Garment with cup parts

Abstract

To provide a garment with cup parts, which can shape a beautiful bust line even if the breast has any size and shape.SOLUTION: A garment includes: a left cup part 10 and a right cup part 10, which are connected at a front center, and which are formed of pads 12 and bust covering parts 11 which movably hold the pads 12 with respect to right and left breasts of a wearer; and bust correction parts 20 which are arranged on surface sides of the left cup part 10 and the right cup part 10 from the front center through a lower side of the left cup part 10 to near an upper end of a left side and through the lower side of the right cup part 10 to near an upper end of a right side, and are formed of a material which is sewn to lower edges of the cup parts 10 and has lower stretchability than the bag part 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment having a cup portion. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various brassieres have been developed to shape the breasts and enhance the beauty of women's bust lines.

[0003] For example, the brassiere described in Patent Document 1 has left and right cups that cover the left and right breasts, and left and right lift-up cloths that are arranged in a roughly L-shape on the back or front sides of the left and right cups, extending from between the left and right cups (center front) to the bottom and left side of the left cup and the bottom and right side of the right cup, and continue to the shoulder straps. Each of the left and right cups is composed of a pocket made of two pieces of fabric and a pad movably housed inside the pocket. The lift-up cloths are made of a fabric that stretches vertically (in the direction of the back height) but has little stretch horizontally.

[0004] In the brassiere with the above configuration, the pads can be moved within the left and right pockets to fit the shape and size of the wearer's breasts. The lift-up fabric also supports the left and right breasts from below, allowing the breasts to be shaped. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-52260 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the brassiere of Patent Document 1, the lift-up fabric is difficult to stretch horizontally, so the breasts do not spread out to the left and right. On the other hand, because it is stretchable vertically, if the wearer's breasts are large or sagging, the lift-up fabric is pushed downward by the breasts. As a result, the effect of supporting and lifting the breasts from below is insufficient.

[0007] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide clothing having cup portions that can create a beautiful bust line regardless of the size or shape of the breasts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The garment having a cup portion according to the present invention, which is made to solve the above problems, comprises: a left cup portion and a right cup portion connected at the center front, each of which comprises a pad and a bust-covering portion for movably holding the pad against the left and right breasts of the wearer; a bust shaping portion that is made of a material less stretchable than the bust covering portion and is disposed on the front side of the left and right cup portions from the front center, passing through the lower edge of the left cup portion to near the upper end of the left side edge, and passing through the lower edge of the right cup portion to near the upper end of the right side edge, and is sewn to the lower edges of each cup portion; The present invention is characterized by having the following.

[0009] In the above-mentioned garments with cups, each cup is formed from a bag-like portion and a pad housed inside the bag-like portion, so the pad can be moved according to the size and shape of the wearer's breasts to fit each cup to the left and right breasts. Furthermore, the bust shaping portion is formed from a material with less elasticity than the bag-like portion of each cup, so even if the breasts are large or sagging, the breasts covered by each cup can be pulled toward the center front and reliably lifted from below. If the bag-like portion of each cup is formed from a stretchy fabric, each cup will fit the breasts better. Furthermore, the pad can be easily moved inside the bag-like portion.

[0010] In the clothing having the cup portion, It is preferable that the upper edge of the bust shaping portion is not sewn to the left cup portion and the right cup portion.

[0011] This configuration allows the cup portion to move freely relative to the upper edge of the bust shaping portion, and can flexibly accommodate the shape and size of the wearer's breasts.

[0012] In the clothing having the cup portion, It has a pair of shoulder straps, It is preferable that the left and right ends of the upper edge of the bust shaping portion are connected to the pair of shoulder straps.

[0013] According to this configuration, the bust shaping portion is directly pulled up by the shoulder straps, so that the breasts can be lifted more reliably. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably lift the breasts and create a beautiful bust line while adapting to the shape and size of each wearer's breasts. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing a brassiere according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1: Back view of the brassiere. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a front view of a brassiere 1, which is one embodiment of clothing having cup portions according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the brassiere 1. As shown in FIG.

[0018] The brassiere 1 according to this embodiment has a left cup portion that covers the wearer's left breast and a right cup portion that covers the wearer's right breast (hereinafter, the left and right cup portions will be collectively referred to as a pair of cup portions 10), and a bust shaping portion 20 that is disposed on the front side of the pair of cup portions 10. The brassiere 1 further has a base portion 30, a pair of back portions 40, a pair of shoulder straps 50, and a pair of outer fabrics 60. The outer fabrics 60 are disposed on the front side of the pair of cup portions 10 and the bust shaping portions 20, and in Figures 1 and 2, the outer fabrics 60 are indicated by hatching. In Figure 2, the left cup portion is disposed on the left side, and the right cup is disposed on the right side, with the left side in Figure 2 being referred to as the left and the right side being referred to as the right. The dashed line in Figure 2 indicates the center front C.

