Abstract: Provided is protection gear against harmful insects that enables controlling and capturing of harmful insects in addition to protection against harmful insects. The protection gear against harmful insects includes a protection net made of ventilative cloth, woven fabric, or nonwoven fabric, the protection net being worn to cover the head, trunk, arms, hands, legs, and feet of the human body; and a fastener for fastening the protection net to the human body. Since the protection net is coated with an insecticide and/or a repellent, the effect of and insecticide and/or repellent lasts. Also, good durability is ensured since a washing is not required. Even if the sizes of ventilation holes of the protection net are larger than harmful insects, harmful insects can be dissuaded from settling on it. Furthermore, due to comfortable wearability, it can be used as a substitute for pajamas outdoors.

Abstract: There is proposed a finger protector for a sports glove, including a plate that is connected in one piece with strips to be associated to several fingers of one hand, each strip consisting of a chain of members which are connected in one piece with each other and can be moved relative to each other in two opposite directions by means of through holes extending transverse to the chain direction, and a member band with nipples which are pushed into the through holes. The invention further relates to a sports glove incorporating such finger protector.

Abstract: A protective clothing article and a method for making the same are disclosed. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention the protective clothing article includes a plurality of potholders with pocket cavities for covering and protecting a user's hands while handling, holding or manipulating hot or cold objects. The protective clothing article also includes an apron for protecting a portion of the user's body. The potholders are configured to detachably couple to an outer front surface of the apron through a set of attachment features, such that the potholders provide pockets for holding objects while coupled to a front outer surface of the apron.

Abstract: An athletic garment includes a user-selectable front panel, a user-selectable back panel and at least one fastener coupled to the user-selectable front panel and to the user-selectable back panel. The front panel displays indicia associated with at least one athletic affiliation and the user-selectable back panel displays indicia associated with at least one other athletic affiliation. For example, the athletic garment may be a jersey or a T-shirt such that the front panel is a front portion of the jersey and the back panel would be a back portion of the jersey. The athletic affiliation may be, for example, a professional sports team, a college sports team, a high school sports team, an amateur sports team or any other suitable athletic affiliation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fashion design concept allowing a wearer to create a personalized style of clothing by combining a front panel of a shirt, blouse, pair of pants, skirt or dress with a corresponding back panel of the particular article of clothing. Both the front and back panels may be reversibly wearable such that a user may select separate exterior designs for the front panel and back panel. The front and back panels are removably attachable along their seams to each other and to other similarly configured panels having similar or different styles, colors, cuts and/or patterns.

Abstract: A garment comprising different portions having different performance characteristics. A preferred embodiment is a fishing shirt comprising: a body portion, said body portion being fabricated from a breathable, knitted fabric having a wicking finish; a collar portion and a yoke portion, said collar portion and said yoke portion being fabricated from a four-way stretch fabric having a wicking finish; a pair of lower sleeve portions, each of said lower sleeve portions being fabricated from a non-wicking, hydrophobic fabric; and a pair of underarm portions, each of said underarm portions being fabricated from a knit, anti-microbial fabric.

Abstract: A garment, for example a headpiece such as a “doo-rag”, which includes a pressure-imparting portion which secures the garment to a wearer's body. The garment has a foam cushion sewn into a seam thereof at the pressure-imparting portion, between the part of the garment which directly imparts pressure to the wearer's body and the wearer's body itself. The foam cushion prevents or lessens the formation of a line on the wearer's body, such as on the forehead in the case of a “doo-rag”, when the garment is held in place by the pressure-imparting portion.

Abstract: T-shirt type garment with a main body portion similar to a conventional T-shirt with short sleeves. Permanently attached to the end of the short sleeves are sleeve extensions. The sleeve extensions are attached in a way that gives the appearance of a T-shirt worn over a sweatshirt. The sleeve extension may have a contrasting color to the sweatshirt. A dual collar arrangement simulates the appearance of layered garments, the T-shirt portion appearing to be worn over a sweatshirt portion.

Abstract: I invented SHIRT HOLDER which is all of the ways and things to prevent shirt coming out from pants or belt to avoid odd looking and uncomfortable. There are many ways that letting the SHIRT HOLDER hold the shirt to be stayed inside of pants or belt as the same place as first worn in the morning, doing by fixing cloth, string, rubber, plastic, button etc., or stitching, altering etc. on the bottom part of shirt inside or outside by friction and/or weight.

