Method for molding lofted material with decorative support panel and garment made
US7722432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41C5/005
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an outer support layer and garment so produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; sewing the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved after pressure and/or heat are applied.
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