Composite soft top structure for baseball cap

Abstract

The application discloses a composite soft top structure of a baseball cap. The plate constituting the cap body comprises a face cloth of an outer layer, a fiber net of a middle layer and a lining cloth of an inner layer. The face cloth and the lining cloth of the front and back pages are double-needle belt sewn and adopt a double-layer structure. The double-needle belt sewing between the side page and the front and back pages adopts a single-layer structure. The fiber net is sewn with the face cloth through a grommet. The fiber net does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle belt. A shaping layer formed by silk floss sheets is arranged between the fiber net of the side page and the lining cloth. The periphery of the shaping layer is sewn with the fiber net and the shaping layer is sewn with the face cloth through the grommet. The shaping layer does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle belt. The shaping layer and the sweat band do not overlap. The fiber net of the back page enters the sewing range of the double-needle belt of the back bending part. The prepared baseball cap can effectively eliminate wearing defects. The cap body is soft, has no glue sticking and is suitable for washing, thereby ensuring good matching of the cap body and the head and overall coordination of the cap body. The cap has good air permeability, is comfortable to wear and convenient to carry. The cap is convenient for embroidery and mass production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a baseball cap. Background Technology

[0002] Baseball caps were originally created to protect athletes from the glare of the sun during baseball games. With the development of society, their sporty attributes have permeated every corner of our lives, including outdoor sports, travel, fitness, and everyday wear. In our daily lives, besides providing sun protection and wind protection, baseball caps also serve an important function in enhancing one's overall image through personal style.

[0003] A baseball cap consists of a visor and a crown (also called the top). The crown is made up of panels such as the front, side, and back panels, which are sewn together with double needles. Eyelets are provided for ventilation. A sweatband is located on the inner side of the crown's circumference, with its lower edge sewn to the circumference of the crown. The back of the cap may or may not have a back flap and a buckle. If a back flap is included, the two back panels have corresponding arc-shaped notches to form a semi-circular back flap. A button (also called a cap bead) may or may not be provided at the center of the top of the crown. Depending on the type of visor, there are flat-brimmed and curved-brimmed caps. Eyelets are generally made using an embroidery technique around the opening (called embroidered eyelets), but some use metal rings. Caps have five or six panels depending on the number of panels. A six-panel cap includes two front panels, two side panels, and two back panels, while a five-panel cap has two front panels that are a single piece. Other caps may have more panels. Caps can also be categorized by the material of the panels: soft-top and hard-top. Based on the above differences, the main types of baseball caps currently on the market include flat-brimmed hard-top five-panel and six-panel baseball caps, curved-brimmed hard-top baseball caps, and curved-brimmed soft-top baseball caps.

[0004] Among them, the hard-top baseball cap, with its front panel made of fabric and Oxford cloth pressed together, not only affects wearing comfort but also creates a disproportion between the front and back of the cap, resulting in a poor fit between the cap and the head. This affects the natural aesthetic appeal. This has been fully verified in the market for existing hard-top baseball caps: for example, the two front panels of a curved-brim hard-top baseball cap are made of fabric and Oxford cloth pressed together, so the wearer's forehead will have an unnatural fullness effect, making it seem like the fullness is not due to the wearer's natural forehead but rather the stiff effect of the hat, creating a sense of distortion; another example is the flat-brim hard-top baseball cap, where the front panel is generally made of fabric and Oxford cloth pressed together, making the front of the cap stiff and significantly higher than other cap styles, making the wearer's head appear noticeably larger and higher, which looks unnatural; even when choosing a flat-brim hard-top baseball cap, most people choose to wear it backwards or at an angle, which is also called a hip-hop cap. Therefore, hard-top baseball caps do not conform to mainstream aesthetics, resulting in a very small audience.

[0005] Soft-top baseball caps are made of a single layer of soft fabric and are generally washed, resulting in a soft and comfortable feel. The front and back of the cap are well-coordinated, and the cap fits the head well. If the head shape is suitable, wearing it can create a strong sense of natural beauty and enhance one's personal image. This makes it the most aesthetically pleasing of all baseball cap styles.