Abstract: An adjustable collar having a finished slot through which a fabric strip passes unimpeded. A pair of flaps is affixed to an inner side of an outer band of the collar and abut the finished slot. The fabric strip is secured to a free end of an elastic strip, which is secured to a shirt band at a first end of the elastic strip. A button is secured to a free end of the fabric strip and the button passes through a horizontal buttonhole defined in an end of an outer portion of a neckband of the shirt. The fabric strip is retracted and hidden when the collar is open. The button is larger than a diameter of the finished slot to prevent the fabric strip from retracting completely therethrough.

Abstract: The invention describes a fireproof glove (1) with a layered structure comprising at least one liquid-tight functional layer (18) and a heat-resistant and/or fire-retarding layer (20) with low thermal conductivity. Furthermore, the invention describes a glove (1) comprising a material precut (3) with one or more reinforced areas (24). Moreover, the invention describes a glove (1) with a shaft (15) extending over a wrist area (16) and conically widening in the direction of the open face end area (10) of the shaft, whereby provision is made in the area of the shaft (15) for a first and one other adjusting device (39, 42). Furthermore, the invention describes a glove (1) that is formed by at least one material layer (17) consisting of an inelastic and non-expanding material, and comprising a tubular and cylindrical shaft (15). In its face end area (10) with a slip-in opening (11), said shaft has a circumference on the external surface (23) in the range of from 20 cm to 40 cm.

Abstract: A functional glove for the hand of a disabled person, which comprises at least one optionally flexible restraint for at least one of the fingers of the hand, and removable fastening means for rigid fixing to the wrist. The glove, during use, is worn over the hand by the disabled person in order to improve the quality and number of manual operations, providing consequent greater independence and reduced dependence of the disabled person on other people.

Abstract: A heat dissipated high molecular glove comprises a particle textured interior surface in an interior of the glove having a substrate and a plurality of particles on the particle textured interior surface; each of the particles having a height between 0.02 to 0.15 mm. When the glove is worn by a wearer, a plurality of gaps are formed between the substrate and the skin of the wearer due to the particles. A palm portion in the interior of the glove is a non-plane surface. The particle textured interior surface is distributed in an arm portion of the glove. The particle textured interior surface is at a backside of the inner surface of the glove and is distributed from a lower edge of the glove to the joint portions of the glove. Each particle is a round protrusion.

Abstract: There is provided a one-size-fits-all hat that requires no size adjustment, the hat being able to sufficiently protect a head, offering no uncomfortable fit to tightly press the head, and causing no headache from long hours of wearing, the hat offering a soft fit and being prevented from moving on the head, and further the hat being able to sufficiently absorb sweat. In the hat, a slip is provided in a forehead portion in a lower end of the inside of a crown, a notch is provided in a lower end of a rear head portion and/or a side head portion of the crown, and a stretchable member having the same shape as the notch is connected to the notch.

Abstract: A sports hat constructed of a crown with multiple tapered interconnected panels terminating at an elliptical peripheral edge, a stiffened brim extending radially outward to a circular shape. The brim being stiffened to maintain a predefined or wearer adjusted shape with the sides curling upwards. The leading edges of the curled sides may be drawn together by the wearer to form a pointed shape to the brim. The crown including a sweatband that is completely enclosed within the crown and is either fixed or adjustable. The multiple tapered panels of the crown and brim being customized with logos, advertisements, and other insignia representing the wearer's special interests.

Abstract: A cap includes a hemispherical portion, a visor portion, and an elastic band attached to the bottom peripheral portion of the hemispherical portion, to resiliently engage onto the heads of the users, and to adjustably accommodate a number of various sized heads. The elastic band includes a number of elastic straps and a number of cloth straps alternatively arranged and secured to each other. The elastic straps are made of resilient materials to resiliently engage onto the heads of the users. The cloth straps include a stretchability less than that of the elastic straps, to allow the elastic band to be mostly stretched circumferentially at the elastic straps, and to allow air to ventilate into and out of the cap.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a headwear having a crown adapted to cover the top of a wearer's head, and a brim formed in a predetermined shape at the lower peripheral edge of the crown, and a rim formed along the inner peripheral surface of the lower peripheral edge of the crown, wherein the rim is made of an expandable spandex material and has a sewing line formed in a zigzag way along a portion where the upper and lower portions of the rim are folded to meet with each other so that the sewing line is strechable, the rim being sewn along the inner peripheral surface of the lower peripheral edge of the crown at the lower portion thereof.

