Reversible Shirt
The present disclosure relates to a reversible shirt that may be worn in at least four different configurations. According to aspects described herein, a first torso element may be joined to a second torso element to create a pair of side seams, a pair of shoulder seams, a neck opening and a waist opening. The widths of the first torso element and the second torso element proximate the waist opening may differ to create curved side seams. The curved side seams allow for variation in drape against a wearer's torso.
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Many articles of apparel incorporate features that enhance the appearance or functionality of the apparel. Shirts, for example, may be enhanced by incorporating features to keep a wearer warmer, cooler, or to allow for ease of removal, among other things. Shirts may also be enhanced to provide structural details that directly affect either ornamentation or a specific functional aspect of the shirt.
SUMMARYAccording to aspects set forth herein, a reversible shirt that may be worn in at last four different configurations is disclosed. The different configurations allow for variations in aesthetics as well as for variations in functional properties such as increased air-flow.
In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a reversible shirt. The shirt includes a torso region for covering a wearer's torso and a pair of arm elements joined to the torso region proximal the neck opening and extending outward from the torso region. In at least one configuration, the torso region includes a first torso element and a second torso element, where edge areas of the first torso element are joined to edge areas of the second torso element to (a) form a pair of side seams for extending along a side of the wearer, (b) form a pair of shoulder seams and (c) define a neck opening and an opposite waist opening. The second torso element may have greater width than the first torso element proximal to the waist opening. In addition, the side seams may be curved toward a portion of the waist opening formed by the first torso element.
In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a reversible shirt including a torso region for covering a wearer's torso and a pair of arm elements joined to the torso region proximal the neck opening and extending outward from the torso region. In at least one configuration, the torso region includes a first torso element and a second torso element, where edge areas of the first torso element are joined to edge areas of the second torso element to (a) form a pair of side seams for extending along a side of the wearer, (b) form a pair of shoulder seams and (c) define a neck opening and an opposite waist opening. Further, the edge areas of the first torso element are outwardly-curved and the edge areas of the second torso element are inwardly-curved. In addition, the side seams may be curved toward a portion of the waist opening formed by the first torso element.
In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides a shirt having a first torso element, a second torso element and a pair of arm elements. According to at least one configuration, the first torso element and the second torso element are joined at a pair of side seams and at a pair of shoulder seams to form a torso region with a waist opening and a neck opening. Further, the pair of arm elements are joined to the first torso element and the second torso element at a pair of arm seams. The first torso element may have a first width extending between the pair of side seams and the second torso element may a second width extending between the pair of side seams, wherein the first width is less than the second width. Additionally, the first torso element may have a first length extending in a direction that is perpendicular to the first width, and the second torso element may have a second length extending in a direction that is perpendicular to the second width, wherein the first length is greater than the second length.
Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the present disclosure will be, or will become, apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description and this summary, be within the scope of the present disclosure, and be protected by the following claims.
The present disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
The present disclosure sets forth a reversible shirt 100 that may be worn in at least four different configurations, each of which impart different aesthetic and functional properties. Many conventional shirts are worn in a single way and have a defined outer surface, inner surface, front side, and back side. Although reversible shirt 100 has various surfaces and sides, each of the surfaces may be either an inner surface or an outer surface, and each of the sides may be worn as either a front side or a back side. By selecting which surface faces outward and which side faces forward, for example, a wearer effectively chooses one of the four different configurations and the accompanying aesthetic and functional properties.
The four different configurations of reversible shirt 100 are depicted in
The primary components of reversible shirt 100 are a first torso element 200, a second torso element 300, and a pair of arm elements 400, each of which may be formed from textiles or other materials conventionally utilized in apparel. First torso element 200 is joined with second torso element 300 at a pair of shoulder seams 110 and a pair of lateral seams 120 to form a torso region of reversible shirt 100. Arm elements 400 may also be joined with first torso element 200 and second torso element 300 at a pair of arm seams 130 to form a pair of arm regions of reversible shirt 100. Whereas first torso element 200 and second torso element 300 may correspond with a torso of a wearer and cover at least a portion of the torso when worn, arm elements 400 correspond with arms of the wearer and cover at least a portion of each arm (e.g., an upper arm) when worn.
First torso element 200, second torso element 300, and arm elements 400, when joined together, define various openings in shirt 100. In particular, first torso element 200 and second torso element 300 together form a neck opening 140 and an opposite waist opening 150. Further, arm elements 400 form a pair of arm openings 160. When shirt 100 is worn, the wearer's neck/shoulder area may protrude through neck opening 140; the wearer's waist or pelvic area may protrude through waist opening 150; and the wearer's arms may protrude through arm openings 160.
