Clothing item for breast support, particularly of the bra or bralette type.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment (10) for breast support, in particular a bra or sports bra, more particularly for the practice of a sport, comprising: - a right front panel knitted with yarn overs (20), a left front panel knitted with yarn overs (30), a right back panel knitted with yarn overs and a left back panel knitted with yarn overs;- at least one of said right and left knitted front panels (20,30) comprises: - a stretch knitted zone A (21,31) extending substantially between at least one shoulder zone and at least substantially one breast tip, and - a stretch knitted zone B (24,34), bordering at least partially zone A (21,31), and extending substantially at least partially under the breast, - the first and second zones A and B are knitted together, - the elasticity of the knitted zone B is greater than the elasticity of the supporting knitted zone A, and - zone B (24,34) is a zone of through-openings (25,35). Figure for the abstract: 2.;

Description

Title of the invention: Clothing article for breast support, in particular of the bra type, bralette. technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing articles for breast support, in particular of the bra and bra type.

[0002] The present invention relates more particularly to the technical field of breast support clothing articles for sports, in particular for the practice of a sporting activity in an aquatic environment, for example and without limitation for the practice of surfing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, swimming or aquagym.

[0003] The present invention also relates to the technical field of knitting processes for clothing articles for breast support. Previous technique

[0004] Breast support garments must be available in a wide range of sizes for the same model in order to cover different bust measurements (measured under the wearer's bust) and different cup sizes (a cup being designed to receive and support a breast). A garment thus offers several different cup sizes for the same bust measurement, generally ranging from A to F, or even larger. Such a garment must therefore be available in a very wide range of sizes, which considerably increases the number of items for the same model, complicates manufacturing operations and logistics during marketing, and in particular increases the storage space required for said items and the shelf space needed for display.

[0005] Furthermore, it can be difficult to find an item that corresponds to a specific bust measurement and cup size. The wearer may also not know their bust measurement and / or cup size. In addition, sizing can vary from one brand to another. It is therefore difficult to find a breast support item that perfectly fits a specific body shape.

[0006] There is therefore a need for a clothing item that covers several sizes (several bust measurements and / or several cup sizes), and adapts to different breast shapes.

[0007] Furthermore, an article of clothing worn during the practice of a water sport must stay in place in the waves, that is to say, remain correctly positioned on the wearer. The article must also not crush or compress the chest, and must remain comfortable.

[0008] Moreover, the manufacture of a bra or bralette is complex due in particular to the making of the cups which are formed by textile portions which must allow for volume when worn and / or provide shape.

[0009] There is therefore also a need for a comfortable garment that holds its shape, does not compress the chest, and whose manufacturing process is facilitated, in particular by reducing the number of steps required for manufacturing and / or the number of different textile materials in order to facilitate its recycling. Description of the invention

[0010] The present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a garment providing breast support, in particular a bra or sports bra, more particularly for the practice of a sport, comprising:

[0011] - a right front panel knitted with yarn overs, a left front panel knitted with yarn overs, a right back panel knitted with yarn overs and a left back panel knitted with yarn overs;

[0012] - at least one of said knitted right and left front panels comprises:

[0013] - a stretchable knitted zone A extending substantially between at least one zone shoulder and at least noticeably one tip of the breast, and

[0014] - a stretchable knitted zone B, bordering at least partially zone A, and extending at least partially under the breast

[0015] - the first and second zones A and B are connected by a knitted link,

[0016] - the elasticity of the knitted zone B is greater than the elasticity of the zone A knitted, and

[0017] - zone B is a zone of through openings.

[0018] Advantageously, the combination of the first and second stretchable zones A and B, with dropped stitches, in knitted connection and of which zone B of through openings is arranged so as to surround, bordering it, substantially a breast, in a given front panel, allows zone A to support the breast and zone B to deform further in order to confer the appropriate cup depth according to the user.

[0019] The through-openings in zone B provide elasticity to zone B and allow this elasticity to be directed relative to the less elastic zone A. Thus, the stretchy zone A conforms to and supports the breast, and zone B, by stretching further than zone A, provides depth to zone A and therefore ultimately to the cup size.

[0020] Advantageously, the garment therefore adapts to the specific morphology of the chest, while offering different cup depth sizes.

[0021] Advantageously, the use of front and back panels with cast mesh allows the garment to be given stretch while offering support, and therefore some reinforcement without loss of the garment's shape.

[0022] Knits with dropped stitches are indeed often more "rigid" than knits with picked stitches. Furthermore, their stretch can be adjusted more easily and locally than with picked-stitch knits. This feature is an advantage when looking for a garment that is available in multiple sizes, and in particular one that provides good support during sports activities, especially in aquatic environments.

[0023] Finally, a knit with dropped stitches is less likely to fray when cut than a knit with picked stitches, which facilitates the manufacturing process and allows the stretch and support / reinforcement properties to remain intact despite possible garment cutting.

[0024] Advantageously, the clothing article is a knitted clothing article with dropped stitches.

[0025] Advantageously, each of said left and right front panels comprises zones A and B.

[0026] Advantageously, zone A does not include through openings.

[0027] Advantageously, zone A is knitted according to a charmeuse-type weave.

[0028] Advantageously, zone A is a support zone A of a breast.

[0029] Advantageously, zone A is a zone A arranged to receive a breast and whose Cup depth varies to adapt to the shape of a breast.

[0030] Advantageously, zones A and B are knitted according to the same knitting weave, in particular according to a charmeuse weave or a double knit weave with at least two separate yarns, in particular the knitted stitches extend over a number of stitch columns ranging from 2 to 10.

[0031] Advantageously, when knitting zones A and B of a given front panel, the mesh bars working in zone B have a different threading than the mesh bars working in zone A, in particular the mesh bars working in zone B include fewer threaded yarns than the mesh bars working in zone A which allows through openings to be created in zone B.

[0032] In one embodiment, the left and right front panels, and the left and right back panels are all distinct and separate from one another, and assembled using stitching and / or welding (for example, ultrasonically). Advantageously, in this case, the left and right front and back panels are made of four separate knitted pieces.

[0033] The left front panel and the left back panel are assembled along their first left lateral edges and along their left shoulder ends.

[0034] The right front panel and the right back panel are assembled along their first straight lateral edges and along their straight shoulder ends.

[0035] In one embodiment, left or right front and back panels are knitted together at their respective first lateral edges and / or at their respective shoulder ends. Advantageously, in this case, the left or right front and back panels are in the same knitted yoke.

[0036] Preferably, the article of clothing comprises a transverse axis (T) and a longitudinal axis (L). Preferably, the longitudinal axis L corresponds to the vertical axis extending between the feet and the head of the wearer of said article of clothing. Preferably, the transverse axis T corresponds to the horizontal axis extending from a left lateral side to a right lateral side of the wearer of said article of clothing. Preferably, the transverse axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L. Front panel (either left or right)

[0037] Preferably, a front panel includes a portion of a support strap, said portion of the support strap including a shoulder end, and a portion of at least partial, in particular substantially total, wrapping of a breast, in particular extending laterally to a first lateral edge.

[0038] Preferably, the front panel is of unit-knit construction, or optionally the left or right front panel and the left or right back panel are of unit-knit construction.

[0039] Preferably, a front panel comprises an inner face and an outer face, said inner and outer faces being substantially opposite.

