The invention concerns a bra (1) comprising two cups (2) intended to accommodate the breasts of a user in which each cup (2) consists of a piece of extensible textile material in the form of a substantially planar sheet (21) when the bra is not being worn, a major part of the surface of the sheet (21) being cut with a plurality of notches (22) of a limited length disposed all around an inner part (23) of the sheet (21), so as to form a reversibly deformable structure suitable for being deployed towards the front in a direction essentially transverse to the plane of the sheet (21) under the effect of the weight of the breasts when the bra is being worn, causing said sheet (21) to assume a volume matching the shape of the breasts and capable of supporting the breasts.
A bra with a reversible effect of bringing the breasts closer together. The invention concerns a bra (1) comprising two cups (2, 3) linked together by a bridge portion (4) and means (5) for adjusting the distance between the cups located at the bridge portion (4), capable of selectively reducing or increasing the distance between the cups, said adjustment means (5) comprising means for reversibly fastening the two cups together. According to the invention, said reversible fastening means comprise a first fastening element (51) and a second fastening element (52) arranged to either side of the bridge portion (4) and movable relative to each other between a coupled position in which the two cups (2, 3) are brought closer together and an uncoupled position in which the two cups are (2, 3) moved apart, under the action of pressure (F) applied manually to a side portion of the cups (2, 3) opposite the bridge, essentially in the direction of the bridge.
The invention concerns a lingerie item comprising at least one holding element (3) capable of holding said lingerie item when it is being worn, said holding element (3) consisting of a textile material provided, on the inner surface (31) of same intended to come into contact with the skin, with a discontinuous coating (4) of elastomeric material capable of preventing said lingerie item from slipping. According to the invention, said discontinuous coating (4) of elastomeric material comprises a pattern of protrusions (41) of elastomeric material in the form of grains of rice having a distribution of omnidirectional orientation in the reference system of the inner surface (31) of the holding element (3), said protrusions (41) comprising dimensions and a distribution such that the density of protrusions per surface unit of the holding element (3) is at least 10 protrusions per square centimetre, and preferably between 10 and 40.
This item of male underwear, in the form of boxer shorts or underpants, has, at the front, a moulded central portion (16) and elongate elastic reinforcement elements (20, 20', 21, 21', 22, 22') made, for example, from silicone, provided in three areas (A, B, C) of the front face (11), i.e. -A support area (A) located at the bottom of the central portion (16), the elongate elements (20, 20') being shaped substantially like a cradle in this area, -A control area (B) located at the top of the central portion (16), the elongate elements (21, 21') being shaped substantially like an inverted cradle in this area, -A reinforcement area (C) located to each side of the central portion, the elongate elements (22, 22') having, in this area, an inclined direction linking the edges (19) of the central portion (16) to the top of the front face (11) in such a way as to pull the support area (A) upwards and towards the sides.
These comfortable boxer shorts are formed from a knitted main tube (1) comprising a front part (5) and a back part, the lower portions of which end in a first and second bottom line (10, 11, 16, 11', 10'; 13, 12) consisting of two front incisions and one rear incision. The first bottom line (10) (10, 11, 16, 11', 10') is composed of an edge (16) of a front flap (14) and of two bottom line side ends (10, 11; 11', 10') that rise higher than the edge (16) of the flap (14). Said edge (16) of the front flap (14) is sown to the middle of the second bottom line (13, 12), at the rear of the boxer shorts, and two separate crotch parts (15, 15') (15) are sown between the ends (10, 11; 11', 10') of the first bottom line and the ends of the second bottom line (13, 12).
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
The knitted belt (1) according to the invention comprises regions (4-8) having a different elasticity over the circumference thereof, wherein some of the regions (5, 6) corresponding to relatively hollow regions (13, 11) of a user's waist have a maximum level of local elasticity, in particular in a central back region (6) and two lateral front regions (5) corresponding respectively to the spine and to the tendons linking the wearer's rectus abdominis with the external oblique muscles.
The invention relates to a knitted bra (10), comprising at least a first knitted cup (12a) and a second knitted cup (12b) which are transversely aligned and each have an overall hemispheric shape, each cup (12a, 12b) comprising a first elastically extensible knitted peripheral portion for supporting the chest, a stiffener (20) portion which extends at least partially under each cup (12a, 12b), and a strap (14) for attaching the back of the bra (10), characterised in that the stiffener (20) forms an underwiring strip which at least partially surrounds the first peripheral supporting portion (30a, 30b) of each cup (12a, 12b), and in that the stiffener (20) is knitted in a first type of stitch designed for replacing an added underwiring.
