CA2320398A1 - Method for increasing the circumferential size of fabric collars - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method for increasing the circumferential size of fabric collars is disclosed. The method for increasing the circumferential size of fabric collars includes opening the band of the collar; notching the seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing; steaming the collar to allow the collar to become malleable so that it may be stretched; pulling the opposed ends of the collar horizontally so that it stretches and the circumferential size is increased; cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
Description
METHOD FOR INCREASING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL
SIZE OF FABRIC COLLARS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of Invention This invention relates to a method for increasing the circumferential size of fabric collars.
Description of the Prior Art The circumferential size of fabric collars often shrink after four to five washes. Once the circumferential size of the collar shrinks the shirt, which is otherwise wearable, must be discarded. This invention allows individuals to return their collar to its original circumferential size eliminating the need to purchase replacement shirts.
The traditional way to prevent such shrinkage was to cut collars oversize, e.g. a collar sold as a 16'/Z is cut to 16 $/.. However, this extra fabric leads to puckering of the material.
Other methods used to combat such shrinkage include snaps and other extension devices inserted inside the collar. However, these have proven to be impractical and unsightly.
Accordingly, there is a need for a method to increase circumferential size of fabric collars.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the principal object of this invention to increase the circumferential size of fabric collars.
SIZE OF FABRIC COLLARS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of Invention This invention relates to a method for increasing the circumferential size of fabric collars.
Description of the Prior Art The circumferential size of fabric collars often shrink after four to five washes. Once the circumferential size of the collar shrinks the shirt, which is otherwise wearable, must be discarded. This invention allows individuals to return their collar to its original circumferential size eliminating the need to purchase replacement shirts.
The traditional way to prevent such shrinkage was to cut collars oversize, e.g. a collar sold as a 16'/Z is cut to 16 $/.. However, this extra fabric leads to puckering of the material.
Other methods used to combat such shrinkage include snaps and other extension devices inserted inside the collar. However, these have proven to be impractical and unsightly.
Accordingly, there is a need for a method to increase circumferential size of fabric collars.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the principal object of this invention to increase the circumferential size of fabric collars.
A further object of the invention is to increase the circumferential size of a fabric collar that will retain a neat and refined appearance.
A still further object of this invention is to provide a process to increase the circumferential size of a fabric collar, which can be repeated indefinitely over the life of the garment and on any size collar.
The invention provides a method for increasing the circumferential size of a fabric collar, comprising the following steps in the order named:
(a) opening a band of the collar along an internal seam;
(b) notching a seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) optionally pressing the collar using a heated press machine so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is further stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(f) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The method preferably includes six principal steps. In accordance with the first step, a shirt having an integral collar with an internal interfacing portion and an external turned down portion, the internal interfacing portion and external turned-down portion being horizontally split by hand preferably using a razor blade, to form opposed end portions and define a longitudinal separation of uniform radial width over a given area, the longitudinal separation extending through the internal facing and external turned-down portions.
Step 2 is then performed in which the seam allowance of the internal interfacing portion and the seam allowance of the external turned down portion are vertically notched, by hand, preferably using conventional scissors, preferably in one inch intervals. The notching is done along the entire length of the seam allowance.
The notching in one-inch intervals prevents future shrinkage, gives the collar ease and lengthens the material.
In step 3, the longitudinal separation is steamed preferably utilizing a conventional industrial steam iron with a boiler well know in the art with a temperature range of 150°F to 650°F but preferably of 350°F to 450°F and using steam pressure preferably of 200 kPa.
Step 4 is undertaken in which, the opposed end portions, defining the longitudinal separation of uniform radial width, are expanded spatially, preferably by hand and pulling in opposite directions until the desired collar size is obtained.
Step 5 is optional and includes pressing the longitudinal separation of the collar utilizing an industrial press machine known in the art, such as the NewYorkerT""
with a preferable temperature range of 150°F to 250°F. The opposed end portions, defining the longitudinal separation are subsequently expanded spatially by hand in opposite directions.
In step 6 the longitudinal separation is vacuumed preferably for 5 to 25 minutes using an industrial press machine such as the NewYorkerT"" , set at the vacuuming mode, to withdraw any moisture that was deposited in the longitudinal separation. The vacuuming allows the longitudinal separation to maintain its newly increased size.