Abstract: Headwear having exposed stitches to fix a lower hem thereof is disclosed. The headwear has a head-wearing portion being stretchable in at least a circumferential direction, and exposed stitches which are viewed outside and are disposed along the lower hem. The exposed stitches are formed by a stretch yarn as a bobbin thread and a non-stretch yarn as an upper thread.

Abstract: A cap or visor consisting a crown portion or rim portion and a visor protion is secured to the front bottom of the crown portion. The crown portion, rim portion, or the visor portion, or any combination thereof is separated with at least one gap, both sides of the separated portion are punched with proper size, which are linked each other by the strings passing through the punched holes, and the string length controller is located in the rear of crown portion, which can be tightened or loosened.

Abstract: A head covering commonly known as a skull cap in which the ‘tail’ extending from the back of the neck is fashioned into a pouch with an elasticized opening. The user styles his/her long hair with a ponytail, applies and secures the skullcap, and then inserts the ponytail hair into the ‘tail’ pouch. It may be worn under a helmet or hard hat. It has three functions. During windy outdoor activities or while riding in an open vehicle such as a motorcycle, boat, ATV, snowmobile, or convertible automobile, it contains the hair protecting it from the elements which soil the hair and from movement which tangles the hair. In an industrial environment, it effectively contains the hair to prevent free hair from falling forward and obstructing a worker's vision or entangling in machinery. Thirdly, in medical or food preparation industries, it contains the hair preventing contamination.

Abstract: The present invention meets the above needs and others by providing an open celled facial mask that is worn on the user's face to provide comfort and relaxation and to optionally act as a topical applicator. The present invention includes an open celled facial mask with optional cutouts such as a pair of eye cutouts, a nose cutout, a mouth cutout, and an attachment mechanism for securing the mask in physical contact with the user's face.

Abstract: At least one reenforced eyelet is provided on a hat, cap or visor to receive one end of a removably securable clip having a second end fastenable to any user selected location in reducing the possibility of losing such head covering when it is not being worn.

Abstract: An ear cover 10 is provided for protecting an individual's ear 12 from chemicals and moisture. The cover 10 is made of a lightweight flexible plastic material which is impervious to chemicals and water. The cover 10 is provided with side wall members 20 and 22, respectively, and lower and upper wall members 24 and 26, respectively. The side wall members 20 and 22 are integrally formed with the lower and upper wall members 24 and 26, so that an open area 28 is formed therebetween. The lower wall member 26 is provided with an elongated circular channel 30 formed therein. An elongated circularly shaped elastic member 32 is aligned in the channel 30 so that the cover 10 can engage areas around and adjacent to the ear and to be held in place over the ear 12.

Abstract: The combination comprising a figure element mounted on the bill of a cap. The figure element includes a removable compartment and the mounting means comprises an elongated threaded screw member having an enlarged head at one end engageable through a hole in the bill. A washer is disposed between the screw head and the bill. An enlarged tapered flexible ring is mounted between the outer surface of the bill and the bottom compartment. A lock washer threads on the shank of the screw remote from the head end. The flexible ring permits limited turning of the compartment when the screw is turned to a locked position to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the compartment from the figure element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chamois for use with athletic shorts and/or pants. The chamois comprises an elastic portion that stretches to conform to a wearer's body to reduce irritation and a relatively inelastic portion that resists stretch to inhibit breakdown of the foam in support areas.

Abstract: There is described a method for making a clothing article (1) for persons with hernia, preferably an ostomy hernia. The produced clothing article may be mass produced, as it has a possibility of adaptation to different persons with different size and shape. This is effected by making the clothing article with a seamless knit, a tubular item intended for being placed around the user's lower body part. The tubular item is compressed in an area (6) for forming a clothing article with anatomical fit with a predefined size and shape wanted in the finished clothing article.

