GARMENT AND POCKET FOR CONTAINING FRINGES

Abstract

A garment includes a front, a back, a corner, and a first panel. The garment defines a hole through the front and back, disposed proximal to the corner. The hole is configured to accommodate a fringe therethrough. The first panel is disposed at the corner of the garment, and includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The first panel defines a hole through the front and back, disposed proximal to the bottom end of the first panel and below the hole of the garment. The hole of the first panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of the first panel is partially attached to the back of the garment such that a first aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the back of the garment. The first aperture is configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/664,506, filed May 15, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a pocket for holding strings, fringes or tassels, and a garment including the same. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a pocket for storing and preserving strings, or tzitzis, during the washing of a prayer shawl, or tallit.

BACKGROUND

Based on verses in Numbers 15:38-39, Orthodox Jews are commanded to wear a four cornered garment (i.e., a tallit) with woolen fringes (i.e., tzitzis) at each corner. The fringes are tied through a hole at each corner of the garment and must remain intact in order for the commandment to be fulfilled. Consequently, it is difficult to wash the garment without damaging the integrity of the fringes. Hand washing and other methods, such as winding the fringes around a “fringe guard,” can be time consuming, and existing pockets on the market leave insufficient space for the fringes and fail to contain the fringes within the pocket during washing.

SUMMARY

An aspect of this disclosure provides a single pocket for containing a fringe. The single pocket includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The first panel defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the first panel is disposed proximal to the bottom end of the first panel. The hole of the first panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The second panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The second panel defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the second panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of the second panel is configured to attach to a garment including a hole, such that the hole of the second panel aligns with the hole of the garment. The first panel and the second panel are partially attached such that an aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the front of the second panel. The aperture is configured to contain a tail of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the single pocket may further include a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the aperture.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure.

An aspect of this disclosure provides a double pocket for containing a fringe. The double pocket includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The first panel defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the first panel is disposed proximal to the bottom end of the first panel. The hole of the first panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The second panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The second panel defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the second panel is disposed proximal to the bottom end of the second panel. The hole of the second panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The third panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The third panel defines a hole through the front and back. The hole of the third panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of the third panel is configured to attach to a garment including a hole, such that the hole of the third panel aligns with the hole of the garment. The first panel and the second panel are partially attached such that a first aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the front of the second panel. The second panel and the third panel are partially attached such that a second aperture is formed between the back of the second panel and the front of the third panel. At least one of the first aperture or the second aperture is configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the double pocket may further include a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the first aperture.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure.

In a further aspect of this disclosure, the double pocket may include a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the second aperture.

In another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure.

An aspect of this disclosure provides a garment including a front, a back, a corner, and a first panel. The garment defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the garment is disposed proximal to the corner. The hole of the garment is configured to accommodate a fringe therethrough. The first panel is disposed at the corner of the garment. The first panel includes a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The first panel defines a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the first panel is disposed proximal to the bottom end of the first panel and below the hole of the garment. The hole of the first panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of the first panel is partially attached to the back of the garment such that a first aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the back of the garment. The first aperture is configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the first aperture.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure.

In a further aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a second panel disposed at the corner of the garment. The second panel may include a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. The second panel may define a hole through the front and back, and the hole of the second panel may be disposed proximal to the bottom end of the second panel and below the hole of the garment. The hole of the second panel may be configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of the second panel may be partially attached to the front of the first panel such that a second aperture is formed between the back of the second panel and the front of the first panel. The second aperture may be configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the second aperture.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure.

In a further aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a plurality of corners and a plurality of first panels. Each first panel of the plurality of first panels may be disposed at a respective corner of the plurality of corners. Proximal to each corner of the plurality of corners, the garment may define a hole through the front and back. Each hole may be configured to accommodate a fringe therethrough. Each first panel of the plurality of panels may include a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. Each first panel may define a hole through the front and back, and the hole of each first panel may be disposed proximal to the bottom end of the respective first panel and below the hole of the garment. The hole of each first panel may be configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of each first panel may be partially attached to the back of the garment at the respective corner such that a first aperture is formed between the back of each first panel and the back of the garment. Each first aperture may be configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a closure disposed proximal to each corner of the plurality of corners. Each closure, at least partially, may selectively enclose the first aperture of the respective corner.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure of each respective corner of the plurality of corners.

In a further aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a plurality of second panels. Each second panel of the plurality of second panels may be disposed at a respective corner of the plurality of corners. Each second panel of the plurality of second panels may include a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end. Each second panel may define a hole through the front and back, and the hole of each second panel may be disposed proximal to the bottom end of the respective second panel and below the hole of the garment. The hole of each second panel may be configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough. The back of each second panel may be partially attached to the front of a respective first panel of the plurality of first panels such that a second aperture is formed between the back of each second panel and the front of the respective first panel. Each second aperture may be configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

In another aspect of this disclosure, the garment may further include a closure disposed proximal to each corner of the plurality of corners. Each closure, at least partially, may selectively enclose the second aperture of the respective corner.

In yet another aspect of this disclosure, a width of the fringe may be accommodated adjacent to and outside of the closure of each respective corner of the plurality of corners.