Finally, the internal interfacing and external turned-down portions are sewn together using an industrial sewing machine known in the art.
In one variation of the invention a fabric collar notched in one-inch intervals is steamed preferably utilizing a conventional steam iron with a boiler well known in the art with a temperature range of 150°F to 650°F and using steam pressure preferably of 200 kPa.
The next step is undertaken in which the opposed end portions defining the collar are expanded spatially, preferably by hand and pulling in opposite directions until the desired collar size is obtained.
Subsequently, the collar is optionally pressed utilizing an industrial press machine known in the art, such as the New YorkerTM with a preferable temperature range of 150°F to 250°F. The opposed end portions defining the collar are subsequently expanded spatially by hand in opposite directions.
Finally, the collar is vacuumed preferably for 5 to 25 minutes using an industrial press machine known in the art such as the New YorkerTM, set at the vacuuming mode, to withdraw any moisture that was deposited on the collar. The vacuuming allows the collar to maintain its newly increased size.
Changes and modifications to the above-described embodiments will be obvious to those knowledgeable in the field, and such obvious variations are within the scope of the invention as described and claimed, whether or not expressly described.
A still further object of this invention is to provide a process to increase the circumferential size of a fabric collar, which can be repeated indefinitely over the life of the garment and on any size collar.
The invention provides a method for increasing the circumferential size of a fabric collar, comprising the following steps in the order named:
(a) opening a band of the collar along an internal seam;
(b) notching a seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) optionally pressing the collar using a heated press machine so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is further stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(f) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The method preferably includes six principal steps. In accordance with the first step, a shirt having an integral collar with an internal interfacing portion and an external turned down portion, the internal interfacing portion and external turned-down portion being horizontally split by hand preferably using a razor blade, to form opposed end portions and define a longitudinal separation of uniform radial width over a given area, the longitudinal separation extending through the internal facing and external turned-down portions.
Step 2 is then performed in which the seam allowance of the internal interfacing portion and the seam allowance of the external turned down portion are vertically notched, by hand, preferably using conventional scissors, preferably in one inch intervals. The notching is done along the entire length of the seam allowance.
The notching in one-inch intervals prevents future shrinkage, gives the collar ease and lengthens the material.
In step 3, the longitudinal separation is steamed preferably utilizing a conventional industrial steam iron with a boiler well know in the art with a temperature range of 150°F to 650°F but preferably of 350°F to 450°F and using steam pressure preferably of 200 kPa.
Step 4 is undertaken in which, the opposed end portions, defining the longitudinal separation of uniform radial width, are expanded spatially, preferably by hand and pulling in opposite directions until the desired collar size is obtained.
Step 5 is optional and includes pressing the longitudinal separation of the collar utilizing an industrial press machine known in the art, such as the NewYorkerT""
with a preferable temperature range of 150°F to 250°F. The opposed end portions, defining the longitudinal separation are subsequently expanded spatially by hand in opposite directions.
In step 6 the longitudinal separation is vacuumed preferably for 5 to 25 minutes using an industrial press machine such as the NewYorkerT"" , set at the vacuuming mode, to withdraw any moisture that was deposited in the longitudinal separation. The vacuuming allows the longitudinal separation to maintain its newly increased size.
Finally, the internal interfacing and external turned-down portions are sewn together using an industrial sewing machine known in the art.
In one variation of the invention a fabric collar notched in one-inch intervals is steamed preferably utilizing a conventional steam iron with a boiler well known in the art with a temperature range of 150°F to 650°F and using steam pressure preferably of 200 kPa.
The next step is undertaken in which the opposed end portions defining the collar are expanded spatially, preferably by hand and pulling in opposite directions until the desired collar size is obtained.
Subsequently, the collar is optionally pressed utilizing an industrial press machine known in the art, such as the New YorkerTM with a preferable temperature range of 150°F to 250°F. The opposed end portions defining the collar are subsequently expanded spatially by hand in opposite directions.
Finally, the collar is vacuumed preferably for 5 to 25 minutes using an industrial press machine known in the art such as the New YorkerTM, set at the vacuuming mode, to withdraw any moisture that was deposited on the collar. The vacuuming allows the collar to maintain its newly increased size.
Changes and modifications to the above-described embodiments will be obvious to those knowledgeable in the field, and such obvious variations are within the scope of the invention as described and claimed, whether or not expressly described.
