Single layer clothing fabric

Abstract

Various textile materials and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The single-layer garment method includes providing a single-layer textile material using low-melting-point yarns. The method also includes providing support to the material using selective heating to form a structure of the single-layer textile material. The textile material is formed by at least one of a molding device or a robotic hot air device.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The exemplary embodiments relate generally to producing fabrics, and more particularly, the exemplary embodiments relate to producing single layer fabrics. [Background technology]

[0002] Modern engineered textiles used in garments, such as brassiere garments, are defined by one or more measurable performance functional attributes. In various embodiments, providing high-performance textile materials across multiple measurable functional attributes can be challenging. As the requirements for these attributes increase, complexity and negative attributes increase due to complex assembly techniques or the contrasting nature of the attributes, which could not be harmoniously produced to coexist in the same garment. Through hard work, ingenuity, and innovation, many of these identified problems have been resolved through the development of solutions included in embodiments of the present disclosure, many examples of which are described in detail herein. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosure. This summary is not an exhaustive overview and is not intended to identify key or critical elements or to delineate the scope of such elements. Its purpose is to present some concepts of the described features in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0004] In one exemplary embodiment, a method for manufacturing a single layer garment is provided. The method may include providing a single layer textile material using low melting point yarns. The method may also include providing support to the material using selective heating to form a structure of the single layer textile material.

[0005] In some embodiments, the textile material is formed by at least one of a molding device or a robotic hot air device. In some embodiments, forming the textile material by the molding device includes removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, the bottom plate being configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; cold-forming the textile material, the cold-forming creating a three-dimensional profile of the garment; and selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment's function. In such embodiments, the selectively heated portions of the textile material provide at least one of fit or support to the garment. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps or pins. In some embodiments, the bottom plate includes a suction mount configured to attract the textile material to the bottom plate mold. In some embodiments, the cold-forming occurs in an automated cooling unit. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment function includes engaging a top plate configured with one or more heated portions with the textile material, in such embodiments, the textile material is positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate during the hot-forming process.

[0006] In some embodiments, forming the textile material with the hot air device includes removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate. In such embodiments, the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material. In some embodiments, forming the textile material with the hot air device also includes selectively thermoforming the textile material based on a garment function. In such embodiments, the selectively heated portions of the textile material provide support to the garment. In some embodiments, forming the textile material with the hot air device further includes curing the textile material on the mold.

[0007] In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps or pins. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment function includes applying hot air to specific portions of the textile material via a hot air nozzle. In some embodiments, the hot air nozzle is operably coupled to a hot air movable head, and the hot air movable head is configured to move in at least one of an x-direction, a y-direction, a z-direction, or rotation. In some embodiments, at least one of the size or air flow of the hot air nozzle is adjustable. In some embodiments, the method also includes cutting the garment into a final pattern after the textile material has been selectively heated. In some embodiments, the textile material further includes textile yarns and stretch yarns. In some embodiments, the textile material is a jacquard material. In some embodiments, the selective heat is between the melting points of the low-melting yarn and the non-low-melting yarn. Manufactured textile materials are also provided herein.

[0008] The above summary has been provided merely to summarize some exemplary embodiments and to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are merely examples and should not be construed as narrowing the scope or spirit of the present disclosure in any way. It should be understood that the scope of the present disclosure encompasses many potential embodiments in addition to those summarized herein, some of which are further described below. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] Having thus described in general terms certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0010] [Figure 1A] 1 illustrates an exemplary textile material made using a jacquard knit in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] 1 illustrates an exemplary textile material made using a jacquard knit in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] [Figure 2] 1 illustrates an exemplary brassiere garment having various zones based on the desired shape and function of the brassiere garment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] [Figure 3] 1 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an exemplary embodiment for manufacturing a single layer garment in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] [Figure 4A] 10 is a flowchart of operations for forming a single layer textile material structure using selective heating to provide support to the material when a molding apparatus is used according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] [Figure 4B]10 is a flow chart of operations for forming a single layer textile material structure using selective heating to provide support to the material when a hot air device is used in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] [Figure 5A] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5B] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5C] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5D] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5E] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5F] 1 is a component of a molding apparatus for use in embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] [Figure 6] 1 illustrates a hot air device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] [Figure 7] 1 illustrates a heated portion of a brassiere garment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments are shown. Indeed, these various embodiments of the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, terms such as "front," "rear," and "upper" are used for illustrative purposes in the examples provided below to describe the relative positions of certain components or portions of components. Furthermore, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure, the terms "substantially" and "approximately" indicate that the referenced element or associated description is precise within applicable engineering tolerances.

