abstract |
Uncovered as a garment item comprising a fabric having at least one characteristic that will change upon exposure to a physical stimulus. The fabric has a modifiable structure made of one or more yarns that vary in size upon exposure to the physical stimulus. The yarns have a first set of dimensions when not exposed to the physical stimulus and a second set of dimensions when exposed to the physical stimulus. The fabric may be modified by exposing the fabric to the physical stimulus to modify the yarn from a first set of sizes to a second set of sizes and alter the properties of the fabric. Reinforcing structures, slits, partial cuts, and coatings, etc., can also be used to reinforce the fabric structure. |