Fabric products for wet hair and combinations of fabric products for wet hair and retainers.

Abstract

By providing cloth-like products for wet hair that utilize the high water absorption properties of cellulose material, we aim to cultivate new applications and markets for biodegradable, plant-derived cellulose material, thereby contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. [Solution] A towel for wet hair is constructed using towel fabric (1A, 1B) mainly composed of plant-derived cellulose material. The towel is shaped to cover both sides of the head when worn, and the extended fabric portion (30) that extends to the front of the wearer's head is held together using a holder 5, thereby making the covering portion (SP) close to the head and able to hold wet hair.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to, for example, a towel or the like, and more particularly to a cloth-like product for wet hair used for wet hair and a combination of a cloth-like product for wet hair and a holder.

Background Art

[0002] When putting on clothes such as pajamas after washing hair in the bath or shower, in order to avoid the inconvenience of wet hair wetting the clothes, as shown in FIG. 18, a rectangular towel is wound around the head in a turban shape to hold the wet hair inside the turban, preventing the wet hair from hanging down and preventing the clothes and the like from being wet by the moisture contained in the wet hair. The need for such temporary holding of wet hair is also necessary when performing skin care such as applying cream to the face immediately before the skin dries after getting out of the bath. As something that responds to the demand for such temporary holding of wet hair, for example, there is Patent Document 1.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] On the other hand, after temporarily holding the wet hair and completing necessary tasks such as getting dressed, remove the towel from your head and dry the hair with a hairdryer or similar device. If you can absorb most of the moisture from the wet hair with the towel while it is temporarily held, you can shorten the subsequent drying process with a hairdryer.

[0006] Furthermore, rubbing wet hair with a towel to absorb the moisture can damage the hair's cuticles. To avoid this, one might consider pressing the wet hair with a towel to absorb the moisture, but conventional towels used for wet hair do not have sufficient absorbency, making this method inefficient. In other words, from the perspective of protecting the cuticles, it is ideal to absorb the moisture from wet hair by pressing rather than rubbing, but to achieve this absorption method, the towel needs to be made of a material with high water absorption.

[0007] In view of the circumstances described herein, the object of the present invention is to provide a cloth-like product for wet hair that uses a cloth-like material that softens by absorbing moisture from wet hair, making it easier to deform than before water absorption. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) A cloth product for wet hair according to a certain aspect of the present invention is a cloth product for wet hair (for example, a towel for wet hair, etc.) The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material (e.g., cellulose sponge cloth, towel fabric 1, 1A, 1B, etc.) that softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption by absorbing moisture from wet hair. In a state in which the head is sandwiched by the fabric material and the fabric material is fitted along the head, and both sides of the head are covered by the fabric material (for example, Figures 3, 8, 11, 12(C), 13, 15(B), etc.), the garment includes an excess extending portion (for example, an extending fabric portion 30, etc.) that can extend from the covering portion (for example, covering portion SP, etc.) that covers both sides of the head. The fabric-like material on both sides of the excess extension is brought together, and the covering portion is brought into close contact with the head (for example, in Figures 5, 9(B), 11(C), 12, etc.) to hold wet hair.

[0009] With this configuration, a cloth-like material that softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption by absorbing moisture from wet hair is placed along the head, and the covering portion is made to closely adhere to the head with the left and right sides of the excess extended cloth material joined together, thereby holding the wet hair in place. As a result, more moisture can be absorbed without rubbing the wet hair while it is being held by the cloth product.

[0010] (2) Preferably, the cloth product for wet hair has joining parts formed by joining the cloth material (for example, sutures 11, 12, 13, 14, etc., sutures 15, 16, 17, etc., as shown in Figures 14, 15, 16, etc.) The excess extending portion may extend from the covering portion that covers both sides of the head when the head is sandwiched between the cloth-like material and the overlapping portion is sandwiched along the head and sandwiched between the cloth-like material.

[0011] With this configuration, the cloth product for wet hair can cover both sides of the head by fitting the overlapping part to the head when worn, making it easy to wrap around the head.

[0012] (3) Preferably, in the wearing state, the excess extension portion is formed on an extension line of the cloth material along the wearer's ears and temples.

[0013] With this configuration, the excess extension portion is formed along the extension of the cloth-like material that follows the wearer's ears and temples, making it easy to make the cloth-like material adhere closely to the head.

[0014] (4) Preferably, the cloth product for wet hair has joining parts formed by joining the cloth material (for example, sutures 11, 12, 13, 14, etc., sutures 15, 16, 17, etc., as shown in Figures 14, 15, 16, etc.) The excess extending portion may extend from the covering portion that covers both sides of the head when the head is sandwiched between the cloth-like material and the overlapping portion is sandwiched along the head and sandwiched between the cloth-like material. In the aforementioned wearing state, the excess extension portion is formed on an extension line of the cloth-like material along the wearer's ears and temples. The aforementioned cloth product for wet hair is shaped so that when worn with the overlapping portion aligned along the midline of the back of the head, the cloth material conforms to the wearer's ears and temples.

[0015] With this configuration, by aligning the overlapping portion with the midline of the back of the head when worn, the fabric material conforms to the wearer's ears and temples, making it easier to wear and improve water absorption efficiency.

[0016] (5) Preferably, the wet hair is held in place by using a holder (for example, holders 4, 5, etc.) to bring the left and right fabric-like materials of the excess extension together (for example, Figures 5, 9(B), 11(C), etc.), thereby allowing the covering portion (for example, covering portion SP, etc.) to be in close contact with the head and to hold the wet hair.

[0017] With this configuration, by using a retainer, it becomes easy to hold wet hair by bringing together the left and right sides of the excess extended fabric material.

[0018] (6) Preferably, the excess extended portion (for example, the extended fabric portion 30, etc.) has fasteners (for example, a hook 3, etc.) for surrounding the wet hair with the excess extended portion.

[0019] With this configuration, the presence of a fastener allows the wet hair to be surrounded by the extended portion and easily held in place.

[0020] (7) Preferably, a notch (e.g., notch V10, etc.) is formed in a cloth-like material portion that contacts the rear side of the neck of the wearer (e.g., in FIGS. 8, 9(B), etc.) in the wearing state where both sides of the head are covered by the cloth-like material, and the notch is arranged along the rear part of the wearer's neck (e.g., in FIGS. 8, 9(B), etc.).

[0021] According to such a configuration, in the wearing state where both sides of the head are covered by the cloth-like material, since the notch is shaped to follow the rear part of the wearer's neck, it is possible to prevent the cloth-like material from floating from the base of the neck due to not having a notch, etc., and it becomes easier to conform to the wearer's head.

[0022] (8) Preferably, the state is such that both sides of the head of a person in a sitting position or a lying position are covered (e.g., in FIGS. 12(C), 13, etc.), and in the covered state, the cloth-like material is positioned on the forehead of the front head of the wearer.

[0023] According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently make the cloth-like material conform to the head of a person in a sitting position or a lying position. Also, since it does not obstruct the wearer's field of vision, it suppresses the discomfort caused by the field of vision being blocked.

[0024] (9) Preferably, in the wearing state where both sides of the head of the person having the hair washed on the shampoo stand are covered (e.g., in FIG. 13(A), etc.), the notch is positioned on the forehead of the person having the hair washed and is shaped to prevent the field of vision of the person having the hair washed from being covered by the cloth-like material.

[0025] According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently make the cloth-like material conform to the head of the person having the hair washed on the shampoo stand. Also, since it does not obstruct the field of vision of the person having the hair washed, it suppresses the discomfort caused by the field of vision being blocked.

[0026] (10) Preferably, the cloth material is positioned along the top of the head so as to sandwich the head, and the shape is such that the wearer's field of vision is not obstructed by the cloth material when the sides of the head are covered by the cloth material (see, for example, the description of the modified examples in Figures 11, 12(C), and 13).

[0027] With this configuration, the cloth material is placed along the top of the head in a way that sandwiches it, and when the cloth material covers both sides of the head, it is possible to prevent the wearer's vision from being obstructed.

[0028] (11) Preferably, the cloth material is positioned along the top of the head so as to sandwich the head with the cloth material, and a notch is formed in the portion of the cloth material that comes into contact with the forehead of the wearer when the cloth material covers both sides of the head, and the notch is positioned to conform to the forehead of the wearer's forehead (see, for example, the description of the modified examples in Figures 12(C) and 13).

[0029] With this configuration, when the sides of the head are covered with a cloth-like material, the notches can be aligned with the forehead, preventing the wearer's vision from being obstructed while also making it easier to fit the wearer's head more precisely.

[0030] (12) Preferably, the top of the head is covered with the cloth material when worn (see, for example, Figure 3, Figure 10(B), modified examples, etc.).

[0031] This configuration allows the top of the head to be covered with a fabric-like material, thereby increasing the contact area between wet hair and the fabric material.

[0032] (13) Preferably, the cloth-like material is composed of a mixed material in which cotton is added to cellulose as a raw material, and cellulose accounts for 50% by weight or more of the cloth-like material.

[0033] With this composition, the fabric material has high water absorption capacity because cellulose is used as the raw material, and because it is a blended material with added cotton, it can be given a certain degree of flexibility to the fabric product.

[0034] (14) Preferably, the cloth-like material is made of a material whose raw material is polyvinyl alcohol, and polyvinyl alcohol accounts for 50% by weight or more of the cloth-like material.

[0035] With this configuration, the fabric-like material has high water absorption capacity because polyvinyl alcohol is used as a raw material.

