Collins & Aikman Products & Co.

Collins Aikman Corporation

Lex L Basinger

Jerry E Snider

Allan S Lerner

Jeffery L Rachel

Jeffrey L Rachel

The present invention provides a one-piece multidimensional lining carried within an outer fabric casing and lying substantially coextensively along the length thereof. The lining is formed of a double cloth fabric having a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer, the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being of similar or dissimilar constructions and being joined by interlacing warp or filling yarns or both in two planes.

Neckwear construction

A neckwear is disclosed which includes an outer fabric casing. A one-piece, multi-dimensional lining is carried within the casing and lies substantially coextensive with the casing along the length thereof. The lining is formed of a one-piece textile fabric cut substantially along the bias. The central neckband and knotting portion of the lining is characterized by having a different fabric construction than the fabric construction of the end portions of the lining to provide a finished neckwear product having a neckband and knotting area with the desired performance and tying characteristics. The neckwear also may include a plurality of linings positioned within the casing and a least one of the plurality of linings includes a central neckband and knotting portion having a different fabric construction than the fabric construction of the end portions of the lining.

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Concord, NC, United States of America

Lex L Basinger