[0019] The components shown in the figures represent components that may or may not be present in various embodiments of the disclosure described herein, and thus, embodiments may include fewer or more components than those shown in the figures without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Some components may be omitted from one or more figures or shown with dashed lines to allow underlying components to be seen.

[0020] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural as well as the singular. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," as used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the relevant technical field and in the context of this disclosure, and it will be further understood that they should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined as such in this specification.

[0022] The present disclosure should be considered to be examples of various embodiments and is not intended to limit the disclosure to the specific embodiments shown in the following figures or description. Although the various embodiments discussed herein are directed to adjustable brassiere garments, the present disclosure may also be applied to other garments.

[0023] overview

[0024] Performance clothing is a clothing segment that has been growing continuously over the past decade due to changing lifestyles in major markets, including pants, jackets, bras, tops, t-shirts, etc. Such engineered textiles are defined by one or more measurable performance functional attributes, which help consumers gain an advantage over non-performance clothing.

[0025] As the requirements for these attributes increase, so do the complexities and negative attributes resulting from complex assembly techniques and / or the contrasting nature of the attributes, which cannot be harmoniously produced to coexist in the same garment. Thus, complex assembly has been required, involving the use of multiple fabrics with varying degrees of required stability, support, and compression attributes and functional aspects. Additional processes, such as printing, sewing, or gluing, may be used to achieve the desired attributes.

[0026] While engineered knit textiles and textile composites help alleviate some of these problems, engineered knits fail to provide stable support due to their inherent stretch, and composites compromise fit and comfort due to non-stretch or low-stretch behavior. Various embodiments of the present disclosure have created single-layer fabrics with adjacent high-stretch zones and stable anchoring zones without compromising comfort, fit, and moisture management properties due to their unique yarn blends and heat treatments. Various embodiments enable ultra-high-performance garments from single-layer fabrics that have stable support, compression, fit, and comfort while also providing moisture management in all areas of the garment. For example, as discussed herein, a single-layer, customized (low, medium, or high) support sports bra can be made from a single-layer fabric with encapsulated three-dimensional molding and stable anchoring zones located in any area of the bra (e.g., front, cradle, sides, back, straps, etc.) as needed, while the remaining areas can have high stretch. Such garments may also retain moisture management properties in all areas of the garment, for example, moisture management may be achieved in heated areas based on the applied heat treatment, based on diffusion, or a combination of diffusion and capillary action.

[0027] 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary textile materials (e.g., jacquard weaves) used in various operations discussed herein. In some embodiments, jacquard materials may have a wide range of structures, materials, and properties. Accordingly, jacquard materials may be used in a variety of products. By way of example, knitted components may be utilized in apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, socks, jackets, underwear, footwear), athletic equipment (e.g., golf bags, baseball and football gloves, soccer ball restraint structures), containers (e.g., backpacks, bags), and upholstery for furniture (e.g., chairs, couches, car seats). Various textile materials, such as knitted components, may also be used in bed coverings (e.g., sheets, blankets), tablecloths, towels, flags, tents, sails, and parachutes. Additionally, the knitted components may be used as technical textiles for industrial purposes, including structures for automotive and aerospace applications, filter materials, medical textiles (e.g., bandages, cotton balls, implants), geotextiles for earth embankment reinforcement, geotextiles for crop protection, and industrial garments for heat and radiation protection or insulation. Thus, the knitted components may be incorporated into a variety of products for both personal and industrial purposes.

[0028] Various embodiments discussed herein may use a jacquard construction of a single-layer integrated textile material. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B , in various embodiments, the textile material may have a combination of low-melt yarns E1, standard textile yarns E3, and high-strength yarns E2 (e.g., stretch yarns). For example, the low-melt yarns may be thermoplastic nylon, polyester, and / or polyurethane materials. In some embodiments, the standard textile yarns may be spun or filament yarns of natural or synthetic origin. In some embodiments, the high-strength yarns may be yarns with a tensile strength greater than 60 centiNewtons per tex (cN / Tex), and in some embodiments, the spandex or elastane stretch yarns may be made of polyester urethane or polyether urethane. In various embodiments, the textile material may be configured to be customized to create fully bonded and partially bonded zones with moisture management properties and high-stretch / low-stretch support compression zones when the textile material is heat-treated. In some embodiments, the processes discussed herein may produce engineered jacquard garments with customized fit and performance. In various embodiments, the construction of the jacquard material can affect the performance of the textile material. For example, low-melting yarn E1 may be configured to melt in certain areas of the textile material to provide additional support in those areas. The jacquard knit shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is for illustrative purposes and may be used in a variety of garments. Knit jacquard patterns are limited by the machine mechanics and pattern software, but can vary based on the desired construction of the garment. In various embodiments, different machines may use different constructions and techniques to knit the yarns together, resulting in diverse results (e.g., FIGS. 1A and 1B show the same pattern but different yarn layouts).

