Single-layer clothing fabric

Abstract

Various textile materials and methods of manufacturing them are provided. A method for a single-layer garment includes providing a single-layer textile material having low-melting-point yarns. The method further includes using selective heating to form the structure of the single-layer textile material to provide material support. The textile material is formed by at least one of a molding machine or a robotic hot air blower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments generally relate to manufacturing fabrics, and more particularly, exemplary embodiments relate to manufacturing single-layer fabrics. Background Art

[0002] Modern engineered textiles used in garments such as brassiere apparel are defined by one or more measurable functional performance attributes. In various embodiments, it may be difficult to provide high-performance textile materials having multiple measurable functional attributes. As the requirements for these attributes increase, the complexity and negative attributes increase due to complex assembly techniques, or the contrasting natures of the attributes cannot be harmoniously produced to coexist on the same garment. Through the applied effort, creativity, and innovation, many of these identified problems have been solved by developing solutions including those in the embodiments of the present disclosure, many examples of which are described in detail herein. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A brief overview is given below to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. This overview is not an extensive review and is neither intended to point out key or important elements nor to delineate the scope of such elements. Its purpose is to present some concepts of the described features in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description given later.

[0004] In an exemplary embodiment, a method of manufacturing a single-layer garment is provided. The method may include providing a single-layer textile material having low-melting-point yarns. The method may further include forming a structure of the single-layer textile material using selective heating to provide material support.

[0005] In some embodiments, the textile material is formed by at least one of a molding machine or a robotic hot air blower. In some embodiments, forming the textile material by a molding machine includes removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; cold molding the textile material, wherein the cold molding produces a three-dimensional profile of the garment; and selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment. In such embodiments, the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides at least one of fit or support to the garment. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via a clamp or a pin. In some embodiments, the bottom plate includes a suction bed configured to pull the textile material into the bottom plate mold. In some embodiments, the cold molding is performed in an automatic cooling unit. In some embodiments, selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment includes engaging a top plate configured with one or more heating portions with the textile material. In such embodiments, during the thermal molding process, the textile material is positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, forming a textile material by a hot air blower includes removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate. In such embodiments, the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts that are configured to receive the textile material. In some embodiments, forming a textile material by a hot air blower further includes selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the garment. In such embodiments, the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides support for the garment. In some embodiments, forming a textile material by a hot air blower further includes curing the textile material on a mold.

[0007] In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via a clamp or a pin. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the garment includes applying hot air to a specific portion of the textile material via a hot air nozzle. In some embodiments, the hot air nozzle is operably coupled to a hot air movable head, and the hot air movable head is configured to move or rotationally move in at least one of the x-direction, y-direction, and z-direction. In some embodiments, at least one of the hot air nozzle size or the air flow is adjustable. In some embodiments, the method further includes cutting the garment into a final pattern after selectively heating the textile material. In some embodiments, the textile material further includes textile yarns and elastic yarns. In some embodiments, the textile material is a jacquard material. In some embodiments, the selective heating is between the melting points of the low melting point yarns and the non-low melting point yarns. Also provided herein is the manufactured textile material.

[0008] The above summary is provided only to outline some example embodiments to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. Thus, it will be understood that the above embodiments are merely examples and should not be construed as narrowing the scope or spirit of the present invention in any way. It should be understood that the scope of the present disclosure encompasses many potential embodiments other than those outlined herein, some of which will be further described below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] After having described certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure so generally, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and in which:

[0010] Figure 1A and 1B show two exemplary textile materials made of jacquard knitted fabric according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 2 show an exemplary bra garment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which has varying regions based on the desired shape and function of the bra garment;

[0012] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing operations of an exemplary embodiment for manufacturing a single-layer garment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 4A is a flowchart of operations for forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using selective heating to provide material support in the case of using a molding machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 4B is a flowchart of operations for forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using selective heating to provide material support in the case of using a hot air blower according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 5A -F are various components of a molding machine for various embodiments of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 6 shows a hot air blower of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0017] Figure 7 shows a heating portion of a bra garment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0018] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some but not all embodiments are shown. In fact, these various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. The same numerals always denote the same elements. As used herein, terms such as "front", "rear", "top", etc. are used for illustrative purposes in the examples provided below to describe the relative positions of certain components or portions of components. Further, as will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art from the present disclosure, the terms "substantially" and "approximately" indicate that the referenced element or associated description is accurate within applicable engineering tolerances.