[0040] Preferably, the inner face is the face oriented towards the bust of said wearer.

[0041] Preferably, a front panel includes a shoulder end, a first The garment consists of a side edge, a second side edge (particularly of a front notch), a lower edge, and a side armhole edge. Specifically, the side armhole edge is positioned between the first side edge and the shoulder point; more specifically, the side armhole edge is free. In particular, the side armhole edge extends between the shoulder point and the first side edge.

[0042] In particular, the second lateral edge is arranged between the shoulder end and the lower edge, more particularly the second lateral edge is free, notably forming in part a chest notch.

[0043] In particular, the second lateral edge extends between the shoulder end and the lower edge.

[0044] Advantageously, the first lateral edge is arranged in an armhole area of ​​the garment.

[0045] Advantageously, zone B extends near the first lateral edge, substantially along the lower border, towards and near the second lateral edge, in particular the second side edge is arranged in a chest cutout area of ​​the garment.

[0046] Advantageously, the lower edge of the front panel is attached to an extensible transverse band substantially surrounding the bust.

[0047] Advantageously, zone A extends substantially from the shoulder end of a front panel, into the support strap portion, and partly between the lateral armhole edge and the second lateral edge to zone B.

[0048] In one embodiment, the area (mm2) occupied by zone A represents at least 60% of the total area (mm2) of the front panel, preferably represents at least 70% of the total area (mm2) of the front panel.

[0049] In one embodiment, the area (mm2) occupied by zone B represents at most 40% of the total area (mm2) of the front panel, preferably represents at most 30% of the total area (mm2) of the front panel.

[0050] In one embodiment, the total area (mm2) occupied by zones A and B represents at least 70% of the total area (mm2) of the front panel, preferably at least 80% or 90% or even substantially about 100%, of the total area of ​​the front panel.

[0051] In one embodiment, zone B has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than or equal to 100% and less than or equal to 250%, in particular greater than or equal to 130% and less than or equal to 200%, more particularly greater than or equal to 150% and less than or equal to 200%.

[0052] In one embodiment, zone A has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than or equal to 100% and less than or equal to 200%, in particular greater than or equal to 100% and less than or equal to 180%, more particularly greater than or equal to 130% and less than or equal to 180%.

[0053] Preferably, the front panel is expandable.

[0054] Preferably, the front panel includes a warp direction and a weft direction.

[0055] In one embodiment, the chain direction of the front panel extends substantially along the longitudinal axis L of said article of clothing, in particular the warp direction is substantially parallel to the axis L or the smallest angle formed between the warp direction and the axis L is less than or equal to 10°.

[0056] In one embodiment, the weft direction of the front panel extends substantially along the transverse axis T of said article of clothing, in particular the weft direction is substantially parallel to the axis T or the smallest angle formed between the weft direction and the axis T is less than or equal to 10°.

[0057] In one embodiment, the front panel comprises a first multifilament yarn and a second elastic composite yarn, and optionally a third woven yarn, for example the third woven yarn is similar to the second elastic composite yarn.

[0058] The first multifilament yarn can be a yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), or polyoleofin, for example polypropylene or polyethylene.

[0059] The first multifilamentary yarn preferably has a linear mass (dtex) from 20 dtex to 200 dtex, more preferably from 20 dtex to 100 dtex, preferably from 40 dtex to 70 dtex, for example from 55 dtex to + / - 10 dtex.

[0060] The second elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic core, for example made of elastane, and one or more cover yarn(s), for example a cover yarn is a multifilament yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamide, polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), preferably PET or PBT.

[0061] The second elastic composite yarn preferably has a linear mass ranging from 20 dtex to 200 dtex, preferably ranging from 20 dtex to 100 dtex, preferably ranging from 30 dtex to 60 dtex, for example from 44 dtex to + / -10 dtex.

[0062] The front panel preferably has a surface mass (g / m2) greater than or equal to 100 g / m2, more preferably greater than or equal to 150 g / m2, preferably greater than or equal to 200 g / m2, and in particular less than or equal to 500 g / m2, more particularly less than or equal to 300 g / m2, for example 230 g / m2 to within + / - 5%.

[0063] In one embodiment, the front panel comprises less than 50% by mass of elastic yarn(s), more particularly from 20% to 50% by mass of elastic yarn(s), and even more particularly about 34% by mass, give or take 10%, of elastic yarn(s). Preferably, the elastic yarn(s) is / are a second elastic composite yarn(s) as described herein.

[0064] Preferably, the front panel comprises at least 50% by mass of synthetic multifilament yarn(s), in particular polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamide, polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP), preferably PET or PBT. For example, the front panel comprises approximately 66% by mass, ±10%, of synthetic multifilament yarn(s), in particular PET, PBT, polyamide, PE or PP, preferably PET or PBT.

[0065] In one embodiment, the front panel comprises at least 20 mesh columns per inch (one inch corresponds to 25.4 mm), in particular at least 25 mesh columns per inch (25.4 mm), in particular at most 35 columns of stitches per English inch (25.4 mm), for example from 28 columns of stitches per English inch (25.4 mm) to + / - 5 columns of stitches. Back panel (either left or right)

[0066] Preferably, a back panel includes a portion of a support strap, said portion of the support strap including a shoulder end, and a lower portion, in particular said lower portion extends laterally to a first lateral edge, more particularly also extends laterally to a second lateral edge, in particular free, and then to a lower edge.

[0067] Preferably, the back panel is of unit-knit construction, or optionally the left or right back panel and the left or right front panel are of unit-knit construction.

[0068] Preferably, a back panel comprises an inner face and an outer face, said inner and outer faces being substantially opposite.

[0069] Preferably, the inner face is the face oriented towards the bust of said wearer.

[0070] Preferably, a back panel includes a shoulder end, a first edge The garment consists of a lateral edge, a second lateral edge (particularly the back notch), a lower edge, and a lateral armhole edge. Specifically, the lateral armhole edge is positioned between the first lateral edge and the shoulder end; more specifically, the lateral armhole edge is free. In particular, the lateral armhole edge extends between the shoulder end and the first lateral edge.

[0071] In particular, the second lateral edge is arranged between the shoulder end and the lower edge, more particularly the second lateral edge is free, notably forming in part a dorsal notch.

[0072] In particular, the second lateral edge extends between the shoulder tip and the lower edge.

[0073] Advantageously, the first lateral edge is arranged in an armhole area of ​​the garment.

[0074] Advantageously, a back panel includes a zone C of through openings, in particular said through openings each have at least one dimension greater than at least one of the dimensions of the through openings of zone B of a front panel.

[0075] Advantageously, a back panel includes a zone C of through openings, in particular the area (mm2) of each of the through openings of at least a part of said through openings is greater than the area (mm2) of each of the through openings of at least a part of the through openings of zone B of a front panel.

[0076] Advantageously, the C zone of through openings, in particular as defined in this text, extends from the shoulder end of a back panel between the lateral armhole edge and the second lateral edge, then between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge, in particular the second lateral edge is arranged in a back area of ​​the article of clothing, then towards the lower edge, in particular the C zone of through openings extends substantially along the lower edge.

[0077] Advantageously, the lower edge of the back panel is attached to an extensible transverse band surrounding substantially the torso, in particular it is the same extensible transverse band attached to the lower edge of one (or more) front panel(s).

