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TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SHIRTS HAVING NECK SIZE ADJUSTING FUNCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a shirt or a blouse or the like that has a
buttoned neck portion including a dress shirt that is worn with a tie knotted
thereon under an outer wear such as a suit, a dress suit or the like, and
particularly to a shirt having neck size adjusting function that has a
neckline
worn easily and comfortably without spoiling appearance in any way.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
A dress shirt worn under an outer wear such as a suit or a dress suit
is designed on condition that a tie is knotted around a neckline. Thus, the
dress shirt is buttoned up to an uppermost part of the neckline. Retailers
prepare dress shirts having different neck measurements and sleeve lengths
(exactly a sleeve length plus half a width across shoulders) at one-centimeter
variation. Then, a user is allowed to choose the most suitable one. Still,
many people feel it tight to keep a state for a long time that he or she wears
a
dress shirt having a size exactly adjusted to his or her neck measurement
while knotting a tie thereon.
Then, Japanese Laid Open Patent Publication No. 5-302201 shows an
invention of a formal shirt or a dress shirt that can adjust a neck size and
that has a structure giving no uncomfortable feeling even if the tie is
knotted
loosely to a certain degree. In the invention related to this publication, a
slide fastener having a stopper is used in place of buttonholes.
Alternatively,
hooks or clasps used for a tabi (Japanese split-toe socks) are attached in
place
of buttons, while plural eyes or eyes for the clasps are attached in place of
the
buttonholes. Alternatively, an uppermost part of the formal shirt is fastened
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by a hook and loop fastener. Consequently, the neck measurement of the
shirt is made adjustable. Then, a collar is provided such that opposite end
portions of the collar are overlapped when the neck size of the formal shirt
is
set to the smallest one. Thus, when the neck size of the formal shirt is set
longer, the opposite end portions of the collar become closed so as to give
people no impression that the neckline is loose.
However, with the technique of the publication No. 5-302201, in case
the neckline of the formal shirt is fastened tightly to a certain degree at
the
beginning and then becomes too tight and should be set longer, the tie must
be largely loosened. Then, the slide fastener must be slid, the hook or the
clasp must again fixed on another position or the hook and loop fastener must
be separated once and then stuck together again adequately. Such an action
is conspicuous. Therefore, it is impossible to do the action particularly in
ceremonial occasions such as a marriage ceremony or a wedding reception, a
wake and a funeral, since it is ill-mannered.
Moreover, in this technique, a stiff part such as the slide fastener, the
hook and loop fastener, the eye or clasp eye is fixed on a front surface of a
neckband corresponding to a lower side of the collar on which the uppermost
button and buttonhole are provided in a normal dress shirt, respectively.
Therefore, it is possible that imprint or fading effect is generated even if
the
part is covered by the collar or that the part is seen when the collar goes up
when something or other happens. In such case, the appearance is
damaged. Moreover, there were problems that its sawing was troublesome
and that its appearance was bad if the neckline was spread widely without a
tie knotted thereon.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that enables a user to adjust a neck measurement of a
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shirt including a dress shirt to a desired length without conspicuous action,
while preventing imprint or fading effect generated on a collar due to an
adjusting part or the like or preventing a trouble that the collar goes up so
that the adjusting part or the like is seen from outside, that can be easily
sewn, and that does not deteriorate its appearance and is excellent in design
even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which an inner fold of a neckband,
which is a part of a neckline hidden under a collar in case of a shirt having
a
collar and which is a part of a neckline hidden under a neck in case of a
shirt
having a neck, is projected from a main body of the inner fold of the shirt
and
in which an uppermost button of the shirt is attached to a moving cloth at an
inside of a second buttonhole provided on the inner fold of the neckband, so
that the uppermost button is movable to a desired position in the second
buttonhole in a neckline direction. Accordingly, the neck can be adjusted to a
desired tightened state with only an action of picking and pulling the neck of
the shirt a little with fingers of one hand, while the uppermost button being
hooked on a normal buttonhole, from a state in which the neckline is most
tightened where the button is located at a position most away from the
normal buttonhole in the second buttonhole to a state in which the neckline is
most loosened where the button is located at a position nearest the side of
the
normal buttonhole in the second buttonhole.
Since the inner fold of the neckband of the shirt is projected from the
main body of the inner fold of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole is
made
long, there is provided a space from a leading end of the second buttonhole to
a leading end of the inner fold of the neckband. Therefore, the sewing work
becomes easy. Moreover, when wearing it, the protruded portion of the inner
fold of the neckband is covered and hidden by an outer fold of the neckband
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even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion, too.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. There is no
imprint or fading effect generated on the neck by a fitting part or the like.
No fitting part or the like goes up and is seen from outside. The neck can be
closed when it is cold. The neck can be opened when it is hot. Therefore,
the shirt can quickly deal with a temperature change of circumstances. The
shirt can quickly switch from a rough state in which front ends of the collar
are widely opened to a state in which the front ends of the collar are just
fitted. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably
for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting
function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and
that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a
tie
knotted thereon.
The outer fold of the neckband may be protruded from a main body of
an outer fold of the shirt. Thereby, it becomes excellent in design.
Moreover, when wearing it, the protruded portion of the inner fold of the
neckband is covered and hidden by the outer fold of the neckband even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted, Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent also in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion of the inner fold of the neckband and the outer
fold of the neckband.
A shape of the leading end of the protruded portion of the inner fold of
the neckband and the protruded portion of the outer fold of the neckband may
be an angular shape. Thereby, a shape of the moving cloth that moves inside
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the second buttonhole can be essentially a rectangular shape. Thus, its
sewing becomes easier.
The leading end of the protruded portion of the inner fold of the
neckband and the protruded portion of the outer fold of the neckband may be
a triangular shape. Thereby, an area of the protruded portion becomes small
so that it is inconspicuout, Moreover, it becomes sedate in view of design.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which the uppermost button is
attached directly to an elastic material being capable of expanding and
contracting or is attached to the moving cloth by stitching the moving cloth
on
a leading end of the elastic material, and an other end of the elastic
material
is stitched on the rear cloth of the neckband.
A rubber plate, a rubber tape, a net rubber tape, a power net or the
like can be used as the "elastic material". Thus, in case the uppermost
button is urged by the elastic material in such a direction as the neckline is
tightened while the uppermost button is hooked on the normal buttonhole
and in case of using a member having a strong tensile force is used such as
the rubber plate or the rubber tape, even if opposite ends of the neck are
picked and released with both hands so as to let the air enter into the
neckline, it returns to an original tight position by an urging force of the
elastic material when a wearer releases his or her hold.
Moreover, in case of using a member having a weak tensile force such
as a net rubber tape, if the wearer feels the neckline becoming tight and if
he
or she picks the opposite ends of the neck by both hands so as to move the
uppermost button to a desired position and loosen the neckline, the
uppermost button does not return to its original position due to a friction
with
a buttonholed portion of the second buttonhole since the urging force of the
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elastic material is weak. The uppermost button returns to the original
position while taking time and in a motion as if it does not move. Therefore,
the wearer can keep the neckline comfortable for a while. Thus, even in case
the wearer must stay in one position for a long time in attending a funeral or
the like, the wearer can keep the neckline comfortable without conspicuous
action.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The neckline can
be returned immediately to its original tight position or keep a state of
being
loose for a while by selecting the urging force of the elastic material. There
is no imprint or fading effect generated on the neck by a fitting part or the
like. No fitting part or the like goes up and is seen from outside. Moreover,
it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily
sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
It may be such that a vertical tape is attached to the rear cloth of the
inner fold of the neckband and a horizontal tape is sewed on a rear side of
the
elastic material or the moving cloth while being passed under the vertical
tape so as to move horizontally, thereby regulating a sway in a vertical
direction of the elastic material or the moving cloth. Thereby, the elastic
material or the moving cloth does not sway up and down but can move
smoothly when it moves along the neckline. Accordingly, the neckline can be
loosened at once and there is no fear that somebody notices such action.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. It can be worn
comfortably for many hours. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
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widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A horizontal tape may have opposite ends, which are spaced at an
interval corresponding to a length of the second buttonhole, stitched on the
rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband under the elastic material or the
moving cloth at positions corresponding to the second buttonhole, and the
vertical tape may have an upper end and a lower end sewn on a rear side of
the elastic material or the moving cloth while being passed through a spaced
part defined between the opposite ends of the horizontal tape. Thereby, the
elastic material or the moving cloth does not sway up and down but can move
smoothly when it moves along the neckline. Accordingly, the neckline can be
loosened at once and there is no fear that somebody notices such action.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A horizontal oblong tape may have only a left end sewn on the rear
cloth of the inner fold of the neckband under the elastic material or the
moving cloth at a position corresponding to the second buttonhole, the
vertical
oblong tape may have an upper end and a lower end sewn on a rear side of
the elastic material or the moving cloth while being passed through a spaced
part defined between the opposite ends of the horizontal tape, the vertical
tape may be attached to the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband at a
position corresponding to a right end of the second buttonhole, and the right
end of the horizontal oblong tape may be sewn on the rear side of the elastic
material or the moving cloth. Thereby, a moving range of the uppermost
button is restricted at the right and left ends, so that there is no fear that
an
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excessive force is applied to the elastic material. Moreover, the uppermost
button can be moved smoothly in the second buttonhole.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
It can be such that a tape bent into an angle shape is sewn on the
elastic material or the moving cloth at a bent line, opposite ends of the tape
being sewn on the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband, and right and
left parts of the tape located at the sewn bent line being folded into tucks.
Thereby, when the uppermost button is pulled in the second buttonhole in
such a direction as to loosen the neckline, the tucks at the center of the
tape
are separated up and down. Therefore, its play is lessened. Accordingly,
even if the uppermost button is pulled forcibly toward an outside of the
second buttonhole, there hardly takes place a so-called "breaking-out" that
part of the moving cloth or the elastic material to which the uppermost button
is fitted goes out the second buttonhole following such action. Moreover,
since the center part of the tape is folded into the tucks, a returning action
improves when the tensile force of the elastic material is strong.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, the
breaking-out is hard to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A back fabric may be sewn on an inside of the rear cloth of the
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neckband, and the vertical tape and/or the horizontal oblong tape or the angle
shaped tape may be sewn only on the back fabric. Thereby, a stitching
thread for these members is never exposed to a front surface of the rear cloth
of the inner fold of the neckband. It is only a thread for stitching the other
end of the elastic material that is exposed. The elastic material cannot be
durable only by being stitched on the lining cloth alone. Therefore, the
appearance improves.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which a relatively stiff padding is
stuck
on an inside of the neckband so as to surround the second buttonhole, the
relatively stiff padding has a slot opened at a portion corresponding to the
second buttonhole, the moving cloth is provided at the inside of the inner
fold
of the neckband so as to move separately from the inner fold of the neckband,
and the uppermost button is stitched on the moving cloth with a suitable
length of a thread base or a base-winding, which is stiffly wound and fixed on
the thread base of the button, so as to be taken out of the second buttonhole.
A Vilene padding (a non-woven cloth padding made of polyester, nylon
or the like and having various thicknesses), an rover padding (also called as
a
belt padding or simply a padding made of a fabric padding polyester, for
example, and having various textures from soft to hard) or the like can be
used as the "relatively stiff padding".
Thereby, since there is a relatively stiff padding stuck around the
second buttonhole, the second buttonhole cannot move freely, so that the
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"breaking-out" can be prevented effectively.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is hard to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the moving cloth may
include a padding and a fabric covering the padding, the fabric being a same
fabric as the shirt or other kind of a fabric. A Vilene padding, an rover
padding or the like as described above may be used as the "padding". The
padding has large irregularities on the front surface and the irregularities
on
the front surface of the fabric are small. Then, in case of using the one
covering the padding with the fabric as the moving cloth, specially in case of
sticking a relatively stiff padding, which has a slot opened at a portion of
the
second buttonhole, on around the second buttonhole from inside, an
appropriate friction is generated between the fabric having the small
irregularities on the front surface of the moving cloth and the large
irregularities on the front surface of the relatively stiff padding.
Therefore,
the moving cloth can be stopped at or moved to a proper position of the second
buttonhole.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is hard to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
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According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which the moving cloth made of a
padding alone that is provided at the inside of the inner fold of the neckband
so as to move separately from the inner fold of the neckband, the uppermost
button being stitched on the moving cloth with a suitable length of a thread
base or a base-winding, which is stiffly wound and fixed on the thread base of
the button a relatively large and stiff padding is attached around a portion
at
which the second buttonhole is to be formed from an inside of the front cloth
of the inner fold of the neckband or a relatively small and stiff padding is
attached at a portion where the second buttonhole is formed from above the
relatively large and stiff padding, while the relatively small and stiff
padding
being cut into a length corresponding to a length of the second buttonhole a
fabric of a same fabric as the shirt or other fabric is stuck or sewn on the
relatively large and stiff padding, while the fabric having such a dimension
as
to cover the relatively large and stiff padding as a whole, or a fabric of a
same
fabric as the shirt or other fabric is stuck or sewn on a portion where the
second buttonhole is formed, while the fabric having a dimension
corresponding to the length of the second buttonhole or the fabric is stuck or
sewn on the relatively small and stiff padding from above the relatively small
stiff padding, while the fabric having such a dimension as to cover the
relatively large and stiff padding as a whole or such a dimension as to cover
the relatively small and stiff padding as a whole, the second button hole is
formed thereafter and the uppermost button is positioned at an outside of the
second buttonhole.
That is, to the contrary, the circumference of the second buttonhole is
made of the front surface of the fabric, while the moving cloth is made of the
padding, by use of a good compatibility of the above-mentioned padding and
the fabric. Thereby, an appropriate friction is generated between the fabric
having the small irregularities on the front surface of the fabric around the
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second buttonhole and the large irregularities on the front surface of the
padding constituting the moving cloth. Therefore, the moving cloth can be
stopped at or moved to a proper position of the second buttonhole. It is
determined so as to generate the most suitable friction force according to a
material or the like of the shirt whether to attach a relatively small stiff
padding additionally on the relatively large stiff padding attached inside the
front cloth of the neckband.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is hard to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which the moving cloth may be made
by cutting a fabric or a material joining a fabric to a relatively stiff
padding
into a shape of the moving cloth by a laser cutting or a heat cutting.
Thereby, a circumference of the moving cloth is hardened by heat of the laser
cutting or the heat cutting, so that it is never frayed. There are obtained
advantages that a step of sewing machine stitching for making the moving
cloth can be omitted and that a thickness of the moving cloth can be thin.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action and fabrication is
easy Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that
can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is
excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie
knotted
thereon.
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A relatively stiff padding may be stuck on an side of the second
buttonhole as a whole of a leading end portion of the inner fold of the
neckband including the protruded portion, the relatively stiff padding having
a slot opened at a portion corresponding to the second buttonhole. Thereby,
the leading end portion of the inner fold of the neckband is reinforced by the
relatively stiff padding entirely at the second buttonhole side. Therefore,
the
second buttonhole cannot be deformed freely, so that the breaking-out is
harder to take place. Moreover, the leading end portion of the neckband is
given a tension so as to increase the friction with the moving cloth, so that
the
uppermost button can be fixed at a desired position of the second buttonhole.
If necessary, it can be picked and tightened by fingertips. Moreover, there
are no wrinkles or bends generated on a moving area of the moving cloth, so
that the moving cloth can be moved smoothly.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, the
breaking-out is harder to take place. The neck can be tightened when it is
cold and widened when it is hot, thereby responding quickly to temperature
change of circumstance. The shirt can switch from a rough state in which
the leading ends of the collar are widely opened to a formal state in which
the
leading ends of the collar are just matched. Consequently, the neck-size-
adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A relatively stiff padding may be sewn on a rear side of the moving
cloth. Thereby, an overall stiffness of the moving cloth increases, so that
the
breaking-out is still harder to take place. Moreover, since the moving cloth
can move smoothly inside the leading end portions of the inner fold of the
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neckband, the neckline can be adjusted with a slight force by picking it with
fingertips.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A thin heat-resistant plastic plate may be used instead of the
relatively stiff padding. The heat-resistant plastic means a plastic material
that is not softened up to about 200°C in a narrow sense. Such material
can
be used instead of the relatively stiff padding for a dress shirt or the like
made of a cotton, which has the highest ironing temperature (about
200°C).
In a broad sense, it includes a plastic material that has a lower softening
temperature (about 100 to about 180°C). An ironing temperature of a
dress shirt or the like made of a polyester is low such as about 160 to 180
Moreover, the heat-resistant plastic is not directly ironed but indirectly
heated via a cloth therebetween. Then, a temperature of the heat-resistant
plastic is thought to be so much lower than expected.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A thin heat-resistant plastic plate may be used instead of the moving
cloth, and the uppermost button may be stitched and taken out of the second
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buttonhole via a suitable length of a thread base or a base-winding.
The heat-resistant plastic means a plastic material that is not
softened up to about 200 °C in a narrow sense, as described above.
Specifically, it includes a polyvinylidene chloride, a copolymer of the
polyvinylidene chloride and a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) used for a PET bottle. In a broad sense, it includes a
plastic material that has a lower softening temperature (about 100°C to
about 180°C). An ironing temperature of a dress shirt or the like made
of a
polyester is low such as about 160°C to 180°C. Moreover, the
heat-resistant
plastic is not directly ironed but indirectly heated via a cloth therebetween.
Then, a temperature of the heat-resistant plastic is thought to be so much
lower than expected. Accordingly, the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) can be used
depending on a kind or thickness of the cloth of the shirt.
These heat-resistant plastic plates can be sewn by a sewing machine
if they are not so much thick. Therefore, the uppermost button can be
stitched thereon by a hand sewing needle or a button sewing machine.
Theses plastic plates have a moderate stiffness, so that the breaking-out
never takes place without using a vertical tape or a horizontal tape or the
like
for preventing the breaking-out.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
A cloth tape may be sewn on the heat-resistant plastic plate used
instead of the moving cloth, and the uppermost button may be stitched on the
cloth tape alone or on both of the cloth tape and the heat-resistant plastic
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plate and taken out of the second buttonhole via a suitable length of a thread
base or a base-winding. The heat-resistant plastic plate can be sewn by a
sewing machine if they are not so much thick. Therefore, the uppermost
button can be stitched thereon by a hand sewing needle or a button sewing
machine. It has a moderate stiffness, so that it has an advantage that the
breaking-out never takes place without using a vertical tape or a horizontal
tape or the like for preventing the breaking-out. However, if the uppermost
button is taken off, it is hard for a consumer to reattach. Then, the cloth
tape is sewn on the heat-resistant plastic plate, so that even the consumer
can reattach easily the uppermost button when it is taken off.
The cloth tape may have only the opposite ends stitched on the heat-
resistant plastic plate used instead of the moving cloth, while the center
being
spaced or floated from the heat-resistant plastic plate, so that the uppermost
button is stitched on the cloth tape alone. Alternatively, the circumference
of
the cloth tape may be stitched on the heat-resistant plastic plate so as to be
in
close contact with the heat-resistant plastic plate, while the uppermost
button
is stitched via a thread penetrating the cloth tape and the heat-resistant
plastic plate. In the former case, it is easy for the consumer to reattach the
uppermost button on the cloth tape alone when the uppermost button is
taken off. However, there is a disadvantage that a breaking-out is possibly
generated by a space or floating of the cloth tape. On the other hand, in the
latter case, since the cloth tape is in close contact with the heat-resistant
plastic plate, it seems that it is hard for the consumer to reattach the
uppermost button on the cloth tape alone. However, a needlepoint slides on
the heat-resistant plastic plate, so that he or she can reattach the uppermost
button on the cloth tape alone more easily than expected.
Moreover, a long cloth tape is sewn so as to be protruded from one end
of the heat-resistant plastic plate, so that the protruded portion functions
as a
stopper. Consequently, a number of parts decreases, thereby leading to
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shortening the steps and cost reduction.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. Moreover, even if
the uppermost button is taken off, it can be reattached easily. At the same
time, the stopper can be attached. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which an elastic material that is
capable of expanding and contracting is sewn on one of the moving cloth
including one made by cutting out by a laser cutting or a heat cutting, the
moving cloth with the relatively stiff padding sewn on the rear side, the
moving cloth with the heat-resistant plastic plate sewn on the rear side and
the heat-resistant plastic plate, and an other end of the elastic material is
sewn on the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband.
A rubber plate, a rubber tape, a net rubber tape, a power net or the
like can be used as the "elastic material". Thus, in case the uppermost
button is urged by the elastic material in such a direction as the neckline is
tightened while the uppermost button is hooked on the normal buttonhole
and in case of using a member having a strong tensile force is used such as
the rubber plate or the rubber tape, even if opposite ends of the neck are
picked and released with both hands so as to let the air enter into the
neckline, it returns to an original tight position by an urging force of the
elastic material when a wearer releases his or her hold.
Moreover, in case of using a member having a weak tensile force such
as a net rubber tape, if the wearer feels the neckline becoming tight and if
he
or she picks the opposite ends of the neck by both hands so as to move the
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uppermost button to a desired position and loosen the neckline, the
uppermost button does not return to its original position due to a friction
with
a buttonholed portion of the second buttonhole since the urging force of the
elastic material is weak. The uppermost button returns to the original
position while taking time and in a motion as if it does not move. Therefore,
the wearer can keep the neckline comfortable for a while. Thus, even in case
the wearer must stay in one position for a long time in attending a funeral or
the like, the wearer can keep the neckline comfortable without conspicuous
action.