Further details and aspects of the present disclosure are described in more detail below with reference to the appended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative aspects, in which the principles of the present disclosure are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary garment including pockets for containing fringes, with all fringes shown outside of the pockets, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B shows the garment of FIG. 1A, with some fringes shown tucked into the pockets, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 depicts a top-down view of the garment of FIG. 1A laid flat on a surface, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3A shows an enlarged view of a single-panel pocket of the garment of FIG. 1A, as seen on a front side of the garment, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3B illustrates a view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 3A, as seen on a back side of the garment, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3C shows a top perspective view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 3B, in which the fringe is held within the single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4A illustrates an enlarged view of a double-panel pocket of the garment of FIG. 1A, as seen on a front side of the garment, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4B portrays a view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 4A, as seen on a back side of the garment, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4C shows a top perspective view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 4B, in which the fringe is held within the double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5A depicts a front view of a single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5B illustrates a back view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 5A, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5C shows a top perspective view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 5A, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6A illustrates a front view of a double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6B portrays a back view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 6A, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6C shows a top perspective view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 6A, with two open apertures, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6D illustrates a top perspective view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 6A, with one of the two apertures closed, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7A illustrates a front view of a single-panel pocket, with a first panel of the single-panel pocket partially detached from a second panel of the single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7B illustrates a front view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 7A, with the first panel of the single-panel pocket attached to the second panel of the single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8A illustrates a front view of a double-panel pocket, with a first panel of the double-panel pocket partially detached from a second panel of the double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8B illustrates a front view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 8A, with the first panel of the double-panel pocket attached to the second panel of the double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9A illustrates a front view of a single-panel pocket, with a first panel of the single-panel pocket partially detached from a second panel of the single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9B illustrates a front view of the single-panel pocket of FIG. 9A, with the first panel of the single-panel pocket removably attached to the second panel of the single-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10A illustrates a front view of a double-panel pocket, with a third panel of the double-panel pocket partially detached from a second panel of the double-panel pocket, and a first panel of the double-panel pocket attached to the second panel of the double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10B illustrates a front view of the double-panel pocket of FIG. 10A, with the third panel of the double-panel pocket removably attached to the second panel of the double-panel pocket, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of any of the pockets of preceding FIGS. 1 through 10B, and further illustrates a retainer configured to assist in holding a fringe, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 illustrates a front view of a plurality of retainers configured to assist in holding a fringe, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13A illustrates a front view of a plurality of retainers configured to assist in holding a fringe, and further illustrates a flap in an open position, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13B illustrates a front view of the flap of FIG. 13A in a closed position, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14A illustrates a front view of a garment including a pocket, with the pocket partially detached, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14B illustrates a front view of the garment of FIG. 14A with the pocket attached, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15A a front view of a garment including a pocket and a flap, with the pocket partially detached and the flap in an open position, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15B illustrates a front view of the garment of FIG. 15A with the pocket attached and the flap in the open position, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 15C illustrates a front view of the garment of FIG. 15A with the pocket attached and the flap in a closed position, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Aspects of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings wherein identical reference numerals identify similar or identical elements.

Although the present disclosure will be described in terms of specific aspects and examples, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in this art that various modifications, rearrangements, and substitutions may be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to exemplary aspects illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the novel features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, a garment 110, such as a tallit, is shown. Garment 110 generally includes hole(s) 114, fringe(s) 118 (i.e., strings, tassels, or tzitzis), and single-panel pockets 100 or double-panel pockets 200. Garment 110 may have a top end 112A, a bottom end 112B, a left side 112C, and a right side 112D, and may generally be a four-cornered item of clothing. For example, bottom end 112B and left side 112C may make up a first corner, bottom end 112B and right side 112D may make up a second corner, top end 112A and left side 112C may make up a third corner, and top end 112A and right side 112D may make up a fourth corner. Garment 110 may also include neck hole 116 which is centrally located. The four corners of garment 110, as well as neck hole 116, are shown more clearly in FIG. 2. A hole 114 may be disposed at each corner of garment 110 through a front side 110A of garment 110. A loop 118A of fringe 118 may be attached to garment 110 through each of holes 114, and a tail 118B of fringe 118 may hang below garment 110. Single-panel pockets 100 or double-panel pockets 200 may be located on a back side 110B of garment 110 behind each of holes 114. During washing of garment 110, or for other purposes, tails 118B of fringes 118 may be tucked into single-panel pockets 100 or double-panel pockets 200, as shown in FIG. 1B. While single-panel pockets 100 and double-panel pockets 200 are shown as sewn onto garment 110, it is contemplated that each may be removably attached, such as via snap fasteners, zippers, or the like.

FIG. 2 shows garment 110 laid flat on a surface, such that front side 110A is visible. When worn by a user, garment 110 is folded in half along a horizontal line approximately level with neck hole 116. As shown in FIG. 2, each of holes 114 may be located near equidistant from each respective corner. For example, a first hole 114 may be located at the first corner, that is, by bottom end 112B and left side 112C of garment 110, and a second hole 114 may be located at the second corner, that is, by bottom end 112B and right side 112D of garment 110. A distance from left side 112C to the first hole 114 may be equal to a distance from bottom end 112B to first hole 114. The distance from left side 112C to the first hole 114 may then be equal to a distance from right side 112D to the second hole 114, and to a distance from bottom end 112B to the second hole 114. As single-panel pockets 100 or double-panel pockets 200 may be attached to each corner of garment 110, each of holes 114 may be centered on a respective single-panel pocket 100 or double-panel pocket 200. While single-panel pockets 100 or double-panel pockets 200 are shown as being rectangular in shape, other shapes are contemplated.

