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Abstract

A hat (100) is provided with a hat brim part (30) at the lower end of a front piece (10) of a hat crown, and the front piece (10) of the hat crown of the hat (100) is provided with a surface fabric (40) forming the outer surface of the hat crown, a lining material (50) overlapped with the surface fabric (40) on the surface of the inner side of the surface fabric (40), and a lining film (70) which is adhered to the lining material (50) on the surface of the inner side of the lining material (50) and has elasticity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure pertains to hats. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a hat that improves the durability of a mechanism for adjusting the size of a sweatband or similar item even after washing.

[0003] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-214322 Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem that the invention aims to solve However, the hat disclosed in Patent Document 1 cannot prevent deformation after washing.

[0005] For example, baseball caps have a front liner (front liner, crown liner, front core) to maintain their shape. The front liner is a core material used to reinforce the texture of the fabric (material), and in baseball caps, it is placed on the front surface of the crown (cap body, crown). Moreover, the front liner also serves to make the pattern (mark) of the front piece look nice.

[0006] However, if the front lining is repeatedly hand-washed, its performance will deteriorate, and it may not be able to maintain the shape of the baseball cap for a long time.

[0007] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a hat that is not easily deformed by hand washing, and is also not easily deformed even when washed in a washing machine.

[0008] Methods for solving problems One aspect of the hat disclosed herein includes a hat with a brim at the lower end of the front panel of the crown, the front panel of the crown comprising: a surface fabric forming the outer surface of the crown; a lining overlapping the surface fabric on its inner side; and a film bonded integrally to the lining on its inner side, the film being elastic.

[0009] Invention Effects According to this disclosure, it is possible to produce a hat that is not easily deformed by hand washing, and is also not easily deformed even when washed in a washing machine. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of the hat involved in the implementation method.

[0011] Figure 2This is a bottom view of the hat involved in the implementation method.

[0012] Figure 3 This data represents the washability of the hat as described in the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the shape of the hat involved in the embodiment.

[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100, 100a, 100b Hat; 10 Front panel; 11 Right front panel; 12 Left front panel; 20 Back; 30 Brim; 40 Outer fabric; 50 Lining; 60 Bonded fabric; 70 Lining film. Detailed Implementation

[0015] (Implementation Method) Hereinafter, embodiments of the hat involved in this disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments described below represent specific examples of preferred embodiments of this disclosure. The numerical values, constituent elements, arrangement positions of constituent elements, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Additionally, constituent elements not described in the independent claims in the constituent elements of the following embodiments will be described as arbitrary constituent elements constituting the preferred embodiments.

[0016] Furthermore, the figures are schematic diagrams and not necessarily strictly representations. Additionally, substantially identical structures are labeled with the same reference numerals across the figures, and sometimes repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0017] [Overall Structure] First, use Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The construction of the hat involved in the implementation method will be described. Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the structure of the hat 100 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the hat 100 according to the embodiment.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, the hat 100 has a front panel 10, a back portion 20, and a brim portion 30. More specifically, the hat 100 has a front panel 10 and a back portion 20 that form the crown, as well as a brim portion 30. Figure 1 The hat 100 shown has a brim 30 at the lower end of the front piece 10 of the crown.

[0019] The crown refers to the body of the hat 100. That is, it refers to the entire part that covers the head. The shape of the crown is not limited here.

[0020] The crown has a front panel 10 and a back panel 20. The front panel 10 is the front surface of the crown, and the back panel 20 is the horizontal and rear surface of the crown, which is the part of the crown other than the front panel 10. The front panel 10 is made of two pieces of fabric: a right front panel 11 and a left front panel 12. The back panel 20 is made of four pieces of fabric, but it can also be made of multiple pieces of fabric, or it can be made of a single piece of fabric.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the crown of the hat 100 is composed of six pieces of fabric: a right front panel 11, a left front panel 12, and four back panels 20. The right front panel 11 and left front panel 12, two of these six pieces of fabric, have relatively stiff core materials called front linings (forehead lining, crown lining, front core), which maintain the shape of the hat 100. Furthermore, the front lining of the front panel 10 can be achieved either by the two front linings of the right front panel 11 and the left front panel 12, or by a single front lining formed as a whole of the front panel 10.

[0022] The construction of the fabric for the front piece 10 is explained. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the front panel 10 is formed by overlapping four layers of fabric: surface fabric 40, lining 50, adhesive fabric 60, and liner (adhesive liner) 70. In other words, the front panel 10 of the crown has: surface fabric 40, which constitutes the outer surface of the crown; lining 50, which overlaps with the surface fabric 40 on the inner side of the surface fabric 40; and liner 70, which is bonded to the lining 50 on the inner side of the lining 50 by the adhesive fabric 60.

[0023] The outer fabric 40 is the fabric that constitutes the outer surface of the hat 100. The outer fabric 40 is made of cotton, wool, linen, plant-based materials, or chemical fibers such as polyester. The outer fabric 40 can also be, for example, felt or knitted fabric. There is no limitation on the material of the outer fabric 40. The outer fabric 40 can be a single piece of fabric or a combination of multiple pieces of fabric.