[0036] (15) A combination of a cloth product for wet hair and a holder according to a certain aspect of the present invention is: A combination of a cloth product for wet hair (e.g., a towel for wet hair) and a holder (e.g., holders 4, 5, etc.), The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair is The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material (e.g., cellulose sponge cloth, towel fabric 1, 1A, 1B, etc.) that softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption by absorbing moisture from the fibers. In a state in which the head is sandwiched by the fabric material and the fabric material is fitted along the head and covers both sides of the head (for example, Figures 3, 8, 11, 13, 15(B), etc.), the garment includes an excess extending portion (for example, an extending fabric portion 30, etc.) that can extend from the covering portion (for example, covering portion SP, etc.) that covers both sides of the head. By holding the left and right fabric-like materials of the excess extension portion together using the holder (for example, in Figures 5, 9(B), 11(C), and 12), the covering portion (for example, covering portion SP) can be brought into close contact with the head to hold wet hair.

[0037] With this configuration, the fabric-like material, which softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption by absorbing moisture from wet hair, can be fitted to the head, and the retainer makes it easy to hold the excess extended portion of the fabric material together on both sides. As a result, the covering can be closely fitted to the head to hold the wet hair, and more moisture can be absorbed without rubbing the wet hair while the wet hair is held in place by the fabric product.

[0038] (16) Preferably, the holder (for example, holders 4, 5, etc.) is operable with one hand and holds the wet hair by fixing and stabilizing the excess extended portion (for example, extended fabric portion 30, etc.).

[0039] With this configuration, the excess extension can be stabilized with one hand using the holder, allowing for better retention of wet hair.

[0040] (17) A cloth-like product for wet hair according to a certain aspect of the present invention is A cloth product for use on wet hair (for example, a towel for wet hair), The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material (e.g., cellulose sponge cloth, towel fabric 1, 1A, 1B, etc.) that softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption by absorbing moisture from wet hair. The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair includes a joint (for example, a seam 17, etc.) formed by joining the cloth-like materials, It includes a notch (for example, notch V10, etc.) formed by cutting out the fabric-like material portion that comes into contact with the back of the wearer's neck, The notch is positioned to follow the back of the wearer's neck. When the garment is worn with the notched portion aligned with the back of the wearer's neck, the overlapping portion can hold wet hair in place (for example, Figures 12(A), (B), etc.).

[0041] This configuration includes a joint and a notch. By positioning the notch along the back of the neck, the fabric material can be easily fitted to the head, and the joint facilitates the retention of wet hair, thereby increasing the efficiency of water absorption from the wet hair. As a result, the product, which softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption, can hold the wet hair in place, allowing for greater water absorption without rubbing the wet hair.

[0042] (18) Preferably, the cloth product for wet hair is composed of a first cloth material and a second cloth material (for example, cellulose sponge cloth, towel fabric 1A, 1B), and has a joint portion (for example, a sewn portion 15, 16, 17, etc., as shown in Figures 14, 15, 16, etc.) formed by joining the end of the first cloth material and the end of the second cloth material. The first fabric material and the second fabric material each have an excess extending portion that can extend from the covering portion covering both sides of the head when worn, with the head being sandwiched between them and the overlapping portion being sandwiched along the head.

[0043] With this configuration, the overlapping section can be positioned to conform to the head when worn, allowing both sides of the head to be covered, making it easy to wrap around the head. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0044] [Figure 1] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the three-dimensional sewing of a towel according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a diagram of a completed towel with three-dimensional stitching. [Figure 3] This diagram shows the state of use of the towel in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] (A) is a diagram showing a hair clip-type holder, and (B) is a diagram showing the extended fabric portion of a towel in use folded. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the folded extended fabric portion being held in place by a hair clip-type holder. [Figure 6]This is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of towel cutting according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view of the towel according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] This figure shows the state of use of the towel in the second embodiment. [Figure 9] (A) is a diagram showing a U-shaped holder, and (B) is a diagram showing the usage state in which the folded extended fabric portion is held in place by the U-shaped holder. [Figure 10] This diagram shows other variations of the towel. [Figure 11] This diagram shows the usage of other modified examples. [Figure 12] This diagram shows the usage of other modified examples. [Figure 13] This figure shows a towel from the second embodiment being used on a customer lying face up on a shampoo chair. [Figure 14] Here are some other examples of how to combine two towels. [Figure 15] Here are some other examples of how to combine two towels. [Figure 16] Here are some other examples of how to combine two towels. [Figure 17] This figure shows other variations of the holder. [Figure 18] This is a diagram showing the background technology. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0045] Traditionally, after washing one's hair in the bath or shower, in order to avoid the inconvenience of wet hair (hereinafter also referred to as wet hair) wetting clothing, people have wrapped a towel around their heads like a turban, as shown in Figure 18, to hold the wet hair inside the turban and prevent it from hanging down or wetting clothing due to the moisture contained in the wet hair.

[0046] However, this background technology requires wrapping a rectangular towel (also called a cloth product or textile product) around the head like a turban, and is constrained by the need to use a towel fabric made of a flexible material (such as cotton or microfiber) that makes this possible. Furthermore, wrapping a conventionally flexible towel like a turban requires technique. Simply wrapping it around the head may cause the towel to come undone and fall off while moving, or twists and kinks may form in the wrapped towel, resulting in areas where the towel does not adhere closely to wet hair. Trying to wrap the towel in a way that avoids these problems can be a cumbersome task for users who are not dexterous.

[0047] On the other hand, after temporarily holding the wet hair and completing necessary tasks such as getting dressed, remove the towel from your head and dry your hair with a hairdryer or similar device. If you can absorb most of the moisture from your wet hair with the towel while it's still wet, you can shorten the subsequent drying process with a hairdryer.

[0048] Furthermore, rubbing wet hair with a towel to absorb the moisture can damage the hair cuticles. To avoid this, one might consider pressing the wet hair with a towel to absorb the moisture, but conventional towels used for wet hair do not have sufficient absorbency, making this method inefficient. In other words, from the perspective of protecting the cuticles, it is ideal to absorb the moisture from wet hair by pressing rather than rubbing, but to achieve this absorption method, the towel needs to be made of a material with high water absorption.

[0049] Incidentally, one material with high water absorption is sponge cloth made primarily from cellulose derived from wood pulp, which is used as a kitchen counter cloth or industrial duster. Such cellulose sponge cloths have superior water absorption and retention compared to conventional materials used for wet hair (such as cotton or microfiber). This sponge cloth is made of cellulose material that expands when it comes into contact with moisture, exhibiting high water absorption. Therefore, it is conceivable to use cellulose cloth to construct towel fabric instead of conventional fiber materials.

[0050] Furthermore, it is preferable that the sponge cloth be made of a hybrid material (mixed material) to which cotton is added as a reinforcing fiber to provide a pleasant feel and flexibility. Preferably, the mixing ratio of cellulose to cotton is 70% cellulose and 30% cotton. Thus, the sponge cloth is a material known as a cellulose sponge cloth, cellulose cloth, or cellulose sheet, and compared to ordinary towel products for absorbing wet hair (for example, 100% cotton), it has high water absorption and retention capacity due to the porous structure of cellulose and is also quick-drying. As mentioned above, it is used, for example, as a water-absorbing product for kitchen dusters, car washes, and other industrial dusters.

[0051] Using a cellulose sponge cloth, which has excellent water absorption properties, as the material for towels offers the advantage of superior water absorption and retention. When the towel comes into contact with wet hair, it absorbs a large amount of water, allowing it to absorb more moisture, thus enabling the aforementioned "absorption method."

[0052] However, cellulose sponge cloths are stiff and inflexible when dry, making them unsuitable for everyday use, conforming to the human head. Furthermore, their stiffness can generate greater friction than typical fabric products, making them unsuitable for use as a general-purpose towel material that can be rubbed.

[0053] Furthermore, cellulose sponge cloth has excellent water absorption but is hard and difficult to deform (bend) when dry, and softens when it absorbs water. Because it is hard and lacks flexibility when dry, a new problem arose: it is difficult to make it adhere to hair when dry and is difficult to process. For this reason, even though it is a material with excellent water absorption, it is hard and difficult to deform when dry and softens when it absorbs water, so the idea of ​​using it in textile products for wet hair has not existed until now.

[0054] Therefore, the inventors diligently conducted research to overturn this conventional wisdom and have come up with a method to make a material that is highly absorbent but hard and resistant to deformation when dry, and softens when it absorbs water, usable in textile products for wet hair. Specifically, they shifted the approach of wiping away moisture from wet hair from the conventional method to absorbing it, and by considering the properties of cellulose sponge cloth and making improvements to its shape and other aspects, they made it easy to use in a way that conforms to the shape of the human head. In this way, because the fabric has higher water absorption capacity than conventional towel fabric, a large portion of the moisture from wet hair can be absorbed by the towel while the hair is temporarily held, thus contributing to a reduction in the drying time of the subsequent hair dryer.

[0055] Furthermore, PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) is a material with similar properties to this cellulose sponge cloth. It has excellent water absorption, but is hard and difficult to deform (difficult to bend) when dry, and softens when it absorbs water.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a material with superior water absorption refers to a material that has superior water absorption compared to conventional towels used for hair drying (for example, so-called microfiber towels made of cotton, polyester, or nylon). This water absorption is evaluated by, for example, the rate of water absorption, the amount of water absorbed, etc. As a method of evaluating water absorption, for example, a test method utilizing capillary action (water absorption (JIS L 1907)) is used, and the material is one that shows higher values ​​when compared to towels made of cotton or polyester, which are commonly used as towels.

