| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide brassieres having a metallic underwire which provides a desired level of variable support throughout their length. <P>SOLUTION: The invention relates to brassiere cup underwire and method of manufacturing the underwire and cup therewith. The underwire (11) comprises a plastic strip capable of providing desired "firmness" or "hardness" along its length and thereby providing desired degrees of support therealong. The plastic strip comprises at least one layer of polymer (12) and at least one layer of a second material (13), wherein the at least one layer of polymer and the at least one layer of the second material are in the form of sandwich. Preferably, the plastic strip comprises at least two layers of polymer and at least one layer of the second material, with an adhesive applied therebetween to secure the layers to one another. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
