U.S. patent application number 13/298110 was filed with the patent office on 2012-05-24 for shapewear garment.
This patent application is currently assigned to LF USA INC.. Invention is credited to Erin BEVANS.
Application Number | 20120129425 13/298110 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46064784 |
Filed Date | 2012-05-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120129425 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BEVANS; Erin |
May 24, 2012 |
SHAPEWEAR GARMENT
Abstract
A shape enhancing garment includes a garment shell and a garment
lining permanently affixed to the shell to form a garment. The
garment lining is stretchable 40-100% along the wale and 50-100%
along the course, and the garment lining is sized to apply
compression to a body of a wearer of the garment. Preferably, the
garment lining is made of one or more of a circular knit fabric
consisting essentially of spandex and polyester, which stretches
40-100% along the wale and 50-100% along the course; and a stretch
powernet fabric consisting essentially of spandex and nylon, which
stretches 50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course.
Inventors: |
BEVANS; Erin; (New York,
NY) |
Assignee: |
LF USA INC.
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Family ID: |
46064784 |
Appl. No.: |
13/298110 |
Filed: |
November 16, 2011 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61458160 |
Nov 19, 2010 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
450/11 ;
450/7 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/14 20130101; A41D
2400/38 20130101; A41D 1/06 20130101; A41D 27/02 20130101; A41D
1/22 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
450/11 ;
450/7 |
International
Class: |
A41C 1/08 20060101
A41C001/08; A41C 1/00 20060101 A41C001/00 |
Claims
1. A shape enhancing garment, comprising a garment shell and a
garment lining permanently affixed to the shell to form a garment,
the garment lining being stretchable 40-100% along the wale and
50-100% along the course, the garment lining sized to apply
compression to a body of a wearer of the garment.
2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the garment lining is one or
more of a circular knit fabric consisting essentially of spandex
and polyester, which stretches 40-100% along the wale and 50-100%
along the course; and a stretch powernet fabric consisting
essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the
wale and 50-100 along the course.
3. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein
either: the garment is selected from the group consisting of
dresses, jumpers, and rompers, wherein a grain of the garment liner
is horizontally across the garment, wherein the garment liner is
secured to an empire seam of the garment shell, and wherein the
garment liner extends downward from the empire seam to surround at
least a torso, buttocks, and outer thighs of the wearer to provide
compression thereof; or the garment is a top, wherein a grain of
the garment liner is horizontally across the garment, wherein the
garment liner is secured to an empire seam of the garment shell,
and wherein the garment liner extends downward from the empire seam
to surround at least a torso of the wearer to provide compression
thereof.
4. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 3, wherein the
liner is substantially free of other connection to the shell such
that the liner has 360 degrees of freedom from the shell below the
empire seam on 95% of the length of the liner below the empire
seam.
5. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein
either: the garment is selected from the group consisting of
dresses, jumpers, and rompers, wherein a grain of the garment liner
is horizontally across the garment, wherein the garment liner
includes a pair of shoulder straps defining arm holes for the
garment liner, the liner shoulder straps secured to a shoulder seam
allowance of the garment shell, and wherein the garment liner
extends downward from the arm holes to surround at least a torso,
buttocks, and outer thighs of the wearer to provide compression
thereof; or the garment is a top, wherein a grain of the garment
liner is horizontally across the garment, wherein the garment liner
includes a pair of shoulder straps defining arm holes for the
garment liner, the liner shoulder straps secured to a shoulder seam
allowance of the garment shell, and wherein the garment liner
extends downward from the arm holes to surround at least a torso of
the wearer to provide compression thereof.
6. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 5, wherein the
liner is substantially free of other connection to the shell such
that the liner has 360 degrees of freedom from the shell below the
liner shoulder straps on 95% of the length of the liner below the
liner shoulder straps.
7. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 5, wherein the
liner further includes a shelf bra, the shelf bra including a rigid
center front fabric insert and an empire seam, an elastic tape sewn
into the empire seam to provide bust support.
8. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 5, wherein the
liner includes a fourth piece open bust and an empire seam, a
lastin elastic tape sewn into the empire seam.
9. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 5, wherein the
liner is a circular knit fabric consisting essentially of spandex
and polyester, which stretches 40-100% along the wale and 50-100%
along the course.
10. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 5, wherein the
liner is a stretch powernet fabric consisting essentially of
spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the wale and
50-100 along the course.
11. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants, shorts, and
skirts, wherein the garment liner is formed in the shape of shorts,
wherein a grain of the garment liner is vertically along the
garment, wherein the garment liner is secured to waistband of the
garment shell, wherein the garment liner extends downward from the
waistband to surround at least a buttocks, inner and outer thighs
of the wearer to provide compression thereof, and wherein the liner
has no seams on the outer thigh.
12. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 11, wherein the
liner is a stretch powernet fabric consisting essentially of
spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the wale and
50-100 along the course.
13. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants, shorts, and
skirts, wherein the garment liner is formed in the shape of shorts,
wherein the liner is secured to a waistband of the garment shell,
wherein the liner is a circular knit fabric consisting essentially
of spandex and polyester, which stretches 40-100% along the wale
and 50-100% along the course, and wherein the circular knit fabric
is reinforced with stretch powernet panels at a wearers hips, rear
thighs, and under the buttocks, the stretch powernet fabric
consisting essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches
50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course.
14. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants, shorts, and
skirts, wherein the garment liner is secured to a waistband of the
garment shell, wherein the garment liner is a three part garment
liner, the three part garment liner having two front panels and a
back panel, each of the panels secured at a side seam, the front
panels and rear panel being a stretch powernet fabric consisting
essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the
wale and 50-100 along the course, wherein a grain of the garment
liner is vertically along the garment.
15. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 14, wherein the
front panels have a single layer of the stretch powernet, and the
rear panel has a double layer of the stretch powernet.
16. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 14, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants and shorts,
and the liner is further secured to the garment at a center front
zipper of the garment.
17. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 1, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants, shorts,
dresses and skirts, wherein the garment is a circular knit fabric
consisting essentially of spandex and polyester, which stretches
40-100% along the wale and 50-100% along the course, wherein the
garment liner is a stretch powernet fabric consisting essentially
of spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the wale and
50-100 along the course.
18. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 17, wherein the
garment is a dress, and the liner extends from an empire seam of
the garment downward over the center abdomen.
19. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 18, wherein the
liner extends up from the empire seam to provide front and back
bust support.
20. The shape enhancing garment according to claim 17, wherein the
garment is selected from the group consisting of pants, shorts, and
skirts, and wherein the liner extends downward from the waistband
along the hips and lower abdomen of the wearer.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/458,160, filed Nov. 19, 2010, the entire
disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The term shapewear refers to garments that apply compression
and contour to body portions of the wearer to improve his or her
appearance by, for example, shaping the body to appear more lean or
to improve the overall figure of the wearer. Conventional shapewear
is incorporated into undergarments, such as girdles, for shaping
the abdomen, and panties or briefs, for shaping the buttocks and
lower abdomen.
[0003] Conventionally, shapewear is either the undergarment itself,
or is sewn or otherwise attached to an undergarment. For example,
US 2010/0099332A1 purports to describe a shapewear that includes a
one-piece foundation, where the foundation includes a compression
material having at least one area of firm support and at least one
area of light support; and at least one resealable thong-like
seam.
[0004] U.S. 2011/0207382 A1 purports to describe stretchable
undergarment that comprises a one-piece body slimming unit made of
front and rear panels cut and sewn along the edges to form a
tubular body shaping garment construction which is stretchable in
the longitudinal direction, and having a lightweight zippered
opening along the front. The undergarment is purportedly made from
a woven stretchable satin material containing a small amount of
thin spandex-type elastic fibers fanning a predominately one-way
vertical stretch in a base textile fabric made from thin polymeric
textile fibers such as nylon.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a
shape enhancing garment comprises a garment shell and a garment
lining permanently affixed to the shell to form a garment. The
garment lining is stretchable 40-100% along the wale and 50-100%
along the course, and the garment lining is sized to apply
compression to a body of a wearer of the garment. Preferably, the
garment lining is made of one or more of a circular knit fabric
consisting essentially of spandex and polyester, which stretches
40-100% along the wale and 50-100% along the course, and a stretch
powernet fabric consisting essentially of spandex and nylon, which
stretches 50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course.
[0006] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention referred to herein as a slimming embodiment, the garment
may be a dress, a jumper, a romper, a top, pants, shorts, or
skirts. If the garment is a top, dress, jumper, or romper, a grain
of the garment liner preferably is horizontally across the garment,
the garment liner is secured to an empire seam of the garment
shell, and the garment liner extends downward from the empire seam
to surround at least a torso, buttocks, and outer thighs of the
wearer to provide compression thereof. If the garment is a top, a
grain of the garment liner preferably is horizontally across the
garment, the garment liner is secured to an empire seam of the
garment shell, and the garment liner extends downward from the
empire seam to surround at least a torso of the wearer to provide
compression thereof. Preferably, the liner is substantially free of
other connection to the shell such that the liner has 360 degrees
of freedom from the shell below the empire seam on 95% of the
length of the liner below the empire seam. Preferably, the circular
knit fabric discussed above is used as the liner in the foregoing
embodiments. If the garment is pants, shorts, or a skirt, the
garment liner is preferably formed in the shape of shorts. In this
embodiment, a grain of the garment liner is preferably vertically
along the garment, the garment liner is secured to waistband of the
garment shell, the garment liner extends downward from the
waistband to surround at least a buttocks, inner and outer thighs
of the wearer to provide compression thereof, and the liner has no
seams on the outer thigh.
[0007] Preferably, the liner in this embodiment is a stretch
powernet fabric consisting essentially of spandex and nylon, which
stretches 50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course.
[0008] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention referred to herein as a slimming and support embodiment,
the garment may also be a dress, a jumper, a romper, or a top. If
the garment is a dress, jumper or romper, a grain of the garment
liner is preferably horizontally across the garment, the garment
liner includes a pair of shoulder straps defining arm holes for the
garment liner, the liner shoulder straps are secured to the
shoulder seam allowance of the garment shell, and the garment liner
extends downward from the arm holes to surround at least a torso,
buttocks, and outer thighs of the wearer to provide compression
thereof. If the garment is a top, a grain of the garment liner is
preferably horizontally across the garment, the garment liner
includes a pair of shoulder straps defining arm holes for the
garment liner, the liner shoulder straps are secured the shoulder
seam allowance of the garment shell, and the garment liner extends
downward from the arm holes to surround at least a torso of the
wearer to provide compression thereof. Preferably, the liner is
substantially free of other connection to the shell such that the
liner has 360 degrees of freedom from the shell below the liner
shoulder straps on 95% of the length of the liner below the liner
shoulder straps. In the slimming and support embodiment, the liner
may further include a shelf bra, where the shelf bra includes a
rigid center front fabric insert and an empire seam, and an elastic
tape sewn into the empire seam to provide bust support.
Alternatively, the liner may include a 4 panel piece open bust with
an empire seam, with a Lastin elastic tape sewn into the empire
seam. Preferably, the circular knit fabric discussed above is used
as the liner in this embodiment.
[0009] In accordance with a further embodiment described herein as
a rear enhancing embodiment, the garment can be pants, shorts, and
skirts, the garment liner is formed in the shape of shorts, and the
liner is secured to a waistband of the garment shell. Preferably,
the liner is a circular knit fabric consisting essentially of
spandex and polyester, which stretches 40-100% along the wale and
50-100% along the course, and the circular knit fabric is
reinforced with stretch powernet panels at a wearers hips, rear
thighs, and under the buttocks. Preferably, the stretch powernet
fabric consists essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches
50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course. The liner may
also include a cotton gusset.
[0010] In accordance with a further embodiment described herein as
a tummy control embodiment, the garment can be pants, shorts, or a
skirt. The garment liner is secured to a waistband of the garment
shell, and the garment liner is a three part garment liner. The
three part garment liner has two front panels and a back panel, and
each of the panels are secured at a side seam. The front panels and
rear panel are made of a stretch powernet fabric consisting
essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches 50-100% along the
wale and 50-100 along the course, and a grain of the garment liner
is vertically along the garment. Preferably, the front panels have
a single layer of the stretch powernet, and the rear panel has a
double layer of the stretch powernet. In addition to being secured
to the waistband and side seams, the liner may also be secured to
the garment at a center front zipper of the garment. Rigid front
pocket bag linings, when front pockets are part of the shell
garment's styling, may extend from side seam to the center front
zipper to reinforce the slimming front panel liner.
