Process for manufacturing a shaping camisole and garment made thereby
A method for manufacturing a shaping camisole and the article produced therefrom having an outer decorative portion and an inner knit tube made with elastomeric yarn to provide midsection support.
1. A shaping camisole formed of two body encircling portions made on a multi-needle knitting machine each having arm-receiving openings, a top edge and straps formed thereby, the camisole comprising: an inner body portion having front and back portions formed from nylon and spandex yarns combined to be knit on each feed to yield a fabric with a fiber content of 80% nylon and 20% spandex and a stretch characteristic of at least eighty percent (80%), the front and back portions being joined by two side stretchable seams and having a hem that terminates above the groin of a wearer; and an outer body portion having front and back portions formed to achieve a desired appearance, the inner body portion joined to the outer body portion along the top edges and the formed straps, wherein the inner body portion has a greater vertical length than the outer body portion.
2. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the stretch characteristic of at least eighty percent (80%) is achieved by maintaining the nylon and spandex yarns at consistent tension levels on all feeds during knitting.
3. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the outer body portion is formed of warp knit fabric.
4. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the outer body portion has trim material selectively positioned and secured thereto.
5. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the outer body portion has a sleeve attached to an arm-receiving opening.
6. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner body portion is not visible where the camisole is worn by the wearer.
7. The camisole as claimed in claim 3 wherein the stretch characteristic of at least eighty percent (80%) is achieved by maintaining the nylon and spandex yarns at consistent tension levels on all feeds during knitting.
8. The camisole as claimed in claim 7 wherein the outer body portion is formed of warp knit fabric.
9. The camisole as claimed in claim 8 wherein the outer body portion has trim material selectively positioned and secured thereto.
10. The camisole as claimed in claim 9 wherein the outer body portion has a sleeve attached to an arm-receiving opening.
11. The camisole as claimed in claim 3 wherein the outer body portion is formed of warp knit fabric and has trim material selectively positioned and secured thereto.
12. The camisole as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner body tucks into a wearer's pants or skirt.