Abstract: A garment with a magnetic vent closure comprises a clothing, a magnetic flipper, a vent window, a ferrous element and a removably attaching element. The magnetic flipper extends from a predetermined portion of the clothing and has a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably attached on the clothing and the second end is fixedly attached on the clothing, and the first end of the magnetic flipper comprises a magnetic element fixedly attached thereon. The vent window forms a part of the clothing and has a plurality of vent holes therethrough and the magnetic flipper is detachably applied over the plurality of vent holes. The ferrous element maintains the vent window in an opened state by magnetically capturing the first end of the magnetic flipper.

Abstract: A self-ventilating vest having a plural number of conduits extending through the vest, the conduits having an intake opening and one-way intake valve through which outside air can be drawn into the conduit, one or more compressible members, such as a tube, bulb or bladder retaining the air so that it absorbs body heat, and a one-way exhaust valve and exhaust opening through which the warmed air is expelled. The compressible members are compressed by the expansion of the chest during breathing or exertion to expel the warmed air, and when the compressive forces are removed, the compressible members expand to draw fresh air back into the compressible members through the intake opening to repeat the cycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a body cooling garment to easily and effectively protect the human body in hot conditions. By suspending in vapor contact a cold surface with channels in it's surface; moisture is evaporated from the body, condensed on the cold surface, and the body shielded from environmental heat. The condensed moisture is channeled from the garment.

Abstract: Clothing, headgear, or sacks and bags made ventilative and/or decorative by means of a linear cut which is provided on surface thereof and which is open or closed selectively to expose a cover lined to the linear cut or to conceal the cover inside. When the cover is ventilative and exposed outside, the clothing and others become ventilative, while when the cover is drawn at its surface with patterns, pictures, or letters and exposed outside, the clothing and others become decorative.

Abstract: Disclosed are head bands comprising a sliver of spontaneously wettable staple fibers. The fibers are of an irregular, grooved shape in cross section and are lightly bound together to permit easy separation into suitable lengths for head bands.

Abstract: A protective garment for use when riding or racing motorcycles or other vehicles in which the rider is exposed and may require aerodynamic advantages. The garment, in one aspect, includes floating armor elements which protect the wearer's body when the garment is being dragged along or against an impact surface. The armor elements can be either removably or permanently attached to the lining. In another aspect, the garment can include a bulk-reducing closure element which forces the garment, when closed, into an aerodynamic profile which is relatively easy and comfortable to maintain because of reduced bulk. The garments can include air permeable vent openings and adjustable, air-impermeable vent covers.

Abstract: A method of applique and the resulting article is described that includes forming a first image (20) on a mesh-like material layer (18), forming a second image (24) on an underlying substrate (22), and attaching the mesh-like material layer to the substrate so that the first image overlays the second image. The first and second images are substantially the same images. In one embodiment, the mesh-like material layer is attached to the substrate such that the first image directly overlays the second image. In another embodiment, the mesh-like material layer is attached to the substrate such that the first image overlays the second image at a slight offset. By attaching the mesh-like material layer over the substrate in either of these ways, the resulting combined image appears three-dimensionalized.

Abstract: A smock to be worn by a clean room operator includes an upper material part for covering the upper body of the operator, a lower material part for covering the lower body of the operator, wherein the upper material part and the lower material part are integrally formed. An air passage within the smock connects the upper material part and the lower material part, and a discharge part is in flow communication with the air passage for venting the air within the smock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breathable laminate including an oriented microporous elastomeric film and at least one support layer bonded to the film. The present invention also relates to a process for forming the breathable laminate including the step of stretching a filled film to produce a microporous film before bonding it to a support.