[0011] In accordance with a further embodiment described herein as
a smoothing and slimming embodiment, the garment can be pants,
shorts, dresses or skirts. Preferably, the garment is made of a
circular knit fabric consisting essentially of spandex and
polyester which stretches 40-100% along the wale and 50-100% along
the course, and the garment liner is a stretch powernet fabric
consisting essentially of spandex and nylon, which stretches
50-100% along the wale and 50-100 along the course. If the garment
is a dress, the liner preferably extends from an empire seam of the
garment downward over the center abdomen. The liner may also extend
up from the empire seam to provide front and back bust support. If
the garment is pants, shorts, or skirts, the liner preferably
extends downward from the waistband along the hips and lower
abdomen of the wearer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIGS. 1(a-d) illustrates an shelf bra liner for a shelf bra
dress in accordance with a slimming and support embodiment of the
present invention;
[0013] FIGS. 2(a-b) illustrates an open bust liner for an open bra
dress in accordance with a slimming and support embodiment of the
present invention;
[0014] FIGS. 3(a-b) shows an assembled shelf bra dress including
shell and liner in accordance with a slimming and support
embodiment of FIG. 1(a-d);
[0015] FIGS. 3(c-d) shows an assembled open bust dress including
liner and shell in accordance with a slimming and support
embodiment of FIGS. 2(a-b);
[0016] FIG. 4 (a,b) illustrates a dress liner in accordance with a
slimming embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 5 (a,b) illustrates an pant liner in accordance with a
slimming embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 6(a,b) illustrates the pant liner of FIG. 5 together
with a pant shell in accordance with a slimming embodiment of the
present invention;
[0019] FIG. 7(a,b) illustrate a front and back of a face side of a
pant liner in accordance with a rear enhancing embodiment of the
present invention.
[0020] FIG. 7(c,d) illustrate a front and back of an inside of a
pant liner in accordance with a rear enhancing embodiment of the
present invention.
[0021] FIG. 8(a,b) illustrates the pant liner of FIG. 7 together
with a pant shell to form a rear enhancing shapewear garment in
accordance with a rear enhancing embodiment of the present
invention.
[0022] FIGS. 9 (a,b) illustrate the front and back respectively of
a liner in accordance with a tummy control embodiment of the
present invention from the face side.
[0023] FIG. 10(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively of
the liner of FIG. 9 together with a pant shell to form a tummy
control shapewear garment.
[0024] FIGS. 11 (a,b) illustrate the front and back respectively of
face side of a dress according a smoothing and slimming embodiment
of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 12(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively of
an interior side of the dress of FIG. 11, including a smoothing and
sliming liner in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0026] FIG. 13(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively of
the dress of FIG. 11 from the internal side, and including
additional liners for an shelf bra.
[0027] FIGS. 14 (a,b) illustrate the front and back respectively of
face side of a skirt according a smoothing and slimming embodiment
of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 15(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively of
an interior side of the skirt of FIG. 14, including a liner in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0029] In accordance with the various embodiments of the present
invention, a shapewear garment is provided where the shape
enhancing component is integrated into the garment itself. As used
herein, the term garment is used in accordance with ordinary
meaning to refer to an article of clothing, such as pants, dresses,
shirts, and exclusive of undergarments, such as foundations,
underwear, brassieres, and exclusive of overgarments such as coats
and jackets.
[0030] In accordance with certain embodiments, the shape enhancing
component includes a circular knit fabric composed of spandex
(preferably about 4%) and polyester (preferably about 96%), which
stretches 40-100% (preferably about 41% (+/-5%)) along the wale and
50-100% (preferably about 53% (+1-5%)) along the course. In other
embodiments, the shape enhancing component includes a stretch
powernet fabric composed of spandex (about 18%+/-5%) and nylon
(about 82%+/-5%), which stretches 50-100% (preferably about 57%
(+/-5%)) along the wale and 50-100% (preferably about 74% (+/-5%))
along the course. These shape enhancing components can also be
combined in single garment. Further, as described below, other
aspects of the integrated garment can further enhance the
performance of the garment including particular seams, stitches,
elastic tapes, as described below.
[0031] Set forth below are descriptions of five embodiments of
shapewear garments: i) a slimming embodiment, which can be used in
camisoles, tank-tops (tanks), tee-shirts (tees), blouses, shirts,
or other tops; dresses; skirts; or pants; ii) a slimming and
support embodiment, which can be used in shelf bra camisoles, shelf
bra tanks, shelf bra tees, or other shelf bra tops, shelf bra
dresses, shelf bra jumpsuits and rompers, open bust camisoles, open
bust tanks, open bust tees or other open bust tops, open bust
dresses, open bust jumpsuits and rompers; iii) a smoothing and
slimming embodiment which can be used in camisoles, tanks, or other
tops, dresses, skirts, or pants; a rear enhancing embodiment which
can be used in skirts, pants, jeans, and shorts; and iv) a tummy
control embodiment which can be used in pants, jeans, skirts, and
shorts.
Slimming and Support
[0032] FIGS. 1(a-d), 2(a-b), and 3(a-d) illustrate a slimming and
support shapewear garment in accordance with an embodiment of the
present invention. Seams in the garment are shown by the stitch
lines throughout the figures. As discussed above, the slimming and
support shapewear garment can be used in shelf bra camisoles, shelf
bra tanks, shelf bra tees, or other shelf bra tops, as well as
shelf bra dresses, shelf bra jumpsuits and rompers; open bust
camisoles, open bust tanks, open bust tees, or other open bust
tops, as well as open bust dresses, open bust jumpsuits and
rompers. FIG. 1(a-d) illustrates an shelf bra liner for a shelf bra
dress, FIG. 2(a-b) illustrates an open bust liner for an open bra
dress, FIG. 3(a-b) shows an assembled shelf bra dress including
shell and liner, and FIG. 3(c-d) shows an assembled open bust dress
including liner and shell.
