Comfort Liner for Wigs

Abstract

Disclosed is a comfort liner for wig users that protects the scalp and skin from irritating contact with the knots and protrusions from the underside of a wig. The comfort liner is made with breathable materials that is comfortable to wear continuously and includes portions covered by a silicone elastomer that reinforce the perimeter of the liner to prevent curling or folding while also having the ability to reshape itself to the user's specific shape for a more comfortable fit. The liner exhibits a compound perimeter shape to fit most head shapes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A comfort liner dimensioned to fit on a user's head under a wig and having a generally, partial-dome shape that comprises: (a) a lightweight first layer comprising a soft, moisture-absorbent fabric having a perimeter shape with a front portion and a rear portion, and (b) flexible, silicone elastomer disposed along a front edge on said front portion and a rear edge along said rear portion, wherein said elastomer penetrates into said one or more layers and, when cured, bonds together said one or more layers. 
     
     
         2 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein at least first layer comprises 1-100 wt % lyocell based on fabric weight. 
     
     
         3 . A comfort liner according to  claim 2  wherein at least first layer comprises 50-100 wt % lyocell. 
     
     
         4 . A comfort liner according to  claim 3  further comprising a second layer that comprises silk. 
     
     
         5 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said silicone is also disposed on said liner along a path that is offset from, and substantially parallel to, said front edge. 
     
     
         6 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said liner has a compound shape in which said front portion has a first radius of curvature and said rear portion has a second radius of curvature that is greater than said first radius of curvature. 
     
     
         7 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said silicone is present on both an outer surface and an inner surface of said liner. 
     
     
         8 . A comfort liner according to  claim 7  wherein said silicone has been applied to said outer surface and penetrates through said first and second layers. 
     
     
         9 . A comfort liner according to  claim 7  wherein said silicone has been applied to said inner surface and to said outer surface. 
     
     
         10 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said first radius of curvature is within a range from about 5-13 cm. 
     
     
         11 . A comfort liner according to  claim 10  wherein said second radius of curvature is within a range from about 14-21 cm. 
     
     
         12 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said first radius of curvature is within a range from about 6-9 cm. 
     
     
         13 . A comfort liner according to  claim 12  wherein and said second radius of curvature is within a range from about 14-17 cm. 
     
     
         14 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  wherein said first radius of curvature is within a range from about 8-12 cm and said second radius of curvature is within a range from about 16-21 cm. 
     
     
         15 . A comfort liner according to  claim 1  having 1-3 layers of said fabric and 1-3 layers of a fine silk. 
     
     
         16 . A comfort liner according to  claim 15  having 2-3 total layers of said fabric and said silk. 
     
     
         17 . A comfort liner dimensioned to fit on just a crown portion of a user's head under a wig and having a generally, partial dome shape, said liner comprising: (a) 1-5 layers of a continuous, integral piece of dome-shaped lyocell fabric that exhibits a compound perimeter shape in which a front portion has a first radius of curvature and a rear portion has a second radius of curvature that is greater than said first radius of curvature, and (b) medical grade, flexible, silicone elastomer disposed along a front edge on said front portion and along a rear edge along said rear portion, wherein said elastomer penetrates into said one or more layers and, when cured, bonds together said one or more layers. 
     
     
         18 . A comfort liner according to  claim 17  wherein said first radius of curvature is within a range from about 5-13 cm and said second radius of curvature is within a range from about 14-21 cm. 
     
     
         19 . A comfort liner according to  claim 17  wherein said first radius of curvature is within a range from about 6-9 cm and said second radius of curvature is within a range from about 14-17 cm.