[0057] The following describes the results of a comparative experiment on water absorption between the towel fabric used in this embodiment and conventional towel fabric. As the conventional towel fabric, a so-called microfiber towel made of a polyester and nylon blend, commercially available as a hair drying towel, was used. First, the towel fabric used in this embodiment and the conventional towel fabric were each cut to a size of 25cm x 25cm, the sizes were adjusted, and each was rolled into quarters and then folded in half again. Then, graduated cylinders containing 80ml of water each were prepared, and each towel was placed in the graduated cylinder simultaneously to test the water absorption capacity (speed). As a result, 4 minutes and 25 seconds after the towels were placed in the graduated cylinders, the amount of water remaining in the graduated cylinder containing the towel fabric of this embodiment was 0ml, while the graduated cylinder containing the conventional towel fabric still had 50ml of water remaining. Thus, it can be seen that the towel fabric used in this embodiment is a material with significantly superior water absorption capacity and absorption speed compared to the material of conventional hair drying towels.

[0058] Furthermore, the towel fabric of this embodiment is particularly stiff and resistant to deformation when dry (for example, when not in contact with moisture such as wet hair, or when the moisture content is at equilibrium with the moisture in the atmosphere). This stiffness is such that, for example, when one piece of fabric is folded in half, conventional towel fabric can maintain its folded shape under its own weight, whereas the fabric used in this embodiment is made of a material that cannot be folded under its own weight without forming a crease, or a material that leaves wrinkles or cracks on the surface when the folded fabric is unfolded. Such materials are difficult to sew, as a sewing machine needle does not easily pass through them, and there is a risk of the fabric tearing if the stitches are pulled too hard, or the sewn threads breaking easily.

[0059] Furthermore, since the towel fabric used in this embodiment is intended for use with wet hair, it is preferable to use a material that softens and becomes more easily deformable than before water absorption, rather than a material that loses strength and becomes brittle when it absorbs moisture and is likely to tear or rip when it is made to conform to the head (for example, general paper material). It is also preferable to use a material that can be washed and reused like a conventional towel, rather than a material that becomes unusable after one use, such as a single-use (disposable) product.

[0060] As described above, the towel fabric used in this embodiment has excellent water absorption, but it is difficult to conform to the head, making it inconvenient to use, and the idea of ​​using it on hair never occurred to anyone. However, the inventor focused on the water absorption capacity of this towel fabric and devised a way to improve its usability by modifying its shape to conform to the head. Furthermore, in forming the shape that conforms to the head, a method was adopted to form the shape in a way that would not damage the fabric, given that it is a difficult material to sew.

[0061] [First Embodiment] A cloth product for wet hair according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5.

[0062] Figure 1 illustrates the method for creating a textile product (towel) for wet hair by sewing towel fabric 1 in a three-dimensional manner. Towel fabric 1 is a sponge cloth that primarily uses cellulose derived from wood pulp as its main material. Such plant-derived cellulose materials are naturally occurring and are biodegradable, meaning they are broken down by microorganisms when buried in the soil, making them environmentally friendly. Therefore, constructing textile products for wet hair using such cellulose fibers contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

[0063] The towel fabric shown in Figure 1 is a roughly rectangular towel fabric with a thickness of approximately 2 mm. The roughly triangular portions at the upper and lower right edges (shaded areas) are cut along the line between points A and B (cutting line L1) and the line between points A' and B' (cutting line L1'), and a portion of the upper and lower parts (near the center in the longitudinal direction in Figure 1) are cut into a roughly triangular shape (shaded area) consisting of points E, F and G (cutting line L2) and points E', F' and G' (cutting line L2'). The cutting along cutting lines L1, L1', and cutting lines L2 and L2' is done in a way that rounds (curves) the corners. The surface shown in Figure 1 is the surface opposite to the surface that touches the head.

[0064] Furthermore, the areas indicated by the thick lines in Figure 1 are the sewn parts. The lines indicated by reference numerals 101, 102a, 102b, and 102c are mountain folds. The lengths of the cutting lines L1 and L1', where the upper and lower ends on the right side are cut, roughly correspond to the average length from the center of the posterior neck to the vicinity of the mastoid process behind one ear. The triangular angles ∠EFG that make up the cutting lines L2 and L2', where parts of the upper and lower longitudinal sections of the towel fabric 1 in Figure 1 are cut, are obtuse angles. Also, the length between points E and F roughly corresponds to the length from the temple to the vicinity of the intersection of the frontal and temporal parts of the hairline. The length between points F and G roughly corresponds to the average length from the vicinity of the intersection of the frontal and temporal parts of the hairline to the vicinity of the center of the forehead at the hairline. In this embodiment, the towel fabric 1 shrinks by approximately 10-20% in both length and width after use and drying from an unused state, so it is desirable to take into account the length after this shrinkage.

[0065] In this embodiment, the towel fabric 1 is folded in a mountain fold: the central mountain fold portion 101, the mountain fold portion 102a between sides 12a and 12b, the mountain fold portion 102b between sides 13a and 13b, and the mountain fold portion 102c between sides 14a and 14b. The thick edges 11a and 11b, 12a and 12b, 13a and 13A', and 14a and 14b are then overlapped and sewn together using an overlock sewing machine while cutting the seam allowance. When sides 11a and 11b, 12a and 12b, 13a and 13A', and 14a and 14b are sewn together, the mountain fold portions 102a, 102b, and 102c are cut off as seam allowances.

[0066] The length of the suture 12 formed by overlapping and suturing sides 12a and 12b is approximately equivalent to the average length of the midline of the head, from the center of the posterior neck to the vicinity of the golden point (the intersection of the line passing from the tip of the chin through the tops of both ears and the midline). The lengths of the suture 13 formed by overlapping and suturing sides 13a and 13b, and the suture 14 formed by overlapping and suturing sides 14a and 14b, when sutured (when points C and D, and points C' and D' are aligned to a single point), are such that the lengths between points B and C, and between points B' and C', are approximately equivalent to the average length from the vicinity of the mastoid process behind one ear to the vicinity of the top of the ear, and the lengths between points D and E, and between points D' and E', are approximately equivalent to the average length from the vicinity of the top of the ear to the vicinity of the temple. This shape allows the towel to cover the head in a way that follows the line between the ears and temples when wrapped around the head. Because the extended portion 30 is formed on the extension of the line between the ears and temples, it becomes easier to make the towel fit more snugly against the head.

[0067] In this way, by folding the towel fabric 1 along the central mountain fold 101 and overlapping and sewing the edges (the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the towel fabric 1 in Figure 1), a towel for wet hair is created that is sewn (three-dimensional sewing) to form a three-dimensional shape that wraps around the back of the head. If the fiber material used for ordinary towel fabric is cotton or microfiber, it is elastic, so for example, it is easy to conform to the shape of the head just by pulling the fabric, and it has a high degree of freedom when dry, so even if needle holes are made by sewing, the fabric is less likely to tear. On the other hand, towel fabric 1 made from cellulose sponge cloth is a hard fabric when dry, as mentioned above, so if it is not sewn loosely, it will tear. It is desirable to set the spacing (pitch) of the stitches when sewing to about 3 mm. If it is less than 3 mm, there is a risk that the sewn part will tear when used. Also, if the shape is not designed to conform to the head in advance, it is difficult to conform to the head due to its lack of elasticity, so this three-dimensional sewing method was adopted.

[0068] Figure 2 shows an example of a wet hair towel 1, completed by three-dimensional sewing using this method, viewed from the reverse side (the side that covers the head, the covering part SP side). The state in which the seams 11, 12, 13, and 14 shown in Figure 1 are overlapped and sewn together corresponds to 11, 12, 13, and 14 in Figure 2. The towel is worn so that, for example, the seam 12 is positioned on the midline of the back of the wearer's (user's / wearer's) head. The formation of seams 13 and 14 allows the back of the head to be covered with the towel fabric 1.

[0069] The worn state is shown in Figure 3. When the towel for wet hair is worn with the seam 12 positioned at the back of the wearer's head and covering both sides of the head, a portion of the towel for wet hair extends towards the front of the wearer's head. This excess extended portion (hereinafter referred to as the "extended fabric portion 30") is provided with a hook 3 (a combination of snap buttons), which is an example of a fastener. The wearer leans forward and lets their wet hair hang down in front of them, and the extended fabric portion 30 is used to hold some of the moisture in place. After that, the wet hair is wrapped in the extended fabric portion 30 and fastened with the hook 3, thereby temporarily holding the wearer's wet hair in place. In addition, the cutting lines L1 and L1' in Figure 1, which are joined at one end by the seam 12, form a notch V1 along the back of the wearer's neck. Furthermore, when attaching the wet hair towel, the procedure may be to first position the seam 12 along the head, and then use it by sandwiching the head between the parts corresponding to the seams 13 and 14. Even in this case, it is preferable to first absorb some of the moisture from the wet hair with the extended fabric portion 30 to soften the towel fabric, and then attach it along the back of the head. This is because it makes it easier to conform the towel fabric to the head.

[0070] In this temporary holding state, the extended fabric portion 30 is folded as shown in Figure 4(B). Next, the folded extended fabric portion 30 is held in place by a hair clip-type holder 4 (see Figure 4(A)), which prevents the wearer's wet hair from hanging forward. This state is shown in Figure 5. In other words, the extended fabric portion 30 forms a sagging prevention section that holds the wearer's wet hair and prevents it from hanging forward. Furthermore, by holding the extended fabric portion 30 with the holder 4 in a folded state, the extended fabric portion 30 can be pulled forward and tied, making it possible to hold wet hair by keeping the inside of the covering portion SP in close contact with the head regardless of the wearer's head size.

