Drawstring hat

Abstract

A collapsible drawstring hat including a head engaging portion and a brim extending outwardly from the head engaging portion. A band is located about a periphery of the hat. The band defines a closed channel. A drawstring is located within the closed channel, opposed ends of the drawstring extending outwardly from the band, and is slidably received within the closed channel. The head engaging portion, the brim and the band are secured together to form a main hem line. Upon pulling the opposed end of the drawstring, at least a portion of the drawstring engages at least a portion of the main hem line which, in turn, collapses the brim.

1 . A collapsible drawstring hat comprising: 
 a head engaging portion;    a brim extending outwardly from the head engaging portion, the brim having a generally annular configuration which is at least partially defined by a central opening;    a band located about a periphery of the hat, the band defining a closed channel; and    a drawstring located within the closed channel, opposed ends of the drawstring extending outwardly from the band, the drawstring being slidably received within the closed channel;    wherein the head engaging portion, the brim and the band are secured together to form a main hem line, wherein upon pulling the opposed ends of the drawstring, at least a portion of the drawstring engages at least a portion of the main hem line which, in turn, collapses the brim, the collapsed brim having a compact accordion conformation.    
   
   
       2 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the head engaging portion includes a crown having a generally hemispherical shape having an open bottom.  
   
   
       3 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein an end portion of the head engaging portion includes an upwardly folded section.  
   
   
       4 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein an end portion of the band includes an upwardly folded section defining an open channel for receiving the head engaging portion.  
   
   
       5 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the band is formed of a single piece of folded over material, the folded material having a folded edge spaced from the end portion of the band.  
   
   
       6 . The hat of  claim 5 , wherein the folded edge of the band is attached to the crown.  
   
   
       7 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the brim includes a layer of interfacing which stabilizes and supports the brim.  
   
   
       8 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the main hem line includes a base line of stitching.  
   
   
       9 . The hat of  claim 8 , wherein the base line of stitching is reinforced.  
   
   
       10 . The hat of  claim 1 , including a head lining attached to at least an end portion of the brim.  
   
   
       11 . A collapsible drawstring hat comprising: 
 a head engaging portion including a crown having an open bottom defining a peripheral edge around the open bottom and an interior;    a generally annular brim having an outer peripheral edge attached to the peripheral edge of the crown;    an outer band extending substantially around the hat, the outer band including first and second edges located in the crown, the first and second edges being attached to the peripheral edge of the crown, the outer band defining a closed channel;    a drawstring slidably received in the closed channel, opposed ends of the drawstring extending outwardly from first and second opposing apertures located on the outer band; and,    a main hem line located in the crown, the main hem line including a base line of stitching for attaching the respective edges of the crown, brim and band together,    wherein upon pulling the opposed ends of the drawstring, the hat is drawn adjacent the main hem line which collapses the brim in a smooth and even fashion, the collapsed brim having a compact accordion conformation.    
   
   
       12 . The hat of  claim 11 , wherein the peripheral edge of the crown includes an upwardly folded section.  
   
   
       13 . The hat of  claim 11 , at least one of the first and second edges of the band includes an upwardly folded section defining an open channel for receiving the peripheral edge of the crown.  
   
   
       14 . The hat of  claim 11 , wherein a portion of the channel extends below the main hem line thereby allowing the drawstring to engage the main hem line.  
   
   
       15 . A collapsible drawstring hat comprising: 
 a head engaging portion including a crown having an open bottom defining a peripheral edge around the open bottom and an interior, the peripheral edge having an upwardly folded region extending into the crown interior;    a brim extending outwardly from the head engaging portion, the brim having a generally annular configuration which is at least partially defined by a central opening having an outer peripheral edge;    an outer band extending substantially around the hat, the outer band defining a closed first channel and including first and second edges located in the interior of the crown, each first and second edges including an upwardly folded region, at least one of the upwardly folded regions defining an open second channel for receiving the peripheral edge of the crown;    a drawstring slidably received in the closed first channel, opposed ends of the drawstring extending outwardly from first and second opposing apertures located on the outer band; and,    a main hem line located in the interior of the crown, the main hem line securing the respective edges of the crown, brim and band together, wherein upon pulling the opposed ends of the drawstring, the main hem line collapses thereby folding the brim in an accordion style.    
   
   
       16 . The hat of  claim 15 , wherein the main hem line includes a base line of stitching.  
   
   
       17 . The hat of  claim 16 , wherein the base line of stitching is reinforced.