[0024] Lining 50 is the core material used to maintain the shape of the crown of the hat 100. Lining 50 constitutes the front lining of the hat 100. Lining 50 is made of a relatively stiff and elastic material. Lining 50 is formed, for example, from polyester fiber, spandex (polyurethane), nylon, rayon, polyamide fiber or cupro fiber, or a mixture thereof.

[0025] Additionally, one side of the lining 50 is pre-adhesive. In other words, the lining 50 has an adhesive layer on one side. The adhesive layer is used to bond the lining 50 and the surface fabric 40. For example, the surface fabric 40 and the lining 50 are bonded by heat pressing. Thus, the lining 50 overlaps with the surface fabric 40 on the inner side of the surface fabric 40. The lining 50 can also be bonded to the surface fabric 40 after being bonded to the lining film 70 by the adhesive fabric 60.

[0026] The elasticity of the lining 50 helps to reduce discomfort for the user when wearing it. Furthermore, because the lining 50 is elastic, it can withstand the agitation and rotational movements applied during the washing of the cap 100 in the washing machine, as well as the centrifugal force applied during the spin-drying process.

[0027] The fusible fabric 60 is the fabric used to bond the lining 50 to the lining membrane 70. The fusible fabric 60 constitutes the front lining of the cap 100. The fusible fabric 60 is, for example, achieved by an adhesive sheet. The adhesive sheet is, for example, an adhesive formed into a mesh. The adhesive sheet is solid at room temperature and becomes adhesive when heated.

[0028] Liner 70 is a stretchable fabric. Liner 70 forms the front lining of cap 100. Liner 70 is bonded to lining 50, and in the event of deformation of lining 50, the elastic force derived from the stretchability of lining 70 aims to restore the shape of lining 50 to its original state. Thus, changes in the shape of lining 50 can be prevented.

[0029] The liner 70 is formed, for example, from spandex. The liner 70 can also be constructed, for example, by bonding two layers of stretchable liner together. More specifically, it can also be constructed from a liner that is stretchable in the longitudinal direction and a liner that is stretchable in the transverse direction, thereby exhibiting high stretchability in all directions.

[0030] The lining 50 and the film 70 are bonded together by the adhesive fabric 60. Specifically, the lining 50 and the film 70 are bonded together by heat pressing while the adhesive fabric 60 is sandwiched between them. The heat pressing is performed, for example, by applying a pressure of 0.04 MPa for 3.5 seconds at 130°C.

[0031] By performing heat pressing in this way, the lining 50 and the film 70 are bonded together seamlessly on the entire surface of the lining 50 and the film 70 by means of the adhesive fabric 60.

[0032] This allows the elastic force originating from the membrane 70 to be effectively transferred to the lining 50. This helps prevent the lining 50 from deteriorating in performance even after repeated washing. In other words, it helps prevent the cap 100 from losing its shape even after repeated washing.

[0033] Furthermore, by using a sheet-like adhesive fabric 60 to bond the entire surface, peeling of the lining 50 and the lining film 70 can be suppressed even after repeated washing. In other words, this helps improve the washability of the cap 100, allowing it to be used for a longer period.

[0034] The back part 20 can be formed of the same material as the surface fabric 40, or it can be formed of other materials such as mesh fabric.

[0035] The brim 30 refers to the portion that extends forward from the lower end of the front piece 10 of the crown of the hat 100. The brim 30 is also referred to as the brim of the hat 100. Here, the shape of the brim 30 is not limited.

[0036] The brim 30 maintains its shape by incorporating a rigid core material. The core material of the brim 30 is shaped to fit the brim 30. The core material of the brim 30 can also be the same material as the lining 50. Since the brim 30 does not come into contact with the wearer's head, the material of the core material has little impact on the wearing comfort of the hat 100. Therefore, the core material of the brim 30 can also be a harder and stronger material than the lining 50, for example, it can be made of plastic.

[0037] [Washability] The hat 100 according to the embodiment has high washability. Hereinafter, data representing the washability of the hat 100 according to the embodiment will be explained. Figure 3 This refers to the washability of the cap 100a according to the embodiment.

[0038] Hat 100a is an example of hat 100 according to the above embodiment. That is, the front piece 10 of the crown in hat 100a has a surface fabric 40, a lining 50, an adhesive fabric 60, and a liner 70 constituting the outer surface of the crown. The surface fabric 40 of hat 100a is made of 100% polyester fiber.

[0039] Figure 3 The results of the test conducted on hat 100a according to the procedures specified in JIS L 1930 "Test Method for Household Washing of Textile Products" are shown. This test was conducted by washing with a synthetic detergent, passing through a laundry net, and hanging to dry.

[0040] This experiment demonstrates the dimensional change rate (%), as well as the changes in appearance and stitching condition, when the washing machine was repeatedly run 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 times according to the steps specified in the test method. Changes in appearance and stitching condition were visually confirmed by the test personnel after the washing and drying processes.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the dimensional change rate in the height direction of hat 100a is -0.6% after 1 wash; -0.6% after 5 washes; -1.1% after 10 washes; -1.1% after 15 washes; and -1.1% after 20 washes. Furthermore, a change rate exceeding 3% is generally considered unacceptable.

