Breathable bra

Abstract

The present invention relates to a functional brassiere (1), in particular a pregnant and / or nursing brassiere, comprising: a front section (10) shaped to cover at least a portion of a breast region of a wearer, the front section comprising a pair of cup portions (5) shaped to receive respective ones of the breasts of the wearer; and a back section (6) shaped to cover at least a portion of the back of the wearer. In order to ensure air permeability without compromising the support, at least one of the cup portions (5) and the back section (6) is formed of a knitted fabric having different knit structures representing areas having different air permeability, such as at least a cooling area (3) and a support area (2), the cooling zone (3) is adapted to cover a sweat-sensitive area on the wearer's skin and has a different knitted structure with a higher air permeability than the support zone (2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to wearing apparel, and more particularly to underwear, and more particularly to a functional brassiere adapted to the unique needs of a woman whose body temperature rises as her pregnancy progresses and thereafter when she may be nursing a child. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making the functional brassiere. Background Art

[0002] A bra is an article of clothing that covers and supports a woman's breasts.

[0003] A typical bra has two cups to cover and support the breasts, shoulder straps connected to each of the cups, and a band that wraps around the torso below the breasts.

[0004] As a type of functional bra, nursing and maternity bras were created to allow a woman to breastfeed her baby without having to completely remove her bra. This can be accomplished through a dedicated opening in the bra cup to expose a portion of the breast, or through a bra with cups that have clasps above them that can be disconnected to pull down one or more cups of the bra to expose the breasts underneath.

[0005] Such nursing and maternity bras are usually made of yarn, preferably cotton, and have the same knitted fabric that absorbs leaking milk and sweat produced. However, during pregnancy, when a woman's breasts become heavier and her body temperature rises, yarn alone is not enough to meet the needs in terms of support and breathability.

[0006] WO 2018 204 681A1 discloses a bra with multiple layers of padding to absorb fluid and increase breathability. JP 312 9647U discloses a bra with a cooler insert for receiving a refrigerated cooler. US2016021 940A1 discloses a bra with different knitted structure areas for optimizing breast support.

[0007] Issues to be resolved

[0008] In view of the above, there is a need to provide a functional brassiere, in particular a breastfeeding and / or maternity brassiere that ensures breathability without compromising support. Summary of the invention

[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a functional brassiere is provided, in particular a brassiere for maternity and / or breastfeeding. The brassiere comprises a front section and a back section, the front section being shaped to cover at least a portion of the chest area of ​​the wearer, the front section comprising a pair of cup portions shaped to accommodate respective ones of the wearer's breasts, and the back section being shaped to cover at least a portion of the wearer's back. At least one of the cup portion and the back portion is formed by a knitted fabric having a different knitting structure, the different knitting structures representing zones with different air permeabilities, such as at least a cooling zone and a support zone. The cooling zone is adapted to cover a sweat-sensitive area on the wearer's skin and has a different knitting structure having a higher air permeability than the support zone.

[0010] The knitted fabric, preferably the functional brassiere, can be made of a single yarn consisting of a stretchable material, preferably a cotton-free material, in particular a material mixture of polyester and elastane or polyamide and elastane, in particular a material mixture of nylon and spandex. This can result in a single piece of knitted fabric without any seams, sewing or stitching between the cooling zone and the support zone, despite the different knitting structures.

[0011] The knitted fabric may consist of a blend comprising 80% to 98%, more preferably 85% to 97%, in particular 86% to 95% polyamide / nylon and corresponding percentages of elastane / spandex. The yarns selected may absorb moisture, i.e. perspiration, and transfer it from the skin to the environment outside the bra.

[0012] The functional bra may further comprise an upper abdominal portion, in particular a seamless ribbed knitted band, which may be located below the cup portion. The seamless ribbed knitted band may be adapted to extend at least partially around a portion of the wearer's torso below the breast. The seamless ribbed knitted band may be formed from a knitted fabric consisting of a mixture comprising 70% to 95%, more preferably between 75% and 92%, in particular 80% to 90% polyamide / nylon and an opposite corresponding percentage of elastane / spandex.

[0013] The knitted structure of the cooling zone can have a wider or coarser mesh than the supporting zone. This can result in larger mesh holes for air to pass through in the cooling zone and better support, especially supporting the supporting zone with relatively low elasticity.

