Fabric strap with soft side edges
AssigneeNew Horizon Elastic Fabric Co., Ltd
InventorsMike He, Rhett Dong
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an integrally woven fabric strap having a soft edge on one or both longitudinal sides. The soft edge of the strap comprises spandex covered warp yarns which are thinner than the counterpart warps in the main body of the strap and also has a less dense weaving pattern for reducing weft exposure on the edge warp. Both these technical features contribute to the effect of softness and smoothness of the side edges. With the soft edge, the strap of this invention can find various applications in the underwear industry, as it causes no discomfort despite it is in close contact with the skin and has frequent movement causing frictions thereon during the course of daily wearing.
Claims5
A fabric strap, comprising a main body and at least one soft longitudinal side edge, characterized in that the soft longitudinal side edge and the main body are integrally woven in a single weaving process and the soft longitudinal side edge comprises spandex covered warp yarns that are of different thickness from those in the main body and are thinner to a degree sufficient for producing a softness effect.
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