Patent ID: 7867056
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A41C,D04B,D10B

Abstract:
1. A bra comprising: first and second cups for contacting and supporting the breasts of a wearer of the bra, each cup having an inner side, located at a position between the breasts, and an outer side, located at an outer portion of each breast; and at least one bra wing extending from the outer side of each of the first and second cups, the at least one bra wing comprising a spacer material having a modulus of elasticity in at least one direction at 20% stretch and 10 lbs. load of between 1.27 and 2.13 lbs. of force and an elongation in the length direction of between 51% to 71%, wherein the spacer material comprises: an outer fabric comprising a first yarn; and an inner fabric, the inner fabric being spaced apart from the outer fabric by a second yarn that is knit with both the outer fabric and the inner fabric so as to maintain a spacing therebetween, the inner fabric comprising a third yarn.