Garment Parts, Garment Incorporating Such A Garment Part And Method Of Manufacturing Same
A brassiere pad (100) is disclosed which includes an outer layer (102) and an inner layer (104) fixedly engaged with each other. The outer layer and the inner layer are separate from each other at or along at least one peripheral portion.
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This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/907,299 filed on 31 May 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a garment part, such as (but not limited to) a brassiere pad, a garment incorporating at least one such garment part, and a method of manufacturing such garment part and garment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONConventional brassieres usually incorporate normal wire casing or wire channel attached to a brassiere pad. Such are invariably visible, affecting both the appearance of the brassiere garment and comfort to the wearer. In addition, several other garment parts (such as shoulder straps, gore and wing panels) are also attached to the pad via an overlapped or back-out structure. It is found in practice that the seams are thick and the surfaces are not smooth. The raised edges at or adjacent the connection points further negatively affect the comfort of the wearer.
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a garment part, a garment incorporating at least one such garment part, a method of manufacturing the garment part, and a method of manufacturing the garment in which the aforesaid shortcomings are mitigated or at least to provide a useful alternative to the trade and public.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAccording to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a garment part including a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer fixedly engaged with each other, wherein said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer are separate from each other at or along at least one peripheral portion thereof.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a garment including at least a garment part fixedly engaged with at least one garment component, wherein said garment part includes a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer fixedly engaged with each other, wherein said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer are separate from each other at or along at least one peripheral portion thereof.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a garment part, including steps (a) providing a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer, and (b) fixedly engaging said first garment part layer with said second garment part layer and forming at least one opening at or along a peripheral portion thereof.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a garment, including steps (a) providing a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer, (b) fixedly engaging said first garment part layer with said second garment part layer and forming at least one opening at or along a peripheral portion thereof, (d) providing a garment component, and (e) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of said garment component in said opening between said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Referring firstly to
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The outer layer 102 is made from a first layer of precursor material 110; and the inner layer 104 is made from a second layer of precursor material 112, both shown in
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As an alternative to the method discussed above and illustrated in
Two brassiere pads 100 (of which one is shown in
(a) the wing panel 138a/138b is fixedly engaged with the brassiere pad 100 at 152 by being sandwiched between the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 of the brassiere pad 100;
(b) the shoulder strap 136 is fixedly engaged with the brassiere pad 100 at 154 by being sandwiched between the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 of the brassiere pad 100;
(c) the wire casing 142 is fixedly engaged with the brassiere pad 100 by being sandwiched between the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 of the brassiere pad 100; and
(d) a gore 146 is fixedly engaged with the brassiere pad 100 by being sandwiched between the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 of the brassiere pad 100.
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After prolong use of the conventional brassieres, the wire can cause pressure, possible indentations around the bust root and pain to the wearers. However, in a brassiere 135 according to the present invention, the wire casing 142 is enclosed within the brassiere pad 100, thus reducing the pressure and enhancing comfort to the wearers. In addition, although both a conventional encased-wire brassiere and the brassiere 135 according to the present invention include encased wire construction, their wire placements are different. For a conventional encased-wire brassiere, the distance between the wire and the edge of the brassiere pad is around 8 mm to 12 mm, whereas for the brassiere 135 according to the present invention, the wire can be placed such that it follows closely the edge of the brassiere pad 100 like in traditional brassieres. The brassiere pad 100 of the present invention can touch the wearer's breast and provide more comfort to the wearer.
It should be understood that the above only illustrates examples whereby the present invention may be carried out, and that various modifications and/or alterations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, although the invention has thus far been described in the context in which a garment incorporating such a garment part is a brassiere, it is envisaged that the garment may be lingerie, sports bra or control garments.
It should also be understood that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any appropriate sub-combinations.
Claims
1. A garment part comprising a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer fixedly engaged with each other, wherein said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer are separate from each other at or along at least one peripheral portion thereof.
2. The garment part of claim 1 wherein said first garment part layer includes a first fabric layer and a first foam layer and said second garment part layer includes a second fabric layer and a second foam layer.
3. The garment part of claim 2 wherein at least part of said first foam layer of said first garment part layer and at least part of said second foam layer of said second garment part layer are fixedly engaged with and in contact with each other.
4. The garment part of claim 1 wherein said garment part comprises a brassiere pad.
5. The garment including at least a garment part according to claim 1 fixedly engaged with at least one garment component.
6. The garment according to claim 5 wherein at least part of said garment component is received between said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer at or along said peripheral portion.
7. The garment according to claim 6 wherein at least part of said garment component is received between said first foam layer of said first garment part layer and said second foam layer of said second garment part layer at or along said peripheral portion.
8. The garment according to claim 4 wherein said at least one garment component includes at least one of a shoulder strap, a gore member, a wing member or a wire member.
9. The garment according to claim 8 wherein said wing member is a single-layer wing member or a multi-layer wing panel.
10. The garment according to claim 8 wherein said wire member is encased within a wire casing.
11. The garment according to claim 5 wherein said garment is a brassiere, lingerie, sports bra or control garment.
12. A method of manufacturing a garment part, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a first garment part layer and a second garment part layer, and
- (b) fixedly engaging said first garment part layer with said second garment part layer and forming at least one opening at or along a peripheral portion thereof.
13. The method according to claim 12 wherein said first garment part layer includes a first fabric layer and a first foam layer and said second garment part layer includes a second fabric layer and a second foam layer, and wherein at least part of said first foam layer of said first garment part layer and at least part of said second foam layer of said second garment part layer are fixedly engaged with and in contact with each other.
14. The method according to claim 12 wherein said garment part comprises a brassiere pad.
15. A method of manufacturing a garment, comprising the steps of:
- (c) manufacturing a garment part according to claim 12,
- (d) providing a garment component, and
- (e) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of said garment component in said opening between said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer.
16. The method according to claim 15 wherein, in said step (e), said at least part of said garment component is fixedly engaged with and sandwiched between a first foam layer of said first garment part and a second foam layer of said second garment part.
17. The method according to claim 15 wherein, in said step (e), said at least part of said garment component is fixedly engaged with and between said first garment part layer and said second garment part layer along said peripheral portion by stitching, heat lamination, adhesion or a combination thereof.
18. The method according to claim 15 wherein said at least one garment component includes at least one of a shoulder strap, a gore member, a wing member or a wire member.
19. A method according to claim 18 wherein said garment part includes at least a first, second, third and fourth openings, further comprising the steps of:
- (f) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of a shoulder strap in said first opening,
- (g) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of a gore member in said second opening,
- (h) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of a wing member in said third opening, and
- (i) positioning and fixedly engaging at least part of a wire member in said fourth opening.
20. The method according to claim 15 wherein said garment comprises a brassiere, lingerie, sports bra or control garment.
Type: Application
Filed: May 23, 2014
Publication Date: Dec 4, 2014
Applicant: Clover Mystique Co. Ltd. (Kowloon)
Inventor: Kwan Yin YIP (Kowloon)
Application Number: 14/285,751
International Classification: A41C 3/14 (20060101); A41C 5/00 (20060101);