Bra that conceals underarm perspiration

Abstract

A bra designed to conceal underarm perspiration is proposed. The bra comprises a central section consisting of a front (2) and a back (3) section. The central section includes a neckline. The bra includes an elastic support band (8) holding the front (2) and back (3) sections together. The bra includes two sleeves (6, 7) partially attached to the central section (2, 3). Each sleeve includes a one-piece absorbent lower section (4, 5) designed to cover a respective underarm area. The absorbent lower section of the sleeve is positioned between the front (2) and back (3) sections and extends towards the elastic support band (8). The bra is an improved undergarment solution designed to conceal underarm perspiration. [Fig. 1]

Description

Title of the invention: Bra concealing underarm perspiration technical field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to underwear, and more specifically to a bra concealing axillary perspiration. Technical background

[0002] Numerous solutions to prevent the transfer of underarm sweat onto clothing have been proposed for a long time. The solutions developed are generally adapted to the clothing habits of the time in question.

[0003] There are, in particular, various types of solutions for managing axillary perspiration. These solutions include, in particular, patches to be attached to clothing (disposable or not) or disposable patches to be stuck to the skin, underarm patches to be sewn onto clothing or underarm patches to be attached to bras, t-shirts with pockets / pads under the arms, or thermoregulating t-shirts.

[0004] However, none of these clothing solutions is suitable for typically feminine and refined garments (noble materials such as silk, cashmere, leather, fine knits, close-fitting or slightly transparent). In particular, none of these solutions ensures discretion, comfort, practicality, and durability.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for improved underwear that can absorb underarm sweat and thus protect clothing from stains and sweat odor, especially fine women's clothing that requires delicate care. Summary

[0006] A bra is proposed for this purpose to conceal axillary perspiration. The bra comprises a central part consisting of a front and a back section. The central part includes a neckline. The bra includes an elastic support band holding the front and back sections together. The bra includes two sleeves partially attached to the central part. Each sleeve includes a one-piece absorbent lower section designed to cover a respective axillary region. The absorbent lower section of the sleeve is positioned between the front and back sections and extends towards the elastic support band.

[0007] Each sleeve may include an end edge. Each absorbent lower part may be attached to the elastic support band and / or extend from the elastic support band to the end edge of the sleeve.

[0008] Each lower absorbent part may include a first lateral edge located on the front of the bra. The first lateral edge may be curved to cover the front axillary fold.

[0009] Each lower absorbent part may include a second lateral edge located on the back of the bra. The second lateral edge may be substantially straight.

[0010] Each absorbent lower part can have a variable thickness. The thickness of the absorbent lower part in the axillary region of the arm can be greater than the thickness of the absorbent lower part at the extremities.

[0011] Each lower absorbent portion may further comprise a stack of absorbent textile layers. The stack may substantially cover the axillary region.

[0012] The stacking may include at least one or more superimposed textile layers, each consisting of a material or a mixture of at least two materials selected from: cotton, viscose (preferably bamboo viscose, lyocell or modal), silk, wool, polyester, polyamide (preferably evo®), elastane (preferably roica™ or lycra®), polyurethane and linen.

[0013] The front part can be formed of two crossed portions. Each portion can be fixed between the elastic support band and the rear part at the level of a respective shoulder.

[0014] The front part, the back part, the two sleeves, the elastic support band and / or the absorbent lower parts may be made of an elastic material.

[0015] The elastic material may contain a proportion of elastane.

[0016] The front part and the elastic support band can each be made of two layers of the elastic material, and the back part and the two sleeves can each be made of one layer of the elastic material.

[0017] Each sleeve may include an end edge. The end edges may have a heat-sealed, ultrasonically welded or raw edge finish.

[0018] The attachment between the front part, the back part, the two sleeves, the elastic support band and / or the absorbent lower parts can be achieved by sewing, heat sealing or ultrasonic welding.

[0019] The front part may include openings for inserting cups, or cups integrated into the bra.

[0020] We also propose an article of clothing intended to cover at least the upper part of the body in which the bra is integrated in a removable or non-removable manner. Brief description of the figures

[0021] Non-limiting examples will be described with reference to the following figures:

[0022] [Fig.1] and [Fig.2] show an example of a bra.