[0019] The components shown in the figures represent components that may or may not be present in the various embodiments of the present disclosure described herein, such that an embodiment may include fewer or more components than those shown in the figures without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For the visibility of the following components, some components may be omitted from one or more of the figures or shown in dashed lines.

[0020] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It will also be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and this disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0022] The present disclosure should be considered exemplary of various embodiments and is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or the following description. While the various embodiments discussed herein relate to adjustable bra garments, the present disclosure may also be applied to other garments.

[0023] Overview

[0024] Performance apparel is a segment of apparel that has experienced continuous growth in the past decade due to lifestyle changes in major markets including pants, jackets, bras, tops, T-shirts, etc. This engineered textile is defined by one or more measurable functional properties of performance, which helps consumers gain an advantage over non-performance apparel.

[0025] As the requirements for these properties increase, complexity and negative attributes also increase due to complex assembly techniques and / or the contrasting nature of properties that cannot be produced harmoniously on the same garment. Therefore, complex assembly is required, including the use of multiple fabrics with various properties and different degrees of the desired stability, support, and compression in terms of functionality. Additional methods such as printing or sewing or bonding may also be used to obtain the desired properties.

[0026] Engineered knitted textiles and textile composites help alleviate some of these problems, but due to inherent stretch, engineered knitting cannot provide stable support, and due to non-stretch or low-stretch behavior, composites cannot provide fit and comfort.

[0027] Due to their unique yarn blends and heating processes, various embodiments of the present disclosure have produced single-layer fabrics that have high stretch and stable side-by-side locking zones without compromising comfort, fit, and moisture management performance in the single layer. The various embodiments allow for ultra-high-performance garments to be made from single-layer fabrics with stable support, compression, fit, and comfort while having moisture management throughout all areas of the garment. For example, as discussed herein, a single-layer custom support (low, medium, or high) sports bra can be made from a single-layer fabric having stable locking zones appropriately positioned to any area of the bra (e.g., front, chin, sides, back, straps, etc.), the single-layer fabric having an encapsulated three-dimensional shape while the remaining areas can have high stretch. Such a garment can also maintain moisture management characteristics throughout all areas of the garment. For example, moisture management can be achieved in the heated areas based on diffusion or a combination of diffusion and capillary action, based on the applied heat treatment.

[0028] Figure 1A and 1B Exemplary textile materials (e.g., jacquard weaves) are shown for the various operations discussed herein. In some embodiments, the jacquard materials can have a wide range of structures, materials, and properties. Accordingly, the jacquard materials can be used in a variety of products. By way of example, woven components can be used in apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, socks, jackets, undergarments, footwear), sports equipment (e.g., golf bags, baseball and football gloves, football restraint structures), containers (e.g., backpacks, bags), and for the decoration of furniture (e.g., chairs, sofas, car seats). Various textile materials, such as knitted components, can also be used in bed coverings (e.g., sheets, blankets), table coverings, towels, flags, tents, sails, and parachutes. Additionally, knitted components can be used as technical textiles for industrial purposes, including structures for automotive and aerospace applications, filtration materials, medical textiles (e.g., bandages, swabs, implants), geotextiles for reinforcing embankments, geotextiles for crop protection, and industrial apparel for protecting or insulating heat and radiation. Accordingly, knitted components can be incorporated into a variety of products for personal and industrial purposes.

[0029] The various embodiments discussed herein can use a jacquard structure of a single-layer integrated textile material. As Figure 1A and 1BAs shown, in various embodiments, the textile material can have a combination of low-melting-point yarn E1, standard textile yarn E3, and high-strength yarn E2 (such as stretch yarn). For example, the low-melting-point yarn can be a thermoplastic nylon, polyester, and / or polyurethane material. In some embodiments, the standard textile yarn can be a staple fiber yarn or filament yarn of natural or synthetic origin. In some embodiments, the high-strength yarn can be a yarn having a tenacity higher than 60 centinewtons per tex (cN / Tex). In some embodiments, spandex or elastane stretch yarn can be a polyester-based polyurethane or polyether-based polyurethane. In various embodiments, the textile material can be configured to be customized to produce fully locked, partially locked, and high-stretch / low-stretch support compression zones with moisture management properties when the textile material is heat-treated. In some embodiments, the methods discussed herein can produce engineered jacquard garments with customized fit and performance. In various embodiments, the configuration of the jacquard material can affect the performance of the textile material. For example, the low-melting-point yarn E1 can be configured to melt in certain portions of the textile material to provide additional support in that portion. Figure 1A and 1B The jacquard knitting shown is for illustrative purposes and can be used for various garments. The knitting jacquard pattern is limited by the machine mechanics and pattern software but can vary according to the desired structure of the garment. In various embodiments, different machines can distinguish the structures and techniques for knitting yarn combinations, and the results can also vary (e.g., Figure 1A and 1B having the same pattern with different yarn layouts).

