Abstract: A composite material that may be used to form, among other things, sports clothing, such as jackets, gloves, boots or fishing waders, is waterproof, breathable and insulated. The composite material includes at least an insulating layer of open-cell foam a waterproof layer on one side of the insulating layer. The composite material also preferably includes a protective layer on the side of the insulating layer opposite the waterproof layer. The composite material may have additional layers on either side or both sides of the insulating layer. The open-cell foam of the insulating layer is preferably, but not necessarily, a thermoplastic that can be re-shaped through the use of a thermal forming process.

Abstract: A case for retaining one or more electronic devices includes electronic circuitry integral with the case. The circuitry is connectable to a power source and is connectable to at least one of the one or more electronic devices in order to provide electric power thereto. The power source may be a photovoltaic module and the module may be attached to or integral with the case. If a photovoltaic module is used it may be expandable to provide more surface area than the area of any side of the case. The case may also include, among other things, an integral power source, such as a DC battery, that could be connected to one or more electronic devices.