clothing

Abstract

The present invention improves wearing feeling while maintaining the comfort of wearing clothing.　The clothing, including an outer material and a lining material, comprises a plurality of first joint parts joining the outer material and the lining material. The plurality of first joint parts are arrayed along a hem-side end portion of the lining material, extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the end portion, and are arranged in a line shape that does not intersect with the adjacent first joints. Non-joined regions between the adjacent first joint parts are arrayed in a single row along the end portion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to clothing. [Background technology]

[0002] In garments such as cupped camisoles and half-top brassieres, a lining is attached to an outer fabric, and a pad is held between them. The lining is adhered with an adhesive (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-172730 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In order to reduce tightness and achieve a comfortable fit, cupped clothing often uses fabric to hold the bust in place without placing wires under the pads. However, because fabric does not have the same strong bust support as wires, movement of the bust can cause the fabric under the pads to shift toward the bust and roll up. This rolling up of fabric can be uncomfortable for the wearer.

[0005] The present invention aims to improve the wearing comfort of clothing while maintaining its comfortable fit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a garment comprising an outer fabric and an inner fabric. The garment comprises a plurality of first joining portions joining the outer fabric and the inner fabric. The plurality of first joining portions are aligned along the edge of the lining on the hem side, extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge, and arranged in a line that does not intersect with adjacent first joining portions. Non-joined regions between adjacent first joining portions are aligned in a row along the edge.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is a garment comprising an outer fabric and a lining. The garment comprises a plurality of first joining portions joining the lining and the outer fabric, and a support fabric joined to the lining. The plurality of first joining portions are aligned along the edge of the lining on the hem side, extending in a direction approximately perpendicular to the edge, and arranged in lines that do not intersect with adjacent first joining portions. Non-joined regions between adjacent first joining portions are aligned in a row along the edge. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the wearing comfort of the clothing while maintaining the comfortable wearing comfort of the clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing a garment according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the lining and the joints. [Figure 4] An enlarged view of the lining at the shoulder. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the garment of the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a development view showing the layer structure of the clothing. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the lining and the joints. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a garment according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the lining and the joints. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a development view of the garment of the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the garment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration described below is one example (typical example) of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this.

[0011] In this specification, right means the direction X1 in the drawing, left means the direction X2, up means the direction Y1 in the drawing, and down means the direction Y2.

[0012] (First embodiment) Fig. 1 shows a garment 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 1. The garment 10 is a half-top brassiere, and includes an outer fabric 1, a lining fabric 2, and a pair of pads 3.

[0013] The outer fabric 1 comprises a front body 11a that covers the bust of the wearer, a back body 11b that covers the back, and a shoulder portion 12 that is placed over the shoulders of the wearer. The outer fabric 1 can be made of a stretchy fabric.

[0014] In the first embodiment, the outer fabric 1 is a single piece of fabric with the center cut into an oval shape to form the neckline 14 and the left and right sides cut into semi-oval shapes to form the armholes 15. By folding the outer fabric 1 in half at the center, the front body 11a, the back body 11b and the shoulder portions 12 are formed.

[0015] The front body 11a and the back body 11b are connected by the shoulders 12 and joined at their respective sides 16. They can be joined with an adhesive. Alternatively, a heat-sealable fabric may be used for the outer fabric 1, and the front body 11a and the back body 11b may be joined by overlapping them and heating them to fuse them together.

[0016] Fig. 3 shows the surface of the lining 2 facing the outer fabric 1. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of the lining 2 near the shoulder 12. The lining 2 is smaller in size than the front body 11a and has substantially the same shape as the front body 11a.

[0017] Specifically, the edge of the lining 2 extends along the sides 16 of the front body 11a, the armholes 15, the upper ends of the shoulders 12, the neckline 14, and the hem. The edge of the lining 2 on the hem side has arc-shaped left and right corners and is recessed upward at the front center M.

[0018] The garment 10 has a first joining portion 51, a second joining portion 52, and a third joining portion 53 that join the lining 2 to the outer fabric 1. In the first embodiment, each of the joining portions 51 to 53 is an adhesive layer provided by applying an adhesive.

[0019] The lining 2 near the bust and shoulder areas 12 are joined to the front body 11a. As a result, storage areas 13 for the pad 3 are formed on the left and right of the front center M. In the storage areas 13, the lining 2 is not joined to the front body 11a. The storage areas 13 have a generally oval shape, and part of the upper side extends toward the shoulder areas 12.

[0020] The pair of pads 3 are inserted into the storage section 13 and disposed between the front body 11 a and the lining 2 . The pad 3 has a bowl shape that curves so as to jut out to the side opposite the wearer.

[0021] An opening 21 is provided in the part of the lining 2 that extends above the storage section 13. The pad 3 can be inserted and removed through the opening 21.

[0022] (1st joint) A plurality of first joining portions 51 are arranged in a line in the joining region with the front body 11a of the lining 2. These linear first joining portions 51 suppress the stretching of the outer fabric and the lining 2, thereby reducing the slippage of the fabric due to stretching.

