Differential Stretch Multiple-Size Cap

Abstract

A cap is constructed using multiple uni-axially stretchable woven gore fabric all of which are connected to a crown portion. A single-layer headband is stretchable along a peripheral edge and at 45 degree angles to the crown portion and is connected to the lower peripheral exterior edge of the crown portion. A narrow, highly-stretchable flat band of woven material that is stretchable along the peripheral edge of the crown portion and at 45 degree angles to the peripheral edge of the crown portion is connected and stretchable to the lower peripheral interior edge of the crown portion. The headband, lower peripheral edge of the crown portion and narrow, highly stretchable flat band are then folded upward into the crown portion. These three components are then connected with a loose single-needle stitching to allow for maximum materials stretch along the peripheral axis and at 45 degree angles to the peripheral axis.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multiple-size cap comprising:
 a crown portion comprised of multiple fabric gores of uni-axially stretchable fabric and a visor or bill connected to the crown portion;   and   a flat woven headband stretchable along its longitudinal axis and at directions of 45 degrees to its longitudinal axis loosely sewn at one edge to the peripheral edge of said crown portion of said cap;   and   a narrow, flat woven band stretchable in along its longitudinal axis and at directions of 45 degrees to its longitudinal axis loosely sewn to a peripheral edge of said crown portion of said cap.   
     
     
         2 . A multiple-size cap of  claim 1  having an appearance of being fitted while actually being adjustable to comfortably fit a range of head sizes and head shapes. 
     
     
         3 . A multiple-size cap of  claim 1 , wherein said headband is composed wholly or partially of moisture-absorbing or moisture-wicking flat woven material stretchable in along its longitudinal axis and at directions of 45 degrees to its longitudinal axis sewn to a peripheral edge of said crown portion of said cap. 
     
     
         4 . A multiple-size cap of  claim 2 , wherein said headband is composed wholly or partially of moisture-absorbing or moisture-wicking flat woven material stretchable in along its longitudinal axis and at directions of 45 degrees to its longitudinal axis sewn to a peripheral edge of said crown portion of said cap.