Furthermore, in case of using a member having a weak tensile force
such as a net rubber tape, if the neckline is switched from a state in which
it
is most tightened to a state in which it is loosened to a desired position,
the
uppermost button can be stopped at such position by a friction between a
buttonholed portion of the second buttonhole and a thick one such as the
moving cloth or the like, particularly the moving cloth with the relatively
stiff
padding sewn on the rear side or the moving cloth with the heat-resistant
plastic plate sewn on the rear side. Then, if necessary, the leading ends of
the collar and the neckband can be closed only by picking them by the
fingertips.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt
can
be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An elastic material that is capable of expanding and contracting is
sewn on one of one end of the moving cloth, one end of the moving cloth with
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the relatively stiff padding sewn on the rear side, one end of the moving
cloth
with the heat-resistant plastic plate sewn on the rear side and one end of the
heat-resistant plastic plate, an other end of the elastic material is sewn on
the
rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband so as to urge the uppermost
button
in such a direction as to tighten the neckline, a stopper made of a non-
stretch
cloth is sewn on one of an other end of the moving cloth, an other end of the
moving cloth with the relatively stiff padding sewn on the rear side, an other
end of the moving cloth with the heat-resistant plastic plate sewn on the rear
side and an other end of the heat-resistant plastic plate, and an other end of
the stopper is sewn on the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband so as
to
regulate a movement of the uppermost button in a such direction as to
tighten the neckline.
Thereby, even in case of using the member having a strong tensile
force such as a rubber plate or a rubber tape as the elastic material, the
uppermost button is not too much pulled and can be maintained at a balanced
position. In case of using a member having a weak tensile force such as a
net rubber tape, if the neckline is switched from a positioned that is
regulated
most by the stopper in which it is most tightened to a state in which it is
loosened to a desired position, the uppermost button can be stopped at such
position by a friction between a buttonholed portion of the second buttonhole
and a thick one such as the moving cloth or the like, particularly the moving
cloth with the relatively stiff padding sewn on the rear side or the moving
cloth with the heat-resistant plastic plate sewn on the rear side.
Consequently, a desired tightening state can be obtained. Moreover, the
breaking-out becomes still harder to take place by the stopper. Then, if
necessary, the leading ends of the collar and the neckband can be closed only
by picking them by the fingertips.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
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is still harder to take place. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt
can
be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
One of the moving cloth, the moving cloth with the relatively stiff
padding sewn on the rear side, the moving cloth with the heat-resistant
plastic plat sewn on the rear side and the heat-resistant plastic plate may be
sewn on a long elastic material that is capable of expanding and contracting,
and opposite ends of the elastic material may be sewn respectively on the rear
cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby, one of the elastic materials
serves similarly as the stopper, so that there are obtained the same functions
and effects as the stopper is sewn thereon with a resultant easy sewing.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt
can
be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to an eighth aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which an end portion of the
elastic material is sewn on a padding material without being sewn directly on
the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband, the padding material is
joined
by adhesion to the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband, and an upper
end and a lower end of the padding material are both sewn at the time when
the rear cloth and the front cloth of the inner fold of the neckband are sewn
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together. A Vilene padding (a non-woven cloth padding made of polyester,
nylon or the like and having various thicknesses), an rover padding (also
called as a belt padding or simply a padding made of a fabric padding
polyester, for example, and having various textures from soft to hard) or the
like can be used as the "padding material". The Vilene padding has a soft
padding and a hard padding. However, in general, the soft padding and the
hard padding mean a soft padding and a hard padding of the Inver padding.
Thereby, a stitching thread at the end portion of the elastic material
is prevented from being seen from outside, so that the same seam as the
normal shirt is seen from outside. Moreover, if the upper and lower ends of
the padding material are sewn at the time when the rear cloth and the front
cloth of the inner fold of the neckband are sewn, it is never taken off even
if
an adhered surface is peeled off through a repeated washing or the like.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. An unnecessary
seam is not seen from outside, thereby improving its appearance.
Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a
long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function
that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is
excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie
knotted
thereon.
A padding material of the neckband may be joined by adhesion to an
inside of the rear cloth of the neckband after an end portion of the elastic
material is sewn on the padding material of the neckband. The "neckband
padding" is a padding material adhered to an inside of an overall
circumference of the rear cloth of the neckband. If the end portion of the
elastic material is sewn on a predetermined position before the neckband
padding is adhered to the inside of the rear cloth of the neckband, the
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stitching thread of the end portion of the neckband is not seen from the
outside. Then, the same seam as the normal shirt is seen from the outside.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. An unnecessary
seam is not seen from outside, thereby improving its appearance.
Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a
long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function
that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is
excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie
knotted
thereon.
The heat-resistant plastic plate may be covered with a fabric.
Thereby, even if the heat-resistant plastic plate is thin, it becomes hard to
bend. Moreover, even in case the heat-resistant plastic plate portion is seen
from the second buttonhole, it is covered with the fabric, so that the light
is
reflected on the surface of the plastic plate. Consequently, there is no fear
of
giving an unpleasant feeling.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Consequently, there is no fear of giving an
unpleasant feeling. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting
function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and
that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a
tie
knotted thereon.
The heat-resistant plastic plate may have minute irregularities on a
front surface thereof. Thereby, even if case the heat-resistant plastic plate
portion is seen from the second buttonhole and even if it is not covered with
a
fabric, the light is not reflected on the surface of the plastic plate.
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Consequently, there is no fear of giving an unpleasant feeling.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is still harder to take place. Consequently, there is no fear of giving an
unpleasant feeling. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting
function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and
that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a
tie
knotted thereon.
According to a ninth aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which the uppermost button is stitched
on the elastic material or the moving cloth via a suitable length of a thread
base or a base-winding and taken out of the second buttonhole, the second
buttonhole is impregnated with a thermosetting resin and heat-cured. The
thermosetting resin includes an epoxy resin, a melamine resin, a phenol
resin, an urethane resin or the like. However, since a thread stitching the
uppermost button is in friction with the second buttonhole many times, there
is a fear that the thread is broken. Therefore, a resin that has an elasticity
after hot-curing is preferable. As described above, the second buttonhole is
hardened, so that the breaking-out is hard to take place.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is hard to take place. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt can be
worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The uppermost button may be stitched on the elastic material or the
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moving cloth via a suitable length of a thread base or a base-winding, and the
uppermost button may be taken out of the second buttonhole that has been
buttonholed with a thread made of a synthetic resin.
In recent years, a synthetic resin thread that has a moderate tension
and that is strong for heat has begun to be used. The second buttonhole
buttonholed by such synthetic resin thread is hard to be deformed.
Accordingly, the breaking-out is hard to take place.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The breaking-out
is hard to take place. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt can be
worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An expansion-preventing material may be sewn on opposite ends of
the elastic material so as to regulate an expansion of the elastic material.
Thereby, even if a large tensile force is applied to the elastic material by
some
reason, the elastic material is expanded only up to a length of the expansion-
preventing material. Consequently, an excessive stress is never applied,
thereby never shortening the life of the elastic material unnecessarily.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The elastic
material can be long lasting. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt
can be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
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According to a tenth aspect of the invention, there is provided a shirt
having neck size adjusting function in which a horizontal tape is extended at
a position of the second buttonhole inside the inner fold of the neckband in a
length larger than the second buttonhole, while its opposite ends being sewn
on the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband, two vertical oblong tapes
are sewn near an upper end and a lower end of the horizontal tape so as to
hold a hollow portion of the horizontal tape therebetween and so as to be
move along the horizontal tape, and a button is stitched on one of the two
vertical oblong tapes that is located at a front side and taken out of the
second
button hole. Thereby, the friction increases between the two vertical oblong
tapes and the horizontal tape, so that the uppermost button becomes hard to
be displaced from a position where it is moved once. Moreover, since no
elastic material is used, the structure becomes simple with a resultant cost
reduction.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The structure is
simple with a resultant cost reduction. Consequently, the neck-size-
adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The horizontal tapes may be provided in two in number, and the two
vertical oblong tapes may be sewn near the upper ends and the lower ends of
the two horizontal tapes so as to move along the two horizontal tapes.
Thereby, the friction increases between the two vertical oblong tapes and the
two horizontal oblong tapes, so that the uppermost button becomes harder to
be displaced from a position where it is moved once. Moreover, if necessary,
the leading ends of the collar and the neckband can be closed just by picking
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them with the fingertips.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The structure is
simple with a resultant cost reduction. Consequently, the neck-size-
adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time. Moreover, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The horizontal tape may be sewn only on a lining cloth that is sewn
on an inside of the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby,
stitching threads at the opposite ends of the horizontal tape are not exposed
on the front surface of the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband.
Moreover, since no elastic material is used, any stitching thread is not
exposed to the front surface of the rear cloth of the inner fold of the
neckband
in any way, so that the shirt has the same appearance as the normal shirt.
Consequently, the appearance improves very much.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The structure is
simple with a resultant cost reduction. Moreover, its appearance is very
good. Furthermore, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function
that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is
excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie
knotted
thereon.
A stopper may be sewn on one end of the moving cloth or the heat-
resistant plastic plate so as not to regulate normally a movement of the
moving cloth or the heat-resistant plastic plate, and an other end of the
stopper is sewn on an end of the inner fold of the neckband. The moving
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cloth or the heat-resistant plastic plate is normally regulated from moving in
the second buttonhole by the stitched uppermost button. However, if the
uppermost button is taken off, it can move freely in the inner fold of the
neckband, so that it becomes difficult to return it to an original position.
Still, with such stopper attached thereto, the moving cloth or the heat-
resistant plastic plate can be returned to the original position by drawing or
pulling the stopper, so that the uppermost button can be reattached.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. Moreover, it is easy to reattach the uppermost button if
it is taken off. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting
function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and
that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a
tie
knotted thereon.
According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which a through hole that is
prevented from fraying is provided on the rear cloth at a rear side of the
inner
fold of the neckband and at a position of the uppermost button in a state in
which no force is applied to the moving cloth or its substitute. The through
hole is provided in case of the uppermost button being taken off. If a
consumer reattaches the uppermost button to the moving cloth or the
substitute thereof, he or she widens the second buttonhole provided on the
front cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. Then, he or she scoops with a
needle having a stitching thread a position where the uppermost button is to
be located in a state in which no force is applied to the moving cloth or the
substitute thereof. At this time; if he or she scoops deeply, the needle
scoops
even the rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. Consequently, there is
a fear that the uppermost button is sewn on the rear cloth of the inner fold
of
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the neckband.
Then, the through hole that is not frayed is provided on the rear cloth
at the rear side of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby, the consumer
passes the needle through the through hole and checks it without scooping
action from the beginning so as not to scoop the rear cloth. The consumer
repeats such action several times so as to stitch the uppermost button on the
moving cloth or the substitute thereof. Thus, the consumer can reattach the
uppermost button easily without fail. A buttonholed hole in a shape of a
chrysanthemum, a ring hole of a metal or a plastic or the like may be used as
the non-frayed through hole.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the consumer can easily
and surely reattach the uppermost button if it is taken off. The neckline of
the shirt including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length
without
a conspicuous action. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size
adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
One or all of the uppermost button or a substitute thereof, the moving
cloth or a substitute thereof and the thread base, the base-winding or a
substitute thereof connecting both the uppermost button or the substitute
thereof and the moving cloth or the substitute thereof may be made of a
plastic, an elastomer, a rubber, a wood, a ceramic or a glass.
For example, the uppermost button or the substitute thereof may be
made of a metal. The substitute of the thread base or the base-winding may
be a string-like material made of a rubber. If the uppermost button, the
moving cloth and the part connecting the both are made of an integrally
molded plastic, a mass-production is possible, thereby leading to a large cost
reduction. Moreover, if the uppermost button or the substitute thereof and
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the substitute of the thread base or the base-winding are made of the metal,
the wood, the ceramic, the glass or the like, the shirt become beautiful in
appearance and excellent in ornament.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action, and the mass-production is made possible. Moreover, the
shirt can be excellent in ornament and can be worn comfortably for a long
time. Furthermore, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function
that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is
excellent in design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie
knotted
thereon.
According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which an inner fold of a neckband
of the shirt is protruded from an inner fold main body of the shirt, an
uppermost button of the shirt is attached to a short bar-shaped elastomer, the
short bar-shaped elastomer is passed through a second buttonhole provided
on the inner fold of the neckband, a lower end of the short bar-shaped
elastomer is expanded and adhered to a plastic plate, an elastomer plate is
adhered to a circumference of the plastic plate, and the elastomer plate is
stitched on a rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. With such
structure, the uppermost button can be moved in the second buttonhole in a
neckline direction by a deforming force of the elastomer plate. If a force is
stopped to apply, the uppermost button returns to its original position by an
elastic force of the elastomer plate.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be loosened without a conspicuous action and
returns to its original tight position. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
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its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and an uppermost button may be attached to
a short bar-shaped elastomer. The short bar-shaped elastomer may be
passed through a second buttonhole provided on an inner fold of a neckband,
and a lower end of the short bar-shaped elastomer may be expanded and
adhered to a plastic plate. An elastic material may be adhered to one end of
the plastic plate. The elastic material may be stitched on a rear cloth of the
inner fold of the neckband. With such structure, the uppermost button can
be moved in the second buttonhole in a neckline direction by a stretching
force of the elastic material. If a force is stopped to apply, the uppermost
button returns to its original position by a stretchy force of the elastomer
plate.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be loosened without a conspicuous action and
returns to its original tight position. Moreover, it becomes a shirt having
neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate
its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and an uppermost button may be attached to
a short bar-shaped elastomer. The short bar-shaped elastomer may be
passed through a second buttonhole provided on a neckband, and a lower end
of the short bar-shaped elastomer may be adhered to a thin plastic plate. A
guide plate having a slot-shaped groove and a rectangular groove may cover
the small thin plastic plate so that a lower portion of the short-bar-shaped
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elastomer slides along the slot-shaped groove of the guide plate and that the
small thin plastic plate slides along the rectangular groove of the guide
plate.
A thin plastic plate or a relatively stiff padding material may block off a
rear
side of the guide plate. Accordingly, if the uppermost button is attached
inside the neckband so that a sliding direction is conformed to a longitudinal
direction of the second buttonhole, the uppermost button can slide in the
second buttonhole and can be stopped at a desired position by a friction
between the lower end portion of the short bar-shaped elastomer and the slot-
shaped groove. Then, if necessary, a front space between the leading ends of
the collar or the neckband can be closed only by picking them with fingertips.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action and the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time.
Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be
easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in
design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The second buttonhole may be inclined with an inner end side of the
inner fold of the neckband slightly lower.
The uppermost button is stopped at a desired position in the second
buttonhole, for example, by sticking the relatively stiff padding around the
second buttonhole so as to adjust the friction with the uppermost button and
adjust the elastic force of the elastic material. However, if the second
buttonhole is provided horizontally, the uppermost buttonhole does not return
well to the inside of the inner fold of the neckband. Then, the inventor
devoted himself to experiments and study and found that, if the second
buttonhole is inclined with the inside located lower, the uppermost button
returns well to the inside of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby, the
inventor has made the present invention based on such knowledge.
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Specifically, the length of the second buttonhole is about 1.2 cm to 2.0 cm.
Then, if the inner end of the second buttonhole is about 2 mm lower, the
uppermost button returns to the inside of the inner fold of the neckband well.
Thereby, the front space between the leading ends of the collar can be closed
only by picking them with the fingertips if necessary.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action and the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time.
Moreover, it becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be
easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in
design even if the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The second buttonhole may be provided such that an inner end of the
second buttonhole is located away from the inner fold of the neckband toward
an outside of the inner fold of the neckband from a position just under a base
end portion of the inner fold of the neckband and a collar joined together.
Even if the inner end of the second buttonhole is located just under the base
end portion of the inner fold of the neckband and the collar, the front space
between the leading ends of the collar can be opened by moving the
uppermost button toward the outer end of the second buttonhole and hooking
it on the outer end of the normal buttonhole. Accordingly, the front space
between the leading ends of the collar can be opened more widely by
prolonging the length of the second buttonhole. However, if the second
buttonhole is elongate too much, the appearance becomes worse. Moreover,
the second buttonhole is easy to be opened and the breaking-out tends to take
place. In contrast, if the second buttonhole is shifted outward so as to
enlarge the largest opening width, the length of the second buttonhole is kept
short as it is. Moreover, the appearance is kept good and no breaking-out
takes place.
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An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and an uppermost button of the shirt may be
stitched on a retainer while a suitable length of a thread base or a base-
winding thereof being passed through a second buttonhole provided on a front
cloth of an inner fold of a neckband so that the uppermost button is capable
of
moving to a desired position in the second buttonhole in a neckline direction.
If the thread base or the base-winding is made into the suitable length, the
uppermost button can be stopper at a desired position in the second
buttonhole by use of a friction between the front cloth of the inner fold of
the
neckband and the stopper. Moreover, it has a simple structure that does not
use any stopper or elastic material, so that it can be manufactured easily and
at low costs.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs. Moreover,
the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes
a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does
not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and an uppermost button or a substitute
thereof and a retainer may be connected via a leg portion passing through a
second buttonhole provided on a front cloth of an inner fold of a neckband so
that the uppermost button or the substitute thereof is capable of moving to a
desired position in the second buttonhole in a neckline direction. The
uppermost button gets out of sight if a tie is knotted in the neck-size-
adjustable shirt. Thus, a member other than a button may be used. Even if
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the tie is not knotted, in case a bright member such as a metal or a ceramic
is
used instead of the uppermost button, the shirt becomes excellent in
ornament. A member connecting the uppermost button or the substitute
thereof with the retainer is not limited to the thread base or the base-
winding. As long as it has a suitable length and strength, any member may
be used. Moreover, it has a simple structure that does not use any stopper or
elastic material, so that it can be manufactured easily and at low costs.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs. Moreover,
the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes
a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does
not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which an inner fold of the
neckband of the shirt is protruded from an inner fold main body of the shirt
and an uppermost button of the shirt is stitched on a retainer while a
suitable
length of a thread base or a base-winding thereof being passed through a
neckband-penetrating buttonhole provided on an inner fold of a neckband so
that the uppermost button is capable of moving to a desired position in the
neckband-penetrating buttonhole in a neckline direction.
Each of the second buttonholes described heretofore is provided on
the front cloth of the inner fold of the neckband and does not pass through
the
rear cloth of the inner fold of the neckband. Therefore, a work inside the
inner fold of the neckband is necessary, so that it is hard for a consumer to
change an internal structure easily.
However, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
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invention, the neckband-penetrating buttonhole is provided so as to pass
through the inner fold of the neckband. The uppermost button and the
retainer are connected with the thread base or the base-winding that passes
through the neckband-penetrating buttonhole. Accordingly, no work inside
the inner fold of the neckband is necessary, so that the manufacture is made
easier with a resultant cost reduction. Moreover, the uppermost button or
the retainer can be changed easily to another member in accordance with a
taste of a consumer.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs. Moreover,
the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes
a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does
not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and an uppermost button or a substitute
thereof and a retainer may be connected via a leg portion passing through a
neckband-penetrating buttonhole provided on an inner fold of a neckband so
that the uppermost button or the substitute thereof is capable of moving to a
desired position in the neckband-penetrating buttonhole in a neckline
direction. The uppermost button gets out of sight if a tie is knotted in the
neck-size-adjustable shirt. Thus, a member other than a button may be
used. Even if the tie is not knotted, in case a bright member such as a metal
or a ceramic is used instead of the uppermost button, the shirt becomes
excellent in ornament. Any member may be used as the leg portion
connecting the uppermost button or the substitute thereof with the retainer
may be is not limited to the thread base or the base-winding, as long as it
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a suitable length and strength. Moreover, it has a simple structure that does
not use any stopper or elastic material, so that it can be manufactured easily
and at low costs.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs, while being
made excellent in terms of ornament. Moreover, the wearer can wear it
comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes a shirt having neck
size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not deteriorate its
appearance and that is excellent in design even if the neckline is spread
widely without a tie knotted thereon.
The retainer may be a button larger than the uppermost button. If
the button is used as the retainer, it can be connected easily with the
uppermost button with a thread base or a base-winding. If a button larger
than the uppermost button is used, there is no fear that it slips through the
second buttonhole or the neckband-penetrating buttonhole thereby to be
taken off. Moreover, since the button is easy to slide on the cloth of the
shirt,
it can be moved smoothly in the second buttonhole or the neckband-
penetrating buttonhole.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs. Moreover,
the wearer can wear it comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes
a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does
not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
One or all of the substitute of the uppermost button, the retainer and
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the leg portion is made of a metal, a plastic, an elastomer, a rubber, a wood,
a
ceramic or a glass.