[0078] Advantageously, zone C, in particular as defined in this text, extends substantially from the end of the shoulder, in the lower portion, and partly between the lateral edge of the armhole and the second lateral edge, then partly between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge, up to substantially the lower edge.

[0079] In one embodiment, the area (mm2) occupied by zone C represents at least 70% of the total area (mm2) of the back panel, preferably represents at least 80% of the total area (mm2) of the back panel.

[0080] Preferably, the back panel is expandable.

[0081] Preferably, the back panel includes a warp direction and a weft direction.

[0082] In one embodiment, the chain direction of the back panel extends substantially along the longitudinal axis L of said article of clothing, in particular the warp direction is substantially parallel to the axis L or the smallest angle formed between the warp direction and the axis L is less than or equal to 10°.

[0083] In one embodiment, the weft direction of the back panel extends substantially along the transverse axis T of said article of clothing, in particular the weft direction is substantially parallel to the axis T or the smallest angle formed between the weft direction and the axis T is less than or equal to 10°.

[0084] In one embodiment, the back panel comprises a first multifilament yarn and a second elastic composite yarn, and optionally a third woven yarn, for example similar to the second elastic composite yarn.

[0085] The first multifilament yarn can be a yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamide, or polyoleofin, for example polypropylene or polyethylene, preferably PET or PBT.

[0086] The first multifilamentary yarn preferably has a linear mass (dtex) from 20 dtex to 200 dtex, more preferably from 20 dtex to 100 dtex, preferably from 40 dtex to 70 dtex, for example from 55 dtex to + / - 10 dtex.

[0087] The second elastic composite yarn comprises an elastic core, for example made of elastane, and one or more cover yarn(s), for example a cover yarn is a multifilament yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyamide, polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), preferably PET or PBT.

[0088] The second elastic composite yarn preferably has a linear mass ranging from 20 dtex to 200 dtex, preferably ranging from 20 dtex to 100 dtex, preferably ranging from 30 dtex to 60 dtex, for example from 44 dtex to + / -10 dtex.

[0089] The back panel preferably has a surface mass (g / m2) greater than or equal to 100 g / m2, more preferably greater than or equal to 150 g / m2, preferably greater than or equal to 200 g / m2, and in particular less than or equal to 500 g / m2, more particularly less than or equal to 300 g / m2, for example 230 g / m2 to within + / - 5%.

[0090] In one embodiment, the back panel comprises less than 50% by mass of elastic yarn(s), more particularly from 20% to 50% by mass of elastic yarn(s), and even more particularly about 34% by mass, give or take 10%, of elastic yarn(s). Preferably, the elastic yarn(s) is / are a second elastic composite yarn(s) as described herein.

[0091] Preferably, the back panel comprises at least 50% by mass of synthetic multifilament yarn(s), in particular PET, PBT, polyamide, PE or PP, preferably PET or PBT. For example, the back panel comprises approximately 66% by mass, ±10%, of synthetic multifilament yarn(s), in particular PET, PBT, polyamide, PE or PP, preferably PET or PBT.

[0092] In one embodiment, the back panel comprises at least 20 columns of mesh per English inch (one English inch corresponds to 25.4 mm), in particular at least 25 columns of mesh per English inch (25.4 mm), more particularly at most 35 columns of mesh per English inch (25.4 mm), for example from 28 columns of mesh per English inch (25.4 mm) to + / - 5 columns of mesh approximately.

[0093] In one embodiment, the clothing item comprises a left front panel including zones A and B as defined herein, and a right front panel including zones A and B as defined herein.

[0094] In one embodiment, the garment comprises a left back panel including a zone C as defined herein, and a right back panel including a zone C as defined herein. Definitions

[0095] In this text, "unit knitted construction" means any panel / insert knitted in one piece without comprising another panel or insert joined by a seam. The panel or insert may include seams or welds, but these serve to shape it upon itself.

[0096] In the present text, "in knitted connection" means that two knitted areas are connected by at least one yarn knitted in common.

[0097] In the present text, an expandable zone or an expandable panel is understood to mean that said zone or panel has, in the warp direction and / or in the weft direction, an elongation measured under a determined load, for example of 35 Newtons, greater than or equal to 80%, preferably greater than or equal to 100%, even more preferably greater than or equal to 120%, and an elastic return with a residual deformation of at most 5%, in particular at most 3%.

[0098] In the present text, "an elasticity of the knitted zone X is greater or less than an elasticity of the knitted zone Y" means that the elongation (%) measured in the weft direction and / or the warp direction in the zone X is greater or less than the elongation (%) measured in the weft direction and / or the warp direction in the zone Y, the elongation being measured under the application of a force of 35 Newtons.

[0099] Elongations are preferably measured using the standard NF EN ISO 20932-1, dated February 2020, entitled "Determination of the elasticity of fabrics - Part 1: Tests on strip".

[0100] Preferably, the garment comprises a transverse elastic band configured to encircle the torso and having first and second opposing ends, each equipped with first and second fastening elements, respectively. The first and second fastening elements are complementary to allow for their removable connection. Even more preferably, the first and second fastening elements are configured to allow adjustment of the overlap length of the first and second ends. Even more preferably, the first and second ends are free.

[0101] In one embodiment, the first and second attachment members are made of one or more molded plastic material(s). Advantageously, the first and second attachment members do not rust when in contact with seawater. The first and second attachment members may, for example, be a clip fastening system.

[0102] For example, a first fastening member comprises at least four interlocking housings and the second fastening member comprises an interlocking bar or clip arranged to cooperate by interlocking with one of said four housings.

[0103] Preferably, the left or right front panel includes a lower edge secured, for example by a seam or by a weld or by knitted connection, with said stretchable transverse band.

[0104] Preferably, the left or right back panel includes a lower edge secured, for example by a seam or by a weld or by knitted connection, with said stretchable transverse band.

[0105] In one variant, zone B includes a curved and concave boundary following at least in part the curvature of a breast, said boundary bordering at least in part zone A.

[0106] Preferably, zone B extends near a first lateral edge of said front panel, in particular located in the armhole region of the garment, and transversely near a second lateral edge of said front panel, in particular corresponding in part to the chest cutout of the garment.

[0107] Advantageously, this shape allows it to conform to the breast and facilitates the deformation of zone B when worn and thus the adjustment of the cup depth in zone A.

[0108] In one variant, said article of clothing has a transverse direction (T) and a longitudinal direction (L), and area B extends in the transverse direction between an internal lateral area of ​​the front panel and an external lateral area of ​​the front panel.

[0109] In particular, the inner lateral area is near the first lateral edge of the front panel, and the outer lateral area is near the second lateral edge of the front panel.

[0110] Preferably, the internal lateral area extends substantially along the first lateral edge.

[0111] In one variant, the through openings of zone B include through openings each having at least one dimension less than or equal to 2 mm, in particular at least 80% by number of the through openings of zone B each have at least one dimension less than or equal to 2 mm.

[0112] Preferably, at least a part of said through openings in zone B, in particular at least 80% by number of said through openings in zone B, each have at least one dimension greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 2 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.7 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0113] Advantageously, this range of sizes of through-openings in zone B allows extensibility to be conferred, and in a directed manner, to obtain the desired effects (variability of cup depth and lateral lengthening to follow the size of the bust), without losing the effective function of supporting the breast and maintaining good dimensional stability.

