Tops with sweat-absorbing pads

The top design integrates sweat-absorbing pads with the armhole sewing lines and uses moisture-absorbing and water-repellent fabrics to hide the pads, addressing visibility issues and enhancing comfort and aesthetics.

JP2026090154APending Publication Date: 2026-06-02GUNZE LTD

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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
GUNZE LTD
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Abstract

We offer tops that make it difficult for others to notice that sweat-absorbing pads are attached. [Solution] The top 1 worn on the upper body of the wearer comprises a body 10 having armholes H1 and H2 formed therein, with sewing lines L1 and L2 for edge finishing running along the periphery of the armholes, a first sweat-absorbing pad 20 sewn to the body so as to partially cover the lower part of the armholes, and a second sweat-absorbing pad 30 sewn to the body so as to overlap the inner surface of the body below the armholes. The first and second sweat-absorbing pads are sewn together to the body by the same sewing lines as the sewing lines along the periphery of the armholes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a top with a sweat-absorbing pad.

Background Art

[0002] When the wearer's underarm sweat seeps out around the sides of the clothing, it can give discomfort to people around and make the wearer feel ashamed, so it is not aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, tops (upper body clothing) with sweat-absorbing pads attached around the armholes to absorb underarm sweat are widely circulated (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Depending on the way the sewing line runs when the sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the clothing body such as the body, the fact that the sweat-absorbing pad is attached may be noticed by people around. In particular, when a plurality of sweat-absorbing pads are attached around one armhole to absorb a large amount of sweat, the sewing line becomes more complicated and is more likely to stand out from the outside, making it easier for people around to notice the presence of the sweat-absorbing pad. However, from the wearer's psychology, not only is it unpleasant for others to see the stain of underarm sweat, but the wearer also does not want others to know that the sweat-absorbing pad is attached to the clothing.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a top in which multiple sweat-absorbing pads are attached around one armhole, allowing it to absorb a large amount of sweat, while the sewing lines for attaching the sweat-absorbing pads are not visible from the outside, making it difficult for people around to notice that sweat-absorbing pads are attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Item 1. A top worn on the upper body of the wearer, A bodice having an armhole formed therein, with a sewing line for edge finishing running along the periphery of the armhole, A first sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the bodice so as to partially cover the lower part of the armhole, A second sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the bodice so as to overlap the inner surface of the bodice below the armhole. Equipped with, The first sweat-absorbing pad and the second sweat-absorbing pad are sewn together to the garment body using the same sewing line as the sewing line along the periphery of the armhole. Tops.

[0007] Item 2. The first sweat-absorbing pad includes a first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having an inner surface that touches the wearer's skin, and a first water-repellent fabric superimposed on the outer surface of the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric, the outer surface opposite to the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having a water-repellent finish. The second sweat-absorbing pad includes a second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having an inner surface that touches the wearer's skin, and a second water-repellent fabric superimposed on the outer surface of the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric, with the outer surface opposite to the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric being treated with a water-repellent finish. The top described in item 1.

[0008] Item 3. The first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric is folded back along the upper edge of the first water-repellent fabric and overlapped with the outer surface of the first water-repellent fabric. The tops described in item 2.

[0009] Item 4. The garment body has a neck hole through which the wearer's neck passes, and a sewing line for edge finishing runs along the periphery of the neck hole. The second sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the garment along the front edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad by the same sewing line as the sewing line along the periphery of the neck hole. A top as described in any of items 1 through 3.

[0010] Item 5. The second sweat-absorbing pad is not sewn in a line to the garment along the lower edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad. A top as described in any of items 1 through 4. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, a top is provided in which multiple sweat-absorbing pads are attached around one armhole, and although it can absorb a large amount of sweat, the sewing lines for attaching the sweat-absorbing pads are not visible from the outside, making it difficult for people around to notice that sweat-absorbing pads are attached. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] A front view of a top (tank top) according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows the back view of the top (tank top). [Figure 3] Figure 1 shows a front view of the top (tank top) turned inside out. [Figure 4] Figure 1 shows the back view of the top (tank top) when it is turned inside out. [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 3. [Figure 6] Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of line BB. [Figure 7] Front view of the modified top (T-shirt). [Figure 8] Figure 7 shows the back view of the top (T-shirt). [Figure 9]Front view of the tops (T-shirt) shown in FIG. 7 in a turned-over state. [Figure 10] Back view of the tops (T-shirt) shown in FIG. 7 in a turned-over state.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, a tops according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings are schematically drawn with appropriate omissions or exaggerations of the subject for easy understanding.