FIGS. 3A through 3C show an enlarged view of a configuration in which single-panel pocket 100 is located at the first corner, proximal to bottom end 112B and left side 112C, of garment 110. FIG. 3A shows front side 110A of garment 110 and shows hole 114 of garment 110 located approximately at a center of single-panel pocket 100. FIG. 3B shows single-panel pocket 100 disposed on back side 110B of garment 110, in particular, a front side 120A of a first panel 120 of pocket 100. First panel 120 may include a top end 122A, a bottom end 122B, a left side 122C, and a right side 122D. Certain sides of first panel 120 may align with sides of garment 110. For example, bottom end 112B of garment 110 may align with bottom end 122B of first panel 120. In aspects, pocket 100 may be sized such that, rather than hole 114 being disposed approximately at the center of pocket 100, hole 114 is disposed toward top end 122A of pocket 100. Accordingly, pocket 100 may be approximately a quarter to a third of a size shown in FIGS. 3A through 3C.

First panel 120 may be sewn onto back side 110B of garment 110 or may be attached in any other suitable manner. One side of first panel 120 must remain at least partially detached from garment 110, for example, top end 122A of first panel 120, such that an aperture 126 is created between back side 110B of garment and a back side 120B of first panel 120. First panel 120 additionally includes a hole 124, disposed below hole 114 of garment 110. That is, rather than being spaced equidistant from top end 122A and bottom end 122B of first panel 120, hole 124 is located closer to bottom end 122B. When fringe 118 is attached to garment 110, fringe 118 is fed through hole 114 and hole 124, creating loop 118A, and then knotted. For washing or other purposes, tail 118B of fringe 118 may then be coiled up or otherwise gathered and placed into aperture 126.

Other garments of this nature, including pockets for containing fringes, often include a hole on the first panel which is in the same location as the hole on the garment. This hole placement causes it to be cumbersome for a user to fit tail 118B of fringe 118 into aperture 126, because a portion of aperture 126 is blocked by loop 118A occupying a central portion of pocket 100. The configuration currently described, in which hole 124 is located below hole 114, routes loop 118A out of the way, leaving a larger area of aperture 126 to hold tail 118B of fringe 118. To further aid in containing tail 118B within aperture 126, pocket 100 may further include a closure (for example, closure 128, as shown in FIG. 14A) disposed across top end 122A of first panel 120, connecting first panel 120 to back side 110B of garment 110. The closure may be similar to a closure 218 shown in FIG. 4C and closure 438 shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D. The closure may be a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and eye, hook and loop, a button, or another suitable means of selectively encapsulating aperture 126. Similar to configurations shown in FIGS. 4C, 6C, and 6D, the closure may span a majority of top end 122A of first panel 120 but may leave a space to accommodate portions of fringe 118 nearest to loop 118A, which necessarily remain outside of aperture 126.

A configuration in which double-panel pocket 200 is located at the second corner, proximal to bottom end 112B and right side 112D of garment 110, is shown in FIGS. 4A through 4C. Similar to the configuration of single-panel pocket 100, FIG. 4A shows front side 110A of garment 110 with hole 114 of garment 110 located approximately at the center of double-panel pocket 200. FIGS. 4B and 4C show double-panel pocket 200 disposed on back side 110B of garment 110, specifically a first panel 210 and a second panel 220. First panel 210 and second panel 220 respectively include a top end 212A, 222A, a bottom end 212B, 222B, a left side 212C, 222C, and a right side 212D, 222D. Much like the configuration of single-panel pocket 100, sides of first panel 210 and second panel 220 may align with sides of garment 110. As shown, bottom end 112B of garment 110 may align with bottom end 212B of first panel 210 and bottom 222B of second panel 220. In aspects, pocket 200 may be sized such that, rather than hole 114 being disposed approximately at the center of pocket 200, hole 114 is disposed toward top end 222A of pocket 200. Accordingly, pocket 200 may be approximately a quarter to a third of a size shown in FIGS. 4A through 4C.

First panel 210 may have a front side 210A and a back side 210B, and second panel 220 may have a front side 220A and a back side 220B. Back side 210B of first panel 210 may be attached to back side 110B of garment 110, and back side 220B of second panel 220 may be attached to front side 210A of first panel 210. Similar to the configuration for single-panel pocket 100, a side of first panel 210 (e.g., top end 212A) and a side of second panel 220 (e.g., top end 222A) remain at least partially detached such that a first aperture 216 is formed between back side 110B of garment 110 and first panel 210, and a second aperture 226 is formed between first panel 210 and second panel 220. First panel 210 includes a hole 214 disposed below hole 114 of garment 110, and second panel 220 includes a hole 224 disposed level to or below hole 214 of first panel 210. When attaching fringe 118 to garment 110, fringe 118 is fed through hole 114 down to hole 214, then to hole 224, to create loop 118A. Thus, within first aperture 216, loop 118A is routed away from a central portion of first aperture 216, such that loop 118A is disposed at a bottom portion of second aperture 226, and second aperture 226 is therefore entirely open to receive tail 118B of fringe 118.

Double-panel pocket 200 may further include closure 218 disposed on the partially detached side of both first panel 210 and second panel 220. As previously noted, closure 218 may be in the form of a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and loop, or any other suitable means. As shown, closure 218 is represented as a zipper, and connects top end 212A of first panel 210 to back side 110B of garment 110. Closure 218 may be used to keep aperture 216 from hanging open during washing or wearing of garment 110. Closure 218 may entirely enclose aperture 216, as aperture 216 mainly provides a space for loop 118A to transition from a height of hole 114 down to hole 214, and tail 118B of fringe is not required to be contained within aperture 216. Alternatively, closure 218 may remain partially open, as shown. In aspects, another closure 218 may instead, or additionally, be disposed between first panel 210 and second panel 220 to provide an area to contain fringe 118. Other closure 218 may connect top end 212A of first panel 210 and top end 222A of second panel 220 to temporarily close aperture 226. Also as previously noted, other closure 218 may span a majority of top end 212A of first panel 210 and top end 222A of second panel 220 but may leave a space to accommodate portions of fringe 118 nearest to loop 118A. When preparing garment 110 for washing, other closure 218 may be opened to place tail 118B of fringe 118 into aperture 226. Closure 218 may then be closed to secure fringe 118 in place.