[0114] In one variant, zone B comprises one or more first subzone(s) B of through openings and one or more second subzone(s) B of through openings, at least 50% by number, in particular at least 80% by number, of the through openings of the first subzone(s) B have at least one dimension greater than at least one dimension of at least 50% by number, in particular at least 80% by number, of the through openings of the second subzone(s) B.

[0115] This arrangement allows for further modulation of the elasticity of zone B and the transparency of zone B.

[0116] Advantageously, zone B comprises several alternating first and second subzones B.

[0117] Advantageously, zone B comprises between the lateral edge of the notch and the first lateral edge of a front panel: three first sub-zones B, and two second sub-zones B each arranged between two first sub-zones B.

[0118] In one variant, zone B and / or zone A is / are knitted (each) in a double reverse knit weave, in particular with a weave ratio of two stitches (i.e. extending over two columns of stitches) to ten stitches (i.e. extending over ten columns of stitches), more particularly a weave ratio of three stitches to ten stitches.

[0119] In particular, zone B and / or zone A comprises (each) a first yarn and a second yarn, in particular a second elastic composite yarn, each knitted with knitted stitches extending over at least two or three stitch columns, and at most over ten stitch columns.

[0120] Advantageously, the sizes of the through openings are managed according to the threading of the two mesh bars, in particular jacquards, supporting the first and second yarns.

[0121] In one variant, at least one of the knitted right and left back panels includes a zone C of through openings comprising through openings each having at least one dimension greater than or equal to 2 mm, in particular less than or equal to 5 mm.

[0122] In particular, at least 80% by number of the through openings in zone C each have at least one dimension greater than or equal to 2 mm, more particularly less than or equal to 5 mm, even more particularly greater than or equal to 2.5 mm and less than or equal to 3.5 mm.

[0123] Advantageously, this size of through openings in zone C allows for extensibility, good dimensional stability, comfort, promotes the evacuation of heat and perspiration, and facilitates the drying of the garment.

[0124] In one variant, zone C extends substantially over at least 80% of the length of at least one of the knitted right and left back panels, and preferably over at least 40% of the width of at least one of the knitted right and left back panels.

[0125] This arrangement promotes the evacuation of heat and perspiration, further improves the extensibility and adaptability of the back panel to different sizes, and promotes drying.

[0126] In one variant, zone B has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction of zone A.

[0127] Preferably, zone B has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than or equal to 10 points of %, in particular greater than or equal to 15 or 20 points of %, to the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction of zone A.

[0128] Advantageously, zones A and B are knitted according to the same stitch pattern and with similar yarns, only the through openings in zone B allow the extensibility of zone B to be increased without harming its dimensional stability, and in a way that is oriented in particular in the warp direction.

[0129] Advantageously, zones A and B have similar or less than 10 % points of difference in respective elongations (%) in the frame direction.

[0130] Advantageously, the difference in elasticity between zones A and B is therefore oriented in the chain direction of the front panel, which makes it possible to promote extensibility in the direction of the cup depth, while maintaining the breast.

[0131] As a preferred example, the elongation of zone B measured under a force of 35N in the chain direction is greater than or equal to 165% and less than or equal to 185%.

[0132] As a preferred example, the elongation of zone B measured under a force of 35N in the weft direction is greater than or equal to 150% and less than or equal to 170%.

[0133] As a preferred example, the elongation of zone A measured under a force of 35N in the chain direction is greater than or equal to 140% and less than or equal to 160%.

[0134] As a preferred example, the elongation of zone A measured under a force of 35N in the weft direction is greater than or equal to 150% and less than or equal to 170%.

[0135] In one variant, at least one zone, in particular zone C, of ​​at least one of the left and right knitted back panels has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction less than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction of zone B, and possibly less than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction of zone A.

[0136] Preferably, at least one area, in particular area C, of ​​at least one of the left and right knitted back panels has an elongation measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the warp direction lower than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the warp direction of area B.

[0137] Preferably, at least one area, in particular area C, of ​​at least one of the left and right knitted back panels has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the warp direction greater than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the warp direction of area A.

[0138] As a preferred example, the elongation (%) of zone C measured under a force of 35N in the weft direction is greater than or equal to 130% and less than or equal to 150%.

[0139] As a preferred example, the elongation (%) of zone C measured under a force of 35N in the chain direction is greater than or equal to 150% and less than or equal to 170%.

[0140] These elongation intervals allow for an expandable back panel, adjusting to different bust sizes, breathable, and promoting water drainage during water activity through the through openings which can be enlarged.

[0141] In one variant, -the left front panel, respectively right, includes a shoulder end and a first lateral edge; and - the left or right back panel includes a shoulder end and a first lateral edge; and - the shoulder end or the first lateral edge of the left or right front panel is joined by a seam with the shoulder end or the first lateral edge of the left or right back panel.

[0142] In one example, when the shoulder end of the left or right front panel is joined by a seam or weld to the shoulder end of the left or right back panel, the first lateral edge of the left or right front panel can be joined: by a seam or weld, to the first lateral edge of the left or right back panel.

[0143] Advantageously, in this case, the left and right front panels, and the left and right back panels, are each of unit-knit construction. The panels are in four independent pieces and assembled by seams / welds.

[0144] Advantageously, the garment in this case offers better adaptability and improved breast support. The garment thus remains correctly positioned when worn during a dive or in a wave.

[0145] Preferably, the clothing item is a bra, especially for practicing a sport for which moderate to high breast support is required, more particularly for practicing a sport in an aquatic environment.

[0146] In one variant, The left front panel, respectively the right, comprises a shoulder end and a first lateral edge; and - the left or right back panel includes a shoulder end and a first lateral edge; and - the shoulder end or the first lateral edge of the left or right front panel is knitted together with the shoulder end or the first lateral edge of the left or right back panel.

[0147] Preferably, the clothing item is a bra, especially for practicing a sport in which the support required is light to moderate.

[0148] In one example, when the first lateral edge of the left or right front panel is knitted together with the first lateral edge of the left or right back panel, the shoulder end of the left or right front panel can be joined: by a seam or by a weld, with the shoulder end of the left or right back panel.

[0149] Advantageously, in this case, the left front and left back panels are of unit-knit construction, and the right front and right back panels are of unit-knit construction. The front and back panels are thus in two separate knitted pieces.

[0150] In one variant, the knitted left front panel and the knitted right front panel overlap at least in part, forming a front notch.

[0151] Advantageously, the clothing article includes a front cutout in which the left and right front panels partially overlap so that a portion of the second lateral edge of the left front panel is free and can move away from a portion of the second lateral edge of the right front panel.

[0152] This arrangement allows for better coverage of the breast, improves the support and natural support of the breast while adapting to the morphology of the breasts.

[0153] In addition, the spacing of the portions of the second lateral edges of the front panels allows the coverage to be adjusted and different chest sizes and bust measurements to be offered.

[0154] Preferably, the left or right front panel has a substantially triangular shape. This arrangement allows the garment to be used as a swimsuit top.

[0155] In one variant, said article of clothing comprises a stretchy knitted transverse band arranged to substantially encircle the torso of said wearer article of clothing and at least one of the front panels left and right includes a lower edge attached at least in part to said stretch knitted cross band, and at least one of the back panels left and right includes a lower edge attached at least in part to said stretch knitted cross band.