[0014] [1. Configuration of Tops] FIGS. 1 to 4 show a tops 1 according to an embodiment. FIGS. 1 and 2 are a front view and a back view of the tops 1, respectively. FIG. 3 is a front view of the tops 1 turned inside out so that its inner surface (the surface that touches the wearer's skin) faces outward from the state of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a back view of the same state. The tops 1 is clothing worn on the upper body of the wearer. The tops 1 is typically innerwear such as a singlet or underwear, but may also be outerwear that is usually worn without further clothing layered on the outside. In the present embodiment, the tops 1 is upper body clothing of a tank top type without sleeves.

[0015] The tops 1 has a body 10. The body 10 includes a front body 10F that covers the front of the wearer's torso and a back body 10B that covers the back (the back) of the wearer's torso. At the upper parts of the left and right ends of the body 10, left and right armholes (holes through which the arms pass) H1, H2 are formed, respectively. A neckhole (hole through which the neck passes) H3 is formed at the upper center of the body 10. A hem opening (hole through which the body passes) H4 is formed at the lower part of the body 10. The body 10 has a cylindrical body main body 11 that surrounds the torso and left and right shoulder belt parts (parts hung on the shoulders) 12L, 12R that are continuous with the upper edge of the body main body 11. The left shoulder belt part 12L is located between the left armhole H1 and the neckhole H3, and the right shoulder belt part 12R is located between the right armhole H2 and the neckhole H3.

[0016] The bodice 10 may be made by joining multiple pieces of fabric by sewing or other means, or it may be made from a single piece of fabric. When the bodice 10 is made from a single piece of fabric, for example, first a tubular piece of fabric is made. Next, notches corresponding to the left and right armholes H1, H2 and neckhole H3 are formed in the upper part of the tubular piece of fabric. Finally, the tops of the left and right shoulder straps 12L and 12R are overlapped and the overlapped parts are connected by sewing or other means. This completes the bodice 10. In Figures 1 and 3, the connection part where the tops of the shoulder straps 12L and 12R are overlapped is indicated by the symbol C1.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the bodice 10 has sewing lines L1 and L2 for edge finishing, running along the periphery of the left and right armholes H1 and H2, respectively. Edge finishing here refers to the process of finishing the edges of the fabric, and is not limited to this, but is typically done to prevent the edges of the fabric from fraying. Methods of edge finishing include, for example, wrapping the edge of the fabric with piping tape and securing the wrapped portion by sewing, folding the edge of the fabric and securing the folded portion by sewing (triple-fold stitch, double-fold stitch, etc.), or overcast stitching (overcast stitch, zigzag stitch, etc.). In this embodiment, the method using piping tape PT is employed (see Figures 1 to 6). It is preferable to use the same fabric as the bodice 10 for the piping tape PT, but a different fabric may be used. Typically, the sewing lines L1 and L2 extend around the entire circumference of the armholes H1 and H2, respectively.

[0018] In this embodiment, a sewing line L3 for edge finishing runs along the periphery of the neck hole H3 on the bodice 10. Typically, the sewing line L3 also extends around the entire circumference of the neck hole H3. In this embodiment, the periphery of the neck hole H3 is also finished with piping tape PT.

[0019] In this embodiment, a sewing line L4 for edge finishing runs along the periphery of the hem H4 on the bodice 10. The sewing line L4 also typically extends around the entire circumference of the hem H4.

[0020] The body 10 is preferably made of a moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric. A moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric is a fabric that has excellent moisture absorption properties to absorb moisture and moisture-releasing properties to release moisture into the air. In this case, the body 10 absorbs the sweat emitted from the wearer and releases it into the air, resulting in a comfortable wearing experience without feeling wet, stuffy, or sticky.

[0021] The moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric constituting the body 10 is preferably a fabric woven or knitted from a core-sheath structured spun yarn. The core-sheath structured spun yarn referred to here includes, for example, a blended fiber in which the core contains modified regenerated cellulose fibers and the sheath contains unmodified regenerated cellulose fibers, polyester fibers, and water-soluble fibers. The modified regenerated cellulose fibers are fibers in which an ethylenically unsaturated double bond and a compound having a carboxyl group (-COOH) or a salt thereof are grafted onto an unmodified regenerated cellulose fiber. In this fabric, since a blend of highly hygroscopic and smooth regenerated cellulose fibers such as rayon and dry polyester fibers is used, it is possible to achieve excellent water absorption and quick drying properties, resulting in a smooth and silky feel against the skin. Furthermore, because a substance that exhibits high moisture absorption and release properties is bonded to the core, moisture is easily absorbed and released, maintaining a comfortable wearing experience. In addition, gaps are formed in the sheath, ensuring pathways for moisture to pass through, so sweat is quickly and effectively diffused, improving the quick-drying properties of the fabric.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the top 1 has a first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and a second sweat-absorbing pad 30. These sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 are pads for absorbing the wearer's underarm sweat, and one is attached around each of the left and right armholes H1 and H2. In other words, multiple sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 are provided around each armhole to absorb a large amount of sweat. As a result, these sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 prevent the wearer's underarm sweat from seeping through to the underarm area of ​​the top 1, even if the wearer sweats a lot, thus preventing discomfort to those around them and embarrassment for the wearer.