[0023] In wireless-type garment 10, the bust is held in place by fabric rather than wire. Because fabric has a weaker hold on the bust than wire, outer fabric 1 or lining 2 stretches significantly with movement of the bust, and the fabric at the hem under the bust may shift toward the bust.

[0024] However, the first joints 51 where the adhesive has solidified prevent the fabric from stretching in the direction in which they are arranged in a line. Therefore, by providing the linear first joints 51 in the direction in which the fabric is likely to slip, it is possible to reduce slippage and curling of the fabric.

[0025] Specifically, the first joining portion 51 is arranged to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge of the hem side of the lining 2. The first joining portion 51 is also arranged to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge of the pad 3. In this specification, the term "substantially perpendicular" refers to a direction at an angle of 90°±30° to the edge.

[0026] This prevents the fabric at the hem below the pad 3 from stretching toward the edge or toward the pad 3, reducing the hem from slipping up or rolling up. Because the hem below the pad 3 does not follow the movement of the bust, the fabric at the hem can maintain the bust shape even without a wire.

[0027] In the first embodiment, the first joining portion 51 is arranged to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to all edges of the lining 2, not just the edge on the hem side. This makes it possible to prevent the fabric from shifting or rolling up at all edges.

[0028] Between a pair of pads 3, the first joint portion 51 is arranged to extend in the direction that connects the edges of the pads 3 in the shortest possible manner. This can suppress stretching of the fabric in the left-right direction between the pads 3 so that the pads 3 do not shift from the bust.

[0029] The line width d1 of the first bonding portion 51 can be appropriately selected depending on the flexibility of the adhesive used, etc. From the viewpoint of suppressing stretching of the fabric, the line width d1 is preferably 0.5 mm or more, and more preferably 1 mm or more. From the viewpoint of not unnecessarily reducing the stretchability and flexibility of the fabric, the line width d1 is preferably 5 mm or less, more preferably 3 mm or less, and even more preferably 1.5 mm or less.

[0030] The line spacing d2 between adjacent first joints 51 can also be appropriately selected depending on the stretchability of the fabric. From the viewpoint of reducing peeling of the lining 2 and slippage of the fabric, the line spacing d2 is preferably 5 mm or less, more preferably 3 mm or less, and even more preferably 2 mm or less. From the viewpoint of not unnecessarily reducing the stretchability and flexibility of the fabric, the line spacing d2 is preferably 1.0 mm or more, and more preferably 1.5 mm or more.

[0031] (2nd joint) The second bonding portions 52 are arranged in a dot pattern. The bonding strength of the area bonded by the dot-shaped second bonding portions 52 is stronger than the bonding area formed by the first bonding portions 51. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange the second bonding portions 52 at the end portions of the lining 2 that are prone to peeling.

[0032] In the first embodiment, the second joining portions 52 are provided along all edges of the lining 2. In other words, the second joining portions 52 are arranged on the outer periphery of the lining 2 and the outer periphery of the storage portion 13. Although the fabric is prone to stretch due to the weight of the bust, the second joining portions 52 firmly join the lining 2 to the front body 11a, preventing the lining 2 from peeling off.

[0033] The second joining portion 52 may be arranged only on some of the edges of the lining 2, such as the shoulder portion 12, rather than on all edges of the lining 2. The front body portion 11a and the back body portion 11b may also be joined by the second joining portion 52.

[0034] The size of the dots in the second bonding portions 52 can be selected as appropriate, but from the viewpoint of bonding strength, the diameter of the dots is preferably 0.5 mm or more, and more preferably 1.0 mm or more. From the viewpoint of not unnecessarily reducing the flexibility and stretchability of the fabric, the diameter of the dots is preferably 5 mm or less, more preferably 3 mm or less, and even more preferably 1.5 mm or less.

[0035] From the viewpoint of bonding strength, the dot spacing between adjacent second bonding portions 52 is preferably 3 mm or less, and more preferably 1.5 mm or less. From the viewpoint of maintaining the flexibility and stretchability of the fabric, the dot spacing is preferably 0.5 mm or more, and more preferably 1.0 mm or more.

[0036] (3rd joint) The third joints 53 are arranged in a line like the first joints 51, but are arranged so as to intersect with the first joints 51. The third joints 53 can suppress expansion and contraction not only in the direction in which the first joints 51 are arranged, but also in directions intersecting that direction.

[0037] In the shoulder portion 12, the first joint portion 51 is disposed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the left and right ends of the shoulder portion 12, i.e., in the left-right direction. In this case, the third joint portion 53 is disposed so as to extend in the up-down direction of the shoulder portion 12.

[0038] The shoulder portions 12 are more likely to stretch downward Y2 due to the weight of the bust than the hem below the pad 3, but the third joints 53 can suppress expansion and contraction in the up and down direction to prevent the shoulder portions 12 from stretching too much. This allows the shoulder portions 12 to lift the bust, improving the bust's shape retention.

