Anti-nipple protrusion garments

Abstract

Fabrics and garments, and methods for producing these fabrics and garments having a thin polymer layer which reduces degree of nipple protrusion are provided.

1 . A fabric with reduced nipple protrusion said fabric comprising a thin polymer layer applied to a selected portion of the fabric for use in a garment which is adjacent to the nipple. 
     
     
         2 . The fabric of  claim 1  wherein the polymer layer comprises silicone, polyurethane or a D58 aqueous dispersion. 
     
     
         3 . The fabric of  claim 1  wherein the polymer layer is printed onto a selected portion of the fabric. 
     
     
         4 . A garment with a reduced degree of nipple protrusion, said garment comprising a thin polymer layer applied on a base fabric of the garment in an area of the garment adjacent to the nipple when worn. 
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 4  wherein the polymer layer comprises silicone, polyurethane or a D58 aqueous dispersion. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 4  wherein the polymer layer is printed onto a selected portion of the fabric. 
     
     
         7 . The garment of  claim 4  which is selected from bras, lingerie, swimwear, camisoles, blouses, dresses, women's tops, men's tops and active wear. 
     
     
         8 . A method for minimizing nipple protrusion in a fabric or garment, said method comprising applying a thin polymer layer to a fabric or base fabric of a garment in an area of the fabric or garment with is adjacent to the nipple when worn. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the polymer layer comprises silicone, polyurethane or a D58 aqueous dispersion. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the polymer layer is printed onto a selected portion of the fabric.