Clothing with cups

Abstract

To provide a garment with cups, capable of producing natural breast swelling even when worn by a person having no remarkable breast swelling, especially a male, and giving good wearing feeling.SOLUTION: A garment with cups comprises a pair of cups, a base for supporting the cups, back parts connected to the base, and a strap connected to the cup and the back part. The cup includes a cup body and a pocket disposed on the skin side of the cup body. The cup body includes a first thick portion extending in an arc shape from a front center to a side along an upper edge of the cup body. The pocket is disposed below the first thick portion so as to extend along the first thick portion and overlap with a top portion of the cup.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment with cups. [Background technology]

[0002] Garments with cups that have pockets into which pads can be inserted are well known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a garment with cups that is provided with a holder that supports the pad when inserted into the pocket of the cup so that the pad does not slide down to the lowest point of the cup.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a brassiere in which the distance between the bottom ends of the left and right cups is set to be within a certain range relative to the overall circumference of the underbust. The brassiere in Patent Document 2 also has a pocket that can accommodate a first pad that is roughly bowl-shaped and has a flat bottom, and a second pad that is smaller than the first pad and has a roughly uniform thickness.

[0004] Patent Document 3 discloses a brassiere equipped with a pocket for inserting pads to compensate for differences in breast size. The pocket is formed between the cup body and the lining material, and an opening is formed in the lining material that communicates with the pocket. The opening is located near the side of the cup. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6254744 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2022 / 00927 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3178563 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] To provide a comfortable garment with cups that can produce a natural fullness of the chest even when worn by people without a pronounced fullness of the breasts, particularly men or people with a masculine physique. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The inventors have continued to study the above-mentioned problem and have found that a garment with cups having the following configuration can create a natural bust fullness and be comfortable to wear, even when worn by men or people with a masculine physique.

[0008] The garment with cups according to the present disclosure comprises a pair of cups, a base supporting the cups, a back connected to the base, and straps connecting the cups and the back. The cups include a cup body and a pocket located on the skin side of the cup body. The cup body includes a first thick portion extending in an arc from the center front to the armpits along the upper edge of the cup body. The pocket is located below the first thick portion, along the first thick portion, and overlapping the top of the cups. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the cupped clothing of the present disclosure, even when worn by men or people with masculine bone structure, it is possible to create a natural fullness of the chest and is comfortable to wear. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the garment side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the skin side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are a schematic diagram and a cross-sectional diagram showing a pad of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the core of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 1 shows an example of how a brassiere according to the present disclosure is worn. [Figure 7] 1 shows an example of how a brassiere according to the present disclosure is worn. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are schematic diagrams illustrating modified examples of brassieres according to the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the garment side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the skin side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 11] 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state cut along line XI-XI in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the core and cover of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the garment side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 14] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the skin side of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. [Figure 15] 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XV-XV in FIG. 14. FIG. [Figure 16] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the core of a brassiere according to the present disclosure. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] [Outline of the embodiment] First, an outline of the embodiments will be listed and explained. The garment with cups according to the present disclosure comprises a pair of cups, a base supporting the cups, a back connected to the base, and straps connecting the cups and the back. The cups include a cup body and a pocket located on the skin side of the cup body. The cup body includes a first thick portion extending in an arc from the center front to the armpits along the upper edge of the cup body. The pocket is located below the first thick portion, along the first thick portion, and overlapping the top of the cups.

[0012] In the following explanation, when we simply refer to "female" and "male" without any additional commentary, it refers to the gender based on the physique. Also, in the following explanation, "top" and "bottom" refer to the side closest to the head when wearing a bra, and "bottom" refers to the side closest to the feet.

[0013] Until now, almost all cupped clothing on the market has been designed with female users in mind, which means that when men try to wear existing cupped clothing, they often don't fit properly due to differences in bone structure and body shape.