[0156] Preferably, said transverse band is knitted with yarn overs.

[0157] Advantageously, said transverse band being extensible, it can adapt to different bust sizes, and contributes to the desired multi-tailoring effect.

[0158] Advantageously, the lower edges of the front and back panels are secured to said stretchable crossband, in particular by a seam and / or a weld (for example by ultrasound).

[0159] Advantageously, since the lower edges of the front and back panels are attached to the transverse band, the lengthening of the transverse band when stretched around the torso results in a corresponding lengthening of the front and back panels. This arrangement contributes to the garment's multi-size aspect while allowing it to conform perfectly to the shape of the wearer's chest.

[0160] In one variant, the left and right back panels are separated by a portion of said knitted and stretchable crossband arranged to substantially surround the bust.

[0161] Advantageously, the knitted crossband includes at least one portion of its free length, in particular at least two free portions of its length, i.e. which is / are not connected to the left and right back panels.

[0162] Advantageously, this arrangement improves the multi-sizing function of said article of clothing by facilitating the extension of said crossband and the free separation of the back panels from each other since the latter are not connected in the back.

[0163] In one variant, at least one of the left and right back panels includes a second free lateral edge extending substantially from one shoulder end of said panel to the knitted band.

[0164] Advantageously, the left back panel includes a second free lateral edge extending substantially from a shoulder end of the left back panel to the knitted cross band and the right back panel includes a second free lateral edge extending substantially from a shoulder end of said right back panel to the knitted cross band.

[0165] Advantageously, the left and right back panels are not directly joined at the back, which facilitates their separation when the transverse band around the torso is tensioned. This arrangement promotes the garment's morphological adaptability and its multi-sizing function.

[0166] In one variant, said garment article comprises an expandable reinforcement panel superimposed with at least one of the left and right front panels, and arranged to extend from a first lateral edge of said front panel to substantially area A.

[0167] Preferably, the reinforcement insert is superimposed on the inner face of the left or right front panel.

[0168] Preferably, the reinforcement insert comprises at least one polymeric heat-sealable layer arranged in a sandwich between first and second textile layers.

[0169] Preferably, the reinforcing insert is a thermo-compressed part.

[0170] Preferably, the reinforcing insert comprises an upper edge attached to the The armhole edge of a left or right front panel, and a first side edge attached to the first side edge of the left or right front panel, and / or to the first side edge of the left or right back panel. Preferably, the reinforcement yoke includes a lower edge attached to the knitted crossband and / or to the lower edge of the left or right front panel.

[0171] Preferably, the reinforcing insert includes a second free lateral edge.

[0172] Preferably, less than 10% of the surface area of ​​said reinforcing insert, further preferably less than 5% of the surface area of ​​said reinforcement insert, is attached to the left or right front panel.

[0173] Preferably, the surface of said reinforcing insert disposed between its lower and upper edges, and its first and second lateral edges, is free.

[0174] The reinforcement piece advantageously allows the breast to be held in place, brought forward, and not constrained in the extensibility of zones A and B because its surface is free from the front panel on which it is attached.

[0175] In one variant, the clothing article comprises at least 25% by mass of elastic yarn(s) and / or fiber(s).

[0176] In particular, the left and right front panels, the left and right back panels, and optionally the stretchable crossband, comprise (in particular each) at least 25% by mass of elastic yarn(s) and / or fiber(s).

[0177] In one variant, the clothing article comprises predominantly by mass one or more yarns in one or more materials selected from polyolefins and oleofin elastomers.

[0178] Advantageously, the garment is thus recyclable. It is not necessary to separate the different textile materials composing it, which can be ground up and processed together into compatible materials.

[0179] In one variant, a given article of clothing covers at least three bust sizes extending over at least 10 cm of bust circumference, and at least three cup depth sizes.

[0180] Advantageously, the clothing item is multi-sized.

[0181] A garment article in the prior art traditionally covers a bust measurement and a cup depth, and does not allow for adaptation to different breast shapes.

[0182] Preferably, said at least three bust sizes are chosen from the following bust sizes, and are consecutive: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 according to the nomenclature in the United Kingdom; 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105 according to the nomenclature of the European Union; and 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 and 120 according to the French nomenclature.

[0183] Advantageously, said at least three cup depth sizes are chosen from the following cup depth sizes, and are consecutive: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

[0184] The present invention relates, according to a second aspect, to a kit comprising at least six articles of clothing according to any one of the variant embodiments with reference to the first aspect of the invention, each article of clothing covering at least three different cup sizes and at least three different bust sizes, and said at least six articles of clothing together covering at least seven different cup sizes and nine different bust sizes.

[0185] In particular, the cup sizes are: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

[0186] In particular, the bust sizes are: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 44 according to the nomenclature in the United Kingdom; 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and 105 according to the nomenclature of the European Union; and 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 and 120 according to the French nomenclature.

[0187] Advantageously, a kit of six clothing items according to the invention covers at least 50 sizes corresponding to combined bust and cup sizes (see, for example, the set of sizes shown in [Fig. 1]). A clothing item size corresponds to the combination of a bust size with a cup size.

[0188] In this text, the term "bust measurement" refers interchangeably to the chest measurement, that is, the measurement taken under the breasts.

[0189] Preferably, the difference in cup depth between two consecutive cup depth sizes, for example from size A to size B, is greater than 0 cm and less than or equal to 15 cm.

[0190] In one embodiment, the kit includes:

[0191] - a first article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes of cup sizes A, B and C, and three bust sizes of 80, 85 and 90 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0192] - a second article of clothing arranged to cover waist depths of cup sizes A, B, C, D and E, and four bust sizes of 85, 90, 95 and 100 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 9 bra sizes;

[0193] - a third article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes B, C, and D, and three bust sizes of 95, 100 and 105 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0194] - a fourth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes E, F, and G, and three bust sizes of 90, 95 and 100 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0195] - a fifth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes B, C, and D, and three bust sizes of 110, 115 and 120 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 9 bra sizes;

[0196] - a sixth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes E, F, and G, and four bust sizes of 100, 105, 110 and 115 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 11 bra sizes.

[0197] The correspondences of bust measurements according to the French nomenclature with the nomenclatures of the United Kingdom and the European Union are indicated on [Fig.1] annexed to this text.

[0198] According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a garment, in particular knitted with dropped stitches, for breast support, notably a bra or bralette, comprising: - a knitting step of a main knitted panel with yarn overs from a first edge to a second edge including the knitting:

[0199] - of at least one knitted right front panel, of at least one left front panel knitted, with at least one knitted right back panel and at least one knitted left back panel, and possibly with at least one stretchable transverse band arranged to substantially encircle the torso;

[0200] - said main knitted panel comprises a weft direction and a warp direction, and said front and back panels include a longitudinal direction corresponding to the warp direction of said main knitted panel;

[0201] - at least one of said right and left knitted front panels is knitted in such a way to understand:

[0202] - a stretchable knitted zone A extending substantially between at least one zone shoulder and at least noticeably one tip of the breast, and

[0203] - a stretch knitted zone B, at least partially bordering the knitted zone A, and extending substantially, at least in part, below the breast,

[0204] - the first and second zones A and B are connected by a knitted link,

[0205] - the elasticity of the knitted zone B is greater than the elasticity of the zone A knitted;

[0206] - zone B is a zone of through openings;

[0207] - a step of separating the front and back panels from the main panel knitted, and possibly of said knitted band of the main knitted panel, and

[0208] - a step of assembling the front and back panels, possibly with the knitted transverse band, for the formation of said article of clothing.

