AU2010249224B2

AU2010249224B2 - Stretchable Cap and Manufacturing Method Thereof

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Publication number: AU2010249224B2
Application number: AU2010249224A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Byoung-Woo Cho
Original assignee: Yupoong Inc
Current assignee: Yupoong Inc
Priority date: 2010-06-11
Filing date: 2010-12-08
Publication date: 2012-02-23
Anticipated expiration: 2030-12-08
Also published as: FR2961066A1; ITMI20110068A1; DK201500041Y4; DK201001186A; DK201500041U1; ZA201100285B; DK178354B1; FR2961066B1; CA2727458C; GB2481266B; BRPI1005344B1; BRPI1005344A2; CA2727458A1; JP5081991B2; IT1404856B1; GB201021470D0; BE1024806B1; NL2005894C2; KR101059240B1; CN102273757B

Abstract

A cap according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a head receiving portion stretchable along at least one direction and worn on the head, a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of 5 the head receiving portion, absorbing sweat from the forehead, and is partly stretchable along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion. The sweat absorbing member comprises a non-stretchability added portion at a location that corresponds to the forehead of a wearer and a 10 material for adding non-stretchability to the non-stretchability added portion does not directly contact the forehead. 101la n 07

Description

P/00/011 28/5/91 Regulation 3.2 AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 ORIGINAL COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT Name of Applicant: Yupoong, Inc. Actual Inventor: Byoung-Woo Cho Address for service is: Goija Haines & Friend 35 Wickham Street East Perth Western Australia 6004 Invention Title: Stretchable Cap and Manufacturing Method Thereof The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to us: 1/1 TITLE OF THE INVENTION STRETCHABLE CAP AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 5 This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0055625 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on June 11, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the 10 word "comprise" and variations such as "comprises", "comprising" and "comprised" are to be understood to imply the presence of a stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention 15 The present invention relates to a stretchable cap and a manufacturing method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a stretchable cap that people with a head size in a predetermined range can comfortably wear without adjusting the size while providing a deformation-free look like that of a fixed-size cap, and a manufacturing method thereof. 20 (b) Description of the Related Art The discussion of the background art, any reference to a document and any reference to information that is known, which is contained in this specification, is provided only for the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the background art to the present invention, and is not an acknowledgement or 1/2 admission that any of that material forms part of the common general knowledge in Australia or any other country as at the priority date of the application in relation to which this specification was filed. In general, a cap includes a head receiving portion formed to surround 5 the head and a visor portion coupled to a lower end of the head receiving portion to block sunlight and the like. In addition, a sweat absorbing member is further provided in a lower end of the head receiving portion to absorb sweat from the forehead of a wearer by contacting the forehead. 10 One of a free-sized cap and a one-size-fits-all type cap includes an elastic band provided along a lower circumferential direction of the head receiving portion to function as a sweat absorbing member while providing stretchability along the head circumferential direction. However, while the free-sized cap has a merit of size adjustment with 15 ease and revealing the head shape through the head receiving portion, it has a problem in that the shape of the cap is insufficiently stable due to stretchability of the head receiving portion and the sweat absorbing member. Particularly, when a front stiffener is attached to a front portion of the head receiving portion, the front portion of the head receiving portion and the 20 visor portion are not stretchable while the sweat absorbing member formed of an elastic band has stretchability, and accordingly the front portion of the head receiving portion, for example, a sewn area of the front portion of the head receiving portion and the visor portion may be crumpled, or a side portion of the head receiving portion may be deformed inwardly when the head receiving 2 portion with the front stiffener, the visor and the sweat absorbing member are attached together by sewing. In addition, because of the difference in the stretchability degree of the head receiving portion and that of the elastic band used as the sweat absorbing 5 member and tension of a sewing yarn, a side and a rear portion of the head receiving portion may be crumpled along the lower edge of the head receiving portion. Such a problem cannot be easily solved by ironing, and even if the problem is temporally solved, the problem becomes worse if the cap is stored in 10 a box or displayed in a store for a long period of time. Then, a wearer may be visually unsatisfied with the deformed look of the cap, and the size written in the label and the substantial size of the cap may be different from each other, causing a reliability problem. 15 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in an effort to provide a stretchable cap that can be comfortably worn without adjusting the size by people in a predetermined size range while providing a deformation-free look like a cap having a fixed size, and a manufacturing method thereof. 