[0071] As described above, the cellulose towel fabric 1 is hard when dry, but when it comes into contact with moisture, it absorbs water, expands, and becomes more flexible, increasing its degree of freedom. In other words, it becomes easier to bend compared to when dry. Therefore, when dry, its three-dimensional shape makes it easy to adhere to the head, and after absorbing water, it becomes easy to fold and bend. Furthermore, even after absorbing water, it remains firmer than conventional towels for wet hair, so the extended fabric portion 30 is easy to bend, and yet it is easy to hold the extended fabric portion 30 with one hand, making it easy to stabilize with the holder 4.

[0072] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the textile product (towel) for wet hair will be described based on Figures 6 to 9.

[0073] A method for creating a textile product (towel) for wet hair by cutting towel fabric 1 will be explained using Figures 6 and 7. Towel fabric 1 is a sponge cloth that uses cellulose derived from wood pulp as the main material, similar to the first embodiment, and is preferably a hybrid material (mixed material) sponge cloth that has cotton added as a reinforcing fiber to give it a pleasant feel and flexibility. In the second embodiment, the towel fabric 1 used is first cut along the longitudinal direction at the cutting line L12 so that the towel fabric 1, which is a rectangle with a thickness of approximately 2 mm in a dry, unused state, is divided into two parts in the short half, as shown in Figure 6, forming the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B. In addition, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B each have a roughly triangular (shaded) portion between point H and point I at one end of each corner cut with a curve along cutting lines L10 and L10'. Points H and I, which are the corners formed by the cutting, are cut with a curved shape. Furthermore, the fabric is cut diagonally from points H and H' towards the intersection with cutting line L12, along cutting lines L13 and L13'. As an example of the size of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B, they are formed so that the short side is approximately 24 cm, the longest long side (the longitudinal direction with one end at points H and H') is approximately 44 cm, and the length of cutting line L12 is approximately 41 cm.

[0074] From points H and H', which are at one end of the cutting lines L10 and L10' on the left side in the shorter direction, the edges 15a of the first towel fabric 1A and the edge 15b of the second towel fabric 1B, formed between these points and the intersection with cutting line L12, are overlapped and sewn together using an overlock stitch. The lengths of the cutting lines L10 and L10' are approximately equivalent to the average length from, for example, the center of the posterior neck to the vicinity of the mastoid process behind one ear. In this embodiment, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B shrink by about 10-20% in both the length and width after drying from an unused state, so it is desirable to consider the length after this shrinkage.

[0075] Referring to Figure 7, this is a perspective view of a towel for wet hair made by overlocking the edges of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B shown in Figure 6 with a serger. When edges 15a and 15b are overlapped and sewn together, a seam 15 is formed. In the figure, 3 is a fastener (hook 3). When the towel is worn with the seam 15 positioned on the midline of the wearer's occipital region, both sides of the head can be covered by the covering portion SP. In this state, a hook 3 (a combination of snap buttons), which is an example of a fastener, is attached to the extended fabric portion 30 that extends toward the front of the wearer's head. As shown in Figure 6, the attachment point for the hook 3 is approximately 15 mm toward the cutting line L12 from the longitudinal direction (the line between points I and J and the line between points I' and J') cut by the cutting lines L10 and L10' of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B, and approximately 31 mm toward the longitudinal direction (towards the forehead when worn) from points H and H' (towards the back of the neck when worn) on the right side of the short direction in Figure 6 (also referred to as the first hook). Furthermore, the second hook 3 is formed further toward the longitudinal outer side of the extended fabric portion 30 (towards the front of the wearer when worn) than the formation position of the first hook. Also, V10 in the figure is a curved cutout formed by the connection of the cutting lines L10 and L10' in Figure 6, and it comes into contact with the nape of the neck of the wearer when worn. Although the example shown illustrates cutting lines L10 and L10' as curves that follow the shape of the neck, they may also be straight lines.

[0076] The wearer leans forward with their wet hair hanging down in front, and the extended fabric portion 30 is used to hold and absorb some of the moisture. After that, the wet hair is wrapped in the extended fabric portion 30 and fastened with the hook 3, so that the wearer's wet hair is held in place by the extended fabric portion 30. This held state is shown in Figure 8. As shown in Figure 8, when worn, the cutout portion V10 is in contact with the nape of the wearer's neck, and the sides of the wet hair towel cover both of the wearer's ears. The shape of the towel in this embodiment makes it possible to cover the head in a way that follows the line between the ears and temples when the head is wrapped. Because the extended portion 30 is formed on the extension of the line between the ears and temples, it is easier to make the towel fit more closely to the head. As a result, there is the advantage that moisture from the wet hair near the wearer's ears can also be absorbed.

[0077] Furthermore, the design is not limited to covering both ears; the design may also be such that both ears are exposed when the wet hair towel is worn. For example, the positions of points I and I', which are in the longitudinal direction of the towel fabric 1 along the cutting lines L10 and L10' exemplified in Figure 6, may be shifted to the right in Figure 6, and the length of the cutting lines L10 and L10' may be cut to a length that roughly corresponds to the length from the center of the back of the neck to the temples, thereby exposing both ears. Regarding the order of operations when putting on the wet hair towel, the sutured portion 15 may be placed along the head first, and then the head may be sandwiched between the sutures. Even in this case, it is desirable to first absorb some of the moisture from the wet hair with the extended fabric portion 30 to soften the towel fabric before putting it on. This makes it easier to conform the towel fabric to the head.

[0078] Next, a method for fixing the extended fabric portion 30 will be described. As mentioned above, the towel fabric 1 used in the wet hair towel of the present invention is a hard material made from cellulose, and when needle holes are made, they easily lead to tears, making sewing more difficult than with conventional towels, so attaching hook-and-loop fasteners or the like is not easy. Also, although the towel fabric 1 is hard and shrinks when dry, it expands and becomes flexible when it absorbs moisture, so if the fixing method is loose, there is a risk that the fixed towel will come off as it absorbs water. However, if the holder (fixing device) is used with both hands, the extended fabric portion 30 will come undone, and the wet hair will fall out. Therefore, it is inconvenient unless the method allows the extended portion of the towel to be held with one hand and fixed with the other. For example, it is difficult to firmly tie the extended fabric portion 30 with an elastic band without using both hands. Also, snaps like hooks 3 are good for temporary fastening, but they cannot flexibly accommodate the head circumference, which varies from person to person, for permanent fixing.

[0079] Therefore, in this invention, a U-shaped holder 5 shown in Figure 9(A) is used as a fastener that is easy to attach with one hand, can accommodate any amount of hair that is sandwiched within the extended fabric portion 30, and can easily accommodate any wearer's head circumference. This holder 5 is made of wire coated with PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which is commonly called a cable tie and used to bundle cords, and is therefore water-resistant and can be freely bent through plastic deformation. A wearer holds the holder 5 in one hand and the extended fabric portion 30 in the other hand, and places the holder 5 on the towel so that the U-shaped bent portion of the holder 5 covers the extended fabric portion 30 from above or below. Then, by pinching and twisting the fixing parts X and Y, which are the ends of the U-shape, with the fingers of one hand, the holder 5 can be fixed in the wearer's preferred position. In this way, the extended fabric portion 30 can be easily tied with the holder 5 with a single touch.

[0080] Figure 9(B) shows the state in which a portion of the extended fabric portion 30 (for example, the base (the part adjacent to the wearer's forehead)) is tied with the U-shaped holder 5 shown in Figure 9(A), and the extended fabric portion 30 is positioned on the top of the wearer's head. The extended fabric portion 30 can be pulled forward and tied with the holder 5, allowing the covering portion SP (the inside of the wet hair towel) to be in close contact with the head and hold wet hair regardless of the wearer's head size. In this state, the inconvenience of the wearer's hair hanging forward can be prevented. In other words, the extended fabric portion 30 and the holder 5 constitute a sagging prevention section that holds the wearer's wet hair and prevents it from hanging forward. This sagging prevention state can be achieved with only the wearer's hands, and after achieving this sagging prevention state, the wearer becomes hands-free and can use both hands to perform other tasks (for example, putting on clothes or doing facial skincare). In addition, since the area near the top of the head is partially open, it is less likely to get stuffy. Note that the towel in this embodiment may be used in conjunction with a hair dryer. For example, one can cover the head with a towel and then apply the warm air from the hairdryer to the head, or one can cover the head with a towel, open the top of the head, and allow the warm air from the hairdryer to enter from the top. Because the towel fabric in this embodiment has adequate breathability, the warm air from the hairdryer does not get trapped inside the towel, allowing the air to circulate throughout the hair, and thus drying the hair more efficiently and quickly.

[0081] [Differentiation]

[0082] Figures 10 to 17 below show modified examples of the present invention. Figure 10 shows a modified example relating to the sewing of a towel for wet hair. Figure 10(A) shows a towel fabric 1 that has been bent by a bending portion 103 and then sewn together at both ends. For example, the right end of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B exemplified in Figure 6 are joined together to form a single piece of fabric, and the portion corresponding to this right end is bent as the bending portion 103. The overlapping and sewn seam in Figure 10(A) corresponds to the seam 15 of the second embodiment, and the notch formed below the seam 15 corresponds to the notch V10. For example, since the towel for wet hair can be worn around the neck, even if you let go of the towel while it is being held in place within the extended fabric portion 30 before wearing and allowing the towel fabric to absorb water from the wet hair, it is possible to prevent the towel from falling.

[0083] Figure 10(B) shows a towel fabric 1 that has been folded at the central fold 104, with one end overlapping and then cut and sewn to form an arc shape. In the wet hair towel in Figure 10(B), the seam 16 is cut so that it follows the midline from the forehead to the protruding part of the occipital bone. For example, the mountain fold 101 of the rectangular towel fabric 1 exemplified in Figure 1 may be folded as the fold 104 in Figure 10(B), and then cut with an overlock sewing machine and sewn to form the seam 16.