[0014] The volume mass density of the knitted fabric in the cooling zone may be approximately 1 / 20 to 1 / 1.5, preferably 1 / 15 to 1 / 2, and in particular 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the volume mass density in the supporting zone.

[0015] The different knitted structures of the cooling zone and the supporting zone may differ in their mesh size so that they are visible to the naked eye.

[0016] The knitting structure of the cooling zone may be at least one of a jacquard knitted fabric and an open knitted mesh. The knitting structure of the supporting zone may be a plain knitted fabric.

[0017] The cooling zone may be at least partially or completely surrounded by the support zone.

[0018] The cooling zone may be adapted to cover at least a portion of the thoracic spine region, in particular the floating rib region, and the upper or lower edge region of the breast.

[0019] The cooling zone may be provided on the cup portion and may extend partially along a pair of neckline portions of a corresponding one of the cup portions. The neckline portions preferably transition continuously into each other, preferably by a U-shape or a V-shape, and partially along a pair of lower edge portions of a corresponding one of the cup portions. The cooling zone on a corresponding one of the pair of neck portions may have a strip shape of constant width. The upper edge and the lower edge of the cooling zone may be parallel. The cooling zone may widen toward the neckline. The cooling zone may be provided on the back segment and may extend at least partially along the thoracic portion of the back segment, preferably extending between the upper edge and the lower edge of the back segment, having an hourglass shape and / or a trapezoidal shape or may correspond to an inverted T-shape. The edge of the T-shape between the longitudinal portion of the T-shape and the transverse portion of the T-shape may be smooth. Alternatively, the cooling zone may have a U-shape.

[0020] A functional brassiere may be constructed of a knitted fabric as a single layer.

[0021] Alternatively, the functional brassiere may comprise a double layer of knitted fabric arranged to overlap the front section, in particular the pair of cup parts. These layers may consist of the same material and knitted structure. These layers may define a cavity, in particular an open or closable pocket, for receiving the foam cups. The use of two layers at the breast nipple area may allow for improved support, hiding the nipple and breast shaping as an aesthetic function.

[0022] The functional brassiere may also include a foam cup located between the layers, preferably a foam cup with indentations or full of holes. The foam cup may be provided with ventilation elements, in particular holes, for enhancing breathability. The holes in the foam cup allow air to pass through, which can improve breathability and cooling.

[0023] The cooling zone(s) at the cup portion may at least partially cover the foam cup or at least the perforated portion of the foam cup. Alternatively, the cooling zone(s) may be arranged below or above the foam cup, preferably such that the foam cup is adjacent to the cooling zone.

[0024] The functional brassiere may further comprise a pair of shoulder portions extending between corresponding ones of the cup portions and the back section. The shoulder portions may be adapted to extend over corresponding ones of the shoulders of the wearer.

[0025] The functional brassiere may further comprise an upper abdominal portion, which is preferably constructed of a ribbed fabric, in particular a 2×1 ribbed fabric. The upper abdominal portion may be located below the cup portion and may be adapted to extend at least partially around a portion of the wearer's torso below the breasts.

[0026] The functional brassiere may further comprise a pair of opposite side sections extending between the front section and the back section. The side sections may be shaped to cover at least a portion of the corresponding side sections in the side sections under the arms of the wearer.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a functional brassiere is provided, the functional brassiere is particularly a brassiere for pregnant women and / or nursing. The method comprises a first step of providing a single yarn consisting of a stretchable and breathable material, preferably a cotton-free material, particularly a material mixture / composition of polyester and elastic fiber or polyamide and elastic fiber, particularly a material mixture / composition of nylon and spandex. The method also comprises a second step of forming the single yarn into a knitted fabric with different knitting structures, the different knitting structures representing zones with different air permeabilities, such as cooling zones and support zones; and a third step of forming at least one of a cup portion and a back section of a brassiere from the knitted fabric, the cup portion being shaped to accommodate a corresponding breast of the wearer's breasts, and the back section being shaped to cover at least a portion of the wearer's back. The cooling zone is suitable for covering a sweat-sensitive area on the wearer's skin and has a different knitting structure having a higher air permeability than the support zone.