[0209] Advantageously, all the front and back panels are knitted in the same knitted yoke corresponding to the main knitted panel with yarn overs.

[0210] It is possible to cut each of the front and back panels to obtain four different pieces and then assemble them by sewing / welding.

[0211] It is also possible to cut only two knitted yokes with yarn overs, each yoke comprising a front panel and a back panel in knitted connection.

[0212] Preferably, the main panel also includes a knitted stretchable crossband with dropped stitches which is cut out of said main panel and then assembled with the front and back panels.

[0213] Preferably, the method includes a step of folding the stretchable cross strip back on itself before assembling it to the front and back panels. Even more preferably, the cross strip folded back on itself forms a receiving sleeve configured to receive a long, elastic element.

[0214] Preferably, the knitting step is carried out on a Raschel type knitting machine, in particular of type RSJ Raschel Tronic.

[0215] Even more preferably, the knitting machine includes jacquard bars allowing the threading to be regulated during knitting and thus the size of the through openings (of zone A / B / C) to be varied.

[0216] In one embodiment, the knitting step is carried out on a knitting machine having a gauge of at least 20 (E20), in particular of at least 25 (E25), more particularly at most of 40 (E40).

[0217] A gauge of X means that the knitting machine includes at least X needles per inch.

[0218] The features and embodiment variants with reference to the first aspect of the invention can be combined independently of each other, and with any of the embodiment variants with reference to the second or third aspect of the invention. Description of the drawings

[0219] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description of embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0220] [Fig. 1] [Fig. 1] is a table indicating the number of bra sizes covered by six given articles of clothing according to the invention;

[0221] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] schematically represents, viewed from its front and flat side, a first example of a clothing article according to the invention;

[0222] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] schematically represents, viewed from its rear and flat side, the first example of a clothing article according to the invention;

[0223] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] schematically represents, viewed from its front and in perspective, the first example of a clothing article according to the invention;

[0224] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] schematically represents, side view and perspective, the first example of a clothing article according to the invention;

[0225] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] schematically represents, from its rear side and in perspective, the first example of a clothing article according to the invention;

[0226] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] schematically represents a main knitted panel with dropped stitches implemented in the manufacturing process of the first example of a garment according to the invention;

[0227] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] schematically represents a first example of a knitted zone B according to the invention;

[0228] [Fig.9] [Fig.9] schematically represents the movements of the mesh bars GB1 and GB2 of the mesh scheme shown in [Fig.8]. Description of the implementation methods

[0229] The [Fig. 1] is a table representing the different cup and bust sizes covered by clothing articles according to the referenced invention from 1 to 6 with the French, EU and UK nomenclatures for waist and chest (bust) measurements.

[0230] Advantageously, a kit of six clothing items according to the invention thus covers 50 different bust and chest sizes combined, and can therefore include the following clothing items according to the invention:

[0231] - a first article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes of cup sizes A, B and C, and three bust sizes of 80, 85 and 90 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0232] - a second article of clothing arranged to cover waist depths of cup sizes A, B, C, D and E, and four bust sizes of 85, 90, 95 and 100 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 9 bra sizes;

[0233] - a third article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes B, C, and D, and three bust sizes of 95, 100 and 105 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0234] - a fourth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes E, F, and G, and three bust sizes of 90, 95 and 100 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 7 bra sizes;

[0235] - a fifth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes B, C, and D, and three bust sizes of 110, 115 and 120 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 9 bra sizes;

[0236] - a sixth article of clothing arranged to cover depth sizes cup sizes E, F, and G, and four bust sizes of 100, 105, 110 and 115 according to the French nomenclature, in particular representing 11 bra sizes.

[0237] The first example of a breast support garment 10, in particular a bra, more particularly for the practice of a sport, is shown in figures 2 to 6.

[0238] Said article of clothing 10 comprises a right front panel knitted with yarn overs 20, a left front panel knitted with yarn overs 30, a left back panel knitted with yarn overs 40 and a right back panel knitted with yarn overs 50.

[0239] Advantageously, each of said knitted right 20 and left 30 front panels comprises:

[0240] - a stretch knitted zone A (21,31) extending substantially between at least one shoulder area (22,32) and at least substantially one tip of the breast (23,33), and

[0241] - a stretch knitted zone B (24,34), at least partially bordering zone A (21,31), and extending substantially at least in part below the breast,

[0242] - the first and second zones A (21,31) and B (22,32) are in knitted connection,

[0243] - an elasticity of the knitted zone B (24,34) is greater than an elasticity of the zone A (21,31) is knitted support, and zone B (24,34) is a zone of through openings (25,35).

[0244] Advantageously, zone B (24,34) includes a curved and concave boundary (24a,34a) following at least in part the curvature of a breast, said boundary (24a,34a) bordering at least in part zone A (21,31).

[0245] Advantageously, zone B (24,34) comprises first subzones 24a and second subzones 24b of through-openings 25 of different sizes, which are alternating. In particular, the first subzones 24a comprise through-openings 25 having at least one dimension larger than at least one The dimensions of the through-openings 25 are arranged in the second sub-zones 24b. The first and second sub-zones of zone 34 are not shown in detail for the sake of simplicity but are similar to the first and second sub-zones 24a and 25b. This arrangement allows for variation in elasticity within zone B while also preventing zone B from being too transparent.

[0246] Advantageously, the clothing article 10 has a transverse direction T and a longitudinal direction L, and the area B (24,34) extends in the transverse direction T between an internal lateral area (26,36) of the front panel (20,30) and an external lateral area (27,37) of the front panel (20,30).

[0247] Preferably, each front panel (20,30) includes a shoulder end (22a,32a), a first side edge (20a,30a), a second side edge (20c,30c), in particular a front notch, a lower edge (20b,30b), and a side armhole edge (20d,30d).

[0248] Preferably, each back panel (40,50) includes a shoulder end (42a,52a), a first side edge (40a,50a), a second side edge (40c,50c), in particular a front notch, a lower edge (40b,50b), and a side armhole edge (40d,50d).

[0249] In particular, the lateral armhole edge (20d,30d) of the left front panel 30, respectively right 40, extends between the first lateral edge (20a,30a) and the shoulder end (22a,32a), more particularly the lateral armhole edge (20d,30d) is free.

[0250] In particular, the second lateral edge (20c,30c) of the left front panel 30, respectively right 40, extends between the shoulder end (22a,32a) and the lower edge (20b,30b), more particularly the second lateral edge (20c,30c) is free, notably forming in part a chest notch.

[0251] Advantageously, the first lateral edge (20a,30a) of the left front panel 30, respectively right 40, is arranged in an armhole area 11 of the garment 10.

[0252] In particular, the lateral armhole edge (20d,30d) of the left front panel 30, respectively right 40, extends between the first lateral edge (20a,30a) and the shoulder end (22a,32a), more particularly the lateral armhole edge (20d,30d) is free.

[0253] In particular, the second lateral edge (40c,50c) of the left dorsal panel 40, respectively right 50, extends between the shoulder end (42a,52a) and the lower edge (40b,50b), more particularly the second lateral edge (40c,50c) is free, notably forming in part a chest notch.

