Item of Clothing Having a Modular Structure

Abstract

The invention relates to an item of clothing having a modular structure, comprising at least one wrap-around band (14) as a first module, which has non-damaging fastening means (2) on one side and a detachable arrangement of at least one garment module (22) as at least one further module.

Claims

1. Item of clothing having a modular structure, comprising at least one wrap-around band (14) as a first module, which has on one side fastening means (2) for the non-damaging and detachable arrangement of at least one garment module (22) as at least one further module.

2. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the wrap-around band (14) is designed as a hip strap (21), a waistband (20), or an underbust band (3), and the fastening means (2) is designed as a hook and loop tape (17) or a snap (23), wherein the garment module (22), on the basis of the fastening means (2) of the wrap-around band (14), has a fabric hook and loop tape (18) or a snap (23) as the fastening means.

3. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that both pants (26), a skirt (29), or an apron or similar garment bottom and cups (4) of a brassiere or bikini top (1), or a blouse (30), or a T-shirt or similar garment top are detachably arranged on the wrap-around band (14).

4. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the entirety of the cups (4) or the cups (4) each by themselves and the underbust band (3) are detachably interconnected by the fastening means (2) in a non-damaging manner.

5. Item of clothing according to claim 3, characterized in that each cup (4) has a retaining means (25) on the upper side for detachably fastening one end of a strap (9), wherein the strap (9) is detachably connected either with each of its ends to a cup (4) or with one end to the cup (4) and with the other end to a retaining means (25) of the underbust band (3).

6. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of the wrap-around band (14) designed as an underbust band (3) is infinitely adjustable and/or the wrap-around band (14), at least in sections, is made of an elastic material (19).

7. Set, comprising a plurality of wrap-around bands (14) and a plurality of garment modules (22), wherein the ends of the wrap-around band (14) designed as an underbust band (3) are detachably interconnectable, and the wrap-around band (14) has, at least on its one side, fastening means (2) for the non-damaging and detachable arrangement of at least one garment module (22).

8. Set, comprising at least one underbust band (3) and at least two cups (4), wherein one of the underbust bands (3) and two of the cups (4), with the cups (4) being either independent from one another or interconnected, are detachably interconnectable by fastening means (2) in a non-damaging manner in variable size combinations.

9. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the cups (4) are connectable to the underbust band (3) at any variable side distance (5).

10. Item of clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner or outer side of the garment module (22), which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area, has a further fabric layer, wherein the further fabric layer is connected by connecting elements to the garment module (22) which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area.

11. Item of clothing according o claim 1, characterized in that the fastening elements (2) are selected from the group consisting of at least one hook and loop fastener, snaps (23), loops or hooks (15) and/or eyes, and/or zipper.

12. Set according to claim 7, characterized in that the cups (4) are connectable to the underbust band (3) at any variable side distance (5).

13. Set according to claim 8, characterized in that the cups (4) are connectable to the underbust band (3) at any variable side distance (5).

14. Set according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner or outer side of the garment module (22), which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area, has a further fabric layer, wherein the further fabric layer is connected by connecting elements to the garment module (22) which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area.

15. Set according to claim 8, characterized in that the inner or outer side of the garment module (22), which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area, has a further fabric layer, wherein the further fabric layer is connected by connecting elements to the garment module (22) which, at least partially, covers the abdominal area.

16. Set according to claim 7, characterized in that the fastening elements (2) are selected from the group consisting of at least one hook and loop fastener, snaps (23), loops or hooks (15) and/or eyes, and/or zipper.

17. Set according to claim 8, characterized in that the fastening elements (2) are selected from the group consisting of at least one hook and loop fastener, snaps (23), loops or hooks (15) and/or eyes, and/or zipper.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] The drawings show in:

[0052] FIG. 1 a schematic depiction of an item of clothing according to the invention designed as a bra, wherein cups are cup-shaped;

[0053] FIG. 2 a further depiction of the bra according to FIG. 1, wherein the cups are triangle-shaped;

[0054] FIG. 3 to depictions of alternative items of clothing according to the invention;

[0055] FIG. 9

[0056] FIG. 10 a depiction of a wrap-around band designed as an underbust band;

[0057] FIG. 11 a further depiction of the wrap-around band;