[0019] (Cup part) Each of the pair of cup portions 10 is composed of a bag-like portion 11 (corresponding to the bust-covering portion in this invention) formed by overlapping two pieces of fabric, an outer fabric and an inner fabric, and sewing the edges together, and a pad 12 contained inside the bag-like portion 11.

[0020] The bag-shaped portion 11 is highly stretchable in all directions and is made of fabric such as 2-way tricot, bare jersey knit, jersey knit, etc. Darts 110 are formed in the center of the front and back (skin side) of the bag-shaped portion 11. As a result, the upper half of the bag-shaped portion 11 is three-dimensionally configured to be approximately triangular when viewed from the front, and the lower half is approximately semicircular and bowl-shaped when viewed from the front.

[0021] An opening 13 for inserting and removing the pad 12 is formed at the front center end of the back side of the bag-shaped portion 11. The outer fabric and the lining fabric are not sewn together at the opening 13. In addition, the edge of the lining fabric is folded back near the opening 13 to form a double layer. In this way, the end of the pad 12 stored inside the bag-shaped portion 11 on the opening 13 side can be sandwiched between the doubled fabric, preventing the pad 12 from protruding from the opening 13.

[0022] Gathers (not shown) are formed at the lower edge of the front side of the bag-shaped portion 11 to create more space inside the bag-shaped portion 11. No gathers are formed on the back side that comes into direct contact with the skin to prevent discomfort to the skin.

[0023] The pad 12 is made of a stretchable molded material and is formed in a bowl shape that is roughly the same shape as the bag-like portion 11 when not being worn, but slightly smaller, and is configured three-dimensionally to fit the shape of the breast. The pad 12 is not sewn to the bag-like portion 11, and is movable within the bag-like portion 11.

[0024] The pair of cup portions 10 are connected by sewing the respective bag-shaped portions 11 together at the front center. The lower edges of the connected pair of cup portions 10 are gently curved near the front center. The upper end portions 102 of each cup portion 10 are sewn to a pair of shoulder straps 50. The size of the cup portions 10 conforms to the foundation size specified in the JIS standard (JIS L4006:1998).

[0025] (Base part) The base part 30 is connected to the front center side of the lower edge of each of the pair of cup parts 10. The base part 30 is made of a stretchable fabric that does not require edge finishing, such as Finex (registered trademark, manufactured by Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation).

[0026] (Back section) The pair of back sections 40 are connected to the sides of the lower edges of the pair of cup sections 10. Each back section 40 is sewn to the left and right side edges of the base section 30, and each back section 40 is formed in a strip shape extending from the base section 30. The back sections 40 are made of the same stretch fabric as the base section 30. Hooks 70 are connected to the tips of the back sections 40 to connect the pair of back sections 40 to each other.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, tape 80 is sewn to the skin-side edges of the base 30 and the pair of back sections 40, adjacent to each cup section 10. A pair of wires (not shown) is housed between the tape 80 and the base 30 and the pair of back sections 40, except for a portion near the center front. Because no wires are housed in the portion near the center front, when the brassiere 1 is worn, the pair of wires are naturally positioned at an angle that follows the verge line of the breasts.

[0028] (Bust correction part) The bust shaping portion 20 is disposed on the front side of each cup portion 10, extending from the center front, passing through the bottom edge of the left cup portion, near the top of the left (armpit) side edge, and from the bottom edge of the right cup portion, near the top of the right (armpit) side edge. In this embodiment, the bust shaping portion 20 is U-shaped, extending from near the top of the left side edge of the left cup portion, passing through the center front, and near the top of the right side edge of the right cup portion. The center front portion of the top edge 201 is nearly straight, and curves upward sharply near the bottom of the bust top. The width of the bust shaping portion 20 is smallest in the center and gradually increases toward the armpits. For example, the width in the center is approximately 1 cm to 2 cm, and the width at the armpits is approximately 5 cm to 6 cm.

[0029] The bust shaping portion 20 is made of a firm material that is less stretchable in any direction than the bag-shaped portion 11 of the cup portion 10. In this embodiment, it is made of a single piece of thick fabric with a three-layer structure including two pieces of fabric and a middle portion that connects the two pieces of fabric together.

