Fold-over lace band for intimate apparel garments
US4259749A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D27/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention concerns a knitted elastic fold-over edge band for use as edging for example on women's undergarments wherein the edge band would be folded lengthwise and sewn to the edge of the item of apparel, such as a brassiere, panty, etc. Half of the width of the edge band would have a soft surface created by knitting half the band width with a jersey stitch using textured yarn while the other half of the band width would be made with conventional lace construction. The soft half of the band would be adjacent the wearer's skin, thereby providing comfort, while the lace portion would be exposed on the outer surface of the item of apparel, thereby providing a decorative element. The edge band would be sewn to the garment in this manner and beauty would be enhanced since the stitches used for sewing the edge band would be less visible since they would be disguised by the lace design.
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