Composite Garment Label with Removable Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing labeling technologies fail to provide a removable and durable composite label solution for garments that can withstand repeated washings or dry cleanings without damage, while allowing for easy replacement of labels without cutting, and are resistant to colored dyes.
Innovation Solution
A composite label system comprising fabric labels and a fabric connector, where the labels are removably connected using a weak yet durable attachment method such as adhesive or ultrasonic sealing, allowing for manual removal without cutting, and made from materials like polyester that are unreceptive to dyes, enabling secure attachment to garments and easy replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If labels are strongly attached to the connector, then the labels can withstand repeated washings or dry cleanings, but the labels cannot be manually removed without cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by using different adhesive strengths for different attachment scenarios. The adhesive is formulated to have sufficient strength to withstand washings and dry cleanings, yet remains weak enough to allow manual removal. This is achieved by selecting specific adhesive materials and application parameters that create a balanced bonding force suitable for both durability and removability requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an adhesive as an intermediary substance between the label and the connector. This adhesive layer acts as a mediator that provides the necessary bonding strength for durability while simultaneously allowing for controlled removal. The adhesive serves as a buffer that enables both strong attachment during use and easy separation when needed, resolving the contradiction between these two opposing requirements.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the connector is made from fabric material unreceptive to colored dyes, then the connector resists dye penetration, but the connector cannot be dyed along with the garment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-attaching the label to the connector before the garment dyeing process. The connector is attached to the garment in its undyed state, and the label is securely fixed to the connector. This sequence ensures that when the garment is later dyed, the connector and label remain unaffected by the dye, maintaining their original appearance while the garment achieves its desired color.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the labeling system into distinct components: the fabric connector and the label, both made from dye-resistant materials. This segmentation allows each component to maintain its dye-resistant properties independently while functioning together as a unified labeling system attached to the garment. The separation of functions enables the garment to be dyed while the labeling components remain protected.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the label is removed and replaced on the connector, then different labels can be used on the same garment, but the connection must be weak enough to allow removal yet strong enough to endure washings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the adhesive bonding parameters to achieve a specific strength range. The adhesive is formulated and applied in such a way that it provides sufficient strength to withstand washings and dry cleanings, yet remains within a parameter range that allows manual removal without damaging the label or connector. This precise parameter control enables both durability and replaceability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by creating a connection that exhibits different behavioral characteristics under different conditions. During normal use and washings, the adhesive connection behaves as a strong, stable bond. However, when manual force is applied for removal, the connection allows separation. This dynamic behavior enables the same connection to serve both durability and replaceability functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a durable and reusable labeling system that can withstand multiple washings and dry cleanings, while allowing for easy label replacement and resistance to dye penetration, enhancing flexibility and longevity in garment labeling.
Implementation Method 1
The connection can be by an adhesive or by a heat seal such as an ultrasonic seal or connection
Implementation Method 2
The connection can be by an adhesive or by a heat seal such as an ultrasonic seal or connection
Data Source
AI summary
There are disclosed a composite label for use in garments and other substrates and method of labeling. The composite label includes at least one label and a connector. The connector may be attached to a garment and subsequently the label(s) may be detached from the connector without cutting the label from the garment. The method includes attaching the composite label to a garment, and subsequently replacing one or more labels with another label or labels.