Elastic-Fitting Shirt
An elastic-fitting shirt is used as an article of clothing that provides a snug fit and a slimming look. The elastic-fitting shirt includes a shirt and an elastic hem. Like common shirts, the shirt includes a front panel, a back panel, a neck opening, and a torso opening. The elastic hem is connected to the front panel and the back panel and is positioned along the torso opening. The elastic hem is used to constrict the torso opening to provide a snug fit against the body of the user. The elastic hem includes a hem sleeve and an elastic band. The hem sleeve is connected to the shirt along the torso opening. The elastic hem is internally positioned within the hem sleeve, concealing the elastic hem from view.
The present invention relates generally wearable shirts and sweaters. More specifically, the present invention relates to elastically-fitting shirts and the like. The present invention utilizes an elastic hem to constrict a torso opening of the shirt to provide a custom fit for the user and create a neat and slimming appearance.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONVarious types of shirts are designed meet requirements in comfort, style, and/or performance. Most shirts are made of non-elastic materials and are sold in predetermined sizes. Because people come in all shapes and sizes, a standardized sizing system can be problematic for people who do not fit the template set forth by clothing manufacturers. One way that users are able to combat this issue is through having shirts custom-tailored to fit their body. While this is generally an effective solution, tailoring shirts can prove to be expensive. Furthermore, tailored shirts are sized to fit people at the time they are measured. Therefore, growth or changes in weight can affect how well a shirt fits.
Without tailoring a shirt, users may find it difficult to find a snug-fitting shirt. This can lead to a loose-fitting or baggy look which may be undesired by users. Further, loose-fitting shirts may be difficult to tuck into a pair of pants if necessary. This is especially the case with tight-fitting pants which may not provide much room for a shirt to be tucked. If a shirt is loose-fitting, the shirt may also become untucked relatively easily, thereby inconveniencing the user.
Accordingly, there is a present need for a shirt designed to fit users of various sizes and provide a comfortable fit even if the user experiences changes in weight. There is also a present need for a shirt capable of presenting and retaining a snug, fashionably neat, and comfortable fit whether un-tucked or tucked into a pair of pants or skirt. The present invention is an elastic-fitting shirt which utilizes an elastic hem to adjust to the size of the user. The elastic hem stretches to fit the user, creating a neat and slim look. The elastic hem also clings to the user, preventing the shirt from becoming untucked from a pair of pants.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. An elastic-fitting shirt comprises:
- a shirt;
- an elastic hem;
- the shirt comprises a front panel, a back panel, a neck opening, and a torso opening;
- the front panel and the back panel being connected to each other;
- the neck opening and torso opening being delineated opposite of each other along the front panel and the back panel;
- the elastic hem being connected to the front panel and the back panel; and
- the elastic hem being perimetrically positioned along the torso opening.
2. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the elastic hem comprises an elastic band and a hem sleeve;
- the hem sleeve being perimetrically connected to the front panel and the back panel, along the torso opening; and
- the elastic band being internally positioned along the hem sleeve.
3. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 2 comprises:
- the shirt comprises a first seam and a second seam;
- the first seam and the second seam being positioned opposite to each other across the torso opening;
- the elastic band being connected to the hem sleeve by the first seam; and
- the elastic band being connected to the hem sleeve by the second seam.
4. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a torso rim of the shirt being terminally positioned along the front panel and the back panel, opposite to the neck opening;
- the torso opening being perimetrically delineated by the torso rim; and
- a perimeter of the torso rim being greater than an un-stretched perimeter of the elastic hem.
5. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 4, wherein the perimeter of the torso rim is greater than the un-stretched perimeter of the elastic hem by between 0.5 inches and 1.5 inches.
6. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shirt being made from wearable materials selected from the group consisting of cotton, polyester, wool, rayon, spandex, acetate, and combinations thereof.
7. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- a collar; and
- the collar being perimetrically connected to the front panel and the back panel along the neck opening.
8. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 7, wherein the collar being of a style selected from the group consisting of a V-neck, a turtleneck, a button-down neck, a long point neck, and a crew-neck.
9. The elastic-fitting shirt as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hem sleeve is made from an elastic material.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 14, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 16, 2018
Inventors: JOHN F. MEYER (HAMPTON, VA), MARTINA MEYER (HAMPTON, VA)
Application Number: 15/432,778