Referring to FIGS. 5A through 5C, a standalone single pocket 300, for being sewn or otherwise attached to an existing garment, is shown. Single pocket 300 functions similarly to single-panel pocket 100 of garment 110 but may be removed and attached to any item of clothing. Single pocket 300 includes a first panel 310 and a second panel 320. First panel 310 and second panel 320 may respectively include a top end 312A, 322A, a bottom end 312B, 322B, a left side 312C, 322C, and a right side 312D, 322D. First panel 310 includes a hole 314, disposed proximal to bottom end 312B. Second panel 320 includes a hole 324, centrally located on second panel 320 so as to more easily align with a hole of the existing garment. As noted with reference to pockets 100, 200, hole 324 may instead be disposed toward top end 322A to align with hole 114 of garment 110. A back side 310B of first panel 310 may partially attach to a front side 320A of second panel 320, creating an aperture 326 to hold fringe 118. For example, bottom ends 312B and 322B, left sides 312C and 322C, and right sides 312D and 322D of first panel 310 and second panel 320 may connect, while top ends 312A and 322A of first panel 310 and second panel 320 may remain open. Single pocket 300 may additionally include a closure (for example, closure 328 as shown in FIG. 7A) disposed partially or fully across top end 312A of first panel 310 and top end 322A of second panel 320. The closure may be any means of temporarily securing first panel 310 and second panel 320 together, such as a zipper, a snap fastener, a hook and eye, hook and loop, a button, or the like.

In use, single pocket 300 is attached to the existing garment by aligning hole 324 of second panel 320 with the hole of the existing garment, then attaching back side 320B of second panel 320 to a back side of the existing garment. Single pocket 300 may be removably attached, for example, by a snap fastener or buttons, or may be more permanently attached, such as by sewing. Fringe 118 is then routed through the hole of the existing garment, hole 324 of second panel 320, and hole 314 of first panel 310 to create loop 118A. With single pocket 300 attached to the existing garment, tail 118B of fringe 118 may be collected within aperture 326.

FIGS. 6A through 6D depict a standalone double pocket 400, for being sewn or otherwise attached to an existing garment. Double pocket 400 functions similarly to double-panel pocket 200 of garment 110, but, like single pocket 300, may be removed and attached to any item of clothing. Double pocket 400 includes a first panel 410, a second panel 420, and a third panel 430. First panel 410 includes a top end 412A, a bottom end 412B, a left side 412C, and a right side 412D. Second panel 420 includes a top end 422A, a bottom end 422B, a left side 422C, and a right side 422D. Third panel 430 includes a top end 432A, a bottom end 432B, a left side 432C, and a right side 432D. Third panel 430 includes a hole 434 disposed centrally on third panel 430 so as to be placed into alignment with the hole of the existing garment. As noted with reference to pockets 100, 200, 300, hole 434 may instead be disposed toward top end 432A to align with hole 114 of garment 110. Second panel 420 includes a hole 424 disposed below hole 434 of third panel 430. First panel 410 includes a hole 414 disposed level to or below hole 424 of second panel 420.

A front side 420A of second panel may partially attach to a back side 410B of first panel 410, creating a first aperture 426 for holding fringe 118, and a front side 430A of third panel 430 may partially attach to a back side 420B of second panel 420, creating a second aperture 436 for directing loop 118A of fringe 118 downward from hole 434. It is contemplated that both first aperture 426 and second aperture 436 may hold fringe 118. As shown, bottom ends 412B, 422B, 432B, left sides 412C, 422C, 432C, and right sides 412D, 422D, 432D of first panel 410, second panel 420, and third panel 430 may connect, while top ends 412A, 422A, 432A of first panel 410, second panel 420, and third panel 430 may remain open. Double pocket 400 may additionally include a closure 438 fixed partially or fully across top end 432A of third panel 430 and top end 422A of second panel 420, as shown. A closure 428 may additionally, or instead, be disposed partially or fully across top end 422A of second panel 420 and top end 412A of first panel 410 (e.g., FIG. 8A). The closure may be any means of temporarily securing third panel 430 and second panel 420, or second panel 420 and first panel 410, together, such as a zipper, a snap fastener, a hook and eye, hook and loop, a button, or the like. Closure 438 may be open, as shown in FIG. 6C, or closed, as shown in FIG. 6D.

In practice, double pocket 400 is attached to the existing garment by aligning hole 434 of third panel 430 with the hole of the existing garment, then attaching back side 430B of third panel 430 to a back side of the existing garment. Double pocket 400 may be removably attached, for example, by a snap fastener or buttons, or may be more permanently attached, such as by sewing. Fringe 118 is then routed through the hole of the existing garment to hole 434 of third panel 430, down to hole 424 of second panel 420, and then through hole 414 of first panel 410 to create loop 118A. With double pocket 400 attached to the existing garment, tail 118B of fringe 118 may be collected within first aperture 426 or second aperture 436.

