Abstract: A continuous, progressive, flexible closure formed with rows of opposed keys whose engagement and disengagement is normal to the plane of closure. The closure may include a plurality of first keys, a plurality of second keys, and a slider configured to engage and disengage opposed keys, e.g., by joining and separating protrusions on one set of keys with openings on the second set of keys. Engagement of opposed pairs may be independent of engagement of neighboring pairs, which may increase useful life of the closure. Additionally, first and second keys may have variable relative geometries which, when considered with alignment of skirts in the plane of closure, may allow closure to follow a bend or curve without generally changing the peripheral distance of the opposed rows.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining garments securely in place within a folding garment bag and on respective hangers includes a pair of straps forming "suspenders" diagonally across the garments and a second pair of straps forming a "belt" horizontally thereacross. The diagonal suspenders encircle the garment and, in conjunction with elasticized supports extending from the top of the garment bag, maintain the garment in place on their respective hangers.