Abstract: An attachment 10 being made with a springy, yet relatively rigid material includes at least one U-shaped arm 12 which is in contact with an internal surface of a crown 22 of a headgear 20. The crown has an opening which is larger than its ordinary size for a wearer's head 30. The arm has two end portions oriented toward the left and right portions of a lower periphery of the crown respectively, spaced apart to each other in a distance shorter than a width between the left and right sides of the head, adapted to clamp the left and right sides of the head in the springy manner, also adapted to make the opening of the crown narrowed in its left and right directions while the opening is lengthened elliptically in its front and rear directions to provide air space to the head, whereby the air space can engage to ventilate scalp 32 of the head keeping cool and dry and also to prevent hair 34 of the head from being disturbed and pressed.

Abstract: An attachment 10 being made with a springy, yet relatively rigid material includes two elongated and U-shaped arms 12, 14 which are aligned with the front and rear portions of a lower periphery of an internal surface of a crown 22 of a headgear 20 respectively. The crown has an opening which is larger than its ordinary size for a wearer's head 30. Each arm has two end portions oriented toward the left and right portions of a lower periphery of the crown, spaced apart to each other in a distance shorter than a width between the left and right sides of the head, adapted to clamp the left and right sides of the head in the springy manner, also adapted to make the opening of the crown narrowed in its left and right directions while the opening is lengthened elliptically in its front and rear directions to provide air space to the head, whereby the air space can engage to ventilate scalp of the head keeping cool and dry and also to prevent hair of the head from being disturbed and pressed.

Abstract: A simple, lightweight cooling garment is provided for medical personnel working at intense medical tasks in warm environments (e.g. lead aprons and sterile gowns). The garment comprises an outer, air impermeable layer of material of minimal weight and bulk and an inner layer of air permeable material of minimal weight and bulk. The layers are secured together in a manner that allows air to flow between such layers and through the inner air, permeable layer to the body of the individual wearing the garment. In addition, means is provided for connecting the garment to a source of air flow containing relatively dry air for direction between the layers of the garment to the body of the individual wearing the garment.

Abstract: A textile material having thermal image masking or suppression in the mid and far infra-red region without compromising the effectiveness of visual and near IR camouflage or comfort level, or the effectiveness, and mobility of a person. Specifically the invention is directed to an air permeable, moisture vapor transmissive, waterproof, heat reflecting material consisting essentially of at least one metallized microporous membrane, with an oleophobic coating over the metallized portions thereof. This membrane is laminated to at least one other layer or textile backing material such as woven, nonwoven or knitted nylon, polyester, cotton, silk, etc. or additional microporous layers, in which the metal in the metallized membrane forms a discontinuous layer on the surface and on the pore walls adjacent the surface of the microporous membrane.

Abstract: A skydiving garment provides a wearer with enhanced control, maneuverability, and lateral speed during free-fall. The garment includes a torso portion having sleeves and leg portions depending therefrom which have a tubular configuration and are sized to receive the arms and legs of the wearer, respectively. At least one pocket is mounted on the exterior surface of each sleeve and leg portion. Each pocket has an opening which extends in the direction of the limb and which is configured to selectively balloon open when exposed by the wearer to an airstream during free-fall.

Abstract: A hat includes a band connected to a first side of the hat and configured to be releasably and adjustably connectable to a second side of the hat. The band is positioned and configured to leave a gap between a front of the hat and a wearer's head when the hat is worn. The hat includes an open mesh segment.

Abstract: A cooling cap or helmet containing at least one and, ordinarily, several air funnels which ventilate a sportsman's scalp during the sports activity, e.g., running or jogging, cycling, etc. The air funnels have downward flow through apertures or through ducts. The flexible funnels can be removed for cleaning or replacement. An added advantage is the massaging of the scalp during the use of the air funnel containing cap or helmet.

Abstract: A head covering is provided with an adjustable sunshade visor for shielding the wearer's face from sunshine and an inside ventilation means for supplying air to the inside of the head covering to cool the wearer's head in hot days. The head covering includes a frame; a substantially C-shaped rim made of flexible material mounted on the bottom of the frame. A size adjusting belt is joined to the C-shaped rim in such a manner as to form a ring that fits on a wearer's head, the diameter of the ring being adjustable by adjusting the length of the size adjusting belt. A plurality of tubular members having hollowed inside are mounted along and between the outer and inner walls of the C-shaped rim. A double-layer crown-structure including an outer fabric layer and an internal net-like layer is supported on the frame for covering the wearer's head. The outer fabric layer and the internal net-like layer are separated by a gap that serves as an air passage.

