Abstract: A liner includes a fabric body that covers at least a hip area and an abdomen area of a wearer or the hip area and buttocks area of a wearer. The fabric body having several regions that include at least a first region and a second region. The first region and the second region each having a different modulus than another of the several regions. The first region is an abdominal region or a buttocks region. The second region is selected from the following group of regions, namely a first abdominal border region, a second abdominal border region, a buttocks region if the buttocks region is not the first region, a bottom buttocks surrounding region, a top buttocks surrounding region, a side buttocks surrounding region, a side hip region, a waist whittler region, a waist transition region, a super waist whittler region, an abdominal region if the abdominal region is not the first region and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A nursing cover having an integrated cooling neck fan in which the integrated cooling neck fan is bladeless, removable, and bendable over a range of angles. The inside top area of the nursing cover includes at least one hook and loop strip that extends in a horizontal direction. Additional hook and loop strips are on a top surface of the cooling neck fan such that the cooling neck fan is removably attachable to the inside top area of the nursing cover. A user grabs the two ends of the neck fan to bring the nursing cover closer or further away and adjust distance of air vents on the neck fan from a nursing child covered by the nursing cover while held by the mother. The nursing cover includes a neck strap and a long fabric portion that thoroughly covers the mother and nursing child.

Abstract: The present application provides a protective apparatus that includes a left and a right generally arched shaped portion with a foam padding system. The foam padding system comprising an adjustable channel that accommodates a shape of a shoulder, the foam padding system including a shoulder pad removably attached to an upper end of at least one of the generally arched shaped portions, and a pair of adjustable body pads removably attached to beneath the shoulder pad in a variable configuration that creates the adjustable channel.

Abstract: A garment for a human wearer includes: a terry garment-region having terry-knit cloth; and a non-terry garment-region having non-terry-knit cloth. The terry garment-region is directly bordering and adjacent to the non-terry garment-region. The terry garment-region and the non-terry garment-region are a seamless continuation of each other. Similarly, a continuous fabric for making clothes includes: a terry fabric-region having terry-knit cloth, and an adjacent and immediately bordering non-terry fabric-region having non-terry-knit cloth. Optionally, TPU or PVC elements or plastic elements are embedded within the terry garment-region, or within the non-terry garment-region; or such elements cover, or are covered by, the terry garment-region or the non-terry garment-region.

Abstract: An article of clothing is disclosed. The article of clothing a front panel. The front panel comprises an inner fabric layer; an outer fabric layer having a first portion and a second portion; and a thermoplastic strip. The first portion of the outer fabric layer is secured with the inner fabric layer. The second portion of the outer fabric layer supports the thermoplastic strip therewith. The back panel is attached to the front panel.

Abstract: A protective headgear device for shielding the user from sunlight including a hat having a brim with an outer portion and an inner portion; wherein the inner portion has at least two hat magnets embedded therein and two grommets with opening along said brim; and a single piece of fabric having two side portions, a headband portion and a fabric opening in the middle which fits over the top portion and including at least two fabric magnets embedded therein; where the side portions of the fabric fit through the grommet so that the fabric magnets attach to the hat magnets to secure the fabric across the user's face, neck and shoulders.

Abstract: A garment configured for placement and wearing on the upper torso, chest, and back of a wearer for soaking the breast tissue and chest of the wearer for the treatment of sore and irritated tissue. The garment having a shell portion configured to form a cavity surrounding this anatomical region allowing the wearer the ability to place a fluid into an interior space of the shell. The garment including a gasketing means and securing means coupled to the shell portion and configured to aid in providing a watertight or semi-watertight seal and securing the device in proper placement on the wearer.

Abstract: A support garment for breast cancer patients who have undergone or are going through radiation therapy after lumpectomy, mastectomy, or breast reconstruction is provided. A garment for a wearer having breasts and an under bust located directly under the breasts can include a head opening, first and second arm openings, a band configured to fit at the under bust of the wearer, and a cup extending from the band. The cup may include an outer layer, an inner layer that is interior to the outer layer, and an attachment component configured to removably couple an insert to the inner layer. The garment may also include the insert removably coupled to the inner layer. When the garment is worn, at least a portion of the insert is exposed to skin of the wearer, and the insert provides topical therapy and cooling to the skin.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment includes a support structure, a plurality of lace guides, a lace cable, and an adaptive engine. The support structure is configured to wrap around a portion of anatomy of a wearer and apply a compression on the portion of anatomy. The plurality of lace guides are disposed on the support structure. The lace cable extends through the lace guides to form a lacing pattern over a lacing region of the support structure. The adaptive engine is coupled to the support structure and engages with the lace cable. The adaptive engine is also configured to increase or decrease tension on the lace cable to increase or decrease compression of the support structure on the portion of anatomy, respectively.

