Abstract: A floating bend radius device for limiting a radius of curvature of a flexible tube having a minimum bend radius, including first and second members. The first member has a curved contact surface having a radius of curvature at least equal to the minimum bend radius. The contact surface is concave in a plane transverse to the flexible tube's axial direction for contacting a portion of the flexible tube. The second member is engageable to the first member and complementary to the contact surface. The engaged members define a tube receiving space between the second member and the contact surface of the first member. The tube receiving space has a cross-sectional dimension configured to provide a compressive force on the flexible tube. At least one locking device may interconnect the members. A tube assembly including a bend radius device and a flexible tube is also discussed.

Abstract: A protective weaved sportswear material comprises two strands of 400 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns having the same lengths and being twisted together over their length. The sportswear material comprises a sock, a shin guard sleeve, a forearm sleeve or a neck guard.