Garment with fold section

Abstract

A garment and a method for producing the garment. The garment includes a main body portion and a folded section above the main body portion, the section being an integral part of the main body portion and having a section edge. The main body portion and the section are sewn together along the section edge to create flexibility in the garment and to save production time and use fewer production machines.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to clothing, and more particularly to clothing having folded sections. Background Technology

[0002] Among other technologies, clothing can be produced using textile manufacturing techniques that involve cutting and sewing, which involves cutting garment pieces or shapes from fabric and sewing them together through a garment assembly process.

[0003] Seams can cause discomfort to the wearer. Another known garment manufacturing technique is seamless technology, also known as circular knitting, because it is achieved using a circular knitting machine that produces garments and other textiles without the need for seams. U.S. Patent No. 6,178,781 is a good example of this technique.

[0004] Some garments, especially underwear, bras, and shapewear, can cause discomfort and irritation to the wearer due to pressure and friction between the edges of the garment and certain areas of the wearer's body. It can chafe the skin and leave marks on key and sensitive areas of the body, such as the front of the thighs, groin, armpits, neck, and underarms. This problem is more common in plus-size women or with certain types of underwear and bras, but it is not limited to these.

[0005] Some seamless tubular garments incorporate seamless straps, such as the shaped straps defined in the body of the garment disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,886,367, which create a seamless interface between the body and the shaped straps to improve the garment's appearance and comfort. However, since the straps are manufactured separately before being attached to the body of the garment, additional seams are still required to attach the straps to the garment.

[0006] U.S. Patent No. 7,941,871 discloses a garment with a stretchable section for improved comfort and abrasion resistance. Other pieces or fabric portions of the garment may be made of materials with relatively low stretchability or even relatively inelasticity, and the stretchable section is located in specific areas. Similarly, the stretchable section is initially separate from the main body of the garment.

[0007] Another drawback of sewing individual pieces of fabric to the main body of the garment is that this method is more time-consuming, more expensive, and requires more machines to sew it. Therefore, it is also less environmentally friendly, consuming more resources. Furthermore, each piece of fabric requires extremely high precision to be sewn into the exact required position on the garment, which leads to more preparation work, again resulting in more time, money, and additional machines to prepare the additional pieces to be sewn.

[0008] U.S. Patent Application No. 20070251636 discloses a seamless elastic trim having a cut edge, an elastic band, and a finished section of fabric material folded over itself to form a substantially flat hollow structure for wrapping the elastic band. An adhesive layer is provided on one side of the elastic band, and the elastic band is attached to the surface of the hollow structure by thermal bonding, ultrasonic bonding, or any suitable adhesive material or technique. This is another example of resource-intensive processing.

[0009] The object of this invention is to provide a garment with a folded section that significantly reduces or overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages. Furthermore, the object of this invention is to provide a garment with a folded section that makes the garment more flexible due to the greater flexibility around the seam area. The folded section replaces the seam section, thus making this part more flexible and comfortable in contact with the wearer's skin without any irritation.

[0010] Furthermore, existing technologies involve folding fabric only along a straight line (from one end of the fabric to the other). Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment with a folded section that can be folded along an arched line (i.e., a concave line).

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing clothing having folded sections instead of seam sections. Since the folded sections are integral parts of the fabric, this method is environmentally friendly, reduces waste, shortens production time, and reduces resource consumption. Furthermore, it reduces wear and tear on the materials used, thereby extending the product's lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, a garment is provided, which has:

[0013] The main body has edges extending along it;

[0014] The main body has at least one segment having a segment edge that is part of the edge of the main body; wherein at least one segment is folded over the main body.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body comprises most of the garment.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is folded on the inner surface of the main body portion.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is folded onto the outer surface of the main body portion.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is attached to the main body portion via a seam.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is attached to the main body by heat sealing.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is attached to the main body portion by a textile adhesive.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is attached to the main body by means of lace.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment is attached to the main body portion by a rubber finish.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clothing is underwear.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment is a bra.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is manufactured using seamless technology.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is produced by cutting and sewing techniques.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment has a curved shape.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment has a triangular shape.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one segment has an amorphous shape.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing garments having folded sections is also provided, the method comprising the following steps:

[0031] (i) A fabric having a main body portion is provided, the fabric being prepared to be shaped into a desired garment; the main body portion having an edge and at least one segment; the segment having a segment edge, the segment edge being a component of the edge of the main body portion;

[0032] (ii) Folding at least one segment of the main body onto the main body of the garment from the edge of the segment; and

[0033] (iii) Attach at least one segment of the main body to the main body of the garment at at least one point.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the method further includes step (iv): attaching the edge of at least one segment to the main body portion.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes step (v): sewing together the body portion and the edge of at least one segment to produce a garment of the desired shape.