[0014] Some research has explored cupped clothing designed for men. For example, the cupped clothing disclosed in Patent Document 2 takes into account the unique male skeletal structure, with the distance between the bottom of the left and right cups set wider than that of conventional women's bras. Patent Document 2 also discloses the use of a first pad with a flat, bowl-shaped base in combination with a smaller second pad. The first pad has a flat base that fits the male chest and a bowl-shaped bulge that simulates a breast. The second pad is used to lift and center the first pad. However, there is room for further research into cupped clothing that fits men, creates a natural bulge, and is comfortable to wear. Furthermore, breast development is one part of the process of gender transition from male to female. While the breast development process can sometimes cause pain or discomfort around the breasts, little research has been done on cupped clothing designed to alleviate such pain and discomfort and promote physical and mental well-being.

[0015] The inventors have studied appropriate cupped garment designs for men of various physiques, as well as men who are in the process of transitioning to a female physique (or have completed the transition). Through extensive research, they have discovered that preventing the top edge of the cup from lifting and ensuring that the top edge of the cup fits the body are essential for both appearance and comfort. Through further research, the inventors have discovered that by providing a thicker portion along the top edge of the cup and by providing a pocket in a position that covers the top of the cup, they can obtain cupped garments that are compatible with diverse and changing body shapes and conditions, and that offer both a comfortable fit and a natural appearance.

[0016] The cupped garment according to the present disclosure may further include a second thickened portion along at least a portion of the lower edge of the cup body. In addition to the first thickened portion along the upper edge of the cup, the second thickened portion along at least a portion of the lower edge of the cup can improve the fit to the body and create a natural, rounded bust.

[0017] The cupped garment according to the present disclosure may further include a pad insertable into the pocket. The pad may have an elongated shape with the long sides being at least twice as long as the short sides. The pocket can hold the pad so that it is positioned from the lower center front of the cup portion to the top portion.

[0018] In addition to the above-mentioned configuration, by attaching elongated pads from the lower center front to the top, floating of the top (creation of a gap between the cup and the body) is suppressed, and discomfort when wearing is reduced, even for wearers with small or underdeveloped breasts. Also, by attaching pads from the lower center front to the top, it is possible to complement a masculine chest bone structure and create a natural chest curve, resulting in a natural, feminine appearance.

[0019] In a garment with cups according to the present disclosure, the cup body may include a cover material attached so as to cover the entire skin-facing surface of the cup body. The cover material may be a three-piece joint consisting of a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The three-piece joint may be joined via a first joint portion extending along the upper edge of the cup body at a position away from the upper edge, and a second joint portion extending along the first joint at a position away from the first joint. The second portion may be a portion located between the first joint portion and the second joint portion, and the pocket may be formed in the second portion.

[0020] By constructing the cover material as a three-piece parallel joint consisting of an upper (first part), a middle (second part), and a lower (third part), and forming a pocket in the second part, the number of components that make up the cupped garment can be reduced. It also makes it easier to position the pad inserted into the pocket, preventing the pad from moving or shifting after insertion.

[0021] The strap may include a first strap portion that connects to the back portion, and second and third strap portions that branch from the first strap portion and connect to the cup portion. The second strap portion may connect to the cup portion at a first point where the upper edge and side edge of the cup portion meet. The third strap portion may connect to the cup portion at a second point on the upper edge of the cup portion that is 2 to 6 cm toward the center front of the cup portion from the first point.

[0022] By providing two connection points between the strap and the cup portion and forming a triangular holding structure between the two connection points and the branching point of the strap, it is possible to further improve the fit of the upper part of the cup to the body without placing strain on the body.

[0023] The cup portion may include an elastic tape extending from the front center of the cup portion along the upper edge of the cup portion to the upper end of the side edge of the cup portion. The elastic tape further prevents the upper edge of the cup from lifting, improving the overall fit of the cup.

[0024] The garment with cups may have a wire insertion section along the lower edge of the cup section, with a wire insertion / withdrawal opening at at least one end, and a flap member on the surface side to prevent the wire from slipping out. This configuration makes it easy to put on and take off the wire and prevents the wire from slipping out. Therefore, the wearer can easily choose whether to wear the garment with or without a wire depending on the condition of their chest, their physical condition, and their mood.

[0025] [Specific example of embodiment] Next, an embodiment of the garment with cups of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[0026] (Embodiment 1) 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the clothing side of a brassiere 1, which is an example of clothing with cups according to the present disclosure. Because brassiere 1 is configured symmetrically, some parts are not shown.

