Upper-Body Garments with Integrated Waistband Positioning Systems

摘要

Upper-body garment assemblies with integrated waistband positioning systems. In some examples, the waistband positioning system is configured to maintain pants, skirts, leggings, tights, stockings, etc. in proper position against the forces of gravity. In some examples, the waistband positioning system is configured to support another article of clothing and at least partially absorb and/or distribute the forces associated with supporting the other. The garment assembly may be any suitable type of top, shirt, brassiere, camisole, tank top, athletic top, or any other desired article of clothing having a panel with integrated waistband positioning system. In some examples, the waistband positioning system has one or more inner panels or areas configured to move independently from the outer layer of the garment assembly to support the weight of another article of clothing.

主权项

1. An upper-body garment assembly comprising:
an outer layer; an inner panel secured to the outer layer and covering a portion of an inner surface of the outer layer, the inner panel defining a channel between the outer layer and the inner panel and an independent edge of the inner panel defining a channel opening between the outer layer and the inner panel; and a waistband positioning system positioned at least partially within the channel, the waistband positioning system comprising:
a main portion;at least one shoulder portion extending from the main portion; anda force distribution area extending from the main portion, the force distribution area having an end distal from the main portion, the end comprising a fastener extendable through the channel opening and the end independently movable relative to the outer layer and the inner panel.