FOLDING UNDERWIRE FOR BRASSIERE AND BRASSIERE INCORPORATING SAME

摘要

A folding underwire is disclosed for use in supporting garments such as brassieres. The underwire generally includes a generally U-shaped arcuate member, having a first generally arcuate section and a second generally arcuate section positioned adjacent the first generally arcuate section, and having an arcuate curve generally opposite the arcuate curve of the first generally arcuate section. A hinge device having a pivot pin connects the first and second generally arcuate sections in a manner to permit relative pivotal movement between the first and second generally arcuate sections to permit folding of generally arcuate sections relative to each other. An alternative embodiment includes more than one hinge device to facilitate additional folding capability. A brassiere incorporating such folding underwire can be folded for compact storage or the like.