[0033] Garments made in accordance with the slimming and support
embodiment slims, smoothes, and supports the wearer's front, side,
and back torso, hip, thigh, and bust areas by providing 360.degree.
of compression plus a built in bra-or-open bust smoother. This
slimming and smoothing supportive technology is different from
other shaping garments because it is engineered inside (ie.
connected to) a sportswear item and is not a separate shaping
garment.
[0034] The slimming and support shapewear garment includes a liner
and a shell, which are sewn, glued, or otherwise permanently
affixed to each other to form a garment such as a shelf bra
camisole, shelf bra tank, shelf bra tee, other shelf bra top, shelf
bra dress, shelf bra jumpsuit, shelf bra romper, open bust
camisole, open bust tank, open bust tee, other open bust top, open
bust dress, open bust jumpsuit, or open bust romper.
[0035] FIG. 1(a) shows front face side of the liner 10, FIG. 1(b)
shows the back face side of the liner 10, FIG. 1(c) shows internal
view of the front side of the liner 10, and FIG. 1(c) shows the
internal view of the back side of the liner 10. Throughout the
drawings, double arrows indicate the grain direction of the fabric.
The liner body is a circular knit stretch techsheen jersey fabric
100 composed of 96% polyester and 4% spandex (+/-5%) @ 200 gm2 (+20
gm2/-10 gm2) of 20 denier (+/-10 D) and 28 gauge (+/-20 gauge). The
fabric has a slick, shiny finish that won't cling to other fabrics
and is soft against the wearer's skin. It stretches 40.9% along the
wale and 52.8% along the course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch
properties (ASTM D 2594).
[0036] The liner 10 also includes shaping shelf bra liner 100'
preferably made of the same material. However, for the shelf bra
dress, the shaping liner further includes a rigid marquisette
fabric insert 110 at the center front composed of 100% nylon @ 85
gm2. This lightweight non-stretch webbing insert stabilizes the
built-in shelf bra from east-west and north-south movement.
[0037] Also included in the liner 10 is an empire seam 120. A 3/4''
felted picot elastic is set into the liner's empire seam 120,
offering north-south bust support without the need for an
additional fabric layer.
[0038] FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b) illustrate an open bust dress liner 10'.
The liner 10' is of the same construction as the liner 10 of FIG.
1(a-d), except that the bust liner 100' is formed as an open bust,
and as such, lacks the insert 110 of FIG. 1. In addition, for the
empire seam, the open bust liner 10' preferably uses a 1/4''
mobilon taping to stabilize the empire seam of liner body. The open
bust is a four-piece open bust, including a back piece as shown in
FIG. 2(b) and three front pieces (two side pieces and one center
piece) as shown in FIG. 2(a).
[0039] As discussed above, slimming and support shapewear garment
includes a liner 10 or 10' and a shell 20. The shaping liner 10 or
10' can be joined to a limitless possibility of shell fabrics.
FIGS. 3(a, b) shows the front and back sides, respectively of a
garment including shelf bra liner 10 and a shell 20. FIGS. 3(c, d)
shows the front and back sides, respectively of a garment 30
including open bust bra liner 10' and a shell 20.
[0040] The garment 30 is sewn using synthetic perma core needle
thread and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This
thread combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of
seams.
[0041] A Lastin elastic (such as Mobilon elastic) is used for the
turned back neckline and armholes. Preferably, a 1/4'' Mobilon (or
other Lastin tape) is encased at turned back neckline and armholes,
and 1/8'' Mobilon (or other Lastin tape) stabilizes the bottom
edge.
[0042] As an example, the following are exemplary measurement for
the shelf bra liner 10 of FIG. 1: (measurements below reflect a
woman's size MEDIUM and are half measurements):
[0043] 1. Garment length from High Point Shoulder (HPS)=varies,
depending on style
[0044] 2. Across chest, 5'' from HPS=18.5''
[0045] 3. Across Empire, 11.5'' from HPS=14.5''
[0046] 4. Waist, 3'' from empire seam=13.5''
[0047] 5. High Hip=14.5''
[0048] 6. Low Hip=15.5''
[0049] 7. 1/2 Sweep=15.5''
[0050] 8. Armhole, straight=8/5''
[0051] 9. Front Neck drop=varies, depending on style
[0052] 10. Back Neck drop=varies, depending on style
[0053] 11. Back Neck width=varies, depending on style
[0054] For the open bust liner 10' of FIG. 2, the following are
exemplary measurements: (measurements below reflect a woman's size
MEDIUM and are half measurements):
[0055] 1. Garment length from HPS=varies, depending on style
[0056] 2. Across front, 5'' from HPS=12''
[0057] 3. Across back, 5'' from HPS=11.5''
[0058] 4. Across chest, 5'' from HPS=16''
[0059] 5. Across Empire, 11.5'' from HPS=14.5''
[0060] 6. Waist, 3'' from empire seam=14''
[0061] 7. High Hip=14.5''
[0062] 8. Low Hip=15.5''
[0063] 9. 1/2 Sweep=15.5''
[0064] 10. Armhole, straight=8/5''
[0065] 11. Front Neck drop from HPS=10''
[0066] 12. Back Neck drop=varies, depending on style
[0067] 13. Back Neck width=varies, depending on style
[0068] As one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate,
measurements for other sizes can be readily derived from the above
measurements for a Medium size.
[0069] Turning to the construction and stitching, in both FIG. 1
and FIG. 2, the liner's pattern pieces at the bust and top bodice
are cut parallel to the natural grain direction. This allows
maximum stretch to accommodate bust projection and flexibility of
fit, while limiting north-south movement so the bust can be
supported without being constrained. The liner's pattern pieces at
the torso, hips, and thighs are cut perpendicular to the natural
grain line. This limits the stretch of the liner's circumference
for maximum shaping control, while the vertical stretch allows for
flexibility of fit and is easy to put on and take off the wearer's
body.
[0070] The shaping liner's side seams are joined with a 14-16 SPI
hammer stitch for chafe resistant flat seams.
[0071] For the Shelf bra liner of FIG. 1 the shaping liner offers
innovative bust support by creating a shelf structure with the
picot elastic inserted into the empire seam, providing north-south
support. The fabric grain provides east-west support, and the
marquisette insert reinforces north-south and east-west support.
