Clothing kit for ease of transport, spontaneous use, containment of soiled clothing and clean-up

Abstract

An emergency change of clothing kit is provided with a full outfit sealed compactly into a container (vacuum sealed in one embodiment). The container is to be small and portable and will keep the clothing clean and dry until the time for its intended use. A disposable, sealable bag will be provided to place any soiled clothing in. One embodiment of the kit can range in sizes from Newborn to 3T. Other embodiments include clothing suited for ages from 3 to adult. The clothing can be of sufficiently high quality and design that it can be worn repeatedly after initial opening of the package. For the kits ages 2T and above, underwear can also be provided.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A kit for providing a change of clothing, comprising:
 a sealed substantially air impermeable encasement completely enclosing an interior space and having at least one airtight seal;   at least one article of clothing compressed within said interior space of said sealed substantially air impermeable encasement; and   at least one accessory for use in the change of clothing or activities related to the change of clothing,   wherein said clothing is folded or rolled at least once.   
     
     
         2 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein air is removed from the said sealed substantially air impermeable encasement reducing the size of the package. 
     
     
         3 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein a secondary encasement is provided to further reduce the size such that the secondary encasement is inserted into the outer encasement. 
     
     
         4 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein the clothing included is suitable for at least one newborns, infants and toddlers. 
     
     
         5 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein the clothing included is suitable for children to adults and said clothing can include conventional clothing such as shirts, shorts pants or skirts and/or bathing suits. 
     
     
         6 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein said kit contains at leak one accessory that can be one or more of: a) sanitized wipe; b) diaper wipe; c) disposal bag or container for soiled, dirty or torn clothing; d) stickers; e) children activity including but not limited to toys, crayons or paper f) baby powder; g) diaper cream and h) sun screen. 
     
     
         7 . A method of packaging the clothing in said kit for providing a change of clothing comprising the steps of:
 folding or rolling the clothing to reduce the size;   inserting said clothing into an encasement comprised of substantially air impermeable material;   evacuating the air from the encasement;   sealing the encasement to maintain vacuum created within the encasement;   providing a notch on the edge of the encasement without releasing the vacuum to aid in opening of the encasement; and   inserting said encasement into another outer encasement to enhance aesthetic appeal and allow containment of other accessories.   
     
     
         8 . An outer encasement for a change of clothing kit for providing information about the kit as defined in  claim 1  including: directions related to opening and using the kit; care instructions; company information suggestions for use including but not limited to space savings for travel, change of clothes after accidental soiling and bathing suits and patent information. 
     
     
         9 . A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in  claim 1  wherein said kit contains a disposable diaper.