Abstract: An article of apparel has a surface with a first part of a fastening system, and an attachment element has an outer area with a second part of the fastening system. The first part of the fastening system is joinable to the second part of the fastening system to attach the attachment element to the apparel. The first part of the fastening system is also separable from the second part of the fastening system to separate the attachment element from the apparel. The attachment element may be formed from a polymer foam material, may include a fluid-filled chamber, or may incorporate an electronic device, for example. In some configurations, the attachment element is secured to an exterior of the apparel. In other configurations, the attachment element is secured between two layers of the apparel.

Abstract: A sound absorbing sandwich plate for attaching to a component includes a first layer and a second layer connected to the first layer in an areal manner characterized in that, at least partially, especially along the second layer at least an area-shaped mounting part is provided, which at its side facing the second layer has a plurality of engaging elements, which are engageable into the second layer.

Abstract: A decorative wall panel includes a fabric covering on a board removably secured to an existing wall. The rear of the board carries a plurality of "VELCRO" fasteners for cooperation with corresponding fasteners on the wall. The panels may be easily secured to the wall, such as a drywall partition, and may be just as easily removed whenever desired.