Abstract: A garment bag for a collared shirt, the bag comprising a receptacle (52) arranged to receive a first portion of a shirt including the collar (26) and cover (40) arranged to receive the remainder of the said shirt and be rolled up around the receptacle, the receptacle being of greater rigidity than the cover. A method of folding a shirt having a back portion, two front portions, two sleeves and a collar is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of folding the shirt centrally of the back and between the back and both front portions so that the back lies folded between the front portions, positioning one sleeve along each front portion, protecting the collar and rolling the remainder of the shirt around the protected collar. Preferably the shirt folding method and garment bag are used together.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a retail display includes a first box having walls that define a first interior compartment. The walls include a top wall that is formed of a transparent material to permit viewing of the first interior compartment. The display also includes an inner box that is open along a top thereof and is disposed within the first interior compartment. The inner box partitions the interior compartment into a first section and a second section where the inner box is disposed. The inner box has a second interior compartment. The retail display includes a first article of clothing disposed within the first section, wherein the degree of movement of the first article of clothing is limited by walls of the first box and the vertical side wall of the inner box. A second article of clothing is disposed within the second interior compartment of the inner box.

Abstract: A bag for mailing neckties with a large pointed end with a tip, having an underside, a top side, a bottom end with symmetrical glued ends defining symmetrical triangular crimp lines and an alternative notch, a top end with a sealable-flap with a display hole, and an opening for insertion of a folded necktie, pointed end first, and a compartment for containment of the folded necktie, said compartment being defined at the bottom end by the triangular crimp lines to match the pointed end of the folded necktie.

Abstract: A garment bag for a collared shirt, the bag comprising a receptacle (52) arranged to receive a first portion of a shirt including the collar (26) and cover (40) arranged to receive the remainder of the said shirt and be rolled up around the receptacle, the receptacle being of greater rigidity than the cover. A method of folding a shirt having a back portion, two front portions, two sleeves and a collar is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of folding the shirt centrally of the back and between the back and both front portions so that the back lies folded between the front portions, positioning one sleeve along each front portion, protecting the collar and rolling the remainder of the shirt around the protected collar. Preferably the shirt folding method and garment bag are used together.

Abstract: A tissue box holder that has a substantially similar shape of commercially available tissue box is described. In one embodiment, the holder is substantially slab-shaped with two opposing side faces, a front flap that can be opened and/or closed, a rear edge face, a bottom face with at least one attach means and a top face with an open slot that allows tissues to be retrieved or pulled out sequentially. The holder is made of sturdy material such as plastics, leathers, or the likes. The holder can be attached to a number of different surfaces such as interior surfaces of a vehicle, a wheel chair, and an office of doctor's office. The open slot is designed such that the tissue box can be inserted after the tissue box has already opened with tissues sticking out.

Abstract: A constructive device for packaging underwear includes a cardboard or some other appropriate laminate, and a plastic cover that envelops the cardboard including the product fixed to it. The cardboard is divided into two sections that are configured to fold (one over the other) along a folding line. The sections of the cardboard define a top cover and a lower back cover. The back cover has a set of cutouts that create openings for introducing and fastening the two sides of the underwear V, including its mid-lower part, being that the clothing mentioned can be a panty; The cardboard is assembled inside the plastic cover such a way as to almost entirely cover both surfaces (inner and outer) of each of the sections.

Abstract: Provided is a display panel for displaying and/or storing shoes. The display panel includes a base board defined by a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. The base board has a first cut in a shape of a sole of a left shoe and a second cut in a shape of a sole of a right shoe. An upper portion of a left shoe is attached to an area of the second side that is enclosed by the first cut, and an upper portion of a right shoe is attached to an area of the second side that is enclosed by the second cut.

Abstract: A hairpiece securing device has a sheath having a front and rear wall in between which a hairpiece is received. The hairpiece in inserted through an opening in the sheath. At least one receiving hole extends through the sheath. A securing means prevents the hairpiece from falling to the bottom of the sheath and an optional closing means can close the opening in the sheath. A method of securing hairpieces involves inserting a hairpiece into an opening in a sheath. The sheath has a front wall and a rear wall, and the hairpiece is received in between these two walls. At least one receiving hole extends through the sheath and a securing means in inserted through the at least one receiving hole and through the hairpiece.