[0039] The line width of the third joints 53 can be set in the same way as the first joints 51. As with the first joints 51, multiple third joints 53 may be arranged side by side, in which case the line spacing can also be set in the same way as the first joints 51. The more third joints 53 there are, the more expansion and contraction can be suppressed, so the number of third joints 53 to be arranged can be set as needed.

[0040] Known adhesives used in clothing, such as silicone adhesives and thermosetting adhesives, can be used for each of the bonding portions 51 to 53. From the viewpoint of maintaining the flexibility of the fabric, the first bonding portion 51 and the third bonding portion 53 are preferably adhesive layers containing silicone adhesives. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of increasing bonding strength, the second bonding portion 52 is preferably an adhesive layer containing a thermosetting adhesive.

[0041] As described above, according to the first embodiment, in the garment 10 in which the lining 2 is integrally formed with the outer fabric 1, the lining 2 is joined to the outer fabric 1 by the first joining portions 51. The first joining portions 51 are arranged in a line.

[0042] The fabric portions of the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2 joined by the first joining portion 51 are restricted from stretching in the linear direction of the first joining portion 51. This reduces fabric misalignment due to stretching in that direction. Fixing the position of the fabric improves the ability to maintain the shape of the bust.

[0043] In particular, in the case of non-wired garments 10, the bottom hem of the pad 3 tends to stretch up and down in response to the movement of the bust, which can result in the bottom hem slipping up and causing the bust to lose its shape. In practice, sports bras designed for sports, which are primarily comprised of fabric and cups without wires or resin components and made of stretchy fabric, are prone to significant hemming and loosening during exercise, causing discomfort to the wearer. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the stretchy fabric can deform significantly. This stretchy fabric deformation, for example, does little to prevent the bust from expanding or moving during exercise.

[0044] In other words, stretchy clothing like sports bras tend to have fabric that stretches freely, which means that the fabric tends to roll up and provides very little support for the bust. While this is natural, as the concept is to provide a comfortable, relaxed fit, as mentioned above, fabric rolling up can be uncomfortable, and many users prefer a certain level of support.

[0045] Therefore, a configuration in which this stretching is restricted by the first joining portion 51 extending substantially perpendicular to the edge of the hem or the edge of the pad 3 is particularly useful. In addition, in non-wire bras, it is common for the lining 2 to be joined to the outer fabric 1 to form the storage compartment 13 for the pad 3. According to the first embodiment, slippage of the fabric is prevented by adjusting the shape and position of the joint between the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2. The adhesive used in the first place prevents slippage of the fabric, and no additional materials or manufacturing processes are required to prevent slippage. Therefore, the bust retention can be improved without increasing manufacturing costs.

[0046] (Second embodiment) Fig. 5 shows a garment 20 of a second embodiment. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 5. Fig. 7 shows the layer structure of the garment 20.

[0047] The garment 20 is a half-top type brassiere, and like the garment 10 of the first embodiment, comprises an outer fabric 1, a lining 2, and a pair of pads 3. The garment 20 further comprises a support fabric 6 between the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2.

[0048] The outer fabric 1, lining 2, and pad 3 can be the same as those in the first embodiment. The outer fabric 1 and lining 2 are stretchable fabrics, and can be knitted fabrics such as rib knit, smooth knit, or plain knit. Usable materials include natural fibers such as cotton, regenerated cellulose fibers such as cupra and viscose rayon, and synthetic fibers such as polyester and polyurethane.

[0049] The support fabric 6 is a stretchable fabric and is bonded to the lining 2. The lining 2 to which the support fabric 6 is bonded becomes thicker and more rigid, reducing deformation of the lining 2 due to the movement of the bust, etc. The support fabric 6 is stretchable and increases the restoring force of the lining 2, so that even if the lining 2 is deformed, it easily returns to its original shape. This increases the bust shape retention ability of the lining 2.

[0050] The support fabric 6 may be the same fabric as the outer fabric 1 or lining 2, etc., as long as it is stretchable, but is preferably an elastic warp knitted fabric that is more stretchable than the lining 2. The elastic warp knitted fabric increases the restoring force of the lining 2 in all directions, further improving the shape retention of the bust.

[0051] As the elastic warp knitted fabric, for example, a raschel knitted fabric having high stretchability such as power net, tulle net, satin net, or triconnet is preferred, and from the viewpoint of restoring force, power net is more preferred.

[0052] Materials that can be used for the support fabric 6 include the same materials as those for the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2, but from the viewpoint of restoring force, it is preferable to use elastic threads made of nylon or polyester.

[0053] The outer fabric 1, lining fabric 2, and support fabric 6 are preferably fabrics that have little fraying and can be used as is. Edge treatment to prevent fraying is not required, and this avoids the reduction in comfort due to thread tension caused by sewing during edge treatment or thickening of the fabric. Examples of fabrics that have little fraying include tricot knit fabrics made with elastic yarns, and knit fabrics made with heat-fusible elastic yarns that have been heat-set to prevent fraying.