20 A cap according to an aspect of the present invention includes a head receiving portion stretchable along at least one direction and worn on the head, a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, to absorb sweat from the forehead, and partly stretchable along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion. The sweat 3 absorbing member comprises a non-stretchability added portion at a location that corresponds to the forehead of a wearer. The head receiving portion includes at a lower edge thereof a first stitch having an upper line and two lower lines in which the upper line is formed of a non-stretchable yarn and formed of 5 stitches arranged in one line with predetermined intervals therebetween, and first and second lower lines connected to each other and the upper line in a loop shape. Preferably, the non-stretchability added portion is formed by sewing at least one of a woven material, a knitted material, a non-woven material, and a 10 film. Preferably, a material for adding non-stretchability to the sweat absorbing member to form the non-stretchability added portion does not directly contact the forehead of a wearer. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a 15 method of manufacturing a cap having a head receiving portion stretchable in at least one direction and worn on the head, and a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, to absorb sweat from the forehead, and having stretchability along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion, the method comprising: 20 forming a non-stretchability added portion at a part of the sweat absorbing member, forming a head receiving portion by sewing a plurality of pieces of stretchable cloth with at least one being stretchable, and forming a first stitch using a non-stretchable yarn as an upper line along 4 the lower edge of the head receiving portion with a predetermined interval, wherein the first stitch comprises an upper line formed of a series of stitches that are distanced from each other by predetermined intervals, and first and second lower lines connected to the upper line and each other in a loop 5 shape. Preferably, forming the non-stretchability added portion comprises attaching at least one of a woven material, knitted material, and a non-woven material, and a film to the sweat absorbing member, coating an adhesive to the sweat absorbing member, or heat-bonding the film to the sweat absorbing 10 member using an ultrasonic wave or a high-frequency wave. In the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sweat absorbing member is wholly formed of a stretchable material and a portion corresponding to the forehead of a wearer is attached or coated with a non-stretchable material so that the portion can be closely sewn to 15 the head receiving portion, and accordingly the portion does not put pressure on the forehead of the wearer when the wearer wears the cap, and when the non-stretchable material is waterproof or water-repellent, sweat from the head or the forehead is not externally emitted to the head receiving portion so that the cap can be prevented from being stained. 20 In addition, in the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, since a portion that does not directly contact the forehead among the portion of the sweat absorbing member, corresponding to the forehead, includes a non-stretchable material, the head receiving portion and the visor need not to be stretched when sewing the sweat absorbing member, the 5 head receiving portion and the visor together so that puckering of a lower portion of a front panel and deformation of double-stitched portions at both sides can be prevented, thereby providing consistency in sewing like a customized cap. Further, the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present 5 invention can prevent an excessive stretch of the lower end of the head receiving portion even though the head receiving portion is made of a stretchable material because the lower end of the head receiving portion is sewn using a non-stretchable yarn and a stretchable yarn, and can maintain a size range of the cap because a constant length of the lower end circumferential 10 portion of the head receiving portion can be maintained. According to the exemplary embodiment of the method of manufacturing a cap of the present invention, a guide stitch formed at the lower end of the head receiving portion functions as a sewing guide when the sweat absorbing member or the visor is attached to the head receiving portion so that an 15 additional inch tape is not required, and accordingly, product quality and productivity can be improved. In addition, the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention does not use an inch tape because a guide stitch is formed at the lower end of the head receiving portion so that the sweat absorbing member 20 can be prevented from being thickened or deformation of the lower end of the head receiving portion can be prevented. In addition, an existing cap puts pressure on the forehead because a lower part of a front portion of an existing sweat absorbing member having stretchability is stretched to be integrally sewn with a head receiving portion so 6 that the upper part of the front portion is inclined toward the forehead, thereby putting pressure on. However, the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention can minimize pressure on the forehead by forming a non-stretchability added portion at a location corresponding to the 5 forehead, attaching the non-stretchability added portion to the head receiving member in a closely attached manner, and providing a space between the forehead of a wearer and the sweat absorbing member. In addition, the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention can prevent loosening and curling of the lower end of the head 10 receiving portion because the lower edge circumference is sewn using a non-stretchable yarn and a stretchable yarn before integrally sewing the lower end of the head receiving portion with the sweat absorbing member, and accordingly, a height change of the cap can be prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 15 The present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a cap according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the cap according to the exemplary 20 embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1A, taken along the line A-A, FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a sweat absorbing member of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3A is a side view of a head receiving portion of the cap according to 7 the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3B is a first stitch view of a lower edge of the head receiving portion of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4A is a side view of a head receiving portion of a cap according to a 5 modified exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4B shows a second stitch from the lower edge of the head receiving portion to a predetermined height of the cap according to the modified exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a cap manufacturing method according to an 10 exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS An exemplary embodiment of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a cap according to an exemplary 15 embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1A taken along the line A-A, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a sweat absorbing member of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 20 In this specification, the term "non-stretchable/non-stretchability" has its plain meaning as an antonym of "stretchable/stretchabiity" which means capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape. It is also used to include a material deformation. For example, one may extend, by applying a force, a length of a material such as vinyl, film, fabric with no 8 stretchable yarns to a certain extent but it is actually a deformation not the stretchability of the material. When a material is extended to a small extent due to its deformation but is not capable of easily recovering to its original state, it is regarded as non-stretchable/non-stretchability. More particularly, it may include 5 a woven fabric, knit fabric and non-woven fabric which has no elastic yarns, and leather or the like. Also, the non-stretchability may be provided by coating a material with synthetic compound solution or resin including PU or acryl or by printing with rubber or sol. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, a cap 100 according to an exemplary 10 embodiment of the present invention includes a head receiving portion 101 worn on the head of a wearer, a visor portion 103 coupled to the head receiving portion 101 to block sunlight, and a stretchable sweat absorbing member 105 provided at an interior circumferential portion along the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101. 15 FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B illustrate one example among various types of exemplary embodiments, and thus the present invention is not limited to the cap shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1 B. That is, the present invention can be applied to various types of caps, including a cap with a rim and a sun cap. The head receiving portion 101 of a cap according to an exemplary 20 embodiment of the present invention is formed of a plurality of pieces of cloth, including a piece of cloth at the front, a piece of cloth at the side, and a piece of cloth at the rear, and at least one of the plurality of pieces of cloth has stretchability along a head circumferential direction. For this purpose, at least one of the pieces of cloth of the head receiving 9 portion 101 is formed of a woven or knitted fabric, and the fabric may include an elastic yarn or a textured yarn. In addition, the sweat absorbing member 105 may have stretchability along the head circumferential direction, and may use a woven or knitted fabric 5 including an elastic yarn for the stretchability. As shown in FIG. 2A, the sweat absorbing member 105 may be formed of a woven or knitted fabric having stretchability, and as shown in FIG. 2B, the sweat absorbing member 105 may be formed of a cylindrically woven or knitted fabric such that the fabric layer can be double-layered. In addition, the sweat 10 absorbing member 105 may be covered by a cover formed of a knitted or woven fabric made of a textured yarn, and the cover may include elastic yarn such as polyurethane or rubber yarns for improving stretchability. The sweat absorbing member 105 made of a stretchable material includes a non-stretchability added portion 105a at a location that corresponds 15 to the forehead of a wearer in a manner that a non-stretchable material does not directly contact the forehead. The non-stretchability added portion 105a may be formed by sewing a non-stretchable fabric such as a waterproofed or water-repellent woven fabric, knitted fabric, or non-woven fabric on one side of the sweat absorbing member 20 105, by sewing or adhering using an adhesive a non-stretchable film at room temperature or a high temperature, or by attaching using an ultrasonic or high-frequency wave. Alternatively, the non-stretchability added portion 105a may be formed by coating a material such as an adhesive or a binder. The non-stretchability added portion 105a has a waterproof or 10 water-repellent function, the sweat absorbing member 105 is formed of a fabric having excellent absorptiveness for sweat absorption with ease, and the non-stretchability added portion 105a is disposed at a location corresponding to the forehead in a manner that the non-stretchable material does not directly 5 contact the forehead of the wearer so that a stain at the front portion of the head receiving portion due to sweat from the head or forehead can be prevented. In addition, the sweat absorbing member 105 is formed with a stretchable material, but there is no need to stretch the sweat absorbing member 105 when sewing it because the non-stretchability added portion 105a is