First torso element 200 may form one side of the torso region of shirt 100 and includes a first surface 210 and an opposite second surface 220, as respectively depicted in
Second torso element 300 is similar to first torso element 200 in that it also forms one side of a torso region of shirt 100. Second torso element may also include a first surface 310 and an opposite second surface 320, as respectively depicted in
Referring to
First torso element 200, second torso element 300, and arm elements 400 are configured to fit together and form seams to create shirt 100. In particular, first torso element 200 and second torso element 300 may be connected along side edges 201 and side edges 301 to form lateral seams 120 of shirt 100. First torso element 200 and second torso element 300 are also connected along shoulder edges 202 and shoulder edges 302 to form shoulder seams 110 of shirt 100. Additionally, arm elements 400 are connected to upper areas of side edges 201 and 301 to form arm seams 130.
According to aspects set forth herein, the shapes of first torso element 200 and second torso element 300 may be varied to affect aesthetics, drape and functionality of shirt 100. For example, referring to
The shape and style of both the neck opening 140 and waist opening 150 of shirt 100 may be configured in a variety of ways for both aesthetics and functionality. In some cases, neck opening 140 may be wide across the shoulders and deep in both the front and back of the wearer. In other cases, neck opening 140 may be smaller, and more closely aligned around a wearer's neck, allowing just enough room for a wearer to insert their head through the neck opening. In at least one configuration, as depicted in the embodiment of
The shape, style and length of waist opening 150 may also be configured to enhance aesthetics and functionality of shirt 100. In some cases, first waist opening edge 205 of first torso element 200 and second waist opening edge 305 of second torso element 300 may have a similar shape. In other cases, first waist opening edge 205 and second waist opening edge 305 may be configured differently. In at least one configuration, as depicted in the embodiment of
First torso element 200, second torso element 300 and arm elements 400 may be constructed of many materials known in the art of apparel. In some cases, shirt 100 may be formed from synthetic fibers such as polyester. In other cases, shirt 100 may be formed from a blend of synthetic and natural fibers. In at least one case, shirt 100 may be formed from a polyester knit blended with fibers to impart stretch and recovery. For example, to provide stretch and recovery, elastane fibers, available from E.I. duPont de Nemours Company under the LYCRA trademark, may be incorporated into a knit fabric. In addition to or as a substitution for the polyester and elastane fibers, other fibers such as cotton or wool, natural filaments such as silk, and synthetic filaments such as rayon, nylon, and acrylic, may be utilized. The characteristics of the material selected for shirt 100 depend primarily upon the materials that form the various filaments and fibers of the yarns. Cotton, for example, provides a soft hand, natural aesthetics, and biodegradability. Elastane provides stretch and recovery. Rayon provides high luster and moisture absorption. Wool also provides high moisture absorption, in addition to insulating properties. Nylon is a durable and abrasion-resistant material with high strength, and polyester is a hydrophobic material that also provides relatively high durability. Accordingly, the materials comprising the fibers may be selected to impart a variety of physical properties to shirt 100, in addition to functional aspect provided by the structure and drape of shirt 100.
Shirt 100 may be further enhanced by the use of color or by the inclusion of indicia or other markings on portions of first torso element 200, second torso element 300 or arm elements 400. In some cases, the color, indicia or markings may be incorporated into the fabric, such as by applying a different weave to portions of a textile element. For example, in some cases first torso element 200, second torso element 300, and arm elements 400 may be constructed of fabric that imparts a different color on opposite surfaces, e.g. first surface 210 and first surface 310 may impart a different color than second surface 220 and second surface 320. In other cases, the indicia or markings may be applied to the surface of a textile element. In at least one configuration, as depicted in
The various constituent parts of shirt 100, i.e. first torso element 200, second torso element 300 and arm elements 400, may be joined along shoulder seams 110, lateral seams 120 and arm region seams, as previously discussed. As would be contemplated by a skilled artisan, a variety of stitches may be used to create the seams for shirt 100, and the stitch may be selected based on the strength required, the fabric used, as well as other factors such as aesthetics. In some cases, for example, a straight stitch may be used. In other cases, an overlock stitch may be used. In at least one case, a three-thread overlock stitch may be used to impart both strength and an aesthetically pleasing look to the seam.
As previously introduced, shirt 100 may be worn in a variety of configurations to vary the look and functionality of shirt 100.
In other words, in the configurations depicted in
Shirt 100 may be worn in one of various configurations to affect both aesthetic and functional qualities. In the embodiment depicted in
A wearer may also choose to wear shirt 100 in one of various configurations to alter aesthetics. For example, as depicted in the figures, a wearer can vary which neckline is worn against the wearer's chest area and back area. A wearer could also vary how and where indicia are displayed, if at all. Additionally, a wearer may decide whether the seam stitching should appear on the outside or be hidden on the inside of the shirt.
