Abstract: A jacket includes a main jacket body configured at respective under-sleeve and side-torso areas with edges spaced apart to form respective openings respectively extending from a terminal portion of the sleeve to bottom portions of the jacket body; and a pair of inner jacket bodies, respectively disposed in the respective openings, and affixed to the main jacket body. The main jacket body can be formed, at least in part, of an abrasion resistant material that protects the person from abrasive injuries. The inner jacket body is formed, at least in part, of an elastic material that provides the person with greater flexibility while wearing the jacket.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed that provides an integrated backpack support straps that allows user to easily attach a backpack, keep the backpack in place, and easily remove the backpack and garment simultaneously. The garment can include one or more integrated backpack support straps permanently affixed to the front of the garment. The integrated backpack support straps can be attached to the garment such that they are not visible when viewing the front of the garment. Each backpack support strap can have connector ends that attach to a backpack, either selectively or permanently. The garment may be a shirt, a sweater, a sweatshirt, a coat, a jacket or other suitable garment.

Abstract: An item of clothing is convertible between different configurations. A vest may be removably fixed onto a jacket by devices different from those which are used to fix together the front portions of the jacket.

Abstract: An item of clothing, such as a light jacket, heavy jacket, sports jacket or the like, comprising, at the inside of the back, a fastener for fastening to the upper body of a user which comprises two shoulder straps which are adapted to allow the item of clothing to hang from the upper body when it is not being worn.

Abstract: A firefighter jacket that comprises a torso-covering portion and a pair of sleeves, wherein at least one pocket is positioned on the torso-covering portion. The pockets comprise an interior chamber and an opening to the interior chamber. The interior chamber has a width and a depth that varies along the width. The opening to the interior chamber is of a width that is less than the width of the interior chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jacket, coat and snow suit construction. More particularly the invention relates to a jacket or coat that may be changed in length, style, configuration and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.

Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A high-visibility covering is removably attached to a firefighter turnout coat at the shoulders and front closure by easily separable fasteners so that the assemblage can be donned as a single coat and the high-visibility covering can be easily ripped off. In one embodiment, the covering is a single panel that wraps around the coat, extending from the shoulders to the waist or hips. In another embodiment, the covering is composed of three panels, two front panels and a back panel. Front shoulder straps on the covering are removably attached to the front of the turnout coat at the shoulders. Back shoulder straps on the panel overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front shoulder straps. In the three panel embodiment, the back panel has a pair of lappets that overlap and are removably attached to the corresponding front panel.

Abstract: A multi-functional, lightweight outerwear garment that transforms into a temporary freestanding shelter.

Abstract: A Korean-style woman jacket design method is used in producing a jacket well-fitted to a woman with big breasts. The method includes the steps of: determining a back cover width L1 to be equal to one quarter of an armpit-passing chest girth plus n cm; determining a chest cover width L2 to be equal to one quarter of a nipple-passing chest girth plus m cm; determining a collar-back dimension L3 to be equal to [(neck girth/2)?p cm]/2; determining an armhole dimension L4 to be equal to (arm root girth/2) plus q cm; determining a cover flank dimension L5 to be equal to armhole dimension L4 plus r cm; determining a back cover height L6 to be equal to cover flank dimension L5 plus k cm; and determining a chest cover height L7 to be equal to back cover height L6 plus s cm.

Abstract: A system (20) having the form of a garment (22), such as a jacket or pullover top, which can be transformed into one of a number of different fully closable containers (24), such as a rucksack, bag, or daypack, or vice-versa and a method for performing the transformation. Closure of the neck aperture (15) is operated by actuating a first closure means (1) extending from a common point (14) below the neck on the back of the body (R) of the garment, over the shoulders on either side of the neck aperture down the front (F) of said body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an item of clothing that at least partially covers the body of the wearer and that comprises a back part. Said back part (2) comprises a heat insulating element (3) that extends along the spinal column and that covers at least the region of the thoracic vertebra.

Abstract: A convertible bag comprises a main bag body (1; 21; 31; 41; 51) and a first accessory. The main bag body (1; 21; 31; 41; 51) forms a garment when it is in its expanding state and the first accessory is sewed in a proper position of the main bag body (1; 21; 31; 41; 51). When the garment is converted into the main hag body (1; 21; 31; 41; 51), the first accessory is closed so that one portion of the garment is stably hided inside the other portion of the garment. The convertible bag may be a satchel, a handbag, a handy bag or a backpack. The convertible bag may also include a bag cover (2; 22; 32; 42; 52), straps (3; 23; 33; 43; 53) and an inner bag (11; 29; 39; 59). The first accessory is a slide fastener, a buckle, a fastener, a magic patch or a four-part button. The garment is a coat, a shirt, a T-shirt, a sweater, a vest, a skirt or trousers.