Abstract: Thermoregulatory apparel includes garments, for close-fitting skin-contacting wear having, in preferred embodiments, a base fabric of Coolmax.sup.cm high moisture evaporation fabric having one or more insulating panels of Thermax.sup.cm or Thermastat.sup.cm hollow core fiber fabric having moisture wicking capability and applied to the inner side of the garment for skin contact at selected areas of the body where muscle protection is desired. The insulating panels maintain body heat in the protected muscles while evaporative cooling is encouraged by wicking of perspiration away from the body for evaporation from the outer Coolmax.sup.cm fabric. Alternative fabric choices and various garment combinations may be utilized.

Abstract: A special-purpose suit is provided, in particular for pilots or vehicle drivers or other individuals whose bodies need to be protected, having an outer protective layer which protects against undesirable external influences, a moisture-permeable and/or vapor-permeable inner layer, and a space-maintaining, fluid-permeable spacer layer which is arranged between the outer protective layer and the inner layer and can be climatically conditioned with the introduction of a fluid, the protective layer, the inner layer and the spacer layer being designed such that they essentially cover the torso and/or the leg and/or the arm areas of the special-purpose suit.

Abstract: A ventilated garment system is described that removes heat and moisture from a wearer's skin during hot weather while furnishing protection from direct sunlight. The system includes a pair of air outlet shoulder seams, a pair of air inlet side seams, and selectively at least one back seam, each shoulder seam including a zipper slide and a zipper tape, attached along welts to the fabric of the garment, and an underlying panel of stretchable mesh fabric, having a pleat therein, whereby movement of the zipper slides in the seams causes them to open and expose the panels of mesh fabric. Ambient air then enters the side and back seams into ventilation spaces between the garment and the skin of a wearer, moves convectively upwardly within the ventilation spaces toward the shoulder seams while receiving heat and moisture from the wearer's skin, and passes through the shoulder seams, thereby exiting the garment system and carrying away the heat and moisture.

Abstract: A ventilated garment is provided having at least one substantially non-stretchable outer panel having inner and outer surfaces. The panel has a vent region including one or more openings. A substantially non-stretchable, air permeable material spans the vent region. An air impermeable lining sheet having a central void region is affixed to the inner surface so that the void region is substantially in registration will be vent region and so that the sheet is coupled to the inner surface about those regions. A cover element having a shape substantially corresponding to at least a potion of the vent region is affixed to the air impermeable lining sheet substantially along a first portion of the periphery of the void region. Adjustable closure elements adjustably couple the sides of the cover element to the air impermeable sheet so that the closure element may be selectively positioned to control the effective vent area of the vent region.

Abstract: The back part of the torso of the garment has a ventilation opening therein which can be selectively opened or closed by a slide fastener. A storage pouch is secured to the inside of the back part in surrounding relationship to the ventilation opening and provides a volume for receiving the garment when the pouch is pulled rearwardly of the garment through the ventilation opening. The storage pouch is formed of a sheet of material such as open mesh to provide free flow of air therethrough so that it will provide ventilation for the garment when it is worn as well as when it is in stored position. A flap is disposed adjacent the ventilation opening and extends laterally away from the garment when the ventilation opening is open to prevent the flap from closing off the opening. Air vents are provided under the arms. The open ends of the arms and legs can be closed by hook and loop type closure means such as VELCRO.

Abstract: Thermoregulatory apparel includes garments, for close-fitting skin-contacting wear having, in preferred embodiments, a base fabric of Coolmax.sup.cm high moisture evaporation fabric having one or more insulating panels of Thermax.sup.cm or Thermastat.sup.cm hollow core fiber fabric having moisture wicking capability and applied to the inner side of the garment for skin contact at selected areas of the body where muscle protection is desired. The insulating panels maintain body heat in the protected muscles while evaporative cooling is encouraged by wicking of perspiration away from the body for evaporation from the outer Coolmax.sup.cm fabric. Alternative fabric choices and various garment combinations may be utilized.

