Abstract: A composite stretch fabric is disclosed that is comprised of a laminate of three layers, the center layer being comprised of a web of a nonwoven polyurethane resin with a basis weight in the range of 50-250 g/m.sup.2 and an air permeability of at least 10 cc/sec/cm.sup.2 with stretchable fabric layers adhered to each side thereof, one of which can be a nylon pile and the other of which is a double knit fabric that can be of porous, hollow fiber for sweat absorption, the composite can also be embossed.

Abstract: A supporter for mounting on a limb in position to cover an affected body portion to predeterminedly constrain and limit movement thereof comprising a tubular stretchable elastic material forming a main body and having adhered to at least one portion of the main body a reinforcing member comprising an interlining laminated to a surface member which acts to restrict the elongation of said interlining, wherein the reinforcing member has a modulus of elasticity capable of restricting movement of an affected body part within a defined motion area.

Abstract: A knee support comprising a main body for covering the knee joint and thigh and shank portions of a leg located above and below the knee joint, two straps respectively disposed extending laterally above and below the portion of the main body which corresponds to the patella, one end of each strap fixed to the main body while the free ends thereof are adapted to be detachably attached to the main body, and a patella pad fixed to the two straps so as to be brought into contact with a side portion of the patella when the support is mounted on a knee.