The present invention discloses a heat-sealable textile sheet material having a substrate on the basis of a woven fabric, knitted fabric, optionally with weft insertion, or a nonwoven fabric and an adhesive coating applied thereto, which is characterized in that 70-100% by weight of the adhesive coating consists of renewable raw materials.

A disposable diffusing collar stay that allows a slow release of volatile molecules such as perfume, insect repellent, etc. without requiring application of such molecules directly on the skin or spraying of these volatile molecules onto the wearer's skin or clothing. The disposable diffusing collar stay can be composed of a water-soluble substrate wherein volatile molecules are absorbed into the substrate or trapped between substrate layers, or of a rigid body with volatile molecules applied in a cavity thereof. The disposable diffusing collar stay can have a release barrier layer or packaging that prevents the release of volatile molecules before use.

A disposable diffusing collar stay that allows a slow release of volatile molecules such as perfume, insect repellent, etc. without requiring application of such molecules directly on the skin or spraying of these volatile molecules onto the wearer's skin or clothing. The disposable diffusing collar stay can be composed of a water-soluble substrate wherein volatile molecules are absorbed into the substrate or trapped between substrate layers, or of a rigid body with volatile molecules applied in a cavity thereof. The disposable diffusing collar stay can have a release barrier layer or packaging that prevents the release of volatile molecules before use.

A shirt collar support system is provided. The shirt collar support system embodies an arcuate U-shaped device with malleable functionality for retaining manually selected shapes so as to conform to a desired collar shape. Additionally, the arcuate device provides integrated magnets at or near the distal ends of the U-shape. The magnets enable pivotably engaging and thus selectively positioned ferromagnetic collar stays for firmly holding a shirt collar in place.

The present invention is a shirt having an ultraviolet (UV) protection collar. The UV protection collar of the shirt covers the majority of the back of the neck to protect it from harmful UV radiation and cool the back of the neck. The UV protection collar includes a collar is attached to a collar band, which is attached to the shirt. The collar is tallest at the center to cover the majority of the back of the neck and tapers towards the edges. The shirt and the UV protection collar is constructed of fabric having at least UPF 50+ rating, four-way stretch capabilities, and moisture wicking properties. The UV protection collar is made up of multiple layers of the fabric to enhance its UV protection and cooling properties.

The present invention provides a one-piece shirt collar structure and method of use for keeping a shirt collar firm and in place, and to ensure that the shirt collar lies flat and correctly on the front of a shirt. The shirt collar structure is firm, yet flexible and breathable to allow ventilation through the shirt collar. The shirt collar structure is comprised of a four-sided, substantially flat structure comprised of a flexible material having an interior therein, wherein the structure has a first and second end and a first and second side; the first side being convexly-shaped and the second side being concavely-shaped, and wherein the interior at the first and second ends contains a rigid material therein and the remainder of the interior contains a mesh material therein.

The present invention provides a one-piece shirt collar structure and method of use for keeping a shirt collar firm and in place, and to ensure that the shirt collar lies flat and correctly on the front of a shirt. The shirt collar structure is firm, yet flexible and breathable to allow ventilation through the shirt collar. The shirt collar structure is comprised of a four-sided, substantially flat structure comprised of a flexible material having an interior therein, wherein the structure has a first and second end and a first and second side; the first side being convexly-shaped and the second side being concavely-shaped, and wherein the interior at the first and second ends contains a rigid material therein and the remainder of the interior contains a mesh material therein.

A collar support device functions as an adjustable support structure for a collar on a garment. The collar support device can accommodate a wide range of shirt collar and neck sizes, with the device provides additional structural integrity to a shirt collar to resist folding, puckering, bending, or slipping under a heavier garment worn over the shirt, i.e. a jacket. The collar can be readily concealed within the collar and includes a pair of components that can be adjustably secured to one another in order to accommodate the particular size collar with which the device is used. The rigid yet flexible structure of the components of the device are designed to naturally move with the garment and wearer's body movements, while simultaneously providing the right amount of rigidity to the collar.

A collar support device functions as an adjustable support structure for a collar on a garment. The collar support device can accommodate a wide range of shirt collar and neck sizes, with the device provides additional structural integrity to a shirt collar to resist folding, puckering, bending, or slipping under a heavier garment worn over the shirt, i.e. a jacket. The collar can be readily concealed within the collar and includes a pair of components that can be adjustably secured to one another in order to accommodate the particular size collar with which the device is used. The rigid yet flexible structure of the components of the device are designed to naturally move with the garment and wearer's body movements, while simultaneously providing the right amount of rigidity to the collar.

Single piece and multi-piece collar support/structure devices utilize durable and flexible materials and are configured to support and aid in maintaining structure, shape, and form throughout a shirt collar, as well reducing time for pressing. The design and location of collar support/structure devices is to be formfitting and sewn inside the fabrics and seams of the collar in a pocket. Collar support/structure devices are disposed into collars of garments as non-removable devices in permanently sealed pockets, and are also disposed into collars of garments as removable devices in pockets that are not permanently sealed. Collar support/structure devices substantially conform to shapes of collars in the pockets, and vary in thickness in proportion to material of the collars. Single piece devices optionally include portions having increased flexibility via cut-outs, thinner material, and woven inserts. Methods of forming articles of clothing having collar support/structure devices are also described.