[0023] The following describes the configuration around armholes H1 and H2. Note that the areas around the left and right armholes H1 and H2 are symmetrically configured. Therefore, the following description will primarily focus on the configuration around the right armhole H2.

[0024] The first sweat-absorbing pad 20 is sewn to the body 10 so as to partially cover the lower part of the armhole H2. On the other hand, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is sewn to the body 10 so as to overlap the inner surface of the body 10 below the armhole H2. In this embodiment, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 are sewn to the inner surface of the body 10 (see Figures 3 and 4).

[0025] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 3. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 includes a first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21 and a first water-repellent fabric 22. In this embodiment, the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21 is folded back along the upper edge (right edge in Figure 5) of the first water-repellent fabric 22 and is positioned to sandwich the first water-repellent fabric 22 from the inside and outside. That is, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 has a three-layer structure in which the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21, the first water-repellent fabric 22, and the first water-repellent fabric 22 are stacked in this order from the inside to the outside. Hereinafter, of the two first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabrics 21 positioned on the inside and outside of the first water-repellent fabric 22, the innermost first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21 may be represented as 21I, and the outermost first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21 may be represented as 21O. The inner surface of the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I is the surface that comes into contact with the wearer's skin, and the first water-repellent fabric 22 is layered on the outer surface of the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I. The first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O is layered on the outer surface 22A of the first water-repellent fabric 22.

[0026] The outer surface 22A of the first water-repellent fabric 22 (the surface opposite to the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I, and the surface on which the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O is layered) is water-repellent. The method of water-repellent treatment is not particularly limited, but for example, one method is to apply a chemical agent containing fluorine as the main component and mixed with a component having thickening properties to the surface of the fabric by printing or the like. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the inner surface of the first water-repellent fabric 22 is not water-repellent. Also, in this embodiment, the main body of the first water-repellent fabric 22 (the part excluding the water-repellent treated surface (layer)) is also made of moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric.

[0027] Preferably, the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21 is made of the same moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric as the body 10. In this case, the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O, which is located on the outermost surface of the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and is easily visible from the outside, will be made of the same fabric as the body 10. As a result, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and the body 10 will appear to be one with each other, and the presence of the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 will not be noticeable or emphasized, making it difficult for people around to notice.

[0028] The first sweat-absorbing pad 20, positioned to cover the lower part of the armhole H2, effectively catches underarm sweat. More specifically, underarm sweat emitted from the wearer is first absorbed by the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I located on the innermost surface. When the amount of underarm sweat increases, the sweat absorbed by the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I moves from the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I to the first water-repellent fabric 22 adjacent to it and is absorbed by the first water-repellent fabric 22. The sweat absorbed by the first water-repellent fabric 22 is trapped inside the first water-repellent fabric 22 because its outer surface 22A is water-repellent. Therefore, underarm sweat is effectively prevented from seeping out onto the outer surface 22A of the first water-repellent fabric 22, and the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O located further outside the outer surface 22A, preventing the formation of visible underarm sweat stains.

[0029] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 includes a second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 and a second water-repellent fabric 32. In this embodiment, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 has a two-layer structure in which the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 and the second water-repellent fabric 32 are layered in this order from the inside out. The body 10 is further layered on the outside of the second water-repellent fabric 32. The inner surface of the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 is the surface that touches the wearer's skin, and the second water-repellent fabric 32 is layered on the outer surface of the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31.

[0030] The outer surface 32A of the second water-repellent fabric 32 (the surface opposite to the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31, and the surface on which the body 10 is layered) is water-repellent. The method of water-repellent treatment is not particularly limited, but the same method as for the first water-repellent fabric 22 can be used. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the inner surface of the second water-repellent fabric 32 is not water-repellent. Also, in this embodiment, the main body of the second water-repellent fabric 32 (the part excluding the water-repellent treated surface (layer)) is also made of moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric.

