Elastic hemming structure for cuffs and lower hem of clothes

By using a combination of weft-stretch fabric and elastic bands with a triangular stitching method at the cuffs and hems of garments, the problems of looseness and broken stitches at the cuffs and hems are solved, improving the elasticity and strength of the seams and extending the service life of the garments.

CN224084720UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07ELEGANT PROSPER ZHEJIANG GARMENT
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

During daily wear and washing, the cuffs and hems of clothing are prone to friction with external objects, causing the fabric edges to loosen and fall off, affecting the appearance and service life. Existing seam structures are prone to arching when the fabric is stretched, leading to stitch breakage.

Method used

Based on weft-stretch fabric, it combines elastic bands and triangular stitches. The elastic bands are fixed to the seam edges by overlocking, and the stitch width of the triangular stitches is half the width of the elastic bands, forming a tightly interwoven structure to enhance the elasticity of the seam edges and accommodate the stretching of the fabric.

Benefits of technology

It improves the elasticity and strength of the seams, prevents the stitches from cracking when the fabric is stretched, and extends the service life of the garment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an elastic hem structure for a cuff and a lower hem of a garment, which comprises a fabric main body, the fabric main body is a weft elastic fabric, and the fabric main body comprises a connecting part, a bending part and a hem; a rubber band is arranged on one side, close to the connecting part, of the hem, and the rubber band is fixed with the hem through an overlocking edge; and the hem is fixed with the connecting part through a triangular stitching method. Based on the elastic hem structure for the cuff and the lower hem of the garment, the rubber band is attached to the hem, the elasticity of the hem can be enhanced, the hem is fixed to the connecting part through a triangular stitch method, stitches are interwoven, a compact structure is formed, the hem can stretch out and draw back along with stretching out and drawing back of fabric, and the elasticity of the hem is improved. And stitch breakage or hem cracking caused by stretching of the fabric can be avoided, so that the fabric can better adapt to the movement of a human body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garment processing technology, specifically to an elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems. Background Technology

[0002] During daily wear and washing, the cuffs and hems of clothing are prone to friction with external objects. Without sewing, the yarn at the fabric edges can easily loosen and fall off, leading to edge damage and affecting the garment's appearance and lifespan. Sewing can wrap the fabric edges, enhancing their strength and reducing wear. For weft-stretch fabrics, the sewing structure for cuffs and hems typically involves folding the fabric edge towards the reverse side and then securing it with an overlock. This method creates two parallel stitches on the right side of the fabric. When the fabric stretches back along the weft direction, these stitches on the right side can easily arch and become snagged, causing the overlock stitches to break and fall off. Therefore, this application provides an elastic sewing structure for garment cuffs and hems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems, which aims to increase the elasticity of the seam and prevent the seam from arching and cracking when the fabric is stretched and recovered along the weft direction.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: an elastic seam structure for clothing cuffs and hems, comprising: a fabric body, wherein the fabric body is a weft elastic fabric, the fabric body includes a connecting part, a bending part and a seam edge; an elastic band is provided on the side of the seam edge near the connecting part, the elastic band is fixed to the seam edge by overlocking; the seam edge is fixed to the connecting part by a triangular stitch method.

[0005] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the stitch width of the triangular needle method is half the width of the elastic band.

[0006] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the weft elastic fabric is woven from antibacterial warp yarns and elastic weft yarns.

[0007] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the antibacterial warp yarn is polylactic acid thymol antibacterial fiber filament.

[0008] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the antibacterial warp yarn is copper-modified antibacterial and anti-mite polyamide 6 fiber filament.

[0009] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the elastic weft yarn is PTT fiber filament.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Based on the elastic seam structure of this utility model for clothing cuffs and hems, the elastic band is attached to the seam, which can enhance the elasticity of the seam. The seam is fixed to the connecting part by the triangular stitch method. The stitches are interwoven to form a relatively tight structure, and can stretch and contract with the fabric. It will not cause the stitches to break or the seam to crack due to the stretching of the fabric, and can better adapt to the movement of the human body. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic seam structure for clothing cuffs and hems involved in this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reverse side of the fabric used for the elastic seam structure of clothing cuffs and hems, which is involved in this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a traditional seam structure used for garment cuffs and hems;

[0014] Figure 4 A front view illustration of a traditional seam structure used for garment cuffs and hems;

[0015] In the diagram: 1-connecting part, 2-bending part, 3-seam edge, 4-elastic band. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Combination Figure 1-4 This embodiment will be described in detail. An elastic seam structure for clothing cuffs and hems includes: a main fabric body, the main fabric body being a weft-elastic fabric, the main fabric body including a connecting part 1, a bending part 2, and a seam edge 3; an elastic band is provided on the side of the seam edge 3 near the connecting part 1, the elastic band being fixed to the seam edge 3 by overlocking; the seam edge 3 being fixed to the connecting part 1 by a triangular stitch method.

