Patent · US Expired

Vintage fading method for jeans

US7014662B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06P7/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for creating faded designs in selected areas of fabric includes providing a plurality of fabric pieces and placing at least one cord on at least one selected area of at least one fabric piece of the plurality of fabric pieces in accordance with a selected pattern. Stitches are applied to secure the at least one cord to the at least one fabric piece and to form at least one corded tack. The at least one corded tack is treated to cause color changing of the at least one corded tack, and a garment is formed from the plurality of fabric pieces.

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