[0027] The brassiere 1 comprises a pair of left and right cup sections 2, a base section 3 that supports the cup sections 2, and a back section 4 that connects to the side edges of the base section 3. Straps 5 connect the cup sections 2 and the back section 4. A hook section 8 is provided at the end of the back section 4. The hook section 8 allows the left and right back sections 4 to be attached and detached from each other.

[0028] The cup portion 2 includes an upper edge 21 extending from the front center fc toward the sides, a lower edge 22 along the verge line, and side edges 23 located on the sides. The strap 5 includes a first strap portion 51 connecting to the back portion 4, a second strap portion 52 branching off from the first strap portion 51, and a third strap portion 53. The second strap portion 52 is connected to the cup portion 2 at a first point p1, where the upper edge 21 and the side edge 23 of the cup portion 2 meet. The third strap portion 53 is connected to the cup portion 2 at a second point p2, which is a point on the upper edge 21 3 cm closer to the front center fc from the first point p1. In other words, the distance between the first point p1 and the second point p2 is 3 cm. This distance can be adjusted depending on the design and size, and can be, for example, approximately 2 cm to 6 cm. The first strap portion 51, the second strap portion 52, and the third strap portion 53 are connected via a ring 85. The second strap portion 52 and the third strap portion 53 are formed as a single strap folded back at a ring 85. By forming the second strap portion 52 and the third strap portion 53 as a single strap, the straps can better follow the wearer's body movements. An adjuster may be used instead of the ring 85. The first strap portion 51, the second strap portion 52, and the third strap portion 53 may be sewn together without using an adjuster or ring. The strap 51 has an adjuster 83 in its middle portion, allowing the length to be adjusted. There are no particular restrictions on the length of the strap, and it is preferable to provide a strap that is longer than that for women, taking into account the male skeletal structure.

[0029] When the brassiere 1 is worn, the second strap portion 52, the third strap portion 53, and the side edge of the upper edge 21 of the cup portion 2 (the portion between the first point p1 and the second point p2) form a triangular portion t5 (FIG. 7). This structure improves the fit between the cup portion 2 and the wearer's body.

[0030] The cup section 2 may have any covering material such as lace or printed fabric on the clothing-facing surface of the cup body 20. The base section 3 may be made of a power net, stretchable fabric, stretchable lace, or the like, which has both strength and stretchability. The back section 4 may also be made of a stretchable fabric. Bones 84 may be sewn into the connection between the base section 3 and the back section 4.

[0031] Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the outer appearance of the skin side of brassiere 1. In Fig. 2, straps, lace, etc. are omitted and only the main components are shown. On the skin side of the cup portion 2, the skin-facing surface of the cup body 20 is provided with a cover material 7 that covers the entire skin side of the core material 10 (Fig. 4), which is a molded cup. The core material 10 and the cover material 7 are sewn together at the upper edge 21 of the cup body 20. The lower edge 22 of the cup body 20 is reinforced with piping 64 to maintain the shape of the cup. The side edges 23 of the cup body 20 are reinforced with tape 66. A stretch tape 31 is attached to the lower edge of the base portion 3. The stretch tape 31 maintains the overall shape of the brassiere 1. In particular, it prevents the cup portion 2 from spreading left and right. The cover material 7 is made up of three separate upper and lower members sewn together. The structure of the cover material 7 will be explained below.

[0032] The cover material 7 is a three-piece construction consisting of a first portion 71, a second portion 72, and a third portion 73, which are parallel to each other. The first portion 71 of the cover material 7 extends along the upper edge 21. A pad constituting the first thick portion 61 (FIG. 4) is sewn into the first portion 71 to form an integrated structure. The entire first portion 71 is formed to be thick. The first portion 71 constitutes the first thick portion 61. The first thick portion 61 extends in an arc along the upper edge 21 from the front center to the side. The width w1 of the first thick portion 61 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, approximately 1.5 to 3 cm. The width w1 of the first thick portion 61 may be approximately constant from the front center to the side. The width w1 of the central portion may be larger than the widths of both end portions.

