GB2391793A - Moulded article of clothing and the method for making the article of clothing - Google Patents

Moulded article of clothing and the method for making the article of clothing Download PDF

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GB2391793A
GB2391793A GB0318900A GB0318900A GB2391793A GB 2391793 A GB2391793 A GB 2391793A GB 0318900 A GB0318900 A GB 0318900A GB 0318900 A GB0318900 A GB 0318900A GB 2391793 A GB2391793 A GB 2391793A
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clothing
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Gillian Mailler
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STIRLING GROUP PLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/26—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/0014—Brassieres made from one piece with one or several layers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C5/00—Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres
    • A41C5/005—Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres by moulding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/18—Elastic
    • A41D31/185—Elastic using layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C51/00—Shaping by thermoforming, i.e. shaping sheets or sheet like preforms after heating, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C51/002—Shaping by thermoforming, i.e. shaping sheets or sheet like preforms after heating, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor characterised by the choice of material
    • B29C51/004—Textile or other fibrous material made from plastics fibres
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/026—Knitted fabric
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B7/00—Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/04—Interconnection of layers
    • B32B7/12—Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2313/00—Use of textile products or fabrics as reinforcement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2031/00—Other particular articles
    • B29L2031/48—Wearing apparel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2262/00—Composition or structural features of fibres which form a fibrous or filamentary layer or are present as additives
    • B32B2262/02—Synthetic macromolecular fibres
    • B32B2262/0276—Polyester fibres
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2437/00—Clothing

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  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
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Abstract

An article of clothing comprising a polyester knitted jersey fabric which is moulded in a moulding operation to the desired body shape. The invention also includes a method of making such an article. The garment has a second layer of warp knitted fabric which may include Lycra (R.T.M)

Description

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- 1 SHAPED ARTICLE OF CLOTHING AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH AN
ARTICLE OF CLOTHING.
This invention relates to a shaped article of clothing and to a method of making it. It relates particularly to bras but also to allied articles of clothing such as swimsuits and bikinis, knitted underwear with concealed bust support, woven underwear with concealed bust support, shape controlling underwear and knitted and woven outerwear with an integral bust support including T -
shirts. One of the problems with existing underwear lies in the fact that most underwear will not only fail to retain its shape off the body, but will not readily adjust to body characteristics when being worn.
The present invention seeks to provide an article of clothing in which one or more of the above disadvantages are obviated or reduced.
According to a first aspect of the invention, an article of clothing comprises a polyester knitted jersey fabric which is moulded in a moulding operation to the desired body shape.
Suitably the knitted jersey fabric is a version of the "punto di roma" family.
Preferably the knitted jersey fabric is laminated to a decorative material forming the exterior of the article of clothing. This decorative material may be a warp knitted synthetic fabric such as polyamide or polyester with Iycr L) The materials may be hot melt laminated using a thermoplastic adhesive.
The finished article of clothing may be sewn up from the moulded laminate in a conventional way.
According to a second aspect of the invention, a method of making an article of clothing comprises taking a polyester knitted jersey fabric and moulding the fabric in a moulding operation to the desired body shape.
Ace Be e À À e. c À e e - 2 Suitably, the knitted jersey fabric is a version of the Upunto di Roman family.
Preferably, the knitted jersey fabric is laminated to a decorative material forming the exterior of the article of clothing. This decorative material may be a warp knitted synthetic fabric such as polyamide or polyester with Iycra.
The materials may be hot melt laminated using a thermoplastic adhesive.
The finished article of clothing may be sewn up from the moulded laminate.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in greater detail, by way of example: ln this embodiment, the invention is discussed in relation to the manufacture of a bra, but, as will become apparent, it has a wider application to other garments as mentioned above.
Basically, in this embodiment, a bra is made from two materials laminated together. These comprise a first material having moulding and shape retention properties and a second material, laminated over the first material, which provides aesthetic appeal to the garment.
The first material comprises a knitted polyester double jersey fabric. While it is believed that most, if not all, knitted polyester double jersey fabrics can be used, it is preferred to use a weft knitted Punts di roma" fabric because this has special characteristics which make it particularly suitable for retaining its shape. This Upunto di roma" fabric is made from 100% polyester yarn using two yarns, the relative tensions of which are carefully adjusted to control the stiffness of the resulting fabric. Thus, in a particular example, the material extension under a load of 1.5 Kg was 49% + 15% both in length and width.
The second material is a warp knitted synthetic and elasthane fabric such as nylon or polyester with Iycra It as laminated to the Upunto di roma" fabric using a known hot melt lamination procedure with a thermoplastic adhesive.
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- 3 Currently, the preferred adhesive is polyurethane, but other possible adhesives include polyester and combinations thereof.
The laminated material is then moulded into appropriately shaped cups which are then sewn up by conventional methods to create a finished bra. This moulding takes place by sandwiching the laminate between two heated forms.
To provide the correctly moulded material, it is important, if the best results are to be obtained, for the moulding time, pressure and temperature settings to be carefully selected. In one example the pressure was 3 bar, the temperature was 202 C and the time was 35 seconds. It is believed that the moulding would be successful over the following ranges: Pressure: 2.5 to 3.5 bar Temperature: 170 to 215 C Time 20 seconds to 50 seconds The above described embodiment makes it possible to mould bra cups throughout most of the usual range (for example, up to DD cups). the cups will retain their shape off the body and will also retain stretch characteristics after moulding thus enhancing the comfort of the garment. The garment produced is durable enough to wash in a domestic washing machine.
It will be understood that modifications of and additions to the above described embodiment may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, in addition to the production of bras, the invention could be used for allied articles of clothing such as swimsuits and bikinis, knitted underwear with concealed bust support, woven underwear with concealed bust support, shape controlling underwear and knitted and woven outerwear with an integral bust support including T shirts.
Furthermore, as has been stated, while Upunto di Roman fabric is preferred, it is believe that many other double jersey polyester fabrics will have similar, if not as good, characteristics. Other materials may be used for lamination with the punto di Roman material such as any synthetic yarn warp or weft knit with or
e Àe Àe c À À. À c: À: À - 4 - without elasthane or any cellulosic or synthetic yam weft knit with or without elasthane Altematively, the moulded "punto di roma" fabric may be used on its own without lamination.

