clothing

Abstract

To provide clothing that gives a positive impression of the body with the breasts united, is comfortable to wear, has an excellent appearance, provides a sense of mental security that makes one feel beautiful and happy just as one is, and gives an opportunity to choose new values. [Solution] The brassiere 1 as clothing comprises a fabric brassiere body 2 with left and right back belts 10, 11 that connect from the left and right sides of the front part 4 that covers the wearer's chest and wrap around the back, an underbelt 8 attached to the bottom of the brassiere body 2, and left and right shoulder straps 3L, 3R that connect the front part 2 of the brassiere body 2 to the left and right back belts 10, 11. The front part 4 of the brassiere body 2 has a cup section 6 that encases the wearer's bust in either the left half region 7 or the right half region 5, and the other of the left and right regions is made flat to conform to the wearer's smooth skin, and the ends of the left and right back belts are connected by connecting belts 12a, 12b, 12c.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This device relates to clothing such as underwear, swimwear, yoga wear, etc., worn by people who have experienced discrepancies in breast size after breast cancer surgery. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, patients who had undergone mastectomy for breast cancer or other reasons have attempted to maintain the aesthetic appearance of their breasts by inserting artificial breast pads, which have a weight and feel similar to that of a real breast, into the cups of clothing as described in Patent Document 1, to recreate the fullness of the lost breast.

[0003] Furthermore, in conventional clothing with cups that has been sold commercially, the cups are sewn in anticipation of breast expansion, so when the artificial breast pads are removed from the cups and the clothing is worn, the chest on the side where the breast has been lost (hereinafter referred to as the affected side) is generally flat, so the cups do not fit snugly over the skin on the surface of the chest on that side, causing the fabric of the cups to sag and wrinkle, resulting in a poor aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, being bound by the value that "two breasts" is a symbol of femininity and having no other choice leads to a loss of value as a person and a decrease in self-esteem, not just as a woman. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6725953 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention] As an option for bras after breast cancer surgery, one method is to insert padding into the affected area to make the breasts appear more natural, giving the appearance of two breasts, but for those who do not want this, there are no other options for bras.

[0005] As a result, there were no conventional products that could hold the one and only breast, yet were comfortable to wear as a bra, had a good appearance, and made the wearer feel positive and want to accept their natural appearance. In a survey about body image and sexuality after breast cancer surgery, over 90% of women expressed negative feelings such as "I'm finished as a woman," "I've lost my value as a woman," and "I'm disappointed with the change in my body image." The emotional scars are deeper than the physical scars that heal, leading to self-denial and loss of confidence. However, a person's value does not change based on their appearance, and their value as a woman does not decrease. If you have lost something, there are bras and training wear that you can wear even if you have lost it, and being able to make that choice can help you rediscover your true self, the preciousness of life, and the value of existing just as you are, and it can serve as an opportunity to live positively, realizing that living positively is a beautiful and precious existence.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide clothing such as underwear like bras, swimwear, yoga wear, etc. that will help women who have only one breast to view their body in a positive way, that is comfortable to wear, that looks good, that gives them a sense of mental security that makes them feel beautiful and happy just as they are, and that gives them the opportunity to choose new values. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first configuration of clothing that realizes the object of this invention is clothing that covers the wearer's chest, and includes a brassiere body made of fabric with left and right back belts that connect from the left and right sides of the front part that covers the wearer's chest and wrap around the back, an underbelt attached to the bottom of the brassiere body, and left and right shoulder straps that connect the front part of the brassiere body to the left and right back belts. The front part of the brassiere body has cups in either the left or right half region that encase the wearer's bust, and the other half region is made flat to fit the wearer's smooth skin. The ends of the left and right back belts are connected by a connecting part, or the left and right back belts are integrated.

[0008] The second configuration of the garment that realizes the object of the present invention is the garment of the first configuration, in which the connecting portion can be made of a knit string made of the same material as the brassiere body, or a strip of elastic material.

[0009] A third configuration of clothing that realizes the object of the present invention is a configuration in which, in any of the above configurations, the front part of the brassiere body has an upper edge that is formed in a roughly L-shape, with the apex of the right or left half region where the cup portion is provided as the vertex. [Effects of the Invention] According to the first idea, it is possible to provide a positive view of the body with one breast, and it is comfortable to wear, has a good appearance, and provides a sense of mental security and new values that make one feel beautiful and happy just as they are.

[0010] According to the second invention, when worn, it is possible to prevent slippage that tends to occur due to differences between the left and right sides, and to obtain a suitable and comfortable fit.

[0011] According to the third invention, it is possible to provide a comfortable feeling of clothing to the wearer's chest area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing an embodiment in which the garment of the present invention is applied to a brassiere. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the brassiere shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the brassiere shown in FIG. 1 as seen from the back side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0013] The embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3 relates to a brassiere, which is an undergarment. The brassiere 1 of this embodiment is a single-cup brassiere with cups that encase the bust on only one side, and is composed of a brassiere body 2 made of fabric such as knit material and left and right shoulder straps 3R and 3L. The front part 4 of the brassiere body 2 has a right cup 6 that encases the wearer's right bust in the right half region 5, as seen from the wearer's side, and a left half region 7 that is a flat, non-cup portion. The right cup 6 is simply formed in a concave shape, and the right cup 6 can also be configured with a cup insertion section.