[0023] Fig. 3 shows an example of stacking absorbent textile layers.

[0024] Figures [Fig.4] and [Fig.5] show examples of the absorbent lower part.

[0025] Fig. 6 shows an example of an article of clothing. Detailed description

[0026] A bra for concealing axillary perspiration is proposed. The bra comprises a central part consisting of a front and a back section. The central part includes a neckline. The bra includes an elastic support band holding the front and back sections together. The bra includes two sleeves partially attached to the central part. Each sleeve includes a one-piece absorbent lower section designed to cover a respective axillary region. The absorbent lower section of the sleeve is positioned between the front and back sections and extends towards the elastic support band.

[0027] The bra is an improved underwear solution that conceals underarm perspiration. In particular, the bra absorbs underarm perspiration and protects clothing from sweat stains and odors, especially delicate women's clothing.

[0028] Indeed, the absorbent lower part of each sleeve allows for the absorption of underarm perspiration, thus protecting the garment(s) worn over it from sweat stains and odor. In particular, the lower part of each sleeve is made of a single piece covering the underarm area, which reduces the risk of leakage. In fact, the one-piece construction of the lower part of each sleeve means that it has no seams (such as, for example, stitching) in the underarm area, thus avoiding the risk of leakage through such seams. Furthermore, the absence of seams also improves user comfort, as the user is thus spared the discomfort that such seams can cause (for example, irritation caused by stitching).Furthermore, this underwear solution is adapted to modern needs since the bralette can be worn with or without a bra. Indeed, the bralette includes an elastic support band allowing it to be worn comfortably with a bra, but also to provide breast support when worn without one.

[0029] When worn, the bra prevents the appearance of perspiration stains (rings) on clothing, which are not only unsightly but also soil the garments. The bra is particularly well-suited for thin and / or tight-fitting clothing and / or clothing made of materials requiring professional cleaning / that cannot be machine washed. to be washed. The bra has several advantages, discussed below.

[0030] The sports bra is empowering. Indeed, clothing is a means of self-affirmation, and many people suffering from hyperhidrosis or situational / emotional excessive sweating (estimated at 25% of the population) refrain from wearing certain clothes / colors / fabrics that would reflect their personality in order to avoid embarrassing situations involving sweat stains. The sports bra allows them to break free from this social constraint and wear the clothes they had previously avoided (certain colors or fabrics that quickly show sweat, such as silk), thus expressing their personality through them.

[0031] The bra is discreet. The bra absorbs and conceals sweat, and this function is undetectable on the outside of the garment. The bra therefore ensures discretion regarding its sweat-absorbing and concealing function.

[0032] The bra is versatile. The front panel and elastic support band of the bra provide breast support suitable for the "no bra" lifestyle, which rejects the use of traditional bras for greater comfort. The breasts are supported without being shaped. In contrast, a traditional bra generally includes cups and underwires that hold the breasts in place and give them shape, and an elastic band that keeps the bra in place on the wearer's torso. The bra's thinness and lightness allow the wearer to choose how to wear the invention.Specifically, the user can wear this undergarment alone for breast support and to protect their clothing from underarm perspiration, or they can wear it over a traditional bra for enhanced breast support and to protect their clothing from underarm perspiration. The same user can, for example, wear it with or without a traditional bra depending on their outfit or daily activity. The bralette thus offers this versatility.

[0033] The bra is practical. The bra allows the use of a single undergarment for breast support and perspiration management. The bra reduces the laborious care of certain soiled garments (for example, hand washing for silk or laying wool flat to dry), and saves time by avoiding certain tasks (planning laundry, ironing, trips to a dry cleaner).

