Abstract: Fire protective trousers include an outer shell and a removable liner, the outer shell having right and left front panels which extend around and behind the center sides of the outer shell and connect with respective right and left rear panels along outseams at the rear of the outer shell, thus providing more material in the front of the outer shell and reducing rubbing contact with the body of the wearer. The respective inseams curve to the rear and down to the lower edges of the rear panels. The right and left front panels also include respective upper and lower pleats that extend from the outseams toward the inseams and from the inseams toward the outseams thereof to provide extra material in the knee areas of the leg portions. The rear panels have concave lower edges to reduce dragging on the ground and the possibility of being stepped on by the wearer.

Abstract: Fire protective trousers for use by firefighters, emergency responders and rescue workers includes an outer shell that can mount a removable liner therein and a belt closure system, the outer shell defining a belting area and the belt closure system including right and left sheaths that respectively extend from the right rear to the right front and from the left rear to the left front of the trousers and through which extend respective right and left belt sections whose rear ends are attached to the outer shell and whose front ends are attached to the respective right and left parts of a snap buckle that can be easily attached or disconnected by a wearer even if wearing gloves.

Abstract: A liner system for a flame resistant coat includes a thermal barrier and a moisture barrier, the upper portion of the thermal barrier being detachably connected to the inner part of the collar of the coat, while the upper portion of the moisture barrier is detachably connected to the outer part of the collar. The upper portions of the thermal barrier and moisture barrier are free of one another; and the upper portion of the moisture barrier extends into the collar a substantial distance above the upper edge portion of the thermal barrier when the collar is in vertical position.

Abstract: Fire protective trousers include an outer shell and a removable liner, the outer shell having right and left front panels which extend around and behind the center sides of the outer shell and connect with respective right and left rear panels along outseams at the rear of the outer shell, thus providing more material in the front of the outer shell and reducing rubbing contact with the body of the wearer. The respective inseams curve to the rear and down to the lower edges of the rear panels. The right and left front panels also include respective upper and lower pleats that extend from the outseams toward the inseams and from the inseams toward the outseams thereof to provide extra material in the knee areas of the leg portions. The rear panels have concave lower edges to reduce dragging on the ground and the possibility of being stepped on by the wearer.

Abstract: A liner system for a flame resistant coat includes a thermal barrier and a moisture barrier, the upper portion of the thermal barrier being detachably connected to the inner part of the collar of the coat, while the upper portion of the moisture barrier is detachably connected to the outer part of the collar. The upper portions of the thermal barrier and moisture barrier are free of one another; and the upper portion of the moisture barrier extends into the collar a substantial distance above the upper edge portion of the thermal barrier when the collar is in vertical position.

Abstract: Fire protective trousers for use by firefighters, emergency responders and rescue workers includes an outer shell that can mount a removable liner therein and a belt closure system, the outer shell defining a belting area and the belt closure system including right and left sheaths that respectively extend from the right rear to the right front and from the left rear to the left front of the trousers and through which extend respective right and left belt sections whose rear ends are attached to the outer shell and whose front ends are attached to the respective right and left parts of a snap buckle that can be easily attached or disconnected by a wearer even if wearing gloves.

Abstract: A fire protective coat to be worn by a firefighter, an emergency responder, a rescue worker, etc., includes a throat protector for protecting the throat area of the wearer, the throat protector including an elongated tab of fire and heat resistant fabric material which is connected by a flexible connector strip to the coat collar, the elongated tab including attachment means on a rear surface for detachable connection with attachment means on the right and left front portions of the collar to maintain the elongated tab in a use state across the front gap of the collar. Additional attachment means on the elongated tab can detachably connect to other attachment means to maintain the elongated tab in a folded condition when in a non-use state. The flexible connector means allows the elongated tab to freely hang from the collar with the attachment means thereon facing the coat when the elongated tab is not connected to the collar.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a patch. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the packet without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder of the jacket.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Optionally, a liner is attachable to the interior of the jacket without disturbing the functionality of the shell jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Optionally, a liner is attachable to the interior of the jacket without disturbing the functionality of the shell jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Optionally, a liner is attachable to the interior of the jacket without disturbing the functionality of the shell jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is waterproof and windproof, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. A seam of stitching joins each pair of the contiguous edges of adjacent sections of this jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket. This closure, when closed, permits easy access to gloves, eye wear, medicines, or other items stored in the pocket.

Abstract: A reversible sweater has a pair of contiguous configurations, one composed of a knit fabric and the other composed of a micro-fiber fabric. A wearer may select which side of the reversible sweater to wear outside and/or inside. If the knit side is worn outside, the sweater (1) has a conventional appearance, but (2) provides warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration. If the micro-fiber configuration is worn outside, (1) the sweater has a fluorescent and retro-reflective appearance, but provides (2) warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and (3) wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration.

Abstract: Items of clothing that have a predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, including a shell and a waterproof, breathable inner layer. The shell comprises an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The stratum may be printed in a variety of patterns.

Abstract: A shell for outerwear comprising an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof.

Abstract: A fabric structure comprising a shell and a lining in close proximity to each other. The shell includes an outer woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The lining includes an inner synthetic polymer or cotton-blend fabric, an optional synthetic polymer water-vapor-permeable membrane, and an optional outer synthetic polymer fabric. Preferably, the shell and lining are secured together by stitching at the edges and seams.

Abstract: A fabric structure comprising a shell and a lining in close proximity to each other. The shell includes an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high tensile strength pattern imprinted on the inner face thereof, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The lining includes an intermediate outer synthetic polymer membrane, an inner synthetic polymer fabric, and optionally, an outer synthetic polymer fabric.