Claims (22)

^ i:: ^ - 5 CLAIMS:
1. An article of clothing comprising a polyester knitted jersey fabric which is moulded in a moulding operation to the desired body shape.
2, An article of clothing as claimed in claim 1, wherein the knitted jersey fabric is a version of the "punto di Roman family.
3. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the knitted jersey fabric is laminated to a decorative material forming the exterior of the article of clothing.
4. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 3, wherein the decorative material is warp knitted synthetic fabric
5. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 4, wherein the synthetic fabric (a..; includes Iycra
6. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 4, wherein the synthetic fabric is a polyamide with Iycra.
7. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 4, wherein the synthetic fabric is a polyester with Iycra.
8. An article of clothing as claimed in any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the materials are hot melt laminated using a thermoplastic adhesive.
9. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 8, wherein the thermoplastic adhesive is polyurethane
10. An article of clothing as claimed in any one of claims 3 to 8 wherein the article of clothing is sewn up from the moulded laminate.
11. A method of making an article of clothing comprising taking a polyester knitted jersey fabric and moulding the fabric in a moulding operation to the desired body shape.
r r I À e e - 6 12, A method as claimed in claim 11, wherein the knitted jersey fabric is a version of the Punts di roma" family.
13. A method as claimed in claim 1 1 or 12, wherein the knitted jersey fabric is laminated to a decorative material forming the exterior of the article of clothing.
14. A method as claimed in claim 13, wherein the decorative material is warp knitted synthetic fabric.
15. A method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the synthetic fabric includes Iycra.
16. A method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the synthetic fabric is a polyamide with Iycra.
17. A method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the synthetic fabric is a polyester with Iycra.
18. A method as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the materials are hot melt laminated using a thermoplastic adhesive.
19. A method as claimed in claim 18, wherein the thermoplastic adhesive is polyurethane
20. A method as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 18 wherein the article of clothing is sewn up from the moulded laminate.
21. An article of clothing as claimed in claim 1 and substantially as described herein.
22. A method of making an article of clothing as claimed in claim 11 and substantially as described herein.
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CN101836767A (en) * 2010-03-03 2010-09-22 秦虹 Underwear made of knitted small tubular fabric and method for preparing same
WO2019122895A1 (en) * 2017-12-22 2019-06-27 Regis Fabrics Limited Laminated fabric article

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US4172002A (en) * 1978-01-18 1979-10-23 Gerald Gluckin Method of making molded brassiere cup
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GB990662A (en) * 1962-06-12 1965-04-28 Bayer Ag Multi-layered thermoplastically formed corsetry
GB1272238A (en) * 1969-11-21 1972-04-26 Courtaulds Ltd Improvements relating to brassieres
US3819638A (en) * 1970-10-20 1974-06-25 Teijin Ltd Method of making garments of knitted fabrics
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US4172002A (en) * 1978-01-18 1979-10-23 Gerald Gluckin Method of making molded brassiere cup
FR2487734A1 (en) * 1980-07-30 1982-02-05 Huit Sa Multilayer fabric for brassiere cup or support brief - includes support layer, film and decorative layer
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CN101836767A (en) * 2010-03-03 2010-09-22 秦虹 Underwear made of knitted small tubular fabric and method for preparing same
WO2019122895A1 (en) * 2017-12-22 2019-06-27 Regis Fabrics Limited Laminated fabric article

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