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Title:
A SKIRT MADE OF A DOUBLE FABRIC
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2002/096230
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The present invention relates to combined fabrics that are used for curtains, covers and similar textile products. The combined fabric (1) according to the invention is characterized with a first fabric (2); a second fabric (3) of the same size as the first fabric, which is placed on the first fabric (1) so that its edges, brought one above the other by being folded at the center, overlap along a line with a certain thickness; and an embroidery (4) that joins said first and second fabrics (2 and 3) by working in flat stitch continuously in two or more rows along the line, in order to contain and cover entirely the fabric folds present on said overlapping line.

Inventors:
GOEGUES MEHMET ARIF (TR)
Application Number:
PCT/TR2002/000020
Publication Date:
December 05, 2002
Filing Date:
May 30, 2002
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
TEKEREKOGLU TEKSTIL SANAYI VE (TR)
GOEGUES MEHMET ARIF (TR)
International Classes:
A41D27/24; D05C17/00; (IPC1-7): A41D27/24
Foreign References:
US2323507A1943-07-06
FR2165129A51973-08-03
FR538032A1922-06-02
US1480538A1924-01-08
GB1138176A1968-12-27
US2883667A1959-04-28
Other References:
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 1998, no. 06 30 April 1998 (1998-04-30)
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ANKARA PATENT BUREAU LIMITED (Bestekar Sokak No. 10, Ankara, TR)
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Description:
A SKIRT MADE OF A DOUBLE FABRIC The present invention relates to combined fabrics and the skirt hems of such fabrics, that are used for the production of such textile products as curtains, covers and the like.

In the state of art, the pattern is embroidered on the fabric which is stretched on an industrial type of embroidering machine by leaving a portion of 50-60 cm from the edge of the skirt, during the production of textile products, particularly as various certains and covers. Said portion left at the skirt section of the product that is taken out of the industrial machine is then folded backwards along its longitudinal centerline.

Following this folding process, the skirt hemming is finished by a flat stitch made by using a domestic type of sewing machine, along a line passing just on the edge of the folded side, and the product is thus brought to a state ready for presentation.

However, as the width of the fabrics taken from the looms is approximately 3.10 meters, in the state of art the length of the finished product can only be 2.80 m, due to the portion left to be folded back. Therefore, when these fabrics are used, the length is limited to 2.80 meters and wider textile products cannot be obtained.

Another problem seen in the state of art is that the skirt hemming can easily be (unsewed) loosened as the edge of the fabric is folded by a flat stitch made along only one line, which leads to a decrease in the product life.

Furthermore, since the embroidering and hemming procedures are realized by using different machines, such problems as loss of time and increase in cost, arise.

Another problem is the possibility of formation of wrinkles or creases in case the person folding the fabric manually before feeding it to the machine, is not a skilled worker.

Moreover, as the final product is produced from one fabric, it is not possible to employ combinations of fabrics of different colours, structures and kinds.

The object of the present invention is to provide a fabric that makes it possible to obtain textile products of a desired width and length.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a lasting, long-life fabric.

One other object of the present invention, is to realize the embroidering and hemming procedures in the same machine so as to save time and cost.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a textile product with a skirt hemming being always in good order, having no creases nor wrinkles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a textile product that enables the use of combinations of fabrics of different colours, structures and kinds.

The combined fabric realized to attain the objects of the present invention has been illustrated in the attached drawings, wherein: Figure 1 a, is the back view of the skirt hem according to the prior art.

Figure 1 b, is the sectional view of the skirt hem according to the prior art.

Figure 2a, is the front view of the skirt hem of the combined fabric according to the present invention.

Figure 2b, is the sectional vive of the skirt hem of the combined fabric according to the present invention.

Figure 3a, is the front view of another embodiment of the combined fabric according to the present invention.

Figure 3b, is the sectional view of another embodiment of the combined fabric according to the present invention Figure 4a, is the front view of another embodiment of the combined fabric according to the present invention.

Figure 4b, is the sectional view of another embodiment of the combined fabric according to the present invention The parts shown in the drawings have been enumerated individually as shown below; 1. Combined fabric 2. First fabric 3. Second fabric 4. Embroidery 5. Flat stitch In the preferred embodiment, the combined fabric (1) of the present invention is characterized with a first fabric (2); a second fabric (3) of the same size as the first fabric, which is placed on the first fabric (1) so that its edges, brought one above the other by being folded at the center, overlap along a line with a certain thickness; and an embroidery (4) that joins said first and second fabrics (2 and 3) by working in flat stitch continuously in two or more rows along the line, in order to contain and cover entirely the fabric folds present on said overlapping line (Fig.

2a and 2b).

First the first fabric (2) is stretched on an industrial embroidery machine, in order to realize the hemming of the combined fabric (1). The pattern is embroidered at a desired location on the first fabric (2) without requiring any portion to be left.

Then, the second fabric (3) which may be of the same or different kind, colour and structure as the first fabric (2), is folded at the center and is basted at the edges on the first fabric (2) along any line of any thickness. The industrial machine programmed according to the desired pattern, joins the first and second fabrics (2 and 3) by embroidering two or more rows of continuous embroideries (4) along the line and thus forms the combined fabric (1) of the inventions.

In another embodiment of the invention, the second fabric (3) is attached to the first fabric (2) by means of two or more rows of embroidery (4) provided along the border lines, without folding the second fabric (3) in two (Figures 3a and 3b).

In another embodiment of the invention, three or more fabrics (2 and 3) are joined by continuous embroideries made along the border lines, in desired numbers and forms.

As the combined fabric according to the invention is obtained by joining two or more fabrics of any desired lengths, the width of the final product is not restricted nor limited and textile products of any width may be obtained.

Furthermore, since the joining operation is performed by embroidering (4) on two or more lines in such a manner that it contains the overlapping sections completely and not by means of flat stitch, the joined area is not unsewed and the service life of the product is increased.

Time and cost of production is decreased by performing the embroidering and hemming procedures on a single industrial machine.

As the hemming procedure is achieved by automatical machines, contrarily to the prior art procedure, any creases or wrinkles that may occur due to deficiency of skill, are avoided.

In addition to these advantages, combinations of different fabrics can be obtained by using different colours, types and tissues of fabrics.