clothing

Abstract

To provide clothing that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to wear for wearers who have difficulty moving their arms and shoulders. [Solution] The garment according to the present invention comprises a garment body having a front body, a back body, and sleeves, and an elastic portion sewn to the side edge of the front body, the side edge of the back body, and the lower edge of the sleeves, wherein the elastic portion is made of a fabric with higher elasticity than the garment body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as clothing for wearers who have a disability in moving their arms or shoulders due to dislocation or fracture, for example, patient clothing as described in Patent Document 1 below is known. Specifically, the patient clothing includes a forearm holding portion formed by a left and right inner return portion and a left and right outer return portion around the left and right front bodies of the clothing, and the forearm holding portion is formed in a through-hole shape. With such a configuration, it is said that the patient clothing can more easily fix the arm to the forearm holding portion compared to the case of using a triangular bandage.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, although the patient clothing having the above configuration can more easily fix the arm to be reduced and fixed compared to the conventional triangular bandage, as a problem before that, it was difficult for the patient to wear the patient clothing itself.

[0005] It is also conceivable to configure this type of patient clothing with a fabric having excellent elasticity such as a jersey material (hereinafter referred to as a jersey material or the like) so that the wearer can easily wear it. However, it is difficult to say that the one made of a jersey material or the like has excellent design.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide clothing that is excellent in design and easy for a wearer who has a disability in moving their arms or shoulders to wear.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The garment according to the present invention comprises a garment body having a front body, a back body, and sleeves, It comprises an elastic portion sewn to the side edge of the front body, the side edge of the back body, and the lower edge of the sleeve, The aforementioned stretchable portion is made of a fabric that is more stretchable than the main body of the garment.

[0008] With this configuration, when a wearer attempts to put on the garment, the elastic part expands when the elbow comes into contact with it. This makes it easy to rotate the arm inside the garment and put the hand through the sleeve, even while maintaining the elbow at a predetermined angle, allowing the wearer to put on the garment by themselves. Therefore, even if the main body of the garment is made of a shirt fabric with excellent design, it remains easy to put on, achieving both design and ease of wear.

[0009] In the garment according to the present invention, the length of the stretchable portion in the length direction may be longer than the length in the width direction perpendicular to the length direction.

[0010] With this configuration, the number of places where the front and back panels of the garment are directly sewn together is reduced. In other words, the area where the stretchable material is interposed is arranged to extend longer in the length direction. As a result, the front panel, back panel, and the lower part of the sleeves are more easily separated, making the garment easier to put on.

[0011] In the garment according to the present invention, the planar shape of the stretchable portion may be rhombic.

[0012] With this configuration, the garment has a shape that makes it easy to position the stretchable parts along the side edges of the garment (side edges of the front body, side edges of the back body, and lower edges of the sleeves) on the main body of the garment. As a result, the lower parts of the front body, back body, and sleeves are more easily separated along the diagonal of the rhombus, making it easier to put on. Furthermore, because the stretchable parts are easily positioned along the side edges of the garment on the main body of the garment, the area ratio of the stretchable parts to the entire garment can be reduced, making the stretchable parts less noticeable, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing design.

[0013] The garment according to the present invention includes a front panel which is configured to support the wearer's arms, and the support portion may be a pocket-like storage portion that opens upward.

[0014] With this configuration, the garment can accommodate the hand and part of the forearm of an arm that is difficult to move after being worn, thereby reducing the burden on the arm and supporting it with the garment. Furthermore, since the front of the garment is made of a fabric that is less stretchy than the stretchable part, the arm can be stably supported.

[0015] The garment according to the present invention may have a hook portion on the front of the garment that is configured to allow the handle of an umbrella or the like to be hooked onto it.

[0016] With this configuration, the garment allows for the attachment of items such as umbrellas, thus freeing up the wearer's arms.

