Abstract: A garment for wearing post-surgery, comprising first and second panel portions constructed of an elastic material, a closure mechanism for detachably attaching the edges of the panel portions, and, an elastic support band associated with either the upper or bottom area of the panel portions. The garment may further include at least one retention strip of material associated in at least one place on the first or second panel portions. At least one retention member is adapted to removably attach to the retention strip. At least one pouch that can hold a drainage bulb, monitoring device, or other item, may also be removably attached to the retention strip. The garment may be constructed as a vest, girdle, leg sleeve, or other form.

Abstract: A brassiere garment for post-mastectomy surgery including a vest portion having a first and second cup, a front closure, a support band associated with a bottom portion of the garment, and at least one elastic strip. The garment may also include at least one removable retention member and a removable pouch.

Abstract: A compression garment for use after cardiothoracic surgery, comprising a body panel configured to lie in proximity to an upper region of a patient and formed from a compression material, and including a front side adjacent to a front upper region of the wearer, and a rear side configured to lie adjacent to a rear upper region of the patient. Further included is a shoulder strap associated with the rear side of the body panel and configured to extend away from the rear side and configured to removably associate with the front side of the body panel, the shoulder strap is adjustable to adjust the extension of the shoulder strap. The garment also includes a pillow formed in the front side, the pillow having a generally oblong shape and sized to project inwardly towards the patient, the pillow configured to apply pressure to the sternal area.

Abstract: A garment having a molded expanded area, such as proximate to an articulable area such as a knee, elbow, shoulder, heel, or other joint area, comprising at least one panel of a woven fabric having elasticity in both the warp and weft directions, and an expanded area in the fabric material formed by heating a portion of the fabric material in a mold such that the fabric is stretched and maintained after removal from the mold in the stretched state. The garment may also comprise at least one opening in a panel proximate to the expanded area for permitting access to the wearer's skin while wearing the garment. The at least one opening may be formed by a first and second flap, with a portion of the first flap overlapping the second flap.

Abstract: A compression garment for circulation management having leg portions constructed of one or more panels of elastic fabric, and, a removable covering.

Abstract: A garment for wearing post-surgery, comprising first and second panel portions constructed of an elastic material, a closure mechanism for detachably attaching the edges of the panel portions, and, an elastic support band associated with either the upper or bottom area of the panel portions. The garment may further include at least one retention strip of material associated in at least one place on the first or second panel portions. At least one retention member is adapted to removably attach to the retention strip. At least one pouch that can hold a drainage bulb, monitoring device, or other item, may also be removably attached to the retention strip. The garment may be constructed as a vest, girdle, leg sleeve, or other form.

Abstract: A brassiere garment for post-mastectomy surgery including a vest portion having a first and second cup, a front closure, a support band associated with a bottom portion of the garment, and at least one elastic strip. The garment may also include at least one removable retention member and a removable pouch.

Abstract: A garment with an elastic waistband having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a waistband portion. The waistband portion includes a front panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, a rear panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, a first side panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, and a second side panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, each panel having a first edge and a second edge, and each panel having a top edge and a bottom edge. The number of layers in the first side panel portion and the second side panel portion is greater than the number of layers in the front panel portion and the rear panel portion. Also disclosed is an elastic band for use in a garment or other wearable article.

Abstract: A wearable elastic band including at least one pouch for holding an article. The band may be formed of a length of elastic material that is folded to have a first portion forming a rear pouch wall and a second portion forming a front pouch wall, the space between the first and second portions defining a pouch opening, and a third portion forming a flap that overlaps the pouch opening. The pouch has left and right sides defined by a tack stitch on each side. The pouch may be accessed by lifting the flap, which is stretchable. After a user places an item in the pouch, the flap is released to regain its initial configuration to form a cover over the opening and protect the item from inadvertently leaving the pouch.