[0029] FIG. 2 shows an exemplary brassiere garment having various zones based on the desired shape and function of the brassiere garment. As shown in FIG. 2, the elastic modulus throughout the textile material may vary based on the jacquard knit. In some embodiments, shaded region 210 may be a heat-set region of the brassiere garment. In some embodiments, shaded region 200 may be a heat-set jacquard knit. In some embodiments, shaded region 220 and shaded region 230 may be unset jacquard knit. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus may be higher in shaded region 210 than in shaded region 200. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus may be higher in shaded region 200 than in shaded region 220. In various embodiments, the elastic modulus may be higher in shaded region 220 than in shaded region 230.

[0030] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an exemplary embodiment for manufacturing a single-layer garment. Referring now to block 300 of FIG. 3, the method includes preparing a single-layer textile material using low-melting yarns. As discussed above with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the textile material may be a jacquard weave. In various embodiments, the textile material may be a single-layer combination of low-melting yarns, standard textile yarns, spandex or elastane, and high-strength yarns. The method may include knitting the textile material with low-melting yarns and non-low-melting yarns to position the melting yarns in the middle of the material. In such embodiments, the low-melting yarns may bond with the inner non-low-melting yarns to provide the required anchoring effect. In some embodiments, the bonded components may be heated to form a thermal bond between the thermoplastic polymer material of the low-melting yarns and the bonded other inner yarns, such as the textile yarns and high-strength yarns (e.g., stretch yarns).

[0031] Referring now to block 310 of FIG. 3 , the method also includes forming a structure of single-layer textile material using selective heating to provide support to the material. In various embodiments, the textile material structure may be formed by at least one of a molding device or a hot air device. If the textile material is formed by a molding device, the method of forming the structure is discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. 4A . If the textile material is formed by a hot air device, the operation is discussed in more detail with reference to FIG. 4B . In various embodiments, the selective heat may be between the melting points of the low-melting yarns and the non-low-melting yarns (e.g., textile yarns and / or tenacity yarns). In various embodiments, other methods of heating may be used in which heat may be applied to specific areas.

[0032] FIG. 4A is a flowchart of the steps of forming a single-layer textile material structure using selective heating to provide support to the material when a molding apparatus is used. FIGS. 5A-5F illustrate a molding apparatus for an exemplary manufacturing method. As shown in FIG. 5A, the molding apparatus may include a top plate C1, clamps C2, a cooling section C3, and a bottom plate C4. In some embodiments, as discussed below with reference to FIG. 5F, the top plate C1 may be configured to selectively heat the textile material during operation and include one or more heated zones A10 and one or more unheated zones A15. In various embodiments, the clamps C2 may be configured to engage pins A1 of the bottom plate C4 to hold the textile material in place during operation. In some embodiments, the clamps C2 may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional (e.g., restricting movement of the textile material in two or three directions). In some embodiments, other attachment methods for the textile material may be contemplated. In some embodiments, the bottom plate C4 may include one or more bottom plate inserts configured with suction pads for attracting the textile material to the bottom plate insert. In some embodiments, the cooling section C3 may be automated to cool the cold mold A8 (shown in FIG. 5E). In various embodiments, the cooling section C3 may be at about room temperature or below room temperature during operation. In various embodiments, heat from the textile material may need to be absorbed by the cold mold A8 during operation to prolong (e.g., permanently) the molding effect of the textile material. In various embodiments, a lower temperature in the cooling section C3 may reduce cooling time and increase productivity of the method.