[0034] The bra is durable. Indeed, the bra is machine washable and reusable. The bra can be washed with regular laundry on a standard wash cycle and does not require special cycles like those for delicates, where the machine usually runs almost empty. Furthermore, using the bra allows for a The need for dry cleaning is reduced because clothes are no longer soiled by underarm sweat. Furthermore, the bra extends the lifespan of clothing: wearing a bra reduces the frequency of washing and ironing, thus preserving garments. Clothes that cannot be washed (care label: "do not wash") can be worn multiple times without becoming soiled by underarm sweat. Wearing a bra also prevents the often indelible yellow stains on white clothes caused by sweat or salts from deodorants. The bra helps preserve clothes and prevents deterioration, extending their lifespan.In the context of implementing the anti-waste law for a circular economy, the bra promotes the circularity of preserved clothing by increasing its appeal in a second-hand sales network, for example.

[0035] In this description, the terms front and back are defined with respect to a coronal (or frontal) plane, which is a plane that divides the body of a subject into an anterior or ventral part (the front) and a posterior or dorsal part (the back), when the subject is standing facing an observer. Thus, the front part of the central portion is located substantially on the torso and the back part is located substantially on the back of a person wearing the bra.

[0036] The central part may be formed from a single piece. In this case, the front and back parts of the central part form a single piece, for example, pre-cut from a material (e.g., a textile). Alternatively, the central part may be formed from several pieces. In this case, the front and back parts may each be formed from one or more respective pieces. For example, the back and front parts are each formed from a single piece and are held together to form the central part, for example, at each shoulder. In another example, the back part may be formed from a single piece and the front part from two pieces. The pieces of the back and front parts may then be held together to form the central part, for example, at each shoulder.In another example, the rear part can be formed from two pieces and the front part can be formed from a single piece.

[0037] The central part includes a neckline designed to allow the head of a person wearing the bra to pass through. The neckline can be of any type or shape, for example round or V-shaped. For example, the neckline can include a back edge, delimited by an upper edge of the back part, and a front edge, delimited by an upper edge of the front part.

[0038] In some examples, the bra can be put on directly, for example by putting the arms through the sleeves and the head through the neckline. In some examples, the bra The bra may have an opening at the back, the opening being defined as extending from the back edge of the neckline to the elastic support band. In this case, the bra may include one or more fastening and / or adjustment means (e.g., clasps or hooks) at the back to keep the opening closed once the bra has been put on. Alternatively, the bra may have an opening extending from the front edge of the neckline to the elastic support band, allowing passage over the torso. In this case, the bra may include one or more fastening and / or adjustment means at the front to keep the opening closed once the bra has been put on.

[0039] The elastic support band is intended to encircle the torso of the person wearing the bra, including the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. In some examples, the elastic support band may be positioned under the person's breasts. The elastic support band may include a first portion to which the front of the central section is held at the front of the torso, and a second portion to which the back of the central section is held at the back. The support band may be shorter than the wearer's bust measurement to ensure that the elastic band provides adequate support for the bra relative to the torso, for example, to support the breasts.The elastic support band may be less than 10 centimeters wide and / or more than 1 centimeter wide, for example, between 2 and 6 centimeters, preferably between 3 and 5 centimeters. For example, the elastic support band may be substantially 4 centimeters wide. The width is the height of the elastic support band when the bra is worn.

[0040] One of the two sleeves is designed to encircle the user's left arm (left sleeve) and the other sleeve the user's right arm (right sleeve). Each sleeve is therefore designed to partially or completely encircle a respective arm of the user. For example, each sleeve may be designed to encircle a respective arm up to the elbow or may be designed to encircle only the part of the arm near the shoulder (sleeve sleeve). The sleeve designed to encircle the left arm is also designed to cover the left shoulder (partially or completely). Similarly, the sleeve designed to encircle the right arm is also designed to cover the right shoulder (partially or completely). Each sleeve may include an upper part designed to cover (partially or completely) a respective shoulder.The upper and lower absorbent parts of the sleeve can be held together at the ends to form an opening through which the arm can be inserted when the bra is worn (the sleeve opening). The sleeves can be of any type. For example, they can be short, long, 3 / 4 or 7 / 8 sleeves, or they can be cap sleeves.

[0041] Each absorbent lower part is made of a single piece designed to completely cover a respective axillary region. The term axillary region includes at least the axillary fossa (or armpit), which is located in front of the shoulder blade, between the chest wall and the upper arm. For example, each absorbent lower part may be longer than the length of the axillary region and wider than the width of the axillary region when a person wearing the bra has their arm at their side, or when a person wearing the bra has their arm raised (approximately above their head). It will be understood that the dimensions of the absorbent lower part may vary according to each clothing size, and that they may be determined empirically or statistically for a population.