[0006] However, existing soft-top baseball caps suffer from a smaller consumer base due to the following reasons:

[0007] Because existing cap designs on the market are based on standard head shapes, but in reality, head shapes vary greatly, existing cap designs cannot meet the diverse needs of the market. To verify this phenomenon, we conducted a survey in a bustling commercial area, targeting young people aged 18 to 24. The survey was conducted using a mobile app, with each phone limited to one report, resulting in 1600 data points collected. The results showed that 23.45% of respondents found baseball caps suitable and would like to buy them; 50.35% would not buy them because they didn't look good on them. These data demonstrate that existing cap designs on the market indeed cannot satisfy a wider range of consumers.

[0008] Our research indicates that the hat's unflattering appearance stems from the following: The softness of the hat material results in a very close fit to the head shape, thus placing high demands on head shape. A full head or ample hair will maximize its effect, significantly enhancing one's personal image compared to other hat styles. Due to significant racial differences in skull structure, and considering the head shape characteristics of East Asians, the main issues are a lower crown, a tendency for the sides of the head to recede, and a flattened back of the head. These individuals may experience insufficient head support when wearing the hat. Furthermore, if their hair volume or hairstyle is also insufficient to support the hat, wearing defects will occur, specifically manifesting as: Phenomenon 1, Front Collapse: If the area from the forehead to the top of the head cannot support the hat, the front (e.g.,...) will collapse. Figure 1 As shown in section A, etc., a lot of collapse will occur. The originally rounded design of the hat body will show various creases and dents caused by the collapse when worn; Phenomenon 2, the top of the hat becomes pointed: If the side panels cannot be supported, the top of the hat body (such as...) will become pointed. Figure 2 As shown in section B, the hat's inward curve causes the crown to become pointed, creating a visual effect of a large face and a small head; Phenomenon 3, back flap collapse: For people with a flat or insufficiently full back of the head, wearing the hat will cause the back flap (such as...) to collapse. Figure 3 As shown in section C, the hat has collapsed, and severe wrinkles have appeared around the back curve, affecting the appearance from the side and back when worn; Phenomenon 4, back curve protrusion: If the head circumference does not match, it will also cause the upper part of the back curve of the hat (such as...) to protrude. Figure 4The unnatural arching of part D (as shown); Phenomenon 5, hat wrinkles: Due to the lack of support from the head or hair, the hat will have multiple wrinkles or uneven areas (such as...). Figure 5 As shown in section E, the wearer's head defects are clearly exposed. These wearing defects make baseball caps less adaptable, creating the bizarre situation where "hats choose people" in the public eye. This deters many potential consumers and reduces the consumer base for baseball caps.

[0009] Furthermore, by collecting and modeling head shape data, and then comparing and analyzing the cap model of the curved-brim soft-top baseball cap with the three-dimensional head model, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1. The probability of gaps appearing between the forehead and the top of the skull, the area between the inward turning point of the side of the head and the top of the skull, and the back of the head, is relatively high; 2. The spacing of these gaps is approximately between 0 and 20 millimeters; 3. These three areas are generally where the gap spacing is the largest.

[0010] In conclusion, existing soft-top baseball caps suffer from the aforementioned drawbacks of poor wearing comfort, which to some extent restricts their market prospects, thus necessitating improvements. However, no publicly available reports of related research and improvements have been found to date. Summary of the Invention

[0011] To address the aforementioned drawbacks, the technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a composite soft-top structure for a baseball cap that not only effectively eliminates the wearing defects of soft-top caps but also maintains the advantages of a soft and comfortable cap, overall coordination between the front and sides of the cap, and good fit between the cap and the head. To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution adopted by this invention is a composite soft-top structure for a baseball cap, including a visor and a cap body. The cap body is composed of six panels: two front panels, two side panels, and two back panels. Each panel has eyelets. A sweatband is provided around the inner edge of the cap body's circumference, with its lower edge sewn to the bottom edge of the cap body. The key feature is that each of the front, side, and back panels includes an outer fabric layer, a middle fiber mesh layer, and an inner lining layer.

[0012] The front, side, and back pages are sewn together with double-needle tape using the following method: the double-needle tape stitching between the two front pages and the two back pages uses a double-layer structure, while the double-needle tape stitching between the side pages and the front and back pages uses a single-layer structure; the double-layer structure means that adjacent sides of two pieces of fabric are sewn together with one double-needle tape, and adjacent sides of two pieces of lining are sewn together with another double-needle tape, without sewing between the two double-needle tapes; the single-layer structure means that adjacent pieces of fabric and adjacent pieces of lining are sewn together with a single double-needle tape.

