Stitchless seam system for joining laminates

摘要

A stitchless seam between a first panel having a functional layer and a second panel having a functional layer is provided. The seam system is formed via a discontinuous fused stitchless seam which connects a first panel to a second panel. A reinforcement may be used to strengthen the discontinuous fused stitchless seam connecting the first panel to the second panel, allowing formation of a liquid-impervious stitchless seam system. A method for forming the system is also provided.

主权项

1. A method of forming a fused liquid impervious stitchless seam system comprising:
a. positioning a first garment panel comprising a first textile layer and a first functional liquid proof layer and having a first cut edge and a second garment panel comprising a second textile layer and a second functional liquid proof layer and having a second cut edge in a stacked relation, said first and second garment panels being in contact with one another along a strip defining a stitchless seam line; and b. applying heat and pressure to the stacked first and second garment panels along said strip, the heat being applied continuously and the pressure being applied at a constant interval most proximal to the edge of the stitchless seam line to form a continuous stitchless seam; c. applying heat and pressure to the stacked first and second garment panels at spaced-apart intervals juxtaposed to the continuous stitchless seam to form a discontinuous stitchless seam adjacent to said continuous stitchless seam, and d. positioning a reinforcement over said continuous stitchless seam and said discontinuous stitchless seam and adhering said reinforcement to said first garment panel and said second garment panel,
wherein said reinforcement traverses said continuous and said discontinuous stitchless seams and further connects said first garment panel and said second garment panel,wherein said reinforcement provides a liquid-impervious seam,wherein said discontinuous stitchless seam is positioned farthest from said first and second cut edges,wherein a distance between said first and second cut edges and a distal portion of said discontinuous stitchless seam defines a seam width, andwherein said continuous stitchless seam and said discontinuous stitchless seam join a first exterior side of said first garment panel and a second exterior side of said second garment panel within said seam width.