Abstract: A cuff closure comprising a flap having one end attached to the cuff and a free end, a longitudinal slit in the cuff adjacent to the attached end of the flap, a flap fastener component on the flap, a first surface fastener component on the first surface of the cuff that mates with the flap fastener component, and a second surface fastener component on the second surface of said cuff that mates with the flap fastener component. When the first surface is the outside surface, the flap fastener component mates with the first surface fastener component and, when the second surface is the outside surface, the flap fastener component mates with the second surface fastener component.

Abstract: A pocket for a reversible garment that provides access from both sides of the garment. The pocket is comprised of a fabric panel attached to the first side of the garment that creates a pocket space and that is accessed from an opening on one edge. The pocket space is accessed from the second side of the garment by an elongated closure that is typically a zipper or a microhook/microloop fastener.

Abstract: A reversible raincoat or rain jacket is constructed from a plurality of panels of specialized fabric, which are joined by threaded seams and which alternatively present either a dress mode exterior or a protective mode exterior. The specialized fabric is composed of a dress weave facing, a high visibility knit facing and an interstice therebetween. The interstice consists essentially of a vapor permeable membrane. The seams are sealed at the knit facing, along the threaded seams and along borders of the panels, by tape which matches the knit facing fabric in appearance. Both faces of the fabric are infused with a water repellant treatment.

Abstract: A light weight, high visibility garment is intended to be worn over regular or service clothing. This garment comprises: a front panel and a back panel that extend from the neck to the hips or waist; mating fastener arrangements at the shoulders and hips detachably connecting the front and back panels; and front and rear retro-reflective bands spanning the front and the back panels. Preferably, the mating fastener arrangements at each of the shoulders include a front arrangement that is affixed to the upper edge of the front panel and a rear arrangement that is affixed to an upper edge of the back panel. When one or both of the panels are grasped and pulled, the mating fastener arrangements separate, thereby freeing the front and back panels from each other and from the wearers body.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Optionally, a liner is attachable to the interior of the jacket without disturbing the functionality of the shell jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is waterproof and windproof, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. A seam of stitching joins each pair of the contiguous edges of adjacent sections of this jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket. This closure, when closed, permits easy access to gloves, eye wear, medicines, or other items stored in the pocket.

Abstract: A reversible sweater has a pair of contiguous configurations, one composed of a knit fabric and the other composed of a micro-fiber fabric. A wearer may select which side of the reversible sweater to wear outside and/or inside. If the knit side is worn outside, the sweater (1) has a conventional appearance, but (2) provides warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration. If the micro-fiber configuration is worn outside, (1) the sweater has a fluorescent and retro-reflective appearance, but provides (2) warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and (3) wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration.

Abstract: Items of clothing that have a predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, including a shell and a waterproof, breathable inner layer. The shell comprises an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The stratum may be printed in a variety of patterns.

Abstract: A trouser construction comprising a shell and a removable liner. The shell has a riser, a pair of legs, opposed slant side pockets, a waist band, a stretchable flank and a skirt sewn to the waist band, and spaced buttons attached to the skirt between the skirt and the waist band. The liner has buttonholes at the waist for receiving the buttons, an outer membrane stratum, and an inner fabric stratum, where the membrane stratum is composed of either an expanded microporous polymer or a hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: A shell for outerwear comprising an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof.

Abstract: A fabric structure comprising a shell and a lining in close proximity to each other. The shell includes an outer woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The lining includes an inner synthetic polymer or cotton-blend fabric, an optional synthetic polymer water-vapor-permeable membrane, and an optional outer synthetic polymer fabric. Preferably, the shell and lining are secured together by stitching at the edges and seams.

Abstract: A fabric structure comprising a shell and a lining in close proximity to each other. The shell includes an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high tensile strength pattern imprinted on the inner face thereof, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The lining includes an intermediate outer synthetic polymer membrane, an inner synthetic polymer fabric, and optionally, an outer synthetic polymer fabric.

Abstract: A fabric structure comprising a shell and a lining free of each other. The shell includes an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, an inner connected high tensile strength pattern imprinted on the inner face thereof, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The lining includes an intermediate outer synthetic polymer membrane, and an inner synthetic polymer fabric.