[0084] Figure 11 shows an example of wearing Figure 10(B). The towel fabric in Figure 10(B) is for short or medium-length hair and is formed to be about 6-7 cm shorter in the longitudinal direction compared to the towel fabric of the second embodiment (see Figures 7-9(A) and (B)). Figure 11(A) is a front view of the wet hair towel in Figure 10(B) worn from the forehead, and Figure 11(B) is a side view. As shown in Figure 11(B), the folded portion 104 can be an excess portion that extends from the head near the occipital bone. In other words, the folded portion 104 can become an extended fabric portion 30. For this reason, for example, the towel fabric 1 may be fixed near the occipital bone with a retainer 5 or retainer 4. Alternatively, the wet hair may be placed inside the extended fabric portion 30 and the retainer may be used to hold only the towel fabric without attaching the retainer together with the wet hair. Therefore, the shape shown in Figure 10(B) is suitable for people with short hair or hair that is not very long or thick, and even if the hair dries before you put on the wet hair towel and start blow-drying, the nape of the neck will not dry in an upturned position, so after absorbing water with the wet hair towel, it will dry in a natural hairstyle.

[0085] Figure 10(C) shows a modified version of the towel for wet hair illustrated in the second embodiment, with a change in the location of the seam. In the second embodiment described above, an example was explained in which the edges 15a and 15b of the towel fabric 1, cut as illustrated in Figure 6, are overlapped and sewn together to form a seam 15. In Figure 10(C), the edges between points I and J and between points I' and J' are overlapped and sewn together, starting from points I and I' where the cutting line L10, cut to follow the back of the neck, intersects with the longitudinal direction of the towel 1, and ending at points J and J' at the right corner. In other words, the longitudinal edges of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B that are opposite (facing) the cutting line L12 are overlapped and sewn together. When the edges between points I and J and the edges between points I' and J' are overlapped and sewn together, a seam 17 is formed.

[0086] Figure 12 shows an example of using the wet hair towel shown in Figure 10(C). Figure 10(C) is designed to be easy to use when absorbing moisture from wet hair within the towel, without being attached to the head and fixed with a holder or the like (when it is not necessary to hold and fix it). The front and back are reversed compared to the second embodiment, so the notch V10 is used upside down. For example, as illustrated in Figures 12(A) and 12(B), even when upside down, the cutting lines L10 and L10' that constitute the notch V10 in the second embodiment are approximately the length from the center of the posterior neck to the vicinity of the mastoid process behind one ear, so they follow the nape of the neck. With the cutting lines L10 and L10' following the neck in this way, the extended fabric portion 30 that extends to the rear of the head is used to sandwich bundles of hair from below into the wet hair towel. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 12(C), the notch V10 can be spread to conform to the forehead, and the wet hair towel can be placed over the head from above. Even if the towel shown in Figure 12(C) is shifted forward (towards the front of the face), the curve of the notch V10 will conform to the hairline of the forehead, preventing the towel from getting in the way of the face. In this way, the towel fabric 1, which has superior water absorption compared to conventional towel fabrics, is shaped to easily conform to the neck, forehead, and other parts of the head, leading to a significant reduction in drying time for wet hair, even when not fixed by temporary holding. Furthermore, since the wet hair towel in the shape of Figure 10(C) is sewn in the longitudinal direction, it is easier to trap wet hair. Therefore, the contact area of ​​wet hair with the wet hair towel is increased, leading to a significant reduction in drying time for wet hair. Note that even with the wet hair towel in the shape of Figure 10(C) exemplified in Figure 12, a holder may be used to maintain contact between the wet hair and the towel. For example, after using a towel designed for wet hair to hold wet hair in place and closing it, you can use a holder to secure the towel so that it doesn't come undone.

[0087] In the towel fabrics of the second embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 9 and the modified examples shown in Figures 10(A), (B), and (C), gathers may be formed in positions that allow the towel to adhere more closely to the spherical shape of the head, or in positions that make it easier to bundle the excess extended portion of the towel (extended fabric portion 30). For example, by forming gathers along the cutting line L12 of the first towel fabric 1A and the cutting line L12 of the second towel fabric 1B in the second embodiment, the towel will be shaped to adhere more closely to the head. In the modified examples shown in Figures 10(A), (B), and (C), forming gathers on the top side of the towel when in use will also result in a shape that allows the towel to adhere more closely to the head. Alternatively, gathers may be provided in a portion of the cutting line L12, and the head may be sandwiched between the gathered portion to form a bag-shaped covering portion SP that covers the head in a manner that conforms to its spherical shape. In this case, gathers may not be provided in the portion corresponding to the excess extended portion.

[0088] Furthermore, by forming gathers in the excess extended portion (extended fabric portion 30) that is held in a tightened state by the holder, it becomes easier to bundle when holding with the holder. For example, when combining with a holder 4 that folds the extended fabric portion 30 as the holder, gathers may be added to the extended fabric portion 30 so that the length in the longitudinal direction (horizontal) in Figure 6 is shortened, thereby reducing the length of the wet hair towel and making it easier to fold. Alternatively, when combining with a holder 5 that ties the area near the boundary between the extended fabric portion 30 and the forehead as the holder, gathers may be added to the extended fabric portion 30 so that the short direction is shortened near the position where the holder 5 is attached to the towel fabric 1A and 1B (for example, around where the first hook 3 is attached), making it easier to tie with the holder 5. These gathers are formed by sewing with an overlock sewing machine. For example, when creating gathers that shorten the length, the fabric in the length direction may be partially overlapped and sewn over an area corresponding to about half of the length in the short direction, as illustrated in the seams 12, 13, and 14 in Figure 1. Alternatively, when creating gathers that shorten the short direction, the fabric in the short direction may be partially overlapped and a portion of the extended fabric portion 30 in the length direction may be sewn, as described above. Furthermore, when sewing to form the gathers, the excess fabric may be trimmed with an overlock stitch while overcasting, as in the seams 12, 13, and 14 in Figure 1. When the gathers are formed to make the towel ball-shaped, the gathered seams can be aligned with the head to cover it.

[0089] As an alternative to gathering, another way to make the towel fit more snugly against the head is to create multiple cuts in the towel, starting from the top of the head and extending partway down (for example, up to halfway down the shorter side of the towel) when in use. This makes it easier to fold the towel towards the top of the head. However, as mentioned earlier, because towel fabric is stiff and easily torn, shear force may concentrate at the tip of the cuts, potentially causing the towel to tear. To prevent this tearing, it is possible to create notches, such as circular or elliptical curves, at the tip of each cut to avoid the concentration of shear force.

[0090] In addition, as a variation of the three-dimensionally sewn towel for wet hair of the first embodiment, a portion of the mountain fold portion 101 in the center of the towel fabric, or the portion from the mountain fold portion 101 to the intersection with the seam portion 12 (or near the intersection), may be cut so that the extended fabric portion 30 is divided into two. For example, while pulling one of the two sides, the wet hair can be held in place by the towel fabric between it and the three-dimensional seam at the back of the head, and the head can be wrapped with the other side of the two sides. After that, the head can be further wrapped with the side of the two sides that was being pulled. In this case as well, it is desirable to form a notch consisting of the aforementioned curve at the cutting end so as to suppress the concentration of shear force. As mentioned above, the corners of the cutting lines L1, L1' and L2, L2' in the first embodiment, and points H, H', I, I' in the second embodiment, which were exemplified as being cut with a curved shape to account for the shear force due to the characteristics of the towel fabric 1, may be cut without a curve. However, it is particularly desirable to add a curve to parts corresponding to the valleys of the cuts, such as points F, F' in Figure 1.

[0091] Furthermore, the wet hair towel described above is versatile and can be used to absorb the wet hair of a person being washed in a seated or lying position at a shampoo station used in beauty salons and nursing / medical care settings. For example, with the wet hair towel of the second embodiment, referring to Figure 13, the wet hair towel may be placed along the forehead of the person being washed, for example, as illustrated in Figure 13(A), with the notch V10 positioned on the person's forehead. Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 13(B), the wet hair towel may be used upside down compared to Figure 13(A), with the cutting line L12 aligned along the forehead and the notch V10 positioned towards the back of the head. Depending on the shape of the person's head, either the notch V10 or the cutting line L12 on the opposite side of the notch V10 can be used along the forehead. This has the advantage of preventing the inconvenience of the person having their hair washed being covered by the towel fabric.

[0092] Furthermore, the wet hair towel may be shaped to conform to the forehead when worn, with the seam 15 positioned at the top of the person's head and covering both sides of the person's head. For example, the notch V10 may be positioned further towards the extended fabric portion 30 (to the right in Figure 6) than points I and I' as illustrated in Figure 6, so that the V-shape of the notch V10 becomes wider. In this way, wet hair towels of various shapes can be created to suit the shape of the person's forehead.

[0093] Furthermore, even with the shape of the wet hair towel exemplified in Figure 10(C), it can be used from the back of the head, as exemplified in Figures 12(A) and (B), making it easier to absorb moisture from the wet hair of the person being washed when washing someone else's hair in a beauty salon or nursing / medical setting. Also, even with the towel shape of Figure 10(C), the cutting line L10 corresponding to the notch V10 in the second embodiment may be used along the forehead of the person being washed.

[0094] Alternatively, for example, without bending forward, one could use the extended fabric portion 30 to hold down the hair, suspend the hanging wet hair to absorb the water, then gather the hair into a ponytail at the back of the head, and then place the wet hair into the wet hair towel. For example, in the first embodiment, one could place the wet hair towel along the back of the head with the seam portion 12 aligned, and the wet hair contained within the three-dimensional shape of the seams 12, 13, and 14 (for example, by folding the ends of the wet hair from the nape of the neck). After that, by pulling the extended fabric portion 30 forward, the three-dimensional shape formed by the seams 12, 13, and 14 is aligned with the back of the head, and the wet hair is held inside the three-dimensional shape.

