Pantyhose undergarment for controlling underarm perspiration as well as for providing shape, control and support for the body

Abstract

A pantyhose undergarment is provided that has relatively sheer upper arm and body portions, the upper arm portions end as cap sleeves with knitted-in welts just above the mid upper arm area and being comprised of a sweat absorbent material in the under arm area starting at the mid upper arm and terminating down the side of the wearer's body, just adjacent to the top of the breasts and the body portion being comprised of a sheer form fitting front and back torso portion, the part of the front and back torso portion beginning just above the breast area being comprised of a sheer portion and the part beginning just below the breast area covering the stomach and abs, being comprised of a sheer reinforced control top portion. This pantyhose undergarment as one embodiment terminates just below the knees as a form fitting body hose to be worn under tight sweaters, shirts or blouses, and pants, Capri pants or long skirts and dresses, as another embodiment terminates at the upper thigh area as a form fitting body piece to be worn under a dress or skirt and tight sweaters, shirts or blouses, and as another embodiment terminates at the crotch area and extends as a thong towards the backside of the wearer to be worn as a form fitting one piece body hose with fitted pants or skirts, tight sweaters, shirts or blouses and dresses. The absorbent pantyhose undergarment protects the wearer's clothing from being soiled and stained and is a method of maintaining ones wardrobe without having to run to the dry cleaners often or replace one's clothing frequently. The absorbent pantyhose undergarment provides the user with shaping support, and because sweating is a natural and common bodily reaction to different types of human exposure, it gives the user the freedom to feel confident to interact physically and verbally under any setting without feeling discomfort or embarrassment from soiled and smelly clothes due to sweat. Where the embodiments of the present pantyhose undergarment terminate below the knees and at the upper thigh area, the reinforced control top provides support over the cellulite regions of the body, more specifically, the middle torso, stomach, abs and the upper thigh area. The knitted-in welts at the upper arm regions, leg regions and the upper thigh region blend into the sheer and control top portions of the undergarment without causing upper arm and/or leg constriction. The overall design of this undergarment provides the wearer with a smooth, tight appearance when worn under clothing without causing discomfort due to bulkiness and irritable scents due to underarm perspiration.

1 . A pantyhose undergarment, beginning at the mid upper arm area with a front and back low V-neck portion, the undergarment terminating just below the knees of the wearer and being comprised of a textured nylon fabric, designed to protect outerwear from underarm and crotch perspiration and to support and shape a wearer's body, said undergarment comprising:
 first and second upper arm bands including first and second welts, respectively, the welts knitted from at least one type of yarn, the first and second upper arm bands terminating at the midpoint of the upper arm of the person wearing the undergarment;   first and second upper arm portions, each upper arm portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn;   an upper-body portion knitted to the first and second upper arm portions, respectively, and continuous of the first and second upper arm portions respectively, the upper-body portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a textured nylon fabric;   first and second underarm areas comprising of an absorbent fabric, the absorbent fabric knitted to the first and second underarm areas respectively;   a control top portion knitted to the upper-body portion beginning from just below the breasts, extending a predetermined distance down the stomach and upper thighs and ending just below the buttocks area of wearer, the control top portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics such as LYCRA.®., elastic and spandex; and   first and second leg portions continuous of the control top portion and ending just below the knees as leg bands, each leg portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn;   first and second leg bands including first and second welts, respectively, the welts knitted from at least one type of yarn;   a crotch portion comprising of absorbent fabric, being able to open for comfort and convenience;   
     
     
         2 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the upper arm bands and the leg bands are each comprised of a single yarn and wherein said upper arm bands and leg bands have a fabric denier different than said upper arm portions, upper body portion, control top and leg portions. 
     
     
         3 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second upper arm portions and first and second leg portions respectively and the upper body portion, which begins at the first and second upper arm portions respectively, are knitted using at least a first yarn and a second yarn, the first yarn corresponding to spandex yarn and the second yarn corresponding to textured nylon, and wherein said upper arm portions and upper body portion have a fabric denier different than said upper arm bands, control top portion, and leg bands. 
     
     
         4 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the control top begins just below the breast area and extends a predetermined distance down the stomach area and ends just below the buttocks area of the wearer, and wherein the control top is knitted using at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics such as LYCRA.®, elastic and spandex. 
     
     
         5 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the absorbent underarm fabric portions and the crotch fabric portion are comprised of conventional knitted fabric materials, such as, nylon, cotton, silk, LYCRA.®., and spandex. 
     