Abstract: A packing board for supporting and securing a folded-up shirt in shape, having two side panels symmetrically extended from two opposite lateral sides of a base panel thereof for holding down a folded-up shirt on the base panel, each side panel having a plug flap and a retainer flap respectively disposed at a front side and a suspended holding down flap adjacent to the retainer flap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of compacting a plurality of flat, stacked, non-woven cotton and cotton blend articles from a normal size to a greatly reduced size to form a package of such articles that saves exterior packaging, shipping, handling and warehouse costs. The pressure and time dwell are selected to compact the stacked articles to the extent necessary to cause the desired size reduction, but not sufficient to either damage the articles or compact them to the degree that a liquid or other means is required to recover them from their compacted to their original size.

Abstract: A garment display package and method is provided. The package includes a web folded to define a bottom wall and spaced apart front and back walls for locating a garment therebetween. The bottom, front, and back walls collectively form a garment receiving opening having a width greater than its height. A hanger is located on a widthwise dimension of the back wall for hanging the package from a supporting structure for display.

Abstract: A box suitable for holding a garment bag or for clothes hung on hangers during travel includes front and rear panels, two side panels, a bottom, and a top. The top is constructed from panels folded to form a peak and gables. The top includes a slot allowing passage of the neck of a hanging hook of a garment bag or of clothes hangers to protrude out from the box, and a hole spaced from the slot allowing re-entry of the end of the hanging hook or hanger. When the hanging hook or hanger are properly installed, the garment bag or clothes hangers are securely suspended in the box. The box shape reduces the possibility of becoming snagged in a baggage conveyor.

Abstract: A hanger for a pre-tied knotted necktie assembly is disclosed in which the assembly includes a necktie, a knot support to form a necktie knot, a clip for removably mounting the necktie assembly onto the neckband of a shirt collar, and a positioning post extending through the necktie knot. The hanger includes an upper hook portion, a central body portion, and a lower stem portion. The stem portion has an opening therethrough adapted to fit over the post of the necktie assembly whereby a retaining nut, when placed over the post with the stem portion positioned between the necktie knot and the nut, will securely maintain the necktie assembly on the hanger. Removal of the necktie assembly from the hanger is achieved by severing the stem portion from the body portion of the hanger.

Abstract: A carrier bag for carrying a pair of athletic boots. The carrier bag has a compartment for storing the pair of boots and a retainer for securing the boots inside the compartment in an inverse, planar relationship to each other.

Abstract: A package to display fabric items, such as scarves and handkerchiefs, or cards and note paper in combination with fabric items. The package is a folder that has two overlapping pockets with diagonally oriented openings which are in oblique facing relation to one another. The area bounded by the pockets defines a V-shaped bordered portion. The package is assembled by inserting the fabric item, or card and note paper in combination therewith, into both of the pockets wherein the fabric item is displayed within the V-shaped bordered portion. The front surface has at least one pocket with an aperture, and one end of the fabric item is fed therethrough. The folder is assembled from a single stiff paper blank containing a number of score lines along which it is folded. The assembled folder shape is maintained by interlocking panels thereby abrogating the use of adhesives.

Abstract: A shirt-type garment having a turn-down collar and a central row of buttons is folded longitudinally and transversely folded into approximately rectangular shape with a button at the back of the folded garment near a lower transverse fold. A cardboard panel having a width and length approximately equal to the width and length respectively of the folded garment, a tab at its upper end of a size and shape to fit under the garment collar, a central hole large enough to receive a button spaced from the lower end of the panel and a narrow slit extending down from the hole almost to the lower end of the panel, is placed on the back of the folded garment so that a button is received through the hole in the panel.

Abstract: A garment container having hollow end wall structures adapted to receive a plurality of garment hangers.

Abstract: A display support or header for a textile product. The header comprises a piece of thin cardboard or the like folded at its midpoint. Tabs die cut out of the sides of the header support the product, which passes through the slob formed by the die cuts. Edge flaps on the sides fold inwardly of the sides, under the product, to cooperate with the tabs in locking the product in the header.

Abstract: A slide fastener is placed on one surface of an elongated base plate of cardboard or plastic sheet material, the base plate being substantially coextensive in width to the slide fastener and being longer than the slide fastener. The slide fastener and the base plate are covered with an elongated plastic film having substantially the same length as the base plate and being slightly wider than the base plate. The plastic film has side margins folded back over the side edges of the base plate, the folded margins of the plastic film being bonded with an adhesive to or heat sealed to the other surface of the base plate, thereby holding the slide fastener securely in place on the base plate. The base plate has a portion of said one surface covered directly with and adhered to the plastic film, there being a cutout recess in said portion for hanging of the base plate.