[0095] Similarly, in the second embodiment, the notched portion V10 is aligned with the neck, the wet hair held in place by one hand at the suture portion 15 is secured, and the extended fabric portion 30 is pulled forward, thereby holding the wet hair at the back of the head. Subsequently, the extended fabric portion 30 is fixed by the holding portion 5 and the holding device 4, leaving both hands free. In this way, the location where the wet hair is held may differ depending on the wearer's hair volume and length. Regardless of where the wet hair is fixed, because it is firmer than conventional towel fabrics, it is easier to achieve stability with less force, making it easier to position the towel against the head.

[0096] As a variation of the towel of the second embodiment, the cutting lines L12 may be overlapped and sewn together. This allows the wet hair towel of the second embodiment to be used as a hat. Alternatively, only a portion of the cutting line L12 may be sewn, rather than the entire cutting line L12. For example, the portion other than the extended fabric portion 30 (for example, a length that can cover the head when the wet hair towel of the second embodiment is worn on an average-sized head) may be sewn.

[0097] Furthermore, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B may be formed not only by cutting along the cutting line L12 in the longitudinal center of the towel fabric 1 as illustrated in Figure 6, but also by cutting the towel fabric 1 in the short direction. In other words, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B may be continuous in the short direction, as shown in Figure 10(A). Alternatively, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B may be formed by cutting along this continuous short direction (i.e., by cutting the portion corresponding to the bent portion 103 in Figure 10(A)). As an example of the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B being continuous in the short direction, the portion corresponding to the seam 15 may be continuous, and they may be cut at the portion corresponding to the bent portion 103 in Figure 10(A) and have no seam. In this case, the cutting lines L10 and L10' in Figure 6 are cut in one continuous manner, forming a notch V10. In this way, even if there is no suture, cutting in such a way as to form a notch V10 makes it easy to conform to the back of the neck. By doing so, it is possible to form a shape corresponding to the opened shape of the wet hair towel of the second embodiment described with reference to Figure 7, etc. Also, when the cutting lines L10 and L10' in Figure 6 are cut in one continuous manner and a notch L10 is formed, gathers may be provided at a position corresponding to the position where the retainer 5 is attached (for example, a stitch is made in the short direction, approximately halfway, at a position that roughly corresponds on average to the intersection of the extended fabric portion 30 and the forehead (near the point where the extended fabric portion 30 contacts the forehead)).

[0098] Furthermore, in the example where the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B are continuous in the short direction, if the portion corresponding to the seam 15 is continuous, the notch V10 does not need to be formed. The towel may have a rectangular shape with right angles at the corners, but preferably it is cut out in a gentle V shape. The towel material used in this embodiment is easier to deform than conventional materials used to absorb moisture contained in hair (such as cotton, polyester, or so-called microfiber towels made from nylon, etc.), not only when dry but also after absorbing water, but it is hard and difficult to deform, so it is not easy to conform to the shape of the head. By making it these shapes, when the head is wrapped, it becomes possible to cover the head in a way that follows the line between the ears and temples. In this way, by forming the extended portion 30 on the extension of the line between the ears and temples, it becomes easier to make the towel fit more closely to the head.

[0099] Furthermore, the first towel fabric 1A and the second towel fabric 1B do not necessarily have to be cut from a single towel fabric 1; they may be cut from different towel fabrics 1.

[0100] Furthermore, in forming the towel shape (outline) as described in the second embodiment, a notch V10 may be formed by cutting and trimming a portion of the fabric so that the towel's outline fits the neck (the outer shape follows the back of the neck). Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 8, the notch V10 may be formed by cutting in a way that creates a bulge (addition) to form a portion that covers the wearer's ears, and the bulge that covers the ears may be formed on the extension of the notch V10. In other words, the towel's shape may be formed by cutting in a way that trims (creates a valley), or by cutting in a way that creates a bulge (creates a mountain).

[0101] Furthermore, the notch V10 may be formed by joining another component. For example, by combining multiple components of the same material but with different shapes, a shape similar to the notch V10 can be formed by adding components rather than cutting, making it easier to conform to the shape of the head.

[0102] Referring to Figures 14 to 16, other embodiments of the method for joining towel fabrics 1 (method for forming the joint of towels corresponding to the seam) will be described. First, as an example of overlapping and sewing fabrics together, as shown in Figure 14(A), the fabrics may be sewn with an overlock sewing machine, or they may be sewn using a method other than overlock sewing. For example, as shown in Figure 14(B), they may be sewn in a straight line, or they may be sewn in a zigzag pattern.

[0103] In addition, two or more towel fabrics 1 (for example, towel fabrics 1A and 1B) may be overlapped by methods other than sewing. For example, as shown in Figure 14(C), two or more towel fabrics 1 may be overlapped using a member shaped like a bookbinding rail, or as shown in Figure 14(G), the towel fabrics 1 may be overlapped using a hook 3. Specifically, Figure 14(C) shows an example in which the overlapped towel fabrics 1 are sandwiched between a bookbinding rail (such as the rail portion of a rail-type clear holder) used for binding documents, or a rail-shaped member 6 of a similar shape. Figure 14(D) is an example of a cross-section of Figure 14(C), showing an example in which the towel fabrics 1 are sandwiched between a bookbinding rail-shaped member. The towel fabric 1 used in this embodiment is made of a harder material than conventional towel fabrics for hair drying, making it easier to insert and fix the rail-shaped member 6, and reducing costs compared to sewing. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14(E), two or more towel fabrics 1 may be temporarily fixed by pressing or bonding them together using a component such as a staple, a fastening component 7 such as thread, or an adhesive, and then, as illustrated in Figure 14(F), a rail may be inserted. This increases the strength of the overlapping portion. In this way, by fixing them using a rail-shaped component, it is possible to create the overlapping shape of the towel fabrics 1, which are difficult to sew in this embodiment.

[0104] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 14(G), one side of the hook 3 (hook side 3h) may be attached to multiple locations along the seam line 15. In other words, the hook 3 is used like a rivet or eyelet. Figure 14(H) is an example of a cross-section of towel fabric 1 joined together using hook side 3h. In this way, the fabrics may be joined using only the combination of the stud and the fin (or only the combination of the head and the spring). Towel fabric 1 is a difficult material to sew, but by overlapping them with hooks, the risk of cutting is reduced while achieving the same effect as sewing. In addition, the hook attachment process allows for more automation in the manufacturing process than sewing, making it possible to reduce labor costs.

[0105] Furthermore, with reference to Figure 15, other overlapping methods using the hooks 3 will also be explained. Unlike Figure 14(G), the example of attaching the hooks 3 shown in Figure 15 uses both sides together, as exemplified in Figure 7, rather than just one side. Figure 15(A) shows an example where the seam portion 15 of the towel of the second embodiment, as exemplified in Figure 6, is joined using multiple hooks 3 instead of overcast stitching. Thus, even though it is a difficult material to sew, by fastening with hooks 3 instead of stitching, it becomes possible to join the towel material of this embodiment. In addition, since the user can freely attach and detach the hooks 3, it is possible to freely change the shape to suit the shape of the head, such as fastening all the hooks 3 or fastening only some of the hooks 3. Figure 15(B) is an example of wearing a towel in which the part corresponding to the seam portion 15 in Figure 15(A) is joined using hooks 3 instead of stitching, and the towel does not have a notch portion V10. As shown in the diagram, the part fastened with hook 3 will conform to the shape of the head. Furthermore, even if there is no notch V10, by forming the towel fabric into a V-shape when the two towels fastened with hook 3 are opened, it becomes possible to cover the head in a way that follows the line between the ears and temples when the head is wrapped around it.

[0106] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 15(C), by providing multiple hooks 3 on the outer circumference of the towel, the user can freely change the shape of the extended portion 30 and the covering portion SP of the towel to match the shape of their head. As a result, although the towel fabric of this embodiment softens upon water absorption, it is a material that is more difficult to conform to the head than conventional towels made of cotton or other materials used for hair drying. However, this makes it possible to conform to the head more easily, improving usability.

[0107] Furthermore, it is not necessary to use rail-shaped components as exemplified in Figure 14(G), etc. The towel fabrics may be overlapped simply by pressing them together with a staple-like structure, or by simply overlapping them using adhesive or other bonding methods. In addition to the hook 3, the towel fabrics may also be overlapped using rivets, eyelets, decorative studs, or rivets. Moreover, by using hook-and-loop fasteners instead of the hook 3, it may be possible to flexibly change the shape of the towel according to the shape of the user's head, as exemplified in Figure 15.

[0108] Figure 16 illustrates another example of how towel fabrics can be joined, specifically when two or more fabrics are joined by being connected without overlap. Figures 7, 14, and 15 illustrate an example where the joined portion of the towels (joint portion), corresponding to the seam 15, is joined by overlapping surfaces of a certain width in the longitudinal direction of the towels. However, this is not the only option; for example, as illustrated in Figures 16(A) and (B), the towels may be joined without overlapping the longitudinal surfaces using adhesive, fasteners, thread, etc. (Note that a similar joining method with some overlap is also acceptable). Figure 16(A) shows an example of a longitudinal cross-section of a towel when the towels are linearly joined by a connecting member 8 (such as a fastener or thread). A fastener can be, for example, a staple or a ring-shaped member. Instead of fastening staples or thread in a nearly straight line along the shorter side of the towel as shown in Figure 14(E), the connecting members 8 can be fastened in multiple places parallel to the longer side of the towel, as illustrated in Figure 16(B), so that the shorter side of the towel is connected in a linear fashion.