Abstract: A shell for ballistic helmet formed from a plurality of paraaramide fabric layers such as KEVLAR-KM2®, and bonding resin. All fabric layers have areal density less than 200 g/m2, preferably part of them have areal density less than 160 g/m2. The number of paraaramide layers is greater than 28, preferably 38 and more. The bonding resin constitutes less than 12% of the shell weight. The shell has average thickness less than 6.5 mm and average areal density less than 7.5 Kg/m2. A method for the production of such shells includes pressing and bonding the plurality of layers at pressure equal to or above 150 Kg/cm2, preferably above 300 Kg/cm2.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism for the headband of a protective helmet or other headgear minimizes the number of components while ensuring precise, reliable operation of the rack and pinion arrangement of the ratchet mechanism. A headband of a protective helmet or similar headgear generally has overlapping rear end portions which are enclosed in a housing. The ratchet mechanism includes a rotational element, which in this case is a unitary body that includes an adjustment knob portion which is positioned on an exterior side of the outer housing section and a pinion portion which is positioned on an interior side of the outer housing section is adapted to mate with and engage the respective rack gears of the overlapping rear end portions of the headband.

Abstract: A helmet for displaying environmental images in critical environments, comprising at least one video camera and means for displaying environmental images, characterized in that it comprises a supporting structure that can be anchored to said helmet in order to support said at least one video camera and said display means, said supporting structure comprising a front adapter that can be coupled to a front edge of said helmet, a rear adapter that can be coupled to a rear edge of said helmet, and a connecting element for mutually connecting said front adapter and said rear adapter.

Abstract: A frameless diving face mask embodying a plastic fabricated hard headgear fixedly clasp to the frameless diving face mask. Wherein the headgear is not only color changeable, moreover, can be fabricated to display varied trademarks, brand logos, and so on. Furthermore, a lug and a soft elastic member are configured on an outer edge of each of two sides of a lens frame. Upon a lug configured on each side of the lens frame being disposedly clipped between two locating blocks, thereby enabling side fasteners to clasp onto the lugs and form an integral body with the lens frame thereof, rupture and leakage of the lens frame is prevented, and, moreover, restoring elasticity of the elastic members effectuate rapid restoring of the side fasteners to their original positions of compactness with the lens frame.

Abstract: Eye goggles comprising an inner skeleton of a rigid material formed from a pair of transparent eye piece elements and an integral nose bridge element connected therebetween to permit relative movement between the eye piece elements and the nose bridge element. A covering partially covers the inner skeleton to define at least a pair of transparent regions in the eye piece elements. The eye goggles are simple and robust in structure and include an inner skeleton that acts to pre-shape the goggles and retain them in a desirable and comfortable configuration.

Abstract: A pair of goggles having a main frame including two fitting members, two lenses fitted in the main frame, two hollow side guards, and a band secured to the side guards. Each of the two fitting members being separable at a line extended from an inner edge of a lens opening in the main frame to an outer edge of the main frame and having two latches extending rearwardly from the two fitting members. Inserting the latch into the side guard will fasten the main frame and the side guard together. Pressing and pulling the latch out of the side guard will disengage the main frame from the side guard. Pulling both latches away from each other will separate each of the two fitting members allowing the lens to be changed. Another embodiment includes a flexible second frame. The lenses are fitted in both the flexible second frame and the main frame.

Abstract: I claim that COVETS, is the only product that would be offered to the public, in a variety of sizes for the hand, arm, foot, leg and torso, that has the ability to cover cast or bandages, and be submerged in water or liquid. It will seal out large amounts of water or liquids from coming in the open end. COVETS are the only ones offered in string or belt and come in water color such as blue, green, yellow, pink and red.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insect excluding garment designed for protection against most domestic and wild insects. The garment is made of a moderately rigid and extremely lightweight insect obstructing mesh with internal foam core structure supports that cause said mesh to stand away from wearer and is comprised of a removable net headdress affixed to a one piece jumpsuit, with the upper body portion extending from the neck to the ankles of the wearer and has sleeves connected thereto with lower portion extending from the wearer's waist and having leg members incorporated thereto.