FIGS. 7A and 7B show a configuration of single pocket 300 including a closure 328. As noted earlier, single pocket 300 is configured for being sewn or otherwise attached to an existing garment (e.g., garment 110), and includes first panel 310 and second panel 320. FIG. 7A shows single pocket 300 in a partially detached position, with single pocket 300 splayed open. In the partially detached position, bottom end 312B of first panel 310 is attached, such as by sewing, snap fastener, buttons, or the like, to bottom end 322B of second panel 320. As shown, bottom ends 312B, 322B are attached with front side 320A of second panel 320 facing back side 310B of first panel 310. In an attached position, shown in FIG. 7B, left sides 312C, 322C and right sides 312D, 322D are attached together, such as by sewing, snap fastener, buttons, or the like, thus forming aperture 326. Aperture 326 is configured to hold tails 118B of fringe 118 to contain fringe 118, for example, while washing single pocket 300 and/or garment 110. In the attached position, front side 310A of first panel 310 faces outward, and back side 310B of second panel 320 attaches, removably or permanently, to garment 110.

As earlier described, second panel 320 includes hole 324, and hole 324 is configured to align with a hole of an existing garment (e.g., hole 114 of garment 110). Hole 324 is further configured to accommodate fringe 118 therethrough. Hole 324 may be centrally located on second panel 320. Alternatively, hole 324 may be disposed toward top end 322A of second panel 320, as described with reference to FIGS. 14A through 15C. With hole 324 disposed toward top end 322A of second panel 320, both a length of left side 322C and a length of right side 322D is thus shrunk, therefore shrinking an overall size of single pocket 300. With single pocket 300 being smaller, once in the attached position, a volume of aperture 326 decreases, thus securely capturing tail 118B of fringe 118 therein.

Single pocket 300 further includes hole 314 configured to accommodate fringe 118 therethrough. Once fringe 118 is routed through hole 314 and 324, loop 118A is formed and tied outside of single pocket 300. Hole 314 may be disposed through first panel 310, proximal to bottom end 312B. Alternately, as shown, hole 314 may be disposed partially through bottom ends 312B, 322B of first panel 310 and second panel 320, respectively. Therefore, once fringe 118 is routed through both hole 314 and hole 324 to form loop 118A, tail 118B may be routed directly out of a bottom end of single pocket 300.

Closure 328, which at least partially encapsulates aperture 326, may be a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and eye, hook and loop, a button, or another suitable means of selectively encapsulating aperture 326. As shown, closure 328 may be partially disposed on each of first panel 310 and second panel 320. For example, a first portion 328A of closure 328 may be disposed on first panel 310, while a second portion 328B may be disposed on second panel 320, such that when pocket 300 is in the attached position, first portion 328A detachably and selectively connects to second portion 328B. For example, as shown, closure 328 is hook and loop. Therefore, first portion 328A may be a hook portion and second portion 328B may be a loop portion. First portion 328A and second portion 328B are located such that first portion 328A and second portion 328B are aligned when pocket 300 is in the attached position. For example, first portion 328A may be located proximate top end 312A of first panel 310 and left side 312C of first panel 310. Second portion 328B may be located proximate top end 322A of second panel 320 and left side 322C of second panel 320. Closure 328 may extend most of a way across a top end of single pocket 300, for example 75% or more across the top end of single pocket 300.

An entrance 340 is disposed adjacent to an end of closure 328. Entrance 340 is configured to allow passage of fringe 118 therethrough. For example, in practice, once pocket 300 is in the attached position and tail 118B of fringe 118 is inserted into aperture 326, closure 328 is selectively closed, and a portion of tail 118B which is most nearly connected to loop 118A occupies entrance 340. This is shown in greater detail in FIG. 11.

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, a configuration of double pocket 400 including closure 428 is shown. FIG. 8A shows double pocket 400 in a partially detached position while FIG. 8B shows double pocket 400 in an attached position. As shown in FIG. 8A, left sides 432C, 422C and right sides 432D, 422D of third panel 430 and second panel 420, respectively, are attached, removably or permanently. Further, bottom ends 432B, 422B, and 412B of third panel 430, second panel 420, and first panel 410 are attached, such as by sewing, snap fastener, buttons, or the like. In the partially detached position, front side 420A of second panel 420 is open, as is back side 410B of first panel 410. When in the attached position, aperture 426 is formed between first panel 410 and second panel 420.

Closure 428 is configured to selectively, partially enclose aperture 426. Closure 428 may extend most of a way across a top end of double pocket 400, for example 75% or more across the top end of double pocket 400, and defines an entrance 440 configured to permit fringe 118 to hang out of aperture 426. Closure 428 may be hook and loop, a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and eye, hook and loop, a button, or another suitable means of selectively encapsulating aperture 426. As shown, closure 428 may be partially disposed on each of first panel 410 and second panel 420. For example, a first portion 428A of closure 428 may be disposed on first panel 410 and a second portion 428B may be disposed on second panel 420. When double pocket 400 is in the attached position, first portion 428A detachably and selectively connects to second portion 428B. For example, as shown, closure 428 is hook and loop, with first portion 428A being a hook portion and second portion 428B being a loop portion. First portion 428A and second portion 428B are located in a similar manner to that described with reference to closure 328 and single pocket 300.

Turning to FIGS. 9A and 9B, an alternate configuration of a single pocket 500 is shown. FIG. 9A shows single pocket 500 in a partially detached position, while FIG. 9B shows single pocket 500 in an attached position. Single pocket 500 is configured for being sewn or otherwise attached to an existing garment (e.g., garment 110). Single pocket 500 is configured and functions similarly to pocket 300, in particular to pocket 300 as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, and includes first panel 310, second panel 320, and closure 328. Accordingly, only differences between single pocket 300 and single pocket 500 will be described.