[0109] Alternatively, as illustrated in Figure 16(C), the fabrics may be connected by a connecting member 8 (for example, a ring-shaped member, a staple-shaped connector, thread, etc.) with a space between them, rather than being in direct contact with each other. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16(D), the fabrics may be connected by a connecting member 8 with a cushioning material 9 sandwiched between them. The cushioning material may be made of the same material or different materials. A suitable material may be chosen based on factors such as feel, cost, durability, and whether the final shape conforms to the head. Thus, as shown in Figure 16(C), the fabrics forming the main joint (joint) may be in direct contact, or as shown in Figure 16(D), a joint (joint) may be formed between the fabrics that includes a cushioning material (including the same or different materials) so that the fabrics do not directly touch each other. Furthermore, by using thicker strings or tape-like materials as connecting members (connectors) and combining them with cord stoppers, etc., the user may be able to adjust the size of the space between the fabrics according to the shape of their head.

[0110] Figure 16(E) is an example of a magnified view of the joining portion (the towel joining portion corresponding to the seam 15) when towel fabrics are joined at points. Figure 16(F) is an example of a magnified view when towel fabrics are joined at points, as in Figure 16(D), with cushioning material 9 in between. Depending on the shape of the towel fabric and material, even when fastened as in Figure 16(B), if there are some irregularities in the cross-section of the joining portion of the fabrics, the cross-section of the part where the fabrics are joined may not be perfectly straight (linear) but may be point-like. However, as illustrated in Figures 16(E) and (F), it is sufficient if the material that is not easily bent can be deformed to conform to the head by having a part of the fabrics joined together.

[0111] Furthermore, as long as it can be easily conformed to the shape of the head, it is not limited to joining separate components; it may also be done by sewing the central part of a single piece of fabric together, or by fastening it with a hook 3, etc., and changing the shape of the single piece of fabric without cutting it into two pieces. In other words, by applying the above-described joining method to the position corresponding to the seam 15, the towel may be made to have an inverted V shape, like the towel in Figure 7 when opened, when opened.

[0112] As described above, the towel fabric 1 of this embodiment may be joined by overlapping (overlapping portion). Alternatively, the materials may be joined by connecting them with a connector or thread without overlapping. For example, they may be joined by connecting points or lines with a connector or thread. Alternatively, a space may be left between the fabrics and they may be joined with a connector or thread, or a cushioning material may be placed between the fabrics (cushioning material placed in the space).

[0113] As described above, the towel fabric 1 of this embodiment is a cloth-like material that softens by absorbing moisture from wet hair and becomes more easily deformable than before absorption. However, it is a stiffer material than conventional hair drying towel fabrics, making it more difficult to conform to the head, and is also difficult to sew. However, by using various joining methods to connect the towel fabric 1, such as sewing, pressing, bonding, repositioning by attaching and detaching, and linking, it is possible to reduce the risk of the fabric tearing at the joints and to form a shape that makes it easier to conform the towel to the head, thereby improving the user's convenience.

[0114] In addition, although the method of overlapping the towel fabric 1 of this embodiment, as described with reference to Figures 14, 15, etc., was explained using the seam portion 15 of the towel in the second embodiment as an example, the overlapping method described in Figure 14, etc. may be used instead of the sewing of the seam portions 11, 12, 13, 14, etc. of the towel in the first embodiment. For example, in the first embodiment, an example was described in which the mountain fold portions 102a, 102b, and 102c are cut off as seam allowances by overlock stitching with a serger. However, instead of sewing with thread, the towel fabric 1 may be overlapped with a hook 3, and the cut-off seam allowance portion may be cut separately, or it may not be cut off and may remain in a folded state. The three-dimensional shape of the towel in the first embodiment can be formed by other overlapping methods described in Figure 14, etc.

[0115] In the embodiments described above, an example was given in which a fabric mixed with cellulose and cotton was used as the material for the towel of the present invention. However, when using a fabric mixed with cellulose and cotton, the fabric is not limited to a mixture of 70% cellulose and 30% cotton by weight. A sponge cloth with a mixture ratio of 60% to 80% cellulose and 20% to 40% cotton by weight may also be used, as long as it does not hinder the water absorption and moisture absorption effect of cellulose and provides a pleasant feel against the skin. Furthermore, the fiber material mixed to improve the feel against the skin is not limited to cotton; other fibers may be mixed in. For example, other natural fibers such as silk or synthetic fibers such as polyester may be used, and they may be mixed in a ratio appropriate to the characteristics of each fiber so as not to excessively impair the water absorption effect of cellulose. Alternatively, a fabric may be made by mixing multiple fibers with cellulose. Or, a fabric made of 100% cellulose may be used.

[0116] The towel fabric used in this embodiment may, for example, be a cellulose sponge cloth with a weight of 100 grams / square meter and a water absorption capacity of 2 liters / square meter or more.

[0117] As a material with excellent water absorption but hard and difficult to deform when dry, and softening upon water absorption, a mixed material of cellulose raw material with added cotton was shown, but it is not limited to this, and the raw material may be composed mainly of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Furthermore, it may be composed of a mixed material in which a plasticizer is added to PVA. As for the plasticizer, there are no particular restrictions as long as it is a compound that can lower the glass transition temperature and melt viscosity of PVA, but examples include water, ethylene glycol and its oligomers, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol and its oligomers, glycerin derivatives obtained by adding ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, etc. to polyglycerin or glycerin, sorbitol, pentaerythritol, etc. Among these, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, pentaerythritol and their derivatives are preferably used. There is no limit to the amount of plasticizer added, but it is preferable to add the plasticizer in the range of 0.01 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of PVA.

[0118] Furthermore, the materials that can be used in the wet hair towel of the present invention are not limited to cellulose and cotton mixtures or materials composed of PVA, but any material with similar properties is acceptable. Any material that has excellent water absorption but is hard and difficult to deform when dry and softens when it absorbs water, and that becomes softer and easier to deform than before water absorption when it absorbs moisture from wet hair, is acceptable. Even if the material has high water absorption capacity (for example, by having a porous structure), it can be a material that is particularly hard and difficult to deform when dry and difficult to handle to conform to the head.

[0119] Furthermore, the cloth-like material that can be used in the wet hair towel (cloth-like product) of the present invention may be one that becomes cloth-like by absorbing moisture or water. For example, as mentioned above, the present invention can be applied to materials that are difficult to sew, so in a dry state, it may be a material that is stiff like cloth and will break if bent (or if you try to unbend it from a bent state), but becomes flexible and can be bent when it absorbs moisture (for example, this includes materials made from PVA or cellulose).

[0120] The following describes some variations of the holder for a towel used for wet hair. Members that have the function of fixing the extended fabric portion 30, such as holders 4 and 5, are not limited to being separate parts from the towel, but may be integrally attached to the wet hair towel. For example, hook-and-loop fasteners may be attached to the wet hair towel, and the folded extended fabric portion 30 may be fixed using the hook-and-loop fasteners so that the hook side and loop side meet when the extended fabric portion 30 is folded. For example, hook-and-loop fasteners (or a similar fabric with the function of joining two sides) may be attached to the wet hair towel by adhesive or by sewing. However, when sewing hook-and-loop fasteners to the wet hair towel, there is a risk that the towel will be cut at the seam, so it is necessary to take measures when sewing the hook-and-loop fasteners, such as reducing the number of needle holes. In order to avoid the towel being cut at the seam, hook-and-loop fasteners may be attached to the wet hair towel by means other than sewing, such as adhesive bonding. Alternatively, instead of hook-and-loop fasteners, snap buttons may be attached to the extended fabric portion 30 at a position where the hook side and loop side meet when the extended fabric portion 30 is folded, thereby securing it. Furthermore, a wrapping member, such as a string-like member or a binding tape-like member, may be attached to the extended fabric portion 30, and the bundled extended fabric portion 30 may be secured together with the wrapping member.

[0121] The holder 4 exemplified in the first embodiment described above has a size, shape, and holding force suitable for holding the folded extended fabric portion 30, and in Figure 4(A), the shape is that of a hair clip. However, it is not limited to this, as long as it has the function of holding thick fabric, it may also be a hair clip-shaped clip or a clip-shaped clip found in other stationery items. Alternatively, an existing hair clip may be used. In that case, the holder 4 can also be used as a hair clip, which has the advantage of improving convenience for the wearer (user). Furthermore, when the holder 4 is also used as a hair clip, the hair clip holder 4 and the wet hair towel can be sold as a set, and the wet hair towel can be manufactured and sold in cooperation with hair clip manufacturers or distributors.

[0122] Furthermore, the holder 5 described in the second embodiment may be made of a hair clip type as shown in Figure 4(A), or it may be made of an existing hair clip as described above. Also, a U-shaped holder 5 may be used instead of the holder 4 of the first embodiment.

[0123] Figure 17 shows another variation of the holder 5. As mentioned above, the material of the towel 1 in this embodiment is difficult to fix, but in order to be used on the head, it needs to be easily attached with one hand and regardless of the circumference of the head. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the holder 5 is exemplified as a U-shaped wire that has been PVC coated, as explained with reference to Figure 9(A). However, it is not limited to this, and any material with resilience and elasticity is acceptable, and in addition to wire, it can be piano wire, resin rubber, silicone rubber, or anything else.

