Garment reinforcement made of thermoplastic film

Abstract

A garment reinforcement constituted of a thermoplastic film provided with a heat sealing surface and is capable of being applied under heat and pressure. The film of the reinforcement preferably has a thickness between 25 and 250 microns and is made from at least one of the following polymers: polyurethane, polyamide, polyester, polyolefine (polyethylene and polypropylene), polyvinyl chloride.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A garment reinforcement comprising a thermoplastic film having a heat sealing surface capable of being applied to a garment under heat and pressure.  
     
     
         2 . A garment reinforcement according to  claim 1 , wherein the film has a thickness comprised between 25 and 250 microns.  
     
     
         3 . A garment reinforcement according to  claim 2 , wherein the film has a thickness comprised between 25 and 100 microns.  
     
     
         4 . A garment reinforcement according to  claim 1 , wherein the film is made from at least one of the following polymers: 
 polyurethane;    polyamide;    polyester;    polyolefine (polyethylene and polypropylene);    polyvinyl chloride.    
     
     
         5 . A garment reinforcement according to  claim 1 , wherein the film comprises a single layer.  
     
     
         6 . A garment reinforcement according to  claim 1 , wherein the film comprises at least two layers.  
     
     
         7 . A garment comprising a garment reinforcement, said garment reinforcement comprising a thermoplastic film having a heat sealing surface capable of being applied to a garment under heat and pressure.  
     
     
         8 . A method for reinforcing a garment, comprising: 
 cutting out a piece of thermoplastic film provided with a heat sealing surface;    applying said piece under heat and pressure on a predetermined area of the garment;    cooling.    
     
     
         9 . A method for reinforcing a garment according to  claim 8 , wherein the application temperature is comprised between 80 and 180° C.