[0036] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing clothing is also provided, the method comprising the following steps:

[0037] (i) A fabric having a main body portion is provided, the fabric being prepared to be shaped into a desired garment; the main body portion having an edge and at least one segment; the segment having a segment edge, the segment edge being a component of the edge of the main body portion;

[0038] (ii) The main body is sewn over at least one segment rather than along the edge of the segment to produce a garment of the desired shape.

[0039] This invention offers superior advantages for improved clothing, enhancing the wearer's experience. Furthermore, the wide fabric layers distribute the weight of accessories evenly across the legs, reducing pressure and preventing pain and discomfort over time. The folded layers expand to accommodate the wearer's needs for a more precise fit, without accessories pressing against the body and leaving marks, thus providing all-day comfort. Because the folded layers form a double layer, friction and skin irritation are prevented, especially in critical areas of the body: the groin area, under the arms, armpits, and neck. Reduced pressure extends the product's lifespan by reducing wear, which is also environmentally beneficial. The garment's ability to self-adjust according to the wearer's and body parts allows for use in various occasions and activities, providing the wearer with additional flexibility and dynamic adjustment.

[0040] Further or additional preferred advantages of the invention will become apparent from the foregoing general discussion and the detailed discussion of the invention provided below. In particular, the invention provides an improved garment that offers maximum comfort and support, while also contributing to environmental protection. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To better understand the invention and to illustrate how it can be practiced, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0042] Figure 1 When the garment is underwear, the garment according to the invention is shown in a front view before folding, and the garment has curved sections and is produced using seamless technology.

[0043] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A front view of another variation of the garment shown, which has a triangular segment before folding;

[0044] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another variation of the garment shown is a front view before folding; this garment was produced using cutting and sewing techniques.

[0045] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The front view of the garment after it has been folded inwards;

[0046] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The front view of the garment after it has been folded outwards;

[0047] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The front view of another variation of the garment shown, which is sewn with lace and has triangular segments before folding;

[0048] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Another variation of the garment shown is in a front view after folding and sewing;

[0049] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The rear view of the garment shown;

[0050] Figure 9 When the garment is a bra produced by cutting and sewing techniques, the garment according to the invention, in its front view before folding, has a triangular segment.

[0051] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The garment shown is a front view before folding, and it has curved sections and additional replacement sections.

[0052] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 The garment shown is a front view before folding. The garment has amorphous sections and is produced using seamless technology. Detailed Implementation

[0053] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The illustration shows a garment 10 according to the invention. Garment 10 in this specification can represent, for example, a garment 10 according to the invention. Figure 1 The underwear shown in Figure 12, for example, is as follows: Figure 9 The bra 14 shown is a shapewear garment or any other clothing. Clothing 10 has a main body portion 16, which constitutes the majority of clothing 10. The main body portion 16 can be produced using seamless technology (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 1 (as shown), or produced through cutting and sewing techniques (e.g., as shown) Figure 3 (As shown). Figure 2 The line 18 is shown, cut using a seamless technique or a cutting and sewing technique. The main body portion 16 has two sides 20 and an edge 22 extending along the main body portion 16.

[0054] The main body 16 has two segments 24, 26 to be folded over and covered by the main body 16, and each segment 24, 26 correspondingly has segment edges 28, 30, which are components of the edges 22 of the main body 16. The segments 24, 26 can be folded onto the inner surface 32 of the main body 16, such as... Figure 4 As shown, or folded onto the outer surface 34 of the main body 16, such as Figure 5 As shown. When folded, new segment edges 36 and 38 are created, which are unstitched segment edges. Because these segment edges do not need to be sewn together, as they are closed and folded, they create greater flexibility, stretch, and comfort for the wearer.

[0055] Sections 24 and 26 may be attached to the main body 16 by various techniques and materials, such as seams, textile adhesives, lace, rubber finishes, heat sealing, or any other techniques or materials used to attach them together. Figure 6 The lace 40 attached to the entire main body 16 is shown as another garment illustration.

[0056] The extent of extension of segments 24 and 26 of the main body 16 can vary. Segments 24 and 26 may extend to both sides 20 of the main body 16, while in other figures, segments 24 and 26 extend to a smaller portion of the main body 16. As shown, segments 24 and 26 can be folded along straight or concave lines.

[0057] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The final product of the folded and sewn garment 10 is shown in the front and back views. The two sections 24 and 26 are folded and sewn to demonstrate the comfort and flexibility of the underwear, which results in an added stretchable section around the leg opening, an area that might be irritated without the two sections 24 and 26. Also here, the edges 36 and 38 of the two sections are not sewn.

