Leakproof undergarments

Abstract

An undergarment for use with an absorbent pad is disclosed. The undergarment includes: a main body including at least an exterior fabric layer, an interior fabric layer, and a substantially waterproof layer interposed between the exterior and interior fabric layers, wherein the main body defines: a front body portion; a rear body portion; and a crotch portion coupling the front and rear body portions; and an elastic compression strip coupled to the crotch portion on an interior side of the main body, the compression strip and the crotch portion defining an opening therebetween such that at least a portion of the absorbent pad is insertable into the opening for securing the absorbent pad in pressing engagement against the crotch portion.

1 . An undergarment for use with an absorbent pad, the undergarment comprising:
 a main body including at least an exterior fabric layer, an interior fabric layer, and a substantially waterproof layer interposed between the exterior and interior fabric layers, wherein the main body defines:
 a front body portion; 
 a rear body portion; and 
 a crotch portion coupling the front and rear body portions; and 
   an elastic compression strip coupled to the crotch portion on an interior side of the main body, the compression strip and the crotch portion defining an opening therebetween such that at least a portion of the absorbent pad is insertable into the opening for securing the absorbent pad in pressing engagement against the crotch portion.   
     
     
         2 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the compression strip is coupled to the interior side of the main body by sewing, heat bonding, or gluing. 
     
     
         3 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein a first end of the compression strip is coupled to the front body portion and a second end of the compression strip is coupled to the rear body portion, the second end being opposite to the first end. 
     
     
         4 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the compression strip is narrower than a width of the crotch portion. 
     
     
         5 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the compression strip at least partially overlaps the crotch portion. 
     
     
         6 . The undergarment of  claim 5 , wherein the compression strip is centrally disposed relative to the crotch portion such that the compression strip does not overlap at least part of the crotch portion. 
     
     
         7 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the compression strip is constructed from at least one of synthetic fiber, cotton, bamboo, or modal fabric. 
     
     
         8 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the compression strip is between 1 and 4 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the crotch portion includes a substantially waterproof fabric layer. 
     
     
         10 . A pair of outerwear pants, comprising:
 leggings defining a crotch portion; and   an elastic compression strip coupled to the crotch portion on an interior side of the leggings, the compression strip and the crotch portion defining an opening therebetween such that at least a portion of an absorbent pad is insertable into the opening for securing the absorbent pad in pressing engagement against the crotch portion.