Abstract: This invention concerns a protective body vest/vest/jersey for protecting against impact upon a human torso when worn by an athlete during sporting activities. The invention comprises a multi-layered, one-piece garment comprising a vest/jersey sized and shaped to be worn on the torso of an athlete with a protective padding that can be customized by the wearer based on safety, comfort and athletic performance concerns. The invention further comprises a pair of shoulder portions with a fastening means therein for attaching or accommodating the attaching of a shoulder pad type object, an anterior portion, a pair of lateral portions and a posterior portion. The invention further either utilizes an offset opening or offset openings located off set from the medial line of a human torso to protect the heart, or is donned/removed in an over-the-head, pullover manner. The invention may further utilize an overlap or flap to cover and protect the region of the offset opening.

Abstract: A protective garment having a collar has a chinstrap attached to the collar via an elongate member having two opposite ends, each of which is attached to the collar and one of which is attached detachably to the collar via a hook-and-loop fastener. The chinstrap is adjustable along the elongate member to any on a range of adjusted positions of the chinstrap along the elongate member. Preferably, the elongate member is a strap, which or at least a portion of which is elastic, and the chinstrap has a hem, through which the elongate member passes.

Abstract: A lift is provided to facilitate access to swimming pools and spas. The lift includes a base and a mast extending therefrom. An arm pivotally connects to the mast. A seat assembly connects to the arm. An overhead support is positioned above the seat assembly. A first actuator moves the arm about the mast, thereby moving the seat assembly between raised and lowered positions, to bring the seat assembly out of and into a pool. A second actuator rotates the seat assembly relative to the base to position the seat assembly over the pool or deck. In use, the lift attaches to a pool deck, adjacent the pool, and a user accesses the seat assembly from the deck. The second actuator rotates about the base to position the user over the water. The first actuator lowers the seat assembly, and the user exits the seat assembly into the water.

Abstract: A waterproof sink insert (124, 124?, 124?, 124??, 124??) for installing an under-mount sink (108) in a built-up surround (104) having a non-waterproof support structure (116) so as to inhibit water damage to the support structure. The sink support insert is mounted within an insert opening (128) formed in the support structure. The sink support insert comprises a mounting region (144) located radially inward from the outer periphery (148) of the sink support insert. The sink is secured to the sink support structure within the mounting region. The sink support insert may optionally include one or more apertures (136) for receiving a faucet or other sink appurtenance(s).

Abstract: A lifting toilet seat including a structure of a toilet seat to be caused to lift and go down by a raising device and comprising: a toilet seat; a frame member which supports the toilet seat, is provided with a railing at both lateral upper sides of the toilet seat and also with a grip at the front upper side of the toilet seat and further provided at the lower end with a fulcrum at the front lower side of the toilet seat; and a base having a connecting part with which the fulcrum of the frame member is pivotally connected, the grip being provided at an upper end of a projection projecting upwards from a position located forward of and away from the railing.

Abstract: A movable lifting device may be used to move a person from one position to another, such as from a wheelchair into a vehicle seat. The device is collapsible such that it may be easily stored or transported and easily assembled for use. The device may include controllable parts for moving the device and operating the device.

Abstract: The “Self-Holder” is a companion therapeutic product that is made of a piece of preferred fabric that is slightly smaller than, slightly greater than, or equal to 6 ft×8 ft in size. The “Self-Holder” has three sets of curvaceous “Gatherers” cut into the fabric to allow the consumer to easily gather and tuck the fabric into vital body pressure points. There are three “Gatherers” on the left and right side of the ‘Self-Holder”. The function of the Self-Holder is to enhance mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically therapeutic activities that the Self-Holder is needed to perform; decrease physical stress; encourage relaxation; provide consumers with some of the physical stimulation of being parallel held by their partner when their partner is unavailable; help you show love, compassion, and concern for yourself by holding yourself; and assist you in obtaining mental and emotional comfort by holding yourself.

Abstract: The present invention is a foot tent bedding apparatus for use with a bed having a mattress and spring. The apparatus further comprise a first panel defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The first panel extends laterally outward to a predetermined distance from the inner edge to the opposite outer edge. The opposite edge of the first panel is adapted to slide in between a spring and mattress at the foot of the bed. The apparatus further comprises a second panel. The second panel is defined by a inner edge and an opposite outer edge. The inner edge of the second panel forms substantially a right angle with the inner edge of the first panel. The second panel extends laterally upward to a predetermined distance above the height of the mattress to the opposite outer edge of the second panel. The apparatus further comprises a third portion. The third portion is formed along the top edge of the opposite outer edge of the second panel. The third portion has substantially a semi-circle shape.

