Abstract: New garment-fastening techniques are provided. In some embodiments, a new form of garment enhancement device is provided, including a waistband, wristband or other body-holding band, clothing-fastening band including a plurality of alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements located on or about an inward-facing side of the waistband, wristband or other body-holding band. In some such embodiments, the alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements are at least partially located with a channel. In some embodiments, the alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements are uniquely shaped and spaced in a pattern provided on or about such a band, which unique shape and spacing improves garment positioning during sleep, and provides a non-stick hold on a user's body. In some embodiments, such a pattern may also form a written message or indicator (e.g., product branding), viewable by a user.

Abstract: New forms of weighted and cooling sleep masks, and methods for their manufacturing and use, are provided. In some embodiments, a weighted sleep mask includes a plurality of interior chambers, loaded with cooling pieces, in unique arrangements. Such cooling pieces include material(s) with a relatively high density and cooling capacity, including materials with relatively high specific heat, such as stone or recycled glass. The cooling pieces may be at least partially enveloped with an insulating material. The plurality of interior chambers may be positioned in an array to cover, cool and press against and cool particular regions of the face, such as pressure points, and the eyes. A plurality of channels may run between the plurality of chambers, permitting the mask to conform with and exhaust heat and vapor at or about other areas of the face.