[0013] The fiber mesh is sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets; the side of the fiber mesh is close to and parallel to the outer edge of the double-needle tape, and the fiber mesh does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle tape; the bottom edge of the fiber mesh does not enter the sewing position of the lower edge of the sweatband; in the front page, the fiber mesh is only sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets, and the fiber mesh is not connected to the cap body at other positions;

[0014] In the side panel, a shaping layer composed of silk floss is provided between the fiber mesh and the lining. The periphery of the shaping layer is sewn to the fiber mesh, and the shaping layer and the fiber mesh are sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets. The shaping layer does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle tape. The side edge of the shaping layer is close to and parallel to the outer edge line of the double-needle tape. The bottom edge of the shaping layer is flush with the upper edge of the sweatband, and the shaping layer and the sweatband do not overlap.

[0015] The back page has a back bend and a tail buckle. The back bend has a double needle tape, and the fiber web of the back page enters the sewing range of the double needle tape in the back bend.

[0016] Preferably, the fiber web in the front page is a single-layer fiber web. This makes the front page form a weak support structure, which can create localized slight depressions when worn, enhancing the natural feel of the garment.

[0017] Preferably, the fiber web in the front page is composed of a double-layered fiber web stitched together at the perimeter, to reinforce the support structure of the front page as needed.

[0018] Preferably, when the front, side, and back covers are stitched with double-needle tape, the adjacent sides of two adjacent pieces of front and / or backing fabric are stitched together first, then the two stitched edges are unfolded and flattened before being stitched together with double-needle tape. This structure effectively improves the bidirectional stress transmission capability between the double-needle tape and the front and backing fabrics, thereby improving the overall uniformity of stress distribution on the hat body.

[0019] Preferably, the double-needle stitching between the two front pages and the two back pages adopts a double-layer structure. After the adjacent sides of the two fabric pieces are stitched together with a double-needle stitch, the embroidery process is completed first, and then the hat body is made.

[0020] Preferably, the brim is a curved brim.

[0021] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that, by adopting the above-mentioned composite soft top structure, the baseball cap made will not have phenomena such as front page collapse, top point, back page collapse, back bend protrusion, or cap wrinkles, thus effectively eliminating wearing defects; according to experiments, the baseball cap can remain without collapse and wrinkles when placed directly on a table in a dry environment without the need for cap support, and the duration can be up to 168 hours.

[0022] Based on the above, the hat body, composed of fabric, fiber mesh, and shaping layer stitched together, is soft. The entire hat body uses no adhesive, is washable, and effectively maintains its soft top characteristics, thus ensuring a good fit between the hat body and the head. The front and side / back panels of the hat body have minimal structural differences, resulting in strong overall structural integrity and ensuring overall coordination between the front and side / back sections. It is breathable, ensuring wearing comfort; it can be freely kneaded for easy carrying; and it is easy to embroider, facilitating mass production.

[0023] Of course, any product implementing this invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time.

[0024] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. When an element is referred to as being "attached to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1-5 This is a structural diagram illustrating existing defects in baseball cap wearing.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall outer structure of the baseball cap in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall inner structure of the baseball cap in the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the front page separation structure in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the front page assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the side page separation structure in an embodiment.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the side page assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the back-page separation structure in an embodiment.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the back page assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 14 A schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the double-layer cross-section structure with double-needle stitching on the two front pages in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of a single-layer cross-sectional structure in which the side page and back page are stitched together with double needles, as shown in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0036] See appendix Figure 6-15 This illustrates a specific structure of the present invention. The composite soft-top baseball cap described in the example is a six-piece curved-brim baseball cap, including a curved brim visor 5 and a cap body. The cap body is composed of six panels—two front panels 1, two side panels 2, and two back panels 3—stitched together with double-needle tape. Each panel has an eyelet 4. A sweatband 9 is provided around the inner edge of the cap body's circumference, and the lower edge of the sweatband 9 is sewn to the circumference of the cap body. A button 7 is located at the center of the top of the cap body.

[0037] Each front page 1 includes an outer front page fabric 101, a middle front page fiber mesh 102, and an inner front page lining 103; each side page 2 includes an outer side page fabric 201, a middle side page fiber mesh 202, and an inner side page lining 204, with a shaping layer 203 provided between the side page fiber mesh 202 and the side page lining 204; each back page 3 includes an outer back page fabric 301, a middle back page fiber mesh 302, and an inner back page lining 303.

