Abstract: A waterproof garment connector arrangement attaches a distal garment part (e.g. a glove) to a main body of a garment. The connector arrangement includes a first part having a first outward facing recess and an inward facing protrusion; and a second part having an outer engagement member for being received in the first outward facing recess and in inner engagement member for engaging the protrusion. The outer engagement member includes a second outward facing recess at least partially accommodated in the first outward facing recess. An annular member is fitted into the second outward facing recess, so that the annular member urges the outer engagement member against a wall of the first outward facing recess to secure the first part to the second part.

Abstract: A method and construction for a buoyancy compensator air chamber bellows utilizing a single side coated fabric having air passages for gas communication between the air chambers formed by annular disks which are welded together around and through the air passages to interlock the air chambers into a bellows.

Abstract: A conductive element useable as a resistance heater comprises a carbonized fabric (12) which has electrical terminals (18, 20) connected thereto and is encapsulated in or sandwiched between layers of plastic insulating material. The element generally is flexible and can be embodied in for example blankets for animals, vehicle seats and clothing. It is preferably provided with an electrical control circuit for controlling the temperature to which the fabric heats.