formed 10 at the front portion of the sweat absorbing member 105, so that less pressure is applied to the forehead of the wearer, and accordingly wearing comfort can be improved. Table 1 shows comparison of puckering at the front lower end and deformation at a double-stitched portion of lateral sides between 1000 caps 15 according to the exemplary embodiment and 1000 existing caps according to a comparative example. According to Table 1, the puckering and the deformation of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention are much less than those of the existing cap. 20 Table 1 Puckering at deformation in double-stitched Height and size front portion portion at both sides problem Exemplary 10 5 3 11 embodiment Comparative 150 120 120 example This is because the front portion of the sweat absorbing member 105 including the non-stretchability added portion 105a corresponds to a portion where the head receiving portion 101 and the visor portion 103 are sewn, and 5 the sweat absorbing member 105 does not need to be stretched when being sewn in the stretchable cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. On the contrary, in a conventional stretchable cap, the sweat absorbing member 105 needs to be stretched for being sewn on the head receiving portion 10 101, and front portion and both sides of the head receiving portion 101 may be crumpled or deformed due to restoring force. That is, the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention does not need to have the sweat absorber or the front portion of the sweat absorbing member 105 stretched when sewing, and accordingly, 15 productivity is increased and the cap can be constantly sewn like a tailored cap. Meanwhile, in the conventional stretchable cap, the plurality of cloth pieces 101a were connected and then sewn with the sweat absorbing member 105 such that the height of the cap was decreased due to loosening and curling of the lower edge portion of the head receiving portion 101. 20 Referring to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, the cap of which height change or loosening and curling of the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101 was 12 prevented according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail. FIG. 3A is a side view of the head receiving portion of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B shows a first 5 stitch at the lower edge of the head receiving portion of the cap according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, in the cap 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first stitch 107 is formed along the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101 to solve the loosening and 10 curling of the lower end of the head receiving portion 101 after the head receiving portion 101 is formed by connecting the cloth pieces 101a with each other. Particularly, when a front stiffener may be attached to a front portion of the head receiving portion 101, the first stitch 107 may be formed only along the 15 lower edge of a side portion and a rear portion of the head receiving portion 101. It is because that the loosening or curling of the lower end of the front portion of the head receiving portion 101 is not occurred due to the front stiffener. At this time, the front portion may be provided with a guide stitch for guiding a location to which the visor portion 103 is attached. 20 As shown in FIG, 3B, in the cap 100 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first stitch 107 is formed by one upper line 107a and two lower lines 107b and 107c in order to prevent loosening of the lower edge circumference of the head receiving portion 101. In further detail, the upper line 107a is formed with stitches distanced 13 from each other by predetermined intervals at a predetermined height from the lower end of the head receiving portion 101. One lower line 107b is sewn by weaving the upper line 107a in a loop shape, and the other lower line 107c is woven with the lower line 107b in a loop shape at the lower end of the head 5 receiving portion 101 to thereby prevent loosening of the lower end of the head receiving portion 101. The upper line 107a may be formed of a non-stretchable yarn and the lower lines 107b and 107c may be formed as a stretchable yarn. The upper line 107a formed of the non-stretchable yarn maintains a 10 predetermined constant tension, and thus, even though the lower lines 107b and 107c are formed of stretchable yarns, an increase of sewing time due to deformation of the lines can be prevented and crumple or deformation due to stretching of both sides along the head circumferential portion of the cap can be prevented. 15 That is, since the upper line 107a is formed of the non-stretchable yarn, the sewing speed can be increased while maintaining a constant size of the head receiving portion 101 and the head receiving portion 101 can be prevented from being stretched too much or loosened by maintaining elasticity of the fabric along the head circumferential direction, and loosening of the lower end of the 20 head receiving portion 101 can be easily prevented. Here, the stretchable yarn may include a polyurethane yarn, a textured yarn, a false deformation yarn, and a stretch yarn. Referring to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, a cap according to a modified exemplary embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail. 14 In the cap according to the present exemplary embodiment, a height change of the cap or loosening and curling of a lower edge of a head receiving portion 101 can be prevented. FIG. 4A is a side view of a head receiving portion of the cap according to 5 the present exemplary embodiment, and FIG. 4B shows a second stitch formed at a predetermined height from the lower edge of the head receiving portion of the cap according to the present exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, a cap 100 according to the modified exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be formed