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
D01B 1/24 - Breaking or scutching, e.g. of flaxDecorticating with toothed or other pointed devices
A bra cup. The invention concerns a bra cup (10) comprising a first outer skin (12) and a second inner skin (14) which are assembled together in such a way as to form a generally hemispherical-shaped cup (10), characterised in that each skin (12, 14) has a generally convex shape, the inner skin (14) having a substantially shallower convexity than the outer skin (12), such that said skins (12, 14) together define a non-sealed recess (16) filled with air that increases the visual appearance of breast size.
The invention concerns a cup (12) for a bra (10) that comprises an outer shell (38) forming a recess (40) of a generally hemispherical shape and that is defined by a peripheral edge (32), characterised in that the cup (12) comprises at least an inner skin (42) forming a lining that is fixed to the peripheral edge (32) of the cup (12) and that partially covers the recess (40) formed by the outer shell (38), defining a space with the outer shell (38), and in that the inner skin (42) is designed to be tensioned when the cup (12) is placed on a breast.
The method of producing a tubular knitted item (10), in particular a leg for a pair of tights, involves preceding the normal basic knit with a start that involves knitting, on only a portion of the needles on p first courses (11, 12) and on all of the needles on q subsequent courses (13, 14), an elastane yarn (21) covered with a water-soluble yarn (22); then, once the item has been knitted, the item undergoes an aqueous treatment, for example combined with dyeing, so as to make the water-soluble yarn (22) covering disappear, whereby the p+q courses (11-14) of knitted elastane that precede the normal basic knit are kept on the edge of the item.
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
D02G 3/38 - Threads in which fibres, filaments, or yarns are wound with other yarns or filaments
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BACKLESS AND OPTIONALLY STRAPLESS BRASSIERE HAVING A REINFORCING PLATE
The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers (7, 8), as well as chest underwiring (20) and cup reinforcements (30). The torso underwiring (20) comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion (21) which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions (22). Each reinforcement (30) is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions (33-36) extending from a side region (31) arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion (22) of the underwiring.
The invention relates to a brassiere (1) in which each substantially hemispherical cup (2) comprises, in the bottom portion thereof, a polycarbonate support (20) in the shape of a crescent that becomes wider toward the outside, which is thermoformed, and which is secured to the two layers of lace or gauze of the cup by means of a fabric shell adhered to the support and slightly projecting beyond same in order to enable sewing with the layers of lace or gauze along the bottom edge (4). The result is a light brassiere that provides the chest with an advantageous shape.
The invention relates to a lower body garment comprising pants (1) with a knitted elastic base engaging with a network of rows of resin (7) applied to one surface of the elastic knit which forms the base of the pants, on the front and/or rear of the pants, characterised in that a knitted elastic lining (20) which is lighter than the base knit (5, 6) is provided in order to be applied freely to said surface of the base knit (5, 6) at least on said network of rows of resin (7).
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
This bra cup structure comprises two laminated flexible layers 2, 3 enclosing between them a pouch 4 containing a malleable material made of silicone gel filled with polymer microspheres; the pouch 4 is formed by two thin polymer films 5, 6 sealed to one another, for example made of polyurethane. The inner layer 3 is made of viscoelastic foam.
This article of elastic knitted lingerie has a briefs part (12) intended to cover the abdomen and buttocks of a subject, said briefs part (12) being made of a base knit and having a silicone-based resin deposited on the base knit in the form of a network of lines (21, 22) and extending in one and/or the other of the two regions formed respectively by a first, approximately triangular zone at the front of the briefs (12), having its tip at the bottom and its base at the top, and a second zone at the rear of the briefs, formed by a substantially vertical region to the sides of the buttocks and a substantially horizontal region beneath the buttocks.
This bra cup structure comprises two layers of viscoelastic foam 2, 3 bonded together, sandwiching between them a pouch 4 containing a malleable material made of silicone gel filled with polymer microspheres and crosslinked; the pouch 4 is made up of two thin polymer films 5, 6 sealed together, these for example being made of polyurethane.
The invention relates to a garter (10) formed of a resilient textile material (12) that is at least partially made using thermoplastic fibers and coated with a non-weldable silicone layer (13). The item has two edges that are joined to each other, said item being characterized in that both edges are joined end-to-end by a fine weld (22) that is covered, on the side of the layer of resilient textile material (12), by a connecting part (25) made of textile material that is at least partially made using thermoplastic fibers and is moreover adhered and welded.
