Waterproof pleats for active wear garment and method of forming

Details Waterproof pleats for active wear garment and method of forming Waterproof pleats for active wear garment and method of forming

1998-03-05

2000-04-25

Vanatta, Amy B.

Apparel

Body garments

Overcoats

2 93, 2108, A41D 302

Patent

active

060528265

ABSTRACT:
An outer garment for a variety of athletic endeavors is disclosed. The garment comprises an outer shell formed of a lightweight, waterproof material, and may include an inner liner material. The garment includes one or two front panels and a rear panel that are sewn together along seam lines that extend along the shoulders of the wearer; pleats extend downwardly from the seam lines and blend, or vanish, into the rear panel of the outer shell. The pleats are formed by a novel method employing the steps of cutting the folded fabric along a diagonal line, and then sewing the fabric together along the diagonal surfaces so that the pleat is watertight. The free ends of the overlapped fabric are then sealed by seam sealing tape. The tape extends downwardly below the seam. The resulting garment is form fitting, does not "bunch up" or gather about the torso of the wearer, and prevents moisture from gaining entry into the jacket through the pleats and seam lines between the front and rear panels of the garment.

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