Mulitpurpose Zipper Wrap

Abstract

Disclosed is a loose garments generally in the shape of a rectangle which can be worn in various ways on the body. In particular, provided is a novel and unique wrap with a zipper with the male and female tracks located on adjacent sides of the wrap for wear as a scarf, headwear or skirt garment that allows the wearer to wrap the garment in a secure, yet comfortable and fashionable manner around the neck and head area, shoulders, body or hips. Disclosed is a method for folding, wrapping, styling and wearing the garment in the manner according to the invention.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A garment comprising a rectangular body of a textile material and a zipper having a male interlocking track and a female interlocking track, wherein the male interlocking track extends along one side of the body of the garment and the female interlocking track extends along a side of the body of the garment that is adjacent to the side comprising the male interlocking track, wherein the male interlocking track is zippered to the female interlocking track to enable wear of the garment on an individual. 
     
     
         2 . The garment of  claim 1  worn as a scarf, a head covering, a poncho, a wrap or a skirt. 
     
     
         3 . The garment of  claim 1  wherein the textile material is selected from silk, cotton, fleece, acrylic, rayon, wool, cashmere or blends or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The garment of  claim 1  wherein the rectangular body shape of the garment is a square. 
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 1  wherein the interlocking tracks of the zipper extend substantially along the entire length of the adjacent sides of the body of the garment. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 1  wherein the zipper is a separated two-way zipper.