Shawl or wrap with closure mechanism

Abstract

The garment shown in the following FIGS. 1 - 15 is a shawl or wrap worn around the neck, arms or shoulders and draped loosely around the body. The shawl may or may not include sleeves or armholes for the hands or arms. The shawl may or may not include pockets, zippers or other openings for the convenience of the wearer. The adjustable friction side clasp closure shown which has an extra layer of reinforcement to provide a notion free bag or garment closure can be used on products like a garment, shawl or wrap making it safe for small children, and quiet when fastening. Other possible uses of the friction side closure are in objects to which it's closing including but not limited to scarves, gloves, wallets, coats, purses, trousers, shirts, skirts, dresses, belts, bags, luggage, parachutes, and sleeping bags.

1 . Closure mechanism that uses friction to keep garment, bag, belt etc. in the closed position as opposed to attaching a button, snap etc. to secure a shawl or other item that needs a closure or notion. 
     
     
         2 . In addition, other shapes of the stiff fabric or other flexible or semi-flexible material closure backing are also possible (for example but not limited to a circle, triangle or oval shape instead of rectangle or square shape). Any closure that uses openings that thread fabric through with a stiff fabric or other flexible or semi-flexible material closure backing are also possible. In addition it is also possible that the numbers of parallel openings in future versions of the shawl or other products using this closure mechanism may change (for example one or three openings instead of two openings). 
     
     
         3 . The shawl may be made of any of a variety of fibers or fabrics such as cotton, wool, cashmere, polyester, silk, either in pure or blended form. The shawl may also be made of any other substantially planar, flexible or semi-flexible materials such as plastic, rubber, leather, suede or mesh. The openings may also not be parallel in future versions, but rather for example angled or rounded. This friction side clasp closure mechanism may possibly be used in future products including but not limited to scarves, gloves, wallets, coats, purses, trousers, shirts, skirts, dresses, belts, bags, luggage, and sleeping bags. The shawl may or may not include sleeves or armholes for the hands or arms. The shawl may or may not include pockets, zippers or other openings for the convenience of the wearer. Other closure or attachment mechanisms on the shawl are also possible, including but not limited to a button or series of buttons, a hole or series of holes, a zipper or series of zippers, a snap or series of snaps, a buckle or series of buckles, a belt or series of belts, or a hook-and-loop or Velcro™ type fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on a sleeping bag or pillow. 
     
     
         5 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on a scarf. 
     
     
         6 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on a bag or luggage. 
     
     
         7 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on gloves or mittens. 
     
     
         8 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on apparel such as dresses, trousers, shirts, skirts, outwear (jackets, coats, etc). 
     
     
         9 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on wallets 
     
     
         10 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on belts or ties. 
     
     
         11 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on other obvious uses such as parachutes, sails on boats when closed. 
     
     
         12 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on any storage unit closure or fastener. 
     
     
         13 . The closure mechanism of  claim 1  incorporated on an umbrella fastener.