[0042] The absorbent lower portion may comprise a first portion forming the opening of the sleeve with the upper part of the sleeve and a second portion extending towards the elastic support band. The second portion of each absorbent lower portion may be inserted between the front and back parts of the central part to close the bra at a respective lateral area of ​​the torso. The first portion of the absorbent lower portion may extend from the axillary region to the end edge of the sleeve, or alternatively may extend from the axillary region towards the end edge but stop before the end edge.Similarly, the second portion of the absorbent lower part may extend from the axillary region to the elastic support band, or alternatively, may extend from the axillary region towards the elastic support band but stop before the elastic support band. The bra may include any combination of these different lengths for the first and second portions of the absorbent lower part.

[0043] Each absorbent lower section is designed to absorb perspiration from the axillary region and / or to prevent perspiration from the axillary region from passing through it. In some examples, perspiration may be trapped within the thickness of the absorbent lower section when the bra is worn. In some examples, when the bra is worn, each absorbent lower section may be located at the level of a respective axillary region of the user. In some examples, the absorbent lower section may be located substantially near the respective axillary region. Alternatively, the absorbent lower section may be located against the respective axillary region. It will be understood that the realization of these examples depends, in particular, on the cut and size of the elements forming the bra, and the materials used.

[0044] In some examples, each sleeve may include an end edge. The end edge may be intended to close the sleeve around the arm when the bra is worn. The end edge may be elastic and have a diameter smaller than that of the Arms to hold the sleeve around the arm. The end edge of each sleeve can have a heat-sealed, ultrasonically welded, or raw-edged finish. The heat-sealed, ultrasonically welded, or raw-edged finish of each end edge improves the invisibility of the bra. In one example, the finish ensures that the material is held in place at the wearer's elbow to avoid creating a line on her arm and thus ensure discretion.

[0045] Each absorbent lower portion can be attached to the elastic support band. For example, each absorbent lower portion may include a lower edge held onto the elastic support band. In this case, each absorbent lower portion extends from the elastic support band to the sleeve. Alternatively, each absorbent lower portion may not be attached to the elastic support band. For example, each absorbent lower portion may extend, in the direction of the elastic support band, only along the axillary region or only over a portion of the distance between the end of the axillary region and the elastic support band.

[0046] Each absorbent lower portion may extend from the elastic support band to the end edge of the sleeve, which is formed in part by the absorbent lower portion. For example, each absorbent lower portion may include an upper edge, and this upper edge may form part of the end edge of the sleeve (the other part of the end edge being formed by an edge of the upper portion of the sleeve). Alternatively, each absorbent lower portion may extend, towards the end edge of the sleeve, only along the axillary region or only over a portion of the distance between the end of the axillary region and the end edge of the sleeve.

[0047] Attaching each absorbent lower section to the elastic support band and / or extending each absorbent lower section from the elastic support band to the end edge of the sleeve facilitates the manufacture of the bra. This is because the number of different pieces required to cover this area of ​​the bra (between the end edge of the sleeve and the elastic support band) is reduced, thereby decreasing the number of supports (seams or other) needed during bra manufacturing.

[0048] In some examples, each absorbent lower section may include a first lateral edge located on the front of the bra. The first lateral edge may be curved to cover the front axillary fold. For example, the first lateral edge may be curved in an arc so as to increase the width of the absorbent lower section at the front axillary fold. The first curved lateral edges form a rounded area on each absorbent lower section that allows for good absorption of perspiration in the axillary regions. Indeed, the axillary regions then remain covered by the lower absorbent parts (at the level of the rounded area formed) even when the user makes forward arm movements.

[0049] In some examples, each absorbent lower part may also include a second lateral edge located on the back of the bra. The second lateral edge of each of the absorbent lower parts may be substantially straight.

[0050] In some examples, each absorbent lower section may have a variable thickness. For instance, the thickness of the absorbent lower section in the axillary region of the arm may be greater than the thickness of the absorbent lower section at the extremities, i.e., at the elastic support band and / or at the end edge of the sleeve. The greater thickness in the axillary region allows for better absorption of perspiration.

