Abstract: A breast cup for a bra that has an outermost layer and an innermost layer and at least one intermediate panel that is captured between the innermost layer and the outermost layer. At least part of an edge of the intermediate panel is positioned at a location that is non-contiguous the perimeter of the cup. This defines within the cup perimeter at least two zones of different cross sectional composition that may offer a different hand feel of different parts of the cup.

Abstract: There is provided an improved brassiere comprising a pair of breast cups having adjacent but spaced apart inner edges; a front connector between the breast cups; and a back wing or pair of back wings extending from an outer edge of one of the two breast cups to an outer edge of the other of the two breast cups for securing the brassiere to a torso of a wearer; wherein each back wing comprises an elastane strap provided within a tube of elastic fabric. Also provided is an improved back wing for use on a brassiere and a method of making an improved back wing.

Abstract: A bra comprising two bra cups is defined. Each bra cup preferably comprises an outermost fabric layer and an innermost fabric layer and at least one intermediate layer intermediate of the outermost fabric layer and the innermost layer. The outermost fabric layer at at least part of at least one of the neckline edge region and underarm edge region of each cup is folded over the intermediate layer and secured at the inner side of the breast cup, preferably joined to the innermost layer through ultrasonic welding. The folded-over portion of the outermost layer is contiguous with and does not overlap the innermost layer. The intermediate layer extends beyond the innermost layer at the neckline edge region and the underarm edge region so that a reduction in thickness is defined at the neckline edge region and the underarm edge region. A method of making the same is also provided.

Abstract: The invention includes a molded breast cup comprising an outer panel which includes an outer fabric layer and an inner panel including an inner fabric layer to be worn against a wearer's skin. A middle layer is disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel. The middle layer comprises fill being sufficiently thick such that the outer panel corresponds to a breast cup size which is more than one breast cup size and preferably two breast cup sizes above the breast cup size which corresponds to the inner panel.

Abstract: There is provided an improved brassiere comprising a pair of breast cups; a connector securing together an inner edge of each of the breast cups; a back wing or pair of back wings for securing the brassiere to the torso of a wearer; and an underwire disposed about a lower periphery of each breast cup. A cushioning structure for the underwire comprises an inner sleeve for receiving the underwire, the inner sleeve having two major surfaces and opposed elongate edges; a cushioning material covering at least one of the major surfaces; and a panel of outer fabric having first and second opposed elongate edges; wherein the first and second elongate edges of the panel of outer fabric each fold over an opposed elongate edge of the inner sleeve to substantially cover the cushioning material. A cushioning structure and a method of making the same are also provided.

Abstract: A bra comprising two bra cups is defined. Each bra cup preferably comprises an outermost fabric layer and an innermost fabric layer and at least one intermediate layer intermediate of the outermost fabric layer and the innermost layer. The outermost fabric layer at at least part of at least one of the neckline edge region and underarm edge region of each cup is folded over the intermediate layer and secured at the inner side of the breast cup, preferably joined to the innermost layer through ultrasonic welding. The folded-over portion of the outermost layer is contiguous with and does not overlap the innermost layer. The intermediate layer extends beyond the innermost layer at the neckline edge region and the underarm edge region so that a reduction in thickness is defined at the neckline edge region and the underarm edge region. A method of making the same is also provided.

Abstract: A breast cup for a bra that has an outermost layer and an innermost layer and at least one intermediate panel that is captured between the innermost layer and the outermost layer. At least part of an edge of the intermediate panel is positioned at a location that is non-contiguous the perimeter of the cup. This defines within the cup perimeter at least two zones of different cross sectional composition that may offer a different hand feel of different parts of the cup.

Abstract: A molded and seamless brassiere includes interior and exterior brassiere panels, each of at least one ply of a moldable material. At least one of the plies of the exterior panel is contiguous with at least one of the plies of the interior panel. The panels are affixed together with a clasp adhered between the interior and exterior panels, for capturing the clasp intermediate of said interior and exterior brassiere panels. The clasp is affixed to and at least in part projects from one of the interior or exterior brassiere panels, and one of the brassiere panels includes an aperture for that part of said clasp that projects from said interior and exterior brassiere panels to extend through. The clasp may be a hook and an eye. The interior and exterior brassiere panels may be affixed together around a perimeter of the interior panel.