[0054] An opening 61 is provided in the support cloth 6 in the area where each pad 3 is placed. The left or right side edge (side edge on the armpit 16 side) of the annular opening 61 to its lower edge is located inside the periphery of the pad 3 (towards the bust top K). The upper edge of the opening 61 to its side edge on the front center M side is located at the same position as the periphery of the pad 3 or just outside it. This allows the support cloth 6 to be placed on the armpit 16 side and below each pad 3. The support cloth 6 can pull the bust from the armpit 16 side toward the front center M side and support the bust from below toward the bust top K, thereby improving the shape retention of the bust.

[0055] As in the first embodiment, the garment 20 has a first joining portion 51, a second joining portion 52, and a third joining portion 53. The garment 20 further has a fourth joining portion 54 that joins the lining 2 and the support fabric 6 together.

[0056] The first joining portion 51, the second joining portion 52 and the third joining portion 53 are provided in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the lining 2 is joined to the outer fabric 1 around the pad 3 and in the shoulder portions 12. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the joining portions 51 to 53 and the lining 2 as viewed from the outer fabric 1 (front body 11a) side.

[0057] As shown in the figure, multiple first bonding portions 51 are arranged in a line along the edge of the lining 2. The first bonding portions 51 arranged along the edge on the hem side are preferable because they can prevent the hem from rolling up. The first bonding portions 51 extend in a direction approximately perpendicular to the edge of the lining 2 and are arranged in a line that does not intersect with adjacent first bonding portions 51.

[0058] The first bonding portions 51 are line segments, and are aligned in a parallel line in a straight region such as the edge of the hem of the lining 2. In a curved region such as the edge of the lining 2 on the lower left or right side of the pad 3, the first bonding portions 51 are aligned radially from the bust top K. As a result, the non-bonded regions between adjacent first bonding portions 51 are aligned in a line in the curved direction in which the first bonding portions 51 are aligned.

[0059] Because the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2 are fixed only along the length of the line segments of the first joints 51, stretching is significantly suppressed in the direction in which the line segments of the first joints 51 extend (a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the multiple first joints 51 are arranged). On the other hand, the stretchability of the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2 remains in the non-jointed regions. Therefore, the degree of suppression of stretching is smaller in the direction in which the multiple first joints 51 are arranged than in the direction in which the first joints 51 extend.

[0060] In this way, the first joining portions 51 can maintain a certain degree of stretchability in one direction in which they are arranged, while significantly suppressing stretchability in a direction approximately perpendicular to that one direction, making it easy to control the direction of stretch suppression. For example, the first joining portions 51 aligned along the hem edge of the lining 2 significantly suppress stretch in a direction approximately perpendicular to the hem edge, reducing rolling-up. On the other hand, these first joining portions 51 do not significantly suppress stretch in the direction along the hem edge, i.e., in the waist direction, thereby reducing tightness and maintaining a comfortable fit. Controlling the direction of stretch suppression makes it possible to achieve both a comfortable fit and a comfortable feel.

[0061] Around the periphery of the pad 3, the first joints 51 are aligned along the edge of the pad 3, and are arranged in a line extending in a direction approximately perpendicular to the edge. Adjacent first joints 51 do not intersect. Therefore, a certain degree of stretchability along the edge of the pad 3 is maintained to follow the swaying of the bust and body movements, while stretchability in the direction approximately perpendicular to the bust top K is greatly suppressed, thereby improving the shape retention of the bust.

[0062] Between a pair of pads 3, multiple first bonding portions 51 are arranged side by side in the direction of the front center M. Each first bonding portion 51 between these pads 3 extends in a direction that connects the edges of the pads 3 in the shortest way, and is arranged in a line that does not intersect with adjacent first bonding portions 51. The first bonding portions 51 are line segments, and non-bonded regions are lined up in a row in the direction of the front center M.

[0063] Therefore, near the front center M between the pads 3, elasticity in the direction of the front center M is maintained to a certain extent to accommodate the weight and movement of the bust, while elasticity in the direction approximately perpendicular to the front center M is greatly suppressed, allowing the bust to be pulled closer to the front center M. This improves the bust's shape retention.

[0064] In a straight region such as the edge of the lining 2 on the hem side, each of the first joints 51 is preferably perpendicular to the edge and is preferably a line segment that is parallel to each other. Since the edge of the lining 2 on the neckline 14 side is semi-elliptical, in a curved region such as this edge, each of the first joints 51 is preferably a line segment that extends radially from the center of the ellipse. In a curved region such as the lower left or lower right of the pad 3, each of the first joints 51 is preferably perpendicular to the edge of the lining 2 or the edge of the pad 3 and is preferably a line segment that extends radially toward the bust top K.