[0030] The lower edge 203 of the bust shaping portion 20 is sewn to the base portion 30 and back portion 40 together with the lower edge of the cup portion 10, while the upper edge 201 is not sewn to the cup portion 10. The bust shaping portion 20 is sewn to the base portion 40 in a gathered state so that it rises forward relative to the base portion 30 and back portion 40. This allows the bust shaping portion 20 to be formed three-dimensionally to fit the shape of the breasts. The angle at which the bust shaping portion 20 rises (the angle between the plane and the bust shaping portion 20 when the brassiere 1 is laid out on a flat surface with the right side facing up) is adjusted appropriately depending on the cup size of the brassiere 1; for example, it is adjusted to be larger for brassies with larger cup sizes.

[0031] (Shoulder straps) The pair of shoulder straps 50 are made of elastic tape and are connected to the left and right ends 202 of the upper edge of the bust shaping part 20. The shoulder straps 50 extend from the left and right ends 202 of the upper edge of the bust shaping part 20 to a point near the end of the upper side of the back part 40 (the center of the back when worn), and are attached to the upper side of the back part 40 by round rings 51 and figure-eight rings 52 attached to said points so that the length can be adjusted.

[0032] (Outer fabric) The pair of outer fabrics 60 are arranged on the outer surfaces of the pair of cup sections 10 and the bust shaping sections 20 and are made of stretchable power net. The outer fabric 60 may be made of lace or other knitted or woven fabric. The outer fabric 60 is formed three-dimensionally by forming darts (not shown) on it, just like the cup sections 10. The upper edge 601 of the outer fabric 60 extends above the upper edge 101 of the cup sections 10, and covers the entire pair of cup sections 10 and the bust shaping sections 20. The lower edge of the outer fabric 60 is sewn to the base section 30 and back section 40 along with the lower edges of the cup sections 10 and the bust shaping sections 20, and the two outer fabrics 60 overlap near the center front (in a wrap-around shape). The upper end 602 of the outer fabric 60 is sewn to the shoulder straps 50. The side edges of the pair of cup portions 10, the bust shaping portion 20, and the pair of outer fabrics 60 are sewn together at only one point near the upper end 202 of the bust shaping portion 20 with a seam of about 1 cm.

[0033] A decorative lace (not shown) of approximately the same shape and size as the bust shaping portion 20 is further provided between the outer fabric 60 and the bust shaping portion 20. If the outer fabric 60 is made of a highly transparent fabric, for example, the overlapping of the cup portion 10, bust shaping portion 20, and decorative lace can be seen through the outer fabric 60, resulting in a brassiere with a rich design.

[0034] Next, the effects of the brassiere 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The brassiere 1 according to this embodiment has a cup portion 10 consisting of a bag portion 11 and a pad 12 housed inside the bag portion 11. Because the bag portion 11 is made of a stretchy fabric, when wearing the brassiere 1, the position of the pad 12 can be easily adjusted according to the shape and size of the breasts, and the pad 12 can be positioned appropriately to create a beautiful bust line. Furthermore, when worn, the bag portion 11 stretches according to the shape and size of the breasts, and the cup portion 10 fits snugly to the breasts. Gathers are formed on the lower edge of the front side of the bag portion 11, creating more space inside the bag portion 11 and making it easier to adjust the position of the pad 12.

[0035] The brassiere 1 according to this embodiment further includes a single bust shaping element 20 positioned on the front side of each cup, extending from near the top edge of the left side edge of the left cup, through the center front, and extending to near the top edge of the right side edge of the right cup. The bust shaping element 20 is made of a material with less elasticity than the pouch-shaped element 11, so it lifts the breasts from below more reliably than the cup elements 10 and also moves the breasts from the sides toward the center front, beautifully shaping the shape of the breasts. Furthermore, the bust shaping element 20 is made of a taut fabric and is three-dimensionally shaped to fit the shape of the breasts, so it does not crush them.

[0036] The cup portion 10 is covered by the bust shaping portion 20, but because the bust shaping portion 20 is formed three-dimensionally and is not sewn to the upper edge of the bust shaping portion 20, the cup portion 10 can freely stretch inside the bust shaping portion 20. Therefore, it can fit snugly to breasts of a wider range of shapes and sizes while making the bust line look beautiful. For example, even if the left and right breasts are different sizes, the left and right cup portions can fit according to the size of the left and right breasts, respectively, while the bust shaping portion 20 can adjust the shape of the breasts, making the bust line look beautiful.

[0037] In addition, the bust shaping portion 20 is connected to the shoulder straps 50, and when the brassiere 1 is worn, the shoulder straps 50 pull up the bust shaping portion 20, more reliably lifting the breasts covered by the cup portion 10 and creating a voluminous bust line. Furthermore, the bust shaping portion 20 is wider toward the armpits, preventing the breasts from sagging to the armpits and beautifully shaping the shape of the breasts.