The shelf bra is only one piece--as contrasted to conventional
shelf bras which are two pieces--so the structure eliminates the
need for another layer of fabric to weigh down the garment. A-B
cups can comfortably wear this garment without a bra, and the
garment offers the flexibility to also wear with a bra. Shelf bra
lining is slightly gathered at the apex to seamlessly accommodate
bust projection.
[0072] For the liners of FIGS. 1 and 2, the neckline and armholes
are turned back and encase 1/4'' mobilon with a 1/8'' 2n topstitch
for a clean finish. The bottom edge is clean finished with a
reverse pearl edge encasing 1/8'' mobilon for stability. The bumpy
side of the pearl edge is placed against the wearer's skin to
prevent liner from rolling up.
[0073] Turning to the join seam, the shaping liner (10, 10') is
attached to the shoulder seams of the shell 20 with a single needle
topstitch +1/4'' tacks at each shoulder edge (4 tacks total). This
attachment is sewn in conjunction with a 1/4'' clear silicone
mobilon elastic tape. This seam construction stabilizes both the
liner (10, 10') and the shell 20 without limiting a natural range
of motion so the two garments will not fight, twist, or torque. As
noted above, the liner in this embodiment is preferably
substantially free of other connection to the shell such that the
liner has 360 degrees of freedom from the shell below the shoulder
seam on 95% of the length of the liner below the shoulder seam. In
the example of FIGS. 1-3, the only connection between the shell and
liner is at the shoulder seams.
[0074] The shaping liner is engineered to offer light bust support
plus maximum smoothing, shaping, and modesty protection under
sportswear garments while remaining stabilized and completely
concealed from the outside view.
[0075] The slimming and support garment, which comprises the
shaping liner and shell, includes a number of synergistically
combined features included in the assembled product: the circular
knit techsheen jersey, synthetic filament thread, stitch
techniques, anatomically inspired fit, manipulated fabric grain,
and one-piece bust support sportswear item.
Slimming
[0076] FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 illustrate a slimming shapewear garment in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As
discussed above, the slimming shapewear garment can be used in
camisoles, tanks, tees, or other tops, dresses, and pants. FIG. 4
(a,b) illustrate the front and back respectively of a dress liner,
FIG. 5(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively of a pant
liner, and FIG. 6 (a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively
of the pant liner of FIG. 5 together with a pant shell.
[0077] The sliming shapewear technology slims and smoothes the
wearer's front, side, and back torso by providing 360.degree. of
compression. This slimming and smoothing technology is different
from other shaping garments because it is engineered inside (i.e.
connected to) a sportswear item and is not a separate shaping
garment.
[0078] The sliming shapewear garment includes a shaping liner and a
shell. Referring to FIG. 4, a shaping liner 40 base fabric is a
circular knit stretch techsheen jersey composed of 96% polyester
and 4% spandex (+/-5%) @ 200 gm2 (+20 gm2/-10 gm2) of 20 denier
(+/-10 D) and 28 gauge (+/-20 gauge). The fabric has a slick, shiny
finish that won't cling to other fabrics and is soft against the
wearer's skin. It stretches 40.9% along the wale and 52.8% along
the course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D
2594). In the example of FIG. 4, the liner is shown for a
dress.
[0079] The shaping liner can be joined to a limitless possibility
of shell fabrics because of its unique garment construction.
[0080] The garment is sewn using synthetic perma core needle thread
and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This thread
combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of seams.
[0081] A 1/4'' clear silicone mobilon elastic tape (or other Lastin
tape) reinforces the join seam of the shaping liner and sportswear
garment. A 1/8'' clear silicone mobilon elastic tape (or other
Lastin tape) is set between the fabric and reverse pearl filament
thread stitching to stabilize the bottom opening, neckline, and
armholes.
[0082] The exemplary measurements below reflect a woman's size
MEDIUM and are half measurements:
[0083] 1. Width at top edge=14.5''
[0084] 2. Waist, 3'' from top edge=14''
[0085] 3. High hip=14.5''
[0086] 4. Low Hip=15.5''
[0087] 5. Bottom Opening=15.5''
[0088] 6. Garment length=varies, depending on style.
[0089] As one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate,
measurements for other sizes can be readily derived from the above
measurements for a Medium size.
[0090] Turning to the construction and stitching, and beginning
with the grain direction: the liner's pattern pieces are cut
perpendicular to the natural grain line. This limits the stretch of
the liner's circumference for maximum shaping control, while the
vertical stretch allows for flexibility of fit and is easy to put
on and take off the wearer's body.
[0091] Turning to the side seams, the shaping liner's side seams
are joined with a 14-16 SPI hammer stitch for chafe resistant flat
seams.
[0092] Turning to the bottom opening, the bottom hem is clean
finished w a 1/16'' reverse pearl edge with the bumpy side of the
stitch against the wearer's skin to limit the lining from roll up.
Mobilon (or other Lastin elastic) is set between the reverse pearl
filament stitch and body fabric to prevent the liner from curling
and to give it added strength.
[0093] Turning to the join seam, the shaping liner is merrowed to
the empire seam of the sportswear shell garment (such as garments
20, 201 of FIGS. 3(a-d) in conjunction with a 1/4'' clear silicone
mobilon elastic tape. This seam construction stabilizes both
garments without limiting a natural range of motion so the two
garments will not fight, twist, or torque. As noted above, the
liner in this embodiment is preferably substantially free of other
connection to the shell such that the liner has 360 degrees of
freedom from the shell below the empire seam on 95% of the length
of the liner below the empire seam. In the example of FIG. 4, the
only connection between the shell and liner is at the empire
seam.
[0094] As for proportion, the shaping liner is engineered to offer
maximum smoothing, shaping, and modesty protection under sportswear
garments while remaining stabilized and completely concealed from
the outside view.
[0095] The slimming garment, which comprises the shaping liner and
shell, includes a number of synergistically combined features
included in the assembled product: the circular knit techsheen
jersey, synthetic filament thread, stitch techniques, anatomically
inspired fit, manipulated fabric grain, and one-piece bust support
sportswear item.
[0096] FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate the slimming shapewear as applied
to bottoms such as pants, jeans, or leggings. This technology slims
and smoothes the wearer's waist, abdominals, hips, and thighs by
providing 360.degree. of compression. This slimming and smoothing
technology is different from other shaping garments because it is
engineered inside (i.e. connected to) a sportswear item and is not
a separate shaping garment.
