Hat

Abstract

The hat (100) has a brim (30) at the lower end of the front piece (10) of the crown. The front piece (10) of the crown of the hat (100) has a surface fabric (40) that forms the outer surface of the crown, a lining (50) that overlaps with the surface fabric (40) on the inner side of the surface fabric (40), and a liner (70) that is bonded to the lining (50) on the inner side of the lining (50) and has elasticity.

Description

(19) State Intellectual Property Office (12) Invention Patent Application (10) Application Publication Number (43) Application Publication Date (21) Application Number 202610263877.2 (22) Application Date 2026.03.05 (30) Priority Data 2025-038666 2025.03.11 JP (71) Applicant Shigematsu Co., Ltd. Address Japan (72) Inventor Shigematsu Yoshikatsu (74) Patent Agency Yung-Shin Patent & Trademark Agency Co., Ltd. 72002 Patent Attorney Gao Di (51) Int.Cl. A42B 1 / 0189 (2021.01) A42B 1 / 002 (2021.01) A42B 1 / 019 (2021.01) (54) Title of the invention: Hat (57) Abstract: The hat (100) has a brim (30) at the lower end of the front piece (10) of the crown. The front piece (10) of the crown of the hat (100) has a surface fabric (40) constituting the outer surface of the crown, a lining (50) overlapping the surface fabric (40) on the inner side of the surface fabric (40), and a liner (70) that is bonded to the lining (50) on the inner side of the lining (50) and has elasticity. Claims 1 page, Description 5 pages, Drawings 3 pages, CN 121970952 A 2026.05.05 CN 1 21 97 09 52 A 1. A hat, having a brim at the lower end of the front piece of the crown, the front piece of the crown comprising: a surface fabric forming the outer surface of the crown; a lining overlapping the surface fabric on the inner side of the surface fabric; and a liner bonded to the lining integrally on the inner side of the lining, having elasticity. 2. The hat of claim 1, wherein the lining and the liner are bonded without gaps with an adhesive fabric sandwiched between the lining and the liner. 3. The hat of claim 1 or 2, wherein the lining has elasticity. Claims 1 / 1 page 2 CN 121970952 A Hat Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to hats. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a hat that can improve the durability of a mechanism for adjusting the size of a sweatband, etc., after washing.

[0003] Prior Art Documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-214322 Summary of the Invention

[0004] Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the hat disclosed in Patent Document 1 cannot prevent deformation after washing.

[0005] For example, a baseball cap has a front liner (forehead liner, crown liner, front core) to maintain its shape.The front liner is a core material used to reinforce the texture of the fabric (material). In baseball caps, it is provided on the front surface of the crown (cap body). Furthermore, the front liner has the function of making the markings on the front panel look attractive.

[0006] However, if the front liner is repeatedly hand-washed, its performance deteriorates, resulting in the inability to maintain the shape of the baseball cap for a long time.

[0007] The object of this disclosure is to provide a hat that is not only less prone to deformation caused by hand washing, but also less prone to deformation even when machine-washed.

[0008] Means for Solving the Problem One aspect of the hat disclosed herein is a hat in which a brim is provided at the lower end of the front panel of the crown. The front panel of the crown comprises: a surface fabric constituting the outer surface of the crown; a liner overlapping the surface fabric on its inner side; and a film bonded to the liner entirely on its inner side, the film being elastic.

[0009] Effects of the Invention According to this disclosure, a hat that is not easily deformed by hand washing, and is also not easily deformed even when washed in a washing machine. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] FIG1 is a diagram showing the structure of the hat according to the embodiment.

[0011] FIG2 is a bottom view of the hat according to the embodiment.

[0012] FIG3 shows data on the washability of the hat according to the embodiment.

[0013] FIG4 is a diagram showing another example of the shape of the hat according to the embodiment.

[0014] Explanation of Reference Numerals Specification 1 / 5 pages 3 CN 121970952 A 100, 100a, 100b Hat; 10 Front piece; 11 Right front piece; 12 Left front piece; 20 Rear part; 30 Brim part; 40 Outer fabric; 50 Lining; 60 Bonded fabric; 70 Lining film. Detailed Description of Embodiments

[0015] (Embodiments) Hereinafter, embodiments of the hat according to the present disclosure will be described in detail using the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments described below represent specific examples of preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. The numerical values, constituent elements, arrangement positions of constituent elements, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. In addition, constituent elements not described in the independent claims in the constituent elements of the following embodiments will be described as arbitrary constituent elements constituting the preferred embodiment.

