ES2663718T3 - Wig and its manufacturing procedure - Google Patents

Abstract

Wig comprising an internal support or capacete (1) on which natural or artificial hairs are implanted, this capacete (1) being constituted by the assembly of at least two pieces of light mesh (s) of fine meshes (s) ( 2, 3) formed to cover the different cranial areas of a user's head, one of these pieces of fabric (s) being constituted by a transparent fabric (3) called "monofilament", characterized by the adjacent selvedges ( 4, 5) of the monofilament piece (3) and of the parts (2) of the cap (1) adjacent to said monofilament piece (3) are assembled by means of a thin strip of a flexible and transparent or translucent material ( 6) covering and overlapping said seams (4, 5) determining a practically flat assembly area (7), because the outer surface of the flexible assembly strip (6) includes a non-slip film or coating and why adjacent edges (4, 5) of the piece of monofilament (3) and of the parts (2) of the cap (1) adjoining said monofilament piece (3) are located at the head, and the flexible and transparent assembly strip (6) covers and overlaps said rings (4, 5).

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DESCRIPTION

Wig and its manufacturing procedure

The present invention relates to a wig. It is also oriented to the manufacturing process of the latter.

1. Field of the invention

The invention that is claimed is applicable in the field of false hair.

The use of wigs has been known since antiquity. Until these last decades, the use of such hair accessories was relatively functional and, for a long time, related to considerations that did not concern more than certain categories of users. Indeed, the wig was, at that time, a capillary attribute of certain legal, religious or social functions, or that obeyed certain professional motives (comedians, actors, ...). It allowed, among other things, to improve personal appearance in order to compensate for hair loss, to look younger, to follow a fashion phenomenon or, also, was used for the purpose of disguising or transvesting.

At present, the use of wigs has increased considerably due to the loss of hair that afflicts all social layers and that results from therapeutic treatments applied to combat certain serious diseases (cancer, alopecia, ...). Also, this article has been democratized and is currently aimed at a wider audience that seeks to enhance its image and develop self-esteem.

2. Prior art

The false wigs or hairs comprise an internal support also called a cap or cap, shaped to cover the cranial area of the user's head and on which natural or artificial hairs are fixed, for example in the form of a plurality of strands. Usually, the inner face of said cap is provided with means that allow the wig to adjust to the shape and size of the skull of the wearer. Also, the inner face comprises, most of the time, non-slip means to prevent the wig from sliding across the wearer's head.

According to a known embodiment, the inner cap or support itself of the wig is constituted, on the one hand, from a tulle or fine mesh fabric intended to cover the frontal, temporal and occipital areas and, on the other , of a monofilament intended to cover the vertex area.

The tulle is a simple light and transparent fabric of linen, cotton, silk, wool or synthetic fibers, which has a network of regular meshes and with the possibility of being more or less elastic. The monofilament, also called micro-leather, is constituted by a very light material of very fine meshes that allows the cutaneous breathing of the scalp, this material that is executed with a translucent fiber. On the other hand, the hair is fixed to it in a generally manual way, in order that the implantation imitates the natural birth of the hair, in the case of hair loss, and that the wig is as little as possible.

Figure 1 illustrates a connection zone Z of a wig cap made according to the prior art. In accordance with this embodiment, the connection zone Z is constituted by the edge C of a monofilament A comprising a fold (fold or hem) B on the underside of said edge C. A tulle D is sewn on the monofilament A The seam, between monofilament A and tulle D, is covered by a strip of fabric E sewn on top, which, in turn, is covered by a flexible non-slip strip F.

Monofilament A has the mission of covering at least the vertex area.

According to the known embodiment, the monofilament is fixed by sewing to the edges of the tulle that delimit the vertex region to determine a connection zone. This sewing is done as follows:

- a fold (fold or hem) of approximately 5 mm is made on the underside of the monofilament;

- the edge of the tulle is sewn over the fold;

- a strip of fabric of a few millimeters and relatively flat is incorporated over the seams that join, in order to flatten the connection between the monofilament and the tulles;

- these connection areas are covered by sewing and gluing flexible non-slip strips.

On the other hand, a fold of approximately 30 mm wide, located in correspondence with the temples of the temporary zones, is held in position by means of a strip of U-stitched fabric, which is also covered with a flexible strip non-slip fold width.

However, these connection zones are constituted from numerous fabrics that, being able to be of material

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different, they overlap and overlap. This assembly then creates very pronounced recesses, protrusions and excess thicknesses, especially in correspondence with the temporal and vertex zones, which are uncomfortable when they come into contact with the user's head.

This excess thickness can cause itching phenomena or harmful trauma to the user.

Moreover, these connection areas undermine the aesthetics of the wig because they are visible in some modes of wig hairstyle (striped hairstyles).