[0030] Figure 2 An exemplary bra garment having different regions based on the desired shape and function of the bra garment is shown. As Figure 2 shown, the elastic modulus of the entire textile material can vary based on the jacquard knitting. In some embodiments, the shaded region 210 can be the heat-locked region of the bra garment. In some embodiments, the shaded region 200 can be the heat-locked jacquard knitted fabric. In some embodiments, the shaded regions 220 and 230 can be the jacquard weaves that have not been locked. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus in the shaded region 210 can be higher than the elastic modulus in the shaded region 200. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus in the shaded region 200 can be higher than the elastic modulus in the shaded region 220. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus in the shaded region 220 can be higher than the elastic modulus in the shaded region 230.

[0031] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the operations of an exemplary embodiment of manufacturing a single-layer garment. Now referring to Figure 3 block 300, the method includes providing a single-layer textile material having a low-melting-point yarn. As referred to aboveFigure 1A and 1B As described above, the textile material can be a jacquard weave. In various embodiments, the textile material can be a single layer combination of low melting point yarns, standard textile yarns, spandex or elastane, and high strength yarns. The method can include weaving the textile material with low melting point yarns and non-low melting point yarns to position the molten yarns in the middle of the material. In such embodiments, the low melting point yarns can bond with the internal non-low melting point yarns and produce the desired locking effect. In some embodiments, the bonded components can be heated to form a thermal bond between the thermoplastic polymer material of the low melting point yarns and other internal yarns such as textile yarns and high strength yarns (such as elastane yarns).

[0032] Now referring to Figure 3 block 310 of, the method further includes using selective heating to form the structure of the single layer textile material to provide material support. In various embodiments, the structure of the textile material can be formed via at least one of a molding machine or a hot air blower. In the case where the textile material is formed via a molding machine, refer to Figure 4A for a more detailed discussion of the method of forming the structure. In the case where the textile material is formed by a hot air blower, refer to Figure 4B for a more detailed discussion of the operation. In various embodiments, the selective heating can be between the melting points of the low melting point yarns and the non-low melting point yarns (e.g., textile yarns and / or high strength yarns). In various embodiments, other heating methods that allow heat to be applied to specific areas can be used.

[0033] Figure 4A is a flow chart of the operation of using selective heating to provide material support to form the structure of a single layer fabric material in the case of using a molding machine. Figure 5A - 5F shows a molding machine of an exemplary manufacturing method. As Figure 5A shown, the molding machine can include a top plate C1, a clamp C2, a cooling unit C3, and a bottom plate C4. In some embodiments, as described below with reference to Figure 5F the top plate C1 can include one or more heating areas A10 and one or more unheated areas A15, which are configured to selectively heat the textile material during operation. In various embodiments, the clamp C2 can be configured to engage with the pins A1 of the bottom plate C4 to hold the textile material in place during operation. In some embodiments, the clamp C2 can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional (e.g., restricting the movement of the textile material in two or three directions). In some embodiments, other connection methods for the textile material can be considered. In some embodiments, the bottom plate C4 can include one or more bottom plate inserts, which are configured with a suction bed to pull the textile material into the bottom plate inserts. In some embodiments, the cooling unit C3 can be automated to cool the cold mold A8( Figure 5Eas shown). In various embodiments, during operation, the cooling unit C3 can be approximately at room temperature or below room temperature. In various embodiments, during operation, heat from the textile material may need to be absorbed by the cold mold A8 so that the textile material undergoes a lasting (e.g., permanent) molding effect. In various embodiments, the lower temperature of the cooling unit C3 can reduce the cooling time and increase the productivity of the method.