Abstract: A personal body ventilation system includes a battery powered blower for providing air under pressure to the interior of a disposable garment formed by an inner air impervious layer and an outer air impervious layer. Porous-to-air open celled foam is incorporated into the garment at areas where cooling is desired and provides porous surfaces adjacent the body of the wearer from which the air under pressure in the interior of the garment may be directed against the body of the wearer. The system includes a filter arrangement in which a filter incorporated in the garment filters the ambient air prior to being drawn into the blower. The blower, the ouput of which is coupled to the garment in the rear by an elliptical connection, includes miniature radial turbine fans operating under a variable speed control. The circulated air may be heated or cooled or treated in various manners such as filtering or humidifying/dehumidifying to meet the requirements of the specific user environment.

Abstract: A garment for aiding in ventilation of a wearer's body for relief from heat and providing a buffer zone between the wearer's body and any force exerted thereon. This garment includes a porous underlayer for absorbing moisture from the wearer's body due to perspiration and is normally worn under a non-porous outerlayer which may be attached to the underlayer. The outerlayer is separated from the underlayer by at least two layered groups of ribs. Each group of ribs includes a number of individual ribs which are spacedly positioned from each other to create channels therebetween. The groups of ribs are positioned so that the ribs of each group of ribs are layered with respect to the ribs of the remaining groups of ribs thereby creating cross-channels throughout the garment. This allows the garment to maintain a uniform comfortable temperature throughout. A pump maybe used to circulate ambient air in the channels and the non-porous outer layer may allow outward passage of moisture while preventing inward passage.

Abstract: A ventilated garment is provided having at least one substantially non-stretchable outer panel having inner and outer surfaces. The panel has a vent region including one or more openings. A substantially non-stretchable, air permeable material spans the vent region. An air impermeable sheet having a central void region is affixed to the inner surface so that the void region is substantially in registration with the vent region and so that the sheet is coupled to the inner surface about those regions. A cover element having a shape substantially corresponding to at least a portion of the vent region is affixed to the air impermeable sheet substantially along a first portion of the periphery of the void region. Adjustable closure elements adjustably couple the sides of the cover element to the air impermeable sheet so that the closure element may be selectively positioned to control the effective vent area of the vent region.

Abstract: Disclosed is an all weather runner's hat, the design of which promotes airflow around the head and hair of a person while, at the same time, deflecting rain which comprises a generally hemispherical shell, a brim which is attached at an angle of about 15.degree. from horizontal and varies in width around the circumference, a number of vents positioned in the crown for ventilation, and a means of attaching the headband with spacers to create a novel air gap to allow air flow around the head and hair.

Abstract: A cap or hat having a visor for permitting a flow of air through the visor, thereby precluding unintentional removal of the cap by wind currents. The inventive device includes a cap having a visor;extending outwardly therefrom, with the visor having a semi-circular aperture extending therethrough. A venting assembly extends across the visor aperture and is secured to forward and lateral edges of the visor aperture only, thereby allowing a trailing edge of the venting assembly to be fluidly biased out of the plane of the visor such that a pressure differential across the visor is reduced. The device may take the form of an integrally molded vent having a predetermined shape and fixedly secured to the visor. In addition, mounting plates facilitating the retro-fitting of existing caps are also provided.