Abstract: An adaptable coat or coat insert with three different modes of use: the first allows the coat to be worn by a pregnant woman, the second allows the wearer of the coat to carry an infant secured to the chest, and the third allows the coat to be worn as a standard coat by a non-pregnant person.

Abstract: An article includes a porous membrane having pores, a first selectively permeable coating supported by the membrane and a component protective against delamination of the selectively permeable coating from the porous membrane and/or any other coatings applied thereto. The first selectively permeable coating includes an antichemical, antibiological, antiradiological and/or antimicrobial agent. The protective component may be provided alone, or as an element of the first selectively permeable coating, or, a second selectively permeable coating. A laminate and methods of providing these are also provided.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. An elastic fiber layer is disposed on the sleeves beginning at the sleeve or cuff. The elastic fiber layer has a high friction surface such that an end of a glove pulled over the elastic fiber layer is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the elastic fiber and down the sleeve. The elastic fiber may be formed of a polyolefin or other polymers according to known processes and may include a dye or colorant that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example, a surgical gown.

Abstract: An embossed material and an article of apparel incorporating the embossed material are disclosed. The embossed material includes a textured surface that defines a plurality of extended regions and at least one compressed region. The extended regions may have an elongate or elliptical configuration, for example, and the compressed region may extend around each extended region. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the textured surface may face inward to form at least a portion of an interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the extended regions may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of apparel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for tending human tissue, the method including the steps of having a body part of a person covered with watertight foil; having the body part wrapped in an elastic element, the elastic element enveloping the watertight foil, and the elastic element being under strain and thereby compressing tissue of the body part; and instructing the person to exercise.

Abstract: A retroreflective garment constructed of flame resistant fabric. The garment is light-weight and can be single or double layered. Garments that can be constructed of flame resistant fabric with retroreflective elements applied thereon include garments such as, for example, shirts, pants, coveralls, jumpsuits, jackets, gloves, hats, etc. The flame resistant fabric has a coefficient of retroreflection of about 10 to about 500 candelas per lux per square meter. In addition, the retroreflective elements cover at least about 5 percent of the outer surface of the flame resistant fabric.

Abstract: A product and process involve providing customized garments. The garment comprises a main body having inner and outer surfaces. At least one pocket having a first inner surface and a first outer surface defines a slot between the outer surface of the main body and the first inner surface of the pocket. The pocket is affixed to the outer surface of the main body, with the pocket having an opening there into. An insert is selectively slidably receivable within and removable from the slot. The insert has a flap portion at one end thereof and protruding outside of and at least partially over the pocket and containing inscriptions thereon. The insert is secured within the pocket such that it is easily removable there from. An inventory process of manufacture and product of the process are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment that includes a torso portion and a pair of sleeves, with the junction between the torso portion and each of the sleeves including a closable opening. Each of the closable openings includes a first portion positioned on a respective underarm, extending along a side of the torso portion, and a second portion extending on a respective one of the sleeves, with each of the sleeves including a proximal portion adjacent the torso portion, a distal portion adjacent the proximal portion, and an arrangement carried by the proximal portion to maintain the distal portion in a lifted-up state.

Abstract: A new protective device for use against biting of mosquitoes and other arthropods and in particular, a material which can be used in the manufacture of regular clothing or specialty clothing to protect an individual from bites from mosquitoes and other arthropods.

Abstract: A flocked material and an article of apparel incorporating the flocked material are disclosed. The flocked material includes a substrate and a plurality of flocking fibers. The substrate is formed from a two-dimensional material and has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The flocking fibers are secured to the second surface. In addition, the flocking fibers may form a plurality of apertures that expose at least a portion of the second surface of the substrate. When incorporated into the article of apparel, the flocking fibers may face inward to form at least a portion of an interior surface of the article of apparel. Accordingly, the flocking fibers may be positioned to contact an individual wearing the article of apparel.

Abstract: An upper-body garment has an invertable pocket in the garment's back, formed between an exterior layer and an interior lining layer of the back panel. A vertical pocket opening on one side of the back panel permits ready access to the pocket while wearing the garment. Shoulder straps and pockets are formed within the invertable pocket. The pocket linings and straps may be drawn out to invert the pocket into a backpack configuration. The remainder of the garment may be entirely placed in the backpack and carried therein.

Abstract: An integrated garment and storage unit system can include a storage unit, one or more carrying straps attached to the storage unit, a garment body configured to be worn on a user's torso, a first fastener attached to the garment body proximate to the waist opening, and a second fastener attached on the exterior surface of the garment body on the back side. the first and second fasteners can be positioned such that when the garment body is folded or rolled two or more times onto itself the second fastener is positioned proximate to the first fastener such that the first and the second fasteners can be joined to secure the garment body for storage on the first side of the storage unit so that the folder or rolled garment body fits at least approximately within the first area. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and/or articles are also described.