[0033] Referring now to block 400 of FIG. 4A, a method of forming a single-layer textile structure using a molding apparatus includes removably attaching a textile material to a bottom plate. In various embodiments, the bottom plate 500 may be configured with one or more bottom plate inserts 510 configured to receive the textile material. In some embodiments, the bottom plate 500 may be configured with one or more suction pads configured to attract the textile material to the bottom plate inserts. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps or pins. FIGS. 5B and 5C illustrate a bottom plate C4 of a molding apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5B, a single layer of textile may be placed on the bottom plate C4. For example, the textile material A2 may need to be oriented to position the textile material on the bottom plate C4. In various embodiments, the bottom plate C4 may have one or more pins A1 configured to engage with the clamp C2 (shown in FIG. 5A). In various embodiments, pins A1 and clamps C2 may be configured to hold textile material A2 in place during the operations discussed herein. In various embodiments, the attachment means for holding textile material A2 in place may use pins, manual clamps, and / or clamps using a robotic arm, etc., based on the type of textile material.

[0034] Referring now to block 410 of FIG. 4A, a method of forming a single-layer textile material structure using a forming apparatus includes cold-forming the textile material. In some embodiments, cold-forming creates a three-dimensional profile for the garment. In some embodiments, cold-forming occurs in an automated cooling section. In various embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5D, the bottom plate may be configured with one or more cooling lines configured to cool the bottom plate, thereby allowing the textile material to be cold-formed as discussed herein. In some embodiments, the cooling section C3 may be configured to cool the cold-forming mold A8 shown in FIG. 5E. Thus, during the cold-forming process, the cold-forming mold A8 may be placed on the textile material A2 such that the textile material A2 is positioned between the cold-forming mold and the bottom plate C4.

[0035] Referring now to block 420 of FIG. 4A, a method of forming a single-layer textile structure using a molding apparatus includes selectively thermoforming the textile material based on a garment function. In some embodiments, the selectively heated portions of the textile material provide support to the garment. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment function includes engaging a top plate configured with one or more heated portions with the textile material. In such embodiments, the textile material is positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate during the hot-forming process. As shown in FIG. 5F, the top plate C1 may include both a heat zone A10 and an unheated zone A15 configured to selectively apply heat to certain portions of the textile material. In various embodiments, the cold mold A8 may be stationary (e.g., engaged with the textile material) during the selective heating process. In some embodiments, the heated zone may be between approximately 150 degrees Celsius and approximately 180 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, hot forming may occur for approximately 30 seconds to approximately 60 seconds (e.g., the heated zone may be engaged with the textile material for 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In various embodiments, the pressure of the top plate C1 on the textile material may be approximately 4 bar to 6 bar. In various embodiments, the textile material A2 may be cured upon completion before being removed from the forming apparatus and cut into the desired garment shape.

[0036] FIG. 4B is a flow chart of the steps of operation to form a single layer textile material structure using selective heating to provide support to the material when a hot air device is used. FIG. 6 illustrates a hot air device of an exemplary manufacturing method discussed herein. As shown in FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the hot air device 600 may include a hot air device structure (e.g., a hot air generator B1 configured with a hot air nozzle B2 attached to a movable hot air arm), a bottom plate (e.g., a suction platform) B3, and a removable mold B4. In various embodiments, the hot air device structure may include a frame B5 configured to support the hot air generator B1 and the hot air nozzle B2 during operation. In some embodiments, the hot air nozzle B2 may be operably coupled to a hot air movable head. In some embodiments, the hot air movable head may be configured to move in at least one of the x-direction, y-direction, and / or z-direction. Additionally or alternatively, the hot air movable head may be rotatable (e.g., 360-degree rotation). In some embodiments, the hot air movable head may be an automated robotic arm (e.g., attached with a hot air nozzle B2 that is movable in five dimensions). In some embodiments, at least one of the size or air flow of the hot air nozzle may be adjustable. For example, the airflow rate and / or air velocity may be varied to provide different amounts of heat to different portions of the textile material.

[0037] Referring now to block 450 of FIG. 4B , a method of forming a single-layer textile material structure using a hot air device includes removably attaching a textile material to a bottom plate. In various embodiments, the bottom plate is configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material. In some embodiments, the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps and / or pins. In various embodiments, the textile material may be removably attached to bottom plate B3, similar to how the textile material may be removably attached to bottom plate C4 of the molding apparatus discussed above with reference to FIG. 4A .