Abstract: A torso-covering tube garment capable of selectively fully-covering or partially-covering the lower torso of a wearer. There is a torso-covering tube garment of a foldable material having a bottom portion covering the wearer's torso and fasteners for releasably holding the lower portion of the bottom portion against its upper portion to expose the wearer's torso for ventilating. In one version, the bottom portion folds over upon itself in thirds and exposes an outer surface of a bottom one third of the bottom portion when in the raised position and a message is on the outer surface of the bottom one third of the bottom portion whereby the message is visible when the bottom portion is in the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: An open loop portable personnel cooling apparatus which provides cleanup of contaminated ambient air used in the cooling process is described. The described apparatus supplements rather than disables the normal cooling process of human physiology by providing a large quantity of cooling air that is moved with significant perspiration evaporation velocity within a protective clothing ensemble. The disclosed apparatus provides cooling for up to five separate protected persons with capacities and cooling capability in excess of previously known personal cooling systems. Use of the cooling system for electronic and other military equipment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A beekeeper's suit which is used for protection against bee stings and insect bites. The beekeeper's suit provides for the use of a multi-layered material from which substantially the entire suit is uniformly constructed. The material includes an outside net layer, an inside net layer and an intermediate porous cellular plastic layer. The inside and outside layers provide structural integrity to the suit, while the intermediate layer provides protection against the bee stings through its thickness of approximately 0.4-0.6 centimeters. The intermediate layer provides about 90-95% of void space with a high degree of permeability to permit ventilation an cooling of the users skin during activity.

Abstract: A safety helmet comprises hard internal and external shells and a shock-absorbent insert. The internal shell forms at its lower edge and on the outside thereof an upwardly-opening trough in which the insert is inserted. The free edge of the trough joins with the lower edge of the external shell above the bottom of the trough. The two shells, together with the insert, form ventilation openings which are lined by portions of the two shells. The main portion of the internal shell is embedded into the soft-bodied insert, so that it is mainly the insert that contacts the wearer's head, but for the rim portion thereof where the internal shell still surrounds the bottom edge of the insert.

Abstract: The inflatable clothing apparatus is designed to provide an inflatable (on position) and deflatable (off position) convection cooled clothing. The apparatus contains a spiralled inner tubular structure attached to the inner portion of the shirt and the inner tubular structure has separate expansion points connected by the air tube. When the expansion points are inflated lifting the shirt away from the skin and opening the cooling flap at the lower rear portion of the shirt, air circulation increases to the skins surface by allowing air to convect upward from the lower flap out through the neck opening. Air passages are also located in the shoulder and upper back area. A release mechanism (valve) is provided to allow deflation of the expansion points in order to provide warmth for the user by closing the flap and having the shirt contact the skin.

Abstract: A boxer-type swim suit for a water skier in which the suit has at least one rear panel, a liner attached thereto along a waistband, a band attached to the rear panel and an elongated strip having its upper edge joined to the rear panel and its lower edge joined to the liner. The elongated strip and band define opposing sides of a vent which extends across substantially the entire width of the rear portion of the swim suit. The vent allows first water and then air to escape which would otherwise be trapped below the waistband of a water skier's swim suit. Both the strip and band are disposed generally parallel to an edge of the waistband and proximate thereto and are joined to each other along a plurality of junctures situated between the ends of the band. Disposed generally perpendicularly to the waistband, contiguous pairs of these junctures are spaced sufficiently apart from each other to allow either water or air to flow substantially unimpeded through the vent.

Abstract: A carrying bag for mail or other heavy objects which has a pair of open topped compartments (20) upon which a number of pockets (36) are attached. A flap (38) covers each open top and a back connecting girdle (42) joins the compartment together. A quantity of belt loops (40) are connected to the compartments as well as the back connecting girdle and a belt (46) penetrates the loops thus placing the compartments one on each side of the hips of the carrier distributing the weight evenly. A front coupler (54) is attached permanently on one side to a compartment and is detachable from the other compartment on the opposite side completely encompassing the carrier around the waist. Optionally suspenders (56), shoulder straps (58) or a weight bearing vest (60) is attached to the belt for sharing the weight with the wearer's shoulders.

Abstract: A body cover, or clothing, for athletes is disclosed. The body cover is comprised of a first material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the body of the athletes. The first material portion is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "NEOPRENE" having a thickness of preferably from about 1 to 3 millimeters. The first material portion is waterproofed, provides insulation and wind protection, and is adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the athlete's body such that the liquid absorbs body thermal energy. A second material portion adapted to be placed over the posterior portion of the body of the athlete is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "LYCRA". The second material portion allows evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the body of the athlete and radiation of thermal energy therethrough. Third material portions attach the first material portion and the second material portion to form the body covering.