[0065] The line width and line spacing of the first bonding portion 51 in the second embodiment can be set in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[0066] In the second embodiment, the second bonding portions 52 are also arranged in a dot pattern at the end of the lining 2. The dots have a generally circular shape, and are usually circular. The arrangement pattern of the second bonding portions 52 may be, for example, a grid pattern in which the second bonding portions 52 are arranged at regular intervals in the vertical and horizontal directions, or a honeycomb pattern in which the second bonding portions 52 are arranged diagonally at regular intervals in the horizontal direction with their positions shifted alternately in the vertical direction.

[0067] As in the first embodiment, the third bonding portions 53 are arranged in a line that intersects with the multiple first bonding portions 51. For example, the third bonding portions 53 are line segments that extend in the direction in which the first bonding portions 51 are arranged. The stretchability of the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2 remains in the direction in which the first bonding portions 51 are arranged, but this can be partially suppressed by the third bonding portions 53.

[0068] The fourth bonding portions 54 are arranged in a dot pattern similar to the second bonding portions 52. A plurality of the fourth bonding portions 54 are arranged on the support cloth 6 in a grid-like or honeycomb-like pattern, and the entire surface of the support cloth 6 is bonded to the lining 2 via the fourth bonding portions 54.

[0069] The fourth bonding portion 54 is an adhesive layer formed by applying an adhesive. Any known adhesive used in clothing, such as a silicone adhesive or a thermosetting adhesive, can be used. However, from the viewpoints of bonding strength and shape retention, the fourth bonding portion 54 is preferably an adhesive layer containing a thermosetting adhesive.

[0070] The support cloth 6 has almost the same shape as the lining 2, but is smaller in size. For example, the outer periphery of the support cloth 6 is located lower than the lining 2 above the shoulders 12 and higher than the lining 2 below the front center M, but is located a certain distance inward from the outer periphery of the lining 2 in other areas. The first joining portion 51 is located outward from the support cloth 6 above the shoulders 12, but is located inside the outer periphery of the support cloth 6 in other areas. The second joining portion 52 is located outside the outer periphery of the support cloth 6.

[0071] When the lining 2 is placed over the outer fabric 1 provided with the first joining portion 51 and the second joining portion 52, the first joining portion 51 and the second joining portion 52 are exposed at the outer peripheral edge of the lining 2, the upper side of the shoulder portion 12, and the lower side of the front center M, and therefore these edges are directly joined to the outer fabric 1. In the area where the support fabric 6 and the first joining portion 51 overlap, the lining 2 is joined to the outer fabric 1 via the support fabric 6.

[0072] In the garment 20, the pad 3 disposed in the storage compartment 13 between the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 is not fixed to either the outer fabric 1 or the lining 2, and can be inserted into or removed from the storage compartment 13. In the second embodiment, an opening 22 is provided in the lining 2 instead of the opening 21 through which the pad 3 can be inserted or removed.

[0073] The openings 22 are located on the armhole 15 side above each pad 3. The opening 22 located at the upper left of one pad 3 is a slit extending from above to below and to the left. The opening 22 located at the upper right of the other pad 3 is a slit extending from above to below and to the right.

[0074] The garment 20 can be manufactured, for example, as follows. First, a fourth joint 54 is formed on the support fabric 6, for example by transferring an adhesive pattern. Next, the lining 2 is placed on top of the fourth joint 54, and the support fabric 6 and the lining 2 are joined together. Meanwhile, a first joint 51, a second joint 52, and a third joint 53 are formed on the outer fabric 1, for example by transferring an adhesive pattern. After placing the pad 3 on the outer fabric 1, the surface of the lining 2 facing the support fabric 6 is placed on each of the joints 51 to 53, and the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 are joined together. The joining may be performed by thermocompression bonding.

[0075] As described above, according to the second embodiment, the first joint portion 51 not only provides the same effect of achieving both comfort and a comfortable fit as the first embodiment, but the support cloth 6 also enhances the shape retention of the bust.

[0076] (Third embodiment) Fig. 9 shows a garment 30 according to a third embodiment, and Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in Fig. 9 .

[0077] The garment 30 is a half-top type brassiere, and like the garment 10 of the first embodiment, comprises an outer fabric 1, a lining 2, and a pair of pads 3. The garment 30 further comprises a support fabric 7 between the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2. The layer structure of the garment 30 is the same as that of the garment 20, except that the support fabric 6 is replaced with the support fabric 7.

[0078] The garment 30 of the third embodiment is an integrated pad type in which the pad 3 is joined to the lining 2, and the lining 2 does not have openings 21 or 22 for inserting and removing the pad 3 from the storage section 13. In the storage section 13, the pad 3 is fixed to the lining 2 but is separated from the outer fabric 1. The outer fabric 1, lining 2, and pad 3 can be the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0079] The support cloth 7 can be made of the same fabric as the support cloth 6 of the second embodiment, except for its shape. That is, the support cloth 7 is a stretchable fabric, and its entire surface is joined to the lining 2 via the fourth joining portion 54. The support cloth 7 is preferably an elastic warp knitted fabric that is more stretchable than the lining 2.