For example, the uppermost button or the substitute thereof may be
made of a metal. The leg portion may be a string-like material made of a
rubber or a hard plastic. If the substitute portion of the uppermost button,
the leg portion and the retainer portion are made of an integrally molded
plastic, a mass-production is possible, thereby leading to a large cost
reduction. Moreover, if the substitute of the uppermost button and the leg
portion are made of the metal, the wood, the ceramic, the glass or the like,
the
shirt become beautiful in appearance and excellent in ornament. If the leg
portion is made of the elastomer or the rubber, it is capable of expanding and
contracting.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action. It can be manufactured easily at low costs, while being
made excellent in terms of ornament. Moreover, the shirt can be excellent in
ornament and can be worn comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it
becomes a shirt having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn,
that does not deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even
if
the neckline is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, there is provided a
shirt having neck size adjusting function in which an inner fold of the
neckband of the shirt is protruded from an inner fold main body of the shirt
and a loop made of an elastic material is attached to an outer fold end of a
neckband of the shirt, and an engaging member is attached to such a position
of the inner fold of the neckband as the loop is engaged with the engaging
member with a suitable urging force when the shirt is worn.
Thereby, if the uppermost button is hooked on the normal buttonhole
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of the outer fold of the neckband and the loop made of the elastic material is
hooked on the engaging member of the inner fold of the neckband, in case the
neck part is opened within a length of the normal buttonhole and in case the
elastic force of the loop is set strong, the neck part returns in itself to a
tight
position when the wearer releases his or her hold. If a friction force between
the normal buttonhole and the uppermost button is made stronger by
shortening the thread base or the base-winding than the elastic force of the
loop, the neck part is restrained at a desired position when the neck part is
opened within a length of the normal buttonhole. Then, the neck part
returns to a tight position by picking it with the fingertips.
Since the loop made of the elastic material and the engaging member
of the inner fold of he neckband are hidden under the collar, they never
deteriorate the appearance. Moreover, a rubber, a rubber cord, a shirred
rubber or the like may be used as the "elastic material". A button, a hook or
a snap or the like may be used as the "engaging member".
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action even if no second buttonhole or neckband-penetrating
buttonhole is provided. Moreover, the shirt can be excellent in ornament and
can be worn comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes a shirt
having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline
is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
An inner fold of the neckband of the shirt may be protruded from an
inner fold main body of the shirt and a loop made of an elastic material may
be attached to an end of the inner fold of the neckband, and an engaging
member may be attached to such a position at a rear side of the outer fold of
the neckband as the loop is engaged with the engaging member with a
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suitable urging force when the shirt is worn. Thereby, if the uppermost
button is hooked on the normal buttonhole of the outer fold of the neckband
and the loop made of the elastic material is hooked on the engaging member
at the rear side of the outer fold of the neckband, in case the neck part is
opened within a length of the normal buttonhole and in case the elastic force
of the loop is set strong, the neck part returns in itself to a tight position
when
the wearer releases his or her hold. If a friction force between the normal
buttonhole and the uppermost button is made stronger by shortening the
thread base or the base-winding than the elastic force of the loop, the neck
part is restrained at a desired position when the neck part is opened within a
length of the normal buttonhole. Then, the neck part returns to a tight
position by picking it with the fingertips.
Since the loop made of the elastic material and the engaging member
at the rear side of the outer fold of he neckband are hidden at the rear side
of
the outer fold of the neckband, they never deteriorate the appearance.
Thus, with the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without a
conspicuous action even if no second buttonhole or neckband-penetrating
buttonhole is provided. Moreover, the shirt can be excellent in ornament and
can be worn comfortably for a long time. Furthermore, it becomes a shirt
having neck size adjusting function that can be easily sewn, that does not
deteriorate its appearance and that is excellent in design even if the
neckline
is spread widely without a tie knotted thereon.
Further objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent
from the following description, reference being had to the accompanying
drawings, wherein preferred embodiments of the invention are clearly shown.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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Fig. la is a front view of an upper part of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function, while an uppermost button is fastened, according to a
first
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. lb is a drawing showing the shirt having neck size adjusting
function, while the uppermost button is unfastened from a normal buttonhole
so that a second buttonhole provided on an inner fold of a neckband and a
protruded portion of the inner fold of the neckband are seen from outside.
Fig. 2a is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar
at an inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a first modified example of the first embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 2b is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar at an
inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a second modified example of the first embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar at
the inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a third modified example of the first embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 4a is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which the uppermost button is attached, of the shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a fourth example of the first
embodiment of the invention, while an elastic material is contracted.
Fig. 4b is a drawing showing the inner fold of the neckband opened in
the vertical direction, at which the uppermost button is attached, of the
shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to the fourth example of the
first embodiment of the invention, while the elastic material is stretched and
elongated.
Fig. 5 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
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neck size adjusting function according to a fifth modified example of the
first
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 is a partially enlared view shyowing a state in which a collar is
opened at an outer fold side and an inner fold side of a shirt having neck
size
adjusting function according to a second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 7a is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar
at an outer fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a first modified example of the second embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 7b is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a
collar at an outer fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a second modified example of the second embodiment of
the invention.
Fig. 8a is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a third embodiment of the invention,
while an elastic material is contracted.
Fig. 8b is a drawing showing the inner fold of the neckband opened in
the vertical direction, at which the uppermost button is attached, of the
shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to the third embodiment of the
invention, while the elastic material is stretched and elongated.
Fig. 9 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a fourth embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. l0a is a drawing showing a neckband opened in a vertical
direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. lOb is a drawing enlarging and showing a leading end portion of
an angle-shaped tape.
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Fig. lOc is a drawing enlarging and showing the leading end portion
of the angle-shaped tape when the uppermost button is moved.
Fig. 11 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a modified example of the fifth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 12a, Fig. 12b and Fig. 12c are diagrammatic views showing
respectively a case in which a breaking out does not take place and a case in
which the breaking out takes place, in a cross-section of an inner fold of a
neckband.
Fig. 13a is a drawing showing a leading end portion of an inner fold of
a neckband, seen from an upper side, of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 13b is a drawing showing a leading end portion of an inner fold of
a neckband, seen from an upper side, of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a first modified example of the sixth embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 13c is a drawing showing only a padding taken out from a
neckband of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second
modified example of the sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 13d is a drawing showing an opened state of a leading end
portion of an inner fold of a neckband of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a third modified example of the sixth embodiment of the
invention.
Fig.l4 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a seventh embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 15a and Fig. 15b are drawings respectively showing two elastic
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materials stitched to a padding 7a to which an uppermost button 4 is
attached.
Fig. 16a is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost
button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to an eighth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 16b is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost
button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a modified
example of the eighth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 17a is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost
button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a ninth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 17b is a cross sectional view of Fig. 17a.
Fig. 18 is a cross sectional view showing a mechanism for moving an
uppermost button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
tenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 19 is a perspective view with a cross section showing a
mechanism for moving an uppermost button of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to an eleventh embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 20 is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twelfth embodiment
of the invention.
Fig. 21a is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a fourteenth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 21b is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a first modified
example of the fourteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 21c is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second modified
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example of the fourteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 21d is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a third modified
example of the fourteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 22a is a drawing showing a structure of a moving cloth and a
structure of an elastic body and a stopper of a shirt having neck adjusting
function according to a fifteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 22b is a drawing showing a structure of a moving cloth and a
structure of an elastic body and a stopper of a shirt having neck adjusting
function according to a first modified example of the fifteenth embodiment of
the invention.
Fig. 22c is a drawing showing a structure of a moving cloth and a
structure of an elastic body and a stopper of a shirt having neck adjusting
function according to a second modified example of the fifteenth embodiment
of the invention.
Fig. 23a, Fig. 23b, Fig. 23c and Fig. 23d are drawings respectively
showing a variety of methods for wrapping a padding of the moving cloth in a
fabric of the shirt having neck size adjusting function according the
fifteenth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 24a, Fig. 24b and Fig. 24c are drawings respectively showing
steps for placing a padding on an elastic material and wrapping it in a fabric
in a moving cloth of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to
a
third modified example of the fifteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 25a is a drawing showing an example in which a fabric is stuck
to a relatively stiff padding which a padding as the moving cloth contacts of
a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a sixteenth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 25b, Fig. 25c, Fig. 25d, Fig. 25e and Fig. 25f are drawings
respectively showing a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth modified
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example of the sixteenth embodiment.
Fig. 26a is a drawing showing an example in which a fabric is stuck
to a relatively stiff padding which a padding as the moving cloth contacts of
a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a seventeenth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 26b, Fig. 26c, Fig. 26d, Fig. 26e and Fig. 26f are drawings
respectively showing a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth modified
example of the seventeenth embodiment.
Fig. 27a is a drawing showing an example in which a fabric is stuck
to a relatively stiff padding which a padding as the moving cloth contacts of
a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to an eighteenth
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 27b, Fig. 27c, Fig. 27d, Fig. 27e and Fig. 27f are drawings
respectively showing a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth modified
example of the eighteenth embodiment.
Fig. 28a is a plan view showing a heat-resistant plastic plate used
instead of a moving cloth of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a nineteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 28b is a plan view showing a state in which a stopper is attached
to the heat-resistant plastic plate.
Fig. 28c is a plan view showing a state in which an elastic material is
further attached to the heat-resistant plastic plate.
Fig. 29a is a plan view showing a state in which a moving cloth is
attached to a long elastic material of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a twentieth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 29b is a plan view showing a state in which a heat-resistant
plastic plate used instead of the moving cloth is attached to the long elastic
material of the shirt having neck size adjusting function according to the
seventeenth embodiment of the invention.
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Fig. 30a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-
first
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 30b is a drawing showing a state in which a neck size is made a
smallest in the twenty-first embodiment.
Fig. 30c is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a
little larger so that opposite ends of the collar matches exactly in the
twenty-
first embodiment.
Fig. 30d is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated a little in
the
eighteenth embodiment.
Fig. 30e is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated more
in
the twenty-first embodiment.
Fig. 30f is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a first
modified example of the twenty-first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 30g is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second
modified example of the twenty-first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 31a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-
second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 31b is a drawing showing a state in which a neck size is made a
smallest so that opposite ends of the collar match exactly in the twenty-
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second embodiment.
Fig. 31c is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a
little larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are separated a little
in the
twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 31d is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are separated more in the
twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 31e is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated
widely
in the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 31f is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a first
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 32a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 32b is a drawing showing a state in which a neck size is made a
smallest in the second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 32c is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a
little larger so that opposite ends of the collar match exactly in the second
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 32d is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are separated a little in
the
second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 32e is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are separated
more
in the second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment.
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Fig. 32f is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made
still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated
widely
in the second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 32g is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a third
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material and an engagement
member of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a twenty-third embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33b is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a first modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33c is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a second modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33d is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a third modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33e is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
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adjusting function according to a fourth modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33f is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a fifth modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 34 is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of a neckband,
while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according
to a twenty-fourth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 35 is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of a neckband,
while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according
to a twenty-fifth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 36a is a drawing showing a normal buttonhole of an outer front
end portion of a neckband and a neckband-penetrating buttonhole of a inner
fold of the neckband that is provided so as to pass through the inner front
end
portion, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a twenty-sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 36b is a drawing showing a state in which the outer front end
portion and the inner front end portion of the neckband are overlapped and
an uppermost button is fastened into a normal buttonhole in the twenty-sixth
embodiment.
Fig. 37a is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of an
uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a first modified example of the twenty- sixth embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 37b is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
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member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a second modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 37c is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a third modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 37d is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a fourth modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 37e is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a fifth modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 37f is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a sixth modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 38a is a drawing showing a second buttonhole provided on an
front cloth of an inner front end portion of an inner fold of a neckband while
opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
twenty-seventh embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 38b is a reversed view of Fig. 38a and shows a through hole
provided on a rear cloth of the inner front end portion of the inner fold of
the
neckband.
Fig. 38c is a drawing showing a way of stitching when an uppermost
button is off in the twenty- seventh embodiment.
Fig. 39a is a drawing showing a second buttonhole provided on a front
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cloth of an inner front end portion or an inner fold of a neckband while
opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
modified example of the twenty- seventh embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 39b is a reversed view of Fig. 39a and shows a through hole
provided on a rear cloth of the inner front end portion or the inner fold of
the
neckband according to a modified example.
Fig. 39c is a drawing showing a way of stitching when an uppermost
button is off in the modified example of the twenty- seventh embodiment.
Fig. 40a is an enlarged front view showing a state in which a moving
cloth is pierced with a plastic button with a piercing needle as an uppermost
button used in a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
twenty-eighth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 40b is an enlarged front view showing a state in which a piercing
needle is broken off after piercing the plastic button with the piercing
needle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Several embodiments of the invention are described hereunder
referring to the attached drawings. Each of embodiments of the invention
described hereafter exemplifies a case in which a shirt having neck size
adjusting function of the invention is applied mainly to a dress shirt. The
same reference character is used to show the same element throughout the
several embodiments.
FIRST EMBODIMENT
Fig. 1a is a front view of an upper part of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function, while an uppermost button is fastened, according to a
first
embodiment of the invention. Fig. lb is a drawing showing the shirt having
neck size adjusting function, while the uppermost button is unfastened from a
normal buttonhole so that a second buttonhole provided on an inner fold of a
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neckband and a protruded portion of the inner fold of the neckband are seen
from outside. Fig. 2a is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a
collar at an inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a first modified example of the first embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 2b is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a
collar at an inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a second modified example of the first embodiment of
the invention. Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a
collar at the inner fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a third modified example of the first embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 4a is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened
in a vertical direction, at which the uppermost button is attached, of the
shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a fourth example of the first
embodiment of the invention, while an elastic material is contracted. Fig. 4b
is a drawing showing the inner fold of the neckband opened in the vertical
direction, at which the uppermost button is attached, of the shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to the fourth example of the first
embodiment of the invention, while the elastic material is stretched and
elongated. Fig. 5 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in
a vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a fifth modified example of
the first embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 1a, the first embodiment of the shirt having neck
size adjusting function (referred to as "neck-size-adjustable shirt") 1 has an
appearance of a normal long-sleeved dress shirt having a collar 2 that is worn
under a suit or the like. An uppermost button 4 is stitched on a right-hand
side (left side in Fig. 1) of a neckband 3. A normal buttonhole 5 is provided
on a left-hand side (right side in Fig. 1) of the neckband 3. The uppermost
button 4 is inserted and fastened in the buttonhole 5.
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As shown in Fig. lb, if the uppermost button 4 is unfastened from the
normal buttonhole 4, a neckband inner fold 3B and a second buttonhole 6
comes into sight. A leading end of the neckband inner fold is protruded from
an inner fold main body 1B so as to form a protruded portion 3C. The
uppermost button 4 is movable in the second buttonhole 6 along a neckline as
depicted by an imaginary line. Thus, the neckline of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1 is capable of becoming loose or tight by moving the
uppermost button 4 in the second buttonhole 6. With such protruded portion
3C, the second buttonhole 6 can be easily formed.
As shown in Fig. 2a, a neck-size-adjustable shirt 1V according to a
first modified example of the first embodiment is different in a shape of a
protruded portion 3C of a neckband inner fold 3B from the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1. That is, the protruded portion 3C from an inner fold main
body 1B of the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1 has a curved shape at an upper
side thereof. On the other hand, the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1V is linearly
narrowed from a base end of the collar 2 of the neckband inner fold 3B to the
protruded portion 3C with a leading end thereof formed into an angular
shape. As shown in Fig. 2b, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 1W according to a
second modified example of the first embodiment has a border line between a
neckband inner fold 3B and the collar 2 linearly extending up to a leading end
of a protruded portion 3C with a leading end thereof formed into an angular
shape, too.
A shape of a leading end of a neckband outer fold 3A constituting a
pair corresponds to the shape of the protruded portion 3C. For example, if
the protruded portion 3C has a curved shape at the upper side as shown in
Fig. lb, the leading end of the neckband outer fold 3A has a curved shape at
an upper side. If the protruded portion 3C has an angular shape as shown
in Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b, it is preferable to make the leading end of the
neckband outer fold 3A into an angular shape.
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As shown in Fig. 3, a neck-size-adjustable shirt lU according to a
third modified example of the first embodiment has a borderline between a
neckband inner fold 3B and a collar 2 extending linearly to a border of a
protruded portion 3C. The protruded portion 3C has a triangular shape. A
second buttonhole 6 has its inner end slightly lowered so as to be little too
high on the right. Thereby, an uppermost button not shown that moved to
the leading end side in the second buttonhole is easy to return to the inner
end side. The uppermost button 4 is omitted from illustration in each
drawing of Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b and Fig. 3.
Next described is a mechanism for moving the uppermost button 4 in
the second buttonhole 6, referring to Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b that illustrate an
inside of a neckband inner fold 3B of a neck-size-adjustable shirt according
to
a fourth modified example of the first embodiment. For simplifying the
description, the drawings from Fig. 4a and above omit illustration of four or
two buttonholes and threads passing through these buttonholes of the
uppermost button 4. As shown in Fig. 4a, when a leading end portion of an
inner fold 3B of the neckband 3 is opened vertically, the second buttonhole 6
comes into sight and is provided on a front cloth 3a of the neckband inner
fold
3B. A rubber tape 8 as an elastic material has a left end (not shown) stitched
on a rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. An interlining or a padding
is stuck on an entire surface of the front cloth 3a and the rear cloth 3b for
the
purpose of reinforcement. Such structure is provided in the same manner in
all the embodiments described hereafter.
On the other hand, a left end of a padding 7a as a moving cloth is
stitched on a right end of the rubber tape 8. A lining cloth 7b as a stopper
is
stitched on a right end of the padding 7a. A right end of the lining cloth '7b
is
stitched inside the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. The
uppermost button 4 is firmly stitched on the padding 'la with a suitable
length of a base-winding (called "nemaki" in Japanese) that is firmly wound
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and fixed around a thread base of the button. When the front cloth 3a and
the rear cloth 3b are coupled and stitched on each other, a protruded portion
3C of the neckband inner fold 3B according to the fourth modified example
has a rectangular shape.
In the first embodiment, while the button 4 is stitched with the base-
winding, it may be stitched with a thread base of a suitable length.
Particularly, since the button of the shirt is often stitched by a machine,
the
button 4 may often be stitched only with the thread base. The padding 7a as
the moving cloth has a rectangular shape in Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b, since the
neckband inner fold 3B has leading ends of an angular shape. However, the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often has a streamline shape or a
narrowed shape. In such case, the padding 7a as the moving cloth is made
into a round shape or a narrowed shape at a leading end in accordance with
the shape of the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B.
In the first embodiment, the padding 7a as the moving cloth and the
rear cloth 7b as the stopper are stitched as separate bodies. However, the
moving cloth 7a and the stopper 7b may be an integrated tubular fabric and
the padding material may be stitched inside only at a portion of the moving
cloth 7a. Moreover, while the rubber tape 8 as the elastic material is
stitched
on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B, it may be stitched on the
front cloth 3a of the neckband inner fold 3B. In this case, a stitching thread
at the rubber tape 8 is hidden by the collar 2, so that it is not seen from
the
outside. These characteristics are similarly applicable to each of the
embodiments described hereafter.
Under the padding 7a, a vertical tape 9 has upper and lower ends
respectively stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. A
horizontal tape 10 is passed between the vertical tape 9 and the rear cloth
3b.
Opposite ends of the horizontal tape 10 are stitched respectively on rear
sides
of the padding 7a and the rear cloth 7b. Thus, the vertical tape 9 is held
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between the moving cloth and the stopper composed of the padding 7a and
the rear cloth 7b. Consequently, when the uppermost button 4 is fastened in
the second buttonhole 6 of the front cloth 3a and moved rightward as shown
in Fig. 4b against a tensile force of the rubber tape 8 as the elastic
material,
the button 4 can be moved smoothly without swaying up and down.
Describing the above characteristics with respect to the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1 as a final product, all buttons are fastened up to the
uppermost button 4, as shown Fig. la. Then, a tie (not shown) is knotted
around the neckband 3 under the collar 2. When a person wearing the shirt
1 attends a formal ceremonial occasions such as a marriage or a burial, he or
she may stay in one position for a long time. Then, if he or she may feel his
or her neckline tight, he or she can casually pick and give force to right and
left portions of the neckband 3 or the collar 2 with his or her both hands.
Thus, the uppermost button 4 is pulled at the end of the normal buttonhole 5
and moves rightward in the second buttonhole 6 as shown in Fig. 4b.
Consequently, the neckline is stretched and elongated, so that he or she feels
easy and comfortable and can let in the air from the neck portion into the
shirt 1.
When he or she looses his or her hold on the neck portions, if the
rubber tape 8 as the elastic material has a strong tensile force, the neck
portions return to an original state in which they are made tight by an urging
force of the rubber tape 8. In case of using a rubber tape 8 having a weak
tensile force such as a net rubber tape, the uppermost button 4 does not
return to its original position immediately due to friction with a buttonhole
sewing of the second buttonhole 6, since the urging force of the elastic
material is weak. Then, the uppermost button 4 returns to its original
position very slowly and taking a lot of time with such a motion as cannot be
recognized or noticed. Consequently, a wearer can maintain his or her
neckline comfortable for a while. As a result, even if the wearer must stay in
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one position for a long time while attending a funeral or the like, he or she
can keep the neckline easy without conspicuous action.