[0031] The second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is placed on the inner surface of the body 10 and is covered by the body 10 from the outside, so it is not visible from the outside. However, from the viewpoint of making the presence of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 even less noticeable, it is preferable that the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31, which is located on the innermost surface, is also made of the same moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric as the body 10.

[0032] The second sweat-absorbing pad 30, positioned below the armhole H2 so as to overlap with the inner surface of the body 10, can also effectively catch underarm sweat. More specifically, underarm sweat emitted from the wearer is first absorbed by the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 located on the innermost surface. When the amount of underarm sweat increases, the sweat absorbed by the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 moves from the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 to the second water-repellent fabric 32 adjacent to it and is absorbed by the second water-repellent fabric 32. The sweat absorbed by the second water-repellent fabric 32 is trapped inside the second water-repellent fabric 32 because its outer surface 32A is water-repellent. Therefore, underarm sweat is effectively prevented from seeping out onto the outer surface 32A of the second water-repellent fabric 32, and onto the body 10 located further outside the outer surface 32A, preventing the formation of visible underarm sweat stains.

[0033] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 are sewn together to the body 10 by the same sewing line L2 used for edge finishing along the periphery of the armhole H2. More specifically, the second water-repellent fabric 32 and the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 included in the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 are layered in this order on the inner surface of the body 10, which constitutes the outermost layer, and further inside, the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O, the first water-repellent fabric 22, and the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I included in the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 are layered in this order. Thus, six layers of fabric are layered. In this embodiment, the periphery of the armhole H2 in the body 10 is finished with piping tape PT around its entire circumference, and the piping tape PT is folded back on the inner and outer surfaces to form a four-layer structure. The second sweat-absorbing pad 30 and the body 10 are sandwiched between the two outer folded layers and the two inner folded layers of the four-layer structure of the piping tape PT (see Figure 5). Therefore, in this embodiment, the sewing line L2 penetrates the four-layer structure of the piping tape PT and thus penetrates 10 layers of fabric.

[0034] Depending on how the sewing lines run when sweat-absorbing pads are sewn onto the garment body, it may be obvious to others that sweat-absorbing pads are attached. From the wearer's perspective, they not only dislike others seeing underarm sweat stains, but they also don't want others to know that they are even wearing sweat-absorbing pads. In this embodiment, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20 and the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 are sewn together to the garment body 10 by sewing lines L1 and L2 for finishing the edges of the armholes H1 and H2. Therefore, there are no extra sewing lines around the armholes H1 and H2 for sewing the sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30, making it difficult for others to notice the presence of the sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30. In particular, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is completely covered from the outside by the garment body 10 and is not visible from the outside, making it difficult for others to notice its presence.

[0035] Underarm sweat is mainly released from the front of the armpit. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is mainly placed on the inner surface of the front body panel 10F of the body panel 10 (see Figures 3 and 4). The front edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 reaches the periphery of the neck hole H3 (see Figure 3).

[0036] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Figure 3. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is sewn to the body 10 along the front edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 by the same sewing line L3 that runs along the periphery of the neck hole H3. More specifically, the second water-repellent fabric 32 and the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 included in the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 are layered in this order on the inner surface of the front body 10F, which constitutes the outermost surface. Thus, three layers of fabric are layered. In the examples of Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 6, the periphery of the neck hole H3 on the body 10 is finished with piping tape PT around its entire circumference, and the piping tape PT is folded back on the inner and outer surfaces to form a four-layer structure. The second sweat-absorbing pad 30 and the body 10 are sandwiched between the two outer folded layers and the two inner folded layers of the four-layer structure of the piping tape PT (see Figure 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, the sewing line L3 penetrates the four-layer structure of the piping tape PT, thus penetrating seven layers of fabric.

[0037] As described above, in this embodiment, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is sewn to the body 10 together by the sewing line L3 for finishing the edge of the neck hole H3. Therefore, there are no extra sewing lines for sewing the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 not only around the armholes H1 and H2, but also around the neck hole H3, making the presence of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 less noticeable to those around. On the other hand, since the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is sewn to the body 10 around the armholes H1 and H2 and the neck hole H3, it is firmly fixed to the body 10.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is not sewn to the body 10 in a line along its lower edge (left edge in Figure 5). That is, the lower edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is free from the body 10. Therefore, there is no extra sewing line to sew the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 to the body 10 along its lower edge, and in this respect as well, the presence of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is less likely to be noticed by those around. However, as shown in Figure 3, the lower part of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 may be sewn to the body 10 by spot sewing lines L5 and L6, rather than extending along the lower edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30. In this case, problems such as the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 flipping up when wearing the top 1 are eliminated. On the other hand, the sewing lines L5 and L6 are not very noticeable, and the presence of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 is still less likely to be noticed by those around.