[0038] The outer fabric and the lining fabric are sewn together with double needles:

[0039] The double-needle band stitching between the two front pages 1 uses a double-layer structure, while the double-needle band stitching between the front page 1 and the side page 2 uses a single-layer structure; the double-needle band stitching between the two back pages 3 uses a double-layer structure, while the double-needle band stitching between the back page 3 and the side page 2 uses a single-layer structure.

[0040] The following example, using double-needle stitching on two front pages 1, illustrates the double-layer structure: See Figure 14 The double-layer structure refers to the following: two front page fabrics 101 are sewn together on adjacent sides by a first double-needle tape 12 to form a face fabric layer; two front page lining fabrics 103 are sewn together on adjacent sides by a second double-needle tape 10 to form a lining fabric layer. The first double-needle tape 12 and the second double-needle tape 10 are not sewn together. Within the area of ​​the two front pages, the face fabric layer and the lining fabric layer are two separate layers. The treatment of the two back pages 3 is the same as that of the front pages and will not be described again.

[0041] like Figure 14 As shown, the two front cover fabrics 101 are first sewn together at seam line 105 on adjacent sides. The two seam edges 104 are then turned out, flattened, and sewn together using the first double-needle strap 12. The lining fabric is treated in the same way; the back cover 3 and side cover 2 are also treated in the same way, and will not be described again. This structure effectively improves the bidirectional stress transmission capability between the double-needle strap and the cover fabric and lining fabric, and the frame structure formed by all the double-needle straps improves the overall uniformity of stress on the hat body.

[0042] Figure 14 It is also shown that the side edge of the front page fiber mesh 102 is close to and parallel to the outer edge of the double-needle tape, and the front page fiber mesh 102 does not enter the sewing area of ​​the double-needle tape. The treatment of the fiber mesh of the back page and side pages is the same, and will not be described again.

[0043] The single-layer structure is illustrated by taking the double-needle band sewing of side page 2 and back page 3 as an example: See [link to example]. Figure 15 The single-layer structure refers to the following: adjacent side panel fabrics 201, back panel fabrics 301, side panel linings 204, and back panel linings 303 are all sewn together using a third double-needle strap 11, forming a single, unified layer. The connection between the front panel 1 and the side panel 2 is handled similarly and will not be described further. It can be seen that the connection strength of the single-layer structure is greater than that of the double-layer structure. Through the differentiated design of single and double layers, the hat's support strength can be ensured while maintaining a good fit to the head, resulting in a natural wearing effect.

[0044] Meanwhile, because the center of the front and back of a baseball cap often requires embroidery to create logos or other identifying elements, this location is precisely at the seam between the two back pages and the two front pages. The double-layer structure also facilitates embroidery on the outer fabric. After the outer fabric layers of the front page 1 and back page 2 are completed, the embroidery process can be finished before assembling the panels and the cap body. This prevents the embroidery from penetrating the fiber mesh and lining, affecting stress transmission, causing undesirable deformation, and impacting the aesthetics.

[0045] The fiber mesh is sewn to the fabric using eyelets: taking page 1 as an example, as shown in the example... Figure 9 As shown, the front page fiber mesh 102 is sewn to the front page fabric 101 through eyelets 4, that is, the two are sewn together during the embroidery process around the eyelet 4. The treatment of the back page 3 and the side page 2 is the same and will not be described in detail. The difference is that the front page fiber mesh 102 is only sewn to the front page fabric 101 through eyelets, and other parts of the front page fiber mesh 102 are not sewn to the cap body; while the side page fiber mesh 202 is also sewn to the shaping layer 203; when the back bend 6 is set, the back page fiber mesh 302 enters the sewing range of the back bend double needle tape 305.

[0046] The bottom edge of the fiber mesh does not enter the lower edge of the sweatband at the sewing position: See example on page 1 of the previous page. Figure 7 , 8As shown, a sweatband 9 is provided on the inner side of the bottom edge of the hat body. The lower edge of the sweatband 9 is sewn to the bottom edge of the hat body. The bottom edge of the front page fiber mesh 102 does not enter the sewn position of the lower edge of the sweatband 9. The treatment of the back page 3 and side page 2 is the same and will not be described again.

[0047] In this example, the front page fiber mesh 102 is a single-layer fiber mesh. This allows the front page 1 to form a weak support structure, creating slight localized depressions during wear, thus enhancing the natural feel of the garment. In other embodiments, the front page fiber mesh may also be composed of a double-layer fiber mesh stitched together at the perimeter, to reinforce the support structure of the front page as needed.