[0033] The second portion 72 of the cover material 7 is sewn to the first portion 71 at a first joining portion 81. The first joining portion 81 is a sewing point that extends along the upper edge 21 of the cup body 20 at a position away from the upper edge 21. The second portion 72 extends from the front center lower portion fu, through the top portion t, to the side edge 23. The top portion t is the highest part of the bulge of the cup portion 2. A pocket 62 is formed in the second portion 72. The pocket 62 is located below the first portion 71 (first thick portion 61), along the first thick portion 61, and overlapping the top portion t. The pocket 62 is located on the skin side of the cover material 7 and has an opening 67 on the armpit side. The wearer can easily insert and remove the pad 6 through the opening 67. When the pad 6 is inserted into the pocket 62, the pad 6 is held in place from the front center lower portion fu to the top portion t. When men or those in the process of transitioning from a male body to a female body wear a brassiere, the top part can sometimes float away from the body due to the small size of the breasts. The brassiere 1 of the present disclosure prevents the top part (t) from floating by inserting pads 6. Furthermore, by placing pads 6 from the lower center front to the top part, a natural contoured fullness can be created.

[0034] The third portion 73 of the cover material 7 is sewn to the second portion 72 at a second joint 82. The second joint 82 is a stitched portion that extends along the first joint 81, away from the first joint 81. In other words, the first portion 71, the second portion 72, and the third portion 73 are arranged in this order from the upper edge 21 to the lower edge 22 of the cup body 20. The first portion 71 is adjacent to the second portion 72 but not to the third portion 73. The second portion 72 is located between the first portion 71 and the third portion 73. The first joint 81 and the second joint 82 extend from the lower edge 22 to the side edge 23 without intersecting each other. Because the cover material 7 comes into direct contact with the skin, it is preferable to use a material that feels comfortable against the skin, such as cotton knit, polyester, polyurethane, a cotton-polyester blend, or a cotton-polyurethane blend.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a plan view (a) and a cross-sectional view (b) of the pad 6. The pad 6 has an elongated shape and is a deformed rectangle. The length Wa of the long side of the pad 6 is approximately 2.5 times the length Wb of the short side. The length Wa of the long side is preferably approximately 1.5 to 3 times the length Wb of the short side. The length Wa of the long side is the distance connecting approximately the centers of the opposing short sides. The length Wb of the short side is also the distance connecting approximately the centers of the opposing long sides. The shape of the pad is not limited to a rectangle, and may be, for example, a spindle shape (lemon shape) or an ellipse. When the pad is spindle-shaped or elliptical, the smallest rectangle that encloses the shape can be assumed, and the lengths connecting the opposing sides of the rectangle can be Wa and Wb.

[0036] The cross-sectional schematic diagram (b) shows the cross section bb in the schematic diagram (a). There are no particular restrictions on the thickness of the pad 6, but for example, if the thickness of the thickest part is about 5 mm to 20 mm, a more natural breast fullness can be created. There are no particular restrictions on the material that makes up the pad 6, and known materials such as nonwoven fabric, urethane foam, silicone, cotton, etc. can be selected. The wearer can choose whether to use the pad or not, and the thickness and weight of the pad, depending on the size of the breast fullness, the presence or absence of pain, etc.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2, showing a cross section of the cup body 20. FIG. 4 shows only the main components of the cup body 20, omitting some of the components. FIG. 4(a) shows the state without a pad inserted, and FIG. 4(b) shows the state with a pad 6 inserted. Referring to FIG. 4(a), the cup body 20 is formed by stacking a core material 10 and a cover material 7. The core material 10 is, for example, a molded cup. A second thick portion 65 is formed at the bottom of the core material 10 along the lower edge 22. The second thick portion 65 creates a natural bust fullness.

[0038] As already mentioned, the upper edge 21 of the cup body 20 has a first thick portion 61 that is integral with the cover material 7. In other words, the cup body 20 has thickened upper and lower edges 21 and 22. On the other hand, the thickness of the top portion t is thinner than the other portions. The first thick portion 61 is integral with the cover material 7, and the second thick portion 65 is formed as part of the core material 10. For wearers with a certain degree of breast fullness, it is also preferable to wear the brassiere 1 without inserting a pad 6. Even when the pad 6 is not inserted, the first thick portion 61 ensures that the upper edge of the cup adheres tightly to the body, preventing the upper edge of the cup from lifting and providing a stable fit.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4(b), when the pad 6 is inserted, it is positioned on the skin side of the top part t. Therefore, even if the wearer has no breast volume or only a small breast volume, the top part is prevented from floating, and a stable wearing feeling can be obtained.