[0016] Furthermore, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated. In addition, in each figure, substantially the same structure is labeled with the same reference numerals, and sometimes repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0017] [Overall Structure] First, the structure of the hat according to the embodiment will be described using Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the hat 100 according to the embodiment.Figure 2 is a bottom view of the hat 100 according to the embodiment.

[0018] As shown in Figure 1, the hat 100 includes a front piece 10, a rear part 20, and a brim 30. More specifically, the hat 100 includes a front piece 10 and a rear part 20 constituting a crown, and a brim 30. The hat 100 shown in Figure 1 has a brim 30 at the lower end of the front piece 10 of the crown.

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

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

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the crown of the hat 100 is composed of six pieces of fabric: a right front piece 11, a left front piece 12, and four back pieces 20. The right front piece 11 and the left front piece 12, two of these six pieces of fabric, have a relatively stiff core material called a front lining (forehead lining, crown lining, front core), which maintains the shape of the hat 100. Furthermore, the front lining of the front piece 10 can be achieved by either the front lining of the right front piece 11 or the front lining of the left front piece 12, or by a single front lining formed as an integral part of the front piece 10.

[0022] The construction of the fabric of the front piece 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front piece 10 is formed by overlapping four layers of fabric: a surface fabric 40, a lining 50, an adhesive fabric 60, and a lining membrane (adhesive lining membrane) 70. In other words, the front panel 10 of the cap includes: an outer fabric 40, which constitutes the outer surface of the cap; a lining 50, which overlaps the outer fabric 40 on the inner side of the outer fabric 40; and a lining membrane 70, which is bonded to the lining 50 on the inner side of the lining 50 by an adhesive fabric 60.

[0023] The outer fabric 40 is a fabric that constitutes the outer surface of the cap 100. The outer fabric 40 is made of cotton, wool, linen, plant-based materials, or chemical fibers such as polyester fibers. The outer fabric 40 may also be, for example, felt or knitted fabric. Here, the material of the outer fabric 40 is not limited. The outer fabric 40 may be a single piece of cloth or a combination of multiple pieces of cloth.

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

[0025] In addition, an adhesive is pre-applied to one side of the lining 50. In other words, the lining 50 has an adhesive layer on one side of its surface.Instruction manual, pages 2 / 5, CN 121970952 A. An adhesive layer is used to bond the lining 50 and the surface fabric 40. For example, the surface fabric 40 and the lining 50 are bonded by heat pressing. Thus, the lining 50 overlaps the surface fabric 40 on the inner side of the surface fabric 40. The lining 50 may also be bonded to the surface fabric 40 after being bonded to the liner 70 by the adhesive fabric 60.

[0026] The elasticity of the lining 50 helps to reduce discomfort when the user wears it. Furthermore, because the lining 50 is elastic, it can withstand the agitation and rotational movements applied during washing the cap 100 in a washing machine and the centrifugal forces applied during dehydration, etc.

[0027] The adhesive fabric 60 is the fabric that bonds the lining 50 to the liner 70. The adhesive fabric 60 constitutes the front lining of the cap 100. The adhesive fabric 60 is implemented, for example, by an adhesive sheet. The adhesive sheet is, for example, an adhesive formed as a mesh. The adhesive sheet is solid at room temperature and becomes adhesive when heated.

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

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

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

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

[0032] As a result, the elastic force originating from the stretchability of the lining film 70 can be effectively transferred to the lining 50. This helps prevent the lining 50 from deteriorating even after repeated washing. That is, it helps prevent the cap 100 from deforming even after repeated washing.

[0033] In addition, by using the sheet-like adhesive fabric 60 to bond the entire surface, peeling of the lining 50 and the lining film 70 can be suppressed in the event of repeated washing. That is, this helps to improve the washability of the cap 100, allowing the cap 100 to be used for a long time.

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

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

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

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

[0038] The hat 100a is an example of the hat 100 of the above embodiment. That is, the front piece 10 of the crown in the hat 100a has a surface fabric 40, a lining 50, an adhesive fabric 60, and a liner 70 constituting the outer surface of the crown. The surface fabric of the hat 100a is described in the specification 3 / 5 pages 5 CN 121970952 A 40 is made of 100% polyester fiber.

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

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

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

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

[0043] Furthermore, as shown in FIG3, the dimensional change rate of the hat 100a in the head circumference direction is -0.3% when washed once; -0.5% when washed five times; -0.7% when washed ten times; -0.7% when washed fifteen times; and -1.0% when washed twenty times.

[0044] Thus, the dimensional change rate of the hat 100a in the head circumference direction does not change significantly even with an increase in the number of washes.

