Dual-layered seamless sports bra and camisole

Abstract

Disclosed is a seamless support garment for use in the active-wear industry and method of making the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to a dual-layered seamless sports bra and camisole tailored for exercise, movement, and other moderate to strenuous physical activities. Furthermore, the invention provides a system of support for a breast or breasts during exercise that is comfortable, non-abrasive, stylish and cost effective to manufacturer.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A support garment comprising: 
 a first material layer; and    a second material layer, wherein said support garment is manufactured without seams.    
     
     
         2 . A support garment according to  claim 1 , wherein said first material layer comprises: 
 (a) a plurality of molded cups;    (b) at least one uplift panel; and    (c) a flexible section of material positioned in between said plurality of molded cups.    
     
     
         3 . A support garment according to  claim 2  wherein said second material layer further comprises a ventilation panel.  
     
     
         4 . A support garment according to  claim 2 , wherein said first material layer further comprises a ventilation panel.  
     
     
         5 . A support garment according to  claim 2 , wherein said first layer further comprises a wide ribbed band positioned beneath said plurality of molded cups.  
     
     
         6 . A support garment according to  claim 5 , wherein said first layer further comprises a wide hem positioned beneath said wide ribbed band.  
     
     
         7 . A support garment according to  claim 1 , wherein said first material layer comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of spandex, cotton, and nylon.  
     
     
         8 . A support garment according to  claim 7 , wherein said second material layer comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of spandex, cotton, and nylon.  
     
     
         9 . A support garment according to  claim 8 , wherein said second material layer is identical to said first material layer.  
     
     
         10 . A seamless garment comprising: 
 (a) an outer material layer; and    (b) an inner material layer 
 wherein said inner material layer further comprises means to provide support to at least one breast during activity.  
   
     
     
         11 . The seamless garment of  claim 10 , wherein said outer material layer further comprises means to ventilate said inner material layer during activity.  
     
     
         12 . The seamless garment of  claim 11 , wherein said inner material layer further comprises means to ventilate skin during activity.  
     
     
         13 . A method of making a dual-layered seamless garment comprising: 
 (a) knitting a seamless inner layer of material;    (b) knitting a seamless outer layer of material; and    (c) adhering said inner layer of material to said outer layer of material.    
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein said step of knitting said inner layer of material further comprises the step of providing maximum support areas, providing medium support areas, and providing soft support areas.  
     
     
         15 . A system of providing support during activity comprising a first material layer coupled to a second material layer, wherein said system is manufactured without seams.  
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising: 
 (a) at least one molded cup coupled to said first material layer;    (b) at least one uplift panel coupled to said molded cup; and    (c) at least one flexible material section coupled to said at least one molded cup.    
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  further comprising a ribbed support system coupled to said first material layer and to said at least one molded cup.  
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , further comprising a ventilation panel coupled to said first material layer.  
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 17  further comprising a ventilation panel coupled to said second material layer.  
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein said first material layer consists of at least one element selected from the group consisting of spandex, cotton, or nylon.  
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein said second material layer consists of at least one element selected from the group consisting of spandex, cotton, or nylon.  
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein said second material layer is identical to said first material layer.  
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising a wide hem coupled to said first material layer and said second material layer.