[0254] Advantageously, the first lateral edge (40a,50a) of the left dorsal panel 40, respectively right 50, is arranged in an armhole area 11 of the clothing article 10.

[0255] Advantageously, zone B (24,34) extends near the first lateral edge (20a,30a), substantially along the lower edge (20b,30b), towards and near the second lateral edge (20c,30c), in particular the second lateral edge (20c,30c) is arranged in a chest cutout area of ​​the garment 10.

[0256] Advantageously, the lower edge (20b, 30b) of the left or right front panel 20 is attached to an extensible transverse band 60 surrounding substantially the bust.

[0257] Advantageously, zone A (21,31) extends substantially from the shoulder end (22a,32a), in the portion of the support strap (12g,12d), and partly between the lateral edge of the armhole (20d,30d) and the second lateral edge (20c,30c) to zone B (24,34).

[0258] Advantageously, the through openings (25,35) of zone B (24,34) include through openings (25,35) each having at least one dimension less than or equal to 2 mm.

[0259] Advantageously, each of the knitted left 40 and right 50 back panels includes a zone C (41,51) of through openings (45,55) of which at least a part of said through openings (45,55) each have at least one dimension greater than or equal to 2 mm, in particular greater than or equal to 5 mm.

[0260] Advantageously, zone C (41,51) extends substantially over at least 80% of the length of each of the knitted right 50 and left 40 back panels, and preferably over at least 40% of the width of each of the knitted left 40 and right 50 back panels.

[0261] Advantageously, each of the B zones (24,34) has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction of each of the corresponding A zones (21,31).

[0262] Advantageously, each of the C zones (42,52) has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction lower than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction of each of the corresponding B zones (24,34), and possibly of each of the corresponding A zones (21,31).

[0263] In this specific example, the shoulder ends (32a,42a) and the first lateral edges (30a,40a) of the left front panel 30 and the left back panel 40 are joined by seams, and the shoulder ends (22a,52a) and the first lateral edges (20a,50a) of the right front panel 20 and the right back panel 50 are joined by seams.

[0264] Advantageously, said garment 10 comprises a stretchable knitted crossband 60, arranged to substantially surround the torso of the wearer of said garment 10. Each of the left front panels 30 and right front panels 20 comprises a lower border (30b,20b) attached to said knitted crossband 60, and each of the left back panels 40 and right back panels 50 comprises a lower border (40a,50a) attached at least in part to said knitted crossband 60.

[0265] Advantageously, the left back panels 40 and right back panels 50 are separated by a portion 62 of said knitted crossband 60 arranged to substantially surround the torso. In particular, portion 62 corresponds to the first and second free ends of the crossband 60, forming two portions.

[0266] Advantageously, each of the left back panels 40 and right back panels 50 includes a second free lateral edge (40c,50d) extending substantially from a shoulder end (42a,52a) of said back panel (40,50) to the knitted crossband 60.

[0267] Advantageously, said garment article 10 comprises two reinforcing panels 70 (only the one located between the front panel 20 and the back panel 50 is referenced in [Fig.5]) which are stretched and superimposed respectively with the right front panels 20 and left front panels 30, and arranged each so as to extend from a first lateral edge (20a,30a) of said front panel (20,30) to area A (21,31) of said front panel (20,30).

[0268] Advantageously, said article of clothing 10 covers at least three bust sizes extending over at least 10 cm of bust circumference, and at least three cup depth sizes.

[0269] Fig. 7 represents a main knitted panel 90 with dropped stitches extending from a first selvedge 92 to a second selvedge 94 obtained following a knitting step on a dropped stitch knitting machine.

[0270] Advantageously, this main knitted panel 90 comprises several front panels (20,30) and several back panels (40,50), and at least one stretchable crossband 60.

[0271] The main knitted panel 90 comprises a weft direction Tr and a warp direction Ch. Said front (20,30) and back (40,50) panels comprise a longitudinal direction L corresponding to the warp direction Ch of said main knitted panel 90, and a transverse direction T possibly corresponding to the weft direction Tr.

[0272] The solid lines represent the areas of through-openings (24, 34, 45, 55) and the dashed lines represent the areas of the panels that do not include through-openings. The main knitted panel 90 thus comprises three different knitted regions: a knitted region with the openings of the B zones, a knitted region with the openings of the C zones, and a remaining knitted region without openings. corresponding to zones A. In fact, apart from zones B and C, the rest of the main 90-knitted panel has a stitch pattern corresponding to zone A.

[0273] After the knitting step of the main knitted panel 90, the manufacturing process for said garment 10 comprises a cutting step for the front panels (20, 30), back panels (40, 50), and the crossband 60, followed by an assembly step of these panels as described above, along their shoulder ends, between the first side edges, and between the lower edges of the panels (20, 30, 40, 50) and the crossband 60. A reinforcing insert, such as the reinforcing insert 70, is attached to the inner face of each of the front panels. The reinforcing insert is secured along its periphery to the first cross edge, to a portion of the armhole side edge, and to a portion of the lower edge of a given front panel so as not to restrict the elasticity of the front panel.

[0274] Fig. 8 represents a first example of a mesh scheme of a zone B according to the invention, for example of zone 24.

[0275] Zone B is thus advantageously knitted with two mesh bars GB2 and GB1.

[0276] The GB2 mesh bar supports the yarn 28 and forms knitted stitches extending over three columns of stitches with closed and open stitches.

[0277] The GB2 mesh bar is threaded with a threading ratio of 1 to 2.

[0278] The GB1 mesh bar supports the yarn 29 and forms extending knitted stitches also on three columns of stitches with closed and open stitches. The GB1 mesh bar is threaded here with a threading ratio of 1 to 2.

[0279] The mesh bar GB1 crosses the mesh bar GB2 and therefore works in opposition to the mesh bar GB2.

[0280] The GB1,GB2 mesh bars work with different armor ratios in the first sub-zones 24a compared to the second sub-zones 24b so as to create through-openings 25 in the first sub-zones 24a larger than the through-openings 25 in the second sub-zones 24b.

[0281] Advantageously, zone C can be knitted similarly with a double-knitted weave extending over three columns of stitches with two mesh bars working in opposition but with longer weave ratios so as to create openings 55 even larger than the openings 25 of the first subzones 24a.

[0282] Advantageously, zone A can be knitted with a double-knitted weave extending over three columns of stitches with two mesh bars working in opposition, the weave ratios being determined so as not to form through-openings.

[0283] For example, yarn 28 can be a first multifilament PET yarn of 55 dtex to within + / - 10 dtex.

[0284] For example, yarn 29 can be a second elastic composite yarn according to the invention of 44 dtex to within + / - 10 dtex.

[0285] For example, the front and back panels each have a surface mass of approximately 230 g / m2 to within + / - 10 g / m2. [Fig.9] represents the movements of the GB1 and GB2 bars over 8 rows of mesh corresponding to the mesh pattern shown in [Fig.8].

[0286] The mesh pattern shown in [Fig.9] has a ratio of 8 stitches but it is possible to vary this ratio from 3 stitches to 10 stitches.

[0287] Advantageously, the resulting garment 10 is multi-sized. The stretchable transverse band 60 allows it to adapt to different torso sizes. The back panels 40 and 50, comprising secondary side edges 40c and 50c, can be separated from each other and adapt to the shape of the back. Furthermore, the through-openings 45 and 55 promote stretchability and facilitate the evacuation of heat and water.