[0034] Now referring to Figure 4A block 400 of, a method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a molding machine includes removably attaching a textile material to a bottom plate. In various embodiments, the bottom plate 500 can be configured with one or more bottom plate inserts 510 (shown in FIG. 5) that are configured to receive the textile material. In some embodiments, the bottom plate 500 can be configured with one or more suction beds that are configured to pull the textile material into the bottom plate insert. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via a clamp or a pin. Figure 5B and 5C shows a bottom plate C4 of a molding machine according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 5B shown, a single-layer fabric can be placed on the bottom plate C4. For example, the textile material A2 may need to be oriented such that the textile material is positioned on the bottom plate C4. In various embodiments, the bottom plate C4 can have one or more pins A1 that are configured to engage with a clamp C2 ( Figure 5A shown in). In various embodiments, the pins A1 and the clamp C2 can be configured to hold the textile material A2 in its position during the operations discussed herein. In various embodiments, based on the type of textile material, the connecting device for holding the textile material A2 in place can be a pin, a manual clamp, a clamp using a robotic arm, etc.

[0035] Now referring to Figure 4A block 410 of, a method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a molding machine includes cold molding the textile material. In some embodiments, the cold molding forms a three-dimensional contour of a garment. In some embodiments, the cold molding is performed in an automatic cooling unit. In various embodiments, as Figure 5D shown, the bottom plate can be configured with one or more cooling pipelines that are configured to cool the bottom plate so that the textile material can be cold molded as discussed herein. In some embodiments, the cooling unit C3 can be configured to cool Figure 5D the cold mold A8 shown in. In this way, during the cold molding process, the cold mold A8 can be placed on the textile material A2 such that the textile material A2 is positioned between the cold mold and the bottom plate C4.

[0036] Now referring to Figure 4AIn the method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a molding machine, the square 420 includes selectively thermoforming a textile material based on the function of the garment. In some embodiments, the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides support for the garment. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming a textile material based on the function of the garment includes joining a top plate configured with one or more heating portions to the textile material. In such an embodiment, during the thermoforming process, the textile material is positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate. As Figure 5F shown, the top plate C1 may include a heating zone A10 and a non-heating zone A15, which are configured to selectively provide heat to certain portions of the textile material. In various embodiments, a cold mold A8 may be fixed (e.g., joined to the textile material) during the selective heating process. In some embodiments, the heating zone may be from about 150 degrees Celsius to about 180 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the thermoforming may be performed for about 30 seconds to about 60 seconds (e.g., the heating zone may be joined to the textile material for 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In various embodiments, the pressure of the top plate C1 on the textile material may be from about 4 bar to 6 bar. In various embodiments, the textile material A2 may be removed from the molding machine upon completion and allowed to cure before being cut into the desired garment shape.

[0037] Figure 4B is a flowchart of an operation of using selective heating to provide material support to form a structure of a single-layer textile material in the case of using a hot air blower. Figure 6 shows a hot air blower of an exemplary manufacturing method discussed herein. As Figure 6 shown, in some embodiments, the hot air blower 600 may include a hot air mechanism (e.g., a hot air generator B1 configured with a hot air nozzle B2 attached to a movable hot air arm), a bottom plate (e.g., a suction bed) B3, and a removable mold B4. In various embodiments, the hot air mechanism may include a frame B5, which is configured to support the hot air generator B1 and the hot air nozzle B2 during operation. In some embodiments, the hot air nozzle B2 may be operably connected to a hot air movable head. In some embodiments, the hot air movable head may be configured to move in at least one of the x direction, the y direction, and / or the z direction. Additionally or alternatively, the hot air movable head may be capable of rotating (e.g., 360-degree rotation). In some embodiments, the hot air movable head may be an automated robotic arm (e.g., having a hot air nozzle B2 attached that can move in 5 dimensions). In some embodiments, at least one of the hot air nozzle size or the air flow may be adjustable. For example, the air flow rate and / or the air velocity may be changed to provide different amounts of heat to different portions of the fabric material.

[0038] Now refer to Figure 4BFor the square 450, a method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a hot air blower includes removably attaching the fabric material to a bottom plate. In various embodiments, the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts, and the bottom plate inserts are configured to receive textile materials. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via clamps and / or pins. In various embodiments, the textile material can be removably attached to the bottom plate in the same manner as the bottom plate C4 of the molding machine discussed above with reference to Figure 4A The bottom plate B3 is removably attached.