[0097] Referring to FIG. 5(a,b), the shaping liner 50 is made using
high denier stretch powernet. The powernet is composed of 82% nylon
and 18% (+/-5%) spandex @ 180 gm2 (+/-15 gm2). It stretches 57.5%
along the wale and 74.0% along the course (+/-5%) when tested for
stretch properties (ASTM D 2594).
[0098] Turning to the liner gusset, the gusset area has a
breathable cotton gusset so the shaping garment is hygienic and
sanitary to wear without additionally undergarments. The gusset is
backed with 100% cotton jersey.
[0099] The shaping liner 50 can be joined to a limitless
possibility of shell fabrics because of our unique garment
construction. FIGS. 6(a,b) show the liner 50 of FIG. 5 secured to
shell 60 in the form of pants to form an assembled garment.
[0100] The garment is sewn using synthetic perma core needle thread
and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This thread
combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of seams.
[0101] The measurements below reflect a woman's size MEDIUM and are
half measurements.)
[0102] 1. Waist=varies, depending on style
[0103] 2. Thigh, 1'' below crotch=8.5''
[0104] 3. Inseam, from bottom edge to bottom edge=17.75''
[0105] 4. Gusset width at center=1.5''
[0106] 5. Gusset length at center=4.75''
[0107] 6. Front rise from top edge to gusset seam=6.25''
[0108] 7. Back rise from top edge to gusset seam=8.75''
[0109] 8. Leg opening at bottom edge=7.5''
[0110] Turning to the construction and stitching, beginning with
the grain direction: the liner's pattern pieces are cut parallel to
the natural grain line. With regard to inseams, the shaping liner
50 does not have side seams. The hip and thigh panels wrap around
the leg in one piece for maximum slimming and shaping control. The
seams are merrowed internally for a clean finish that won't show
through clothing. Turning to the gusset, the shaping liner has a
sanitary cotton gusset backed with 100% cotton jersey. This
eliminates the need to wear the shaping garment with additional
undergarments. The gusset is merrowed internally using stretch
filament thread for a clean finish. With regard to the bottom
opening, the bottom hem is left raw so it remains invisible beneath
the sportswear shell. The liner 50 is secured to the shell 60 at
the waistband. As noted above, the liner in this embodiment is
preferably substantially free of other connection to the shell such
that the liner has 360 degrees of freedom from the shell below the
waistband on 95% of the length of the liner below the empire seam.
In the example of FIGS. 5-6, the only connection between the shell
and liner is at the waistband.
[0111] With regard to proportion, the shaping liner 50 is
engineered to offer maximum smoothing, shaping, and modesty
protection under sportswear garments while remaining stabilized and
completely concealed from the outside view.
[0112] The slimming bottom garment, which comprises the shaping
liner and shell, includes a number of synergistically combined
features included in the assembled product, including a stretch
powernet, synthetic filament thread, stitch techniques, and
anatomically inspired fit to provide a sportswear item.
Rear Enhancing
[0113] FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate a rear enhancing shapewear garment
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As
discussed above, the rear enhancing shapewear garment can be used
in skirts, pants, jeans, and shorts. FIGS. 7 (a,b) illustrate the
front and back respectively of a rear enhancing liner 70 from the
face side. FIG. 7(c,d) illustrates the front and back of the liner
70 from the inside, and FIG. 8(a,b) illustrates the front and back
respectively of the liner 70 of FIG. 7 together with a skirt shell
80 to form a rear enhancing garment 90.
[0114] The rear enhancing shapewear garment 90 slims, smoothes the
wearer's hips, thighs, and waist while supporting and lifting the
gluteal area using 360.degree. of compression and anatomically
designed pattern pieces. This slimming, smoothing, and supportive
technology is different from other shaping garments because it is
engineered inside (i.e. connected to) a sportswear item and is not
a separate shaping garment.
[0115] Referring to FIG. 7, the shaping liner's base fabric 700 is
a circular knit stretch techsheen jersey composed of 96% polyester
and 4% spandex (+/-5%) @ 200 gm2 (+20 gm2/-10 gm2) of 20 denier
(+/-10 D) and 28 gauge (+/-20 gauge). The fabric has a slick, shiny
finish that won't cling to other fabrics and is soft against the
wearer's skin. It stretches 40.9% along the wale and 52.8% along
the course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D
2594).
[0116] The outer thigh, hip, and gluteal areas are reinforced with
stretch powernet 710 for targeted slimming, smoothing, and support.
The powernet is composed of 82% nylon and 18% (+/-5%) spandex @ 180
gm2 (+/-15 gm2). It stretches 57.5% along the wale and 74.0% along
the course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D
2594).
[0117] The gusset area 730 has a breathable cotton gusset so the
shaping garment is hygienic and sanitary to wear without
additionally undergarments. The gusset is backed with 100% cotton
jersey.
[0118] The shaping liner 70 can be joined to a limitless
possibility of shell fabrics because of our unique garment
construction. FIG. 8 shows the liner 70 joined with shell 80 in the
form of a skirt to form a rear enhancing shapewear garment 90.
[0119] The garment 90 is sewn using synthetic perma core needle
thread and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This
thread combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of
seams.
[0120] A 1/4'' clear silicone mobilon elastic tape reinforces the
waistband seam of the shaping liner and sportswear garment. A 1/8''
clear silicone mobilon elastic tape is set between the fabric and
reverse pearl filament thread stitching to stabilize the bottom
opening.
[0121] The measurements below reflect a woman's size MEDIUM and are
half measurements:
[0122] 1. Waist=varies, depending on style
[0123] 2. Thigh, 1'' below crotch=9''
[0124] 3. Leg Opening=8.5''
[0125] 4. Front Rise from top edge to gusset seam=6.25''
[0126] 5. Back Rise from top edge to gusset seam=11.25''
[0127] 6. Front inseam from bttm edge to bttm edge=14.5''
[0128] 7. Back inseam from bttm edge to bttm edge=14.5''
[0129] 8. Total interior seam panel at bottom edge=4''
[0130] 9. Gusset width at center=2''
[0131] 9. Gusset length at center=4''
[0132] Turning to the construction and stitching, and beginning
with the grain direction, the liner body's techsheen jersey pattern
pieces 700 are cut perpendicular to the natural grain line, the
stretch powernet panels 710 at wearer's hips, thighs, and under the
gluteus maximus are cut parallel to the natural grain, and cotton
gusset 730 is cut parallel to the natural grain line.