Abstract: A breast cup construction of a cup shape to be incorporated as part of a brassiere, the breast cup construction comprising a molded to a cup shape laminated core assembly comprising a ply of foam material and a ply of fabric material disposed to the convex side of the foam material. An exterior ply is overlying and to the concave and convex sides of at least part of the laminated core assembly. The exterior ply is folded at and to define at least part of the neckline perimeter of the cup shape.

Abstract: A molded bra of a layered assembly of a plurality of plies of flexible moldable material. The layered assembly generally defines two molded breast cups a bridge intermediate of the two breast cups and a chest band from which each of the molded breast cups are disposed. The assembly includes an outward ply of a fabric material presenting a first outermost surface of the bra to the convex side of the breast cups of the bra, and an inward ply disposed to the opposite side of the assembly where the first outermost ply is presented and presenting a second outermost surface of the bra to the concave side of the breast cups of the bra. The layered assembly includes at least the inward and the outward ply at the entire perimeter about the bra regions and wherein the outward ply has been folded at the perimeter to provide a hem affixed to the inward ply.

Abstract: A moulded brassiere having a core of a first molded foam and a laminated second foam layer. An intermediate bridge between the cups with a flexible non-stretch bridge between the cups. Outer fabric layers extend beyond the core and defining straps.

Abstract: A breast cup for a brassiere including a flexible molded core panel trimmed to a breast cup form having a neckline perimeter and a front panel affixed to the core with a least part of the perimeter of the front panel extending beyond the neckline perimeter of the molded core, the extended portion defining a strip, a method and the product comprises folding the strip and then affixing the strip with the flexible molded core panel. Alternatively, the same product and method may be done with a back panel in order to give a selected neckline appearance. A brassiere having the molded core, the front panel or perhaps the rear panel, and the folded over strip.

Abstract: A decoratively patterned, laminated brassiere, including an outer fabric layer, a foam core and an inner fabric layer. The outer fabric layer having embossing therein to define the decorative pattern of the brassiere, the core having a corresponding embossed pattern in the surfaces thereof underlying the fabric layer and which is impressed through the latter into the core so that the material of the core impregnates the fabric layer to permanently retain the decorative pattern therein.

Abstract: A breast cup for a brassiere including a flexible molded core panel trimmed to a breast cup form having a neckline perimeter and a front panel affixed to the core with a least part of the perimeter of the front panel extending beyond the neckline perimeter of the molded core, the extended portion defining a strip, a method and the product comprises folding the strip and then affixing the strip with the flexible molded core panel. Alternatively, the same product and method may be done with a back panel in order to give a selected neckline appearance. A brassiere having the molded core, the front panel or perhaps the rear panel, and the folded over strip.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a breast cup for a brassiere by taking a sheet of moldable material and adhering a plurality of pellets against a major surface of the sheet of moldable material. A molding to a breast cup form of the sheet of moldable material occurs prior, during or subsequent to the application of pellets in a manner such that the pellets are or becomes located in a desired location on the convex side major surface of the then molded sheet of molded material.

Abstract: A breast cup of a cup shape for a or as part of a brassiere comprising a first molded panel of a multi-ply material and at least one other molded panel of a multi-ply material. The panels define a cup shape and are engaged to an adjacent panel in a tessellated manner by stitching along abutting edges of the panels. Each panel has a convex side ply of a fabric material of a different color to the panel(s) to which it is engaged.

Abstract: Method of making a breast cup for a garment on a breast cup defining component of moldable material, applying a flexible covering panel of at least part of a breast cup to the convex side of the component, applying a flexible decorative panel to the concave side of the component, and removing a region of the panel assembly to expose the decorative panel to the convex end.

Abstract: A brassiere includes cups formed of thin plastics material in which each cup is formed with an inner layer and an outer layer that each extend over the surface area of the cup and are joined together around at least substantially the whole periphery of the cup. An elongate strengthener extends across a lower edge of the cup, and an uplifting pad is entrapped between the inner and outer layers. The layers are joined together without stitching adjacent the periphery of the cup to hold the strengthener in position.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a breast cup for a brassiere by taking a sheet of moldable material and adhering a plurality of pellets against a major surface of the sheet of moldable material. A molding to a breast cup form of the sheet of moldable material occurs prior, during or subsequent to the application of pellets in a manner such that the pellets are or becomes located in a desired location on the convex side major surface of the then molded sheet of molded material.

Abstract: A moulded brassiere having a core of a first molded foam and a laminated second foam layer. An intermediate bridge between the cups with a flexible non-stretch bridge between the cups. Outer fabric layers extend beyond the core and defining straps.