[0058] FIG. 12 a schematic depiction of a cup of the bra.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0059] The item of clothing 13 has a modular structure and comprises a wrap-around band 14 as a first module, wherein a wrap-around band 14 designed as an underbust band 3 preferably comprises ends which are detachably interconnectable, for the purpose of which hooks 15 and eyes 16 or loops to be hooked into one another, or a hook and loop tape 17 and a fabric hook and loop tape 18 of a hook and loop fastener are arranged on its end. The wrap-around band 14 can have an infinitely adjustable length and/or be made, at least in sections, from an elastic material 19. On the basis of the arrangement on a strap 9, i.e., a person wearing the item of clothing, the wrap-around band 14 is designed as an underbust band 3, a waistband 20, or a hip strap 21. The wrap-around band 14 designed as a waistband 20 or a hip strap 21 preferably has interconnected, particularly sewed up, ends and a fixed circumference. At least on one end, it is naturally fitted with at least one fastening means 2 for a non-damaging and detachable arrangement of at least one garment module 22 and can, at least in sections, be made of an elastic material 19. In addition, it is naturally possible to arrange a fastening means 2 designed as a hook and loop tape 17 on one side of the wrap-around band 14 and to arrange a fastening means 2 designed as a fabric hook and loop tape 18 on the other side for retaining different garment modules 22.

[0060] For the detachable and particularly non-damaging arrangement of garment modules 22, the wrap-around band 14 either has one part of a hook and loop fastener, i.e., either a fabric hook and loop tape 18 or a hook and loop tape 17, or one part of a snap 23 as the fastening means 2, which interact with corresponding counterparts on the respective garment module 22.

[0061] FIG. 1 schematically shows a bra 1, having two cup-shaped cups 4 as a garment module 22 and a wrap-around band 14 designed as an underbust band 3. The cups 4 are interconnected by a connecting part 10. The connecting part 10 can be made, for example, of fabric. It is also possible that the connecting part 10 has a two-part design, so that the cups 4 can be separated and are connectable by means of fastening means 2 (not depicted in detail) associated with the connecting part 10. The entirety of the cups 4 and the underbust band 3 are non-damagingly and detachably interconnected by fastening means 2. The underbust band 3 can be designed to be elastic. The fastening means 2 are attached to the front side of the underbust band 3. Corresponding fastening means 2 are attached to the rear side of the entirety of the cups 4 opposite the fastening means 2 attached to the front side of the underbust band 3. The fastening means 2 are designed such that the fastening means 2 on the underbust band 3 can be non-damagingly and detachably connected to the corresponding fastening means 2 on the cups 4.

[0062] The fastening means 2 act as a hook and loop fastener and are designed as a hook and loop tape 17 and a fabric hook and loop tape 18. Alternatively, the corresponding fastening means 2 can be attached to the rear side of the underbust band 3 and to the front side of the entirety of the cups 4. The hook and loop fastener on the underbust band 3 can be designed to be elastic. In an alternative embodiment, the fastening means 2 can be designed as snaps 23, hooks 15, 24 or eyes 16 or loops. Any size combinations of underbust band 3 and cups 4 can be combined with one another and non-damagingly and detachably interconnectable by the fastening means 2. The cups 4 can be connected to the underbust band 3 at any variable side distance 5. The length of the underbust band 3 is individually adjustable in an infinite manner, depending on the underbust circumference of the bra wearer, particularly if the fastening means 2 are designed as a hook and loop fastener. The underbust band 3 can be designed with any width, according to the double arrow 7, and/or with any thickness 8. The stability or fit of the bra according to the invention is achieved by the underbust band 3. The correct length, width, and thickness of the underbust band 3 results in optimal wear comfort. Depending on the breast circumference of the bra wearer, the size of the cups 4 is designed to be variable and can be combined at variable side distances 5 with the underbust band 3. Due to retaining means 25 presently designed as hooks 24, straps 9 can be detachably fastened to the cups 4 and the underbust band 3 in a non-damaging manner by means of loops at their ends. The straps 9 preferably have a length adjustment device 11, so that the straps 9 can be adjusted to any length, depending on the body shape and size of the bra wearer. In an alternative embodiment, the straps 9 can be closed by a strap fastener 12. The thus designed straps 9 run from cup 4 to cup and form a halter-neck bra. Alternatively, the straps 9 run from one cup 4 each to a hook 24 attached to the underbust band 3 and subsequently extend over the shoulder of the bra wearer.