[0048] See Figure 7 , 10 11. In the example of side page 2, the periphery of the shaping layer 203 is sewn to the side page fiber mesh 202, and the shaping layer 203 and the side page fiber mesh 202 are also sewn to the face fabric 21 through eyelets 4; the shaping layer 203 does not enter the sewing range of the third double needle tape 11; the side of the shaping layer 203 is close to and parallel to the outer edge line of the third double needle tape 11, the bottom edge of the shaping layer 203 is flush with the upper edge of the sweatband 9, and the shaping layer 203 and the sweatband 9 do not overlap.

[0049] In the example, the back page 3 has a backward bend 6 and a tail buckle 8. The two back pieces 3 have corresponding arc-shaped notches 304 to be spliced ​​together to form a semi-circular backward bend 6. The backward bend is provided with a backward bend double needle tape 305, and the back page fiber mesh 302 enters the sewing range of the backward bend double needle tape 305. This is used to enhance the shape maintenance of the backward bend opening, making the curve of the backward bend more perfect. At the same time, this structure is conducive to the structural stability of the entire back page: the backward bend double needle tape 305, because it is connected to the back page fiber mesh 302, will make the edge of the backward bend opening slightly harder, thus better ensuring that the backward bend 6 will not twist when worn; secondly, it can provide support stress for the back page fabric 301 in the area near the backward bend 6. With the support stress provided by the backward bend double needle tape 305 and the second double needle tape 11 connecting the side page 2 and the back page 3, as well as the strength of the back page fiber mesh 302 combined with the back page fabric 31, the backward bend can maintain its shape when not being worn, and the backward bend opening can also maintain a perfect state, thus achieving self-support.

[0050] In other embodiments, the back bend may not be provided, and the structure of the subsequent page is the same as that of the previous page, which will not be described in detail here.

[0051] In the above technical solution: the front fiber mesh 102 is only sewn to the front fabric 101 through eyelets 4, and the front fiber mesh 102 is not sewn to the cap body at other locations. The front fiber mesh 102 is used to improve the support capacity of the front fabric 101 and to evenly and widely distribute the compressive force on the front lining 103 to the front fabric 101; this force distribution effectively avoids the wearing defect of the front page collapsing, and the front page presents a rounded and full effect. At the same time, this structure can maintain softness, and the structure of the front page of the cap body is similar and coordinated with the side and back pages, effectively improving the fit between the cap body and the head. Compared with the pressed hard top of the fabric and Oxford cloth, it effectively avoids the stiffness of the hard top and the wearing effect is more natural.

[0052] When worn, side panel 2 is pushed open by the head, and some stress is transferred to the third double-needle strap 11 connecting side panel 2 and front panel 1, causing the double-needle strap to unfold and thus link the front panel. The fiber mesh structure of front panel 1 itself can distribute the stress more evenly to the fabric, so even if our head only makes contact with the front panel, the stress at the point of contact can be distributed to a larger area of ​​the front panel. When not worn, the front panel of the hat is strong enough to support its own weight through its structure, and will not collapse significantly.

[0053] In addition to fixing the shaping layer 203, the side panel fiber mesh 202 also evenly distributes the compressive force on the shaping layer 203 onto the outer fabric, preventing abrupt changes in the fabric when compressed and resulting in a more natural appearance. The side panel structure primarily provides automatic shaping functionality because it will inevitably come into direct contact with the head and will be subject to compressive force from the head. This compressive force will cause the double-needle straps connecting the side panel to the front panel and to the back panel to exhibit outward stress, which directly enhances the overall support of the cap. The double-needle strap stitching of the side panels is a single-layer structure with multiple layers of fabric stacked, resulting in higher structural strength compared to the single-layer fabric of traditional caps. Furthermore, since the double-needle strap connects to the lining, which is the first to contact the head, the force on the lining can be directly transmitted to the double-needle strap, providing it with stress.

[0054] The shaping layer 203 uses a silk floss sheet of a certain thickness, which can provide the wearer with an elastic shaping function: for example, for a head shape where the sides of the head are recessed, the gap between the sides of the head and the inside of the hat body is relatively large, and the shaping layer is subjected to less compressive force, so it is in a fluffy state. Its thickness can fill the gap and support the shape of the fabric. If the sides of the head are normal, the gap is smaller, and the shaping layer will be subjected to greater compressive force and become compacted and thinner. The force is evenly transmitted to the fabric through the fiber web, so that the fabric achieves a round and full shaping effect.