[0124] Furthermore, the coating material is not limited to PVC; for example, silicone rubber may also be used. In addition, the shape of the holder 5 is not limited to a U-shape; the bending part may be elliptical or circular. In any case, it is sufficient to have fixing parts X and Y that can be operated by the wearer with one hand. For example, it may be elliptical as shown in Figure 17(A) or circular as shown in Figure 17(B). Furthermore, as shown in Figures 17(A), (B), and (C), a constricted folded portion may be provided at the tip of the fixing parts X and Y, and the holder may be fixed by hooking the constrictions of the folded portions together. Figure 17(C) is a holder with a shape like a torsion spring formed by, for example, wire, which utilizes the property of the spring to open outwards. By using the holder by pinching the fixing parts X and Y, the fixing parts X and Y interlock, making it possible to fix and hold the extended fabric portion 30 with a single touch. Also, as shown in Figure 17(D), a loop may be formed at one end of the fixing parts X and Y, and a folded portion may be provided at the other end. The tip of one end is passed through the other loop, and the folded portion catches on the loop, so that the fixing parts X and Y interlock. Alternatively, it may be composed of two parts: a U-shaped member and a loop (for example, one that is elastic). The fixing parts X and Y are shaped to open and close. With the fixing parts X and Y open, the excess extended portion (extended fabric portion 30) is sandwiched between the U-shaped member, and the loop is fitted onto the fixing parts X and Y to secure them.

[0125] In this way, by holding the towel with one hand and using only the other hand to twist, pinch, hook, or pass through the fixing parts X and Y (for example, forming a hole in one fixing part X as shown in Figure 17(D) and passing the other fixing part Y through that hole), the holder 5 can be easily stabilized and the extended fabric portion 30 can be easily fixed (held).

[0126] Furthermore, the holder 5 may hold the extended fabric portion 30 in a tightened state through a multi-step operation. For example, the holder may be an integrated unit of a temporary fastener and a holder, where the fastener portion is used to create a simple hold using only one hand, and then the strong holder is operated with both hands to firmly hold it. For example, the fastener portion may be an integrated unit consisting of a spring-shaped member such as a clothespin or clip and a strong fixing holder. The strong fixing holder may be a rubber band-shaped holder (e.g., a hair tie-shaped one) or a headband-shaped one. For example, the excess extended portion may be bundled and held with a rubber band-shaped strong fixing holder, or the entire head may be tied and held over the towel with a headband-shaped strong fixing holder. Specifically, after temporarily fastening the lower part of the extended fabric portion 30 with a fastener such as a clothespin, the extended fabric portion 30 is pinched with one hand and folded while the inside of the covering portion SP is in close contact with the head. In this state, the entire circumference of the head is secured by tying it over the towel with a hairband-like holder. Thus, the "state in which the left and right fabric materials of the excess extended portion (extended fabric portion 30) are brought together" is a broad concept that includes not only the state in which the parts are fastened together with the holders shown in Figures 9 and 17(A), (B), and (C), but also the state in which they are held in place by the holder shown in Figure 4(A), and even the state in which the wearer folds the excess extended portion (extended fabric portion 30) with one hand and secures it over the towel with a hairband-like holder. Note that rubber band-like and hairband-like holders that are not integrally formed with fasteners may be used as holders 4 and 5. When using holders that require both hands in this way, it is desirable to temporarily fasten the extended fabric portion 30 with the fasteners 3 and then secure it with the holders.

[0127] Furthermore, given the highly flexible shape and operability of the retainer 5, the position in which the extended fabric portion 30 is fixed by the retainer 5 is not limited to the base (the part adjacent to the wearer's forehead), but can be fixed at a position preferred by the wearer where they feel they can stabilize the wet hair towel, depending on the amount and length of their hair. For example, the extended fabric portion 30 may be gathered towards the top of the head and the retainer 5 fixed adjacent to the top of the head. Even with towels shaped like the one in Figure 10(B) that is worn from the forehead, or towels shaped like the one in Figure 10(C) that are spread out to hold wet hair, the extended fabric portion 30 extending near the nape of the neck may be fixed by the retainer 5.

[0128] In the first and second embodiments described above, examples were given in which a hook 3 is provided on the wet hair towel. However, the hook 3 is not necessarily required and does not need to be attached. For example, by combining it with a holder that can be used with one hand, it is possible to easily fix the excess extended portion (extended fabric portion 30). Also, although the example was given in which two hooks 3 (combination of snap buttons) are provided, there may be one, or three or more. Furthermore, the hook 3 may be attached by sewing. The attachment position of the hook 3 should be such that, in both the first and second embodiments of the wet hair towel, the first hook 3 is not positioned on the head side of the forehead when the wet hair towel covers a head of average circumference, and the space between the forehead and the first hook 3 is wide enough so as not to hinder closing the first hook 3. Furthermore, the hook 3 may be a so-called spring hook.

[0129] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0130] 1… Towel fabric 1A...First towel fabric 1B...Second towel fabric 3... Hook 3h... Hook on one side 4…Holding device (claw clip type) 5...Holder (U-shaped) 6… Rail-shaped member 7… Fastening member 8…Connecting member 9…Cushioning material 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17...suture area 101, 102a, 102b, 102c... Mountain fold section 103...Bending section 104...Folding part 30...Extended fabric part L1, L1', L2, L2', L10, L10', L12, L13, L13'... Cutting lines SP...covering part V1, V10... Notches.

Claims

1. A cloth-like product for use on wet hair, The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material that softens by absorbing moisture from wet hair, making it more easily deformable than before water absorption. In a state in which the head is sandwiched between the fabric material and the fabric material covers both sides of the head, the garment includes an excess extension portion that can extend from the covering portion that covers both sides of the head. A cloth product for wet hair, which allows the covering portion to be brought into close contact with the head while the left and right cloth-like materials of the excess extended portion are joined together, thereby enabling the retention of wet hair.

2. The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair has a joint formed by joining the cloth-like materials, The excess extending portion may extend from the covering portion covering both sides of the head when the head is sandwiched between the cloth-like material and the overlapping portion is fitted along the head and sandwiched between the cloth-like material, as described in claim 1.

3. The cloth product for wet hair according to claim 1, wherein, in the state of being worn, the excess extension portion is formed on an extension line along the ears and temples of the wearer.

4. The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair has a joint formed by joining the cloth-like materials, The excess extending portion may extend from the covering portion that covers both sides of the head when the head is sandwiched between the cloth-like material and the overlapping portion is sandwiched along the head and sandwiched between the cloth-like material. In the aforementioned wearing state, the excess extension portion is formed on an extension line of the cloth-like material along the wearer's ears and temples. The cloth product for wet hair according to claim 1, wherein the cloth product is shaped so that when the overlapping portion is worn along the midline of the back of the head, the cloth material conforms to the wearer's ears and temples.

5. The wet hair fabric product according to claim 1, wherein the wet hair is held in place by bringing the left and right fabric-like materials of the excess extended portion together using a retaining device, thereby allowing the covering portion to be closely fitted to the head and holding the wet hair.

6. The excess extension portion has a fastener for surrounding the wet hair with the excess extension portion, as described in claim 1.

7. The cloth product for wet hair according to claim 1, wherein a notch is formed in the portion of the cloth material that comes into contact with the back of the wearer's neck when the cloth material is worn to cover both sides of the head, and the notch is positioned to conform to the back of the wearer's neck.

8. The cloth product for wet hair according to claim 4, wherein the cloth material covers both sides of the head of a person in a seated or lying position, and in the covered state, the cloth material is positioned on the forehead of the person being covered.

9. The cloth product for wet hair according to claim 8, wherein, when worn covering both sides of the head of a person having their hair washed on a shampoo basin, the cutout portion is positioned on the forehead of the person having their hair washed, preventing the person's field of vision from being obscured by the cloth material.

10. The cloth-like product for wet hair according to claim 1, wherein the cloth-like material is shaped to enclose the head and conform to the top of the head, and the cloth-like material is shaped to prevent the wearer's field of vision from being obstructed when both sides of the head are covered by the cloth-like material.

11. The cloth-like product for wet hair according to claim 10, wherein the cloth-like material is positioned to enclose the head and along the top of the head, and a notch is formed in the portion of the cloth-like material that comes into contact with the forehead of the person being covered, in a state in which the cloth-like material covers both sides of the head, and the notch is positioned to conform to the forehead of the person being covered.

12. The cloth-like product for wet hair according to claim 1, which is worn by covering the top of the head with the cloth-like material.

13. The cloth-like material is composed of a mixed material of cellulose as a raw material and cotton, wherein cellulose accounts for 50% by weight or more of the cloth-like material, as described in any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The cloth-like material is made of a material whose raw material is polyvinyl alcohol, and polyvinyl alcohol accounts for 50% by weight or more of the cloth-like material, as described in any one of claims 1 to 12.

15. A combination of a cloth-like product for wet hair and a holder, used for wet hair. The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair is The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material that softens by absorbing moisture from wet hair, making it more easily deformable than before water absorption. In a state in which the head is sandwiched between the fabric material and the fabric material covers both sides of the head, the garment includes an excess extension portion that can extend from the covering portion that covers both sides of the head. A combination of a cloth product for wet hair and a holder, wherein the holder holds the left and right cloth-like materials of the excess extended portion together, thereby allowing the covering portion to be closely attached to the head and holding wet hair.

16. The holder is operable with one hand and holds wet hair by fixing and stabilizing the excess extension portion, as described in claim 2 or 11.

17. A cloth-like product for use on wet hair, The fabric product is constructed from a fabric-like material that softens by absorbing moisture from wet hair, making it more easily deformable than before water absorption. The aforementioned cloth-like product for wet hair comprises a joint formed by joining the cloth-like materials, It includes a notch formed by cutting out a portion of the fabric-like material that comes into contact with the back of the wearer's neck, The notch is positioned to follow the back of the wearer's neck. A cloth-like product for wet hair, which, when worn with the notched portion aligned with the back of the wearer's neck, allows the overlapping portion to hold the wet hair in place.

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