Waistband system, method and apparatus

摘要

Embodiments provide a waistband system including a flap of material coupled to a pair of pants at or near a waistband of the pants. The flap may be rotated (e.g., folded) between an extended position in which at least a portion of the flap rises above a waistline (i.e., top edge) of the pants, and a folded down position in which the flap is substantially or completely disposed in an interior portion of the pants below the waistline. When the flap is in the extended (folded up) position, the flap may provide a user of the pants protection from snow, rain, liquids, and/or debris, above the waistline of the pants. On the other hand, the folded down position may provide more comfort and/or aesthetic appeal.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
pants configured to be worn by a user and having a top edge that defines a waistline; and a flap of material permanently coupled to the pants at a seam below the waistline and configured to rotate about the seam between a folded up position, in which a portion of the flap extends above the waistline of the pants, and a folded down position in which the flap is completely disposed in an interior portion of the pants below the waistline; and wherein a length of the flap along the seam is less than a circumference of the waistline.