US-20260123692-A1 - GARMENT

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Abstract

The present application discloses a garment comprising a breast pump functional layer which includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel is joined to the second panel to form a first seam at a joining region, and the first panel is joined to the third panel to form a second seam at a joining region. The second panel and the third panel are joined to a same side edge of the first panel. The second panel and the third panel are joined at least partially to form a third seam at a joining region, with an opening formed at a non-joined region. The opening is configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to pass therethrough for milk pumping.

Inventors

Lan Li
Ping Yan
Ting Zhou

Assignees

Shenzhen Lute Jiacheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251231
Priority Date: 20251017

Claims (20)

1 . A garment comprising: a breast pump functional layer, the breast pump functional layer comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel; the first panel is joined to the second panel to form a first seam; the first panel is joined to the third panel to form a second seam; the second panel and the third panel are joined to a same side edge of the first panel; the second panel and the third panel are joined at least partially to form a third seam, and an opening is formed at a non-joined region; and wherein the opening is configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to pass through the opening for milk pumping, the second panel and the third panel are configured to provide support to the breast pump when at least a portion of the breast pump is inserted into the opening.
2 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the opening is formed solely between the second panel and the third panel.
3 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the first seam and the second seam are connected with a smooth transition.
4 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the breast pump functional layer has an underarm edge adjacent to a wearer's underarm when worn, and wherein the first seam extends from a lower edge of the breast pump functional layer to a position adjacent to a first end of the second seam, and the second seam extends from the first end to the underarm edge of the breast pump functional layer.
5 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the first seam and the second seam are both curved, and wherein the first panel, the second panel, and the third panel are joined to form the breast pump functional layer having an outwardly convex bowl shape.
6 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the second panel and the third panel at least partially overlap at a location of the opening or at locations adjacent to two ends of the opening.
7 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the third seam comprises a first sub-seam and a second sub-seam, the opening is formed between the first sub-seam and the second sub-seam, at the first sub-seam the second panel is on an outer side of the third panel, and at the second sub-seam the second panel is on an inner side of the third panel.
8 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein: the second panel has a first edge adjacent to the third panel, and the third panel has a second edge adjacent to the second panel; the opening is formed between the first edge and the second edge; the second panel is formed by folding a fabric along the first edge; and the third panel is formed by folding another fabric along the second edge, thereby reducing friction of the first edge and the second edge against a wearer's nipple.
9 . The garment of claim 1 , wherein the breast pump functional layer further comprises a fourth panel, the fourth panel is disposed to at least partially overlap with the first panel and the third panel, the fourth panel does not cover the opening, and an elastic modulus of the fourth panel is greater than elastic moduli of the first panel, the second panel, and the third panel.
10 . The garment of claim 9 , wherein the fourth panel is joined to the breast pump functional layer at least at a junction of a neckline edge and the underarm edge of the breast pump functional layer.
11 . The garment of claim 1 , further comprising a cover layer, wherein a portion of the cover layer is connected to the breast pump functional layer, the cover layer is disposed to be stacked with the breast pump functional layer, the cover layer is configured to at least partially cover the opening, and the cover layer is capable of being pulled open under an external force to expose the opening.
12 . The garment of claim 11 , further comprising a shoulder strap, wherein the cover layer and the breast pump functional layer are together detachably connectable to the shoulder strap.
13 . The garment of claim 12 , further comprising a support strap, wherein an upper end of the support strap is connected to the shoulder strap, and a lower end of the support strap is connected to the breast pump functional layer or the cover layer.
14 . A garment comprising: a breast pump functional layer, the breast pump functional layer comprising a first panel and a second panel; wherein the first panel and the second panel are joined at least partially to form a seam, and an opening is formed at a non-joined region; wherein the opening is configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to pass through the opening for milk pumping, the first panel and the second panel are configured to provide support to the breast pump when at least a portion of the breast pump is inserted into the opening; and wherein the first panel and the second panel at least partially overlap at a location of the opening or at locations adjacent to two ends of the opening.
15 . The garment of claim 14 , wherein the seam comprises a first sub-seam and a second sub-seam, the opening is formed between the first sub-seam and the second sub-seam, at the first sub-seam the first panel is on an outer side of the second panel, and at the second sub-seam the first panel is on an inner side of the second panel.
16 . The garment of claim 14 , wherein: the first panel has a first edge adjacent to the second panel, and the second panel has a second edge adjacent to the first panel; the opening is formed between the first edge and the second edge; the first panel is formed by folding a fabric along the first edge; and the second panel is formed by folding another fabric along the second edge, thereby reducing friction of the first edge and the second edge against a wearer's nipple.
