Head Covering With Removable Liner

Abstract

A liner for a hat and a hat with a liner is provided comprising a smooth material sewn together, according to a pattern, covering an interior portion of the hat. An attachment apparatus removably attaching the liner to the interior of the hat is included on the hat and liner. The hair of the hat wearer is thereby protected from damage and breakage while wearing the hat.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS[0001]The present invention claims priority to a US provisional patent application entitled BERET WITH REMOVEABLE LINER, Ser. No. 62 / 522,324 filed on Jun. 20, 2017, disclosure of which is included herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention is in the field of manufactured garments and pertains particularly to methods and apparatus for modifying military style head coverings to prevent unnecessary discomfort and hair breakage for a user when adorning same.2. Discussion of the State of the Art[0003]In the art of manufactured garments, military style head coverings in most countries, for example a beret or patrol cap, are fabricated from wool including felted wool or other natural fibers. Military veterans who have longer hair including dense curly and or coarse hair may have problems wearing current style military issued head gear because of a fact that hair strands can become caught up and entangled with w...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a liner for a hat that can be inserted into the hat to protect the user's hair while wearing the hat. The liner is made of a smooth material like satin or silk and can be attached to the hat using zipper or hook and loop mechanisms. An extra material flap may also be attached to protect the wearer's hair and head from interacting directly with the attachment device. The liner is removable and washable. Overall, this invention provides a convenient and protective way to wear hats while still keeping the hair in place.

Problems solved by technology

Military veterans who have longer hair including dense curly and or coarse hair may have problems wearing current style military issued head gear because of a fact that hair strands can become caught up and entangled with wool fibers, or other natural fibers of the head covering causing discomfort and breakage.

These fibers also extract and absorb moisture from the hair, which causes the hair to become dry and brittle.

While this problem may exist relative to both female and male wearers, it typically affects female wearers more because they have more hair that may be puffy, curly, kinky or coarse and therefore make more contact with the wool material and is likely to become entangled in the fibers of the beret causing the wearer discomfort while damaging the hair.

Specifically, women were not necessarily considered when designing military hats as they were not part of the military in large numbers at the time.

The problem is debris such as makeup, worn by the user, sweat and perfume may translate from the hair, forehead and face of the user on to the permanent liner and the entire hat must be cleaned to remove the debris.

Again, a specific problem for women in the military required to wear said head coverings.

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