INTEGRATED TENSIONING SYSTEM AND FLY CLOSURE FOR A GARMENT

摘要

A tensioning and closure system for a waistband (14) of a garment (10), such as trousers is disclosed. A waistband defines an opening and a tensioning member (24) is secured on one side of the opening. A receiver (26) configured to receive the tensioning member is positioned on an opposite side of the opening and receives the tensioning member in order to close the opening. A tensioning strap (20) includes a first portion (20a) anchored at a first end and extending to the tensioning member and a second portion (20b) passing from the tensioning member back toward the first end. A second end of the tensioning strap may be pulled to increase tension in the first portion and adjust the effective size of the waistband. The first portion may pass through a first sleeve (30) secured to the waistband and the second portion may pass through a second sleeve (28) secured to the waistband and overlapping the first sleeve.