[0038] (Variation) The above describes specific examples of the form for carrying out the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and appropriate modifications are permitted within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0039] For example, in the above embodiment, the clothing with cup portions is a brassiere, but the clothing may be underwear such as a camisole or half-top with cup portions, a bodysuit, swimwear, or the like.

[0040] In the brassiere of the above embodiment, the cup portion 10 is sized according to the foundation size of the JIS standard (JIS L4006:1998), but it may also be sized in, for example, L, M, or S. Such a range of sizes allows a brassiere seller to offer brassieres in only three sizes, such as L, M, and S (rather than having to offer a wide variety of sizes categorized by cup size or underbust size), thereby eliminating the effort and reducing costs associated with offering a wide range of sizes. Even if the cup portion 10 is offered in three sizes, the pouch-shaped portion 11 of the cup portion 10 in the clothing of the present invention stretches and fits to the wearer's breast size, so one cup size can accommodate a certain range of breast sizes.

[0041] Although the brassiere in the above embodiment is provided with a wire, it may be of a non-wire type.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the pad 12 is formed in a bowl shape to fit the shape of the bag-shaped portion 11, but the shape is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a circular bowl shape when viewed from the front, a triangular bowl shape when viewed from the front, or a leaf-shaped bowl shape when viewed from the front. The lower part may be thicker than the upper part. Furthermore, the pad 12 is formed three-dimensionally from a molded material, but may also be a pad with cushioning properties.

[0043] The bust correction portion 20 may be non-stretchable, or may be slightly stretchable as long as it is less stretchable in all directions than the bag-shaped portion 11. The bust correction portion 20 is preferably made from a single piece of thick fabric, but may also be made by sewing two pieces of fabric together at the center front, for example.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the base portion 40 and the back portion 40 are configured as separate members, but the base portion 40 and the back portion 40 may be integrally formed.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the shoulder straps 50 are attached to the upper edge of the back portion 40 via the round rings 51, but they may also be sewn directly to the back portion 40. In this case, the shoulder straps 50 may be sewn to the upper edge of the back portion 40, or the shoulder straps 50 may extend to the lower edge of the back portion 40 and be sewn together at their overlapping portions.

[0046] In the above embodiment, portions of the pair of outer fabrics 60 overlap to form a wraparound shape, but the outer fabrics 60 may be sewn together at the center front without overlapping, or the outer fabric 60 may be formed from a single piece of fabric.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the outer fabric 60 and the decorative lace are provided, but either the outer fabric 60 or the decorative lace may be absent, or neither the outer fabric 60 nor the decorative lace may be present.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the bust-covering portion is a bag-like portion 11, and the pad 12 is housed inside the bag-like portion 11 to form the cup portion. However, other configurations are possible as long as the pad can be moved according to the shape of the wearer's breasts. For example, the bust-covering portion may be made of a single piece of stretchable fabric, with the pad sewn to the center of the back side (skin side) of the fabric. Alternatively, the cup portion may be formed from a pad and a circular stretchable bust-covering portion surrounding it. In this case, the pad and the bust-covering portion may be formed integrally, or the bust-covering portion may be joined to the periphery of the pad by sewing, adhesive, heat fusion, etc.

[0049] When the cup portion 10 has another configuration as described above, the bust covering portion located around the pad can be stretched according to the shape and size of the wearer's breasts, allowing the pad to fit the volume of the wearer's breasts with as little gap as possible, thereby making the bust line look beautiful. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 10...Cup part 11...Pacific part 12...Pad 20...Bust correction part 30...Base 40...Back section 50...shoulder straps 60...Outer 70...Hook 80...Tape

Claims

1. A left cup portion and a right cup portion connected at a center front, each of which is composed of a pad and a bust covering portion for movably holding the pad against the left and right breasts of a wearer; a bust shaping part that is disposed on the front side of the left cup part and the right cup part, the part extending from the lower end of the left cup part on the front center side through the lower edge of the left cup part to the vicinity of the upper end of the left side edge part, and the part extending from the lower end of the right cup part on the front center side through the lower edge part of the right cup part to the vicinity of the upper end of the right side edge part, and that is sewn to the lower edge part of each cup part, and is made of a material that is less stretchy than the bust covering part; A garment having a cup portion, comprising:

2. In the garment having the cup portion according to claim 1, A garment having a cup portion, wherein the upper edge of the bust shaping portion is not sewn to the left cup portion and the right cup portion.

3. In the garment having the cup portion according to claim 1 or 2, It has a pair of shoulder straps, The left and right ends of the upper edge of the bust shaping portion are connected to the pair of shoulder straps.

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