Circularly knit anti-slip seamless torso trim bra-slip

Abstract

The invention discloses a circularly knit torso trim bra-slip comprising an upper torso region and a lower torso region. The bra-cups comprising a ribbed border to provide bust support. Self-adjusting stretch shoulder straps are uniquely shaped to eliminate unsightly breast spillage in the front and back bulge. A center ruching separates the two breasts. A side ruching on each of the bra-cup shapes the bust. A panel of maximum control extends from under the breast to the hip bone to flatten the tummy. A panel of medium control knit extends from the hip bone to mid-thigh to eliminate flattening of the fanny. A panel of light control knit from mid-thigh to lower thigh or knee and ending in a jersey band to prevent the slip from rolling or riding up. A preferred embodiment has sleeves having an inner arm compression portion of medium control to minimize the swelling caused by lymphedema.

1 . A circularly knit torso trim bra-slip having integrally knit-in support panels, said bra-slip comprising:
 an upper torso region extending from the shoulders to the waist line defined by a circularly knit ribbed shoulder strap joining a back panel and a front panel, said shoulder strap reinforced to allow self-adjustment and prevent slippage, a pair of bra-cups seamlessly attached on the front panel to each shoulder strap and structured with an under knit ribbing to provide boost to the breasts, and a plurality of integrally knit lateral panels in the shoulder strap in the back and front panels and in the bra-cups to provide support and prevent spillage of breasts; and   a lower torso region seamlessly extending from the upper torso region at the waistline to the hip bone and beyond to the thighs, said lower torso region comprising a plurality of integrally knit support panels in predetermined portions of a wearer's body, each of said panels having varying elasticity, stitching and stretch to ensure a flat, slim and natural appearance and, to prevent a terminal panel from riding up the thigh.   
   
   
       2 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 1 , wherein said Pair of bra-cups are separated by a central ruching comprising of an integrally knit breathable yarn. 
   
   
       3 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a circularly knit portion in the form of a extra reinforced hidden ribbing attached to the under ribbing in each bra-cup. 
   
   
       4 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 4 , further comprising a circularly knit portion between the under ribbing in each bra-cup and the lateral panels in the shoulder strap. 
   
   
       5 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 4 , wherein a first support panel in the lower torso region extends from the bra line to the hip bone and comprises a knit of maximum control ribbing to flatten the tummy and waist regions. 
   
   
       6 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 5 , further comprising a second support panel, said second support panel extends from the hip bone to mid thigh and comprises a knit of medium control to eliminate flattening of fannies or restriction of leg movement. 
   
   
       7 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 6 ,further comprises a third support panel, said third support panel extends from mid-thigh to lower thigh and comprises a knit of light control and ending into a jersey knit band to prevent riding or rolling up of the bra-slip. 
   
   
       8 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 7 , wherein the first, second and third support panels are configured in proportions required for a full dress length bra-slip. 
   
   
       9 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 1 , including a pair of sleeves attached on each side to the shoulder strap, said sleeves having an integrally knit inner arm region to provide compression for a wearer with lymphedema. 
   
   
       10 . The circularly knit torso trim bra-slip according to  claim 9 , including a pair of sleeves attached on each side to the shoulder strap, said sleeves having an integrally knit inner arm region to provide compression for a wearer with lymphedema.