     
         6 . A pantyhose undergarment, beginning at the mid upper arm area with a front and back low V-neck portion, the undergarment terminating as one portion at the mid-upper thigh region of the wearer and being constructed of a textured nylon fabric, designed to protect outerwear from underarm perspiration and to support and shape a wearer's body, said undergarment comprising:
 first and second upper arm bands including first and second welts, respectively, the welts knitted from at least one type of yarn, the first and second upper arm bands terminating at the midpoint of the upper arm of the person wearing the undergarment;   first and second upper arm portions, each upper arm portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn;   an upper-body portion knitted to the first and second upper arm portions, respectively, and continuous of the first and second upper arm portions respectively, the upper-body portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a textured nylon fabric;   first and second underarm areas comprising of an absorbent fabric, the absorbent fabric knitted to the first and second underarm areas respectively;   a control top portion knitted to the upper-body portion beginning from just below the breasts, extending a predetermined distance down the stomach and upper thighs and ending at the mid-upper thigh area, the control top portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics such as LYCRA.®., elastic and spandex; and   an upper thigh leg band including a welt knitted from at least one type of yarn;   
     
     
         7 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 6 , wherein the upper arm bands and the upper thigh band are each comprised of a single yarn and wherein said upper arm bands and upper thigh band have a fabric denier different than said upper arm portions, upper body portion and control top portion. 
     
     
         8 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 6 , wherein each of the first and second upper arm portions respectively and the upper body portion, which begins at the first and second upper arm portion respectively, are knitted using at least a first yarn and a second yarn, the first yarn corresponding to spandex yarn and the second yarn corresponding to textured nylon, and wherein said upper arm portions and upper body portion have a fabric denier different than said upper arm bands, control top portion and upper thigh band. 
     
     
         9 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 6 , wherein the control top begins just below the breast area, extending a predetermined distance down the stomach and upper thighs and ends at the mid-upper thigh area of the wearer, and wherein the control top is knitted using at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics such as LYCRA.®., elastic and spandex. 
     
     
         10 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 6 , wherein the absorbent underarm fabric portions are comprised of conventional knitted fabric materials, such as, nylon, cotton, silk, LYCRA.®., and spandex. 
     
     
         11 . A pantyhose undergarment, beginning at the mid upper arm area with a front and back low V-neck portion, the undergarment terminating at the crotch of the wearer and being constructed of a textured nylon fabric, designed to protect outerwear from underarm and crotch perspiration and to support and shape a wearer's body, said undergarment comprising:
 first and second upper arm bands including first and second welts, respectively, the welts knitted from at least one type of yarn, the first and second upper arm bands terminating at the midpoint of the upper arm of the person wearing the undergarment;   first and second upper arm portions, each upper arm portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn;   an upper-body portion knitted to the first and second upper arm portions, respectively, and continuous of the first and second upper arm portions respectively, the upper-body portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a textured nylon fabric;   first and second underarm areas comprising of an absorbent fabric, the absorbent fabric knitted to the first and second underarm areas respectively;   a control top portion knitted to the upper-body portion beginning from just below the breasts and ending at the crotch area, the control top portion being comprised of at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics, such as, LYCRA.®., and spandex; and   a crotch portion comprising of absorbent fabric with knitted in flat buttons;   
     
     
         12 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1   1 , wherein the upper arm bands are each comprised of a single yarn and wherein said upper arm bands have a fabric denier different than said upper arm portions, upper body portion, control top portion and crotch portion. 
     
     
         13 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1   1 , wherein each of the first and second upper arm portions respectively and the upper body portion, which begins at the first and second upper arm portions respectively, are knitted using at least a first yarn and a second yarn, the first yarn corresponding to spandex yarn and the second yarn corresponding to textured nylon, and wherein said upper arm portions and upper body portion have a fabric denier different than said upper arm bands, upper body portion, control top portion and crotch portion. 
     
     
         14 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 1   1 , wherein the control top portion begins just below the breast area, extending a predetermined distance down the stomach and ends at the crotch area, and wherein the control top is knitted using at least one type of yarn of a thicker textured nylon fabric and other conventional knitted fabrics such as LYCRA.®., elastic and spandex. 
     
     
         15 . The pantyhose undergarment of  claim 11 , wherein the absorbent underarm fabric portions and the crotch fabric portion, which extends as a thong towards the backside of the wearer's body and consists of two knitted-in flat buttons, are comprised of absorbent conventional knitted fabric materials such as cotton.