In addition, the different connections demand a long and thorough work that lengthens the time of realization and increases the weight of the wig and unfavorably affects its cost price.

Document GB-1,255,440 describes a wig comprising a cap on which hairs are implanted. This capacete is constituted by the assembly of two pieces of light fabrics of fine meshes formed to cover the different cranial areas of the head of a user, that is, a first piece of tissue suitable for covering most of said cranial areas and a second piece of finer mesh fabric that is inserted into a recess of said first piece of tissue and intended to cover the front part of the skull.

The adjacent edges of these two pieces of fabrics are assembled by seams and covered by an adhesive tape that is attached to one of the opposite sides of the cap and also attached to the edges by sewing. On the other hand, a strip is fixed, by sewing, on the opposite surface of the cap, and more specifically, on the lower margin of the front piece. The adhesive tape attached to the adjacent edges of the two pieces of fabrics and the strip fixed by sewing on the opposite side of the lower margin of the front piece are not transparent, and it is not indicated which of these elements (tape or strip) is intended to be in contact with the skin of the skull. Under these conditions, it is not specified, nor suggested, that one of these elements could fulfill a non-slip strip function. In any case, it is clear that neither the tape nor the strip is provided with a non-slip film or coating. Therefore, these elements cannot produce any anti-slip effect by virtue of which the wig remains perfectly positioned on the user's head. Moreover, the lower base of the front piece constituted by the margin thereof, the strip and the seam is exposed to the eyes of people who are close to the user, so that discretion is not assured.

Document FR-2,841,749 describes a wig comprising an inner cap on which hairs are implanted. The internal surface of this capacete is constituted, at least in part, from flexible and self-adhesive parts whose internal face is constituted by a layer or polysiloxane film, oriented to the object of being applied on the skin of the user's skull, when He wears this wig. These self-adhesive pieces oppose the sliding of the wig, so that it is positioned stably on the user's head. However, this wig has the drawback of the fact that the presence of the front area of the cap, and especially of the lower margin of this area, is visible, which users generally do not want.

3. Objectives of the invention

The invention has as its main objective to overcome these inconveniences.

More specifically, the purpose of the invention is to provide a comfortable and light wig.

Additionally, the invention allows to improve the aesthetics of wigs in which the connection areas are practically imperceptible.

4. Summary of the invention

This objective, as well as others that will be revealed in the future, are achieved by a wig of the class mentioned above, which comprises an internal support or cap on which natural or artificial hairs are implanted. Forming this capacete by the assembly of at least two pieces of light fabric of fine meshes formed to cover the different cranial areas of the head of a user. More specifically, at least one of these pieces of fabric is constituted by a transparent fabric called "monofilament".

In accordance with a first characteristic arrangement of the invention, the adjacent edges of the monofilament piece and of the cap portions adjacent to said monofilament piece are assembled by means of a thin strip of a flexible and transparent or translucent material that covers and overlaps said edges determining an almost flat and virtually invisible assembly area. On the other hand, the external surface of the flexible assembly strip intended to come into contact with the skin of the wearer's skull advantageously includes a non-slip film or coating.

According to one embodiment, the adjacent edges of the monofilament piece and of the cap portions adjacent to said monofilament piece are superimposed, and the flexible and transparent assembly strip covers and overlaps said edges.

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In this way, the excess thicknesses resulting from folds of these assembly areas are practically reduced, thus providing a feeling of comfort for the user's head.

In addition, this mode of assembly allows solving problems due to the visibility of the folds, especially in correspondence with the frontal and vertex areas, which improves the aesthetic appearance and discretion of the wig.

Advantageously, the adjacent edges of the monofilament piece and the parts of the cap adjacent to said monofilament piece are superimposed on a width between 1 mm and 8 mm.

In accordance with another embodiment considered, the adjacent edges of the monofilament piece and the parts of the cap adjacent to said monofilament piece are located at the head, and the flexible and transparent assembly strip covers and overlaps said rings.

The assembly of the edges thus made improves the fine thickness of this assembly and gives the wig wearer a feeling of comfort and well-being.

According to another advantageous embodiment, the monofilament piece integrated in the cap occupies a location intended to cover the upper vault of the skull called vertex.

According to another embodiment, the monofilament piece integrated in the cap occupies a location intended to cover a region of the skull that extends from temple to temple.

Advantageously, the thin flexible assembly strip has a thickness of the order of 0.05 to 0.15 mm. Advantageously, the flexible assembly strip is constituted by polysiloxane.

According to one embodiment, the thin flexible assembly strip is fixed to the adjacent edges of the pieces of fabric that constitute the cap by gluing, or by thermofusion and / or sewing.

