Abstract: A firefighter's trousers of the type constructed of firefighting protective material. The firefighter's trousers have a torso section and a pair of leg sections. The torso section and the leg sections are joined by one or more panels which form a crotch region in the firefighter's trousers. Therefore, there is no conventional center seam in the crotch region, and the life of the firefighter's trousers is enhanced. Also, during leg movement of the firefighter who wears the firefighter's trousers there is no strain between the leg sections and the torso section. Therefore, the firefighter's trousers of the invention minimize the stress upon the firefighter and the comfort in the wearing of the firefighter's trousers is enhanced.

Abstract: A head covering garment or cap comprising a single piece of flexible, drapable material and having closure means affixed along its lower edge. The top edge of the material is gathered together, then secured against unraveling, to form the top portion of the head covering garment. The cap is easy to put on, can be readily adjusted to fit the head of the individual wearer, and can be packaged for sale in a generally flat condition. The closure means include, for example, a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive protected (prior to use) by a release sheet or mating "Velcro" closures.