Abstract: A chemical resistant composite glove that includes a first polymeric layer in the shape of a glove; and a second polymeric layer disposed on the first polymeric layer, and wherein the first polymeric layer is specified for one class of chemical resistance and the second polymeric layer is specified for a second class of chemical resistance, and optionally a third polymeric layer, which may be a thin coating, disposed on at least one of first polymeric layer or the second polymeric layer and is optionally specified for a third class of chemical resistance.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment can include a textile-based support structure, an adaptive support structure and an adaptive engine is described. The textile-based support structure is configured to support a portion of anatomy of a wearer. The adaptive support structure is integrated into the textile-based support structure and configured to adjust a portion of the textile-based support structure. The adaptive engine is coupled to the adaptive support structure to activate adjustment of the portion of the textile-based support structure.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a folded fabric attached at lateral edges to form an overlap regions along each side of the undergarment to form a generally triangular configuration complementary to the female anatomy. The overlap region may have a lateral length of about 0.5 inches or more. Some examples may include multiple layers of fabric, natural fiber materials such as jersey knit natural cotton, or both. The undergarment may be assembled using a continuous seam. a fabric wherein the layered assembly comprises jersey knit fabric and the undergarment does not include elastic along body or leg openings, and wherein the layered assembly and the respective first ends and second ends of the upper and lower regions are attached by a continuous seam.

Abstract: A wearable blanket includes a blanket body. The blanket body includes a main body portion configured to wrap a trunk of a human body, a cap portion configured to wrap a head of the human body, and two sleeve portions configured to wrap arms of the human body. The cap portion is connected to a top hem of the main body portion. The sleeve portions are respectively connected to a left side and a right side of the main body portion. At least one partial area of the outer surface of the blanket body is coated with a fluorescent material. An outer surface of the blanket body defines a plurality of patterned areas. At least one of the plurality of patterned areas is coated with the fluorescent material.

Abstract: A brassiere formed of an inner garment base, memory foam, a pair of under supports, and an outer fabric cover. The under support is rigid and has varying width and differing radii to accommodate the bottom portion shape of a natural breast or a breast implant, which is not a perfect semi-circle. The under support is positioned such that the foam encapsulates the under support keeping the proximal edge in proximity with bottom portion of the breast tissues or implant and the ribs. The under support has its largest width, thereby the largest contact surface with the implant or breast tissues, closest to the lateral end causing the breast tissues or implant to be supported upward and medially. The under support has openings or anchors extending therefrom with openings to allow the foam to surround and go through the under support to secure it in place in the brassiere.

Abstract: A fully attachable and detachable ancillary adjustable or non-adjustable breast and cleavage enhancement device and method for attachment to the inside of a brassiere, bikini bathing suit top, stand-alone breast support garment or any breast covering apparatus to enhance the appearance and lift of the wearer's breasts and cleavage. This stand-alone ancillary device is comprised of a pair of breast enhancing and directing pads designed to be securely attached to a brassiere, bikini bathing suit top, stand-alone breast support garment or any breast covering apparatus in a manner that will leverage pulling and pushing forces simultaneously to push breasts upward and towards each other increasing natural cleavage and generating the appearance of fuller breasts. This device provides the desired appearance of enlarged breasts and maximized cleavage in a way that is completely natural looking.

Abstract: A wearable device for lifting an area of skin on a wearer's torso below the wearable device in use includes a gripping element with an outer surface, and an inner surface formed of or coated with a non-slip material. The gripping element includes a band configured to encircle a lower part of a wearer's ribcage. The non-slip material extends along the band and contacts the skin. The wearable device further includes at least one lifting element secured to the gripping element and configured to extend over a shoulder of the wearer and to be adjustable in length. In use, the at least one lifting element is adjustable to exert a lifting force on the gripping element, the skin gripped thereby, and an area of skin on the torso below the gripping element.

Abstract: A brassiere and associated method of manufacture is presented. A graticulate support member is producible by additive printing. The graticulate support member may be positioned between each of a first cup cover and a second cup cover of the brassiere. The graticulate support member may include a thickness gradient devised to maintain rigidity of the formed cup from a maximum thickness medially centered at a first edge of the graticulate support member towards a minimum thickness realized at the extremity of a second edge.

Abstract: In some embodiment, a glove includes a hand-receiving portion including an opening, four enclosed finger pockets, and an enclosed thumb pocket, whereby the opening is configured to receive a hand of a user, and the hand-receiving portion is configured to enclose the hand of the user. The glove may also comprise a strap extending from the hand-receiving portion adjacent the opening. The strap may also include an outer surface configured to contact a ferromagnetic surface. In some embodiments, the glove also includes a cavity within the strap, which defines an angled base surface. The glove may comprise a magnet located within the cavity, wherein the cavity positions the magnet such that the magnet is angled with respect to the outer surface of the strap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to support members for brassieres and other clothing. The support member may be manufactured by additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing methods, and injection molding, among others. The support member may include a thickness gradient devised to support a breast or other part of the anatomy. The support member may be customized to the anatomy of a particular user. The support member may include one or more biometric sensors.

Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.