with a second 10 stitch 109 at an upper portion distanced from the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101 by a predetermined interval, in addition to a first stitch 107 formed for solving loosening and curling along the lower edge circumference of the head receiving portion 101, after forming the head receiving portion 101, by connecting a plurality of cloth pieces 101a. 15 The second stitch 109 is distanced from the first stitch 107 by a predetermined interval, and an upper line 109a is formed of stitches arranged in one line with predetermined intervals therebetween along the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101, as shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B. In further detail, the second stitch 109 is formed by weaving the upper 20 line 109a with a lower line 109b in a loop shape, as shown in FIG. 4B. The lower line 109 is shown in the rear side of the cloth piece 101 of the head receiving portion 101. The head receiving portion 101 formed along the lower edge of the second stitch 109 functions as a guide line to keep a referential margin to sew 15 when attaching a visor portion 103 or a sweat absorbing member 105, and due to the second stitch 109, an inch tape (i.e., a measuring tape) that used to be disposed in the lower edge of the head receiving portion for keeping a margin for sewing before attaching the visor portion 103 or the sweat absorbing member 5 105 is not required. That is, since the inch tape is not required, even if a non-stretchable material is added to one side of the sweat absorbing member 105 to form a non-stretchability added portion, the sweat absorbing member 105 is not thickened or deformed or does not impart pressure or stiffness to a wearer, and 10 moreover, cap production efficiency can be improved. In the cap 100 according to the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B in detail, a first stitch 107 can be formed using one upper line 107a and two lower lines 107b and 107c in order to prevent loosening along the lower edge circumference of the head receiving portion 101 as in the previously 15 stated exemplary embodiment, and therefore, no further description will be provided. In the cap 100 according to the present exemplary embodiment, the upper line 109a of the second stitch 109 may be formed of a non-stretchable yarn and the lower line 109b may be formed of a stretchable yarn. 20 Thus, the upper line 109a is formed of a non-stretchable yarn so that it may function as a guide line that can keep a margin for sewing when the visor portion 103 or the sweat absorbing member 105 is attached to the head receiving portion 101 by maintaining a predetermined constant tension. In addition, although the head receiving portion 101 is formed with a 16 stretchable material, the upper line 109a formed of the non-stretchable yarn enables the head receiving portion 101 to maintain a constant circumference length by preventing an excessive stretch of the fabric. Furthermore, since an inch tape can be omitted, the production process can be simplified. 5 After the cap 100 is completed, the upper lines 107a and 109a maintain a predetermined tension along the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101 so that puckering can be prevented, and the sweat absorbing member 105 can be constantly sewn without loosening of the lower edge. Hereinafter, a manufacturing method of a cap according to an exemplary 10 embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5. A manufacturing method of a cap and efficiency thereof according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described in order to avoid redundancy in description. 15 In the manufacturing method of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a sweat absorbing member 105 is formed of a stretchable material, and a non-stretchability added portion 105a is formed at a location of the sweat absorbing member 105, corresponding to the forehead. The non-stretchability added portion 105a may be attached by sewing 20 one of a woven material, knitted material and a non-woven material with no elastic yarns, or by coating an adhesive or by heat-bonding a film with an ultrasonic or high-frequency wave. The head receiving portion 101 forms by sewing a plurality of pieces of cloth 101a with stretchability along at least one direction. In this case, a non 17 stretchable yarn is used as an upper line 107a along the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101 at predetermined intervals, and a first stitch 107 may be formed to prevent loosening of the lower edge. A non-stretchable yarn at an upper portion at a predetermined distance 5 from the first stitch 107 may be used as an upper line 109a, and a second stitch 109 may be formed to form a series of guide lines. The second stitch 109 may be formed concurrently or successively with the first stitch 107. As described, after forming the first and second stitches 107 and 109 at the lower edge of the head receiving portion 101, the sweat absorbing member 10 105 including the non-stretchability added portion 105a can be integrally sewn without using an inch tape after coupling of the head receiving portion 101 and the visor portion 103. The upper line 107a forms with a series of stitches distanced from each other by predetermined intervals, and a first lower line 107b and a second lower 15 line 107c are connected with the upper line 107a in a loop shape such that the first stitch 107 is formed. The upper line 109a forms with a series of stitches distanced from each other by predetermined intervals, and a lower line 109b connects between the upper lines 109a such that the second stitch 109 is formed. 20 While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. 18 <Description of symbols> 100: cap 101: head receiving portion 103: visor portion 5 105: sweat absorbing member 105a: non-stretchability added portion 107: first stitch 109: second stitch 107a, 109a: non-stretchable yarn 10 107b, 107c, 109b: stretchable yarn 19