[0040] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the core 10 of the cup body 20. FIG. 5(a) shows the skin side of the core 10. FIG. 5(b) shows the bb cross section of FIG. 5(a). Referring to FIG. 5, the core 10 is a molded cup and has a seamless curved surface. The lower edge 22 of the core 10 corresponds to the lower edge 22 of the cup body 20. A second thick portion 65 is formed along the lower edge 22. The second thick portion 65 is formed along the lower edge 22 from the front center side of the lower edge 22 to the armpit side. The width Wc of the second thick portion 65 near the center between the front center side and the armpit side is approximately 1.5 cm. The width Wd of the second thick portion 65 near the armpit side is narrower than Wc. Note that the shape of the second thick portion 65 is not limited to this, and it may be formed only on a portion of the lower edge 22. The provision of the second thick portion 65 improves the fit of the brassiere 1 to the body. By providing first thick portion 61 (FIG. 4) and second thick portion 65, even when the breasts are not fully developed or are not fully developed, brassiere 1 is prevented from riding up or floating up. In brassiere 1, second thick portion 65 is thinner than first thick portion 61.

[0041] Figures 6 and 7 show the bra 1 being worn. The wearer has a male physique, no breast fullness, and an underbust measurement of 76 cm. As shown in Figure 6, when viewed from the side, a natural contour of the upper and lower chest was created. Furthermore, there was no lifting of the upper part of the cup, and the fit between the upper part of the cup and the body was good. Figure 7 shows the bra viewed from diagonally above, and even when viewed from diagonally above, there was no lifting of the upper edge of the cup. Furthermore, the triangular portion t5 formed by the straps and the upper edge of the cup improved the fit. Although men's chest bones tend to be flatter and wider from side to side than women's, the first thick portion 61 (Figure 4) at the top of the cup and the triangular portion t5 improved the fit between the bra and the cup, confirming that a comfortable bra was obtained.

[0042] (Variation) FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a brassiere 101, a variation of the brassiere 1. Components similar to those of the brassiere 1 are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described further. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the brassiere 101 from the garment side. Referring to FIG. 8, the brassiere 101 has a wire insertion section 111 on the garment-facing surface of the brassiere 101, along the lower edge 22 of the cup body 20. The side ends of the wire insertion section 111 are open, providing a wire insertion opening 124. A flap member 121 is provided to cover the wire insertion opening 124. A wire 130 can be inserted or removed through the wire insertion opening 124. The flap member 121 covers the wire insertion opening 124 when not being inserted or removed. This prevents the wire 130 from slipping out or slipping out. Furthermore, the wearer can easily insert or remove the wire depending on their body development stage, the presence or absence of pain, and their mood. By providing the wire insertion section 111 on the garment-facing surface, a brassiere that is gentler on the skin can be constructed. 8, wire insertion section 111 is provided on the clothing side of brassiere 101, but this is not necessarily limited to this. Depending on the intended function and design, wire insertion section 111 may be provided on the skin side. When wire insertion section 111 is provided on the skin side, flap 121 and wire insertion / withdrawal opening 124 may not be provided, and the wire may be inserted and fixed.

[0043] (Embodiment 2) Next, brassiere 201, which is a second embodiment of a brassiere according to the present disclosure, will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the clothing side of brassiere 201 according to the present disclosure. Components that are the same as those of brassiere 1 are given the same reference numerals and will not be described again. The difference between brassiere 1 and brassiere 201 is mainly in the configuration of the cup portion. The cup portion 202 of brassiere 201 will be described below.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 9, the cup portion 202 of the brassiere 201 includes a cup body 220 and a facing 250 attached to the garment side of the cup body 220. The facing 250 covers the entire cup body 220 and extends above the upper edge 221 of the cup body 220, covering the upper part of the breasts. The facing 250 is sewn to the cup body 220 at the lower edge 222 and the side edges 223 of the cup body 220. On the other hand, the cup body 220 and the facing 250 are not sewn to each other at the upper edge 221 of the cup body 220. The facing 250 is, for example, a non-stretch lace. The facing 250 can also be made of a thin or stretchable fabric. A stretchable tape 251 is attached to the skin side of the facing 250. The tape 251 extends along the upper edge of the cup portion 202 from the front center fc to the upper end st of the side edge 223 of the cup portion 202. Tape 251 is attached so as to be positioned slightly above upper edge 221 of cup body 220. Specifically, for example, a thin elastic member such as flat rubber or elastic tape can be used as tape 251. The width of tape 251 may be, for example, about 4 to 8 mm.