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1. A method for increasing the circumferential size of a fabric collar, comprising the steps of:
(a) opening a band of the collar to expose the seam allowance;
(b) notching the seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
(a) opening a band of the collar to expose the seam allowance;
(b) notching the seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein a razor blade is used to open the band of the collar.
3. A method as claimed in any of claims 1 - 2 wherein the seam allowance is notched in one-inch intervals.
4. A method as claimed in any of claims 1 -3 wherein the temperature range of the steam is 150°F to 650°F.
5. A method as claimed in any of claims 1 - 4 wherein the pressure of the steam is 200 kPa.
6. A method as claimed in any of claims 1 - 6 wherein the collar is cooled and dried for 5 to 25 minutes.
7 7. A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fabric collar comprises a shirt collar or a shirt cuff.
8. A method as claimed in any of claims 1 - 7 further comprising sewing of the internal interfacing and external turned-down portions of the collar.
9. A shirt comprising a collar whose circumferential size has been increased according to the method of any of claims 1-8.
10. A method for increasing the circumferential size of a fabric collar, comprising the steps of:
(a) opening a band of the collar to expose the seam allowance;
(b) notching the seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) pressing and heating the collar so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is further stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(f) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
(a) opening a band of the collar to expose the seam allowance;
(b) notching the seam allowance so that the band of the collar may be stretched without tearing;
(c) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(d) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(e) pressing and heating the collar so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is further stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(f) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
11. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein a razor blade is used to open the band of the collar.
12. A method as claimed in any of claims 10-11 wherein the seam allowance is notched in one-inch intervals.
13. A method as claimed in any of claims 10-12 wherein the temperature range of the steam is 150°F to 650°F.
14. A method as claimed in any of claims 10-13 wherein the pressure of the steam is 200kPa.
15. A method claimed in any of claims 10-14 wherein the temperature range of the heated press is 150°F to 250°F.
16. A method as claimed in any of claims 10-15 wherein the collar is cooled and dried for 5 to 25 minutes.
17. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the fabric collar comprises a shirt collar or a shirt cuff.
18. A method as claimed in claims 10-17 further comprising sewing of the internal interfacing and the external turned-down portions of the collar.
19. A shirt comprising a collar whose circumferential size has been increased according to the method in any of claims 10-18.
20. A method for increasing the circumferential size of a notched fabric collar comprising the steps of:
(a) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(b) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(c) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
(a) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(b) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(c) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
21. A method as claimed in claim 20 wherein the temperature range of the steam is 150°F to 650°F
22. A method as claimed in any of claims 20-21 wherein the pressure of the steam is 200 kPa.
23. A method as claimed in any of claims 20-22 wherein the collar is cooled and dried for 5 to 25 minutes.
24. A fabric collar comprising a seam allowance defining notches so that the circumferential size of the collar may be increased.
25. The collar of claim 24, wherein the notches are on an internal interfacing portion of the seam allowance.
26. The collar of claim 24 or 25, wherein the seam allowance is notched in one-inch intervals.
27. A method for increasing the circumferential size of a notched fabric collar comprising the steps of:
(a) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(b) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(c) pressing and heating the collar so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is furhter stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(d) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
(a) steaming the collar until the collar becomes malleable so that it may be stretched;
(b) pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar stretches and the circumferential size is increased;
(c) pressing and heating the collar so that the collar becomes further malleable so that it may be stretched and subsequently pulling the opposed ends of the collar in opposite directions so that the collar is furhter stretched and the circumferential size is further increased;
(d) cooling and drying the collar so that the collar retains the increased size.
28. A method as claimed in claim 27 wherein the temperature range of the steam is 150°F to 650°F.
29. A method as claimed in any of claims 27-28 wherein the pressure of the steam is 200 kPa.
30. A method as claimed in any of claims 27-29 wherein the temperature range of the heated press machine is 150°F to 250°F
31. A method as claimed in any of claims 27-30 wherein the collar is cooled and dried for 5 to 25 minutes.
32. A fabric collar comprising a seam allowance defining notches so that the circumferential size of the collar may be increased.
33. The collar of claim 32, wherein the notches are on an internal interfacing portion of the seam allowance.
34. The collar of claim 32 or 33, wherein the seam allowance is notched in one-inch intervals.
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