[0042] In this way, the dimensional change rate of the hat 100a in the height direction will not change significantly even with an increase in the number of washes.

[0043] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the dimensional change rate of the hat 100a in the head circumference direction is -0.3% when it is washed once; -0.5% when it is washed five times; -0.7% when it is washed ten times; -0.7% when it is washed fifteen times; and -1.0% when it is washed twenty times.

[0044] In this way, the rate of change of the head circumference of the hat 100a will not change significantly even with an increase in the number of washes.

[0045] Here, for conventional hats, i.e. hats in which the lining membrane 70 is not bonded to the lining 50 by the bonding fabric 60, the shape of the front piece 10 begins to deform after 5 washes, wrinkles increase after 10 washes, and the hat deforms to the point that it is unwearable due to wrinkles after 20 washes.

[0046] Therefore, compared to previous hats, hat 100a has the characteristic that it is not easily deformed even after repeated washing in a washing machine. In other words, hat 100a has high washability.

[0047] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the appearance and stitching of the hat 100a remain in "good" condition even after 20 washes. Thus, even after repeated washing in a washing machine, no visual deterioration in the appearance or stitching of the hat 100a is observed. This demonstrates that the hat 100a has high washability.

[0048] [Other Hats] The shape of the hat 100 involved in the implementation is not limited to Figure 1 The shape shown.

[0049] For example, hat 100 can have the following shape. Figure 4 This is a diagram showing another example of the shape of the hat 100 involved in the embodiment.

[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, the cap 100b is a cap formed with the brim 30 as a flat surface.

[0051] exist Figure 4 In the hat 100b shown, the front lining of the front piece 10 of the crown can be made so that the hat is not easily deformed even after washing by using a structure in which the lining 50 and the lining film 70 are pressed together.

[0052] Furthermore, the hat 100 can also be a top hat (official hat) or a tall hat, etc. By using the portion with the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 pressed onto the front panel of the hat 100, deformation of the front panel can be prevented during washing. To maintain the shape of the top hat or tall hat, by using the portion with the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 pressed onto the fabric constituting that shape, deformation of the shape can be prevented during washing of the top hat or tall hat.

[0053] In addition, the crown of the hat 100 may also have a lining. The lining of the crown may be made of, for example, cotton, wool, linen, plant-based materials, or chemical fibers such as polyester. The lining of the crown may also be made of mesh fabric. In addition to the outer fabric 40, lining 50, bonded fabric 60, and liner 70, the front panel 10 may also have other layers such as a lining.

[0054] [Effects, etc.] The technologies derived from the disclosure in this specification are, for example, the technologies described below. The technologies derived from the disclosure in this specification and the effects obtained through them will be explained below.

[0055] Technology 1 is a hat 100, with a brim 30 provided at the lower end of the front piece 10 of the crown. The front piece 10 of the crown has a surface fabric 40 constituting the outer surface of the crown, a lining 50 overlapping the surface fabric 40 on the inner side of the surface fabric 40, and a stretchable lining membrane 70 bonded to the lining 50 on the inner side of the lining 50.

[0056] Such a cap 100 uses a front liner formed by bonding the lining 50 to the elastic lining film 70 for the front panel 10, thereby suppressing shape changes and core material peeling even after repeated washing. That is, such a cap 100 is not prone to deformation not only during hand washing but also during machine washing. In other words, such a cap 100 is not prone to deformation caused by washing.

[0057] In technique 2, in the cap 100 of technique 1, the lining 50 and the lining film 70 are bonded together by heating and pressing while the adhesive fabric 60 is sandwiched between them.

[0058] Such a hat 100 can bond the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 together seamlessly on the entire surface using the adhesive fabric 60, thus effectively transferring the elastic force originating from the stretching membrane 70 to the lining 50. Therefore, even after repeated washing, the lining 50 of such a hat 100 is less prone to performance degradation and shape change. Furthermore, it can prevent the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 from peeling off.

[0059] Technique 3 is that in the cap 100 of Technique 1 or 2, the lining 50 is elastic.

[0060] This type of cap 100, by making the lining 50 elastic, is able to withstand the agitation and rotation applied during washing in a washing machine and the centrifugal force applied during spin drying. Therefore, this type of cap 100 is not prone to deformation caused by hand washing, nor is it prone to deformation when washing in a washing machine.

[0061] (Other implementation methods) The embodiments have been described above, but this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications to the embodiments that would be conceived by those skilled in the art, or ways in which the constituent elements and functions of the embodiments are arbitrarily combined without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, are also included in this disclosure.

[0062] Industrial applicability This disclosure is beneficial for hats that need to maintain their shape.

Claims

1. A hat, wherein a brim is provided at the lower end of the front panel of the crown. The front piece of the crown has: The surface fabric constitutes the outer surface of the cap; The lining overlaps the surface fabric on its inner side; and A liner, which is bonded to the liner on its entire inner surface, is elastic.

2. The hat as described in claim 1, The lining and the liner are bonded together without gaps, with an adhesive fabric sandwiched between the lining and the liner.

3. The hat as described in claim 1 or 2, The lining material is elastic.

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