[0055] To verify the structural performance of the cap, we conducted the following comparative test experiments:

[0056] 1. Test subject:

[0057] Experimental group: 10 six-piece curved brim composite soft-top caps made in the above embodiments were randomly selected;

[0058] Control group: 10 six-piece curved-brim soft-top hats made with existing technology were randomly selected;

[0059] The experimental group and the control group used the same fabric, double-needle tape, and sweatband; adopted the same pattern; and were ironed using the same method.

[0060] 2. Testing Method: Handle with care. Place the hats of the experimental group and the control group flat on the same table. Cover both groups of hats completely with a transparent plastic cover to prevent moisture and air fluctuations from affecting them. Time and observe and record the deformation of the hats.

[0061] 3. Test Results:

[0062] 3.1 During the flat placement process, the caps in the experimental group remained in their original shape without deformation; however, the caps in the control group immediately exhibited various deformations after being placed on the table, as shown in the table below:

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[0064] 3.2 After 72 hours, the deformation of the two sets of hats is shown in the table below:

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[0066] 3.3 After 168 hours, the deformation of the two sets of hats is shown in the table below:

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[0068] 4. Test conclusion: The self-support ability of the hats in the experimental group was significantly better than that in the control group.

[0069] To verify the beneficial effects of this invention from various aspects, we used failure cases from the research and development process as comparative examples, as shown in the table below:

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[0072] The embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are merely illustrative of the invention. The embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and describes these embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the invention. However, the invention can be implemented in many ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents, and not by the specific embodiments disclosed.

Claims

1. A composite soft-top structure for a baseball cap, comprising a visor and a body, the body being composed of six panels: two front panels, two side panels, and two back panels; each panel having eyelets; a sweatband being provided on the inner side of the bottom edge of the body, the lower edge of the sweatband being sewn to the bottom edge of the body, characterized in that, The front page, side page, and back page all include an outer fabric layer, a middle fiber mesh layer, and an inner lining layer, wherein... The front, side, and back pages are sewn together with double-needle tape using the following method: the double-needle tape stitching between the two front pages and the two back pages uses a double-layer structure, while the double-needle tape stitching between the side pages and the front and back pages uses a single-layer structure; the double-layer structure means that adjacent sides of two pieces of fabric are sewn together with one double-needle tape, and adjacent sides of two pieces of lining are sewn together with another double-needle tape, without sewing between the two double-needle tapes; the single-layer structure means that adjacent pieces of fabric and adjacent pieces of lining are sewn together with a single double-needle tape. The fiber mesh is sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets; the side of the fiber mesh is close to and parallel to the outer edge of the double-needle tape, and the fiber mesh does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle tape; the bottom edge of the fiber mesh does not enter the sewing position of the lower edge of the sweatband; in the front page, the fiber mesh is only sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets, and the fiber mesh is not connected to the cap body at other positions; In the side panel, a shaping layer composed of silk floss is provided between the fiber mesh and the lining. The periphery of the shaping layer is sewn to the fiber mesh, and the shaping layer and the fiber mesh are sewn to the outer fabric through eyelets. The shaping layer does not enter the sewing range of the double-needle tape. The side edge of the shaping layer is close to and parallel to the outer edge line of the double-needle tape. The bottom edge of the shaping layer is flush with the upper edge of the sweatband, and the shaping layer and the sweatband do not overlap. The back page has a back bend and a tail buckle. The back bend has a double needle tape, and the fiber web of the back page enters the sewing range of the double needle tape in the back bend.

2. The composite soft roof structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fiber web in the previous page is a single-layer fiber web.

3. The composite soft roof structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fiber mesh in the front page consists of a double-layered fiber mesh stitched around the perimeter to reinforce the support structure of the front page as needed.

4. The composite soft roof structure as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, When the front, side, and back pages are sewn with double needle tape, the adjacent sides of two adjacent pieces of front and / or backing fabric are sewn together first, then the two sewn edges are turned out and flattened, and then sewn together with double needle tape.

5. The composite soft roof structure as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The double-needle stitching between the two front pages and the two back pages adopts a double-layer structure. After the adjacent sides of the two pieces of fabric are stitched together with a double-needle stitch, the embroidery process is completed first, and then the hat body is made.

6. The composite soft roof structure as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The visor is a curved brim.

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