[0058] Now for reference Figures 9 to 11 The image shows garment 10 as bra 14. The two sections 24 and 26 are located at the top 42 of bra 10 to accommodate the wearer's arms / armpits, which are the most stimulating areas for the bra wearer. A third section 44 may even exist, such as... Figure 10 As shown, it supports the wearer's chest area 46.

[0059] Segments 24 and 26 can have different shapes, for example, Figure 1 or Figure 10 The curved shape shown is 48, for example, as shown in the figure. Figure 3 or Figure 9 The triangle shape shown is 50, for example, as shown in the image. Figure 11The amorphous shape 52 shown may be any other shape for aesthetic or functional reasons.

[0060] The present invention also includes a method for producing garment 10 having folded sections 24, 26, because the method reduces residual waste generated by the production machine, thereby also contributing to sustainability and the environment. Furthermore, the method eliminates the need for an additional machine because it involves fewer steps in producing garment 10, and the method includes the following steps:

[0061] (i) A fabric having a main body portion 16 is provided, the fabric being prepared to be shaped into the desired garment 10; the main body portion 16 has an edge 22 and at least one segment 24, 26; at least one segment 24, 26 correspondingly has segment edges 28, 30, the segment edges 28, 30 being components of the edge 22 of the main body portion 16;

[0062] (ii) Fold at least one segment 24, 26 of the main body portion 16 from the segment edges 28, 30 onto the main body portion 16 of the garment 10;

[0063] (iii) Securing at least one segment 24, 26 of the main body portion 16 to the main body portion 16 of the garment 10 at at least one point 54, 56; and

[0064] (iv) Attaching at least one segment edge 28, 30 of segments 24, 26 to the main body portion 16; and

[0065] (v) The main body 16 and the segment edges 28, 30 of at least one segment 24, 26 are sewn together to produce a garment 10 of the desired shape.

[0066] Understandably, this invention not only provides a particularly comfortable and stretchable garment, but also saves production time and costs.

[0067] Although the invention has been described in detail to a certain extent, it should be understood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment (10), comprising: A main body portion (16) includes an edge (22) extending along the main body portion (16); the main body portion (16) includes at least one segment (24, 26), the segment (24, 26) including segment edges (28, 30), the segment edges (28, 30) being components of the edge (22) of the main body portion (16); wherein At least one segment (24, 26) is folded over the main body (16).

2. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (16) includes most of the garment (10).

3. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, At least one segment (24, 26) is folded onto the inner surface (32) of the main body (16).

4. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, At least one segment (24, 26) is folded onto the outer surface (34) of the main body (16).

5. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) is attached to the main body (16) by a seam.

6. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) is attached to the main body (16) by heat sealing.

7. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) is attached to the main body portion (16) by a textile adhesive.

8. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) is attached to the main body (16) by means of a lace (40).

9. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) is attached to the main body portion (16) by a rubber finish.

10. The garment (10) according to claim 1 is underwear (12).

11. The garment (10) according to claim 1 is a bra (14).

12. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (16) is manufactured using seamless technology.

13. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (16) is produced by cutting and sewing techniques.

14. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, At least one segment (24, 26) has a curved shape (48).

15. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, At least one segment (24, 26) has a triangular shape (50).

16. The garment (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The at least one segment (24, 26) has an amorphous shape (52).

17. A method for producing garments (10) having folded sections (24, 26), the method comprising the steps of: (i) A fabric comprising a main body portion (16) is provided, the fabric being prepared to be shaped into a desired garment (10); the main body portion (16) comprises an edge (22) and at least one segment (24, 26); the segment (24, 26) comprises a segment edge (28, 30), the segment edge (28, 30) being a component of the edge (22) of the main body portion (16); (ii) Fold at least one segment (24, 26) of the main body portion (16) from the edge (28, 30) of the segment onto the main body portion (16) of the garment (10); as well as (iii) Securing at least one segment (24, 26) of the main body part (16) to the main body part (16) of the garment (10) at at least one point (54, 56).

18. The method for producing garments (10) according to claim 17, wherein, The method further includes the step (iv): attaching the edge (28, 30) of the at least one segment (24, 26) to the main body portion (16).

19. The method for producing clothing (10) according to claim 18, wherein, The method further includes the step (v): sewing together the edges (28, 30) of the main body (16) and the at least one segment (24, 26) to produce the garment (10) of the desired shape.

20. A method for producing garments (10), the method comprising the following steps: (i) A fabric comprising a main body portion (16) is provided, the fabric being prepared to be shaped into a desired garment (10); the main body portion (16) comprises an edge and at least one segment (24, 26); the segment (24, 26) comprises a segment edge (28, 30), the segment edge (28, 30) being a component of the edge (22) of the main body portion (16); (ii) The main body (16) is sewn over at least one segment (24, 26) rather than along the edge (28, 30) of the segment to produce a garment (10) of the desired shape.

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