A body worn hosiery/shaper uplifts the rear buttocks in an expandable thin material region, by virtue of respective left and right flank members, which cause the uplifting of the rear buttocks region. The flank members are supported from above by an annular upper waist knitted in welt, that extends circumferentially around the upper rib area. Upper thigh ring cuff portions also help with the uplifting of rear buttocks region from below while the high waisted control top control stomach and back side bulge. The body worn hosiery/shaper also optionally provides sheer leg portions that end just before the toes leaving the toe portion open. An extra wide open crotch double gusset is also provided allowing the user to utilize the restroom when nature calls.

A body worn hosiery/shaper uplifts the rear buttocks in an expandable thin material region, by virtue of respective left and right flank members, which cause the uplifting of the rear buttocks region. The flank members are supported from above by an annular upper waist knitted in welt, that extends circumferentially around the upper rib area. Upper thigh ring cuff portions also help with the uplifting of rear buttocks region from below while the high waisted control top control stomach and back side bulge. The body worn hosiery/shaper also optionally provides sheer leg portions that end just before the toes leaving the toe portion open. An extra wide open crotch double gusset is also provided allowing the user to utilize the restroom when nature calls.

A leggings apparatus is shown. The leggings are configured to be worn by a user without the need for the user to wear an undergarment. As such, a crotch area of the apparatus is equipped with an inner bikini layer to provide security and comfort to the user without panty-lines. The inner bikini layer is preferably made of a cotton-based fiber fabric, and is preferably applied with an anti-bacterial treatment. The inner bikini layer is fixed in position only by a front waistline seam and inseam near a rear crotch area, which leaves the leg openings free. The inner bikini layer is heat welded or flat locked into a fixed position within the crotch area, which appear invisible when viewed from the exterior of the garment.

A leggings apparatus is shown. The leggings are configured to be worn by a user without the need for the user to wear an undergarment. As such, a crotch area of the apparatus is equipped with an inner bikini layer to provide security and comfort to the user without panty-lines. The inner bikini layer is preferably made of a cotton-based fiber fabric, and is preferably applied with an anti-bacterial treatment. The inner bikini layer is fixed in position only by a front waistline seam and inseam near a rear crotch area, which leaves the leg openings free. The inner bikini layer is heat welded or flat locked into a fixed position within the crotch area, which appear invisible when viewed from the exterior of the garment.

A method is disclosed for producing a knitted article with two leg pieces and one body on a circular knitting machine with at least one circular needle bed. The method comprises the following steps: a) knitting a first leg piece (3) with continuous motion; b) knitting a first pocket (17) of fabric with continuous motion, starting from an end course (23) of the first leg piece (3); c) knitting a central part (15) of said body with continuous motion; d) knitting a second pocket of fabric (19) with continuous motion starting from the central part of the body up to a start course (29) of a second leg piece (5); e) knitting the second leg piece (5) with continuous motion starting from the start course.

A method is disclosed for producing a knitted article with two leg pieces and one body on a circular knitting machine with at least one circular needle bed. The method comprises the following steps: a) knitting a first leg piece (3) with continuous motion; b) knitting a first pocket (17) of fabric with continuous motion, starting from an end course (23) of the first leg piece (3); c) knitting a central part (15) of said body with continuous motion; d) knitting a second pocket of fabric (19) with continuous motion starting from the central part of the body up to a start course (29) of a second leg piece (5); e) knitting the second leg piece (5) with continuous motion starting from the start course.

A pair of pants made of a stretchable elastic form fitting material. The pants include a waist band, a first leg sleeve and a second leg sleeves. The first and second leg sleeves extend downward from the waist band. The present invention further includes a strap. The strap may include a first end and a second end each attached to an outer surface of the first leg sleeve below a knee portion. A loop is formed in between the strap and the first leg sleeve. A user may grasp the strap to help with stretching.

The invention provides an antimicrobial fiber which exhibits excellent antimicrobial properties even without the addition of antimicrobial agents and can remain antimicrobial even after repeated washing. The antimicrobial fiber comprises a fiber having on a surface thereof a polyacetal copolymer (X) containing oxyalkylene groups, the molar amount of oxyalkylene groups in the polyacetal copolymer (X) being 0.2 to 5 mol % relative to the total of the molar amount of oxymethylene groups and the molar amount of oxyalkylene groups.

In the field of medical devices for the treatment of diseases related to blood circulation, a garment is provided which is capable of improving the lymph drainage of adipose tissues of the legs. The differentiated lymph drainage garment is characterized by at least two areas, a front one and a back one, contiguous to each other, each made with a fabric divided into bands having a decreasing elasticity from the bottom upwards. The elasticity of the bands in the front area is, at the same height, different from, or only partially coincident with the elasticity of the bands of the back area.

A temperature management garment manufactured with stretchable fabrics as to fit tightly to the wearer's selected anatomy and contains at least one significantly insulated pocket sized to fit a heat or cold producing thermal insert. The pockets are integrated with the garment to target strategic anatomical locations, are significantly insulated as to extend the duration of use of the thermal insert, and include adjustable banding that increases or decreases the level of compression as needed or required for the wearer. The use of significantly insulated materials for pocket construction significantly improves manufacturing costs and thermal performance as indicated in the prior art. Furthermore, the garments herein improve the prior art as iterations of this modular design can be worn independently, in a multitude of combinations, worn with other clothing, and can be integrated with other apparel from other manufacturers per agreements made.