[0051] The thickness of the absorbent lower part can be formed by one or more textile layers. The number of textile layers may be greater in the axillary region of the arm than at the extremities, i.e., towards the elastic support band and the end edge of the sleeve. For example, the absorbent lower part may be formed by a single layer at the extremities and by several textile layers in the axillary region. Alternatively, the thickness of the absorbent lower part may be formed by a thicker knit in the axillary region than in the rest of the bra.

[0052] In some examples, each lower absorbent section may comprise a stack of absorbent textile layers. The stack of absorbent textile layers may substantially cover the axillary region. The stacking allows for better sweat absorption. In particular, the coverage of the axillary region by the stack improves the sweat-absorbing capacity of the bra, since it is positioned over the area concerned. The stack may cover at least 50% of the axillary region, for example, at least 80% of the axillary region. For example, the stack may completely cover the axillary region. Each textile layer of the stack may have a surface area greater than that of the axillary region, so that each textile layer of the stack completely covers the axillary region.

[0053] The stack may comprise at least one or more superimposed textile layers. Each layer may be made of any material and any mixture of materials. For example, each layer may be made of one material or a mixture of at least two materials selected from: cotton, viscose (e.g., bamboo viscose, lyocell, or modal), silk, wool, polyester, polyamide (e.g., evo®), elastane (e.g., roica™ or lycra®), polyurethane, and linen. The lyocell may, for example, be of the Tencel™ brand. This list of materials is not exhaustive, and, in other examples, one or more layers can be made of any other material or mixture.

[0054] In examples, the front panel, the back panel, the two sleeves, the elastic support band, and / or the absorbent lower panels are made of an elastic material. For example, the front panel, the back panel, the two sleeves, the elastic support band, and the absorbent lower panels may all be made of an elastic material. The elastic material may be the same for each of these parts of the bra. The front panel, the back panel, the two sleeves, the elastic support band, and the absorbent lower panels may, before the bra is manufactured, be made from the same piece of fabric or from the same rolls of fabric of said elastic material. Alternatively, at least one of these parts may be made of the elastic material, or these parts may be made of different elastic materials.In this case, the various elastic materials may all contain elastane (providing elasticity to the fabric).

[0055] The elastic material may have a weight of between 90 and 160 g / m², for example, 115 g / m² + / - 10%. The elastic material may have an elasticity of between 130 and 170%, for example, 145% + / - 15% in length and 165% + / - 15% in width. The elastic material may be a blend of different constituents. The elastic material may contain cotton, polyamide, polyester, viscose, silk, wool, elastane, or a mixture of these materials. The elastic material may contain a proportion of elastane. The elastic material may be a blend containing between 70 and 80% EVO® bio-sourced polyamide and between 20 and 30% elastane. Bio-sourced EVO® polyamide can give the elastic material thermoregulatory properties (thermal insulation, quick drying, moisture absorption), odor control with limitation of bacterial proliferation.

[0056] In some examples, the front section, back section, two sleeves, elastic support band, and / or absorbent lower sections are held together by sewing, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding. For example, each of these parts is held together in the same way, namely by sewing, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding. Alternatively, one or more of these parts may be held together differently. For example, the front and back sections may be held together by sewing, and the sleeves may be ultrasonically welded to the central section.

[0057] In some examples, the front portion may include openings for inserting cups. The openings may then be configured to receive and hold the cups at the breast level. Alternatively, the front portion may include cups integrated into the bra. In this case, the cups may be attached to the front portion, for example by stitching or heat-sealing. In some examples, the front portion may contain integrated underwires. Alternatively or additionally- Naturally, the front and / or back part may have thermo-bonded areas to increase breast support.

[0058] A garment is also proposed, intended to cover at least the upper part of the body, into which a bra is integrated, either removably or permanently. The garment may include attachment points for the integrated bra. These attachment points may be removable for a bra that is removable, or non-removable for a bra that is permanently integrated. For example, the attachment points may be seams or heat-sealed / welded areas when the bra is permanently integrated, or snaps or magnets when the bra is removably integrated.