[0028] Terms and Definitions

[0029] The term translation direction includes opposite directions along the translation axis, and preferably includes any parallel direction along the lower-upper direction of the person.

[0030] The term transverse direction includes opposite directions along the transverse direction, and preferably includes any parallel direction along the front-back direction of a person. The transverse direction is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0031] The terms upper, top, lower and bottom are relative to the longitudinal direction, which is the direction from below to above a person.

[0032] The term front refers to the front plane of a person's body and any parallel plane extending from the front plane in a direction away from the body.

[0033] The term back or rear refers to the rear surface of a person's body and any parallel surface extending away from the rear surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 A front view of a functional, in particular breathable, brassiere according to a first embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1 view of a bra.

[0036] Figure 3 A front view of a functional, in particular breathable, brassiere according to a second embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0037] Figure 4 Shown according to Figure 3 view of a bra.

[0038] Figure 5 A front view of a functional, in particular breathable, brassiere according to a third embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 6 Shown according to Figure 5 view of a bra.

[0040] Figure 7 A front view of a functional, in particular breathable, brassiere according to a fourth embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 8 Shown according to Figure 7 view of a bra.

[0042] Fig. 9 A front view of a functional, in particular breathable, brassiere according to a fifth embodiment of the invention is shown.

[0043] Fig.10 Shown according to Fig. 9 view of a bra.

[0044] Fig.11 A perspective view of a foam cup is shown, which may be used in a functional bra, particularly a breathable bra, according to the aforementioned embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] A functional garment made of a knitted fabric is described herein, in particular a bra with maternity and / or breastfeeding functions. The knitted fabric used for functional garments can alternatively be used for other functions requiring high breathability, such as underwear for sports activities.

[0046] Reference Figures 1 to 10, five types of maternity and / or nursing bras 1 are shown in both front and rear views. The bras 1 each provide both a support zone 2 and a breathable zone, in particular a pair of cup portions 5 and / or a back section 6, the breathable zone being a cooling zone 3 in a restricted portion of the bra 1 adapted to extend across a specific portion of the body portion 4, the cooling zone 3 being adapted to cover sweat-sensitive areas of the skin. The knitting structure of the cooling zone 3 is at least one of a jacquard knit and an open knit mesh, and has a wider or coarser mesh than the support zone 2, which is preferably made of a plain knit, resulting in a larger mesh in the cooling zone 3 for air to pass through, and better support for the support zone 2. However, the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned knitting structures. Other knitting structures may also be used alternatively as long as the air permeability of the cooling zone is higher than the air permeability of the support zone.

[0047] Figures 1 to 10 Each of the maternity and / or nursing brassieres 1 shown in the drawings is formed by at least a first layer of knitted fabric. The knitted fabric is made of a single yarn consisting of a stretchable and breathable material, preferably a cotton-free material, in particular a material mixture of polyester and elastane or polyamide and elastane, in particular nylon and spandex. Compared to cotton, the selected yarn only moderately absorbs moisture, i.e. sweat, and transfers it from the skin to the environment outside the brassiere 1.

[0048] Each of the maternity and / or nursing brassieres 1 includes a body portion 4 and a pair of shoulder portions 7 .

[0049] The body portion 4 is divided into a breast portion 8 and an upper abdomen portion 9 .

[0050] The breast portion 8 comprises a front section 10 shaped to cover at least a portion of the chest area of ​​the wearer, a back section 6 shaped to cover at least a portion of the back of the wearer, and a pair of opposing side sections 11 extending between the front section 10 and the back section 6 and shaped to cover at least a portion of a respective one of the sides under the arms of the wearer. The breast portion 8 is composed of a blend comprising 80% to 98%, more preferably between 85% and 97%, in particular 86% to 95% polyamide / nylon and opposite corresponding percentages of elastane / spandex.

[0051] The front section 10 comprises a pair of cup portions 5 adapted to accommodate respective ones of the wearer's breasts.

[0052] Below the cup portion 5, there is provided said upper abdominal portion 9, in particular a seamless belt of ribbed knitted fabric, which is adapted to extend at least partially around a portion of the wearer's torso below the breasts. The upper abdominal portion 9 is formed by a knitted fabric consisting of a mixture comprising 70% to 95%, more preferably between 75% and 92%, in particular 80% to 90% polyamide / nylon and an opposite corresponding percentage of elastane / spandex.