If it is required to make the neckline return to its original tight
position immediately by an urging force of the rubber tape 8, it is preferable
to set the base winding, which is firmly wound and fixed around a thread
base of the button, of the uppermost button 4 long. If it is required to make
the neckline return to its original tight position after a long time without
conspicuous movement, it is preferable to set friction large between the
uppermost button 4 and the buttonhole sewing of the buttonhole 5, while
making the base winding of the uppermost button 4 short.
A fifth modified example of the first embodiment of the size-
adjustable shirt 1 is described hereafter referring to Fig. 5. As shown in
Fig.
5, the present modified example has the same structure as that of the fourth
modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt to a point that the
vertical
tape 9 is stitched to the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. The
fifth
modified example is different from the above described embodiment in that it
does not use a horizontal tape 10. In the fifth modified example, the rubber
tape 8 is passed between the vertical tape 9 and the rear cloth 3b and has two
positions stitched on a rear side of the padding 7a, while making a space by a
moving stroke of the uppermost button 4 or a length of the second buttonhole
6. Then, the vertical tape 9 is held between the padding 7a and the rubber
tape 8. Thus, when the uppermost button 4 is moved rightward against the
tensile force of the rubber tape 8, the uppermost button 4 is capable of
moving
smoothly without swaying up and down. Therefore, the structure can be
more simple since it does not use the horizontal tape 10.
In Fig. 5, since the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B has an
angular shape, the padding 7a as the moving cloth has a rectangular shape.
However, the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often has a
streamline shape or a narrowed shape. In such case, the padding 7a as the
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moving cloth is made into a round shape or a narrowed shape at a leading
end according to the shape of the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B.
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt , the neckline of the shirt including the formal shirt
can
be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. If the urging
force of the elastic material is selected, the neckline can be returned to the
original tight position immediately or keep the loose state of the neckline
for a
while. There is no imprint or fading effect generated on the collar by the
fitting parts or the like. Moreover, the collar does not go up or the fitting
parts are not seen from outside. Consequently, the wearer can wear the
shirt comfortably for a long time.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
Since the lining cloth 7b as the stopper is stitched on the padding 7 as
the moving cloth, even if the uppermost button 4 is taken off, the padding 7a
can be returned to the original position by pulling the lining cloth 7b. Thus,
the uppermost button 4 can be sewn on again on the padding 7a.
SECOND EMBODIMENT
A second embodiment of the invention is described referring to Fig. 6
and Fig. 7.
Fig. 6 is a partially enlared view shyowing a state in which a collar is
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opened at an outer fold side and an inner fold side of a shirt having neck
size
adjusting function according to a second embodiment of the invention. Fig.
7a is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar at an outer
fold side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function according
to
a first modified example of the second embodiment of the invention. Fig. 7b
is a partially enlarged view showing a state in which a collar at an outer
fold
side is opened in a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
second modified example of the second embodiment of the invention. In Fig.
6, an uppermost button inside the second buttonhole 6 is omitted from
illustration.
As shown in Fig. 6, a neck-size-adjustable shirt 1T according to a
second embodiment has a leading end 3C of a neckband inner fold 3B
protruded from an inner fold main body lA. In addition, a leading end 3D of
a neckband outer fold 3A is protruded from an outer fold main body 1A.
Both of the protruded portions 3C and 3D have triangular shapes. A normal
buttonhole 5 is provided on the neckband outer bold 3A so as to pass through
it. A second buttonhole 6 is provided on the neckband inner fold 3B so as to
pass through the front cloth alone. A moving mechanism for the not-shown
uppermost button as described in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 is provided inside the
second buttonhole 6. The second buttonhole 6 has an inner end slightly
lowered so as to be little too high on the right. Thus, the not-shown
uppermost button that moved to the leading end side inside the second
buttonhole 6 is easy to return to the inner end side.
As shown in Fig 7a, a leading end 3C of a neckband inner fold 3B is
protruded from a neckband main body 1B, though not shown, in a neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1S according to a first modified example of the second
embodiment. In addition, a leading end 3D of a neckband outer fold 3A are
protruded from an outer fold main body lA. The protruded portion 3D has a
narrowed shape with a leading end thereof formed into an angular shape.
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Thus, when it is combined with the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B of the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1W shown in Fig. 2b, they
become symmetric as in the case of Fig. 6, thereby becoming sedate in view of
design.
As shown in Fig. 7b, a leading end 3C of a neckband inner fold 3B is
protruded from a neckband main body 1B, though not shown, in a neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1R according to a second modified example of the second
embodiment. In addition, a leading end 3D of a neckband outer fold 3A are
protruded from an outer fold main body lA. The protruded portion 3D has a
curved shape at its upper side. Thus, when it is combined with the
protruded portion 3C of the neckband inner fold 3B of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1 shown in Fig. lb, they become symmetric as in the case of
Fig. 6, thereby becoming sedate in view of design.
Thus, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without a conspicuous action. The neckline can
be returned immediately to its original tight position or keep a state of
being
loose for a while by selecting the urging force of the elastic material. There
is no imprint or fading effect generated on the neck by a fitting part or the
like. No fitting part or the like goes up and is seen from outside. Moreover,
it can be worn comfortably for many hours.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made long, there
is
remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole 6 to the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Moreover, since the neckband
outer fold 3A of the shirt is protruded from the outer fold main body lA, the
neck or the collar is covered by the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus,
the appearance is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in
design by making them symmetric protruded shapes.
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THIRD EMBODIIViENT
A third embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring
to Fig. 8a and Fig. 8b.
Fig. 8a is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a third embodiment of the invention,
while an elastic material is contracted. Fig. 8b is a drawing showing the
inner fold of the neckband opened in the vertical direction, at which the
uppermost button is attached, of the shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to the third embodiment of the invention, while the elastic material
is stretched and elongated.
A mechanism for moving the uppermost button 4 in the second
buttonhole 6 is described referring to Fig. 8a and Fig. 8b. As shown in Fig.
8a, if the leading end portion of the neckband inner fold 3B is opened up and
down, it is seen that the second buttonhole 6 is provided on the front cloth
3a
of the neckband inner fold 3B. The rubber tape 8 as the elastic material has
its left end stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. As
described above, the padding or lining is sewn on the entire surface of the
front cloth 3a and the rear cloth 3 for reinforcement. On the other hand, the
left end of the padding 7a as the moving cloth is stitched on the right end of
the rubber tape 8. The lining cloth 7b as the stopper is stitched on the right
end of the padding 7a. The right end of the lining cloth 7b is sewn inside the
rear cloth 3b of the neckband. The uppermost button 4 is sewn firmly on the
padding 7a with the base-winding, which is firmly wound and fixed around
the thread base of the button, with a suitable length. While the button 4 is
sewn with the base-winding in the third embodiment, the button 4 may be
sewn with a suitable length of base thread.
A horizontal oblong tape 11 has right and left ends stitched on the
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rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B at a position corresponding to the
second buttonhole 6 under the padding 7a. A vertical oblong tape 12 is
passed between the horizontal oblong tape 11 and the rear cloth 3b. Upper
and lower ends of the vertical oblong tape 12 are stitched on the rear side of
he padding 7a. Thus, there is provide a structure that the horizontal oblong
tape 11 is held between the moving cloth made of the padding 7a and the
vertical oblong tape 12. Therefore, the uppermost button 4 can be moved
smoothly without swaying up and down when it is buttoned in the second
buttonhole 6 of the front cloth 3a and moved rightward as shown in Fig. 8b
against the tensile force of the rubber tape 8 as the elastic material. In
Fig.
8a and Fig. 8b, since the protruded portion 3C at the leading end of the
neckband inner fold 3B has an angular shape, the padding 7a as the moving
cloth has a rectangular shape. However, the protruded portion 3C at the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often has a streamline shape or a
narrowed shape at the leading end. Therefore, in such case, the padding 7a
as the moving cloth is made into a shape according to the shape of the leading
end of the neckband 3.
In the third embodiment of the neck-size-adjustable shirt, when the
wearer releases both hands from the neckline after loosing hold on the neck
portions, if the rubber tape 8 has a strong tensile force, the neck portions
return to an original state in which they are made tight by an urging force of
the rubber tape 8, as in the first embodiment. In case of using a rubber tape
8 having a weak tensile force such as a net rubber tape, the uppermost button
4 does not return to its original position immediately due to friction with a
buttonhole sewing of the second buttonhole 6, since the urging force of the
elastic material is weak. Then, the uppermost button 4 returns to its
original position very slowly and taking a lot of time with such a motion as
cannot be recognized or noticed. Consequently, a wearer can maintain his or
her neckline comfortable for a while. As a result, even if the wearer must
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stay in one position for a long time while attending a funeral or the like, he
or
she can keep the neckline easy without conspicuous action.
If it is required to make the neckline return to its original tight
position immediately by an urging force of the rubber tape 8, it is preferable
to set the base winding, which is firmly wound and fixed around a thread
base of the button, of the uppermost button 4 long. If it is required to make
the neckline return to its original tight position after a long time without
conspicuous movement, it is preferable to set friction large between the
uppermost button 4 and the buttonhole sewing of the buttonhole 5, while
making the base winding of the uppermost button 4 short.
As described above, according to the third embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the formal shirt
can
be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. If the urging
force of the elastic material is selected, the neckline can be returned to the
original tight position immediately or keep the loose state of the neckline
for a
while. There is no imprint or fading effect generated on the collar by the
fitting parts or the like. Moreover, the collar does not go up or the fitting
parts are not seen from outside. Consequently, the wearer can wear the
shirt comfortably for a long time.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
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FOURTH EMBODIMENT
A fourth embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring
to Fig. 9.
Fig. 9 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a
vertical direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt
having
neck size adjusting function according to a fourth embodiment of the
invention.
A mechanism for moving the uppermost button 4 in the second
buttonhole 6 is described referring to Fig. 9. The fourth embodiment has a
structure combining the first embodiment and the third embodiment, as
shown in Fig. 9. That is, the horizontal oblong tape 11 has its left end
stitched on the rear cloth 3b. The vertical oblong tape 12 has the upper and
lower ends stitched on the rear side of the padding 7a constituting the moving
cloth. The horizontal oblong tape 11 is held between the vertical oblong tape
12 and the padding 7a. On the other hand, the right end of the horizontal
oblong tape 11 is stitched on the rear side of the lining cloth 7b
constituting
the stopper. The vertical tape 9 is passed above the horizontal oblong tape
11 and has the upper and lower ends stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the
neckband 3. Thus, the vertical tape 9 is held between the horizontal oblong
tape 11 and the lining cloth 7b.
Therefore, the uppermost button 4 can be moved straightly while
more prevented from swaying when it is moved in the second buttonhole 6.
Since the friction becomes large when the uppermost button 4 moves, the
urging force of the rubber tape 8 is made relatively weak, and the base-
winding is made relatively short when the uppermost button 4 is stitched on
the padding 7a constituting the moving cloth. Thus, the third embodiment is
suitable for keeping the state in which the uppermost button 4 is moved at a
desired position in the second buttonhole 6 so as to make the neckline
comfortable. Moreover, since the moving range of the uppermost button 4 is
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limited by the two vertical tapes, there is no excessive load applied on the
rubber tape 8, so that the life of the rubber tape 8 has a long life.
In Fig. 9, since the protruded portion 3C at the leading end of the
neckband inner fold 3B has an angular shape, the padding 7a as the moving
cloth has a rectangular shape. However, the protruded portion 3C at the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often has a streamline shape or a
narrowed shape at the leading end. Therefore, in such case, the padding 7a
as the moving cloth is made into a shape according to the shape of the leading
end of the neckband 3.
As described above, according to the fourth embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress or formal
shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action.
Moreover, the elastic material can be long lasting. Consequently, the wearer
can wear the shirt comfortably for a long time.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
FIFTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a fifth embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 10a, Fig. 10b, Fig lOc and
Fig. 11.
Fig. l0a is a drawing showing a neckband opened in a vertical
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direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a fifth embodiment of the invention. Fig.
lOb is a drawing enlarging and showing a leading end portion of an angle-
shaped tape. Fig. lOc is a drawing enlarging and showing the leading end
portion of the angle-shaped tape when the uppermost button is moved. Fig.
11 is a drawing showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a vertical
direction, at which an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a modified example of the fifth
embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 10a, the fifth embodiment of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt has a tape 14. The tape 14 is folded into an angle shape
with tucks at a center part. The upper and lower end of the tape 14 is
stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. The padding 7a
constituting the moving cloth is stitched along a center line of the tape 14.
The uppermost button 4 is sewn on the padding 7a. The rubber tape 8 as
the elastic material is stitched on the left end of the padding 7a. As shown
by the enlarging view of Fig. 10b, the center part that is folded into the
angle
shape of the tape 14 defines the tucks. If the uppermost button 4 is pulled in
such a direction as loosening the neckline, as shown in Fig. 10c, the central
tucks are extended up and down so as to lessen a play of the tape 14.
Therefore, if a force lifting the uppermost button upward is applied to the
uppermost button 4, there is hardly generated a so-called "breaking-out" that
contents such as the padding 7a to which the uppermost button 4 is attached,
the tape 14, the rubber tape 8 and so on, go out of the second buttonhole 6.
In the first to the fourth embodiments described before, the padding
7a to which the uppermost button 4 is attached is pressed to the rear cloth 3b
by the vertical tape or the horizontal tape. Therefore, even if the uppermost
button 4 is pulled, the breaking-out hardly takes place. However, even if
there is no element pressing the padding 7a as in the fifth embodiment, the
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padding 7a is attached on the rear cloth 3b by the tape 14 that is folded into
the angle shape so as to define the tucks at the center part. Thus, it is
possible to prevent the breaking-out from generating.
A structure of a neckband portion of a neck-size-adjustable shirt
according to a modified example of the fifth embodiment is described
hereafter referring to Fig. 11. As shown in Fig. 11, in the modified example,
the padding 7a is attached to the rear cloth 3b by the tape 14 that is folded
into an angle shape with a center part made into tucks. The horizontal
oblong tape 13 is passed under the vertical oblong tape 14 and has its both
ends stitched respectively on the rear sides of the padding 7a and the lining
cloth 7b constituting the moving cloth and the stopper. Thereby, the tape 14
is held between the horizontal oblong tape 13 and the padding 7a and the
lining cloth 7b. Thus, the uppermost button 4 stitched on the padding '7a
moves rightward smoothly, while the breaking-out is prevented from taking
place more.
In Fig. 11, since the protruded portion 3C at the leading end of the
neckband inner fold 3B has an angular shape, the padding 7a as the moving
cloth has a rectangular shape. However, the protruded portion 3C at the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often has a streamline shape or a
narrowed shape at the leading end. Therefore, in such case, the padding 7a
as the moving cloth is made into a shape according to the shape of the leading
end of the neckband 3.
Described hereafter referring to Fig. 12a, Fig. 12b and Fig. 12c are a
case in which the breaking-out is generated and a case in which the breaking-
out is not generated. Fig. 12a, Fig. 12b and Fig. 12c show respectively a case
in which a breaking out does not take place and a case in which the breaking
out takes place. In Fig. 12a, no tensile force is applied to the elastic
material
8 so that the uppermost button 4 is located at a left end of the second
buttonhole 6. In Fig. 12b, the uppermost button 4 is applied with a tensile
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force in the right direction (a direction for loosening the neckline) and with
a
force that pull it upward. Then, even if the force as shown in Fig. 12b is
applied to the uppermost button 4 from a state as shown in Fig. 12a, the
padding 7a is pressed to the rear cloth 3b by the vertical tape or the
horizontal tape in each of the above embodiments. Therefore, the breaking-
out is hardly generated. In contrast, if there is no countermeasure taken,
the breaking-out is generated such as the padding 7a is pulled out of the
second buttonhole 6, while the elastic material 8 and the lining cloth 7b are
pulled out, too, as shown in Fig. 12c.
SIXTH EMBODIMENT
In view of the above, a device is provided for preventing the breaking-
out more effectively in a neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a sixth
embodiment of the invention. The sixth embodiment is described referring
to Fig. 13a, Fig. 13b, Fig. 13c and Fig. 13d.
Fig. 13a is a drawing showing a leading end portion of an inner fold of
a neckband, seen from an upper side, of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 13b is a
drawing showing a leading end portion of an inner fold of a neckband, seen
from an upper side, of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according
to
a first modified example of the sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 13c
is a drawing showing only a padding taken out from a neckband of a shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a second modified example of
the sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 13d is a drawing showing an
opened state of a leading end portion of an inner fold of a neckband of a
shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a third modified example of
the sixth embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 13a, in the sixth embodiment, a relatively stiff
padding 15 is stuck around the second buttonhole 6 of the front cloth 3a of
the
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neckband inner fold 3B from a rear side. The padding 15 has a slot opened
at a portion corresponding to the second buttonhole 6. Thus, even if an
upward pulling force is applied on the uppermost button 4, the second
buttonhole 6 cannot be deformed freely. Therefore, the padding 7a cannot be
projected outside from the second buttonhole 6. Consequently, the breaking-
out can be prevented effectively.
In a first modified example, as shown in Fig. 13b, a relatively stiff
padding 16 is stuck on an overall leading end part of the front cloth 3a of
the
neckband inner fold 3B from a rear side. The padding 16 has a slot opened
at a portion corresponding to the second buttonhole 6. Thus, since the
leading end part of the neckband inner fold 3B is reinforced by the relatively
stiff padding 16 at a side of the second buttonhole 6 as a whole. Thus, the
second buttonhole 6 cannot be deformed freely still more. Consequently, the
breaking-out is harder to take place.
In a second modified example, as shown in Fig. 13c, a relatively stiff
padding 17 is stuck on an overall rear side of the padding 7a on which the
uppermost button 4 is sewn and which constitutes the moving cloth inside the
neckband inner fold 3B. Thus, since stiffness increases at a portion where
the padding 7 as the moving cloth is provided. Consequently, the breaking-
out is harder to take place. Moreover, the portion where the padding 7a as
the moving cloth is provided can move more smoothly inside a leading end
portion of the neckband inner fold 3B. Therefore, there is provided an
advantageous effect at the same time that the neckline can be adjusted with
less force.
In a third modified example, as shown in Fig. 13d, the relatively stiff
padding 15 is stuck around the second buttonhole 6 of the front cloth 3a of
the
neckband inner fold 3B from a rear side. The padding 15 has the slot opened
at the portion corresponding to the second buttonhole 6. Moreover, the
relatively stiff padding 17 is stuck on the overall rear side of the padding
7a
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on which the uppermost button 4 is sewn and which constitutes the moving
cloth inside the neckband inner fold 3B. In Fig. 13d, the left rubber tape 8
of
the padding 7a and the right lining cloth 7b are omitted from illustration.
Therefore, the breaking-out can be prevented perfectly by synergy of the sixth
embodiment and the second modified example.
A thin heat-resistant plastic plate may be used in place of the
relatively stiff padding 15, 16, 17 in the sixth embodiment and the modified
examples. The heat-resistant plastic means a plastic material that is not
softened up to about 200°C in a narrow sense. Such material can be used
instead of the relatively stiff padding 15, 16, 17 even for a dress shirt made
of
cotton that has a highest temperature (about 200°C) for ironing.
SEVENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a seventh embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 14. Fig.l4 is a drawing
showing an inner fold of a neckband opened in a vertical direction, at which
an uppermost button is attached, of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a seventh embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 14, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
seventh embodiment, the rubber tape 8 as the elastic material is sewn on a
deep side of the padding 7a constituting the moving cloth. The horizontal
oblong tape 11 has the opposite ends stitched on the rear cloth 3b at a
position
of the second buttonhole 6 with an interval longer than the second buttonhole
6. The vertical oblong tape 12 is passed under the horizontal oblong tape 11.
The vertical oblong tape 12 has the upper and lower ends stitched on the
padding 7a so that the moving cloth 7a and the stopper 7b are capable of
sliding in a horizontal direction.
As described above, the rubber tape 8 is inserted into the deep inside
of the padding 7a, so that a mechanism for moving the uppermost button 4 is
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made shorter. Consequently, the mechanism becomes inconspicuous,
thereby providing an advantageous effect that the shirt appears exactly the
same as a normal dress shirt. In Fig. 14, since the protruded portion 3C at
the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B has an angular shape, the
padding 7a as the moving cloth has a rectangular shape. However, the
protruded portion 3C at the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B often
has a streamline shape or a narrowed shape at the leading end. Therefore,
in such case, the padding 7a as the moving cloth is made into a shape
according to the shape of the leading end of the neckband 3.
As described above, according to the seventh embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can
be
adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. Moreover, it has an
appearance same as the normal shirt and the wearer can wear the shirt
comfortably for a long time. Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is
protruded from the inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second
buttonhole 6 is made long, there is remained a space from the leading end of
the second buttonhole 6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B.
Consequently, the sewing work becomes easy Moreover, the protruded
portion 3C of the neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the
neckband outer fold 3A even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is
knotted.
Thus, the appearance is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent
in design by devising a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
As described above, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
each of the embodiments, if the rubber tape 8 as the elastic material is a
strong one and the base-winding, which is firmly wound and fixed around a
thread base of the button, of the uppermost button 4 is made relatively long,
the wearer can let the air in the shirt by loosening the neckline by fingers.