Abstract: A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. The pockets may terminate in conventional pocket shape, mitten shape, or glove shape, which latter two embodiments permit gripping of thumb lobes, major lobes, and/or finger lobes between the passenger thumbs and fingers, thus increasing passenger security. In another embodiment, non-slip material may be attached inside the pockets for increased passenger security. A method of use is disclosed wherein a passenger seated behind a driver inserts hands and arms into the pockets.

Abstract: A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. Divots sized to accept human fingertips may be attached to the pocket floors for increased security of grip. Alternate embodiment garments include divots sized to accept fingertips on the front outside of a garment or life preserver, and hand indentations sized to accept the palm side of a human hand on the front outside of a garment or life preserver. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: A fashionable hooded garment having an integrated cap and visor.

Abstract: The garment includes a plurality of surfaces that have one or more solar panels placed upon them. The garment utilizes an interface configured to transmit the collected solar energy to a storage system, which may be used to power an electrical device via a connector. This connector may power an electronic device, whereas another connector could jump start a battery. The garment could also use some of the stored energy to power one or more light-emitting diodes located on the exterior for any variety of illuminating purposes. The garment could also use some of the stored energy to power a heated article of clothing such as a removable lining, gloves, pants, and the like, or inversely, could instead power a removable cooling fan.

Abstract: The invention is a lengthwise Basin flanked by two Walls which hold water as it is carried down the length of the Water Channeling System, and its attachment to the outer surface of a garment. This effectively forms a barrier to the downward flow of water on the garment. The water is stopped and redirected toward the sides of the garment and away from the front and back of it. This keeps the wearer drier, reducing the amount of water rolling off the bottom of the raincoat onto the wearer's pants. This invention can be manufactured by extrusion, injection molding or any number of plastic fabrication methods. This invention may have many embodiments, varying in form. The essential and consistent characteristics of any of its embodiments are the recessed basin, the accompanying walls, their relative placement to each other and its placement along the outer surface of a garment.

Abstract: The invention concerns an article for protecting the user from risks associated with the handling of chemicals, and comprising: (i) at least one inner layer of a material selected among natural and synthetic latexes; (ii) at least one partly hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) layer, having an hydrolysis rate ranging between 70 and 95%; (iii) at least one self-crosslinking synthetic latex layer.

Abstract: A hooded garment which can be converted into a purse. The garment, having the appearance of a jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, etc. will have a zipper (2) sewn into the opening of the hood (4), beginning at the location corresponding to the crown of the head and ending at the location corresponding to the collar bone. This provides the ability to zip the hood (4) closed, creating an enclosed hood (1). The body of the garment (16) should then be inserted into the hood enclosure (1). The invention also includes a pouch (30) attached to a shoulder strap (20) in the fashion of a small purse. The pouch (30) can be detached from the shoulder strap (20) and placed inside the hood enclosure (1). The shoulder strap (20) can then be attached to the hood enclosure (1), creating a complete purse (36).

Abstract: The Jacket Portal is made from a injection molding process. It is made from ABS plastic. The Jacket Portal is assembled with 6 black oxide screws. The Jacket Portal has a rubber adhesive backed gasket which goes on the outside of the garment between the ABS pieces. The Jacket Portal is used to allow a hunter, Steele worker, rock climber, Power company worker, construction worker, aircraft crew any person who would wear a safety harness to be able to wear a safety harness under a outer garment and thus pull the safety strap thru the outer garment. The Jacket Portal allows someone to put a water proof hole through any type of clothing that would be worn over a safety harness to allow the safely strap of that harness to be pulled thru the clothing comfortably out of the way. It allows someone to more safely wear their safety harness without the buckles and other straps hanging or catching on foreign objects.

Abstract: A raincover apparatus for pushed vehicle and pusher, the apparatus is provided in embodiments to cover a pusher and wheelchair with occupant, stroller with occupant, shopping cart, and the like. The apparatus is provided in vinyl with transparent embodiments, tinted transparent embodiments, and opaque embodiments. The sides of the apparatus provide a venue for advertisement. All sections of the apparatus are joined in smooth transitions, and are preferably seamless. Face openings are provided.

Abstract: Thermal garments with reduced weight and bulk and improved packability include targeted zones of increased thermal resistive properties. Such garments may include: (a) a first garment region extending along a central back portion of the garment from the waist area of the garment to the neck area; (b) second and third garment regions extending along the sides of the garment from the waist area to the underarm area; and (c) a fourth garment region extending between the first and second garment regions, between the first and third garment regions, and between the second and third garment regions. The fourth garment region includes a thermal material having a lower thermal resistive value than the thermal resistive values of the thermal materials associated with the first, second, and third garment regions. Methods of making such garments also are described.