[0053] The pair of shoulder portions 7 extend between corresponding ones of the cup portions 5 and the back section 6 and are adapted to extend over corresponding ones of the shoulders of the wearer.

[0054] At least one of the cup portion 5 and the back portion 6 is formed of a knitted fabric having a different knit structure representing zones of different air permeability, such as at least a cooling zone 3 and a support zone 2. The cooling zone 3 is adapted to cover a sweat-sensitive area on the wearer's skin and has a different knit structure having a higher air permeability than the support zone 2.

[0055] Sleeping and resting bras

[0056] Now refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a maternity and / or nursing bra 1 is provided which is optimized for sleeping and resting because it has no buckles or the like.

[0057] The cup portion 5 is formed as cup panels 12, in particular overlapping cup panels 12, which are adapted to extend diagonally over the wearer's breast.

[0058] The pair of shoulder portions 7 define a continuous transition from respective ones of the cup panels 12 to the back section, and the pair of opposing side sections 11 also define a continuous transition from respective ones of the cup panels 12 to the back section 6, in particular the support area 2 of the back section 6.

[0059] The cooling zone is arranged (only) on the back segment 6 and extends at least partially along the thoracic part of the back segment 6 , in particular between an upper edge 13 and a lower edge 14 of the back segment 6 .

[0060] The shape of the cooling zone 3 converges from the upper edge 13 of the back section 6 towards the lower edge 14 and then diverges, preferably exponentially, until the maximum width portion, thereby forming a constriction therebetween (hourglass shape), and then converges, preferably linearly (trapezoidal shape) from the maximum width portion until the lower edge 14. Figure 2 As observed in , the shape of the cooling zone 3 corresponds approximately to an inverted T-shape, preferably with smooth edges between the longitudinal portion 15 of the T-shape and the transverse portion 16 of the T-shape.

[0061] The cup panels 12, shoulder portions 7 and side sections 11 are made of the same knitted structure as the support zone 2, preferably a plain knit.

[0062] Everyday bra

[0063] Now refer to Figures 3 to 10 , four types of maternity and / or nursing bras 1 optimized for everyday wear are provided. The everyday wear bras 1 differ in their design, in particular in the arrangement of the cooling zone(s) 3 and in the knitted construction used for certain bra parts.

[0064] and Figure 1 and Figure 2 Compared to sleeping and resting bras, the back section 6 is further divided into an opposing, substantially identical pair of wing sections 17, which are releasably attached to each other via wing attachment means 18, preferably by complementary sets of hooks and eyelets, preferably a matrix comprising 3×4 eyelets and 3×1 hooks, or a matrix comprising 3×4 hooks and 3×1 eyelets.

[0065] The pair of shoulder portions 7 are shoulder straps 19, in particular shoulder straps of adjustable length. Each of the shoulder straps 19 comprises a back end 20 adjacent to a respective one of the wing sections 17, and an opposite front end 21 releasably attached to a respective one of the cup portions 5. The cup portions 5 are releasably attached by selectively releasable shoulder attachment means 22, such as buckles or clasps, to allow the cup portions to be selectively folded down for breastfeeding. The shoulder straps 19 are made of jersey, in particular the same jersey as used for the support zone 2.

[0066] The shoulder straps 19 are also attached to respective ones of a pair of support straps 23 which are operable to retain the functional brassiere 1 on the upper body of the wearer when one or both of the cup portions 5 are disconnected from a respective one of the straps 19 .

[0067] The breast portion 8 further comprises a central gusset portion 24 which extends at least partially between the cup portions 5 and / or at least partially between at least one of the cup portions 5 and the corresponding side section 11 .

[0068] Figures 3 to 10Each of the brassieres 1 shown in the figure is provided with a cooling zone 3 at the cup portion 5, which extends at least partially along a pair of neckline portions 25 of a corresponding cup portion of the cup portion 5. The neckline portion 25 and therefore the corresponding cooling zone 3 continuously transition into each other through a V-shape. Preferably, the upper and lower edges of the cooling zone 3 extend parallel to the neckline portion 25, wherein the upper edge is directly adjacent to the neckline portion 25. Preferably, the width of the cooling zone 3 may be in the range of 5 mm to 50 mm. In other embodiments not shown, the cooling zone 3 of the neckline portion 25 and / or the neckline portion 25 itself forms a U-shape.