[0080] The support cloth 7 has openings 71 in the area where each pad 3 is placed. The entire periphery of the opening 71 is located inside the periphery of the pad 3 (towards the bust top K). By fixing the pad 3 to the lining 2 to which such support cloth 7 is joined, the rigidity of the bottom of the pad 3 is increased, which not only prevents deformation of the pad 3 but also increases the restoring force of the pad 3 when it is deformed. This allows the bust to be supported so that it bulges out from the bottom to the bust top K, improving the shape retention of the bust.

[0081] In the garment 30, the lining 2 and the outer fabric 1 are joined by dot-shaped second joining portions 52. Fig. 11 shows the second joining portions 52 and the lining 2 as seen from the outer fabric 1 (front body 11a) side. As shown in the figure, a plurality of second joining portions 52 are provided on the outer peripheral edge of the lining 2 and on the upper edge of the shoulder portion 12.

[0082] The support fabric 7 has almost the same shape as the lining 2, but is smaller in size than the lining 2. For example, the outer periphery of the support fabric 7 is located lower than the lining 2 at the upper end of the shoulder 12, and higher than the lining 2 below the front center M. In other areas, the outer periphery of the support fabric 7 is located more inward than the outer periphery of the lining 2. The second joining portion 52 is located lower than the outer periphery of the support fabric 7 at the upper end of the shoulder 12, but is located more outward than the outer periphery of the support fabric 7 in other areas.

[0083] When the lining 2 is placed over the outer fabric 1 provided with the second joining portions 52, the second joining portions 52 are exposed at the outer peripheral edge of the lining 2 and at the upper edge of the shoulder portion 12, and these edges are therefore directly joined to the outer fabric 1. In the region above the shoulder portion 12 where the support fabric 7 and the second joining portions 52 overlap, the lining 2 is joined to the outer fabric 1 via the support fabric 7.

[0084] Garment 30 can be manufactured in the same manner as garment 20, except that support fabric 6 is replaced with support fabric 7.

[0085] As described above, in the pad-integrated garment 30 in which the pad 3 is fixed to the lining 2, the area where the support fabric 7 is joined is expanded toward the bottom of the pad 3, resulting in a structure in which the pad 3 has a higher ability to retain the bust shape. Furthermore, the entire joining area between the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 is joined by the second joining area 52, which has a stronger ability to suppress stretching than the first joining area 51, significantly suppressing stretching. This reduces deformation of the outer fabric 1, lining 2, and pad 3, and improves the bust shape retention of the entire garment 30.

[0086] (Fourth embodiment) Fig. 12 shows a garment 40 according to a fourth embodiment. The garment 40 is a half-top brassiere, and includes an outer fabric 1C, a lining 2C, and a pair of pads 3. Fig. 12 is a development view of the garment 40 seen from the lining 2C side. The garment 40 includes a fifth joining portion 55 and a sixth joining portion 56 that join the outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C.

[0087] The garment 40 comprises a front portion 11c and two belt portions 11d. Parts of the left and right upper ends of the front portion 11c extend upward. Each belt portion 11d extends to the left or right from a side 16 of the front portion 11c. The front portion 11c and the belt portions 11d are continuous at the side 16. Parts of the upper ends of the belt portions 11d on the rear center N side extend upward to the left or right.

[0088] Ends 17a of belt portion 11d are joined together at the rear center N. Ends 17b of the extending portions of belt portion 11d are joined to ends 12a of the extending portions of front portion 11c, thereby forming shoulder portions 12, back neckline 14, and armholes 15.

[0089] The front portion 11c and the belt portion 11d are composed of a laminate of an outer fabric 1C and a lining 2C. The outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C can be made of the same knitted fabric as the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 of the first to third embodiments, except for their different shapes. The outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C are formed by cutting a single piece of fabric. The pad 3 can be made of the same material as in the first to third embodiments.

[0090] The lining 2C has substantially the same shape and size as the outer fabric 1C. By joining the lining 2C to the outer fabric 1C, a storage compartment 13 for the pad 3 is formed between the outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C. Because the outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C are not joined at the front center M, the storage compartment 13 in the garment 40 continues from the left side 16 to the right side 16 via the front center M.

[0091] The fifth joining portion 55 has a certain width and is arranged in a strip shape along the edge of the outer fabric 1C. The fifth joining portion 55 is also arranged in a strip shape along the side 16. The fifth joining portion 55 is an adhesive layer formed by applying an adhesive. The fifth joining portion 55 secures the outer fabric 1C and the lining fabric 2C by a certain width from the edge, suppressing stretchability and reducing curling of the edge. Furthermore, flattening the edge allows the garment 40 to fit closely to the body, improving comfort.

[0092] The width d5 of the fifth joint 55 is preferably 0.5 cm or more, more preferably 0.8 cm or more, and even more preferably 1.0 cm or more, from the viewpoint of reducing rolling up and improving comfort. From the viewpoint of maintaining a comfortable fit without excessively restricting the stretchability of the outer fabric 1C and the lining fabric 2C, the width d5 is preferably 2.0 cm or less, more preferably 1.8 cm or less, and even more preferably 1.5 cm or less.

