Abstract: A composite material for garments, such as shapewear and sportswear garments, is formed of an outer layer that is highly elastic with high compression and an inner layer provided on the outer layer and made of a material that is elastic, waterproof and oil proof. The outer layer is a fabric base fabricated from a blend of polyester and spandex. The inner layer comprises a coating of polyurethane (PU) containing nano-titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2). When used to fabricate a garment, the inner layer of the composite material is adjacent to the body of the wearer when the garment is worn such that perspiration from the wearer's skin and/or skin contact products, such as oil/water based body creams and gels, applied to the wearer's skin are not absorbed by the inner layer and are thereby prevented by the inner layer from being transmitted to the fabric base.

Abstract: A furniture handle comprises a frame having a frame wall defining a cavity. The frame has at least one protrusion opening extending from the cavity through the frame wall. An insert is adapted to be retained within the cavity. The insert has a protrusion extending through the at least one protrusion, opening beyond the frame wall. Preferably the cavity has an insert opening accessible from outside of said frame, such that the insert can be placed into and removed from the cavity. Preferably the insert is made from one of a polymer gel, neoprene, rubber, latex rubber, suitable PVC and polyurethane foams, and styrene or polystyrene.

Abstract: A furniture handle comprises a frame having a frame wall defining a cavity. The frame has at least one protrusion opening extending from the cavity through the frame wall. An insert is adapted to be retained within the cavity. The insert has a protrusion extending through the at least one protrusion, opening beyond the frame wall. Preferably the cavity has an insert opening accessible from outside of said frame, such that the insert can be placed into and removed from the cavity. Preferably the insert is made from one of a polymer gel, neoprene, rubber, latex rubber, suitable PVC and polyurethane foams, and styrene or polystyrene.