[0017] The garment according to the present invention is constructed such that the front body comprises an upper front body and a lower front body at least above the chest, The upper front panel and the lower front panel may be configured to be joined together by at least one selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, magnetic hooks, and snap buttons.

[0018] According to such a configuration, above the chest, only the arms that can be moved are used to attach and detach the joints, so that the clothing can be easily put on and taken off.

Advantages of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide clothing that is excellent in design and easy for a wearer who has difficulty moving their arms or shoulders to put on.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a right side view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a left side view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a rear view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a view of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment when viewed from below with the sleeves extended. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a view showing the arrangement of joints {27a, 27b}. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a view showing a wearing example of a piece of clothing 1 according to one aspect of the present embodiment.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, garment 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated. In this specification, the length direction means the direction that defines the length (vertical length) of the garment, and the width direction perpendicular to the length direction (hereinafter also simply referred to as the "width direction") means the direction in which the front and back panels overlap (i.e., the front-to-back direction of the wearer wearing the garment).

[0022] Figure 1 is a front view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. Figure 2 is a top view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. Figure 3 is a bottom view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. Figure 4 is a right side view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. Figure 5 is a left side view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. Figure 6 is a rear view of garment 1 according to one embodiment of this embodiment. In one embodiment, garment 1 according to this embodiment comprises a garment body 2 and an expandable part 3, as shown in Figures 1 to 6.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the garment 1 according to this embodiment is a dress shirt type in which the garment body 2 is made of shirt fabric.

[0024] [Clothing body part 2] As shown in Figures 1-6, the garment body 2 has a front panel 21, a back panel 22, and sleeves 23. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1-6, the garment body 2 is made up of a front panel 21, a back panel 22, sleeves 23, a yoke 24, and a collar 25 that are sewn together.

[0025] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, at the bottom of garment 1, the lower side edges of the front panel 21 and the lower side edges of the back panel 22 are sewn together along the length direction. This forms the garment side edge 11 at the bottom of garment 1.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1-2 and 4-6, at the top of garment 1, one end of the front panel 21 and one end of the yoke 24 are sewn together along the shoulder width. Also, as shown in Figure 2, at the top of garment 1, one end of the back panel 22 and the other end of the yoke 24 are sewn together along the shoulder width.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1-2 and 4-6, at the top of garment 1, the upper side edges of the front bodice 21, the upper side edges of the back bodice 22, and the side edge of the yoke 24 are sewn to the upper end of the sleeve portion 23, forming an armhole. This creates a sleeve attachment portion 12 at the top of garment 1.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1-2 and 4-6, at the top of garment 1, one end of the front panel 21, one end of the yoke 24, and one end of the collar 25 are sewn together along the neckline.

[0029] The front panel 21 is composed of an upper front panel 21a and a lower front panel 21b. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the front panel 21 is composed of an upper front panel 21a and a lower front panel 21b, which are completely separable along the length direction in the center of the front panel 21.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b are provided with plackets 26a and 26b along the length direction along their respective side edges (the side edges opposite to the garment side edge 11, hereinafter also referred to as the central side edge). The form of the plackets 26a and 26b is not particularly limited and examples include a front placket, a back placket, a concealed placket, etc.

[0031] As shown in Figure 1, the side edges (central side edges) of the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b are provided with connecting sections 27a and 27b that run along the length direction and allow the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b to be joined together. Specifically, the connecting sections 27a and 27b are provided on the front placket 26a and 26b. As shown in Figure 1, connecting sections 27a and 27b are also provided on both side edges of the collar 25.

[0032] Examples of the connecting parts 27a and 27b include buttons, hooks and loops, hooks, magnetic hooks, snap buttons, etc. Among these, from the viewpoint of facilitating the putting on and taking off of clothing, the connecting parts 27a and 27b are preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of hooks and loops, hooks, magnetic hooks, and snap buttons, and more preferably hooks and loops. Note that the connecting parts 27a and 27b may be one type only, or multiple types may be used in combination.