Moreover, if the wearer let his or her hands go of it, the neckline returns at
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once to its original state in which it fits tightly around the neckline.
Furthermore, if the rubber tape 8 is made of one having a weak elasticity and
the base-winding of the uppermost button 4 is made relatively short, the
neckline does not return to it original position immediately if he or she
moves
the uppermost button 4 to a desired position and releases it. Thus, the
wearer can keep the neckline comfortable.
Described hereafter referring to Fig. 15a and Fig. 15b is a method of
making the elastic material strong in order to enable the shirt to always keep
a just-fit state. Fig. 15a and Fig. 15b are drawings respectively showing two
elastic materials stitched to a padding 7a to which an uppermost button 4 is
attached.
As shown in Fig. 15a and Fig. 15b, rubber tapes Sa and 8b or rubber
tapes 8c and 8d are combined in a V-shape. The rubber tapes 8a and 8b or
8c and 8d are stitched on the left end of the padding 7a for attaching the
uppermost button 4. Left ends (not shown) of the rubber tape 8a and 8b or
8c and 8d are stitched on the rear cloth 3b. Thus, the two rubber tapes 8a
and 8b or 8c and 8d gives stronger elastic force. Consequently, the neckline
returns immediately to the original state in which it fits around the
neckline,
when the wearer loosens the neckline and let the air in by the fingers and
releases the neckline thereafter.
EIGHTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a eighth embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 16a and Fig. 16b. Fig. 16a
is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost button of a shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to an eighth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 16b is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an
uppermost button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
modified example of the eighth embodiment of the invention.
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As shown in Fig. 16a, the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
eighth embodiment does not use an elastic material. A wide horizontal tape
19 has opposite ends stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold
3B with an interval not less than a moving stroke, i.e. the length of the
second
buttonhole 6. Two vertical tapes 18 hold the horizontal tape 19
therebetween from its front and rear sides and are stitched at positions very
near the upper and lower edge of the horizontal tape 19. Thus, the vertical
tape 18 is movable along the horizontal tape 19. The uppermost button 4 is
sewn on a front side one of the two vertical tapes 18 so as to be brought out
from the second button hole 6 (not shown). Thereby, friction between the two
vertical tapes 18 and the horizontal tape 19 becomes large, so that the
uppermost button 4 is hard to be displaced from a position where it is moved
just before. Moreover, since the elastic material is not used, the structure
becomes simple thereby lowering costs.
In a neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a modified example of the
eighth embodiment, as shown in Fig. 16b, two horizontal tapes 19a and 19b
are used. They are extended parallel and have their opposite ends stitched
on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. The two vertical tapes 18
hold the horizontal tapes 19a and 19b therebetween from its front and rear
sides and are stitched at positions very near the upper and lower edge of the
horizontal tapes 19a and 19b. Thus, the vertical tapes 18 are movable along
the two horizontal tapes 19a and 19b. The uppermost button 4 is sewn on a
front side one of the two vertical tapes 18 so as to be brought out from the
second button hole 6 (not shown). Thereby, friction between the two vertical
tapes and the two horizontal tapes becomes larger, so that the uppermost
button 4 is harder to be displaced from a position where it is moved just
before.
As described above, according to the eighth embodiment and the
modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt
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including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without
conspicuous action. Moreover, the structure becomes simple thereby
lowering costs and the wearer can wear the shirt comfortably for a long time.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the inner fold
main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made long, there
is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole 6 to the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing work
becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband inner
fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
In the eighth embodiment and the modified example thereof, the
opposite ends of the horizontal tape 19, 19a, 19b are stitched on the rear
cloth
3b of the neckband 3. However, they may be stitched only on a lining of the
rear cloth 3b. In this case, a sewing thread is never shown at the front side
of the rear cloth 3b. Consequently, the neck-size-adjustable shirt becomes
exactly the same as the normal shirt in appearance and has very good
appearance.
NINTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a ninth embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 17a and Fig. 17b. Fig. 17a
is a drawing showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost button of a shirt
having neck size adjusting function according to a ninth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 17b is a cross sectional view of Fig. 17a.
As shown in Fig. 17a, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
the ninth embodiment, the uppermost button 4 is not sewn on the padding by
a thread but attached to a leading end of a bar-shaped elastomer 20. A lower
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end of the bar-shaped elastomer 20 is stuck by adhesion to a circular plastic
plate 21. A circumference of the circular plastic plate 21 is covered by an
elastomer plate 22 of substantially a rectangular shape corresponding to a
length of the second buttonhole 6 (not shown). As shown in Fig. 17b, the
elastomer plate 22 is stitched on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband 3 by a
sewing thread 23 along the circumference thereof.
With such structure, the uppermost button 4 can be moved in a
neckline direction inside the second buttonhole 6 by a force in deforming the
elastomer plate 22. If the force is stopped from being applied, the uppermost
button 4 return to its original position at once by an elastic force of the
elastomer plate 22.
As described above, according to the ninth embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can
be
adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. Moreover, the
neckline returns to its original tight state if the wearer releases it so as
to
keep just-fit state. Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is
protruded
from the inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6
is made long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second
buttonhole 6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently,
the sewing work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A
even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a tenth embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 18. Fig. 18 is a cross
sectional view showing a mechanism for moving an uppermost button of a
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shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a tenth embodiment of
the invention.
As shown in Fig. 18, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
tenth embodiment, the uppermost button 4 is not sewn on the padding by a
thread but attached to the leading end of the bar-shaped elastomer 20, too.
The lower end of the bar-shaped elastomer 20 is stuck by adhesion to a
substantially rectangular plastic plate 24. The rubber tape 8 as the elastic
material is stuck by adhesion on a side surface of the substantially
rectangular plastic plate 24. The left end of the rubber tape 8 is stitched on
the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B.
With such structure, the uppermost button 4 can be moved in a
neckline direction inside the second buttonhole 6 by a stretching force of the
rubber tape 8. If the force is stopped from being applied, the uppermost
button 4 return to its original position by the stretching force of the rubber
tape 8.
As described above, according to the tenth embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can
be
adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. Moreover, the
neckline returns to its original tight state if the wearer releases it so as
to
keep just-fit state. Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is
protruded
from the inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6
is made long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second
buttonhole 6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently,
the sewing work becomes easy Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A
even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
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ELEVENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to an eleventh embodiment of
the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 19. Fig. 19 is a
perspective view with a cross section showing a mechanism for moving an
uppermost button of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to
an eleventh embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 19, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
eleventh embodiment, the uppermost button 4 is not sewn on the padding by
a thread but attached to the leading end of the bar-shaped elastomer 20, too.
The lower end of the bar-shaped elastomer 20 is stuck by adhesion to a small
thin plastic plate 24 of substantially a square shape. The plastic plate 25 is
covered by a guide plate 26. The guide plate 26 has a slot-shaped groove 26a
along which the bar-shaped elastomer 20 is slidable and a rectangular groove
26b along which the small thin plastic plate 25 of substantially a square
shape is slidable in the same direction as the bar-shaped elastomer 20. A
thin and heavy-duty plastic plate 27 is stuck on a rear side of the guide
plate
26.
With such structure, if it is fitted inside the neckband inner fold 3B
while taking a sliding direction same as a longitudinal direction of the
second
buttonhole 6, the uppermost button 4 can slide inside the second buttonhole
6. Consequently, it can be stopped at a desired position by friction between a
lower end portion of the short bar-shaped elastomer 20 and the slot-shaped
groove 26a.
As described above, according to the eleventh embodiment of the
neck-size-adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress
shirt
can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action, so that the
shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time. Since the neckband inner fold
3B of the shirt is protruded from the inner fold main body 1B of the shirt,
even if the second buttonhole 6 is made long, there is remained a space from
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the leading end of the second buttonhole 6 to the leading end of the neckband
inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing work becomes easy. Moreover, the
protruded portion 3C of the neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by
the neckband outer fold 3A even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is
knotted. Thus, the appearance is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it
becomes excellent in design by devising a shape of the protruded portion 3C,
too.
TWELFTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twelfth embodiment of the
invention is described hereafter. In the neck-size-adjustable shirt according
to the twelfth embodiment, a heat-resistant plastic plate is used instead of
the
padding 7a as the moving cloth. Specifically, a polyethylene terephthalate
(PET) plate is cut into substantially a same size as the padding 7a. Then,
the uppermost button 4 is sewn on the plate. The rubber tape 8 is stitched
on one end. The lining cloth 7b as the stopper is stitched on the other end.
The other ends of the rubber tape 8 and the lining cloth 7b are stitched
respectively in the same way as each of the above embodiments.
The polyethylene terephthalate has a softening point of about 26090
and well endures ironing of about 200°C. Moreover, if it not a thick
plate, it
can be sewn by a sewing machine. Therefore, the uppermost button 4 can be
sewn by a hand sewing needle or a button sewing machine. In consideration
of mass production, it is preferable to form two or more small holes on the
PET plate at a position for attaching the uppermost button 4. In this case,
the hand sewing needle and the sewing machine needle can be passed easily,
the needle is hard to be bent, the needlepoint is hard to be worn down and the
needlepoint is hard to be broken.
The PET plate has a moderate stiffness, so that the breaking-out does
not take place without any vertical tape or horizontal tape for preventing the
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breaking-out. If minute irregularities are formed on a front surface of the
PET plate, the light is not reflected on the front surface of the PET plate
even
if the front surface of the PET plate is seen from the second buttonhole 6.
Consequently, it does not give any uncomfortable feeling in appearance.
Moreover, if the PET plate is covered by a cloth, the PET plate becomes hard
to be bent even if it is thin. Furthermore, such PET plate does not reflect
the
light without any irregularities on the front surface. Consequently, it does
not give any uncomfortable feeling in appearance.
As described above, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
twelfth embodiment, the heat-resistant plastic plate is used in place of the
moving cloth, so that the breaking-out can be prevented without special
device. Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
While the twelfth embodiment shows an example in which PET is
used as the heat-resistant plastic, other plastic materials may be used such
as
polyvinylidene chloride having a softening point of 185 ~ to 200 °C , a
copolymer of polyvinylidene chloride and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
The heat-resistance plastic in a broad sense includes a plastic
material having a lowest softening temperature such as about 100°0 to
18090
The dress shirt or the like made of polyester is ironed at a low temperature
such as about 160°0 to 180. Moreover, the heat-resistant plastic is not
directly ironed but indirectly heated via a cloth. Therefore, the temperature
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applied to the heat-resistant plastic is thought to be much lower.
Accordingly, the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) may be used depending on a kind or
a thickness of the cloth of the shirt.
THIRTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a thirteenth embodiment of
the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 20. Fig. 20 is a
drawing
showing an internal structure of a neckband of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a twelfth embodiment of the invention. The
neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the thirteenth embodiment is
structured such that a stitch for sewing an elastic material on a rear cloth
of a
neckband is not seen from outside.
Specifically, as shown in Fig. 20, the uppermost button 4 is firmly
sewn on a moving cloth 30 with a moderate length of a base-winding. A
cloth tape 31 as a stopper having no elasticity is stitched on a right end of
the
moving cloth 30. A rubber tape 32 as an elastic material is stitched on a left
end of the moving cloth 30. While the button 4 is sewn with the base-
winding in the thirteenth embodiment, the button 4 may be sewn with a
moderate length of a thread base. A left end of the rubber tape 32 is firmly
sewn on a Vilene padding 33 (non-woven cloth) as a padding material having
substantially a same length as a width of the rear cloth 3b of the neckband
inner fold 3B. The V~~lene cloth 33 is stuck on the rear cloth 3b of the
neckband inner fold 3B via an adhesive.
The rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B is stitched together on
a front cloth (not shown) by a stitching thread 34. Thus, a right end of the
cloth tape 31 as the stopper having no elasticity and upper and lower ends of
the Vilene padding as the padding material are both stitched so as to finish a
moving mechanism of the uppermost button4. The left end of the rubber
tape 32 as the elastic material is stitched on the Vilene padding 33, so that
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seam or stitch penetrates the rear cloth 3b of the neckband. Therefore, the
seam of he rubber tape 32 is not seen from a front side of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt in any way Consequently, the appearance improves very
much.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
FOURTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a fourteenth embodiment of
the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 21a, Fig. 21b, Fig. 21c
and Fig. 21d. Fig. 21a is a drawing showing an internal structure of a
neckband of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
fourteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 21b is a drawing showing an
internal structure of a neckband of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function
according to a first modified example of the fourteenth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 21c is a drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband
of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second modified
example of the fourteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 21d is a
drawing showing an internal structure of a neckband of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a third modified example of the
fourteenth embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 21a, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
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the fourteenth embodiment, a soft padding 35 as a relatively stiff' padding is
stuck by an adhesive on an entire surface of a leading end portion of the
front
cloth 3a of the neckband inner fold 3B. The second buttonhole 6 is provided
on a center part of the soft padding 35 so as to penetrate even the front
cloth
3a of the neckband 3. A moving mechanism of the uppermost button 4 (not
shown) is provided on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B. The
uppermost button 4 is firmly sewn on the moving cloth or the like with a
moderate length of a base-winding or a thread base. The uppermost button
4 is put outside through the second buttonhole 6. The rear cloth 3b of the
neckband inner fold 3B is stitched together on the front cloth 3a by the
stitching thread 34. Thus, the soft padding 35 is also stitched thereon, so
that the soft padding 35 is surely prevented from coming off and keeps its
shape better for ever if it is washed repeatedly.
Thereby, the leading end portion of the neckband inner fold 3B d is
reinforced at the side of the second buttonhole 6 as a whole by the soft
padding 35 as the relatively stiff padding. Thus, the second buttonhole 6
cannot be deformed freely, so that breaking-out is harder to take place.
Moreover, the leading end portion of the neckband inner fold 3B is given a
tension so as to increase friction with the moving cloth or the like.
Therefore, the uppermost button 4 can be buttoned or secured at a desired
position in the second buttonhole 6. Moreover, there are no rucks or
wrinkles or bend generated at a moving area of the moving cloth or the like.
Consequently, the moving cloth or the like can be moved smoothly The
uppermost button 4 can be secured at a desired position in the second
buttonhole 6. Instead, it is possible that the button 4 becomes harder to
return to an original position. Therefore, it is necessary to make adjustment
such that the uppermost button 4 is capable of being secured at a desired
position and returning smoothly by selecting a kind of the moving cloth or the
like and a strength of the elastic material. The moving cloth may be one
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which has a relatively stiff padding stitched on a rear side of the moving
cloth. Alternately, it may be a heat-resistant plastic plate, a moving cloth
made by laser cutting or heat cutting or the like.
If the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the fourteenth
embodiment is worn by buttoning the uppermost button 4 (not shown) in the
second buttonhole 6 on a normal buttonhole 5 of an outer fold of the neckband
(not shown), an inner fold side of the neckband is bent into an angle shape
and given a round shape as shown in Fig. lb. Then, as shown in Fig. 21a, a
space formed by stitching together the front cloth 3a and the rear cloth 3b of
the inner fold 3B of the neckband becomes small. Thus, friction with the
moving cloth or the like increases, so that the uppermost button 4 can be
secured at a desired position when spreading the neck.
The "moving cloth made by laser cutting or heat cutting" means one
that is made by sticking a cloth on a cloth or a relatively stiff padding by
adhesion and cutting it into a shape of the moving cloth by the laser cutting
or the heat cutting. Thereby, the moving cloth has its circumference
hardened by heat of the laser cutting or the heat cutting. Consequently,
there are obtained advantages that the moving cloth never comes apart at the
circumference, that a step for sewing by a sewing machine can be omitted for
making a moving cloth and that a thickness of the moving cloth can be
lessened.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a first modified example of
the fourteenth embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring to
Fig. 21b. As shown in Fig. 21b, the first modified example of the fourteenth
embodiment is different in that it uses a hard padding 36 as a relatively
stiff
padding instead of the soft padding 35 in Fig. 21a. Other structure is the
same. As such, it is possible to adjust a returning action of the uppermost
button 4 by changing a kind of the relatively stiff padding.
If the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the first modified
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example is worn by buttoning the uppermost button 4 (not shown) in the
second buttonhole 6 on a normal buttonhole 5 of an outer fold of the neckband
(not shown), an inner fold side of the neckband is bent into an angle shape
and given a round shape as shown in Fig, lb. Then, as shown in Fig. 21b, a
space formed by stitching together the front cloth 3a and the rear cloth 3b of
the inner fold 3B of the neckband becomes small. Thus, friction with the
moving cloth or the like increases, so that the uppermost button 4 can be
secured at a desired position when spreading the neck.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a second modified example
of the fourteenth embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring
to Fig. 21c. As shown in Fig. 21c, the second modified example of the
fourteenth embodiment uses a V'ilene padding 37 as a relatively stiff padding
instead of the soft padding 35. Moreover, a hard padding 38 is overlapped
and stuck only around a circumference of the second buttonhole 6. The
"V~~lene padding" means a padding of a non-woven cloth such as a polyester or
a nylon. There are Vilene paddings of various thicknesses. The second
modified example of the fourteenth embodiment uses a thin and soft one so as
to reinforce softly the leading end portion of the neckband 3 entirely at the
side of the second buttonhole 6 by the Vilene padding 37 as the relatively
stiff
padding. On the other hand, it reinforces stiffly only a circumferential
portion around the second buttonhole 6 by the hard padding 38. Thus, the
returning action of the uppermost button 4 can be adjusted and the breaking-
out can be surely prevented.
If the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the second modified
example is worn by buttoning the uppermost button 4 (not shown) in the
second buttonhole 6 on a normal buttonhole 5 of an outer fold of the neckband
(not shown), an inner fold side of the neckband inner fold 3B is bent into an
angle shape and given a round shape as shown in Fig. 1b. Then, as shown in
Fig. 21c, a space formed by stitching together the front cloth 3a and the rear
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cloth 3b of the inner fold 3B of the neckband becomes small. Thus, friction
with the moving cloth or the like increases, so that the uppermost button 4
can be secured at a desired position when spreading the neck.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a third modified example of
the fourteenth embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring to
Fig. 21d. As shown in Fig. 21d, in the third modified example of the
fourteenth embodiment, the hard padding 38 is overlapped and stuck only
around a circumference of the second buttonhole 6 over the soft padding 35
shown in Fig. 21a. Thus, the leading end portion of the neckband inner fold
3B is reinforced entirely at the side of the second buttonhole 6 in a state
stiffer than the Vilene padding 37 but softer than the hard padding 36.
Moreover, only a circumferential portion around the second buttonhole 6 is
reinforced relatively stiffly by the hard padding 38. Thus, the returning
action of the uppermost button 4 can be adjusted and the breaking-out can be
surely prevented.
If the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the second modified
example is worn by buttoning the uppermost button 4 (not shown) in the
second buttonhole 6 on a normal buttonhole 5 of an outer fold of the neckband
(not shown), a side of the inner fold 3B of the neckband is bent into an angle
shape and given a round shape as shown in Fig. lb. Then, as shown in Fig.
21d, a space formed by stitching together the front cloth 3a and the rear
cloth
3b of the inner fold 3B of the neckband becomes small. Thus, friction with
the moving cloth or the like increases, so that the uppermost button 4 can be
secured at a desired position when spreading the neck.
In the fourteenth embodiment of the neck-size-adjustable shirt, since
the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the inner fold main
body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made long, there is
remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole 6 to the
leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing work
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becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband inner
fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
FIFTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a fifteenth embodiment of
the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 22 to Fig. 24. Fig. 22a
is
a drawing showing a structure of a moving cloth and a structure of an elastic
body and a stopper of a shirt having neck adjusting function according to a
fifteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 22b is a drawing showing a
structure of a moving cloth and a structure of an elastic body and a stopper
of
a shirt having neck adjusting function according to a first modified example
of
the fifteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 22c is a drawing showing a
structure of a moving cloth and a structure of an elastic body and a stopper
of
a shirt having neck adjusting function according to a second modified
example of the fifteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 23a, Fig. 23b,
Fig. 23c and Fig. 23d are drawings respectively showing a variety of methods
for wrapping a padding of the moving cloth in a fabric of the shirt having
neck
size adjusting function according the fifteenth embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 24a, Fig. 24b and Fig. 24c are drawings respectively showing steps for
placing a padding on an elastic material and wrapping it in a fabric in a
moving cloth of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
third modified example of the fifteenth embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 22a, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
the fifteenth embodiment, a moving cloth 80 has a padding 80a covered by a
cloth 80b that is a same fabric as a fabric of the shirt, while having a
circumference thereof stitched by a thread. The above described Vilene
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padding, an Inver padding or the like may be used as the padding 80a. In
the fifteenth embodiment, power nets 81 as an elastic material are sewn
respectively on opposite ends of the moving cloth 80. Thus, a right power net
81 serves as a stopper.
