Finished printed garment and method for printing same

Abstract

This invention relates to a finished printed garment and a method for printing thereon. The finished printed garment may be constructed from Prepared for Dying denim which is dyed to a chosen color. The printing method incorporates the use of a dischargeable ink applied to the finished garment, which is placed on belt-style printer, such that the design, once printed on the finished garment, may be continuous, regardless of presence of seams or pockets.

1 . A printed finished garment, comprising:
 a continuous water-based printed design extending over at least one seam;   wherein there is an absence of substantial interruptions in the design.   
   
   
       2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein said finished garment further comprises a fly area, a pocket, a cuff, and a waist band. 
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the design extends over the fly area. 
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the design extends over the pocket. 
   
   
       5 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the design extends over the cuff. 
   
   
       6 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the design extends over the waist. 
   
   
       7 . A printed finished denim garment, comprising:
 a first edge and an opposite second edge, wherein the first and second edges are at opposite ends of the garment; and   a continuous printed design extending from the first edge to the second edge.   
   
   
       8 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the printed design comprises a logo. 
   
   
       9 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the printed design comprises advertisements 
   
   
       10 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the design extends 360 degrees around the garment. 
   
   
       11 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the design provides a three-dimensional image. 
   
   
       12 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the design is off-garment. 
   
   
       13 . The garment of  claim 7 , wherein the design is continuous over an uneven area of the garment. 
   
   
       14 . A method of printing a design on a finished garment, comprising:
 applying a dischargeable ink over an uneven area of the garment and off the garment; and   curing the ink.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the design is printed  360  around the finished garment. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the dischargeable ink is applied to the finished garment by sweeping the ink over a design screen placed over the garment. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the ink is cured by drying the finished garment. 
   
   
       18 . A method of making a finished denim jeans, comprising:
 fabricating the jeans from Prepared for Dye denim;   dying the jeans to a color;   fastening legs of the jeans together;   applying ink to the jeans on a belt style printer;   drying the jeans.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the jeans is fabricated by sewing the denim. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the jeans is dyed using a reactive dye. 
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the jean legs are fastened together using a water-based adhesive. 
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the ink is applied to the jeans by sweeping the ink over a graphic design screen. 
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the ink is a dischargeable ink.