Claims

1. A cap comprising a head receiving portion stretchable along at least one direction and worn on the head, a sweat absorbing member disposed 5 along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, to absorb sweat from the forehead, and stretchable along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion, wherein the sweat absorbing member comprises a non-stretchability added portion at a location that corresponds to the forehead of a wearer, 10 the head receiving portion includes at a lower edge thereof a first stitch having an upper line and two lower lines in which the upper line is formed of a non-stretchable yarn and formed of stitches arranged in one line with predetermined intervals therebetween, and first and second lower lines connected to each other and the upper line in a loop shape. 15

2. The cap of claim 1, wherein the non-stretchability added portion has a waterproofing or water-repellent function.

3. The cap of claim 1 or 2, wherein the non-stretchability added 20 portion is formed by sewing at least one of a woven material, a knitted material, a non-woven material, and a film.

4. The cap of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-stretchability added portion is formed by coating an adhesive. 20

5. The cap of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-stretchability added portion is formed by thermally bonding a non-stretchable film with an ultrasonic wave or a high-frequency wave. 5

6. The cap of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the head receiving portion is further provided at an upper portion distanced from the first stitch by a predetermined interval with a second stitch of which an upper line is formed of a non-stretchable yarn. 10

7. The cap of claim 6, wherein the second stitch includes a lower line weaving an upper line in a loop shape.

8. The cap of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sweat 15 absorbing member is formed of one type of stretchable band or fabric.

9. A method of manufacturing a cap including a head receiving portion stretchable in at least one direction and worn on the head, and a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, to 20 absorb sweat from the forehead, and having stretchability along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion, the method comprising: forming a non-stretchability added portion at a part of the sweat absorbing member, forming a head receiving portion by sewing a plurality of pieces of 21 stretchable cloth with at least one being stretchable, and forming a first stitch using a non-stretchable yarn as an upper line along the lower edge of the head receiving portion with a predetermined interval, wherein the first stitch comprises an upper line formed of a series of 5 stitches that are distanced from each other by predetermined intervals, and first and second lower lines connected to the upper line and each other in a loop shape.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein forming the non-stretchability added 10 portion comprises attaching at least one of a woven material, knitted material, and a non-woven material, and a film to the sweat absorbing member, coating an adhesive to the sweat absorbing member, or heat-bonding the film to the sweat absorbing member using an ultrasonic wave or a high-frequency wave. 15

11. The method of claim 9 or 10, comprising forming a second stitch using a non-stretchable yarn as an upper line at a predetermined upper portion from the first stitch.

12. The manufacturing method of claim 11, wherein the second stitch 20 comprises an upper line formed of a series of stitches that are distanced from each other by predetermined intervals, and a lower line connected to the upper line.

13. The method of any one of claims 9 to 12, comprising sewing the 22 sweat absorbing member without an inch tape along the lower edge of the head receiving portion after forming the second stitch.

14. A cap substantially as herein before described with reference to 5 Figures 1A to 4B of the accompanying drawings.

15. A method of manufacturing a cap substantially as herein before described with reference to Figure 5 of the accompanying drawings. 10 23