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Supportive and slimming apparel

a technology of supporting and slimming clothing, applied in the field of supporting and slimming apparel, can solve the problems of lack of support in the needed areas, unflattering appearance, etc., and achieve the effect of improving posture and aesthetic appearance of the wearer, effective and flattering slimming and shaping effects, and enhancing body shape and faun

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-08
ROCK FIT
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[0008]The present invention relates to apparel, such as tank tops, sports bras, shirts and pants, for providing supportive and slimming effects to enhance body shape and faun and to improve posture and aesthetic appearance of the wearer. Advantageously, apparel according to the present invention provides effective and flattering slimming and shaping effects while incorporating features desirable in clothing, such as flexibility, wicking action, breathability and durability.

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However, although elasticized clothing allows superior freedom of movement, it can cause an unflattering appearance, due to its tight-fitting qualities.
Furthermore, due to its elastic nature, it can lack support in needed areas.

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[0045]The apparel pieces described herein may be comprised of any type of synthetic / natural fabric and / or synthetic / natural fabric blends which impart breathability, flexibility and durability, e.g., Coolmax® or Lycra™ fabrics, Elasta-Tight™ fabrics, of various nylon / synthetic fiber and spandex blends.

[0046]Apparel according to the present invention is advantageously constructed with areas of supportive reinforced fabric at specific locations to provide shaping and slimming features. As used herein, the term ‘supportive reinforced fabric’ preferably comprises, for example, a reinforced mesh-like fabric which is stretchable and breathable, yet has highly resilient and supportive properties. Exemplary materials from which such reinforced lining may be made include spandex, Lycra and any fiber composites incorporating elasticized and / or resilient properties. The supportive reinforced fabric may be ‘hidden’ (e.g., by being included in an inner liner of the apparel), or may be included d...

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Abstract

Articles of apparel for providing improved supportive features and slimming effects to the body are provided, the articles of apparel including supportive reinforced fabric placed in specific regions of the apparel. The supportive reinforced fabric may be ‘hidden’ (e.g., by being included in an inner liner of the apparel), or may be included directly in an outer “exterior” layer of the apparel itself. The supportive reinforced fabric includes a reinforced mesh-like fabric which is stretchable and breathable, yet has highly resilient and supportive properties. Exemplary materials from which such reinforced lining may be made include spandex, Lycra and any fiber composites incorporating elasticized and / or resilient properties.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 310,311 filed Mar. 4, 2010.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present invention relates to apparel for providing supportive and slimming effects to enhance body shape and form and to improve posture and aesthetic appearance of the wearer.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Synthetic elastic fibers such as spandex and Lycra have frequently been incorporated into clothing to provide greater stretch and to improve comfort. In particular, fitness apparel and / or sportswear commonly use elasticized fabrics for providing an improved range of motion to the wearer.[0006]Elasticized clothing is typically form-fitting and hugs the curves of the body. However, although elasticized clothing allows superior freedom of movement, it can cause an unflattering appearance, due to its tight-fitting qualities. Furthermore, due to its elastic nature, it can lack sup...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D1/00A41C3/08A41F9/00A41D27/24A41D27/02
CPCA41D27/02A41D27/24A41D1/00A41C3/08A41F9/00A41C3/0057A41D2400/38A41D13/0017
Inventor ZARABI, FRANK
Owner ROCK FIT
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