Abstract: A package for a plurality of product items (such as intimate apparel) is made of transparent material. Two halves of the package are connected by an integral hinge. Each half is contour molded to provide distinct compartments for each of the product items and to provide a recess for retaining an insert in place within the package by the expansible qualities of the intimate apparel, without the use of adhesives. The packaging system is flexible to accommodate a wide variety of garments, quantities, styles, colors, patterns, sizes and brands. More particularly, the sculpture of the package and integrated insert shape provides the ability to differentiate at retail the garment style and fabric, all as a result of the geometry of the package.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of manufacturing knitted briefs and the briefs made by the method. In accordance therewith, two separate seamless tubular blanks are knit each with a knit-in waistband, a body portion and a crotch portion. The tubular blanks are each slit walewise, and the free coursewise edges of the crotch portions are sewn together by a crotch seam.Thereafter the side edges of the combined blank are trimmed to define the leg openings, and narrow elastic is sewn to the side edges. The side edges of the body portions are then sewn together. The yarn at the crotch area is then bulked to further reduce the crotch width.