Neckline gusset for an apparel item

摘要

A neckline gusset for securing an exterior shell layer of an apparel item to an inner liner layer of the apparel item at a neckline region of the apparel item is provided. The neckline gusset comprises an outer edge corresponding in shape to the neckline of the exterior shell layer, an inner edge corresponding in shape to the neckline of the inner liner layer, a first center-front gusset edge connecting the outer edge to the inner edge at a first end of the neckline gusset, and a second center-front gusset edge connecting the outer edge to the inner edge at a second end of the neckline gusset. The first and second center-front gusset edges curve inwardly into the body of the neckline gusset and form acute angles with both the outer edge and the inner edge of the neckline gusset.

主权项

1. A neckline gusset for connecting an exterior shell layer of an apparel item to an inner liner layer of the apparel item at a neckline region of the apparel item, the neckline gusset comprising:
a textile material having:
an outer edge adapted to secure the neckline gusset to a portion of the exterior shell layer of the apparel item at the neckline region;an inner edge adapted to secure the neckline gusset to a portion of the inner liner layer of the apparel item at the neckline region;a first center-front gusset edge connecting the outer edge with the inner edge at a first end of the neckline gusset and adapted to secure the neckline gusset to a first center-front gusset located between the inner liner layer and the exterior shell layer at a first front portion of the apparel item, the first center-front gusset edge having a first curved shape such that a first acute angle is formed between the outer edge and the first center-front gusset edge and a second acute angle is formed between the inner edge and the first center-front gusset edge; anda second center-front gusset edge connecting the outer edge with the inner edge at a second end of the neckline gusset and adapted to secure the neckline gusset to a second center-front gusset located between the inner liner layer and the exterior shell layer at a second front portion of the apparel item, the second center-front gusset edge having a second curved shape such that a third acute angle is formed between the outer edge and the second center-front gusset edge and a fourth acute angle is formed between the inner edge and the second center-front gusset edge.