[0133] The shaping liner 70's double inseams are joined with 4
needle 6 thread flatlock coverstitch-or-safety 14-16 SPI hammer
stitch for chafe resistant flat seams. The double inseam
construction allows the garment to wrap around the leg in one large
piece to maximize the garment's slimming capabilities. The cotton
gusset 730 is set into the body with 4 needle 6 thread flatlock
coverstitch-or-3 needle 5 thread coverstitch plus 5 thread safety
stitch for chafe resistant flat seams.
[0134] To reinforce the powernet 710, the stretch powernet panels
710 are patched behind the techsheen body for additional shaping
control. The side powernet panels slim and smooth outer hips and
thighs. The back panel is shaped like an apple so while it slims
the outside leg it lifts, supports, and emphasizes the gluteal area
and creates a light "shelf" for the bottom glute curve to rest
on.
[0135] The stretch powernet reinforcement panels are set behind the
liner with 3/16'' zig zag stitching. This stitch pattern allows the
garment to have a wider range of stretch and recovery than
conventional straight stitching.
[0136] Turning to the bottom opening, the bottom hem is clean
finished w a 1/16'' reverse pearl edge with the bumpy side of the
stitch against the wearer's skin to prevent lining roll up. As for
the join seam, the shaping liner is merrowed to the waistband of
the sportswear shell garment in conjunction with a 1/4'' clear
silicone mobilon elastic tape. This seam construction stabilizes
both garments without limiting a natural range of motion so the two
garments will not fight, twist, or torque. As noted above, the
liner in this embodiment is preferably substantially free of other
connection to the shell such that the liner has 360 degrees of
freedom from the shell below the waistband on 95% of the length of
the liner below the empire seam. In the example of FIGS. 7-8, the
only connection between the shell and liner is at the
waistband.
[0137] As to proportion, the shaping liner is engineered to offer
maximum smoothing, shaping, and modesty protection under sportswear
garments while remaining stabilized and completely concealed from
the outside view.
[0138] The rear garment, which comprises the shaping liner and
shell, includes a number of synergistically combined features
included in the assembled product, including circular knit
techsheen jersey, a stretch powernet, synthetic filament thread,
stitch techniques, anatomically inspired fit, and manipulated
fabric grain.
Tummy Control
[0139] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate a tummy control shapewear garment
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As
discussed above, the rear enhancing shapewear garment can be used
in skirts, pants, jeans, and shorts. FIGS. 9 (a,b) illustrate the
front and back respectively of a tummy control liner 200 from the
face side. FIG. 10(a,b) illustrates the front and back respectively
of the liner 200 of FIG. 9 together with a pant shell 400 to form a
tummy control shapewear garment 300.
[0140] The tummy control shapewear garment slims and smoothes the
abdominal area--specifically the lower abdominus rectus--by
providing 360.degree. of compression. This slimming and smoothing
technology is different from other shaping garments because it is
engineered inside (i.e. connected to) a sportswear item and is not
a separate shaping garment.
[0141] \ Referring to FIGS. 9(a,b), the shaping liner 200's base
fabric is a stretch powernet. The powernet is composed of 82% nylon
and 18% (+/-5%) spandex @ 180 gm2 (+/-15 gm2). It stretches 57.5%
along the wale and 74.0% along the course (+/-5%) when tested for
stretch properties (ASTM D 2594). Alternatively, the shaping liner
200's base fabric can be a stretch powernet composed of 80% nylon
and 20% (+/-5%) spandex @ 5.1 oz per square yard (+/-15 gm2).
[0142] The shaping liner 200 can be joined to a limitless
possibility of shell fabrics because of our unique garment
construction. As illustrated in FIG. 10(a,b), the shaping liner 200
is show joined to a pant shell 400 to form a tummy control
shapewear garment 300.
[0143] The garment 300 is sewn using synthetic perma core needle
thread and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This
thread combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of
seams.
[0144] The measurements for the liner 200, for use with pants,
jeans, skirts, and shorts is:
[0145] 1. Across bottom of liner back of FIG. 9(b), reference
numeral 210=18''
[0146] 2. Height of outer sides of liner front of FIG. 9(a),
reference numeral 220=5.5''
[0147] 3. Height of interior sides of liner front of FIG. 9(a),
reference numeral 230=5''
[0148] Turning to the construction and stitching, and beginning
with the grain direction, the liner 200's pattern pieces 250, 260,
270 are cut parallel to the natural grain line.
[0149] Beginning with the side seams 275, to join the three pieces
250, 260, 270, the shaping liner 200's side seams are joined with 4
needle 6 thread flatlock coverstitch-or-3 needle 5 thread
coverstitch +5 thread safety stitch for chafe resistant flat seams.
The lining side seams are not sewn into the side seams of the
sportswear shell 400 to prevent garment torque.
[0150] The powernet liner is single layer at front liner panels
260, 270 and double layered at back liner panel 250. The shell
pant's pocket bags extend from side seam to center front zipper
acting as additional slimming support for the powernet.
[0151] Unlike conventional shaping garments having shaping panels
only at the front of the sportswear shell, the tummy control
shapewear garment 300 provides 360.degree. of compression to
securely anchor the tummy shaper to the body and achieve
significantly more cross pull than front panel shapers offer.
[0152] The bottom edge 280 of the liner 200 is left raw so ridges
and bumps do not show through the garment shell when worn.
[0153] Turning to the join seam, the shaping liner 200 is clean
finished behind the center front zipper 295 facing and around the
waistband so it is easy to step into, highly aesthetic, and secure
inside the garment. The top edge 290 is sewn into the waistband of
the shell 400.
[0154] As for proportion, the shaping liner is engineered to offer
maximum smoothing, shaping, and modesty protection under sportswear
garments while remaining stabilized and completely concealed from
the outside view.