[0045] Here, for conventional hats, i.e., hats in which the lining 70 is not bonded to the lining 50 by the adhesive fabric 60, the shape of the front piece 10 begins to deform after five washes, wrinkles increase after ten washes, and the hat deforms to the point of being unwearable due to wrinkles after twenty washes.

[0046] Therefore, compared with conventional hats, the hat 100a has the characteristic that it is not easy to lose its shape even after repeated washing in a washing machine. That is, the hat 100a has high washability.

[0047] In addition, as shown in FIG3, the appearance and stitching of the hat 100a remain in a "good" condition even after 20 washes. Thus, even if the hat 100a is repeatedly washed in a washing machine, no deterioration in appearance or stitching can be observed by visual inspection. That is, the hat 100a is shown to have high washability.

[0048] [Other Hats] The shape of the hat 100 according to the embodiment is not limited to the shape shown in FIG1. ​​

[0049] For example, the hat 100 may have the following shape. FIG4 is a diagram showing another example of the shape of the hat 100 according to the embodiment.

[0050] As shown in FIG4, the hat 100b is a cap formed with the brim 30 as a plane.

[0051] In the hat 100b shown in FIG4, the front lining of the front piece 10 of the crown can also be made so that the hat is not easily deformed even after washing by using a structure in which the lining 50 and the lining film 70 are pressed together.

[0052] Furthermore, the hat 100 can also be a top hat (official hat) or a high-crowned hat, etc. By using the portion with the lining 50 and the lining 70 pressed together as the front piece of the hat 100, deformation of the front piece of the hat 100 can be suppressed during washing. In order to maintain the shape of the top hat or high-crowned hat, by using the portion with the lining 50 and the lining 70 pressed together as the fabric constituting the shape, deformation of the shape can be suppressed during washing of the top hat or high-crowned hat.

[0053] Furthermore, the crown of the hat 100 can also have a lining. The lining of the crown is made of, for example, cotton, wool, linen, plant-based materials or chemical fibers such as polyester fibers. The lining of the crown can also be, for example, a mesh fabric. In addition to having the surface fabric 40, the lining 50, the adhesive fabric 60 and the lining 70, the front piece 10 can also have other layers such as a lining.Specification page 4 / 5 6 CN 121970952 A

[0054] [Effects, etc.] The technology derived from the disclosure of this specification is, for example, the technology described below. Hereinafter, the technology derived from the disclosure of this specification and the effects obtained by the technology will be described.

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

[0056] By using a front lining formed by bonding the lining 50 and the elastic liner 70 to the front piece 10, such a hat 100 can suppress shape changes and core material peeling even after repeated washing. That is, such a hat 100 is not only less prone to deformation caused by hand washing, but also less prone to deformation when machine washed. In other words, such a hat 100 is less prone to deformation due to washing.

[0057] In the hat 100 of technology 1, the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 are bonded by heating and pressing while an adhesive fabric 60 is sandwiched between them.

[0058] Such a hat 100 can bond the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 together without gaps on the surface by the adhesive fabric 60, thus effectively transferring the elastic force from the stretchability of the lining membrane 70 to the lining 50. Therefore, even when repeatedly washed, the lining 50 of such a hat 100 is less prone to performance degradation and shape change. In addition, peeling of the lining 50 and the lining membrane 70 can be suppressed.

[0059] In the hat 100 of technology 1 or 2, the lining 50 is stretchable.

[0060] By making the lining 50 stretchable, such a hat 100 can cope with the agitation and rotation applied during washing in a washing machine and the centrifugal force applied during dehydration. Therefore, such a hat 100 is not only less prone to deformation caused by hand washing, but also less prone to deformation when washed in a washing machine.

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

[0062] Industrial Applicability This disclosure is beneficial for hats that need to maintain their shape.Instruction manual 5 / 5 page 7 CN 121970952 A Figure 1 Instruction manual Appendix 1 / 3 page 8 CN 121970952 A Figure 2 Figure 3 Instruction manual Appendix 2 / 3 page 9 CN 121970952 A Figure 4 Instruction manual Appendix 3 / 3 page 10 CN 121970952 A JPNII / HK10328 Abstract in English Abstract A hat (100) in which a brim portion (30) is provided at the lower end of the front panel portion (10) of the crown. The front panel portion (10) of the crown of the hat (100) includes: an outer fabric (40) forming the outer face of the crown; an interlining (50) overlapping the outer fabric (40) on the inner face of the outer fabric (40); and a stretchable film (70) bonded to the inner face of the interlining (50). Abstract.

Claims

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

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

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

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