AN ARRANGEMENT IN KNITTED STOCKINGS

Abstract: The invention relates to a knitted stocking having an elas­ tic portion at the upper end of the leg of the stocking. This stocking is arranged such that the elastic portion comprises an outer part (10) which forms a stronger elastic portion, and another part (12) located inwardly of the stronger part, which forms a weaker elastic portion and a stitch guard.

Description: AN ARRANGEMENT IN KNITTED STOCKINGS The invention relates to a knitted stocking with an elastic portion at the upper end ot the leg of the stocking. It is proposed particularly for stockings of the type used in hospitals and nursing homes. In prior art stockings, the elastic portion i.s constructed such that the stocking is kept in position on individuals having normal or slender thighs, which means that individuals having stout thighs are uncomfortable when using these stockings, because the elastic portion provides a too heavy pressure against the thigh. Sometimes the pressure can be so heavy that there is a risk of congestion, or, there is in the individual using the stocking, a feeling of possible risk of this kind. In an effort to eliminate this inconvenience it is proposed according to the invention an arrangement in a stocking of the type referred to herein with the characteristics of claim 1. This stocking is used as it is by individuals having normal or slender thighs and then is kept in position by the stronger elastic portion. When an individual having stout thighs is to use the stocking, the stronger elastic portion is cut away such that the weaker elastic portion only is relied upon to keep the stocking in position. For a closer explanation of the invention reference is made to the accompanying drawing which is a side view of a stocking according to the invention. The stocking shown is a circular knit (microknit) stocking which has at the upper end thereof an elastic portion 10. This portion is a double elastic portion made in the conventional manner, which has the elasticity imparted to it by elastomer yarn being included therein. Inwardly of the elastic portion 10, a second elastic portion is arranged which is weaker than the elastic portion 10 and is provided as a stitch guard. This elastic portion can be niade as a single elastic portion in the conventional nanner. If the stocking is to be used by an individual having normal or slender thighs1 it is used as it is. Then, the elastic portion 10 will keep the stocking in position. On an individual having stout thighs, this elastic portion could cause inconvenience due to the fact that it could provide a too heavy pressure against the thigh. When such an individual is to use the stocking, the elastic portion 1Q is simply cut off and then the weaker elastic portion 12 has to keep the stocking in position, which it can do without causing an unpleasant pressure against the thigh.

Claims: CLAIM An arrangement in a knitted stocking having an elastic portion at the upper end of the leg of the stocking, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the elastic portion comprises two parts, an outer part (10) which forms a stronger elastic portion, and another part (12) inwardly of the outer part, which forms a weaker elastic portion and a stitch guard.

Inventors: ALMSTROM, HAKAN RUBEN SALOMON, Almström, Hakan Ruben Salomon
Applicants: NORDISKA STRUMP AB
Application year: 1985
Main classification: D04B1
IPC codes: A41B11, D04B1