[0018] Furthermore, the stitch width of the triangular stitch is half the width of the elastic band.

[0019] The elastic band fits snugly against the seam edge 3, enhancing its elasticity. The triangular stitch stitches the seam edge 3 and the connecting part 1 together in a triangular pattern, creating a tightly interwoven structure. This structure can withstand a certain amount of tension and friction, preventing unraveling and ensuring the seam edge 3 at the cuffs and hem is secure, thus extending the garment's lifespan. The triangular stitches have a certain degree of elasticity, allowing the fabric to stretch and contract with the fabric when sewing cuffs and hems, preventing stitch breakage or seam edge 3 tearing due to fabric stretching. This better accommodates the movement of the human body.

[0020] Furthermore, the weft-elastic fabric is made of antibacterial warp yarns and elastic weft yarns interwoven together.

[0021] Furthermore, the antibacterial warp yarn is a polylactic acid-thymol antibacterial fiber filament. Polylactic acid-thymol antibacterial fiber is prepared by uniformly mixing polylactic acid, which has good biodegradability, with the natural antibacterial agent thymol using a temperature-controlled blending device, followed by melt spinning. Polylactic acid has excellent biodegradability; under natural conditions, it can be completely degraded into carbon dioxide and water, re-entering the ecosystem cycle. The substances produced during its degradation are also products of normal human metabolism and are harmless to the body. Thymol, also known as thymol, is extracted from plants of the genus Thymus and has excellent antibacterial and broad-spectrum antibacterial properties. It exhibits excellent antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Antibacterial fibers prepared using polylactic acid as the base material and thymol as the antibacterial component not only possess excellent antibacterial effects and mechanical properties but are also biodegradable after use.

[0022] Furthermore, the elastic weft yarn is PTT fiber filament. PTT fiber is formed by melt polycondensation of 1,3-propylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate after transesterification, or by melt polycondensation of 1,3-propylene glycol and terephthalic acid. PTT fiber has a smooth and rounded surface and is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester. In the chemical structure of PTT fiber, there is a trans-para-para-trans conformation with the lowest energy, which presents a distinct "Z" shaped conformation. At the same time, there are three methylene units in the molecular chain link, so a strange carbon effect is generated between the molecular chains. This molecular structure gives PTT fiber the deformation ability like a coil spring and its resilience is better than PET and PBT.

[0023] Example 2

[0024] The difference from Example 1 is that the antibacterial warp yarn is copper-modified antibacterial and anti-mite polyamide 6 fiber filament. The copper-modified antibacterial and anti-mite polyamide 6 fiber filament is produced by coating nano-spherical copper antibacterial agents with oleic acid, then blending and extruding with a polyamide 6 matrix to obtain antibacterial and anti-mite PA6 chips, which are then melt-spun. After 50 washes, the copper-modified antibacterial and anti-mite polyamide 6 fiber exhibits an antibacterial rate of over 99% against Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Staphylococcus aureus. Its fabric achieves the highest level of mildew resistance (Level 0) and a mite repellency rate of up to 89%, demonstrating strong and durable antibacterial, mildew-proof, and anti-mite properties.

[0025] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems, characterized in that, include: The main body of the fabric is a weft elastic fabric. The main body of the fabric includes a connecting part (1), a bending part (2) and a seam edge (3). An elastic band (4) is provided on the side of the seam edge (3) near the connecting part (1). The elastic band (4) is fixed to the seam edge (3) by overlocking. The seam edge (3) is fixed to the connecting part (1) by triangular stitching.

2. The elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the triangular stitch is half the width of the elastic band (4).

3. The elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weft-elastic fabric is made of antibacterial warp yarns and elastic weft yarns interwoven together.

4. The elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems according to claim 3, characterized in that, The antibacterial warp yarn is a polylactic acid thymol antibacterial fiber filament.

5. The elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems according to claim 3, characterized in that, The antibacterial warp yarn is a copper-modified antibacterial and anti-mite polyamide 6 fiber filament.

6. The elastic seam structure for garment cuffs and hems according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic weft yarn is PTT fiber filament.