FIG. 9A shows single pocket 500 in a partially detached position, with single pocket 500 open such that front side 320A of second panel 320 and back side 310B of first panel 310 are visible. In the partially detached position, bottom end 312B of first panel 310 is attached, such as by sewing, snap fastener, buttons, or the like, to bottom end 322B of second panel 320. As shown, bottom ends 312B, 322B are attached with front side 320A of second panel 320 facing back side 310B of first panel 310. In addition to including closure 328, which defines entrance 340 adjacent to closure 328, single pocket 500 further includes a left closure 330 and a right closure 332.

Left closure 330 and right closure 332 may be hook and loop, as described for closure 328 with regard to FIGS. 7A and 7B. Left closure 330 and right closure 332 may be a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and eye, a button, or another suitable means of selectively encapsulating aperture 326. As shown, left closure 330 and right closure 332 may each be partially disposed on each of first panel 310 and second panel 320, much like closure 328. For example, a first portion 330A of left closure 330 and a first portion 332A of right closure 332 may be disposed on first panel 310, while a second portion 330B of left closure 330 and a second portion 332B of right closure 332 may be disposed on second panel 320. When pocket 500 is in the attached position, shown in FIG. 9B, first portions 328A, 330A, 332A detachably and selectively connect to second portions 328B, 330B, 332B, thus enclosing aperture 326. By having closures 328, 330, 332 be selectively openable, single pocket 500 may be selectively fully opened to insert fringe 118 into aperture 326 or retrieve fringe 118 from aperture 326, increasing ease of use. Further, by having closures 328, 330, 332 be selectively openable, fringe 118 may more easily be installed through holes 314, 324 to form loop 118A.

With reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, an alternate configuration of a double pocket 600 is shown. FIG. 10A shows double pocket 600 in a partially detached position, while FIG. 10B shows double pocket 500 in an attached position. Double pocket 600 is configured for being sewn or otherwise attached to a garment such as garment 110. Double pocket 600 is configured and functions similarly to double pocket 400, in particular to pocket 400 as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, and includes first panel 410, second panel 420, third panel 430, and closure 438. Accordingly, only differences between double pocket 400 and double pocket 600 will be described.

Rather than left sides 432C, 422C and right sides 432D, 422D being attached, for example, by sewing or otherwise, a left closure 442 and a right closure 444 attach to third panel 430 and second panel 420 to selectively attach and detach third panel 430 and second panel 420, thus increasing the ease of inserting fringe 118 into aperture 436, retrieving fringe 118 from aperture 436, or installing fringe 118 through holes 434, 424 to form loop 118A. Left closure 442 and right closure 444 may be hook and loop, a zipper, a snap fastener, hook and eye, a button, or another suitable means of selectively encapsulating aperture 436. Left closure 442 and right closure 444 may each be partially disposed on each of third panel 430 and second panel 420. For example, a first portion 442A of left closure 442 and a first portion 444A of right closure 444 may be disposed on second panel 420, while a second portion 444B of left closure 444 and a second portion 444B of right closure 444 may be disposed on third panel 430. When pocket 600 is in the attached position, shown in FIG. 10B, first portions 442A, 444A detachably and selectively connect to second portions 442B, 444B, thus partially enclosing aperture 436. Top ends 422A, 432A may remain open, or may include closure 438.

The connection between second panel 420 and first panel 410 remains as described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, and includes closure 428 disposed across top ends 412A, 422A of first panel 410 and second panel 420.

FIG. 11 shows a configuration applicable to any of pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600, further including a retainer 700 configured for aiding in holding tail 118B of fringe 118 within pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600. Retainer 700 generally includes a strip 702, an attachment mechanism 704, and a securing mechanism 706.

Retainer 700 may be disposed on front side 120A, 220A, 310A, 410A of panel 120, 220, 310, 410, respectively, or on a surface of garment 110. When fringe 118 is inserted within 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600, fringe 118 exits hole 124, 224, 314, 414 and wraps around front side 120A, 220A, 310A, 410A of panel 120, 220, 310, 410 to enter, for example, aperture 126, 216, 326, 436. Since fringe 118, particularly tail 118B of fringe 118, is partially disposed outside of pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600, fringe 118 may become loose and inadvertently exit pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600, for example, during washing. Retainer 700 may prevent fringe 118 from becoming loose and exiting pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600. As shown, retainer 700 may be disposed on a right side 122D, 222D, 312D, 412D and towards a top end 122A, 222A, 312A, 412A, though retainer 700 may be in any location suitable for securing fringe 118.

Strip 702 of retainer 700 may be, for example, a strip of ribbon, a string, a plastic, or any material suitable for strapping fringe 118 to pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600. Strip 702 is connected to front side 120A, 220A, 310A, 410A of panel 120, 220, 310, 410 by attachment mechanism 704 on strip 702. Attachment mechanism 704 may be one or more stitches, adhesive, a button, a snap, or the like. Spaced from attachment mechanism 704 on strip 702 is securing mechanism 706. Securing mechanism 706 is spaced from attachment mechanism 704 to accommodate fringe 118 therebetween. Securing mechanism 706 is selectively detachable, for example, a snap, a button, hook and eye, hook and loop, or the like. In aspects, securing mechanism may be permanent.

In use, retainer 700 is flipped open and fringe 118 is inserted between attachment mechanism 704 and securing mechanism 706. Strip 702 then covers fringe 118 and securing mechanism 706 is attached to front side 120A, 220A, 310A, 410A of panel 120, 220, 310, 410 to secure fringe 118 in place.

