are raglan-constructed.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]In general, this invention relates to a dress shirt such as one to be worn under a dress jacket or tuxedo jacket that will provide a wearer additional stretch and flexibility compared to an ordinary dress shirt, and that will better control moisture for an active wearer. The invention relates to a dress shirt constructed using two different fabric materials: a polyester / spandex blend, with fusing, for elements of the shirt requiring more stiffness, and a polyester 4-way stretch / mesh material for the rest of the shirt elements. The invention also includes the construction of those parts, and their interrelationships, and methods of manufacture of such shirts.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]In certain formal situations, wearers need garments with certain specific formal elements that—while aesthetically necessary or perhaps just traditional—detract from the performance of the garment and cause discomfort for the wearer. The reason such elements detract from the pe...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]An embodiment of the invention is a dress shirt constructed using two different fabrics to permit a wearer additional stretch and flexibility and to facilitate wicking away or evaporating moisture from the wearer while maintaining the appearance of formality. One fabric is a polyester / spandex blend for elements of the shirt requiring more stiffness, including the placket, cuffs and collar. Fusing may be applied to obtain the stiffness. The other is a polyester 4-way stretch / mesh material for the rest of the shirt elements, including the sleeves, which are formed and attached using a raglan pattern.

Problems solved by technology

In certain formal situations, wearers need garments with certain specific formal elements that—while aesthetically necessary or perhaps just traditional—detract from the performance of the garment and cause discomfort for the wearer.

Another such element is french cuffs, which can impede motion of the arms due to bulk within the sleeve.

Consequently, body temperature tends to rise causing greater discomfort for the wearer.

A related problem is the common practice of dry cleaning / starch treatment.

In the process, traditional shirts are heavily starched which creates further limitations to movement.

For some persons wearing such garments, this can restrict bodily range of motion and affect their performance.

The shirt typically does not stretch, and can limit range of motion.

In addition, fabric exposed to the perspiration can become stained, unless subjected to the heavy treatments.

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