Garment for containing moisture compositions
A maternity or postpartum support-garment that includes at least one of a stretchable and/or compressive material, at least one generally cylindrical shaped upper portions, and at least one generally cylindrical shaped base portions is provided. The maternity or postpartum support garment may further include at least one ribbing sections located on at least one of the one or more generally cylindrical shaped upper portions or base portions. The at least one ribbing section may include a first level of compression. The first section may include a different level of compression than the at least one ribbing section.
1. A maternity or postpartum support garment configured to cover at least a part of a front of a wearer's body, the maternity or postpartum support garment comprising:
one or more stretchable and/or compressive materials;
a generally cylindrical shaped upper portion;
a generally cylindrical shaped base portion;
at least one ribbing section located on at least one of the upper portion or the base portion, the at least one ribbing section comprising a plurality of vertical ribs, one or more horizontal ribs, or combinations thereof; and
a first section configured to cover at least a part of a front of the wearer's body;
wherein the at least one ribbing section provides a first level of compression;
wherein the first section provides a second level of compression different from the first level of compression provided by the at least one ribbing section; and
wherein the first section does not include any part of the at least one ribbing section.
2. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , further comprising at least one ruching section.
3. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , further comprising a second section, the second section providing a third level of compression different from the second level of compression provided by the first section and the first level of compression provided by the at least one ribbing section.
4. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 3 , wherein the second section is configured to cover at least one of the front, a side, or a back of the wearer's body.
5. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 2 , wherein the at least one ruching section is positioned on an edge of the at least one ribbing section.
6. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 5 , wherein the at least one ruching section is positioned on an edge of the first section and the at least one ribbing section.
7. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 3 , further comprising at least one ruching section, wherein the at least one ruching section is positioned on an edge of the first section and the second section.
8. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment further comprises a moisture locking material.
9. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upper portion or the base portion is formed with a seam.
10. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the first section is configured to not extend to cover any part of a side or a back of the wearer's body.
11. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 3 , wherein the second section is configured to not extend to cover any part of a side or a back of the wearer's body.
12. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the first section is configured to covers at least a part of a belly of the wearer.
13. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 12 , wherein the first section is configured to change in dimensions along with the changes in dimensions of the belly of the wearer.
14. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment has at least one portion having a seam.
15. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises a moisture wicking material.
16. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises a fabric having quick drying capabilities.
17. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbing section is located on both an inside and an outside of the garment.
18. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbing section is configured to provide support to a belly of the wearer.
19. The maternity or postpartum support garment of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ribbing section has at least two different heights at at least two different portions of the garment.
20. A method of providing support to a body part of a wearer, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a support garment, the support garment comprising:
one or more stretchable and/or compressive materials;
at least one generally cylindrical shaped upper portion;
at least one generally cylindrical shaped base portion;
at least one ribbing section comprising a plurality of vertical ribs, one or more horizontal ribs, or combinations thereof; and
a first section configured to cover at least a body part of the wearer;
wherein the at least one ribbing section provides a first level of compression; and
wherein the at first section provides a second level of compression different from the first level of compression provided by the at least one ribbing section; and
wearing the support garment.