[0093] From the side 16 of the belt portion 11d to the back center N, multiple sixth bonding portions 56 are arranged along the edge of the lining 2 on the bottom hem, i.e., in the waist direction. Each sixth bonding portion 56 is arranged in a line extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge of the lining 2 on the bottom hem. Adjacent sixth bonding portions 56 do not intersect but are parallel to each other. As a result, the non-bonded regions between adjacent sixth bonding portions 56 are lined up in a row in the curved direction in which the first bonding portions 51 are lined up.

[0094] The outer fabric 1C and the lining 2C are fixed from the hem-side end of the belt portion 11d, where the sixth joint 56 is located, to the end on the armhole 15 side, so stretching is greatly suppressed in the direction of the line of the sixth joint 56 (approximately perpendicular to the direction in which the multiple sixth joints 56 are arranged). On the other hand, the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 remain stretchable in the waist direction, where the non-jointed regions are arranged in a row. Therefore, stretching of the belt portion 11d in the vertical direction is greatly suppressed, preventing the belt portion 11d from losing its shape, while the stretchability in the waist direction reduces tightness, maintaining a comfortable fit. In addition, the sixth joint 56, which is located along the hem-side end, prevents the hem from rolling up.

[0095] The line width of the sixth bonding portion 56 can be set to the same as that of the first bonding portion 51. The line spacing of the sixth joint portion 56 can be set in the same way as the first joint portion 51, but it is preferable that the line spacing be narrower the closer to the armpit 16 or the back center N. This allows the joint area at the armpit 16 or the back center N to be gradually increased, increasing rigidity and reducing slack in the belt portion 11d, improving comfort when worn.

[0096] It is preferable that the sixth joining portion 56 is not disposed in the central portion between the side 16 and the back center N of the belt portion 11d. This increases the rigidity of the side 16 or the back center N while also improving stretchability in the waist direction, making it possible to maintain a comfortable fit.

[0097] The above-mentioned known adhesives can be used for the fifth bonding portion 55 and the sixth bonding portion 56. From the viewpoint of maintaining the flexibility of the fabric, the fifth bonding portion 55 and the sixth bonding portion 56 are preferably adhesive layers containing a silicone adhesive.

[0098] The garment 40 can be manufactured, for example, as follows. First, the fifth and sixth joining portions 55 and 56 are provided on the surface of the outer fabric 1C, and the pad 3 is placed thereon. Then, the lining 2C is laid on top of the outer fabric 1C, and the lining 2C is joined to the outer fabric 1C via the fifth and sixth joining portions 55 and 56. This joining may be performed by thermocompression or the like. Then, the ends 17a of the belt portion 11d are joined to each other, and the end 17b of the belt portion 11d is joined to the end 12a of the front portion 11c by thermocompression or the like. This joining may be performed by melting the fabrics together, or by using an adhesive.

[0099] As described above, garment 40 comprises front portion 11c that covers the bust of the wearer and belt portion 11d that covers the back. Front portion 11c and belt portion 11d comprise outer fabric 1C and lining 2C. Garment 40 comprises sixth joining portion 56 that joins outer fabric 1C and lining 2C together in belt portion 11d.

[0100] A plurality of sixth joints 56 are arranged in the waist direction, and each sixth joint 56 has a linear shape extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the waist direction. The sixth joints 56 allow the outer fabric 1C and the lining fabric 2C to retain their stretchability in the waist direction while significantly restricting their stretchability in the substantially perpendicular direction, thereby reducing deformation of the belt portion 11d and curling up of the hem end.

[0101] If the line spacing of the sixth joint 56 on the side of the armpit 16 is smaller than the line spacing on the center side of the belt portion 11d, it is easier to prevent the shape from being distorted at the armpit 16. Similarly, if the line spacing of the sixth joint 56 on the side of the rear center N is smaller than the line spacing on the center side of the belt portion 11d, it is easier to prevent the shape from being distorted at the rear center N.

[0102] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0103] For example, the present invention is not limited to the half-top type brassiere described above, but can also be applied to other clothing such as non-wired brassieres, camisoles, T-shirts, or dresses.

[0104] As described above, the present invention is particularly useful for clothing with cups, as it can increase the bust retention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to clothing without cups when it is desired to reduce the shifting of fabric due to stretching. For example, to prevent the upper end of shorts and the crotch end from rolling up, multiple linear first joining portions 51 extending approximately perpendicular to these ends can be arranged along the ends.

[0105] In the above embodiment, the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 are joined with an adhesive, but the joining method is not limited to this, and the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 may also be joined by heat fusion. In this case, each of the joining sections 51 to 53 is formed by a portion of the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2 melting and mixing together, and then solidifying and integrating them by cooling. As with adhesives, solidification has the effect of suppressing the stretching of the fabric.