Likewise, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a wig of the class comprising an internal support or cap formed by the assembly of at least two pieces of light fabric (s) of fine meshes formed to cover the different cranial areas of a user's head, with at least one of these pieces of tissue (s) consisting of a transparent tissue called "monofilament."

According to the process of the invention, the adjacent edges of the monofilament piece and of the cap portions adjacent to said monofilament piece are assembled, by means of a thin strip of a flexible and transparent or translucent material which is arranged in covering and overlapping said edges, in order to determine a practically flat assembly area.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the adjacent edges are superimposed before the application of the flexible assembly strip.

According to another form of execution considered, the adjacent selvedges are placed at the front before the application of the flexible assembly strip.

Preferably, the flexible assembly strip or each flexible assembly strip is fixed by gluing, or by thermofusion or by sewing.

5. Brief description of the drawings

The aforementioned purposes, characteristics and advantages, and others, will be better derived from the description that follows and the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is an exploded view of an assembly area of the tulle and the monofilament of the cap of a wig made according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the different pieces of fabrics that constitute the cap, according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded and enlarged view of an assembly area of the tulle and the monofilament in slight overlap.

Figure 4A illustrates an assembly area of the tulle and monofilament, according to another embodiment considered.

Figure 4B which is an enlarged view of Figure 4A before the placement of the tulle and the monofilament.

Figure 5 is a top view illustrating the frontal and temporal zones, according to the present invention.

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Figure 6 is a view from the underside of the cap of a wig according to the present invention.

6. Description of an embodiment of the invention

Reference is made to said drawings to describe an interesting example, although without any limitation, of making a wig and implementing its manufacturing process, according to the invention.

In the present description and in the claims:

- the word “tulle” must be taken as the equivalent of any lightweight fabric formed from a network of fine, more or less elastic meshes, in relation to the application to the manufacture of wigs;

- the word "monofilament" or "micro-leatherette" designates a light transparent or translucent fabric of very fine meshes, executed by means of a particular weave, is constituted, for example, from synthetic fibers (nylon, polyester, etc.).

The invention relates to a wig of the aforementioned class comprising an internal support or cap 1 on which natural or artificial hairs are implanted. This cap 1, illustrated in Figure 2, is made up of at least two pieces of light fabrics of fine meshes (tulle 2 and monofilament 3) formed to cover the different cranial areas of a user's head. More specifically, one at least of these pieces of fabrics 2, 3 is constituted by a transparent fabric 3 called "monofilament".

According to an embodiment represented in Figure 2, the tulle 2 that constitutes the majority of the cap 1 results from the assembly of several parts, namely:

- a part 2a intended to cover the upper part of the frontal area;

- two parts 2b, 2c respectively intended to cover the temporary zones; Y

- a 2d part whose mission is to cover the occipital area.

The cap 1 comprises, on the other hand, a monofilament 3 constituted of a single piece integrated in the cap and shaped to cover the upper vault of the skull, called vertex.

According to another embodiment, monofilament 3 can occupy the entire region of the skull that extends from temple to temple.

According to an important arrangement, the adjacent edges 4, 5 of the monofilament 3 and of the parts 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d of the cap 1 that are adjacent to the monofilament piece 3 are assembled by means of a thin strip of a material flexible 6 and transparent or translucent that covers and overlaps the edges 4, 5 of the fabrics 2, 3 to determine an area of assembly 7 or a practically flat connection. In this way, the flexible assembly strip 6 is located beyond both sides of the overlapping edges 4, 5. On the other hand, the outer surface of the flexible assembly strip 6 intended to come into contact with the skin of a user's skull includes a non-slip film or coating, in order to allow the wig to be attached to the user's head, especially For bald people.

According to a very advantageous embodiment, especially illustrated in Figure 3, the adjacent edges 4, 5 of the monofilament piece 3 and of the parts 2 of the cap 1 adjacent to the monofilament piece 3 are superimposed.

Advantageously, said rims 4, 5 of the monofilament pieces 3 and the tulles 2 are superimposed on a width between 1 mm and 8 mm. This slight overlap allows a flatter and more aesthetic finish, especially as regards the frontal area 2a illustrated in Figure 2. It allows, among other things, to make the wig practically undetectable, which is interesting if we consider that this area Front 2a is exposed many times to the eyes of people who are close to the user.

A flexible and transparent strip of assembly 6 covers and overlaps the edges 4, 5 of the pieces of tulle 2 and the monofilament 3. The thickness resulting from these connection areas is extremely reduced, which gives the user a feeling of well-being and comfort.