[0288] Moreover, and above all, zone B, by virtue of its arrangement and its superior elasticity to that of zone A in the chain direction, allows zone A to support the breast and adapt to its morphology, zone B, being longer than zone A, also allows it to adapt to different cup depths.

[0289] Finally, the optional reinforcement panel helps to bring the breast forward and contributes to its support.

[0290] The elasticity of zones B and C is advantageously modulated according to the extent and size of the through-openings without altering the stitch pattern, thus simplifying the knitting process. Furthermore, these through-openings allow heat and perspiration to escape and facilitate drying when the garment is used for water sports.

Claims

Demands

1. Breast support garment (10), in particular bra or sports bra, more particularly for the practice of a sport, characterized in that it comprises: - a right front panel knitted with yarn stitches (20), a left front panel knitted with yarn stitches (30), a right back panel knitted with yarn stitches (40) and a left back panel knitted with yarn stitches (50);- at least one of said right and left knitted front panels (20,30) comprises: - a stretch knitted zone A (21,31) extending substantially between at least one shoulder zone (22,32) and at least substantially one breast tip (23,33), and - a stretch knitted zone B (24,34), at least partially bordering zone A, and extending substantially at least partially under the breast, - the first and second zones A (21,31) and B (24,34) are knitted together, - the elasticity of the knitted zone B (24,34) is greater than the elasticity of the knitted zone A (21,31), and - zone B (24,34) is a zone of through-openings (25,35), and in that zone A is a zone A arranged to receive a breast and whose cup depth varies so as to adapt to the morphology of a breast;

2. Article according to claim 1, characterized in that zone B (24,34) comprises a curved and concave boundary (24a,34a) following at least in part the curvature of a breast, said boundary (24a,34a) bordering at least in part zone A (21,31).

3. Article according to either of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said article of clothing (10) has a transverse direction (T) and a longitudinal direction (L), and in that the area B (24,34) extends in the transverse direction (T) between an internal lateral area (26,36) of the front panel (20,30) and an external lateral area (27,37) of the front panel (20,30).

4. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the through openings (25,35) of zone B (24,34) comprise through openings (25,35) each having at least one dimension less than or equal to 2 mm.

5. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one of the right and left knitted back panels (40,50) comprises a zone C (41,51) of through openings (45,55) comprising through openings (45,55) each having at least one dimension greater than or equal to 2 mm, in particular greater than or equal to 5 mm.

6. Article according to claim 5, characterized in that zone C (41,51) extends substantially over at least 80% of the length of at least one of the right and left knitted back panels (40,50), and preferably over at least 40% of the width of at least one of the right and left knitted back panels (40,50).

7. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that zone B (24,34) has an elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction greater than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the chain direction of zone A (21,31).

8. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one area, in particular area C (41,51), of at least one of the left and right knitted back panels (40,50) has an elongation measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction less than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction of area B (24,34), and possibly less than the elongation (%) measured under a force of 35 Newtons in the weft direction of area A (21,31).

9. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: - the left front panel (30), or right front panel (20), comprises a shoulder end (32a,22a) and a first side edge (30a,20a); and - the left back panel (50), or right back panel (40), comprises a shoulder end (52a,42a) and a first side edge (50a,40a); and - the shoulder end (32a,22a) or the first side edge (30a,20a) of the left front panel (30), or right front panel (20), is connected by a seam to respectively the shoulder end (52a,42a) or the first side edge (50a,40a) of the left back panel (50), or right back panel (40).

10. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: - the left front panel (30), or right front panel (20), includes a shoulder end (32a,22a) and a first side edge (30a,20a); and - the left back panel (50), or right back panel (40), includes a shoulder end (52a,42a) and a first side edge (50a,40a); and - the shoulder end (32a,22a) or the first side edge (30a,20a) of the left front panel (30), or right front panel (20), is knitted together with respectively the shoulder end (52a,42a) or the first side edge (50a,40a) of the left back panel (50), or right back panel (40).

11. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the knitted left front panel (30) and the knitted right front panel (20) overlap at least in part by forming a front notch.

12. Article of clothing according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that said article of clothing (10) comprises a stretchable knitted transverse band (60), arranged to substantially surround the torso of the wearer of said article of clothing (10), in that at least one of the left (30) and right (20) front panels comprises a lower edge (30b,20b) attached at least in part to said knitted transverse band (60), and in that at least one of the left (50) and right (40) back panels comprises a lower edge (50b,40b) attached at least in part to said knitted transverse band (60).

13. Article according to claim 12, characterized in that the left (50) and right (40) back panels are separated by at least a portion (62) of said knitted transverse band (60) arranged to substantially surround the torso.

14. Clothing article according to either of claims 12 and 13, characterized in that at least one of the left (50) and right (40) back panels comprises a second free side edge (50c,40c) extending substantially from a shoulder end (52a,42a) of said back panel (50,40) to the knitted crossband (60).

15. Clothing article according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that said clothing article (10) comprises an expandable reinforcement panel (70) superimposed with at least one of the left (30) and right (20) front panels, and arranged to extend from a first lateral edge (30a,20a) of said front panel (30,20) to area A (21,31) of said front panel (30,20).

16. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the article of clothing (10) comprises at least 25% by mass of elastic yarn(s) and / or fiber(s).

17. Article according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that a given article of clothing (10) covers at least three bust sizes extending over at least 10 cm of bust circumference, and at least three cup depth sizes.

18. Kit characterized in that it comprises at least six articles of clothing (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, in that each article of clothing (10) covers at least three cup sizes and at least three bust sizes, and in that said at least six articles of clothing together cover at least seven cup sizes and nine bust sizes.

19. Method of manufacturing a garment for breast support, in particular a bra or bralette, comprising: - a step of knitting a main knitted panel with drop stitches (90) from a first selvedge (92) to a second selvedge (94) comprising the knitting of: - at least one knitted right front panel (30), at least one knitted left front panel (20), at least one knitted right back panel (50) and at least one knitted left back panel (40), and optionally at least one stretchable transverse band (60) arranged to substantially encircle the bust; - said main knitted panel (90) comprises a weft direction (Tr) and a warp direction (Ch), and said front (20,30) and back (40,50) panels comprise a longitudinal direction (L) corresponding to the warp direction of said main knitted panel (90);- at least one of said right (30) and left (20) knitted front panels is knitted so as to include: - a stretch knitted zone A (21,31) extending substantially between at least one shoulder zone (22a,32a) and at least substantially one breast tip (23,33), zone A being a zone A arranged to receive a breast and whose cup depth varies so as to adapt to the morphology of a breast, and - a stretch knitted zone B (24,34), bordering at least in part the knitted zone A (21,31), and extending substantially at least in part under the breast,; - the first and second zones A (21,31) and B (24,34) are connected by a knitted link, - the elasticity of the knitted zone B (24,34) is greater than the elasticity of the knitted zone A (21,31); - zone B (24,34) is a zone of through openings (25,35); - a step of separating the front panels (20,30) and back panels (40,50) from the main knitted panel (90), and optionally from said knitted crossband (60) of the main knitted panel (90), and - a step of assembling the front panels (20,30) and back panels (40,50), with optionally the knitted crossband (60), for the formation of said garment (10).

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