Modesty Panel for Garment with Integrated Pocket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lightweight and breathable articles of apparel often compromise on fit, function, comfort, coverage, and aesthetics due to materials and constructions that fail to adequately cover select regions of the body.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a multi-functional modesty panel that serves as both a visual and physical barrier for concealing body shape, while also forming part of the garment's pockets, thereby reducing the number of plies needed and maintaining a lightweight and breathable construction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If conventional lightweight and breathable materials are used, then the garment maintains lightweight and breathable properties, but the coverage and body shape concealment are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into multiple functional layers: an outer layer for breathability and weight reduction, and a separate modesty panel layer for body shape concealment. This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function optimally without compromising the other properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The modesty panel is strategically positioned in specific regions where body shape concealment is needed, rather than covering the entire garment. This local application maintains overall lightweight and breathable properties while providing targeted coverage where required.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple separate layers are added for coverage, then the body shape concealment is improved, but the garment complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The modesty panel is integrated into the garment construction as a unified component rather than a separate attachable layer. It is stitched directly to the outer layer, forming a single constructed unit that reduces overall garment complexity while maintaining coverage functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The modesty panel serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides body shape concealment, acts as an internal structural layer, and contributes to the overall garment construction. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple separate layers are added for coverage, then the body shape concealment is improved, but the garment weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The modesty panel is strategically positioned in specific regions where body shape concealment is needed, rather than covering the entire garment. This local application maintains overall lightweight and breathable properties while providing targeted coverage where required.
Solution Approach 2:
The modesty panel is constructed from composite materials that provide coverage properties while maintaining lightweight characteristics. The material composition is optimized to balance opacity for body shape concealment with weight reduction goals.
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AI summary
An article of apparel comprising a garment with a lightweight and breathable construction. The garment may comprise an outer layer configured as a main fabric for the garment, an internal construction comprising a plurality of inner layers, and one or more pockets. The plurality of inner layers comprises a non-compressive modesty panel that covers or conceals a shape or a profile of a select portion of the subject's body. The modesty panel extends continuously across a front facing portion of the garment from an inseam region of the garment to the left and right side seam regions of the garment. The modesty panel forms a first side of the one or more pockets, and another layer of the plurality of inner layers forms a second side of the one or more pockets. The first and second sides of the pockets are stitched together to form one or more pocket bags.