System For Applying Indicia To A Reversible Garment

Abstract

A system ( 10 ) for applying indicia to a reversible garment. The system is comprised of an indicia barrier ( 12 ) typically in the form of a square ( 14 ) and a reversible garment ( 38 ) that includes a first layer ( 40 ) with an inner section ( 42 ) and an outer section ( 44 ), and a second layer ( 46 ) with an inner section and an outer section. A re-sealable opening ( 58 ) having an opening fastener ( 60 ) allows the indicia barrier ( 12 ) to be inserted between either of the layers, thereby creating an impediment between the layers. Once the indicia barrier ( 12 ) is in place, indicia can be applied to one surface of the layer without also being applied to the adjoining layer. The reversible garment ( 38 ) can be turned inside-out and indicia can then be applied to the other surface of the layer.

1 . A system for applying indicia to a reversible garment, wherein said system comprises an indicia barrier and at least one opening on the garment that allows access to a space between layers of the garment, wherein said indicia barrier inserted through said opening and into said space between the layers of garment, thereby creates an impediment between the layers of the garment, wherein once said indicia barrier is in place the indicia can be applied to one surface of the garment without also being applied to the adjoining layer. 
     
     
         2 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein the reversible garment is comprised of a first layer having an inner section and an outer section, a second layer having an inner section and an outer section, and a space between the first and second layer. 
     
     
         3 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein the first layer and second layer are made of a fabric material. 
     
     
         4 . The system as specified in  claim 3  wherein the garment is laid flat on a surface with the first layer above the second layer and said opening accessible, wherein said indicia barrier is inserted into said space between the layers of garment such that said indicia barrier within the garment is substantially parallel with the two layers of the garment, wherein when indicia is applied onto the first layer, said indicia barrier functions as an impediment block to prevent the indicia from continuing from the first layer onto and into the second layer. 
     
     
         5 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein the indicia is selected from the group consisting of silk-screening, embroidery, a heat-pressed material, press-on rhinestones, press-on beads, adhesive beads, sublimation paper, or garment-printer applied indicia. 
     
     
         6 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein said indicia barrier has a geometric shape. 
     
     
         7 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein said indicia barrier is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, wood and fiberglass. 
     
     
         8 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein said indicia barrier comprises a first surface, a second surface and a perimeter edge. 
     
     
         9 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein said at least one opening is re-sealable comprises an opening fastener that allows said opening to be selectively opened or closed. 
     
     
         10 . The system as specified in  claim 3  wherein said opening fastener is comprised of a zipper. 
     
     
         11 . The system as specified in  claim 3  wherein said re-sealable opening fastener is comprised of a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         12 . The system as specified in  claim 3  wherein said opening fastener is comprised of a snap closure. 
     
     
         13 . The system specified in  claim 1  wherein the reversible garment is selected from the group consisting of a short sleeve shirt, a long sleeve shirt, a tank top, a sweat shirt, a jacket, pants, shorts, a skirt, an apron, a bib, a hat, a beanie, chefs garment and garments designed for specific occupations or activities. 
     
     
         14 . A system for applying indicia to a reversible garment, wherein said system comprises:
 a) a reversible garment comprising a first layer having an inner section and an outer section, a second layer having an inner section and an outer section, and a space between the first layer and the second layer,   b) a re-sealable opening located on said garment, wherein said opening allows access to said space between said garment's first layer and second layer, and   c) an indicia barrier that is dimensioned to be inserted through said opening and into said space between said garment's first layer and second layer, wherein when said indicia barrier is inserted, said indicia barrier is substantially parallel with the two layers of the garment, wherein when indicia is applied onto the first layer, said indicia barrier prevents the indicia from continuing from the first layer onto and into the second layer.   
     
     
         15 . The system as specified in  claim 1  wherein the indicia is selected from the group consisting of silk-screening, embroidery, a heat-pressed material, press-on rhinestones, press-on beads, adhesive beads, sublimation paper, or garment-printer applied indicia. 
     
     
         16 . The system as specified in  claim 14  wherein said opening has a length that does not exceed the length of a seam on said garment. 
     
     
         17 . The system as specified in  claim 14  wherein said opening further comprising an opening fastener that allows said opening to be selectively opened or closed, wherein said opening fastener is selected from the group consisting of a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a snap closure, double-sided tape, or a male and female detent. 
     
     
         18 . The system as specified in  claim 14  wherein said indicia barrier has a geometric shape with a first surface, a second surface and a perimeter edge. 
     
     
         19 . The system as specified in  claim 18  wherein said indicia barrier is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, wood and fiberglass.