[0045] The straps 205 connect the back portion 4 and the cup portion 202. The straps 205 connect to the cup portion 202 at the upper ends st of the side edges 223 of the cup portion 202. In other words, the cup portion 202, the straps 205, and the tape 251 meet at the upper ends st of the side edges 223 of the cup portion 202. When worn, the tape 251 maintains the shape of the cup, and the elasticity of the tape 251 makes it easy for the cup portion 202 to fit closely to the wearer. This prevents the upper edges of the cup from floating when worn, providing a brassiere that looks natural and is comfortable to wear. By using a thin lace material for the outer material 250 and appropriately selecting the elasticity of the tape 251, excessive pressure is not felt and the brassiere is comfortable to wear. As a variation, an elastic lace may be used for the outer material 250, and the tape 251 may not be provided. In this case, the stretchability of the outer material 250 prevents the upper edge of the cup from floating up when worn.

[0046] Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the outer appearance of the skin side of brassiere 201. In Fig. 10, straps and the like are omitted and only the main components are shown. On the skin side of the cup portion 202, a cover material 207 is provided on the skin side surface of the cup body 220, covering the entire skin side of the core material 210 (FIG. 12). The core material 210 and the cover material 207 are sewn together at the upper edge 221 of the cup body 220. The core material 210 and the cover material 207 are sewn together all around to form the cup body 202. The lower edge 222 of the cup body 220 is reinforced by piping 64, which maintains the shape of the cup. The side edge 223 of the cup body 220 is reinforced by tape 266. The tape 266 runs from the side edge 223 of the cup body, along the side of the outer material 250, and is connected to the strap 205.

[0047] The cover material 207 is made up of three members sewn together. The cover material 207 is a three-piece piece made up of a first portion 271, a second portion 272, and a third portion 273 that are arranged in parallel. First portion 271 of cover material 207 is a portion that extends in an arc shape along upper edge 221 of cup body 220. In brassiere 201, first portion 271 is formed with first thick portion 261 (FIG. 11). Specifically, a pad that constitutes first thick portion 261 (FIG. 11) is sewn into the inside of first portion 271 to form an integrated structure.

[0048] The second portion 272 of the cover material 207 is sewn to the first portion 271 at a first joining portion 281. The first joining portion 281 is a sewing point that extends along the upper edge 221 of the cup body 220 at a position away from the upper edge 221. The second portion 272 extends in an arc from the lower edge 222, through the top portion t, to the side edge 223. The top portion t is the highest part of the fullness of the cup portion 202. A pocket 262 is formed in the second portion 272. The pocket 262 is provided on the skin side of the cover material 207 and has an opening 267 on the side. The pad 6 can be inserted and removed through the opening 267. As with the brassiere 1, an elongated pad can be used as the pad. When the pad 6 is inserted into the pocket 262, it is held so that it spans from the lower edge 222 to the top portion t. When men or those in the transition from male to female body wear a bra, the top part can sometimes float away from the body due to the small size of the breasts. Bra 201 prevents the top part from floating up by inserting pads. Furthermore, by placing pads from the bottom edge of the cup to the top part, it is possible to create a natural breast contour.

[0049] The third portion 273 of the cover material 207 is sewn to the second portion 272 at a second joint 282. The second joint 282 is a stitched portion that extends along the first joint 281, away from the first joint 281. The first portion 271 is adjacent to the second portion 272 but not adjacent to the third portion 273. The second portion 272 is located between the first portion 271 and the third portion 273. The first joint 281 and the second joint 282 extend from the lower edge 222 to the side edge 223 without intersecting each other. A second thick portion 265 is formed in the third portion 273 (FIG. 11). Specifically, a pad that constitutes the second thick portion 265 (FIG. 11) is sewn inside the third portion 273 to form an integrated structure.