[0069] Now refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , Fig.10 The fourth and fifth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in Fig. 1 provide, in addition to the cooling zone 3 adjacent to the neckline portion 25, a second cooling zone 3. The second cooling zone 3 extends over the wing segments 17. In particular, the second cooling zone 3 extends at least partially along the thoracic portion of the back segment 6, preferably between the upper edge 26 and the lower edge 27 of the wing segments 17. The second cooling zone 3 is shaped to correspond to a U-shape when the wing attachment means 18 located between the second cooling zones is in the closed state of the wing attachment means, i.e., to correspond to a J-shape and a mirrored J-shape on each of the wing segments 17 in the open state of the wing attachment means 18.

[0070] In addition, according to Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , Fig.10 In the fourth and fifth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 , a compression zone 33 is provided on the corresponding cup portion of the cup portion 5 of the brassiere. The compression zone 33 is adapted to press the breasts together and upwards. The compression zone is made of a 1x1 ribbed fabric. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The compression zone 33 of the fourth embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 extends at least partially along a pair of lower edge portions 28 of respective ones of the cup portions 5, preferably having a J-shape or a mirrored J-shape on each of the cup portions 5, such that the upper / longer leg of the (mirror) J-shape extends adjacent to and terminates at the respective side section 11, while the lower / shorter leg of the (mirror) J-shape extends adjacent to and terminates at the upper abdomen portion 9 and / or the central gusset portion 24. Preferably, the J-shape / width of the cooling zone 3 on each cup portion 5 converges from the upper end to the lower end, thereby following the natural composition of the breast.

[0071] exist Fig. 9 and Fig.10 In the fifth embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in , the compression zone 33 also extends at least partially along a pair of lower edge portions 28 of respective ones of the cup portions 5, preferably having a J-shape or a mirrored J-shape on each of the cup portions 5. However, compared to the fourth embodiment, the upper / longer leg of the (mirror) J-shape extending adjacent to the respective side section 11 is longer and connected to the first cooling zone 3, while the lower / shorter leg of the (mirror) J-shape still extends adjacent to and terminates at the upper abdominal portion 9 away from the central gusset portion 24. Preferably, the J-shape of the cooling zone 3 on each cup portion 5 converges from the upper end to the lower end, thereby following the natural composition of the breast.

[0072] Further references Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the fourth embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG, a third cooling zone 3 is provided. The third cooling zone 3 extends at least partially along a pair of lower edge portions 28 of corresponding ones of the cup portions 5, preferably having a J-shape or a mirrored J-shape on the lower edges of the cup portions 5, thereby extending near the upper abdominal portion 11 and the compression zone 33.

[0073] According to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 , Figure 8 In the second and fourth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG, the side sections 11 consist of a jersey fabric, in particular of the same jersey fabric as that used for the support area 2. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 , Figure 8 The third and fifth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 use the same ribbed fabric as the upper abdomen portion 9, in particular a 2×1 ribbed fabric.

[0074] According to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Fig. 9 , Fig.10 One or more central gusset portions 24 of the second and fifth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 are made of the same ribbed fabric, in particular a 2×1 ribbed fabric, as the upper abdomen portion 9. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 6 The third and fourth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in Fig. 1 provide a 1×1 ribbed fabric.

[0075] according to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The wing sections 17 of the second embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 are made of a jersey, in particular of the same jersey as that used for the support area 2. Figure 5 , Figure 6 The wing sections 17 of the third embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 are formed from the same ribbed fabric as the upper abdomen portion 9, in particular a 2×1 ribbed fabric. Figure 7 , Figure 8 The support areas 2 of the wing sections 17 of the fourth embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 are formed from a knitted fabric. Fig. 9 , Fig.10 The wing sections 17 of the fifth embodiment of the brassiere 1 shown in FIG. 1 are formed from a piqué knit.