[0033] Figure 8 shows the arrangement of the joining parts 27a and 27b of garment 1 according to this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 8, garment 1 according to this embodiment has joining parts 27a and 27b provided on the side edge of the collar 25 which are snap buttons, joining parts 27a and 27b provided in the center of the front body 21 above the chest which are hook-and-loop fasteners, and joining parts 27a and 27b provided in the front body 21 below the chest which are buttons.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, in the center of garment 1, a total of six buttons are arranged at predetermined intervals along the length direction on the collar 25 and the front panel 21. The three buttons at the top of garment 1 are so-called decorative buttons 28. On the other hand, the three buttons at the bottom of garment 1 are ordinary buttons that serve as connecting parts 27a and 27b.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1, the decorative buttons 28 are positioned on the surface of the upper front panel 21a (the side not facing the wearer's body). Specifically, the decorative buttons 28 are positioned on the placket 26a on the side opposite to the side where the joining portion 27a is provided. With this configuration, when the wearer puts on the garment 1 and joins the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b, the buttons are arranged in a single line along the length, so there is no visible difference in appearance from a garment with ordinary buttons (for example, a dress shirt).

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, the front panel 21 is equipped with a support portion 29 configured to support the wearer's arms. The support portion 29 is a pocket-shaped storage portion that opens upward. In the garment 1 according to this embodiment, the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b are equipped with support portions 29, 29 symmetrically on the left and right sides.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the support portions 29, 29 have receiving portions 29b, 29b that open upward. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, the support portions 29, 29 have openings 29a, 29a that start near the chest area on the central side edges of the upper front body panels 21a and lower front body panels 21b, and slope downward as they move towards the side edges of the front panels.

[0038] The size of the aforementioned storage compartments 29b, 29b is preferably such that it can accommodate the wearer's hand and part of their forearm, from the viewpoint of supporting the wearer's arm. The size of the aforementioned storage compartments 29b, 29b can be appropriately determined according to the size and shape of the clothing, etc.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 9, the front panel 21 is provided with a hook portion 4 configured to allow the grip portion X1 of an umbrella or the like to be hooked onto it. In the garment 1 according to this embodiment, the hook portion 4 is located near the chest area of ​​the upper front panel 21a, as shown in Figure 1. The position of the hook portion 4 is not particularly limited as long as it is located on the front panel 21, from the viewpoint of the wearer's convenience.

[0040] The structure of the hook portion 4 is not particularly limited as long as it can hook onto the handle portion X1 of an umbrella or the like. For example, it may be a cylindrical shape with both ends open, or a string-like shape formed in a ring.

[0041] Furthermore, the object to be hooked is not limited to umbrellas or similar objects; for example, a cane or eyeglasses may also be used.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 and 6, one end of the sleeve portion 23 is sewn along the circumferential direction of the sleeve portion 23 to the upper side edge of the front body 21, the upper side edge of the back body 22, and the side edge of the yoke 24, and the other end has a cuff 23a sewn to it.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6, the cuff 23a is provided with a button 23a1 that is configured to connect the side ends of the cuff 23a together.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, a placket 23b is formed along the length direction from one end of the cuff 23a to the sleeve portion 23.

[0045] The sleeve portion 23 is long-sleeved, as shown in Figures 1-6.

[0046] As shown in Figure 6, the back panel 22 is provided with an upward-opening back pocket 22a near the collar 25. With this configuration, sensors for measuring posture and the like can be attached.

[0047] Examples of fabrics for the main body of the garment 2 include, in addition to shirt fabric, denim fabric, pile fabric, oxford fabric, canvas, etc.

[0048] Examples of fibers that make up the fabric of the garment body 2 include plant fibers such as cotton and linen; animal fibers such as silk and wool; synthetic fibers such as polyester; or combinations thereof.

[0049] The fabric of the garment body 2 is preferably made of a weave that does not stretch easily, such as plain weave or twill weave.