[0050] FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of cup body 220 taken along line XI-XI in FIG. 10. FIG. 11 shows only the main components of cup body 220, omitting some of the components. FIG. 11(a) shows the state without a pad inserted, and FIG. 11(b) shows the state with a pad inserted. Referring to FIG. 11(a), cup body 220 is formed by stacking core material 210 and cover material 207. Core material 210 is made of, for example, a combination of fabric and nonwoven fabric. First portion 271 includes first thick portion 261. Pocket 262 is located below first thick portion 261. Third portion 273 includes second thick portion 265. By including first thick portion 261, lifting of the top edge of the cup is suppressed even when a wearer with little or no breast fullness wears brassiere 201. Referring to FIG. 11(b), the pad 6 is inserted into the pocket 262. The pocket 262 is provided in the second portion 272 of the cover material 207. When the pad 6 is inserted, it is held in a position overlapping the top portion t, preventing the top portion from floating even in a wearer with no breast fullness or a wearer with a small breast fullness, thereby reducing discomfort when worn. The presence of the second thick portion 265 improves the fit of the brassiere 201 to the body. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a partially exploded view of the cup portion 220. The core material 210 has a substantially constant thickness. The cover material 207 is configured so that the first portion 271 and the third portion 273 are thick. The second thick portion 265 is thinner than the first thick portion 261.

[0051] (Variation) FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the clothing side of brassiere 301, which is a variation of brassiere 201. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing the skin side of brassiere 301. In brassiere 301, components that are the same as those in brassieres 1 to 201 are given the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted. The difference between brassieres 201 and 301 is mainly in the configuration of the cup portion. The cup portion 302 of brassiere 301 will be described below.

[0052] Referring to Figure 13, the cup section 302 of the brassiere 301 includes a cup body 320 and a covering material 350 attached to the clothing side of the cup body 320. The covering material 350 covers the entire cup body 320 and extends above the upper edge 321 of the cup body 320, covering the upper part of the breasts. The left and right cup sections 302 are connected at the front center fc. The configuration of the covering material 350 and tape 351 is the same as that of the brassiere 201.

[0053] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing the skin side of a brassiere 301. Referring to FIG. 14, on the skin side of the cup portion 302, a cover material 307 is provided on the skin-side surface of the cup body 320, covering the entire skin side of the core material 310 (FIG. 15). The core material 310 and the cover material 307 are sewn together at the upper edge 321 of the cup body 320. The core material 310 and the cover material 307 are sewn together around their entire periphery to form the cup body 320. The cover material 307 is a three-piece joint consisting of a first portion 371, a second portion 372, and a third portion 373 that are parallel to each other. The second portion 372 of the cover material 307 is sewn to the first portion 371 at a first joining portion 381. The third portion 373 is sewn to the second portion 372 at a second joining portion 382. The second joining portion 382 is a stitched portion that extends parallel to and away from the first joining portion 381. In the second portion 372, a pocket 362 is formed.

[0054] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the cup body 320 taken along the line XI-XI in FIG. 14. FIG. 15 shows only the main components of the cup body 320, omitting some of the components. FIG. 15(a) shows the cup body 320 without a pad inserted, and FIG. 15(b) shows the cup body 320 with a pad inserted. Referring to FIG. 15(a), the cup body 320 is formed by stacking a core material 310 and a cover material 307. The core material 310 is made of, for example, a combination of fabric and nonwoven fabric. The core material 310 may be a molded material. A first thick portion 361 is formed along the upper edge of the core material 310. As with the core material 310, the first thick portion 361 may be formed integrally with the core material. A pocket 362 is located below the first thick portion 361. The pad 6 is inserted into the pocket 362. A second thick portion 365 is formed at the lower edge of the core material 310.