[0059] Examples will now be given with reference to Figures 1 to 5.

[0060] Fig. 1 shows an external view of an example of a bra. The bra comprises a central part formed of a front part 2 and a back part 3. The front part 2 is formed of two crossed sections 2a, 2b. Each section 2a, 2b is fixed between the elastic support band 8 and the back part 3 at the level of a respective shoulder. The central part includes a neckline 9. The neckline 9 is formed in part by the two crossed sections 2a, 2b. The two crossed sections 2a, 2b provide good support for the breasts (even without a bra). In other examples, the front part 2 may be formed from a single piece, for example from which the front portion of the neckline 9 is cut. In other examples also, the entire central part (i.e. the front part 2 and the back part 3) may be formed from a single piece (from which the neckline 9 is also cut).

[0061] The bra includes an elastic support band 8 holding the front portion 2 and the back portion 3 together. The bra includes two sleeves 6, 7 partially held onto the central portion 2, 3. Each sleeve includes an upper portion intended to completely cover the user's shoulder and an absorbent lower portion 4, 5 (in other examples, the upper portion may be intended to partially cover the user's shoulder). The absorbent lower portion 4, 5 of each sleeve is made of a single piece intended to cover a respective axillary region. The absorbent lower portion 4, 5 of each sleeve is positioned between the front portion 2 and the back portion 3 and extends towards the elastic support band 8.

[0062] Each sleeve 6, 7 includes an end edge 6a, 7a. The end edge 6a, 7a defines a circle through which the user's arm passes when the bra is worn. The end edge 6a, 7a is opposite the edge at which the sleeve is held in place at the center (i.e., the armhole). Each lower absorbent part 4, 5 is attached to the elastic support band 8. The lower part The absorbent lower part 4 extends from the elastic support band 8 towards the end edge 6a of the sleeve 6. The absorbent lower part 5 extends from the elastic support band 8 towards the end edge 7a of the sleeve 7.

[0063] Each absorbent lower part 4, 5 includes a first lateral edge located on the front of the bra (edge ​​21 for absorbent lower part 4 and edge 21' for absorbent lower part 5). The first lateral edge (21 or 21') is curved to cover the front axillary fold. The first curved lateral edges 21 and 21' form a rounded area on each absorbent lower part that allows for good absorption of perspiration in the axillary regions. Indeed, the axillary regions remain covered by the absorbent lower parts 4, 5 even when the user makes forward arm movements. Each absorbent lower part 4, 5 also includes a second lateral edge located on the back of the bra. The second lateral edge of each of the absorbent lower parts 4, 5 is substantially straight.

[0064] Figure 2 shows an internal view of the example bra of Figure 1. On this In Figure 1, the bra has been turned inside out, and sleeve 6, located on the left in Figure 1, is now shown on the right in Figure 2. The absorbent lower section 4 of sleeve 6 is also shown on the right in Figure 2. Similarly, sleeve 7, located on the right in Figure 1, is now shown on the left in Figure 2, and therefore the absorbent lower section 5 of sleeve 7 is shown on the right in Figure 2. Each absorbent lower section comprises a stack of absorbent textile layers that covers the axillary region. Absorbent lower section 4 comprises the stack of absorbent textile layers 4a, and absorbent lower section 5 comprises the stack of absorbent textile layers 5a. The layers in each stack can be sewn together. The width of the stacks 4a and 5a is approximately equal to the width of the absorbent lower sections.The edges of the stack, the absorbent lower part, the middle part, and the upper part of the sleeve can therefore be sewn together, which simplifies the construction of the bra.

[0065] The stack of absorbent textile layers 4a, 5a is now described with reference to [Fig. 3], which shows a cross-sectional view of the stack of absorbent textile layers 4a, 5a. The stack 4a, 5a is positioned on an inner face 4i, 5i of the absorbent lower part 4, 5, the outer face 4e, 5e of the absorbent lower part 4, 5 being in contact with the clothing worn over the bra. The stack 4a, 5a comprises a first layer 10 and a second layer 11. The first layer 10 is a knitted layer containing mainly bamboo viscose or lyocell (for example, Tencel™ brand). The first layer 10 has a face 10c in contact with the user's skin, at the level of the axillary region (at the level of the user's right or left armpit). The other side of the first layer 10 is in contact with a second layer 11 of the stack. The second layer 11 is a lyocell sponge layer (for example, from the Tencel™ brand).