[0050] [Extendable part 3] Figure 7 is a view of the garment 1 according to one aspect of this embodiment, seen from below with the sleeves extended. The stretchable portion 3 is sewn to the side edge of the front body 21, the side edge of the back body 22, and the lower edge of the sleeve portion 23, as shown in Figures 1, 3, 6, and 7.

[0051] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the elastic portion 3 is sewn to the side edge of the front body 21, the side edge of the back body 22, and the separated lower edge of the sleeve portion 23. With this configuration, when worn, the elastic portion 3 is positioned below the wearer's armpit, below the upper arm, and along the side of the body.

[0052] The planar shape of the expandable portion 3 is a rhombus, as shown in Figure 7. Therefore, the side edges of the front body 21, the side edges of the back body 22, and the separated lower edges of the sleeve portion 23 can be spaced apart from each other according to the shape of the expandable portion 3, and when spaced apart to their greatest extent, each will form one side of a rhombus. The upper end of the garment side edge 11, the pair of widthwise ends of the sleeve attachment portion 12, and the sewn lower edge of the sleeve portion 23 are positioned to become the vertices of the rhombus.

[0053] As shown in Figure 7, the length of the expandable portion 3 in the height direction is longer than its length in the width direction.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, in the stretchable portion 3, the length of the straight line L1 along the length direction connecting one end of the garment-side end 11 and the connection point of the separated lower edge of the sleeve portion 23 is longer than the length of the straight line L2 along the width direction connecting the pair of ends of the sleeve attachment portion 12. From the viewpoint of facilitating arm rotation within the garment 1 when worn, the length of the straight line L1 is preferably 1.2 to 5 times, and more preferably 2 to 4 times, the length of the straight line L2. The lengths of the straight lines L1 and L2 can be appropriately changed, for example, depending on the size and shape of the garment.

[0055] The stretchable portion 3 is made of a fabric that is more stretchable than the main body portion 2 of the garment.

[0056] Specifically, the elongation rate of the fabric of the stretchable portion 3 in the length direction (i.e., along the straight line L1) is preferably 1.2 to 5 times higher, and more preferably 2 to 4 times higher, than the fabric of the main body portion 2 of the garment, from the viewpoint of making it easier for the wearer to put on the garment. Similarly, the elongation rate of the fabric of the stretchable portion 3 in the lateral direction is preferably 1.2 to 5 times higher, and more preferably 2 to 4 times higher, than the fabric of the main body portion 2 of the garment, from the same viewpoint. The elongation rate is measured in accordance with Method A (strip method) of "8.14 Tensile strength and elongation rate" of JIS L 1096:2010 (Test methods for woven and knitted fabrics).

[0057] The fabric of the stretchable portion 3 is preferably one with excellent elasticity, such as jersey material or nylon stretch material.

[0058] From the viewpoint of having excellent elasticity, polyester, polyurethane, nylon, etc., are preferred as the fibers that make up the stretchable part 3.

[0059] The elongation rate of the stretchable portion 3 in the width direction is preferably 1.2 to 5 times higher, and more preferably 2 to 4 times higher, than the elongation rate of the stretchable portion 3 in the length direction, from the viewpoint of making it easier to rotate the arm inside the garment 1 when worn.

[0060] The elongation rate of the expandable portion 3 in the width direction may be 0% or more, or 10% or more. Furthermore, the elongation rate in the width direction may be 100% or less, or 20% or less.

[0061] Furthermore, the elongation rate of the stretchable portion 3 in the length direction may be 20% or more and 400% or less, or 20% or more and 100% or less.