According to another embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in Figures 4A and 4B, the adjacent edges 4, 5 of the monofilament 3 and the pieces of tulle 2 adjacent to the monofilament 3 that constitute the cap 1 itself are located and gather testa. Thus, the pieces of fabric 2 and 3 are at the same height, which suppresses all excess thickness. The edges 4 and 5 are covered with a thin flexible assembly strip 6 arranged and fixed overlapped to said edges 4 and 5 of monofilament 3 and tulle 2.

The different parts 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d constituting the cap 1 are assembled together according to the different ways indicated above.

The flexible strip 6 is applied and fixed by gluing on the adjacent edges 4, 5 of the monofilament 3 and the tulle 2. It can also be applied and fixed by thermofusion or by two parallel seam lines on the edges 4 and 5 of the fabrics . For best results, the gluing or thermofusion fixation of the flexible strip 6 can be combined with a sewing fixation.

5 Preferably, the flexible assembly strip 6 has a thickness of the order of 0.05 mm to 0.15 mm. Therefore, this flexible strip 6 is practically flush with the surface of the tulle 2 and the monofilament 3.

According to the invention, the flexible strip 6 is constituted by monocomponent polysiloxane and / or, for example, by a solvent-free polysiloxane.

Preferably and as shown in Figure 5, the flexible and non-slip strip 6 extends from a first time zone 2b to a second time zone 2c. It has a width of the order of 25 mm, which ensures the fastening and correct positioning of the wig on the user's head. In this way, the excess thickness generally located in the temporal zone 2c is suppressed, and the surface of the flexible strip 6 extending from one to the other is regular without recesses and projections.

In accordance with the process of the invention, the adjacent edges 4, 5 of the 15 monofilament piece 3 and of the parts 2 of the cap 1 adjacent to said monofilament piece 3 are assembled, by means of a thin strip 6 of a material flexible and transparent or translucent 6 which is arranged in a coating and overlapped to said edges 4, 5, in order to determine a practically flat assembly area.

According to a first advantageous form of implementation, the adjacent edges 4, 5 are superimposed before the application of the flexible assembly strip 6.

20 According to another form of implementation, the adjacent rings 4, 5 are placed at the front before the application of the flexible assembly strip 6.

Preferably, the flexible assembly strip 6 or each flexible assembly strip 6 is fixed by gluing or by thermofusion or by sewing.

Claims (9)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 1. Wig comprising an internal support or cap (1) on which natural or artificial hair is implanted, this cap being (1) constituted by the assembly of at least two pieces of light mesh fabric (s) fine (2, 3) shaped to cover the different cranial areas of a user's head, one of these pieces of tissue (s) being constituted by a transparent fabric (3) called "monofilament", characterized by the edges adjacent (4, 5) of the monofilament piece (3) and the parts (2) of the cap (1) adjacent to said monofilament piece (3) are assembled by means of a thin strip of a flexible and transparent or translucent material (6) that covers and overlaps said selvedges (4, 5) determining an area of practically flat assembly (7), because the outer surface of the flexible assembly strip (6) includes a non-slip film or coating and because the adjacent edges (4, 5) of the monofilament piece (3) and of the parts (2) of the cap (1) adjacent to said monofilament piece (3) are placed at the head, and the flexible and transparent assembly strip (6) covers and overlaps said selvedges (4, 5). 2. Wig according to claim 1, characterized in that the thin flexible assembly strip (6) is fixed to the adjacent edges (4, 5) of the pieces of fabric (2, 3) that constitute the cap (1) by gluing or by thermofusion and / or sewing. 3. Wig according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the monofilament piece (3) integrated in the capacete (1) occupies a location intended to cover the upper vault of the skull called vertex. 4. Wig according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the monofilament piece (3) integrated in the cap (1) occupies a location intended to cover a region of the skull that extends from temple to temple. 5. Wig according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the thin flexible assembly strip (6) has a thickness between 0.05 mm and 0.15 mm. 6. Wig according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the thin flexible assembly strip (6) consists of polysiloxane. 7. Method of manufacturing a wig according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising an internal support or cap (1) consisting of the assembly of at least two pieces of light weave (s) of fine meshes ( 2, 3) formed to cover the different cranial areas of the head of a user, one of these pieces of fabric (s) being constituted by a transparent fabric called monofilament (3), characterized in that adjacent rings are assembled ( 4, 5) of the monofilament piece (3) and of the parts (2) of the cap (1) adjacent to said monofilament piece (3) by means of a thin strip (6) of a flexible and transparent or translucent material whose external surface includes a non-slip film or coating, which is arranged in coating and overlapped to said edges (4, 5) in order to determine a practically flat assembly area (7). Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the adjacent edges (4, 5) are placed at the front before the application of the flexible assembly strip (6). Method according to any one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the flexible assembly strip (6) or each flexible assembly strip (6) is fixed by gluing or by thermofusion and / or by sewing.