[0055] FIG. 16 is a view showing the core 310. FIG. 16(a) shows the skin side of the core 310. FIG. 16(b) shows the bb cross section of FIG. 16(a). The core 310 is formed, for example, by sewing together a nonwoven fabric and a woven fabric. Referring to FIG. 16, the upper edge 321 of the core 310 corresponds to the upper edge 321 of the cup body 320. A first thick portion 361 is formed along the upper edge 321. The first thick portion 361 is formed in an arc shape along the upper edge 321 from the front center side to the side side. The width We of the first thick portion 361 near the center between the front center side and the side side is, for example, approximately 1.5 cm. The width Wf of the first thick portion 361 gradually decreases near the side side, reaching the junction of the upper edge 321 and the side edge 323.

[0056] In brassieres 201 and 301, wire insertion section 111 is provided on the clothing side of brassiere 201, but it may also be provided on the skin side. Furthermore, various cup and pad shapes, covering materials, etc. may be selected as long as the effects of the present disclosure are achieved.

[0057] The cupped garments according to the present disclosure are not limited to bras, but may also be, for example, innerwear such as bra camisoles, bra slips, bodysuits, and corsets, outerwear such as tank tops, one-piece dresses, and dresses, leotards, swimwear, and other sportswear. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1, 101, 201, 301 Bra, 2, 202, 302 Cup part, 3 Base part, 4 Back part, 5, 205 Strap, 6 Pad, 7, 207, 307 Cover material, 8 Hook part, 10, 210, 310 Core material, 20, 220, 320 Cup body, 21, 221, 321 Upper edge, 22, 222, 322 Lower edge, 23, 223, 323 Side edge, 250, 350 Outer material, 251, 351 Elastic tape, 31 Stretch tape, 51 First strap part, 52 Second strap part, 53 Third strap part, 61, 261, 361 First thick part, 62, 262, 362 Pocket, 64 Piping, 65, 265, 365 Second thickened portion, 66, 266 Tape, 67, 267 Opening, 71, 271, 371 First portion, 72, 272, 372 Second portion, 73, 273, 373 Third portion, 81, 281, 381 First joint portion, 82, 282, 382 Second joint portion, 83 Adjuster, 84 Bone, 85 Ring, 111 Wire insertion portion, 121 Flap member, 124 Wire insertion port, 130 Wire.

Claims

1. a pair of cup portions, a base portion supporting the cup portions, a back portion connected to the base portion, and a strap connected to the cup portions and the back portion; The cup portion is The cup body and a pocket provided on the skin side of the cup body, The cup body has a first thick portion extending in an arc from a front center toward the side along an upper edge of the cup body, and a second thick portion along at least a part of a lower edge of the cup body, the pocket is provided below the first thick portion, along the first thick portion, and at a position overlapping the top portion of the cup portion; The pocket is formed so that an elongated pad, the length of whose long side is 1.5 to 3 times the length of its short side, is held from the lower front center of the cup portion to the top portion, below the first thick portion and above the second thick portion. Clothing with cups.

2. the cup body includes a cover material attached so as to cover the entire surface of the skin side of the cup body, The cover material is a three-ply joint, and the three-ply joint is a first joint portion extending along the upper edge of the cup body at a position spaced from the upper edge; a second joint portion extending along the first joint portion at a position spaced apart from the first joint portion; a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion joined via the second portion is a portion located between the first joint portion and the second joint portion, and the pocket is formed in the second portion. The garment with cups according to claim 1 .

3. The strap is a first strap portion connected to the back portion; a second strap portion and a third strap portion branching from the first strap portion and connecting to the cup portion; the second strap portion connects to the cup portion at a first point where the top edge and side edge of the cup portion meet; the third strap portion is connected to the cup portion at a second point on the upper edge of the cup portion, the second point being 2 to 6 cm forward and centerward of the first point; The garment with cups according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The cup portion is An elastic tape extends from the front center of the cup portion along the upper edge of the cup portion to the upper end of the side edge of the cup portion. The garment with cups according to claim 1 or 2.

5. a wire insertion portion along the lower edge of the cup portion; A wire insertion / withdrawal opening is provided at at least one end of the wire insertion section, and the wire insertion / withdrawal opening is provided with a flap member on its surface side to prevent the wire from coming out. The garment with cups according to claim 1 or 2.

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