[0106] When the lining 2 is bonded to the outer fabric 1 by thermocompression, the support fabric 6 of the garment 20 or the support fabric 7 of the garment 30 is bonded to the outer fabric 1 and the lining 2, respectively. In this case, non-stretchable fabrics may be used for the support fabrics 6 and 7.

[0107] Furthermore, although the outer fabric 1 is made of a single piece of fabric, it may be made by joining multiple fabric parts together. In this case, it is preferable to join the parts together using the second joining section 52. Fabrics other than the support fabrics 6 and 7 may be joined to the outer fabric 1 or the lining 2.

[0108] The configurations of the respective embodiments can be combined. For example, in the garment 30 of the third embodiment, the outer fabric 1 and the lining fabric 2 are joined only by the second joining portion 52. However, as in the first or second embodiment, the joining pattern may be a combination of the first joining portion 51 and the second joining portion 52, or a third joining portion 53 may be further provided.

[0109] In the garment 30, multiple support cloths 7 may be joined to the lining 2. In this case, the periphery of the opening 71 of each support cloth 7 is annular with the bust top K as the center, and the position of each periphery can be shifted by a certain distance from the bust top K to the edge of the pad 3, forming a contour line. The closer to the bottom of the pad 3, the more overlapping support cloths 7 there are, and the stronger the restoring force of each support cloth 7. The shape retention of the bust can be improved by gathering the bust so that it bulges out from the bottom of the bust toward the bust top K. To further improve shape retention, some of the multiple support cloths 7 may be replaced with non-stretchy fabric.

[0110] Similarly, in order to enhance the shape retention of the garment 20, multiple support cloths 6 may be overlapped and joined to the lining 2. In this case, the peripheral edge of each support cloth 6 in the lower left or lower right region of the pad 3 can be positioned gradually inward from the edge of the pad 3.

[0111] The fourth joining portion 54 joining the lining 2 and the support fabric 6 or 7 may be replaced with the linear first joining portion 51 .

[0112] In the garment 40, the support fabric 6 or 7 may be joined to the lining 2. For example, the support fabric 6 or 7 may not be joined to smaller garments 40 of size M or smaller, but may be joined to larger garments of size L or larger. The support fabric 6 or 7 may be positioned depending on the size of the garment 40.

[0113] This application claims priority based on Japanese patent application No. 2021-100698, filed on June 17, 2021, and incorporates all of the contents of that Japanese patent application by reference. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 10-40···Clothing, 1,1C··Outer fabric, 11a··Front body, 11b···Back body, 11c··Front section, 11d···Belt section, 12···Shoulder section, 13···Storage section, 2,2C···Lining, 3···Padding, 51···First joining section, 52···Second joining section, 53···Third joining section, 54···Fourth joining section, 55···Fifth joining section, 56···Sixth joining section, 6,7···Support fabric,

Claims

1. A stretchable outer fabric, Stretch lining and a pair of pads disposed between the outer fabric and the lining to protect the bust of the wearer; a plurality of first bonding portions that bond the outer fabric and the inner fabric together with a silicone adhesive; the plurality of first bonding portions are aligned at least along the edge of the lining on the lower hem side of the pair of pads, extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge, and are arranged in a line so as not to intersect with other adjacent bonding portions; The non-bonded regions between adjacent first bonded portions are aligned along the edge. A jacket characterized by the above.

2. A stretchable outer fabric, Stretch lining and a pair of pads disposed between the outer fabric and the lining to protect the bust of the wearer; a plurality of first bonding portions that bond the lining and the outer fabric together with a silicone adhesive; a support fabric having substantially the same shape as the lining and joined to the lining; the plurality of first bonding portions are aligned at least along the edge of the lining on the lower hem side of the pair of pads, extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge, and are arranged in a line so as not to intersect with other adjacent bonding portions; The non-bonded regions between adjacent first bonded portions are aligned along the edge. A jacket characterized by the above.

3. An opening is provided in the support cloth in an area where each of the pads is to be disposed, The opening has a side edge and a lower edge that are positioned inside the periphery of the pad. The jacket according to claim 2 .

4. An opening is provided in the support cloth in an area where each of the pads is to be disposed, The periphery of the opening is located inside the periphery of the pad. The jacket according to claim 2 .

5. The first joint extends generally perpendicular to all edges of the lining. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The first joint portion extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the edge of the pad. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The first joint portion extends in a direction that connects the edges of the pads together in the shortest distance between the pair of pads. The jacket according to claim 6 .

8. The line width of the first joint is 0.5 to 5 mm. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The line spacing of the first joint is 1 to 5 mm. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

10. Further provided is a second joining portion joining the outer fabric and the inner fabric, The second bonding portions are arranged in a dot pattern. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

11. the first bonding portion is an adhesive layer containing a silicone adhesive, The second bonding portion is an adhesive layer containing a thermosetting adhesive. The jacket according to claim 10 .

12. Further provided is a third joining portion joining the outer fabric and the inner fabric, The third joints are arranged in a line that intersects with the plurality of first joints. The upper garment according to claim 1 or 2.

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