[0039] Furthermore, along the lower edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad 30, edge treatment may be applied to bring together the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 and the second water-repellent fabric 32, as shown by sewing lines L7 and L8 in Figures 3 to 5. In this case, problems such as the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 31 and the second water-repellent fabric 32 contained in the second sweat-absorbing pad 30 separating from each other are eliminated.

[0040] [2. Features] In the above embodiment, multiple sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 are attached around each of the armholes H1 and H2, allowing for the absorption of a large amount of sweat. Furthermore, the sewing lines L1 and L2 for finishing the edges of the periphery of the armholes H1 and H2 also serve as sewing lines for attaching the sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30. Therefore, extra sewing lines for attaching the sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 are omitted, providing a top 1 in which it is difficult for others to notice that the sweat-absorbing pads 20 and 30 are attached.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the sewing line L3 for finishing the edge of the neck hole H3 also serves as the sewing line for attaching the sweat-absorbing pad 30. Therefore, the extra sewing line for attaching the sweat-absorbing pad 30 is further omitted, making it even less noticeable to those around the wearer that the sweat-absorbing pad 30 is attached.

[0042] [3. Variant] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the following modifications are possible.

[0043] The shape of top 1 is not limited to the tank top type described above, but can be various types of upper body garments, such as a T-shirt, camisole, bra top, or sports bra. Figures 7 to 10 show the front view, back view, front view when turned inside out, and back view when turned inside out of top 101 when it is a T-shirt, respectively. Top 101 omits the piping tape PT around the armholes H1 and H2 of the tank top type top 1, and instead has the left and right sleeves 13L and 13R sewn along the periphery of the armholes H1 and H2, respectively. In this example, at the periphery of the left armhole H1, the left sleeve 13L, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30, and the body 10 are all sewn together along the same sewing line L1. Similarly, at the periphery of the right armhole H2, the right sleeve 13R, the first sweat-absorbing pad 20, the second sweat-absorbing pad 30, and the body 10 are sewn together along the same sewing line L2. In this example, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the seams are not visible when viewing the top 101 from the outside at the connection point C2 between the left and right sleeves 13L, 13R and the body 10. On the other hand, when the top 101 is turned inside out and viewed from the inside, sewing lines L1 and L2 become visible, as shown in Figures 9 and 10. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0044] 1 Tops 10 Body 10F Front 10B Back 11 Main body 12L Left shoulder strap 12R Right shoulder strap 20 1st sweat-absorbing pad 21. First moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21I Inner first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 21O Outer first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 22. First water-repellent fabric 22A Outer surface (water-repellent treated surface) 30 Second sweat-absorbing pad 31. Second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric 32. Second water-repellent fabric 32A Outer surface (water-repellent treated surface) H1 Left armhole H2 Right armhole H3 Neck Hole H4 hem L1~L8 Sewing Line C1, C2 connection section PT Piping Tape

Claims

1. A top worn on the upper body of the wearer, A bodice having an armhole formed therein, with a sewing line for edge finishing running along the periphery of the armhole, A first sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the bodice so as to partially cover the lower part of the armhole, A second sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the bodice so as to overlap the inner surface of the bodice below the armhole. Equipped with, The first sweat-absorbing pad and the second sweat-absorbing pad are sewn together to the garment body along the same sewing line that runs along the periphery of the armhole. Tops.

2. The first sweat-absorbing pad includes a first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having an inner surface that touches the wearer's skin, and a first water-repellent fabric that is layered on the outer surface of the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric, with the outer surface opposite to the first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric being treated with a water-repellent finish. The second sweat-absorbing pad includes a second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having an inner surface that touches the wearer's skin, and a second water-repellent fabric that is layered on the outer surface of the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric, with the outer surface opposite to the second moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric having a water-repellent finish. The top according to claim 1.

3. The first moisture-absorbing and releasing fabric is folded back along the upper edge of the first water-repellent fabric, It is layered on the outer surface of the water-repellent fabric. The top according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned garment has a neck hole through which the wearer's neck passes, and a sewing line for edge finishing runs along the periphery of the neck hole. The second sweat-absorbing pad is sewn to the garment along the front edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad by the same sewing line as the sewing line along the periphery of the neck hole. The top according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The second sweat-absorbing pad is not sewn in a line to the garment along the lower edge of the second sweat-absorbing pad. The top according to any one of claims 1 to 3.