Abstract: Apparatus for inhibiting the flow of contaminants in an exhaust enclosure toward an individual located adjacent an opening into the exhaust enclosure by providing a gas flow toward a source of contaminants from a position in front of an individual to urge said contaminants away from the individual toward a gas exit port. The apparatus comprises a gas mani-fold which may be worn by a person as a vest. The manifold has a series of gas outlets on a front face thereof facing away from the individual and toward the contaminants to thereby provide a flow of gas from the front of the individual toward the contaminants.

Abstract: A gas ventilated garment including a primary manifold for receiving air at 20 to 125 pounds per square inch which is connected through a plurality of gas conduits to a plurality of radial dispersion valves positioned at various locations throughout a garment such as a jacket to slowly release air adjacent the body of a user for cooling. The individual radial valves are adapted to release the pressurized gas at extremely low rates normally being less than one cubic feet per minute. The configuration of the radial valves is unique in the restriction to a very low volume rate of release as well as a unique radial configuration allowing the gas to be dispersed in a radial or circular fashion from the individual locations thereby achieving cooling with a skew as seven or less individual ventilation gas radial dispersion valves strategically positioned throughout a garment such as a jacket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beekeeper's suit which is used for protection against bee stings and insect bites. The beekeeper's suit provides for the use of a multi-layered material from which substantially the entire suit is uniformly constructed. The material includes an outside net layer, an inside net layer and an intermediate porous cellular plastic layer. The inside and outside layers provide structural integrity to the suit, while the intermediate layer provides protection against the bee stings through its thickness of approximately 0.4-0.6 centimeters. The intermediate layer provides about 90-95% of void space with a high degree of permeability to permit ventilation an cooling of the users skin during activity.

Abstract: A pilot's ensemble provides protection against cold water immersion and hostile threats, such as chemical and biological agents, while minimizing bulk and weight of the ensemble and impacts to and burdens on the pilot. The ensemble includes a garment (40) having an outer shell (14) impermeable to liquids and gases and a lining (58) bonded to an inner surface of a torso portion of the shell (14). Air is supplied to the lining (58) through a ventilation port (42) to control body temperature. Ensemble headgear includes a helmet (76) with upper and lower pairs of mounting members (78, 80, 82, 84). A permeable hood (70) is worn under the helmet (76) and has chemical vapor absorbing neck portions. A breathing mask (92) is removably attachable to the lower pair of mounting members (82, 84). Goggles (96) are removably attachable to the upper pair (78, 80). The goggles (96) seal the ocular cavity of the pilot and overlap the mask (92) and hood (70) to completely cover the pilot's face.

Abstract: Heat control for an animal body is provided by way of micro-climate conditioning clothing incorporating an inner first layer of spacer mesh material. A second layer of impermeable material is in contact with the first layer and has perforations therethrough. A third layer of spacer mesh material is provided as well as a fourth outer layer of impermeable material which is fastened along its edges to the second layer. An inlet/outlet port for a gaseous fluid is provided.

Abstract: A safety helmet comprises hard internal and external shells and a shock-absorbent insert. The internal shell forms at its lower edge and on the outside thereof an upwardly-opening trough in which the insert is inserted. The free edge of the trough joins with the lower edge of the external shell above the bottom of the trough. The two shells, together with the insert, form ventilation openings which are lined by portions of the two shells. In one embodiment, the internal shell lines all of the interior face of the helmet. In another embodiment, the main portion of the internal shell is embedded into the soft-bodied insert, so that it is mainly the insert that contacts the wearer's head, but for the rim portion thereof where the internal shell still surrounds the bottom edge of the insert.