[0039] Now referring to Figure 4B For the square 460, a method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a hot air blower includes selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the garment. In some embodiments, the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides support for the garment. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the garment includes: applying hot air to a specific portion of the textile material via a hot air nozzle. As described above, the hot air nozzle B2 can be moved to different positions on the textile material by a hot air movable arm, so that the hot air nozzle B2 only provides heat to a specific area of the textile material. During operation, the textile garment can be placed on the mold B4. For example, the mold B4 can be used to define the shape of the textile material when heated by the hot air nozzle B2. In various embodiments, the mold B4 can be three-dimensional and define a negative image of the desired shape of the fabric material. In various embodiments, the three-dimensional shape of the fabric material can be based on the mold B4. For example, the mold B4 can be made of clay, wood, etc.

[0040] Now referring to Figure 4B For the square 470, a method of forming a structure of a single-layer fabric material using a hot air blower includes curing the textile material on the mold B4. For example, when the selective heating is completed (e.g., square 460), the textile material can be held on the mold B4 for cooling and maintaining the desired shape of the textile material. In various embodiments, the suction bed of the bottom plate B3 can be used to assist the cooling and curing process.

[0041] Figure 7 Shows the heated portion of a bra garment according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, heat can be applied to the shaded area. In such an embodiment, the shaded area 700 experiences a locking effect compared to the non-shaded area. In some embodiments, the locking effect can provide support to form a high-support garment. Based on the desired support area of a given garment, various other heating patterns can be envisioned. Figure 7 The bra shown can be obtained by any of the heating processes discussed herein (e.g., a molding machine and / or a robotic hot air blower).

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[0044] Various embodiments of the present disclosure allow for a single-layer garment that allows for support, compression, stretch, modulus, moisture management, stiffness, three-dimensional shape, defined thickness, and

[0045] Although various embodiments have been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other embodiments and examples can perform similar functions and / or achieve similar results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and are therefore contemplated and intended to be covered by the appended claims.

[0046] Benefiting from the foregoing description and the teachings presented in the associated drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains will envision many modifications and other embodiments of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Additionally, while the foregoing description and the associated drawings describe exemplary embodiments in the context of certain exemplary combinations of elements and / or functions, it should be understood that different combinations of elements and / or functions can be provided by alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In this regard, for example, combinations of elements and / or functions different from those explicitly described above are also contemplated as being set forth in some of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. A method of manufacturing a single-layer garment, the method comprising: providing a single-layer textile material, wherein the textile material is a woven or knitted material comprising low-melting-point yarns, textile yarns, and high-strength yarns, and wherein the low-melting-point yarns have a lower melting point than the textile yarns and the high-strength yarns; and using selective heating to form the structure of the single-layer textile material to define fully locked regions, partially locked regions, and stretch regions within the single-layer textile material.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, the textile material is formed by one of a molding machine or a robotic hot air blower.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, forming the textile material by the molding machine comprises: removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; cold molding the textile material, wherein the cold molding produces a three-dimensional profile of the garment; and selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment, wherein the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides at least one of fit or support to the garment.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via a clamp or a pin.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein, the bottom plate includes a suction bed configured to pull the textile material into a bottom plate mold.

6. The method according to claim 3, wherein, the cold molding is performed in an automatic cooling unit.

7. The method according to claim 3, wherein, selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment includes: engaging a top plate configured with one or more heating portions with the textile material, wherein the textile material is positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate during the thermal molding process.

8. The method according to claim 2, wherein, forming the textile material by the hot air blower includes: removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment, wherein the selectively heated portion of the textile material provides support to the garment; and curing the textile material on a mold.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate via a clamp or a pin.

10. The method according to claim 8, wherein, selectively thermally molding the textile material based on the function of the garment includes: applying hot air to specific portions of the textile material via a hot air nozzle.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, the hot air nozzle is operatively coupled to a hot air movable head, wherein the hot air movable head is configured to move or rotate in at least one of the x direction, y direction, and z direction.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein, At least one of the hot air nozzle size or the air flow is adjustable.

13. The method according to claim 1, further comprising cutting the garment into a final pattern after selectively heating the textile material.

14. The method according to claim 1, wherein, the textile material is a jacquard material.

15. The method according to claim 1, wherein, the selective heating is between the melting points of the low melting point yarn and the non-low melting point yarn, and the non-low melting point yarn includes a textile yarn and a high-strength yarn.

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