Abstract: The pillow includes a pillow body with an upper curved member which includes a first convex curved portion which extends along the length of the upper surface of the pillow near the back edge of the pillow and a second convex curved portion which parallels the first curved portion and extends along the upper surface of the pillow near the front edge of the pillow. A concave curved portion extends between and joins the first and second convex curved portions. The height of the first convex curved portion is greater than the height of the second convex curved portion. A plurality of interior baffle walls extend lengthwise of the pillow, spaced and located so as to maintain the contour of the pillow when the pillow is filled with natural and/or synthetic filling.

Abstract: A fire-retardant mattress that compartmentalizes bedding material between layers of fire-resistant material. The mattress includes an inner support compartment, a first layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to at least one side of the inner support compartment, at least one layer of cushioning material adjacent to the first layer of fire-resistant material, and a second layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to the at least one cushioning layer, the second layer of fire-resistant material distal to the first layer of fire-resistant material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabric composite for use in fire-blocking a mattress, a fire-blocked mattress set, and a process for fire-blocking mattresses; the fabric composite comprising, in order, (a) sacrificial outer ticking, (b) sacrificial cushioning material, and (c) fire-blocking fabric, the fire-blocking fabric being a single layer of nonwoven fabric comprising at least 0.5 ounces per square yard (17 grams per square meter) of a cellulose fiber that retains at least 10 percent of its fiber weight when heated in air to 700 C at a rate of 20 degrees C. per minute, and at least 0.5 ounces per square yard (17 grams per square meter) of a heat-resistant fiber. Mattress sets fire-blocked with this fabric composite have a peak heat release rate of less than 150 kilowatts within 30 minutes, preferably less that 150 kilowatts within 60 minutes, and a total heat release of less than 25 megajoules within 10 minutes when tested according to Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California.

Abstract: A mattress including textile layers or covers which are padded by a foamed, cross-perforated latex layer in the inner structure of the mattress in such a way that a ventilated and heat-dissipating mattress configuration is achieved.

Abstract: A mattress system that can be readily broken down into components sized for shipment by common carrier. The system may include a top layer, bottom and sides, for capturing foam blocks in the body of the mattress. The top layer may be a foam and silicone rubber or viscoelastic PVC laminate, or it may be wholly foam, wholly silicone rubber, wholly viscoelastic PVC, or fabric enclosed foam particulates. If desired magnets may be glued or otherwise affixed to the top layer. Various components of the system may be made fire retardant.

Abstract: A combination hand tool includes an elongated member forming a handle which has a first and an axially opposed second end. A tool head is rigidly attached to the first end of the elongated member. A sleeve like member is rigidly attached to the second end of the elongated member and has a collapsible open end for retaining an accessory working element which is secured with a rotatatably disposed nut. A plurality of tabs is integrally formed on the outer surface of the elongated member for frictionally retaining a plurality of working elements. An aperture is provided for housing a measuring tape assembly. At least one bubble-type level is disposed within the elongated member for level measurements and a pair of surfaces are provided for establishing a reference plane for such level measurements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a rice peroxidase, particularly rice hull peroxidase, having excellent reactivity at high temperatures and reactivity. Dyed substances (dyes, etc.) are decomposed (discolored/bleached) in a washing liquor by means of a rice peroxidase. More particularly, in the case of washing or rinsing a portion with another portion in the dyed fabric with the same washing liquor, the transfer of textile dyes from the dyed fabric to the other fabric is inhibited. Further, textile dyes in a solution or a dispersion solution are bleached. The invention allows excellent prevention of dye transfer in washing or rinsing and thus provides a method better than bleaching textile dyes in a solution or a dispersion solution, and further a composition for prevention of dye transfer and for bleaching.

Abstract: A dry cleaning process for in-home dry cleaning comprising a low aqueous dry cleaning step of contacting a laundry article with a low aqueous dry cleaning composition wherein the liquor to cloth ratio (w/w) (LCR) is at most 20, and wherein said low aqueous composition comprises: a) at least one non-flammable, non-chlorine containing organic dry cleaning solvent; b) 0.01 to 0.9 wt. % water and c) a cleaning effective amount of a surfactant wherein said surfactant comprises at least one anionic headgroup.