Articles with embroidered sequins and methods of making
Hot melt sequins and methods of applying these sequins are disclosed. A method of attaching two components includes stitching a hot melt sequin to one of the components and heating the hot melt sequin to bond the two components together. Sequins can also be applied to articles to create structural elements such as heel counters, toe covers, and lace cages. Sequins can be applied in 1D, 2D, and 3D patterns as well as in dispersive patterns. Sequins can be applied to vary the abrasion properties of a portion of an article.
1. An article, comprising:
a first layer and a second layer;
a first group of sequins disposed between the first layer and the second layer and attaching the first layer to the second layer;
wherein each sequin in the first group of sequins is comprised of a hot melt material;
wherein each sequin in the first group of sequins has an approximately two-dimensional shape with a thickness that is less than a length and a width of the sequin; and
wherein each sequin in the first group of sequins includes an opening and each sequin is sewn to at least one of the first layer or the second layer through the opening.
2. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer is an outermost layer of the article.
3. The article according to claim 2 , wherein the second layer is an innermost layer of the article.
4. The article according to claim 2 , wherein the second layer is an intermediate layer disposed between the outermost layer and an innermost layer of the article.
5. The article according to claim 1 , further comprising a second group of sequins attaching the first layer to the second layer; and
wherein the first group of sequins are more densely arranged than the second group of sequins.
6. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the article is an article of footwear.
7. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the article is an article of apparel.
8. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the opening in each sequin is located in a center of the sequin.
9. The article according to claim 1 , wherein each sequin is a disc-shaped element.
10. The article according to claim 1 , wherein the opening in each sequin is located close to an edge of the sequin.