Adjustable cap seamed with silicon tape(s)
An adjustable cap seamed with silicon tape(s) is formed of a peak, a crown portion and a sweatband which is provided on the inner side of the crown portion sewn integrally with a silicon tape inside of the lower peripheral edge portion of the crown portion, so that the lower peripheral edge portion can be freely stretched with even gathers formed thereon. Given that the crown portion is made of non-stretchable fabrics which are relatively economical than those stretchable, the cap with stretchable lower peripheral edge not only can fit a range of head sizes, but also can efficiently reduce the production cost.
1. Application of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to an adjustable cap seamed with silicon tape(s), particularly to a crown portion made of non-stretchable fabrics, with a sweatband and a silicon tape sewn together on the inner side of the lower peripheral edge portion, so that the gathers can evenly form on the lower peripheral edge portion. While the cap is being worn, the lower peripheral edge can be freely stretchable to fit a range of head sizes.
2. Brief of the Prior Art
Conventionally, caps include fixed-size caps and adjustable caps. While fixed-size caps require a various sizes of caps to fit wears' different head sizes, the production cost is considerably high. For adjustable caps, generally either an adjustable fastening device or a stretchable band is provided on the rear portion of the crown to increase the range of cap sizes. However, such designs can only increase the size in the rear portion of the crown portion, and either a bump formed on the opening of the rear crown or the odd length of the adjusting fastener (i.e. overly short or long) would affect the aesthetic effect of the cap. In addition, the adjustable caps of prior art can only limitedly fit certain wears' head sizes. As shown in
One of the object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable cap which is formed of a sweatband and a silicon tape sewn together inside of the lower peripheral edge portion of the crown portion to form a peripheral band. With the freely adjustable silicon tape provided, the sweatband and the crown portion can be made of non-stretchable material without affecting the function of freely adjusting the cap and with the production cost considerably reduced.
Another object of the invention is to provide an adjustable cap which is formed of a sweatband and a silicon tape sewn together; and the cap style varied with the gathers appeared on the lower peripheral edge portion of the crown portion.
To achieve the above-mentioned objects, the invention is provided inside of the lower peripheral edge portion with a sweatband sewn together with a silicon tape, and the crown portion is made of non-stretchable material. The silicon tape creates gathers on the lower peripheral edge portion, which can be freely stretchable to flat depending on various head sizes, so that the adjustable cap seamed with silicon tape(s) can be adjustable to fit a range of head sizes and thereby reducing the production cost and increasing the application of the cap. Wherein the sweatband is optionally stretchable or non-stretchable.
The characteristics and structure of the present invention will be described in a more detailed manner via a preferred embodiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
1. crown portion
2. peak
21. ore gore
21A. middle gore
21B. rear gore
22. inner side of the lower peripheral edge
3. sweatband
4. first silicon tape
4a. second silicon tape
31. silicon tape
32. sweatband
5. gather
6. crown portion
61. stretchable elements
7. peak
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to
The peak 1 is sewn with the crown portion 2 which comprises two fore gores 21, two middle gores 21A and two rear gores 21B sewn together. All the gores are made of non-stretchable fabrics, such that the production cost can be reduced. A first silicon tape 4 is sewn on the inner side of the lower peripheral edge 22 of the crown portion 2, and a second silicon tape is sewn on the inner side of the sweatband, so that the first and second silicon are hidden in-between the crown portion 2 and the sweatband 3 allowing the freely-stretchable silicon tape can be positioned to the lower peripheral edge portion.
Wherein the sweatband 3 is made of woven fabric or knitted fabric. The appended drawings only show those made of non-stretchable materials, whereas stretchable materials are applied to the sweatband, the silicon tape need not be sewn on the inner side thereof.
With the above-mentioned elements sewn and secured to the crown portion, the first silicon tape 4 may optionally be sewn to the crown portion 2 depending on whether the crown portion 2 is made of stretchable or non-stretchable materials. A sweatband 3 is sewn on the inner side of the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion 22 with a second silicon tape 4a sewn integrally to the inner side thereof, thereby forming an adjustable cap. Wherein as the second silicon tape is freely stretchable, the sweatband 3 can be optionally made of stretchable or non-stretchable materials. Where the sweatband 3 is non-stretchable, sweat absorbent fabrics such as cotton can be adapted to enhance wearing comfort.
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Accordingly, the invention has the following advantages:
1. The invention provided with freely stretchable silicon tape 4 and sweatband 3 can fit a range of wears' head sizes and head shapes.
2. The invention provided with gores of non-stretchable fabrics, which are relatively economical than those stretchable, can reduce the production cost.
Concluded above, the invention can improve the disadvantages of the prior art, increase the application of the cap, and reduce the production cost for the manufacturer. Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described above by way of example only, it will be understood by those skilled in the field that modifications may be made to the disclosed embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An adjustable cap with seamed silicon tapes, comprising a peak, a crown portion and a sweatband; characterized in that:
- the crown portion is formed with non-stretchable fabrics sewn together, a first silicon tape is sewn on the inner side of the lower peripheral edge thereof; the sweatband is made of non-stretchable fabrics and sewn integrally with a second silicon tape provided on the inner side of the sweatband adjacent to the inner side of the lower peripheral edge of the crown, such that the first and second silicon tapes are hidden in-between the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion and the sweatband to permit the lower peripheral edge portion freely stretchable and evenly gathered, thus automatically adjusting the cap to fit a range of head sizes.
2. An adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s), comprising a peak, a crown portion and a sweatband; characterized in that:
- the crown portion is formed with non-stretchable fabrics sewn together, at least one silicon tape is sewn on the inner side of the lower peripheral edge portion; the sweatband is made of stretchable fabrics sewn to the inner side of the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion, such that the at least one silicon tape are hidden in-between the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion and the sweatband to permit the lower peripheral edge portion freely stretchable and evenly gathered, thus automatically adjusting the cap to fit a range of head sizes.
3. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the crown portion is made of non-stretchable woven fabrics.
4. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the crown portion is made of non-stretchable knitted fabrics.
5. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tapes according to claim 1, wherein the sweatband is made of non-stretchable woven fabrics or non-stretchable knitted fabrics.
6. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 2, wherein the sweatband is made of stretchable woven fabrics or stretchable knitted fabrics.
7. An adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s), comprising a peak, a crown portion and a sweatband; characterized in that:
- the crown portion is formed with stretchable fabrics sewn together; the sweatband is formed of non-stretchable fabrics and sewn integrally with at least one silicon tape provided on the side of the sweatband adjacent to the inner side of the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion, such that the at least one silicon tape are hidden in-between the lower peripheral edge portion and the sweatband to permit the lower peripheral edge portion freely stretchable without occurring any gather on the crown portion, thus automatically adjusting the cap to fit a range of head sizes.
8. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 7, wherein the crown portion is made of stretchable woven fabrics.
9. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 7, wherein the crown portion is made of stretchable knitted fabrics.
10. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 7, wherein at least one stretchable silicon tape is further sewn to the inner side of the lower peripheral edge of the crown portion.
11. The adjustable cap with seamed silicon tape(s) according to claim 7, wherein the sweatband is made of stretchable woven fabrics or stretchable knitted fabrics.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 9, 2002
Publication Date: Mar 15, 2007
Inventor: Hui Tseng (Taipei)
Application Number: 10/192,885
International Classification: A42B 1/04 (20060101);