[0062] As described above, according to the configuration of the garment 1 in this embodiment, a wearer who has difficulty moving their arms or shoulders (hereinafter also simply referred to as the wearer) can use it as follows. That is, the wearer puts on the garment 1 while keeping the elbow of the arm that has difficulty moving at a predetermined angle, and using the arm that can move to put the sleeve through the garment 1, grasps the front panel 21 and pulls the sleeve 23 towards the chest. At this time, the stretchable part 3 positioned between the front panel and the back panel stretches, so that the wearer can pull the sleeve 23 towards the arm that has difficulty moving while keeping the elbow of the arm that has difficulty moving at a predetermined angle, and put the sleeve through the arm that has difficulty moving. Then, by joining the central side edges of the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b using the arm that can move, the wearer can put on the garment 1 by themselves.

[0063] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the wearer can secure the umbrella or the like X to the clothing 1 by hooking the handle X1 of the umbrella or the like X onto the hook 4.

[0064] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, in this embodiment, when the wearer lowers their arms, the elastic portion 3 of the garment 1 is hidden between the wearer's arms and body, making it inconspicuous in appearance. As a result, the wearer can wear the garment 1 without any visible difference in appearance from a garment with ordinary buttons (for example, a dress shirt).

[0065] It should be noted that the garment according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the garment body 2 is formed by sewing together a front panel 21, a back panel 22, sleeves 23, a yoke 24, and a collar 25. However, the garment according to the present invention is not limited to this, and in other embodiments, for example, the yoke 24 and / or collar 25 may not be provided.

[0067] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the upper front panel 21a and the lower front panel 21b are each provided with support parts 29, 29 facing each other. However, the garment according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in another embodiment, the support parts 29 may be provided on only one of the upper front panel 21a or the lower front panel 21b. Furthermore, in yet another embodiment of the garment according to the present invention, the front panel 21 may not be provided with support parts 29.

[0068] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the shape of the expandable portion 3 is rhombic. However, the garment according to the present invention is not limited to this, and in other embodiments, for example, the shape of the expandable portion 3 may be elliptical, rectangular, circular, or the like.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the length of the stretchable portion 3 in the length direction is longer than the length in the width direction. However, the garment according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in another embodiment, the length of the stretchable portion 3 in the length direction may be shorter than the length in the width direction.

[0070] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the form of garment 1 is a dress shirt type. However, the garment according to the present invention is not limited to this, and in other embodiments, the form of garment 1 may be a jacket, dress, cut and sewn garment, sweatshirt, fleece, suit, outerwear, sportswear, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1 clothing 11 Clothing side end 12. Sleeve attachment area 2 Clothing body part 21 Front 21a Front panel 21b Lower front panel 22 Back 22a Back pocket 23 Sleeves 23a Cufflinks 23a1 Cufflinks 23b Sword tattered 24 York 25 collar 26a Front placket on the upper front panel 26b Placket on the lower front panel 27a Joint on the upper front panel side 27b Joint on the lower front panel side 28 Decorative buttons 29 Support part 29a opening 29b Storage area 3 Telescopic part 4. Hook part L1 is a straight line along the length direction connecting one end of the garment side edge 11 and the connection point of the separated lower edge of the sleeve portion 23. L2 A straight line along the width direction connecting the pair of ends of the sleeve attachment part 12 X Umbrella etc. X1 Grip

Claims

1. A garment body having a front panel, a back panel, and sleeves, It comprises an elastic portion sewn to the side edge of the front body, the side edge of the back body, and the lower edge of the sleeve, A garment in which the stretchable portion is made of a fabric that is more stretchable than the main body of the garment.

2. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the length of the stretchable portion in the length direction is longer than the length in the width direction perpendicular to the length direction.

3. The garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the planar shape of the expandable portion is rhombic.

4. The aforementioned front panel is equipped with a support section configured to support the wearer's arms, The garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support portion is a pocket-shaped storage portion that opens upward.

5. The garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the front of the garment is provided with a hook portion configured to allow the handle of an umbrella or the like to be hooked onto it.

6. The aforementioned front panel is composed of an upper front panel and a lower front panel, at least above the chest. The garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper front panel and the lower front panel are configured to be joined by at least one selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, magnetic hooks, and snap buttons.

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