| 摘要 |
<p>A garment comprises a fabric and a structural support component comprising a thermoplastic coating 14 extending along the surface of the fabric. The coating may be located on the exterior of the garment or may be located within the garment, preferably encased between two fabric surfaces of the garment. The coating may be a polyamide or a polyester. The garment may be a brassiere 32, a dress or a bustier. Also disclosed is a method of forming a garment comprising a fabric and a structural support component, the method comprising the step of applying a thermoplastic coating to a surface of the fabric and allowing the coating to cool. Further disclosed is use of a thermoplastic coating to form a structural support component in a garment and a textile element (10, figure 1a) for securing to a garment to form a structural support component, the textile element comprising a fabric strip (12) having a thermoplastic coating (14) extending lengthwise along a surface (16).</p> |