[0014] The front portion 4 of the brassiere body 2 is generally shaped like a letter V from the right half region 5 to the left half region 7. The upper edge 4a of the front portion 4, which is generally shaped like a letter V, is gently curved downward from the apex 5a of the right half region 5 to the left end 7a of the left half region 7. Because the left half region 7 has a flat surface, when the brassiere 1 is worn, the left half region 7 comes into contact with the smooth skin of the wearer's left chest.

[0015] The left half region 7 has a flat surface, and the upper edge 4a is at approximately half the height of the right half region 5, so that the wearer can feel a comfortable fit around the chest. The upper edge 4a of the front part 4 is shaped like a letter V, but it may also be horizontal.

[0016] Next, an underbelt 8 is attached by sewing, adhesive, or other means to the bottom of the brassiere body 2. The left and right shoulder straps 3L, 3R are arranged symmetrically, with the front end of the right shoulder strap 3R attached to the apex 5a.

[0017] As shown in the back view of Fig. 2 and the perspective view of the back side of Fig. 3, the back side 9 of the brassiere main body 2 has a left back belt 10 extending from the left side of the front portion 4 and a right back belt 11 extending from the right side of the front portion 4. Three connecting belts 12a, 12b, and 12c connect the end 10a of the left back belt 10 to the end 11a of the right back belt 11, and also connect the left end 8a and right end 8b of the underbelt 8. The connecting belts 12a, 12b, and 12c are made of the same material as the brassiere main body 2, such as knit, or a different material such as rubber. This prevents slippage that can easily occur when worn, resulting in a comfortable fit. Although the number of connecting belts 12a, 12b, and 12c is three, it may be two. Also, the left back belt 10 and the right back belt 11 may be integrated into one belt-like piece of fabric without using a connecting part, and for example, the belt may have a cylindrical shape (a belly band type shape) that covers the chest surface, sides, and back in a belt-like manner without connecting parts from the front part covering the chest to the back part.

[0018] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which a cup portion is provided on the right side of the front portion 4 and a flat non-cup portion is provided on the left side, but conversely, a cup portion may be provided on the left side of the front portion and a flat non-cup portion may be provided on the right side. The above-described embodiment has been described with reference to a brassiere, which is a type of underwear, as an example of clothing, but it may also be applied to a swimsuit using swimsuit fabric, or to yoga wear. Ideas 1 to 3 provide a value system that brings us closer to a society that accepts diversity. For example, people with physical disabilities, such as those caused by traffic accidents or those born without an arm, should have the option to choose products that suit them, and a society that knows and accepts this will be truly diverse. [Example]

[0019] In this embodiment, the right half region 5 is provided with a right cup portion 6, while the left half region 7 is a non-cup portion without a cup portion, so the left and right sides of the brassiere body are asymmetrical, and the sense of balance between the left and right sides differs depending on the position of the vertex 5a to which the right shoulder strap 3R is attached.

[0020] In Figure 2, the center of the left-right direction of the front part 4 is L0, the vertical line passing through the apex 5a is L1, the distance from the center L0 to the right end of the right half partial region 5 is A, the distance to the left end of the left half partial region 7 is A, the distance from the apex 5a to the center L0 is B, and the distance from the apex 5a to the right end of the right half partial region 5 is C. Five samples, sample 1 to sample 5, were produced that had a good left-right balance visually. Sample 1: A=16.5(cm), B=9.0(cm), C=7.5(cm) Sample 2: A=17.0(cm), B=9.0(cm), C=8.0(cm) Sample 3: A=17.0(cm), B=9.5(cm), C=7.5(cm) Sample 4: A=17.0(cm), B=10.5(cm), C=6.5(cm) Sample 5: A = 18.0 (cm), B = 10.5 (cm), C = 7.5 (cm) The B / A ratios were 0.545 for sample 1, 0.529 for sample 2, 0.558 for sample 3, 0.617 for sample 4, and 0.583 for sample 5. Excluding the maximum and minimum values of the B / A ratios, the average value of the B / A ratios of 0.545, 0.558, and 0.583 was 0.562. From this, it was found that a B / A ratio of approximately 0.56 was appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1: Bra 2: Bra body 3L: Left shoulder strap 3R: Right shoulder strap 4: Front part 4a: Upper edge 5: Right half area 5a: Top 6: Right cup 7: Left half partial area 7a: Left end 8: Underbelt 8a: Left end 8b: Right end 9: Back side 10: Left back belt 10a: End 11: Right back belt 11a: End 12a, 12b, 12c: Connecting belt

Claims

1. A garment covering the chest of a wearer, A brassiere body made of fabric having left and right back belts that connect to the left and right sides of the front part that covers the wearer's chest and wrap around the back, An underbelt provided at the bottom of the brassiere body; The bra has left and right shoulder straps that connect the front part of the brassiere body to the left and right back belts, The front part of the brassiere body has a cup part in either the left half region or the right half region that encases the wearer's bust, and the other of the left and right regions is made into a flat surface that conforms to the wearer's smooth skin, and the ends of the left and right back belts are connected by a connecting part or the left and right back belts are integrated.

2. The garment according to claim 1, The connecting portion is made of a knit string made of the same material as the brassiere body, or is made of a band-shaped rubber material.

3. The garment according to claim 1 or 2, The front part of the brassiere body is characterized in that the upper edge is formed in a roughly V-shape with the apex of the right or left half region where the cup part is provided as a vertex.

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