FIG. 12 shows a system 800 for holding fringe 118 secure to a garment such as garment 110 using a plurality of retainers 700. System 800 is particularly configured for preserving fringe 118, for example, during washing of garment 110, without need for pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600 or any excess fabric. System 800 is configured for fringe 118 to be wrapped through and held by the plurality of retainers 700, thus holding fringe 118 in place during washing of garment 110 or during other activities which may degrade fringe 118.

System 800 may be disposed on front side 110A and/or back side 110B of garment 110, and may be located at any corner of garment 110, for example, at a corner formed by bottom end 112B and left side 112C or right side 112D of garment 110. In system 800, a plurality of retainers 700 surround hole 114 of garment 110. Retainers 700 may be positioned radially outward from hole 114, or in any other suitable configuration. System 800 may include four retainers 700, as shown, or may include any number of retainers 700 suitable for holding fringe 118. For example, three retainers 700 may be triangulated around hole 114, five, six, or seven retainers 700 may surround hole 114, or more.

In use, fringe 118 is inserted through hole 114 of garment and tied to create loop 118A. Retainers 700 are opened, and tail 118B of fringe is then coiled around all retainers 700, as shown. Each securing mechanism 706 of each retainer 700 is then closed hold fringe 118 coiled in place, and prevent fringe 118 from loosening.

Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B, a system 900, configured for similar purposes as system 800, is illustrated. System 900 includes a plurality of retainers 700 as well as a flap 510 disposed above the retainers 700 and configured to hinge downwards to cover the retainers 700, as well as fringe 118 when held by the retainers. FIG. 13A shows system 900 in a flap open position, while FIG. 13B shows system 900 in a flap closed position. As the configuration of system 900 is similar to that described with regard to system 800, only differences with regard to system 900 will be described.

Flap 510 includes a top end 512A, a bottom end 512B, a left side 512C, and a right side 512D. Flap 510 further includes a front side 510A and a back side 510B. Bottom end 512B is attached to garment 110 and disposed above retainers 700. In aspects, rather than attaching to garment 110, bottom end 512B may attach to a panel. For example, to a bottom end 322B of second panel 320, which may have hole 324 aligned with hole 114 of garment 110.

In the flap open position, front side 510A is visible and includes one or more connectors 514. Connectors 514 may include a first portion 514A, disposed on flap 510, and a second portion 514B configured to engage the first portion 514A and disposed on garment 110 or on a panel, as previously described. Connectors 514 may generally be disposed around hole 114 of garment. In the flap closed position, when flap 510 hinges down about bottom end 512B to cover retainers 700, connectors 514 hold flap 510 such that it covers retainers 700 and fringe 118 within retainers 700. System 900 offers additional protection to fringe 118 and ensures that even if fringe 118 becomes loose from retainers 700, fringe 118 is contained under flap 510.

With reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B, a pocket 1000, similar to pocket 100, is shown. Like pocket 100, pocket 1000 is configured to attach directly to a garment such as garment 110. Pocket 1000 generally includes first panel 120, closure 128, and retainer 700. FIG. 14A shows pocket 1000 in a partially detached position, with bottom end 122B of first panel 120 attached, removably or permanently, to bottom end 112B of garment 110, and all remaining sides of first panel 120 detached from garment 110. FIG. 14B shows pocket 1000 in an attached position, with bottom end 122B, left side 122C, and right side 122D of first panel 120 connected, removably or permanently, to garment 110, thus forming aperture 126. Pocket may be disposed on front side 110A and/or back side 110B of garment.

When pocket 1000 is in an attached position, hole 114 of garment 110 is disposed proximate top end 122A of first panel 120, rather than toward a central portion of first panel 120. Therefore, pocket 1000 is generally smaller than pocket 100, as shown. This configuration, with hole 114 disposed proximate top end 122A of first panel 120, may apply to any of pockets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and/or 600. For example, hole 114 may be disposed adjacent top ends 122A, 212A, 322A, and/or 432A of panels 120, 210, 320, and/or 430 rather than centrally located on panels 120, 210, 320, and/or 430.

Closure 128, in particular, a first portion 128A of closure, may be disposed above hole 114 of garment 110. First portion 128A is configured to attach to a second portion 128B disposed on back side 120B of first panel 120. As described with reference to, for example, closure 328, closure 128 similarly includes an entrance 140 configured to accommodate a width of fringe 118. For example, entrance 140 may be disposed at top end 122A and right side 122D of first panel 120. In aspects, first portion 128A of closure 128 may be disposed below hole 114, but may include entrance 140 below hole 114 as well, to permit insertion of fringe 118. As shown in the attached position, a front side 120A of first panel 120 includes a retainer 700, configured for aiding in retaining fringe 118 within aperture 126.

Turning to FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C, a pocket 1100, similar to pocket 1000 and pocket 100, is shown. FIG. 15A shows pocket 1100 in a partially detached, flap open position. FIG. 15B shows pocket 1100 in an attached, flap open position. FIG. 15C shows pocket 1100 in an attached, flap closed position. Pocket 1100 generally includes first panel 120, closure 128, and, rather than retainer 700, further includes flap 510. As pocket 1100 functions and is configured similarly to pocket 1000 with respect to first panel 120 and closure 128, only differences regarding flap 510 will be described.