The invention relates to a brassiere (10) that comprises two cups (12) connected to each other, and two straps (14), said cups (12) having an upper edge (18) and an outer side edge (20), each of said straps (14) extending at least from the upper edge (18) of said cup (12), wherein said brassiere (10) includes a back part (15) in which said straps (14) are capable of sliding. According to the invention, the back part (15) is a diverting device for horizontally diverting said straps (14) towards said outer side edge (20) of the cup while surrounding the torso of the user, said back portion (15) including at least two layers adapted for forming therebetween inner passages (26) through which said straps (14) can pass, the passages (26) leading to openings (28, 30) arranged so as to substantially form a triangle.
This bra (1) comprises a multi‑layer sheet with textile component in which there are formed, preferably by moulding, two cups (2), the sheet comprising a stiffening element (20) in the form of a panel of rigid material comprising at least three fingers (22, 23, 25) leading out of a vertex (21) positioned substantially underneath and on the outside of a respective cup (2), a first finger (22) running substantially in a horizontal arc under the cup (22), a second finger (23) running substantially obliquely into the cup (2) and a third finger (25) running substantially vertically along the surface beside the cup (2), the second finger (23) conforming to the concave shape of the cup (2).
A41C 3/10 - Brassières with stiffening or bust-forming inserts
A41C 5/00 - Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassières
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ITEM OF LINGERIE MADE FROM A FABRIC LAMINATE INCLUDING A FIRST FABRIC THICKNESS ATTACHED TO A SECOND THREE-DIMENSIONAL THICKNESS OF MATERIAL WITH TWO FABRIC FACES
The invention relates to an item of lingerie made from a fabric laminate, including a first thickness (10) of fabric having an inner face (11) and an outer face (12) and a second fabric thickness (20) formed by two layers of fabric (23, 24) assembled by knitting or weaving, said two layers (23, 24) being made from different yarns. THe second thickness (20) has an inner face (21) and an outer face (22). The inner face (11) of the first thickness (10) is attached to the inner face (21) of the second thickness (20). A dye is needed to produce the colour of the outer face (24) of the second thickness (20). The mass of the second thickness (20) is not dyed with the aforementioned colour. The inner face (21) of the second thickness is not dyed, but the outer face (22) thereof is made from a yarn of said dark colour.
The invention relates to a bra (1) (or knickers), comprising two cups (2), each having a shaped flexible shell and an intermediate element (5) connecting the two cups, each cup (or the knickers) comprising: a first part (23) forming the greater part of the surface, having substantially homogeneous elasticity and having at least one hole; and a second part forming a linear yoke (24) passing through the hole, having much greater elasticity than the first part, and connected to opposite edges of the hole.
The invention relates to a bra member that comprises a multilayered single-piece complex forming a cup area (2) moulded into a three-dimensional essentially bulged shape and a flat area (3, 4, 5) provided about the bulged area of the cup (2) at least in the lower portion thereof, the multilayered single-piece complex including an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer separated by at least one layer of an intermediate flexible material that can be moulded and provides a thickness, and the thickness of the complex in a region (6) of the flat area immediately adjacent to the bulged area of the cup (2) being substantially larger than in the rest of said flat area.
A41C 5/00 - Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassières
B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
The invention relates to a brassiere cup consisting of at least one textile part (2) reinforced by a rib (3) extending in an arch in the lower region of the cup (1), one end of said rib extending upwards and joining the upper outer side (6) of the cup. The invention is characterised in that said end is covered, from the inner side of the cup (1), by a localised pad (20) fixed to the cup.
This knitted tubular foot and/or leg wear comprising a foot part and a leg part (13) comprising an upper edge with no welt. It is held up by two helical strips (20, 20') on the leg part of the garment where the material of the knit exhibits greater resistance to elongation than in the surrounding regions, this being achieved by a different form of knitting at the site of the strips. It comprises at least one massage region, particularly around the heel, near the inside of the ankle and/or the outside of the ankle, with a knitted strip (24) in the form of a loop surrounding the heel and massage reliefs (25). A massage region is also provided under the instep where the foot does not touch the ground.
A41B 11/12 - Means at the upper end to keep the stockings up
A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
METHOD FOR MAKING A CONCAVE-SHAPED TEXTILE LINGERIE ARTICLE, IN PARTICULAR A BRASSIERE CUP, BY EDGE-TO-EDGE ASSEMBLY OF TWO PIECES TO AT LEAST ONE CURVED EDGE AND RESULTING ARTICLE
The invention concerns a brassiere cup comprising at least two textile pieces (1a, 1b) including thermofusible fibers assembled along a common assembling line. The invention is characterized in that the two pieces (1a, 1b) are heat-sealed along a line (3) corresponding to the common assembling line and reinforced by a heat-bonded reinforcing strip (4) arranged astride the two pieces (1a, 1b) along the weld seam.
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