[0063] FIG. 2 schematically shows a bra 1 according to the invention, which comprises two triangle-shaped cups 4 as the garment module 22, and an underbust band 3. The cups 4 and the underbust band 3 are detachably interconnected in a non-damaging manner by the fastening means 2. Advantageously, the underbust band 3 is designed to be elastic. The corresponding fastening means 2 are attached in an opposite manner to the front side of the underbust band 3 and the rear side of the cups 4 and designed as a hook and loop fastener. Any size combination of underbust band 3 and cups 4 can be combined with one another and are interconnectable by corresponding fastening means 2. The cups 4 can be connected to the underbust band 3 at any variable side distance, i.e., at any distance to one another, according to the double arrow 5. As a result, the distance between the cups 4 can be adjusted to the distance between the breasts of the bra wearer. The length of the underbust band 3 is individually adjustable according to the double arrow 6. The underbust band 3 is selected in any width and/or thickness. Depending on the breast size of the bra wearer, the size of the cups 4 is variably selectable and combinable with the underbust band 3. Due to the retaining means 25, the straps 9 can be detachably fastened to the cups 4 and the underbust band 3 in a non-damaging manner. Advantageously, the straps 9 have a length adjustment device 11.

[0064] FIG. 3 shows a partial depiction of a wearer with an item of clothing 13 designed as a bikini top 1, which structurally corresponds to the bra 1 described above and requires no further description. In addition, short pants 26, for example, a bikini bottom, are shown, which can be designed as conventional pants 26 or to be modular and, in addition to the actual fabric of the pants 26, which represent a garment module 22, comprise a wrap-around band 14 designed as a hip strap 21, to which the fabric of the pants 26 is detachably fastened by means of the associated fastening means 2. A fabric panel 27 serving as a type of apron extends between the underbust band 3 and the hip strap 21, which can be attached or removed as required and is indicated by the dashed line.

[0065] According to FIG. 4, a decorative fabric as a further garment module 22 is associated with the bra 1, so that, overall, a strapless top is provided, and a garment module 22 designed as a bottom with pants 26 is arranged on the underbust band 3, wherein the bottom is detachably fastened to the underbust band 3 by means of the fastening means 2. With respect to the top, the bottom cannot slip out of position, and a uniformly appearing item of clothing 13 is provided.

[0066] According to FIG. 5, the item of clothing 13 essentially comprises a garment module 22 formed from a fabric panel 27, wherein the fabric panel 27 detachably fastened to the underbust band 3 extends over the breasts and around the nape of the wearer. In addition, a bottom comprising pants 26 is detachably fastened to the underbust band 3, said bottom extending over and covering the abdomen and the waist.

[0067] According to FIG. 6, the item of clothing 13 designed as a bikini top 1 is provided with the structure already described above. In addition, the wearer is clothed in long pants 26 which can be designed to be modular and, in addition to the actual fabric of the pants 26, which constitutes a garment module 22, comprise the wrap-around band 14 designed as a hip strap 21, to which the fabric of the pants 26 is fastened by means of associated fastening means 2.

[0068] In the depiction according to FIG. 7, short sleeves 28 are arranged on the straps 9 of the bikini top 1.

[0069] Deviating from FIG. 6, FIG. 8 shows a skirt 29 instead of pants 26, wherein the fabric of the skirt 29 can naturally also be detachably fastened to the waistband 20 by means of fastening means 2. Between the waistband 20 and the underbust band 3, a fabric panel 27 detachably held by means of fastening means 3 can be provided, which completes the item of clothing 13.

[0070] According to FIG. 9, a blouse 30 and pants 26 as the garment modules 22 are detachably fastened to the hip strap 21 by means of fastening means 2.

TABLE-US-00001 LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1. Bra or bikini 2. Fastening means 3. Underbust band 4. Cups 5. Side distance 6. Double arrow 7. Double arrow 8. Thickness 9. Strap 10. Connecting part 11. Length adjustment device 12. Strap fastener 13. Item of clothing 14. Wrap-around band 15. Hook 16. Eye 17. Hook and loop tape 18. Fabric hook and loop tape 19. Material 20. Waistband 21. Hip strap 22. Garment module 23. Snap 24. Hook 25. Retaining means 26. Pants 27. Fabric panel 28. Short sleeve 29. Skirt 30. Blouse