Rather than retainer 700, pocket 1100 includes one or more connectors 514. Connectors 514 may be snaps, buttons, hook and eye, hook and loop, or the like. Front side 510A of flap 510 may include first portion 514A of one or more connectors 514, while front side 120A of first panel 120 may include mating second portion 514B of each connector 514. Flap 510 is vertically spaced such that in the attached, flap open position, a small gap is formed between first panel 120 and bottom end 512B of flap 510 to more easily permit fringe 118 to be inserted into aperture 126. In the attached, flap closed position, flap 510 is flipped downwards about bottom end 512B such that back side 510B of flap 510 is visible. First portions 514A of connectors 514 disposed on flap 510 are connected to second portions 514B of connectors 514 disposed on first panel 120, thus holding pocket 1100 closed and preventing fringe 118 from inadvertently exiting pocket 1100.

Certain aspects of the present disclosure may include some, all, or none of the above advantages and/or one or more other advantages readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the drawings, descriptions, and claims included herein. Moreover, while specific advantages have been enumerated above, the various aspects of the present disclosure may include all, some, or none of the enumerated advantages and/or other advantages not specifically enumerated above.

The aspects disclosed herein are examples of the disclosure and may be embodied in various forms. For instance, although certain aspects herein are described as separate aspects, each of the aspects herein may be combined with one or more of the other aspects herein.

Specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Like reference numerals may refer to similar or identical elements throughout the description of the figures.

The phrases “in an aspect,” “in aspects,” “in various aspects,” “in some aspects,” or “in other aspects” may each refer to one or more of the same or different example Aspects provided in the present disclosure. A phrase in the form “A or B” means “(A), (B), or (A and B).” A phrase in the form “at least one of A, B, or C” means “(A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C).”

The foregoing description is only illustrative of the present disclosure. Various alternatives and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variances. The aspects described with reference to the attached drawing figures are presented only to demonstrate certain examples of the disclosure. Other elements, steps, methods, and techniques that are insubstantially different from those described above and/or in the appended claims are also intended to be within the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. A single pocket for containing a fringe, comprising:

a first panel, wherein the first panel includes: a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end; a second panel, wherein the second panel includes: a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end,

wherein the second panel defines a first hole, wherein the first hole of the second panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough,

wherein the back of the second panel is configured to attach to a garment including a hole, such that the hole of the second panel aligns with the hole of the garment; and

a second hole, wherein the second hole is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough,

wherein the first panel and the second panel are partially attached such that an aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the front of the second panel, and

wherein the aperture is configured to contain a tail of the fringe.

2. The single pocket of claim 1, wherein the second hole is defined through both the bottom end of the first panel and the bottom end of the second panel.

3. The single pocket of claim 1, further comprising a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the aperture, wherein the closure is disposed at the top end of at least one of the first panel or the second panel.

4. The single pocket of claim 3, wherein a width of the fringe is accommodated through an entrance adjacent to and outside of the closure.

5. The single pocket of claim 1, wherein the first panel further includes a left side and a right side, and wherein the second panel further includes a left side and a right side.

6. The single pocket of claim 5, further including a left closure, wherein the left closure is configured to selectively secure the left side of the first panel to the left side of the second panel.

7. The single pocket of claim 5, further including a right closure, wherein the right closure is configured to selectively secure the right side of the first panel to the right side of the second panel.

8. The single pocket of claim 1, further comprising a retainer disposed on the front of the first panel, wherein the retainer is configured to selectively hold a portion of the fringe.

9. A double pocket for containing fringes, comprising:

a first panel, wherein the first panel includes: a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end, wherein the first panel defines a first hole, wherein the first hole of the first panel is configured to accommodate a fringe therethrough;

a second panel, wherein the second panel includes: a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end, wherein the second panel defines a second hole, the second hole of the second panel disposed proximal to the bottom end of the second panel, wherein the second hole of the second panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough; and

a third panel, wherein the third panel includes: a front, a back, a top end, and a bottom end,

wherein the third panel defines a third hole, wherein the third hole of the third panel is configured to accommodate the fringe therethrough,

wherein the back of the third panel is configured to attach to a garment including a hole, such that the third hole of the third panel aligns with the hole of the garment,

wherein the first panel and the second panel are partially attached such that a first aperture is formed between the back of the first panel and the front of the second panel,

wherein the second panel and the third panel are partially attached such that a second aperture is formed between the back of the second panel and the front of the third panel, and

wherein at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture is configured to contain a portion of the fringe.

10. The double pocket of claim 9, further comprising a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the first aperture, wherein the closure is disposed at the top end of at least one of the first panel or the second panel.

11. The double pocket of claim 10, wherein a width of the fringe is accommodated through an entrance adjacent to and outside of the closure.

12. The double pocket of claim 9, further comprising a closure for, at least partially, selectively enclosing the second aperture, wherein the closure is disposed at the top end of at least one of the second panel or the third panel.

13. The double pocket of claim 9, wherein the second panel further includes a left side and a right side, and wherein the third panel further includes a left side and a right side.

14. The double pocket of claim 13, further including a left closure, wherein the left closure is configured to selectively secure the left side of the second panel to the left side of the third panel.

15. The double pocket of claim 13, further including a right closure, wherein the right closure is configured to selectively secure the right side of the second panel to the right side of the third panel.

16. The double pocket of claim 9, further comprising a retainer disposed on the front of the first panel, wherein the retainer is configured to selectively hold a portion of the fringe.

17. A system for holding a fringe of a garment, the garment defining a hole, comprising:

a plurality of retainers surrounding the hole, wherein the retainers are configured to selectively hold the fringe.

18. The system of claim 17, further comprising a flap disposed above the plurality of retainers, wherein the flap further includes one or more connectors.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the connectors are configured to mate with connectors such that the flap covers the plurality of retainers.