The moving cloth 80 is constituted by covering the padding 80a with
the cloth 80b of the same fabric as the shirt. This is because, if the
relatively
stiff padding 35, 36 is stuck for reinforcement on the leading end portion of
the neckband 3 at the side of the second buttonhole 6, these relatively stiff
padding 35, 36 has large irregularities on the front surface, as described in
the fourteenth embodiment. Therefore, if the one having the padding 80a
covered with the cloth 80b is used as the moving cloth 80 that is in friction
with the front surface of the relatively stiff padding 35, 36 according to a
movement of the uppermost button, a right friction force is generated
between small irregularities of the cloth 80b and the large irregularities at
the front surface of the relatively stiff padding 35, 36. Consequently, the
moving cloth can be stopped at or move to an appropriate position of the
second buttonhole 6.
Fig. 22b shows a first modified example of a method of fitting the
moving cloth 80 of the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the fifteenth
embodiment. The moving cloth 80 has the padding 80a covered by the cloth
80b that is the same fabric as the fabric of the shirt, while having the
circumference thereof stitched by the thread. The power net 81 as the elastic
material is attached to the left end of the moving cloth 80. A cloth tape 82
as
a stopper having no elasticity is stitched on the right end of the moving
cloth
80. Fig. 22c shows a second modified example of a method of fitting a
moving cloth of the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the fifteenth
embodiment. The power net 81 as the elastic material is stitched on a left
end of a moving cloth 83. The moving cloth 83 extends a cloth 83a made of
the same fabric as the fabric of the shirt covering the padding 80a into a
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tubular shape toward the right end side. Thus, the right end side serves as a
stopper. That is, in the second modified example, the fabric covering the
padding 80a and the stopper are made into one body.
Methods of covering the padding 80a by the cloth 80b is described
referring to Fig. 23a, Fig. 23b, Fig. 23c and Fig. 23d. Fig. 23a shows a
method in which the cloth 80b has its center separated and sewn so as to
cover the padding 80a. There are various methods. For example, Fig. 23b
shows a method in which the cloth 80b has its center cut apart and
overlapped and sewn. Fig. 23c shows a method in which two cloths 80b are
overlapped and have their upper and lower ends stitched to each other,
thereafter being reversed and letting the padding 80a enter therein. Fig.
23d shows a method in which a seam is placed at one side and only one of
them is stitched. In any method, the front surface of the moving cloth 80, 83
can be smooth by covering the padding 80a with the cloth 80b of the same
fabric as the fabric of the shirt or other cloths.
A third modified example of a moving cloth of a neck-size-adjustable
shirt according to the fifteenth embodiment is described hereafter referring
to
Fig. 24a, Fig. 24b and Fig. 24c. In the third modified example, as shown in
Fig. 24c, after the padding 80a is laid on the power net 81 as the elastic
material, the cloth 80b of the same fabric covers the padding 80a in such
state. Thus, a moving cloth element 80A is constituted. First, as shown in
Fig. 24a, the padding 80 is laid on one power net 81. On the other hand, as
shown in Fig. 24b, seam allowances at the opposite ends of the cloth 80b are
folded. Then, as shown in Fig. 24c, the cloth 80b is wound around the
padding 80a and bent at a lower side, thereafter being stitched at the
circumference of the padding 80a.
As described above, according to the moving cloth 80, 80a, 83 of the
fifteenth embodiment, the neck-size-adjustable shirt is realized such that a
moderate friction can be obtained and the neckline of the shirt including the
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dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action,
that the breaking-out is hard to take place and that the wearer can wear
comfortably for a long time.
SIXTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a sixteenth embodiment of
the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 25a, Fig. 25b, Fig.
25c,
Fig. 25d, Fig. 25e and Fig. 25f. Fig. 25a is a drawing showing an example in
which a fabric is stuck to a relatively stiff padding which a padding as the
moving cloth contacts of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according
to a sixteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 25b, Fig. 25c, Fig. 25d, Fig.
25e and Fig. 25f are drawings respectively showing a first, a second, a third,
a
fourth and a fifth modified example of the sixteenth embodiment.
The sixteenth embodiment uses only a padding as a moving cloth.
The uppermost button 4 is stitched on the padding with a moderate length of
a thread base or a base-winding. The uppermost button 4 is put out of the
second buttonhole 6 and moved along it. At this time, a relatively stiff
padding 35 (soft padding) or 36 (hard padding) is stuck on an inside of the
front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband so as to prevent the breaking-
out. As such, the friction becomes large because the padding as the moving
cloth having large irregularities on the front surface is in friction with the
relatively hard padding 35, 36. In view of this, according to a reversed way
of thinking, the cloth is not attached at the moving cloth side but attached
over the relatively stiff padding inside the front cloth 3a of the inner fold
of
the neckband. Thereby, the same moderate friction is obtainable as in the
fourteenth embodiment.
Specifically, as shown in Fig. 25a, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding
36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is stitched on the inside of the
front
cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband 3 so as to cover an entire leading
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end of the front cloth 3a. Moreover, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36
as a relatively small and stiff padding, which is cut into nearly a same
length
as the second buttonhole 6, is stitched at a portion where the second
buttonhole 6 is formed. A cloth 85 of the same fabric (shirt fabric) has a
size
covering the relatively large and stiff padding 35 or 36 as a whole. The cloth
85 is stitched on the padding 35 or 36. A through hole of the second
buttonhole 6 is opened. A buttonholing is performed on the above elements
including the cloth 85 so as to form the second buttonhole 6. an uppermost
button (not shown) is sewn on a padding as a moving cloth (not shown) and is
put out of the second buttonhole 6.
As described above, a center part of the cloth 85 is fixed through the
buttonholing in forming the second buttonhole 6. Then, when the uppermost
button moves together with the padding as the moving cloth in the second
buttonhole 6, the padding having large irregularities and the cloth 85 are in
friction with each other. Thus, a moderate friction can be obtained.
Moreover, the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B is stitched together
on the front cloth 3a by the stitching thread 34. Thus, the soft padding 35 or
the hard padding 36 and the cloth 85 are also stitched thereon, so that the
soft padding 35 or the hard padding 36 and the cloth 85 are surely prevented
from coming off and keep their shapes better for ever if it is washed
repeatedly.
In a first modified example shown in Fig. 25b, a soft padding 35 or a
hard padding 36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other
hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff
padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35 or 36 after being covered with a cloth 86 of the same cloth.
Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a second modified example shown in Fig. 25c, a soft padding 35 or
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a hard padding 36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35 or 36. Moreover, a cloth 86 of the same fabric is cut into
substantially a same length as the relatively small and stiff padding 35 or
36.
Thereafter, the cloth 86 has its overall circumference stitched on the padding
35 or 36. Then, the second buttonhole 6 is formed on such structure. Thus,
a center part of the cloth 86 is fixed by the buttonholing.
In a third modified example shown in Fig. 25d, a soft padding 35 or a
hard padding 36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other
hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff
padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35 or 36. Moreover, a cloth 87 has a length extending from an upper
end to a lower end of the front cloth 3a of the neckband 3. Then, the cloth 87
is stitched on the padding 35 or 36. Right and left edge of the cloth 87 is
overlocked. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fourth modified example shown in Fig. 25e, a soft padding 35 or a
hard padding 36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other
hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff
padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35 or 36. Moreover, a cloth 88 of the same fabric is stuck on the
padding 35 or 36. Then, they are heat-cut along an outline of the relatively
small and stiff padding. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fifth modified example shown in Fig. 25f, a soft padding 35 or a
hard padding 36 as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other
hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff
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padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35.or 36 Moreover, a cloth 89 of the same fabric is stuck by an
adhesive or a two-sided tape on the padding 35 or 36. Thereafter, the second
buttonhole 6 is formed so as to fix a center part of the cloth 89 by
buttonholing.
As described above, in the sixteenth embodiment and the first to the
fifth modified examples, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a
relatively
large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other hand, a soft padding 35 or a
hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff padding is cut into
substantially a same length as that of the second buttonhole 6. Then, the
small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large padding 35 or 36. However,
in some cases, only the relatively large and stiff padding 35 or 36 is
stitched
according to a material of the shirt or the like. Then, the cloth 85, 86, 87,
88,
89 of the same fabric may be directly attached without stitching the
relatively
small and stiff padding. While, in the above described cases, the same fabric
as the shirt is used as the cloth 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, other fabrics may be
used.
SEVENTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a seventeenth embodiment
of the invention is described referring to Fig. 26 a to Fig. 26~ Fig. 26a is a
drawing showing an example in which a fabric is stuck to a relatively stiff
padding which a padding as the moving cloth contacts of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a seventeenth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 26b, Fig. 26c, Fig. 26d, Fig. 26e and Fig. 26f are drawings
respectively showing a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth modified
example of the seventeenth embodiment.
As shown in Fig. 26a to Fig. 26f, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt
according to the seventeenth embodiment, the protruded portion 3C of the
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neckband inner fold 3B has an angular shape. Other parts have the same
structure as those of the sixteenth embodiment.
Specifically, the seventeenth embodiment uses only a padding as a
moving cloth. The uppermost button 4 is stitched on the padding with a
moderate length of a thread base or a base-winding. The uppermost button
4 is put out of the second buttonhole 6 and moved along it. At this time, a
relatively stiff padding 35A (soft padding) or 36A (hard padding) is stuck on
an inside of the front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband so as to
prevent the breaking-out. As such, the friction becomes large because the
padding as the moving cloth having large irregularities on the front surface
is
in friction with the relatively hard padding 35A, 36A. In view of this,
according to a reversed way of thinking, the cloth is not attached at the
moving cloth side but attached over the relatively stiff padding inside the
front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby, the same moderate
friction is obtainable as in the fourteenth and sixteenth embodiments.
Specifically, as shown in Fig. 26a, a soft padding 35A or a hard
padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is stitched on the inside
of
the front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband 3 so as to cover an
entire
leading end of the front cloth 3a. Moreover, a soft padding 35 or a hard
padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff padding, which is cut into nearly a
same length as the second buttonhole 6, is stitched at a portion where the
second buttonhole 6 is formed. A cloth 85A of the same fabric (shirt fabric)
has a size covering the relatively large and stiff padding 35A or 36A as a
whole. The cloth 85A is stitched on the padding 35A or 36A. A through hole
of the second buttonhole 6 is opened. A buttonholing is performed on the
above elements including the cloth 85A so as to form the second buttonhole 6.
an uppermost button (not shown) is sewn on a padding as a moving cloth (not
shown) and is put out of the second buttonhole 6.
As described above, a center part of the cloth 85A is fixed through the
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buttonholing in forming the second buttonhole 6. Then, when the uppermost
button moves together with the padding as the moving cloth in the second
buttonhole 6, the padding having large irregularities and the cloth 85A are in
friction with each other. Thus, a moderate friction can be obtained.
Moreover, the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B is stitched together
on the front cloth 3a by the stitching thread 34. Thus, the soft padding 35A
or the hard padding 36A and the cloth 85A are also stitched thereon, so that
the soft padding 35A or the hard padding 36A and the cloth 85A are surely
prevented from coming off and keep their shapes better for ever if it is
washed
repeatedly.
In a first modified example shown in Fig. 26b, a soft padding 35A or a
hard padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35A or 36A after being covered with a cloth 86A of the same cloth.
Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a second modified example shown in Fig. 26c, a soft padding 35A or
a hard padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35A or 36A. Moreover, a cloth 86A of the same fabric is cut into
substantially a same length as the relatively small and stiff padding 35 or
36.
Thereafter, the cloth 86A has its overall circumference stitched on the
padding 35 or 36. Then, the second buttonhole 6 is formed on such
structure. Thus, a center part of the cloth 86A is fixed by the buttonholing.
In a third modified example shown in Fig. 26d, a soft padding 35A or
a hard padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
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other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35A or 36A. Moreover, a cloth 87A has a length extending from an
upper end to a lower end of the front cloth 3a of the neckband 3. Then, the
cloth 87A is stitched on the padding 35 or 36. Right and left edge of the
cloth
87A is overlocked. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fourth modified example shown in Fig. 26e, a soft padding 35A or
a hard padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35A or 36A. Moreover, a cloth 88A of the same fabric is stuck on the
padding 35 or 36. Then, they are heat-cut along an outline of the relatively
small and stiff padding. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fifth modified example shown in Fig. 26f, a soft padding 35A or a
hard padding 36A as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35A or 36A. Moreover, a cloth 89A of the same fabric is stuck by an
adhesive or a two-sided tape on the padding 35 or 36. Thereafter, the second
buttonhole 6 is formed so as to fix a center part of the cloth 89A by
buttonholing.
As described above, in the seventeenth embodiment and the first to
the fifth modified examples, a soft padding 35A or a hard padding 36A as a
relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other hand, a soft padding
35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff padding is cut into
substantially a same length as that of the second buttonhole 6. Then, the
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small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large padding 35A or 36A.
However, in some cases, only the relatively large and stiff padding 35A or 36A
is stitched according to a material of the shirt or the like. Then, the cloth
85A, 86A, 87A, 88A, 89A of the same fabric may be directly attached without
stitching the relatively small and stiff padding. While, in the above
described cases, the same fabric as the shirt is used as the cloth 85A, 86A,
87A, 88A, 89A, other fabrics may be used.
EIGHTEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a seventeenth embodiment
of the invention is described referring to Fig. 27 a to Fig. 27f. Fig. 27a is
a
drawing showing an example in which a fabric is stuck to a relatively stiff
padding which a padding as the moving cloth contacts of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to an eighteenth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 27b, Fig. 27c, Fig. 27d, Fig. 27e and Fig. 27f are drawings
respectively showing a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth modified
example of the eighteenth embodiment.
As shown in Fig. 27a to Fig. 27f, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt
according to the eighteenth embodiment, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B has a triangular shape. Other parts have the same
structure as those of the sixteenth embodiment.
Specifically, the eighteenth embodiment uses only a padding as a
moving cloth. The uppermost button 4 is stitched on the padding with a
moderate length of a thread base or a base-winding. The uppermost button
4 is put out of the second buttonhole 6 and moved along it. At this time, a
relatively stiff padding 35A (soft padding) or 36A (hard padding) is stuck on
an inside of the front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband so as to
prevent the breaking-out. As such, the friction becomes large because the
padding as the moving cloth having large irregularities on the front surface
is
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in friction with the relatively hard padding 35A, 36A. In view of this,
according to a reversed way of thinking, the cloth is not attached at the
moving cloth side but attached over the relatively stiff padding inside the
front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband. Thereby, the same moderate
friction is obtainable as in the fourteenth and sixteenth embodiments.
Specifically, as shown in Fig. 27a, a soft padding 35B or a hard
padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is stitched on the inside
of
the front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband 3 so as to cover an
entire
leading end of the front cloth 3a. Moreover, a soft padding 35 or a hard
padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff padding, which is cut into nearly a
same length as the second buttonhole 6, is stitched at a portion where the
second buttonhole 6 is formed. A cloth 85B of the same fabric (shirt fabric)
has a size covering the relatively large and stiff padding 35B or 36B as a
whole. The cloth 85B is stitched on the padding 35B or 36B. A through
hole of the second buttonhole 6 is opened. A buttonholing is performed on
the above elements including the cloth 85A so as to form the second
buttonhole 6. an uppermost button (not shown) is sewn on a padding as a
moving cloth (not showy and is put out of the second buttonhole 6.
As described above, a center part of the cloth 85B is fixed through the
buttonholing in forming the second buttonhole 6. Then, when the uppermost
button moves together with the padding as the moving cloth in the second
buttonhole 6, the padding having large irregularities and the cloth 85B are in
friction with each other. Thus, a moderate friction can be obtained.
Moreover, the rear cloth 3b of the neckband inner fold 3B is stitched together
on the front cloth 3a by the stitching thread 34. Thus, the soft padding 35B
or the hard padding 36B and the cloth 85B are also stitched thereon, so that
the soft padding 35B or the hard padding 36B and the cloth 85B are surely
prevented from coming off and keep their shapes better for ever if it is
washed
repeatedly.
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In a first modified example shown in Fig. 27b, a soft padding 35B or a
hard padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35B or 36B after being covered with a cloth 86B of the same cloth.
Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a second modified example shown in Fig. 27c, a soft padding 35B
or a hard padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35B or 36B. Moreover, a cloth 86B of the same fabric is cut into
substantially a same length as the relatively small and stiff padding 35 or
36.
Thereafter, the cloth 86B has its overall circumference stitched on the
padding 35 or 36. Then, the second buttonhole 6 is formed on such
structure. Thus, a center part of the cloth 86A is fixed by the buttonholing.
In a third modified example shown in Fig. 27d, a soft padding 35B or
a hard padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35B or 36B. Moreover, a cloth 87B has a length extending from an
upper end to a lower end of the front cloth 3a of the neckband 3. Then, the
cloth 87B is stitched on the padding 35 or 36. Right and left edge of the
cloth
87B is overlocked. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fourth modified example shown in Fig. 27e, a soft padding 35B or
a hard padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
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stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35B or 36B. Moreover, a cloth 88B of the same fabric is stuck on the
padding 35 or 36. Then, they are heat-cut along an outline of the relatively
small and stiff padding. Thereafter, the second buttonhole 6 is formed.
In a fifth modified example shown in Fig. 27f, a soft padding 35B or a
hard padding 36B as a relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the
other hand, a soft padding 35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and
stiff padding is cut into substantially a same length as that of the second
buttonhole 6. Then, the small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large
padding 35B or 36B. Moreover, a cloth 89B of the same fabric is stuck by an
adhesive or a two-sided tape on the padding 35 or 36. Thereafter, the second
buttonhole 6 is formed so as to fix a center part of the cloth 89B by
buttonholing.
As described above, in the eighteenth embodiment and the first to the
fifth modified examples, a soft padding 35B or a hard padding 36B as a
relatively large and stiff padding is sewn. On the other hand, a soft padding
35 or a hard padding 36 as a relatively small and stiff padding is cut into
substantially a same length as that of the second buttonhole 6. Then, the
small padding 35 or 36 is stitched on the large padding 35B or 36B.
However, in some cases, only the relatively large and stiff padding 35B or 36B
is stitched according to a material of the shirt or the like. Then, the cloth
85B, 86B, 87B, 88B, 89B of the same fabric may be directly attached without
stitching the relatively small and stiff padding. While, in the above
described cases, the same fabric as the shirt is used as the cloth 85B, 86B,
87B, 88B, 89B, other fabrics may be used.
NINETEENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a nineteenth embodiment of
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the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 28a, Fig. 28b and Fig.
28c. Fig. 28a is a plan view showing a heat-resistant plastic plate used
instead of a moving cloth of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a nineteenth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 28b is a plan
view showing a state in which a stopper is attached to the heat-resistant
plastic plate. Fig. 28c is a plan view showing a state in which an elastic
material is further attached to the heat-resistant plastic plate.
As described in the twelfth embodiment, if the heat-resistant plastic
is used instead of the moving cloth, various advantages are obtained. Still,
in case the uppermost button 4 comes off, it is hard for a consumer to sew the
button back on the shirt. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 28a, a cloth tape 41 is
stitched on a heat-resistant plastic (PET) plate 40. Thus, in case the
uppermost button 4 comes off, even the consumer can reattach it easily. It is
possible that the cloth tape 41 has only opposite ends thereof stitched on the
heat-resistant plastic plate 40 instead of the moving cloth, while making its
center spaced from the heat-resistant plastic plate 40. In this case, the
uppermost button 4 is sewn only on the cloth tape 41. Alternatively, in the
nineteenth embodiment, the cloth tape 41 may have its circumference
stitched on the heat-resistance plastic plate 41 by a stitching thread 42 so
as
to be in close contact with the heat-resistant plastic plate. In this case,
the
uppermost button 4 is sewn while making the thread passing through the
cloth tape 41 and the heat-resistant plastic plate 40.
In the former case, if the uppermost button 4 comes off, it is easy for
the consumer to reattach the uppermost button 4 only on the cloth tape 41.
However, a breaking-out may occur by a space made at the center part of the
cloth tape 41. On the other hand, in case of the nineteenth embodiment, the
cloth tape 41 is in close contact with the heat-resistant plastic plate 40.
Therefore, it seems that it is hard for the consumer to reattach the uppermost
button 4 only on the cloth tape 41. However, since a needlepoint slides on
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the heat-resistant plastic plate 40, so that the consumer can reattach the
uppermost button 4 only on the cloth tape 41 more easily than expected.
As shown in Fig. 28b, if a relatively long cloth tape 41A is stitched so
as to run over a right end of the heat-resistant plastic plate 40, a protruded
portion 41a serves as a stopper. Therefore, it is possible to decrease a
number of parts, thereby shortening a process and reducing costs.
As shown in Fig. 28c, if a net rubber tape 43 as an elastic material is
stitched on a left end of the heat-resistant plastic plate 40, a structure is
completed so as to move the uppermost button 4 in the second buttonhole 6
(not shown). In the nineteenth embodiment, a net rubber tape 43 having not
so much strong tensile force is used as the elastic material so as to move the
uppermost button4 to a desired position and fix it there.
As described above, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt
can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. Moreover,
the uppermost button can be easily reattached even if it comes off.
Furthermore, a stopper can be attached at the same time. Thus, the neck-
size-adjustable shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TWENTIETH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twentieth embodiment of
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the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 29a and Fig. 29b. Fig.
