Label overlay

Abstract

A clear overlay for a sewn-in tag on a garment allows a tag to be flatly secured to the garment while still displaying the information on the tag. The clear overlay includes an adhesive attached to one side for permanently affixing the overlay to a garment. The clear overlay may include either a pressure activated adhesive or a thermal activated adhesive. The pressure activated adhesive includes a paper backing for preventing the adhesive from collecting dust, dirt, and the like. The tag may be removed and relocated to a more appropriate location on the garment where.

1 . An overlay that securely fastens a tag or label to an article of clothing, said overlay comprising: 
 a first layer of clear hypoallergenic material and having two sides; and,    a layer of adhesive affixed to one side of the first layer of clear hypoallergenic material;    such that the overlay is permanently affixed to the article of clothing to allow the first layer to stretch.    
   
   
       2 . The overlay of  claim 1  wherein the first layer of hypoallergenic material comprises a soft, bondable material.  
   
   
       3 . The overlay of  claim 1  further comprising a sheet having a surface area of five inches in width by eight inches in length.  
   
   
       4 . The overlay of  claim 1  wherein the first layer comprises a lightweight, sheer nylon fabric.  
   
   
       5 . The overlay of  claim 1  wherein the first layer comprises a polyester fabric.  
   
   
       6 . The overlay of  claim 1  wherein the layer of adhesive is pressure activated.  
   
   
       7 . The overlay of  claim 6  further comprising a backing to be separated from the adhesive prior to applying the overlay to the tag and article of clothing.  
   
   
       8 . The overlay of  claim 1  further comprising a shape retaining material that returns it to its size after the garment has been laundered.  
   
   
       9 . The overlay of  claim 1  wherein a surface area of the overlay is at least 1.5625 greater than a surface area of the tag or label.  
   
   
       10 . The overlay of  claim 1  further comprising an expansion pocket against an edge of the tag or label and between portions of the adhesive and the article of clothing.  
   
   
       11 . An overlay that securely fastens a tag or label to an article of clothing, said overlay comprising: 
 a first layer of clear hypoallergenic material and having two sides; and,    a layer of heat activated adhesive affixed to one side of the first layer of clear hypoallergenic material;    such that the overlay is permanently affixed to the article of clothing to allow the first layer to stretch.    
   
   
       12 . The overlay of  claim 11  wherein the first layer comprises a lightweight, sheer nylon fabric.  
   
   
       13 . The overlay of  claim 11  wherein the first layer comprises a polyester fabric.  
   
   
       14 . The overlay of  claim 11  wherein a surface area of the overlay is at least 1.5625 greater than a surface area of the tag or label.  
   
   
       15 . The overlay of  claim 11  further comprising an expansion pocket against an edge of the tag or label and between portions of the adhesive and the article of clothing.  
   
   
       16 . An overlay that securely fastens a tag or label to an article of clothing, said overlay comprising: 
 a first layer of clear hypoallergenic material and having two sides; and,    a layer of pressure activated adhesive affixed to one side of the first layer of clear hypoallergenic material;    such that the overlay is permanently affixed to the article of clothing to allow the first layer to stretch.    
   
   
       17 . The overlay of  claim 16  wherein the first layer comprises a lightweight, sheer nylon fabric.  
   
   
       18 . The overlay of  claim 16  wherein the first layer comprises a polyester fabric.  
   
   
       19 . The overlay of  claim 16  wherein a surface area of the overlay is at least 1.5625 greater than a surface area of the tag or label.  
   
   
       20 . The overlay of  claim 16  further comprising an expansion pocket against an edge of the tag or label and between portions of the adhesive and the article of clothing.