[0155] The tummy control shapewear garment, which comprises the
shaping liner and shell, includes a number of synergistically
combined features included in the assembled product, including the
three piece powernet liner, synthetic filament thread, stitch
techniques, anatomically inspired fit, and 360.degree. cross pull
in sportswear item.
Smoothing and Slimming
[0156] FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 illustrate a smoothing and sliming
shapewear garment 700 in accordance with an embodiment of the
present invention, in the form of a dress, and FIGS. 14 and 15
illustrate a smoothing and sliming shapewear garment in accordance
with an embodiment of the present invention, in the form of a
skirt. As discussed above, the smoothing and sliming shapewear
garment can be used in skirts, dresses, pants, tanks, tops, and
camisoles.
[0157] FIGS. 11 (a,b) illustrate the front and back respectively of
a dress shell 600 from the face side. FIG. 12(a,b) illustrates the
front and back respectively of the shell 600 from the internal
side, and including a liner 610 in accordance with an embodiment of
the present invention. FIG. 13(a,b) illustrates the front and back
respectively of the shell 600 from the internal side, and including
in addition to liner 610, additional liners 620 and 630 in
accordance with an further embodiment of the present invention.
[0158] The smoothing and slimming shapewear garment 700 smoothes
the wearer's body using 360.degree. of light compression.
Additional slimming support is added in with ergonomically shaped
panels that offer targeted and specific body shaping.
[0159] The shaping garment shell 600 is mainly composed of a
circular double knit stretch jersey composed of 96% polyester
fibers and 4% spandex (+/-5%) @ 270 gm2(+/-15 gm2). The technical
backside of the fabric is used for the garment face so this highly
technical fabric looks deceptively casual. It stretches 41.7% along
the wale (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D
2594).
[0160] The shaping liner 610, 620, 630's fabric is a high denier
stretch powernet for targeted slimming, smoothing, and support. The
powernet is composed of 82% nylon and 18% (+/-5%) spandex @ 180 gm2
(+/-15 gm2). It stretches 57.5% along the wale and 74.0% along the
course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D 2594).
The shaping liner 610 extends in a front center region of the
dress, below the empire seam, to provide smoothing and sliming. The
shaping liner 620, which is optional, extend upward from the empire
seam in the front of the dress and provides a shelf bra. The
shaping liner 630 extends upward for the empire seam in the back of
the dress for shelf bra support.
[0161] The garment 700 is sewn using synthetic perma core needle
thread and textured synthetic filament bottom looper thread. This
thread combination allows for maximum stretch and recovery of
seams
[0162] In embodiments such as FIG. 13 which include a Shelf Bra,
such as dresses (as in FIG. 13), but also optionally in camisoles,
tanks, or other tops, a 3/4'' felted picot elastic is set inside
the garment for bust support.
[0163] In embodiments, such as FIGS. 15, 16, which include
waistband, such as skirts (as in FIG. 15, 16) but also pants, a
1/4'' clear silicone mobilon elastic tape stabilizes the waistband
seam.
[0164] Measurements for the smoothing and slimming embodiment vary
depending on style, however fit must be close to body in order to
smooth and shape.
[0165] Turning to the construction and stitching, and beginning
with grain direction, the liner 610, 620, 630's pattern pieces are
cut parallel to the natural grain line.
[0166] Turning to the side seams (where applicable), the smoothing
garment's side seams 640 are joined with 4 needle 6 thread flatlock
coverstitch-or-3 needle 5 thread coverstitch +5 thread safety
stitch for chafe resistant flat seams.
[0167] The liner seams 650 may be merrowed and top stitched with
3/16'' zig zag, for example. Further, the liner panel 610 can
optionally be ergonomically curved outward in the area of the
abdomen.
[0168] The slimming and smoothing garment provides ergonomic
shaping control through the inclusion of additional shaping support
set behind the garment body in the form of the powernet lining 610,
620, 630. The double layer of shaping fabrics results in firm
shaping control.
[0169] Referring to the optional shelf bra (shown for a dress in
FIG. 13, but also available in Camisoles, Tanks, and Tops), the
stretch powernet lines the front and back top bodice to create an
internal shelf bra lining providing moderate allover bust
support.
[0170] The shelf bra bottom edge is finished with a felted picot
elastic for additional north-south bust support.
[0171] The additional shaping provided by the powernet liners (610,
620, 630) can also be used enhance other part(s) of the body
covered by the garment. Additional shaping applications include
Tummy, Waist, Back, Hips, Thighs and Arms. The smoothing and
slimming is engineered so the shaping garment remains one piece
like traditional sportswear, providing maximum figure flattering
solutions at a garment weight and consumption minimum.
[0172] Referring to the illustrated skirt of FIGS. 14 and 15, FIG.
14(a,b) show the front and back of the face side of the slimming
and smoothing embodiment in the form of a skirt, and FIGS. 15(a, b)
show the front and back of the interior side of the slimming and
smoothing embodiment of FIG. 14.
[0173] The shaping garment shell 950 is mainly composed of a
circular double knit stretch jersey composed of 96% polyester
fibers and 4% spandex (+/-5%) @ 270 gm2(+/-15 gm2). The technical
backside of the fabric is used for the garment face so this highly
technical fabric looks deceptively casual. It stretches 41.7% along
the wale (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D
2594).
[0174] The shaping liner 960's fabric is a high denier stretch
powernet for targeted slimming, smoothing, and support. The
powernet is composed of 82% nylon and 18% (+/-5%) spandex @ 180 gm2
(+/-15 gm2). It stretches 57.5% along the wale and 74.0% along the
course (+/-5%) when tested for stretch properties (ASTM D 2594).
The Liner 960 extends in outer panels 960.1, 960.2 extending
downward from the waistline to the bottom, and a central lower
abdomen panel 960.3 extending downward in a taper from the
waistband until joining the center seam 990. Seams in the garment
900 are shown by the stitch lines in the Figure.
[0175] The tummy control shapewear garment, which comprises the
shaping liner and shell, includes a number of synergistically
combined features included in the assembled product, including the
circular knit smoothing jersey, synthetic filament thread, stitch
techniques, and stretch powernet targeted shaping providing a
sportswear item.
[0176] Although the invention is described above with reference to
these specific exemplary embodiments, it is evident that various
modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing for
the broader spirit and scope of the invention. The specification
and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative
manner rather than a restrictive sense.
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