17 . A garment comprising: a breast pump functional layer having an opening formed therein, the opening configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to pass through the opening for milk pumping, the breast pump functional layer is configured to provide support to the breast pump when at least a portion of the breast pump is inserted into the opening; and a support panel disposed to at least partially overlap with the breast pump functional layer; wherein the support panel does not cover the opening; and wherein an elastic modulus of the support panel is greater than an elastic modulus of the breast pump functional layer.
18 . The garment of claim 17 , wherein the support panel is joined to the breast pump functional layer at least at a junction of a neckline edge and an underarm edge of the breast pump functional layer.
19 . The garment of claim 17 , wherein the breast pump functional layer comprises: a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel; wherein the first panel is joined to the second panel to form a first seam; wherein the first panel is joined to the third panel to form a second seam; wherein the second panel and the third panel are joined to a same side edge of the first panel; and wherein the second panel and the third panel are joined at least partially to form a third seam, and the opening is formed at a non-joined region.
20 . The garment of claim 17 , wherein the support panel is disposed to at least partially overlap with the first panel and the third panel of the breast pump functional layer.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202522210578.6, filed on October 17, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present application relates to the technical field of maternal and baby products, particularly to a garment. BACKGROUND In the field of modern maternal and infant products, nursing garments that combine discretion with functionality, particularly those integrating breast pump features, are garnering increasing attention. A core design requirement for such garments is to provide an access port for the breast pump and ensure its stable support without the need for complete removal, while also balancing wearing comfort and aesthetic appeal. Currently, such garments on the market face two major technical challenges in their structural design: The first category involves breast pump functional layers adopting a three-panel joined structure. Although this structure can provide relatively better breast containment space through multi-panel cutting, forming a more three-dimensional cup shape, the opening is typically formed at the convergence point of the three fabric panels. This design results in a complex edge structure of the opening with concentrated seams. During use, the wearer's nipple area is highly susceptible to friction or even pinching against the edges or seam points of the multiple fabric panels, causing significant discomfort and pain, which severely impacts the user experience. The second category of design adopts a simpler two-panel structure to avoid the nipple-pinching issue. For example, the opening is positioned between the two fabric panels, simplifying the treatment of the opening edge. However, due to the fewer number of fabric panels and reduced cutting flexibility, this two-panel structure often struggles to provide sufficient depth and width for breast containment space. Consequently, the garment tends to flatten the chest appearance when worn, lacking an aesthetically pleasing three-dimensional shape. Furthermore, to secure the breast pump, the fabric may exert unnatural pressure and constriction on the breast. Prolonged wear can lead to discomfort and may potentially affect pumping efficiency. SUMMARY In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, embodiments of the present application provide a garment, which is capable of solving the problems of insufficient breast containment space in the breast pump functional layer of existing garments or wearing discomfort caused by the opening for breast pump support. In order to solve the above technical problem, one embodiment of this application proposes a garment comprising: a breast pump functional layer, the breast pump functional layer comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel; wherein the first panel is joined to the second panel to form a first seam; wherein the first panel is joined to the third panel to form a second seam; wherein the second panel and the third panel are joined to a same side edge of the first panel; wherein the second panel and the third panel are joined at least partially to form a third seam, and an opening is formed at a non-joined region; and wherein the opening is configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to pass therethrough for milk pumping, the second panel and the third panel are configured to provide support to the breast pump when at least a portion of the breast pump is inserted into the opening. In one embodiment, the opening is formed solely between the second panel and the third panel. In one embodiment, the first seam and the second seam are connected with a smooth transition. In one embodiment, the breast pump functional layer has an underarm edge adjacent to a wearer's underarm when worn, and wherein the first seam extends from a lower edge of the breast pump functional layer to a position adjacent to a first end of the second seam, and the second seam extends from the first end to the underarm edge of the breast pump functional layer. In one embodiment, the first seam and the second seam are both curved, and wherein the first panel, the second panel, and the third panel are joined to form the breast pump functional layer having an outwardly convex bowl shape. In one embodiment, the second panel and the third panel at least partially overlap at a location of the opening or at locations adjacent to two ends of the opening. In one embodiment, the third seam comprises a first sub-seam and a second sub-seam, the opening is formed between the first sub-seam and the second sub-seam, at the first sub-seam the second panel is on an outer side of the third panel, and at the second sub-seam the second panel is on an inner side of the third panel. In one embodiment, the second panel has a first edge adjacent to the third panel, and the third panel has a second edge adjacent to the second panel; the opening is formed between the first edge a