29a is a plan view showing a state in which a moving cloth is attached to a
long elastic material of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according
to a twentieth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 29b is a plan view showing
a state in which a heat-resistant plastic plate used instead of the moving
cloth
is attached to the long elastic material of the shirt having neck size
adjusting
function according to the seventeenth embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 29a, in the twentieth embodiment, a moving cloth
45 has opposite ends stitched on a net rubber tape 44 as a long elastic
material via a stitching thread 46. An uppermost button 4 is sewn with a
thread passing through the moving cloth 45 and the net rubber tape 44.
Thus, a right side of the net rubber tape 44 as the long elastic material
serves
same as a stopper. Consequently, its sewing is easy and similar function and
effects are obtained as if the stopper is attached.
Similarly, as shown in Fig. 29b, in a modified example of the
twentieth embodiment, a cloth tape 41 is stitched on a heat-resistant plastic
plate 40 as in the nineteenth embodiment. They have opposite ends stitched
on a net rubber tape 44 as a long elastic material via a stitching thread 46.
An uppermost button 4 is sewn with a thread passing through the cloth tape
41, the heat-resistant plastic plate 40 and the net rubber tape 44. Thus, a
right side of the net rubber tape 44 as the long elastic material serves same
as
a stopper. Consequently, its sewing is easy and similar function and effects
are obtained as if the stopper is attached.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
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neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TWENTY-FIRST EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-first embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 30a, Fig. 30b, Fig.
30c,
Fig. 30d, Fig. 30e, Fig. 30f and Fig. 30g. Fig. 30a is a drawing showing a
positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole
of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a twenty-first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 30a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-
first
embodiment of the invention. Fig. 30b is a drawing showing a state in which
a neck size is made a smallest in the twenty-first embodiment. Fig. 30c is a
drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a little larger so that
opposite ends of the collar matches exactly in the twenty-first embodiment.
Fig. 30d is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made still
larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated a little in the
eighteenth embodiment. Fig. 30e is a drawing showing a state in which the
neck size is made still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar
is
separated more in the twenty-first embodiment. Fig. 30f is a drawing
showing a positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and a second
buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a first modified example of the twenty-first
embodiment of the invention. Fig. 30g is a drawing showing a positional
relationship between a normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a
neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting
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function according to a second modified example of the twenty-first
embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 30a, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X according
to the twenty-first embodiment, an end of a neckband 3 is rounded as shown
by a solid line. Still, even if it is angular as shown by an imaginary line,
function and effects described hereafter are exactly the same. In case a
neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X is sold in a shop, a neck size and a sleeve
length
is indicated in every one centimeter such as "39 (cm) - 78 (cm)". A consumer
buys a shirt in his or her size while making an estimate from these numbers.
The neck size is represented by a length from a middle point (3 of a normal
buttonhole 5 provided on an outer fold 3A of a neckband 3 to an inner end 8
of a second buttonhole 6 provided on an inner fold of the neckband 3, as
shown in Fig. 30a, Fig. 30f and Fig. 30g.
The second buttonhole 6 is depicted in Fig. 30a such that it is
provided horizontally Actually, it has a side of the inner end 8 lower by 2
mm so as to make its right side up. Thereby, an uppermost button (not
shown) becomes easy to return after moving to a side of an outer end ~ . In
contrast, if the second buttonhole 6 is provided horizontally, the uppermost
button becomes hard to return.
The neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X according to the twenty-first
embodiment has a neck size of 41 cm. If the uppermost button (not shown)
is buttoned, the neck size becomes the smallest when the uppermost button is
hooked onto an inner end ?' of the normal buttonhole 5, while the
uppermost button is located at the inner end 8 of the second buttonhole 6,
as shown in Fig. 30b. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.4 cm. A collar
2 just fits when the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle point (3 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 30c. At this time, the neck
size becomes 41 cm.
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In case the uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end a of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 30d, the collar 2 is opened a
little and the neck size becomes 41 cm. The neck size of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1X according to the twenty-first embodiment becomes the
largest when the uppermost button is hooked onto the outer end a of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is moved to the outer end
of the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 30e. At this time, the neck
size becomes 42.8 cm.
As described above, in the twenty-first embodiment of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 1X, the neck size changes from the smallest of 40.4 cm to the
largest of 42.8 cm within a range of 2.4.cm. Therefore, the neckline can be
tightened when it is cold, while it can be opened when it is hot. Thus, it can
deal with a temperature change of circumstances. Moreover, the shirt can
rapidly switch from a rough state of Fig. 30e in which there is a large space
between facing ends of the collar 2 to a formal state of Fig. 30c in which the
collar 2 just fits.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a first modified example of
the twenty-first embodiment is described hereafter referring to Fig. 30f. As
shown in Fig. 30f, in a first modified example of a neck-size-adjustable shirt
1Y, a neckband outer fold 3A has a protrusion length of 2.5 cm from a base
end of a collar 2, and it is larger by 0.5 cm than a protrusion length in Fig.
30a. Thus, a position of a normal buttonhole 5 is shifted outward by just
such much. Moreover, a length of the second buttonhole 6 is prolonged to 1.5
cm. In the first modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1Y, if an
uppermost button (not shown) is buttoned, a neck size becomes the smallest
when the uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end r of the normal
buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end 8 of
the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.4 cm.
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If the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle point ~3 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41 cm. At this time, the
collar 2 is opened a little. The neck size of the neck-size-adjustable shirt
lY
according to the first modified example becomes the largest when the
uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end a of the normal buttonhole 5,
while the uppermost button is moved to an outer end ~ of the second
buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 43.1 cm. As described
above, in the first modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt lY, the
neck size changes from the smallest of 40.4 cm to the largest of 43.1 cm
within a range of 2.7.cm.
The second buttonhole 6 is depicted in Fig. 30f such that it is provided
horizontally, too. Actually, it has a side of the inner end 8 lower by 2 mm
so as to make its right side up. Thereby, an uppermost button (not shown)
becomes easy to return after moving to a side of an outer end
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a second modified example
of the twenty-first embodiment is described hereafter referring to Fig. 30g.
As shown in Fig. 30g, in a second modified example of a neck-size-adjustable
shirt 1Z, a neckband outer fold 3A has a protrusion length of 3.0 cm from a
base end of a collar 2, and it is still larger by 0.5 cm than a protrusion
length
in Fig. 30b. Thus, a position of a normal buttonhole 5 is shifted outward by
just such much. Moreover, a length of the second buttonhole 6 is prolonged
to 1.8 cm. In the second modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt
1Z, if an uppermost button (not shown) is buttoned, a neck size becomes the
smallest when the uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end 'Y of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.4 cm.
If the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle point (3 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
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8 of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41 cm. At this time, the
collar 2 is opened a little. The neck size of the neck-size-adjustable shirt
1Z
according to the second modified example becomes the largest when the
uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end a of the normal buttonhole 5,
while the uppermost button is moved to an outer end ~ of the second
buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 43.4 cm. As described
above, in the second modified example of the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1Z,
the neck size changes from the smallest of 40.4 cm to the largest of 43.4 cm
within a range of 3.O.cm.
The second buttonhole 6 is depicted in Fig. 30g such that it is
provided horizontally, too. Actually, it has a side of the inner end 8 lower
by 2 mm so as to make its right side up. Thereby, an uppermost button (not
shown) becomes easy to return after moving to a side of an outer end ~ .
As described above, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X, lY, 1Z
according to the twenty-first embodiment, the neck size changes within a
range of 2.4 cm to 3.Ocm. Therefore, the neckline can be tightened when it is
cold, while it can be opened when it is hot. Thus, it can deal with a
temperature change of circumstances. Moreover, the shirt can rapidly
switch from a rough state in which there is a large space between facing ends
of the collar 2 to a formal state in which the collar 2 just fits.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
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TWENTY-SECOND EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-second
embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 31a, Fig.
315b, Fig. 31c, Fig. 31d, Fig. 31e, Fig. 31f, Fig. 32a, Fig. 32b, Fig. 32c,
Fig.
32d, Fig. 32e, Fig. 32f and Fig. 32g. Fig. 31a is a drawing showing a
positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole
of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a twenty-second embodiment of the invention. Fig. 31b
is a drawing showing a state in which a neck size is made a smallest so that
opposite ends of the collar match exactly in the twenty-second embodiment.
Fig. 31c is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a little
larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are separated a little in the
twenty-second embodiment. Fig. 31d is a drawing showing a state in which
the neck size is made still larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are
separated more in the twenty-second embodiment. Fig. 31e is a drawing
showing a state in which the neck size is made still further larger so that
the
opposite ends of the collar is separated widely in the twenty-second
embodiment. Fig. 31f is a drawing showing a positional relationship
between a normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while
opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
first modified example of the twenty-second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 32a is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a second buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a
collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment of the invention. Fig.
32b is a drawing showing a state in which a neck size is made a smallest in
the second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment. Fig. 32c is a
drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made a little larger so that
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opposite ends of the collar match exactly in the second modified example of
the twenty-second embodiment. Fig. 32d is a drawing showing a state in
which the neck size is made still larger so that the opposite ends of the
collar
are separated a little in the second modified example of the twenty-second
embodiment. Fig. 32e is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is
made still further larger so that the opposite ends of the collar are
separated
more in the second modified example of the twenty-second embodiment. Fig.
32f is a drawing showing a state in which the neck size is made still further
larger so that the opposite ends of the collar is separated widely in the
second
modified example of the twenty-second embodiment. Fig. 32g is a drawing
showing a positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and a second
buttonhole of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a third modified example of the twenty-second
embodiment of the invention.
A second buttonhole 6 is depicted in Fig. 31a, Fig. 31f, Fig. 32a and
Fig. 32g such that it is provided horizontally, too. Actually, it has a side
of an
inner end b or a side of an inner end E lower by 2 mm so as to make its
right side up. Thereby, an uppermost button (not shown) becomes easy to
return after moving to a side of an outer end ~ or a side of an outer end ~.
As shown in Fig. 31a, a neck-size-adjustable shirt 51A according to
the twenty-second embodiment has a neck size of 41.5 cm. If the uppermost
button (not showy is buttoned, the neck size becomes the smallest when the
uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end r of the normal buttonhole 5,
while the uppermost button is located at the inner end 8 of the second
buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 31b. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.9
cm and a collar 2 just fits. Consequently, a person who has a neck
measurement of 41 cm can wear it. When it is sold in a shop, it may be sold
as a shirt of "neck size 41 cm".
When the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle point a of the
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normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 31c, the neck size becomes
41.5 cm (neckline measurement), so that the collar 2 is opened a little. In
case the uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end a of the normal
buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end 8 of
the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 31d, the neck size becomes 42.1 cm
and the collar 2 is opened more. The neck size becomes the largest or 43.3
cm when the uppermost button is hooked onto the outer end a of the normal
buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is moved to the outer end ~ of the
second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 31e. At this time, the collar 2 is
opened widely
As described above, in the twenty-second embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt 51A, the neck size changes from the smallest of 40.9 cm
to the largest of 43.3 cm within a range of 2.4.cm. Therefore, the neckline
can be tightened when it is cold, while it can be opened when it is hot. Thus,
it can deal with a temperature change of circumstances. Moreover, the shirt
can rapidly switch from a rough state of Fig. 31e in which there is a large
space between facing ends of the collar 2 to a formal state of Fig. 31b in
which
the collar 2 just fits. Furthermore, if it is normally worn or in a state of
Fig.
31c, its neck is opened 0.5 cm in space, so that it is easy to knot a tie and
make a feeling of moderate fit in a dress shirt or the like.
In the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X according to the twenty-first
embodiment, the largest opening width of the collar 2 is 1.8 cm. In contrast,
in the neck-size-adjustable shirt 51A according to the twenty-second
embodiment, the second buttonhole 6 is shifted outward by 0.5 cm. Thereby,
though a length of a buttonhole 5 of an outer fold and a length of the second
buttonhole 6 are both 1.2 cm and the same, the largest opening width of the
collar 2 becomes 2.3 cm and larger. If the length of the second buttonhole 6
is made longer, the largest opening width can be larger. However, if the
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length of the second buttonhole 6 is made too long, the shirt becomes silly-
looking. Moreover, the second buttonhole 6 becomes easy to be opened, so
that a breaking-out is easy to take place. In contrast, if the largest opening
width is made large by shifting the second buttonhole 6 outward, the length
of the second buttonhole 6 is kept short. Consequently, the shirt is pleasing
to eye and no breaking-out occurs.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a first modified example of
the twenty-second embodiment is described hereafter referring to Fig. 31f.
As shown in Fig. 31f, in a first modified example of a neck-size-adjustable
shirt 51B, a second buttonhole 6 is shifted outward by 0.5 cm as in the neck-
size-adjustable shirt 51A. Moreover, a length of the second buttonhole 6 is
made a little longer, i.e. 1.5 cm long. The neck-size-adjustable shirt 51B
according to the first embodiment has a neck measurement of 41.5 cm, too.
If an uppermost button (not shown) is buttoned, a neck size becomes the
smallest when the uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end 7 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
8 of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.9 cm so
that the collar 2 becomes in a state of just-fit.
If the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle point (3 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
b of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41.5 cm (neck
measurement). At this time, the collar 2 is opened a little. The neck size
becomes the largest when the uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end
ce of the normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is moved to an
outer end ~ of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes
43.6 cm, while front ends of the collar 2 are opened largely or 2.6 cm in
space.
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a second modified example
of the twenty-second embodiment is described hereafter referring to Fig. 32a,
Fig. 32b, Fig. 32c, Fig. 32d, Fig. 32e, Fig. 32f and Fig. 32g. As shown in
Fig.
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32a, in a second modified example of a neck-size-adjustable shirt 51C, a
second buttonhole 6 is shifted outward by 0.5 cm as in the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 51A. Moreover, a normal buttonhole 5 is elongated inward
by 0.5 cm so as to be 1.7 cm long. The neck-size-adjustable shirt 51C
according to the second embodiment has a neck measurement of 41.5 cm, too.
If an uppermost button (not shown) is buttoned, a neck size becomes the
smallest when the uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end 8 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at an inner end
of the second buttonhole 6, as shown in Fig. 32b. At this time, the neck
size becomes 40.4 cm so that front ends or leading ends of the collar 2 are
overlapped a little.
If the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle right-hand point r
of the normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner
end ~ of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41.0 cm. At this
time, the leading ends of the collar 2 exactly match as shown in Fig. 32c. If
the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle left-hand point /3 of the
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end
of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41.5 cm (neck
measurement). At this time, the leading ends of the collar 2 are opened or
spaced a little as shown in Fig. 32d.
If the uppermost button is hooked onto an outer end a of the normal
buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner end ~ of
the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 42.1 cm. At this time, the
leading ends of the collar 2 are opened or spaced more as shown in Fig. 32e.
The neck size becomes the largest when the uppermost button is hooked onto
the outer end a of the normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is
moved to an outer end ~ of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck
size becomes 43.3 cm, while the leading ends of the collar 2 are opened or
spaced largely, i.e. 2.3 cm in space, as shown in Fig. 32~
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A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a third modified example of
the twenty-second embodiment is described hereafter referring to Fig. 32g.
As shown in Fig. 32g, in a third modified example of a neck-size-adjustable
shirt 51D, a second buttonhole 6 is shifted outward by 0.5 cm as in the neck-
size-adjustable shirt 51A. Moreover, a length of the second buttonhole 6 is
made a little longer, i.e. 1.5 cm long. The neck-size-adjustable shirt 51D
according to the third embodiment has a neck measurement of 41.5 cm, too.
If an uppermost button (not shown) is buttoned, a neck size becomes the
smallest when the uppermost button is hooked onto an inner end o of a
normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at an inner end
of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes 40.4 cm so
that the leading ends of the collar 2 are overlapped a little.
If the uppermost button is hooked onto a middle right-hand point r
of the normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is located at the inner
end ~ of the second buttonhole 6, the neck size becomes 41.0 cm. At this
time, the leading ends of the collar 2 exactly match. If the uppermost button
is hooked onto a middle left-hand point (3 of the normal buttonhole 5, while
the uppermost button is located at the inner end ~ of the second buttonhole
6, the neck size becomes 41.5 cm (neck measurement). At this time, the
leading ends of the collar 2 are opened or spaced a little. The neck size
becomes the largest when the uppermost button is hooked onto the outer end
ce of the normal buttonhole 5, while the uppermost button is moved to an
outer end ~ of the second buttonhole 6. At this time, the neck size becomes
43.6 cm, while the leading ends of the collar 2 are opened or spaced largely.
As described above, in the twenty-second embodiment of the neck-
size-adjustable shirt 51A, 51B, 51C and 51D, the neck size changes from the
smallest to the largest cm within a range of 2.4.cm to 3.2 cm. Therefore, the
neckline can be tightened when it is cold, while it can be opened when it is
hot. Thus, it can deal with a temperature change of circumstances.
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Moreover, the shirt can rapidly switch from a rough state in which there is a
large space between the leading ends of the collar 2 to a formal state in
which
the leading ends of the collar 2 match exactly. Furthermore, the leading
ends of the collar are spaced 0.5 cm when the shirt is worn normally, so that
it
is easy to knot a tie and make a feeling of moderate fit in a dress shirt or
the
like.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
In the neck-size-adjustable shirt 1X according to the twenty-first
embodiment, the largest opening width of the collar 2 is 1.8 cm. In contrast,
in the neck-size-adjustable shirt 51A, 51B, 51C and 51D according to the
twenty-second embodiment, the second buttonhole 6 is shifted outward by 0.5
cm. Thereby, the largest opening width of the collar 2 becomes 2.3 cm or 2.6
cm and larger. If the length of the second buttonhole 6 is made longer, the
largest opening width can be larger. However, if the length of the second
buttonhole 6 is made too long, the shirt becomes silly-looking. Moreover, the
second buttonhole 6 becomes easy to be opened, so that a breaking-out is easy
to take place. In contrast, if the largest opening width is made large by
shifting the second buttonhole 6 outward, the length of the second buttonhole
6 is kept short. Consequently, the shirt is pleasing to eye and no breaking-
out occurs.
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TWENTY-THIRD EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-third embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 33a, Fig. 33b, Fig.
33c,
Fig. 33d, Fig. 33e and Fig. 33f. Fig. 33a is a drawing showing a positional
relationship between a normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic
material and an engagement member of a neckband, while opening a collar of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-third
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33b is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a
normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front
end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a first modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention. Fig. 33c is a drawing showing a positional
relationship between a normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic
material of an outer front end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar
of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a second modified
example of the twenty-third embodiment of the invention. Fig. 33d is a
drawing showing a positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and
a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front end portion of a
neckband,
while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according
to a third modified example of the twenty-third embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 33e is a drawing showing a positional relationship between a normal
buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic material of an outer front end
portion of a neckband, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size
adjusting function according to a fourth modified example of the twenty-third
embodiment of the invention. Fig. 33f is a drawing showing a positional
relationship between a normal buttonhole and a loop made of an elastic
material of an outer front end portion of a neckband, while opening a collar
of
a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a fifth modified
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example of the twenty-third embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 33a. the neck-size-adjustable shirt 52A according to
the twentieth embodiment is different from the first to the twenty-second
embodiments in that no second buttonhole is provided on an inner fold 3B of a
neckband. An uppermost button 4 is fixed by stitching on a leading end of a
protruded portion of the inner fold 3B of the neckband. Instead, a loop 54
made of a rubber cord as an elastic material is stitched on the leading end of
the protruded portion of an outer fold 3A of the neckband. A button 53 as an
engaging member is stitched on a position corresponding to the loop made of
the rubber cord of the inner fold 3B of the neckband.
Then, the uppermost button 4 is buttoned on the normal buttonhole 5
of the outer fold 3A of the neckband and the loop 54 made of the rubber cord
is hooked on the button 53 of the inner fold 3B of the neckband. Thus, where
a collar is opened or its leading ends are spaced within a range of a length
of
the normal buttonhole 5, the collar returns in itself to its tight position
when
a wearer releases his or her hold, if an elastic force of the loop 54 is set
strong.
Otherwise, if a friction force between the normal buttonhole 5 and the
uppermost button 4 is stronger than the elastic force of the loop 54, the
collar
stops at a desired position when the wearer opens it within the range of the
length of the normal buttonhole 5. Then, the collar returns to the tight
position if the wearer picks it up with his or her fingertips.
In the twenty-third embodiment, a thread base is short and 0.2 cm
long, so that the friction force between the normal buttonhole 5 and the
uppermost button 4 is stronger than the elastic force of the loop 54.
Therefore, in case the collar is opened within the range of the length of the
normal buttonhole 5, it stops at a desired position. The collar returns to the
tight position when it is picked up with the fingertips.
As shown in Fig. 33b, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 52B according to
a first modified example of the twenty-third embodiment, a normal
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buttonhole 5 is 1.5 cm in length and its thread base is made short and 0.2 cm
long. Therefore, a collar stops at a desired position when it is opened within
a range of 1.2 cm. The collar returns to a tight position when it is picked up
with fingertips.