Abstract: A pad is disclosed including discrete reinforcing members secured to a base layer. The discrete reinforcing elements may include spherical members rotatably embedded in the base layer, plates pivotally mounted to the base layer by means of a flexible post or revolute joint, or plates threaded on a chord secured to the base layer. The base layer may include a plurality of discrete projections each having a reinforcing element secured proximate a distal end thereof. A pad may include a receiver for securing to a wearer and a base. The base may be secured to the receiver by a suspension allowing pitch and roll movements. The receiver may secure to the base at one end while the opposite end is slidably secured to the base or coupled to the base by means of a biasing member.

Abstract: A protective garment including a body portion having a front and a back, and a sleeve. The sleeve is coupled to the front of the body portion by a raglan seam and coupled to the back of the body portion by an inset seam.

Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.

Abstract: A protective garment comprising an outer shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The protective garment further comprising a moisture barrier layer, a thermal insulating layer and a mesh liner layer. The thermal insulating layer comprises at least one of a facecloth material, a batting material, a spunlace material and a felt material, and the mesh liner layer is unattached to the thermal insulating layer.

Abstract: A two panel convertible maternity coat that can be used by a woman before, after, and during pregnancy, a pregnancy panel, and a baby panel. Pregnancy is accommodated through the addition of the pregnancy panel between the front sides of the coat. The pregnancy panel is wider at the bottom and tapered toward the top. The two panel convertible maternity coat also can be used as a garment for covering both baby and mother, father, or other wearer though the addition of the baby panel between the front sides of the coat. The baby panel is shaped wider at the top and tapers down to a lower portion. Means are provided for readily fastening each panel separately to the coat so as to provide for ease in transitioning between the uses of the coat.

Abstract: A protective garment for a firefighter or emergency worker is provided. The protective garment includes a generally cylindrically shaped limb covering portion such as a sleeve or pant leg. A pocket is affixed to the limb covering portion and includes a bottom portion having an inner margin with an unstressed shape conforming to the generally cylindrically shaped limb covering portion.

Abstract: The Art By Hollis International WearBags™ (hereinafter called “WearBags”), is a new, original, non-obvious, novel idea where a carrier/travel bag can also be worn as an item of clothing. Conversely, an item of clothing is converted and transformed into a carrier, travel bag or purse, including any other name for a bag used for carrying items in a confined space. The wearBag is a carrier bag, travel bag, purse or any other named bag, that is carried for the use of transporting items inside and transformed and converted to become an item of clothing to be worn by males and females, adults and children. The Wearbag™ is an Interchangeable and transformable carrier bag to clothing item, such as a jacket and other items of clothing.

Abstract: Item of clothing convertible between different configurations, one of which envisages a vest (30) removably fixed onto a jacket (10) using fixing means (21, 35, 22, 36) different from those which are used to fix together the front portions (1, 12) of the jacket.

Abstract: A garment system is provided for use as a weather protective garment and padded seat cushion while sitting. The garment system can include a protective garment that carries a garment pouch within a rear panel of the protective garment, for stowing the protective garment when not in use. A padded cushion can be carried by the garment pouch so that it is positioned within the rear panel, thus protecting the cushion from the weather and aligning it for use when sitting. A hand warmer can be used by a spectator to cheer on a team or other event participant. The spectator can secure the hand warmer to a wrist and wave or otherwise move the hand warmer in a supportive manner.

Abstract: A head covering system includes a hood connected to a head covering apparel by a fastening system so that the hood moves with the head and does not block side peripheral vision. In one embodiment fasteners are provided for connecting the hood to the bill of a cap. Such fasteners include snaps on the bill and the hood, or a hook and strap fastener that is positioned across the base of the bill proximate the users head. The hook and strap fastener may be detachably attached to the hood using fasteners such as snaps, or the strap may be an elastic strap permanently attached to the hood, preferably disposed between layers that form the top of the hood. A draw string cooperates with the fastening system to position the hood in a desired position and onfiguration.

Abstract: Outerwear that substantially protects the wearer from the elements during extended athletic activity events and is sufficiently inexpensive to be considered disposable, and a method for using the outerwear in such events wherein the events include a defined route, such method comprising distributing the outerwear to participants in the events, providing a plurality of containers along the event route, using the containers to collect the outerwear that is discarded by participants, and recycling the discarded outerwear.

Abstract: A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparel, and in particular, to a garment with a venting structure and a method of using the venting structure.

Abstract: An upper garment has a torso section and a pair of sleeves connected to the torso section. The torso section is provided at a lower end with an inner tail section and an outer tail section. The inner tail section can be tucked into a lower garment to maintain core warmth, while the outer tail section hangs freely for a desired fashion appearance.

Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.