Abstract: A light weight fabric designed to protect the wearer from mosquitos, biting flies, and other various insects by using a fine mesh with the open areas of the mesh sufficiently small so as to not allow the body of a mosquito or other insect to come within a distance which would permit their stingers, beaks, or mouths to contact wearer's skin. The mesh is elevated above the skin by use of a compressible resilient reticulated polyurethane foam stitched along the inner side of the mesh in separate parallel rows causing the mesh to arch out away from wearer's skin if the strips are moved in close proximity to each other.

Abstract: Athlete's arm jacket which includes a first shell portion for covering one side of the upper torso of a person wearing the jacket. A sleeve is secured to the shell portion for covering one arm. A mesh covers the opposite side of the upper torso, and a second shell portion is detachably secured to the first shell portion. Another sleeve is attached to the second shell portion. The jacket may be worn and used as a traditional jacket, or one shell portion may be detached so that only one arm, shoulder and one side of the upper torso of the body are covered.

Abstract: A one-piece protective garment of the type affording barrier and thermal protection against hot and/or corrosive liquids. The garment includes a generally continuous outer shell of woven aramid fabric covered by a liquid impervious layer and a corresponding inner multilayer thermally insulating liner inside of the outer shell. The inner liner is fabricated from at least one layer of low density nonwoven fabric fastened to a woven fabric. An elongated leg inseam opening is provided on the underside of the torso portion of the liner fabric and which extends from the position of the wearer's crotch downwardly into and along the inside of each leg. The garment also has an underarm inseam opening under and partially around each arm of the liner extending upwardly from the position of the wearer's armpit along the front and back seam between the sleeve and the torso portion of the inner liner.

Abstract: A ventilated, heat attenuating hat is disclosed including an inner mesh section that has a crown portion for engaging the crown of a wearer's head and a pair of side portions connected to the crown portion for engaging the sides of the wearer's head. There is an outer mesh section interconnected to the inner mesh section for covering at least a portion of the inner mesh section. A channel is formed between the inner and outer mesh sections for allowing air to flow freely therethrough. The outer mesh section includes a metallized fabric for reflecting away from the hat a significant of solar radiation that strikes the outer mesh section.

Abstract: Foam-coated spunbonded or spunbonded/pointbonded nonwovens provide effective filtration of dirt and dust particles yet are comfortable and breathable with water resistance properties. Protective clothing constructed of this fabric for workers exposed to dust, dirt and other particulate matter.

Abstract: A garment is provided which has air scoops adjacent the wrist portions of the sleeves of the garment defined by a longitudinal opening interconnected by an outer web, and an inner web connected to the material of the sleeve at spaced locations on either side of the opening. A flap is included to extend over the outer edge of the scoop when it is not to be used, and which may be secured to the inner layer of the scoop when the scoop is in use. The garment may include an air-pervious lining and a discharge opening on the back of the garment for allowing air received in the scoops to flow along the arms and discharge from the garment.

Abstract: A ventilated shirt including a shirt body and two sleeves attached thereto along shoulder seams thereof, the shirt body having a pair of elongated, mesh inserts disposed along side seams thereof, and each sleeve having a similar elongated, mesh insert disposed along sleeve seam thereof. An underarm portion of non-mesh material is disposed proximate both sides of each shoulder seam to absorb perspiration. The shirt of the present invention offers protection from damaging solar rays, and yet permits air circulation for comfort and temperature regulation.

Abstract: A full body garment made of flexible, non-stretchable, air impervious material which can be supplied with breathable, ventilating air from a remote source, for protecting a wearer when present in a contaminated atmosphere is disclosed. The garment includes a loose fitting body suit containing a shirt portion having two separate inner and outer layers of long sleeves, a manually cinchable neck opening, a long pants portion having separate inner and outer layers of legs joined together at and extending below the knee region, and a pair of gloves and foot covers joined in an air tight manner to the inner layers of the sleeves and legs, respectively. A loose fitting parka is also included which contains a slip over torso covering portion having sleeves with elastic bands around open ends thereof and an elastic waist band, a respirator hood, and a shoulder, upper chest and back encircling bib.