While various embodiments have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.
Claims
1. A shirt comprising:
- a torso region for covering a torso of a wearer, the torso region having a first torso element and a second torso element, edge areas of the first torso element being joined to edge areas of the second torso element to (a) form a pair of side seams for extending along a side of the wearer, (b) form a pair of shoulder seams, and (c) define a neck opening and an opposite waist opening, the second torso element having a greater width than the first torso element proximal to the waist opening, and the side seams being curved toward a portion of the waist opening formed by the first torso element; and
- a pair of arm elements joined to the torso region proximal the neck opening and extending outward from the torso region.
2. The shirt according to claim 1, wherein the first torso element defines a first portion of the neck opening having a first edge shape and the second torso element defines a second portion of the neck opening having a second edge shape.
3. The shirt according to claim 2, wherein the first edge shape is different than the second edge shape.
4. The shirt according to claim 3, wherein the first edge shape is a scoopneck shape.
5. The shirt according to claim 3, wherein the second edge shape is a v-neck shape.
6. The shirt according to claim 1, wherein the shoulder seams and the side seams comprise a three thread overlock stitch seam.
7. The shirt according to claim 6, wherein the three threads of the three thread overlock stitch seam comprise a first color, a second color and a third color.
8. The shirt according to claim 7, wherein the first color, the second color and the third color are different colors.
9. The shirt according to claim 1, the first torso element having a first side and a second side and the second torso element having a first side and a second side, wherein the shoulder seams and the side seams join the first torso element and the second torso element such that the first side of the first torso element and the first side of the second textile face outward in a first configuration and face towards each other in a second configuration, and the shoulder seams and the side seams join the first torso element and the second torso element such that the second side of the first torso element and the second side of the second textile face outward in the second configuration and face towards each other in the first configuration.
10. The shirt according to claim 9, wherein the first side of the first torso element displays indicia.
11. The shirt according to claim 9, wherein the second side of the second torso element display indicia.
12. A shirt comprising:
- a torso region for covering a torso of a wearer, the torso region having a first torso element and a second torso element, edge areas of the first torso element being joined to edge areas of the second torso element to (a) form a pair of side seams for extending along a side of the wearer, (b) form a pair of shoulder seams, and (c) define a neck opening and an opposite waist opening, wherein the edge areas of the first torso element are outwardly-curved and the edge areas of the second torso element are inwardly-curved, and wherein the side seams are curved toward a portion of the waist opening formed by the first torso element; and
- a pair of arm elements joined to the torso region proximal the neck opening and extending outward from the torso region.
13. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein an area of the first torso element proximate the waist opening defines a first width between the pair of side seams and an area of the second torso element proximate the waist opening defines a second width between the pair of side seams, the first width being shorter than the second width.
14. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein the first torso element defines a first portion of the neck opening having a first edge shape and the second torso element defines a second portion of the neck opening having a second edge shape, the first edge shape being different than the second edge shape.
15. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein the shoulder seams and the side seams comprise a three thread overlock stitch seam.
16. The shirt according to claim 15, wherein the three threads of the three thread overlock stitch seam comprise a first color, a second color and a third color, the first color, the second color and the third color being different colors.
17. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein the shoulder seams and the side seams join the first torso element and the second torso element such that the first side of the first torso element and the first side of the second textile face outward in a first configuration and face towards each other in a second configuration, and the shoulder seams and the side seams join the first torso element and the second torso element such that the second side of the first torso element and the second side of the second textile face outward in the second configuration and face towards each other in the first configuration.
18. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein the first side of the first torso element displays indicia.
19. The shirt according to claim 12, wherein the second side of the second torso element display indicia.
20. A shirt comprising:
- a first torso element, a second torso element, and
- a pair of arm elements,
- wherein: the first torso element and the second torso element are joined at a pair of side seams and at a pair of shoulder seams to form a torso region with a waist opening and a neck opening; the pair of arm elements are joined to the first torso element and the second torso element at a pair of arm seams; the first torso element has a first width extending between the pair of side seams, and the second torso element has a second width extending between the pair of side seams, the first width being less than the second width; and the first torso element has a first length extending in a direction that is perpendicular to the first width, and the second torso element has a second length extending in a direction that is perpendicular to the second width, the first length being greater than the second length.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 28, 2012
Publication Date: Jul 3, 2014
Applicant: HURLEY INTERNATIONAL, LLC (Beaverton, OR)
Inventor: Bruce Yin Moore (Laguna Beach, CA)
Application Number: 13/729,374