Patent ID: 8332987

Claim:
A fabric steam pocket comprising: first and second layers of steam-permeable fabric joined to each other to form a pocket which is conformable to the shape of a steam frame of a steam appliance, the pocket having two opposed steam-permeable surfaces and an open section to permit mounting of the steam pocket on the steam frame; a first fastener associated with a first peripheral edge of the first layer, the first peripheral edge bordering the open section of the pocket, wherein the first fastener extends beyond the first peripheral edge of the first layer; a second fastener associated with a second peripheral edge of the second layer, the second peripheral edge bordering the open section of the pocket, and the second fastener being secured to an inside surface of the second fabric layer; the first and second fasteners being selectively securable to each other and configured such that when the pocket is mounted on the steam frame and the first and second fasteners are secured to each other, the fasteners close the open section of the pocket, and the first and second fasteners are not visible from the exterior of the steam pocket; and each of the first and second fabric layers includes a fabric layer opening adjacent the open section for receipt of a connector which is configured to connect a steam frame and an appliance housing.