[0076] Now refer to Fig.11 , shows a foam cup 29, also called a liner, which can be inserted about Figures 1 to 10 In the cup portion 5 of any of the brassieres 1 described. The foam cup is provided with one or more ventilation elements 30, in particular holes, for enhancing breathability. Preferably, the foam cup 29 is a dimpled or perforated foam cup.

[0077] Refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , Fig.10 In the fourth and fifth embodiments of the brassiere 1 shown in the drawings, cavities are provided on the corresponding cup parts 5, in particular openings 31 or closable pockets for receiving the foam cups 29. In order to provide the cavities, the front section, in particular the pair of cup parts 5, is formed by a double layer of knitted fabric. These layers have the same design and are made of the same material and knitting structure.

[0078] The functional brassiere 1 according to the first and third embodiments preferably includes a single-layer knitted fabric. The functional brassiere 1 according to the second, fourth and fifth embodiments preferably includes a double-layer knitted fabric.

[0079] The following table contains a list of preferred yarn blends for a brassiere 1 according to corresponding embodiments of the invention.

[0080]

[0081] The following table contains a list of preferred materials for the foam cup 29 and foam cup insert liner of the brassiere 1 according to respective embodiments of the present invention.

[0082]

[0083] The following list defines the knitting patterns used in this article from low stretch to high stretch:

[0084] 1.1x1 low knit fabric

[0085] 2. Pique knitted fabric

[0086] 3.2×1 rib knit fabric

[0087] 4. Plain knit fabric

[0088] 5. Open knit mesh / jacquard knit fabric

[0089] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 1 Functional bra (maternity and / or nursing bra) 2 Support area

[0090] 3 Cooling Zone

[0091] 4 Main body

[0092] 5 Cup part

[0093] 6 Back section

[0094] 7 Shoulder

[0095] 8 Breast part 9 Upper abdomen part (seamless rib knitted belt)

[0096] 10 front section

[0097] 11 Side section

[0098] 12 cup panel

[0099] 13 Upper edge of the back section

[0100] 14 Lower edge of back section

[0101] 15 Longitudinal section of T-shaped cooling zone

[0102] 16 Transverse section of T-shaped cooling zone

[0103] 17 Wing Section

[0104] 18 Wing attachment 19 Shoulder strap (with U-shaped back)

[0105] 20 Back end of shoulder strap

[0106] 21 Front end of shoulder strap

[0107] 22 Shoulder Attachment

[0108] 23 Support straps (internal elastic cord)

[0109] 24 center gusset section (non-molded double or single layer front with pleats for increased cup volume)

[0110] 25 Neckline

[0111] 26 Upper edge of wing segment

[0112] 27 Lower edge of wing segment

[0113] 28 Lower edge of the cup

[0114] 29 Foam cups or pads (perforated foam cups)

[0115] 30 ventilation elements

[0116] 31 opening (pocket) for receiving foam cup

[0117] 32 Side edge of cup portion

[0118] 33 Pressing Zone

Claims

1. A functional brassiere (1), in particular a brassiere for pregnant women and / or breastfeeding, comprising: A front section (10) shaped to cover at least a portion of a chest area of ​​a wearer, the front section (10) comprising: a pair of cup portions (5) shaped to accommodate respective ones of the wearer's breasts, and a back section (6) shaped to cover at least a portion of the wearer's back, Among them, at least one of the following The cup portion (5), and The back section (6) formed of a knitted fabric with different knit structures representing zones with different air permeabilities, such as at least a cooling zone (3) and a supporting zone (2), The cooling zone (3) is suitable for covering sweat-sensitive areas on the wearer's skin and has a different knitted structure with higher air permeability than the supporting zone (2).

2. The functional brassiere (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The knitted fabric, preferably the functional bra (1), is made of a single yarn, which is made of a stretchable material, preferably a cotton-free material, especially a material mixture of polyester and elastic fiber or polyamide and elastic fiber, especially a material mixture of nylon and spandex.

3. A functional brassiere according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The knitted fabric consists of a mixture comprising 80% to 98%, more preferably between 85% and 97%, in particular 86% to 95% of polyamide / nylon and the opposite corresponding percentage of elastane / spandex.

4. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The functional bra (1) also includes an upper abdominal portion, in particular a seamless ribbed knitted band, which is located below the cup portion (5) and is suitable for at least partially extending around a portion of the wearer's torso below the breast, and is preferably formed by a knitted fabric, which is composed of a mixture comprising 70% to 95%, more preferably between 75% and 92%, in particular 80% to 90% polyamide / nylon and the opposite corresponding percentage of elastic fiber / spandex.

5. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The knitted structure of the cooling zone (3) has a wider or coarser mesh than the supporting zone (2), resulting in larger meshes for air passage in the cooling zone (3) and better support, in particular support of the supporting zone (2) with relatively low elasticity.

6. The functional brassiere (1) according to claim 5, wherein: The volume mass density of the knitted fabric in the cooling zone is approximately 1 / 20 to 1 / 1.5, preferably 1 / 15 to 1 / 2, and in particular 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the volume mass density in the supporting zone (2).

7. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The knitted structure of the cooling zone (3) is at least one of a jacquard knitted fabric and an open knitted mesh, and / or wherein the knitted structure of the supporting zone (2) is a plain knitted fabric.

8. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The cooling zone (3) is at least partially or completely surrounded by the supporting zone (2).

9. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The cooling zone (3) is suitable for covering at least a part of the thoracic spine area, in particular the floating rib area, and the upper edge area or the lower edge area of ​​the breast.

10. Functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The cooling zone (3) is arranged on the cup portion (5) and extends in at least one of the following situations: partially along a pair of neckline portions (25) of a corresponding one of the cup portions (5), wherein the neckline portions (25) preferably continuously transition into each other in a U-shaped or V-shaped manner, and partially along a pair of lower edge portions (28) of a corresponding one of the cup portions (5); and / or Wherein, the cooling zone (3) is arranged on the back segment (6) and extends at least partially along the thoracic vertebrae portion of the back segment (6), preferably extending between the upper edge and the lower edge of the back segment (6), having an hourglass shape and / or a trapezoidal shape or a shape corresponding to an inverted T-shape, i.e. a T-shape rotated 180°, preferably having a smooth edge between the longitudinal part (15) of the T-shape and the transverse part (16) of the T-shape, or a U-shape.

11. A functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The functional brassiere (1) is made of a knitted fabric as a single layer.

12. The functional brassiere (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The functional brassiere (1) comprises a double layer of knitted fabric, which is arranged to overlap the front section (10), in particular to overlap the pair of cup parts (5), wherein the layers are composed of the same material and knitted structure, wherein the layers are capable of defining a cavity for receiving a foam cup (29), in particular an opening (31) or a closable pocket.

13. The functional brassiere (1) according to claim 12, wherein: The functional brassiere (1) comprises a foam cup (29), preferably a dimpled or perforated foam cup, located between the layers, wherein the foam cup (29) is provided with ventilation elements (30), in particular holes, for enhancing breathability.

14. The functional brassiere (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a pair of shoulder portions (7) extending between respective ones of the cup portions (5) and the back section (6) and adapted to extend over respective ones of the wearer's shoulders, and / or an upper abdominal portion (9), preferably consisting of a ribbed fabric, in particular a 2×1 ribbed fabric, located below the cup portion (5) and adapted to extend at least partially around a portion of the wearer's torso below the breasts, and / or A pair of opposed side sections (11) extending between the front section (10) and the back section (6) and shaped to cover at least a portion of respective ones of the sides under the arms of the wearer.

15. A method for manufacturing a functional brassiere (1), in particular a brassiere for pregnant women and / or breastfeeding, the method comprising: Providing a single yarn consisting of a stretchable material, preferably a cotton-free material, in particular a material combination of polyester and elastane or polyamide and elastane, in particular nylon and spandex, and forming the single yarn into a knitted fabric having different knit structures, the different knit structures representing zones with different air permeabilities, such as a cooling zone (3) and a supporting zone (2), wherein the cooling zone has a different knit structure having a higher air permeability than the supporting zone (2), and forming at least one of the following items of the bra from the knitted fabric a cup portion (5) shaped to accommodate a corresponding one of the wearer's breasts, and a back section (6) shaped to cover at least a portion of the wearer's back, The cooling zone (3) is adapted to cover the sweat-sensitive area on the wearer's skin.

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