[0066] The second layer 11 is sewn onto the first layer 10 at the edge 1 of the second layer 11. The first layer 10 is sewn onto the absorbent lower section 4, 5. At each of the edges 10a and 10b, a seam secures the first layer 10 of the stack to the absorbent lower section 4, 5 (passing completely through the first layer 10 and the absorbent lower section 4, 5). The first layer 10 is also sewn to the absorbent lower section, the central section, and the upper section of the sleeve at the first and second lateral edges of the absorbent lower section (the lateral edges 21 and 22 shown in the following [Fig. 4] for the left sleeve).All of these seams (the one between the first layer 10 and the second layer 11, those between the stack and the absorbent lower part at the edges 10a and 10b and those between the first layer 10, the absorbent lower part, the central part and the upper part of the sleeve at the first and second lateral edges of the absorbent lower part) hold the stack on the absorbent lower part 4, 5.

[0067] Fig. 4 shows a pattern view of a first example of the absorbent lower part 5 of the bra example shown in Figures 1 and 2, i.e. the left sleeve 7. The absorbent lower part 4 of the right sleeve 6 is symmetrical with respect to the absorbent lower part 5 of the left sleeve 7. The pattern view represents the absorbent lower part 5 in front view of the bra manufacturing.

[0068] The absorbent lower portion 5 includes a first side edge 21' intended to be, when the bra is assembled, on the front of the bra. The first side edge 21' is curved to cover the front axillary fold when the bra is worn. The absorbent lower portion 5 also includes a second side edge 22' intended to be, when the bra is assembled, on the back of the bra. The second side edge 22' is substantially straight. The absorbent lower portion 5 also includes a first end edge 23. The first end edge 23 is intended, when the bra is assembled, to partially form the end edge 7a of the sleeve 7. The absorbent lower portion 5 also includes a second end edge 24 intended to be held onto the elastic support band 8.

[0069] Figure 4 also shows a top view of the stack 5a on the inner face 5i of the absorbent lower part 5. The stack 5a comprises the first layer 10, made of knit fabric containing mainly bamboo viscose, and the second layer 11 containing mainly lyocell (for example, of the brand Tencel™). The second layer 11 is represented by a dotted line because it is not visible in this view (the second layer 11 is located below the first layer 10).

[0070] Fig. 4 also shows the perimeter 1la of the second layer 11 at which the second layer 11 is sewn onto the first layer 10. Fig. 4 also shows the edges 10a, 10b at each of which a respective seam holds a respective edge of the first layer 10 of the stack onto the absorbent lower part 5 (each seam passing completely through the first layer 10 and the absorbent lower part 5).

[0071] Along the first lateral edge 21', the same seam holds, successively, on a first portion of the first lateral edge 21', the absorbent lower part 5 and the upper part of the sleeve, on a second portion of the first lateral edge 21', the absorbent lower part 5, the stack 5a and the upper part of the sleeve, on a third portion of the first lateral edge 21', the absorbent lower part 5, the stack 5a and the front part 2, and, on a fourth portion of the first lateral edge 21', the absorbent lower part 5 and the front part 2.Similarly, along the second lateral edge 22', the same seam holds, successively, on a first portion of the second lateral edge 22', the lower absorbent part 5 and the upper part of the sleeve, on a second portion of the second lateral edge 22', the lower absorbent part 5, the stack 5a and the upper part of the sleeve, on a third portion of the second lateral edge 22', the lower absorbent part 5, the stack 5a and the back part 3, and, on a fourth portion of the second lateral edge 22', the lower absorbent part 5 and the back part 3. .