[0038] Referring now to block 460 of FIG. 4B , a method for forming a single-layer textile material structure using a hot air device includes selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment's function. In some embodiments, the selectively heated portions of the textile material provide support to the garment. In some embodiments, selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the garment's function includes applying hot air to specific portions of the textile material via a hot air nozzle. As discussed above, the hot air nozzle B2 may be moved via a hot air movable arm to various positions on the textile material so that the hot air nozzle B2 applies heat only to specific zones of the textile material. During operation, the textile garment may be placed on a mold B4. For example, the mold B4 may be used to define the shape of the textile material while heat is being applied via the hot air nozzle B2. In various embodiments, the mold B4 may be three-dimensional and define the inverse of the desired shape of the textile material. In various embodiments, the three-dimensional shape of the textile material may be based on the mold B4. For example, mold B4 may be made of clay or wood.

[0039] 4B, block 470, a method for forming a single-layer textile structure using a hot air device includes curing the textile material on mold B4. For example, upon completion of selective heating (e.g., block 460), the textile material may be left on mold B4 to cool and maintain the desired shape of the textile material. In various embodiments, a suction mount on bottom plate B3 may be used to assist in the cooling and curing process.

[0040] FIG. 7 illustrates a heated portion of a brassiere garment according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, heat may be applied to the shaded area. In such an embodiment, the shaded area 700 undergoes a settling action compared to the non-shaded area. In some embodiments, the settling action may provide support to create a high-support garment. Various other heating patterns may be contemplated based on the desired support area of a given garment. The brassiere garment illustrated in FIG. 7 may be obtained by any of the heating processes discussed herein (e.g., molding devices and / or robotic hot air devices). [Table 1]

[0041] Various embodiments of the present disclosure allow for single layer garments that provide support, compression, stretch, modulus, moisture management, firmness, three-dimensional shape, and defined thickness.

[0042] While various embodiments have been shown and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and / or achieve similar results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of this disclosure and are contemplated hereby and are intended to be included in the following claims.

[0043] Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosures described herein will suggest themselves to one skilled in the art to which these disclosures pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing description and the associated drawings. It is therefore to be understood that the disclosure is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, while the foregoing description and the associated drawings describe exemplary embodiments in the context of certain illustrative combinations of elements and / or functions, it should be understood that different combinations of elements and / or functions may be provided by alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In this regard, other combinations of elements and / or functions than those expressly described above are contemplated, for example, as may be set forth in certain of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. 1. A method of making a single layer garment, comprising: providing a single layer of textile material using low melting point yarn; forming a structure of a single layer of textile material using selective heating; Equipped with the textile material is formed by at least one of a molding device or a robotic hot air device; The forming of the textile material by the forming device comprises: removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, the bottom plate being configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; cold-forming the textile material, the cold-forming producing a three-dimensional profile of the single layer garment; selectively thermoforming the textile material based on a function of the single layer garment, the selectively heated portions of the textile material providing at least one of fit or support to the single layer garment; and selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the single-layer garment includes engaging a top plate configured with one or more heated portions with the textile material, the textile material being positioned between the top plate and the bottom plate during the thermoforming process; The method wherein the top plate is configured for zoned heating to selectively heat the textile material during operation, and includes one or more heated zones and one or more unheated zones.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps or pins.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bottom plate includes a suction mount configured to attract the textile material to the bottom plate mold.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cold forming is performed in an automated cooling section.

5. 1. A method of making a single layer garment, comprising: providing a single layer of textile material using low melting point yarn; forming a structure of a single layer of textile material using selective heating; Equipped with the textile material is formed by at least one of a molding device or a robotic hot air device; 3. The forming of the textile material by the robotic hot air device, removably attaching the textile material to a bottom plate, the bottom plate being configured with one or more bottom plate inserts configured to receive the textile material; selectively thermoforming the textile material based on a function of the single layer garment, wherein the selectively heated portions of the textile material provide support to the single layer garment; curing the textile material on the mold; and wherein the step of selectively thermoforming the textile material based on the function of the single layer garment includes applying hot air via a hot air nozzle to specific portions of the textile material; The method, wherein the hot air nozzle is operably coupled to a hot air moveable head, the hot air moveable head configured to move in at least one of an x-direction, a y-direction, a z-direction, or rotation.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the textile material is removably attached to the bottom plate by clamps or pins.

7. The method of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the size of the hot air nozzle or the hot air is adjustable.

8. 8. The method of any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising cutting the single layer garment into a final pattern after the textile material has been selectively heated.

9. The method of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the textile material further comprises textile yarns and stretch yarns.

10. 10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the textile material is a jacquard material.

11. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the selective heating is between the melting points of the low melting point yarn and the non-low melting point yarn.

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