US Patent 10412998 Leak-resistant nursing apparel and women's wear

A nursing garment that includes a back portion comprising a back layer; and a front portion coupled to the back portion. The front portion includes an external layer; a first middle layer that includes a leak-resistant fabric having at least one edge that is cut on the bias; a second middle layer that includes an absorbent material; and an innermost layer configured to be in contact with a nipple of a user, wherein the innermost layer includes a fabric configured to wick moisture away from the nipple of the user. The external layer, the first middle layer, the second middle layer and the innermost layer are coupled together such that the first middle layer extends between the external layer and the second middle layer, and the second middle layer extends between the first middle layer and the innermost layer.