[0072] Figure 5 shows another example of the absorbent lower portion 5. In this further example, the second lateral edge 32' is even straighter than the second lateral edge 22' of the absorbent lower portion 5 shown in Figure 4. In both of these examples of the absorbent lower portion 5, the second lateral edge 22', 32' is not completely straight, but remains less curved than the first lateral edge 21', 31'. The second lateral edge 22', 32' is therefore substantially straight relative to the first lateral edge 21', which is curved to cover the anterior axillary fold. This also applies to the absorbent lower portion 4 of the other sleeve 6.

[0073] Figure 6 shows an example of a garment 30. The garment 30 is intended to cover at least the upper part of the body. A bra 33 (for example, the one shown in Figures 1 and 2) is integrated into the garment 30 in a removable or non-removable manner. The garment 30 includes attachment points 35 for the bra 33 integrated into the garment 30. The attachment points 35 may be removable for removable integration of the bra into the garment or non-removable for non-removable integration of the bra into the garment. For example, the attachment points 35 may be seams or thermal areas. Mocollage / souleurage when bra 33 is integrated in a non-removable way into article 30 or else snaps or magnets when bra 33 is integrated in a removable way into article 30.

Claims

Claims

1. A bra concealing underarm perspiration, comprising: • a central portion formed of a front portion (2) and a rear portion (3), the central portion comprising a neckline, • an elastic support band (8) holding the front portion (2) and the rear portion (3) therein, and • two sleeves (6, 7) partly held on the central portion (2, 3), each sleeve being intended to partly or entirely surround a respective arm of a user, each sleeve comprising a lower absorbent portion (4, 5) made of a single piece intended to cover a respective underarm region, the lower absorbent portion of the sleeve being positioned between the front portion (2) and the rear portion (3) and extending towards the elastic support band (8).

2. A bra according to claim 1, wherein each sleeve (6, 7) comprises an end edge (6a, 7a), each absorbent lower portion (4, 5) being attached to the elastic support band (8) and / or extending from the elastic support band (8) towards the end edge (6a, 7a) of the sleeve (6, 7).

3. A bra according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each absorbent lower portion (4, 5) comprises a first side edge (21, 21') located on the front of the bra, the first side edge (21, 21') being arched to cover the front axillary fold.

4. A bra according to claim 3, wherein each absorbent lower portion (4, 5) comprises a second side edge (22) located on the rear of the bra, the second side edge (22) being substantially straight.

5. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the front portion (2) is formed of two crossed portions, each portion being secured between the elastic support band (8) and the rear portion (3) at a respective shoulder.

6. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each absorbent lower portion (4, 5) has a variable thickness, the thickness of the absorbent lower portion (4, 5) at the axillary region of the arm being greater than the thickness of the in- absorbent lower part (4, 5) at the ends.

7. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each absorbent lower portion (4, 5) further comprises a stack of absorbent textile layers, the stack substantially covering the axillary region.

8. A bra according to claim 7, wherein the stack comprises at least one or more superimposed textile layers each consisting of a material or a mixture of at least two materials selected from: cotton, viscose, preferably bamboo viscose, lyocell or modal, silk, wool, polyester, polyamide, preferably evo®, elastane, preferably roica™ or lycra®, polyurethane and linen.

9. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the front portion (2), the rear portion (3), both sleeves (6, 7), the elastic support band (8) and / or the absorbent lower portions (4, 5) are made of an elastic material.

10. A bra according to claim 9, wherein the elastic material contains a proportion of elastane.

11. A bra according to claim 9 or 10, wherein: • the front portion (2) and the elastic support band (8) are each made of two layers of the elastic material, and • the rear portion (3) and the two sleeves (6, 7) are each made of one layer of the elastic material.

12. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein each sleeve (6, 7) comprises an end edge (6a, 7a), the end edges (6a, 7a) having a heat-sealed, ultrasonically welded or raw-edged finish.

13. Bra according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in which the support between the front part (2), the back part (3), the two sleeves (6, 7), the elastic support band (8) and / or the absorbent lower parts (4, 5) is achieved by sewing, heat-sealing or ultrasonic welding.

14. A bra according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the front portion (2) comprises: • openings for inserting shells, or • shells integrated into the bra.

15. Clothing item (30) intended to cover at least the upper part of the body in which the bra according to one of the preceding claims is integrated in a removable or non-removable manner.

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