As shown in Fig. 33c, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 52C according to
a second modified example of the twenty-third embodiment, a normal
buttonhole 5 is 1.7 cm in length so as to cross a base end line (shown by one-
dot-chain line) of a collar 2. Moreover, its thread base is made short and 0.2
cm long, too. Therefore, a collar stops at a desired position when it is
opened
within a wider range of 1.7 cm. The collar returns to a tight position when it
is picked up with fingertips.
As shown in Fig. 33d, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 52D according to
a third modified example of the twenty-third embodiment, a normal
buttonhole 5 is 1.5 cm in length, while extending outward from a base end
line of a collar 2 and its base-winding is made short and 0.2 cm long.
Therefore, a collar stops at a desired position when it is opened within a
range
of 1.5 cm. The collar returns to a tight position when it is picked up with
fingertips.
As shown in Fig. 33e, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 52E according to
a fourth modified example of the twenty-third embodiment, a normal
buttonhole 5 is 1.2 cm in length, while located outside away from a base end
line of a collar 2 and its base-winding is made short and 0.2 cm long.
Therefore, a collar stops at a desired position when it is opened within a
range
of 1.2 cm. The collar returns to a tight position when it is picked up with
fingertips.
As shown in Fig. 33f, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt 52F according to
a fifth modified example of the twenty-third embodiment, a normal
buttonhole 5 is 1.7 cm in length, while extending outward from a base end
line of a collar 2 and its base-winding is made short and 0.2 cm long.
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Therefore, a collar stops at a desired position when it is opened within a
wider
range of 1.7 cm. The collar returns to a tight position when it is picked up
with fingertips.
A rubber, a shirred rubber or the like may be used as the "elastic
material" in place of a rubber cord. A hook or the like may be used as the
"engaging member" in place of a button.
As described above, according to the twenty-third embodiment of the
neck-size-adjustable shirt 52, 52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E, 52F, the neckline of
the shirt including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length
without
conspicuous action even if neither second buttonhole 6 nor buttonhole
penetrating a neckband described later is provided. Moreover, the loop 54
made of the rubber cord and the button 53 of the inner fold of the neckband
are hidden under the collar 2. Thus, the shirt is not disfigured and can be
worn comfortably for a long time.
Though the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A
even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TWENTY-FOURTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-fourth embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 34. Fig. 34 is a
drawing showing a positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and
a loop made of an elastic material of a neckband, while opening a collar of a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-fourth
embodiment of the invention. Though not shown in the drawings, a button
53 as an engaging member is stitched on an inner fold side of a neckband
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same as in Fig. 33a. It is the same that an uppermost button 4 is stitched on
the inner fold of the neckband.
As shown in Fig. 34, the neck-size-adjustable shirt 52G according to
the twenty-fourth embodiment is different from the twenty-third embodiment
shown in Fig. 33a to Fig. 33f in that a loop 55 is vertically long. The loop
55
is made of a rubber code as an elastic material and stitched on a leading end
of a protruded portion of an outer fold 3A of the neckband. Accordingly, an
urging force thereof is stronger. Then, the uppermost button 4 is buttoned
on the normal buttonhole 5 at the neckband outer fold 3A and the loop 55
made of the rubber cord is hooked on the button 53 of the inner fold of the
neckband. Thus, where a collar is opened or its leading ends are spaced
within a range of a length of the normal buttonhole 5, the neck part returns
in itself to its tight position when a wearer releases his or her hold, since
an
elastic force of the loop 55 is set strong.
As described above, according to the twenty-fourth embodiment of the
neck-size-adjustable shirt 52G, the collar of the shirt including the dress
shirt
can be opened without conspicuous action even if neither second buttonhole 6
nor buttonhole penetrating a neckband described later is provided.
Moreover, the collar returns to the tight position if the wearer releases his
or
her hand. Furthermore, the loop 55 made of the rubber cord and the button
53 of the inner fold of the neckband are hidden under the collar 2. Thus, the
shirt is not disfigured and can be worn comfortably for a long time.
Though the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A
even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
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TWENTY-FIFTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-fifth embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 35. Fig. 35 is a
drawing showing a positional relationship between a normal buttonhole and
a loop made of an elastic material of a neckband, while opening a collar of a
shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-fifth
embodiment of the invention.
As shown in Fig. 35, the neck-size-adjustable shirt 56 according to the
twenty-fifth embodiment is different from the twenty-third embodiment
shown in Fig. 33a to Fig. 33f in that a loop 58 made of a rubber code as an
elastic material is not stitched on a neckband outer fold 3A but on a leading
end of a protruded portion of an inner fold 3B of a neckband. Moreover, a
button 57 as an engaging member is stitched at a position corresponding to
the loop 58 made of the rubber code on a rear side (inside) of the outer fold
3A
of the neckband.
Then, the loop 58 made of the rubber cord is hooked on the button 57
at the rear side of the outer fold of the neckband, while the uppermost button
4 is buttoned on the normal buttonhole 5 of the outer fold 3A of the neckband.
Thus, where a collar is opened or its leading ends are spaced within a range
of
a length of the normal buttonhole 5, the collar returns in itself to its tight
position when a wearer releases his or her hold, if an elastic force of the
loop
54 is set strong. Otherwise, if a friction force between the normal buttonhole
and the uppermost button 4 is stronger than the elastic force of the loop 58,
the collar stops at a desired position when the wearer opens it within the
range of the length of the normal buttonhole 5. Then, the collar returns to
the tight position if the wearer picks it up with his or her fingertips.
In the twenty-fifth embodiment, a thread base is short and 0.2 cm
long, so that the friction force between the normal buttonhole 5 and the
uppermost button 4 is stronger than the elastic force of the loop 58.
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Therefore, in case the collar is opened within the range of the length of the
normal buttonhole 5, it stops at a desired position. The collar returns to the
tight position when it is picked up with the fingertips. The loop 58 made of
the rubber cord and the button 57 at the rear side of the outer fold of the
neckband are hidden at the rear side of the outer fold 3A of the neckband.
Thus, the shirt is not disfigured and can be worn comfortably for a long time.
As described above, according to the twenty-fifth embodiment of the
neck-size-adjustable shirt 56, the neckline of the shirt including the dress
shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action even if
neither second buttonhole 6 nor buttonhole penetrating a neckband described
later is provided. Moreover, the loop 58 made of the rubber cord and the
button 53 at the rear side of the outer fold of the neckband are hidden, so
that
the shirt is not disfigured and can be worn comfortably for a long time.
Though the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, the protruded portion 3C of the
neckband inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A
even if the neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the
appearance
is not deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising
a shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TWENTY-SIXTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-sixth embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 36a, Fig. 36b, Fig.
37a,
Fig. 37b, Fig. 37c, Fig. 37d, Fig. 37e and Fig. 37~
Fig. 36a is a drawing showing a normal buttonhole of an outer front
end portion of a neckband and a neckband-penetrating buttonhole of a inner
fold of the neckband that is provided so as to pass through the inner front
end
portion, while opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a twenty-sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 36b is a
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drawing showing a state in which the outer front end portion and the inner
front end portion of the neckband are overlapped and an uppermost button is
fastened into a normal buttonhole in the twenty-sixth embodiment.
Fig. 37a is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of an
uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting function
according to a first modified example of the twenty- sixth embodiment of the
invention. Fig. 37b is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a
member acting as an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck
size adjusting function according to a second modified example of the twenty-
sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 37c is a perspective view showing a
connecting structure of a member acting as an uppermost button and a
stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a third
modified example of the twenty- sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 37d
is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a member acting as
an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a fourth modified example of the twenty- sixth
embodiment of the invention. Fig. 37e is a perspective view showing a
connecting structure of a member acting as an uppermost button and a
stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a fifth
modified example of the twenty- sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 37f
is a perspective view showing a connecting structure of a member acting as
an uppermost button and a stopper of a shirt having neck size adjusting
function according to a sixth modified example of the twenty-sixth
embodiment of the invention.
In each of the above described embodiments, it is described that the
second buttonhole 6 has a structure that does not penetrate the rear cloth 3b
but penetrates only the front cloth 3a of the inner fold of the neckband, as
shown in Fig. 2 to Fig. 11 and Fig. 17 to Fig. 27. That is, each second
buttonhole 6 described heretofore is provided on the front cloth 3a of the
inner
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fold 3B of the neckband. The second buttonhole 6 does not pass through the
rear cloth 3b of the inner fold 3B of the neckband. Therefore, a work inside
the inner fold 3B of the neckband is required, so that it is hard for a
consumer
to easily change an internal structure.
However, as shown in Fig. 36a and Fig. 36b, in the neck-size-
adjustable shirt 60 according to the twenty-sixth embodiment, a neckband-
penetrating buttonhole 61 is provided so as to pass through a rear cloth 3b of
an inner fold 3B of a neckband. An uppermost button 4 and a button 62 as a
retainer are connected with a base-winding 63 that passes through the
neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61. The button 62 is one size larger than
the uppermost button 4. Accordingly, any work is not required inside the
inner fold 3B of the neckband, so that a manufacture becomes easier with a
resultant cost reduction. Moreover, it is easy to change the uppermost
button 4 or the retainer 62 according to a taste of a consumer.
As described above, according to the twenty-sixth embodiment of the
neck-size-adjustable shirt 60, the neckline of the shirt including the dress
shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action.
Moreover, the shirt can be manufactured easily and at low costs.
Furthermore, the shirt can be worn comfortably for a long time. In the
twenty-sixth embodiment of the neck-size-adjustable shirt 60, the uppermost
button 4 and the button 62 of a slightly larger size as the stopper are
connected with the base-winding 63 that passes through the neckband-
penetrating buttonhole 61. However, other modifications are possible.
As shown in Fig. 37a, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a
first modified example of the twenty-sixth embodiment, the uppermost button
4 and the button 62 of a slightly larger size as the stopper are connected
with
a rubber thread base 64. The rubber thread base 64 as a leg portion passes
through the neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61. As shown in Fig. 37b, in a
second modified example, a metal disc 65 serves as an uppermost button. A
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metal disc 67 as a retainer is one size larger than the metal disc 65. The
metal disc 65 and the metal disc 67 are connected with a pair of a male screw
and a female screw 66. The pair of the male screw and the female screw 66
as a leg portion passes through the neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61.
As shown in Fig. 37c, in a third modified example, a concave-side
snap fastener 68 serves as an uppermost button. A convex-side snap
fastener 69 as a retainer is one size larger than the concave-side hook 68.
The concave-side snap fastener 68 and the convex-side snap fastener 69 are
connected with a convex-side snap fastener protrusion 69a. The convex-side
snap fastener protrusion 69a as a leg portion passes through the neckband-
penetrating buttonhole 61.
As shown in Fig. 37d, in a fourth modified example, an uppermost
button 4 is attached to a leading end of a bar elastomer 20 as a leg portion.
A lower end of the bar elastomer 20 is stuck by adhesion to a disc plastic
plate
21. A circumference of the disc plastic plate 21 is covered with an elastomer
plate 22 that has a rectangular shape corresponding to a length of the
neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61. The elastomer 22 is stitched on a rear
side of the rear cloth 3b of the inner fold 3B of the neckband with a
stitching
thread along an outer circumference thereof. With such structure, the
uppermost button 4 is capable of moving in a neckline direction inside the
neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61 by a deforming force of the elastomer
plate 22. If a force is stopped to apply, the uppermost button 4 immediately
returns to its original position by an elastic force of the elastomer plate
22.
As shown in Fig. 37e, in a fifth modified example, a metal disc 70, a
metal leg portion 70b and a metal oblong elliptic plate 71 are formed in one
body. The metal disc 70 serves as an uppermost button. The oblong elliptic
plate 71 as a retainer is fitted to the metal leg portion 70a so as to be
rotatable. The oblong elliptic plate 71 is passed through the neckband-
penetrating buttonhole 61 in a parallel direction therewith and then rotated
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90 degrees as shown by an imaginary line (two-dot chain line). Thus, the
oblong elliptic plate 71 is blocked from dropping out of the neckband-
penetrating buttonhole 61. As shown in Fig. 37f, in a sixth modified
example, a disc portion 72a, a leg portion 72b and a large disc portion 72c as
a
retainer are formed in one body so as to define a plastic part 72. The disc
portion 72a serves as an uppermost button. Thus, a mass-production is
possible, thereby leading to a large cost reduction.
If a tie is knotted on the neck-size-adjustable shirt, the uppermost
button 4 is not seen. Therefore, an element other than a button may be
used. Even if a tie is not knotted, in case a bright material such as a metal,
a
wood, a ceramic, a glass or the like is used instead of the button, the shirt
becomes beautiful in appearance and excellent in view of decoration.
Moreover, any material may be used as a leg portion connecting the
uppermost button or its substitute with the stopper, as long as it has a
suitable length and strength. Furthermore, if the leg portion is made of an
elastomer or a rubber, it is capable of expanding and contracting. In
addition, since such structure does not use any stopper or elastic material,
it
can be manufactured easily and at low costs.
As described above, in the twenty-sixth embodiment of the neck-size-
adjustable shirt, the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be
adjusted to a desired length without conspicuous action. Moreover, the shirt
can be manufactured easily and at low costs. Furthermore, the shirt can be
excellent in terms of ornament and can be worn comfortably for a long time.
Though the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the inner
fold main body 1B of the shirt, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
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The twenty-sixth embodiment is described only about a case in which
a sliding mechanism composed only of the stoppers as shown in Fig. 36a, Fig.
36b, Fig. 37a to Fig. 37f is used for the neckband-penetrating buttonhole 61.
However, these stoppers may be applied to the neck-size-adjustable shirt
having the second buttonhole 6 as described in each of the above
embodiments. That is, the stopper is held between the front cloth 3a and the
rear cloth 3b of the inner fold of the neckband so that the uppermost button 4
or its substitute slides along the second buttonhole 6. Thus, the shirt has a
simple structure that does not use any stopper or elastic material, so that it
can be manufactured easily and at low costs.
TWENTY-SEVENTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-seventh
embodiment of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 38a, Fig.
38b, Fig. 38c, Fig. 39a, Fig. 39b and Fig. 39c.
Fig. 38a is a drawing showing a second buttonhole provided on an
front cloth of an inner front end portion of an inner fold of a neckband while
opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
twenty-seventh embodiment of the invention. Fig. 38b is a reversed view of
Fig. 38a and shows a through hole provided on a rear cloth of the inner front
end portion of the inner fold of the neckband. Fig. 38c is a drawing showing
a way of stitching when an uppermost button is off in the twenty- seventh
embodiment. Fig. 39a is a drawing showing a second buttonhole provided on
a front cloth of an inner front end portion or an inner fold of a neckband
while
opening a collar of a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a
modified example of the twenty- seventh embodiment of the invention. Fig.
39b is a reversed view of Fig. 39a and shows a through hole provided on a
rear cloth of the inner front end portion or the inner fold of the neckband
according to a modified example. Fig. 39c is a drawing showing a way of
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stitching when an uppermost button is off in the modified example of the
twenty- seventh embodiment.
As shown in Fig. 38c, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
the twenty-seventh embodiment, a buttonholed eyelet 75 as a through hole
having an appearance like chrysanthemum is provided for a case in which an
uppermost button (not shown) is taken off. In case a consumer reattaches
the uppermost button to a moving cloth or its substitute by himself or
herself,
a second buttonhole 6 provided on the front cloth of the neckband inner fold
3B is slightly broadened as shown in Fig. 38a. Then, a position at which the
uppermost button is to be located is scooped by a needle N with a stitching
thread. At this time, if it is scooped too deeply, it is possible that the
needle
N scoops up to a rear cloth of the inner fold 3B of the neckband thereby
sewing the uppermost button on the rear cloth of the inner fold 3B of the
neckband.
Therefore, the buttonholed eyelet 75 as the through hole that is not
frayed is provided on the rear cloth at a rear side of the inner fold 3B of
the
neckband. Then, a consumer passes the needle N through the buttonholed
eyelet 75 while checking it without scooping from the beginning so as not to
scoop the rear cloth. The consumer repeats such action several times so as
to stitch the uppermost button on the moving cloth or its substitute.
Thereby, the consumer can reattach the uppermost button easily and without
fail.
As shown in Fig. 39a, in a neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a
modified example of the twenty-seventh embodiment, a left end of the second
buttonhole 6 is positioned at a base end line of the collar 2. Then, a
position
where an uppermost button is to be located is moved to the base end line of
the collar 2 in a state in which no force is applied to a moving cloth or its
substitute. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 39b, a metal ring hole 76 as a
through hole that is not frayed is provided at the base end line of the collar
2.
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As shown in Fig. 39c, a consumer passes the needle N through the ring hole
76 while checking it. The consumer repeats such action several times so as
to stitch the uppermost button on the moving cloth or its substitute.
Thereby, the consumer can reattach the uppermost button easily and without
fail
As described above, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
twenty-seventh embodiment, even if the uppermost button is taken off, the
consumer can reattach the uppermost button easily and for sure. Moreover,
the neckline of the shirt including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a
desired
length without conspicuous action.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
TWENTY-EIGHTH EMBODIMENT
A neck-size-adjustable shirt according to a twenty-eighth embodiment
of the invention is described hereafter referring to Fig. 40a and Fig. 40b.
Fig. 40a is an enlarged front view showing a state in which a moving cloth is
pierced with a plastic button with a piercing needle as an uppermost button
used in a shirt having neck size adjusting function according to a twenty-
eighth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 40b is an enlarged front view
showing a state in which a piercing needle is broken off after piercing the
plastic button with the piercing needle.
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As shown in Fig. 40a, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to
the twenty-eighth embodiment uses as an uppermost button a plastic button
77 with a penetrating needle. The plastic button 77 is composed of a button
part 77a, an shaft part 77b, a pair of retainers 77c, a narrow part 77d and a
penetrating needle part 77e. A leading end of the penetrating needle part
77e is sharply pointed. Thus, the needle part 77e can be penetrated up to a
position of the pair of the retainers 77c. Thereafter, if the penetrating
needle
part 77e is broken off at the narrow part 77d, the button part 77a as the
uppermost button is firmly attached to the moving cloth 30 by the pair of the
retainers 77c, as shown in Fig. 40b.
As described above, in the neck-size-adjustable shirt according to the
twenty-eighth embodiment, even if the uppermost button 77a can be attached
to the moving cloth very easily Moreover, the plastic button 77 with the
penetrating needle is manufactured by an integral molding at low costs.
Therefore, it can reduce costs very much. Furthermore, the neckline of the
shirt including the dress shirt can be adjusted to a desired length without
conspicuous action.
Since the neckband inner fold 3B of the shirt is protruded from the
inner fold main body 1B of the shirt, even if the second buttonhole 6 is made
long, there is remained a space from the leading end of the second buttonhole
6 to the leading end of the neckband inner fold 3B. Consequently, the sewing
work becomes easy. Moreover, the protruded portion 3C of the neckband
inner fold 3B is covered and hidden by the neckband outer fold 3A even if the
neckline is loosed in case the tie is knotted. Thus, the appearance is not
deteriorated. Furthermore, it becomes excellent in design by devising a
shape of the protruded portion 3C, too.
Each of the embodiments is described while assuming a case of
applying the neck-size-adjustable shirt of the invention mainly to the dress
shirt. However, the inventive neck-size-adjustable shirt can be applied to
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shirts in general that has a button on a neckband. It is applicable to a
casual shirt, a blouse, a shirt without a collar or the like.
Each of the above embodiments describes a case in which the width of
the neckband is normal dimension. However, in case a width of a neckband
is large and special, a normal buttonhole 5 and a second buttonhole 6 may be
provided in two rows up and down.
The second embodiment is described about a case in which the
neckband outer fold are protruded from the outer fold main body in addition
to the neckband inner fold. However, the other embodiments may have the
neckband outer fold protruded from the outer fold main body in addition to
the neckband inner fold. In this case, the shape of the protruded portion
may be symmetric about the outer fold and the inner fold. Alternatively,
they may have different shapes.
In each of the above embodiments, the vertical tape 9, the horizontal
tape 10, the horizontal oblong tape 11, the vertical tape 12 and the like are
sewn on the rear cloth 3b of the neckband 3. However, if these tapes are
sewn only on a back fabric of the rear cloth 3b of the neckband 3, only a seam
of a thread stitching the rubber tape 8 is shown at a front side of the rear
cloth 3b. Therefore, its appearance improves very much.
In each of the above embodiments, the second buttonhole is
buttonholed with a normal thread. However, a buttonholing thread may be
impregnated with a thermosetting resin and heat-cured. Alternatively, a
buttonholing may be made with a thread made of a synthetic resin. Thus,
the second buttonhole becomes hard to be deformed, thereby preventing a
breaking-out.
In each of the above embodiments, the lining cloth 7b of the same
width as the moving cloth 7a is used as the stopper. However, a material of
the stopper can be selected variously from a cloth, a cloth tape or the like.
Moreover, the width may be smaller than the moving cloth 7a.
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A cross-sectional shape of the short bar-like elastomer 20 to which the
button 4 is attached and which passes through the buttonhole 6 may be a
column shape of an oblong ellipse or an ellipse.
The preferred embodiments described herein are illustrative and not
restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated in the appended claims
and all variations which come within the meaning of the claims are intended
to be embraced therein.
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