Abstract: A compound for use as an antimicrobial having a formula (A).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid which exhibit an unexpected increase in insecticidal activity as compared to the insecticidal activity of the individual components. The present invention is also directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant.

Abstract: Suspension concentrate compositions are disclosed for delivering S-(+)-Abscisic acid either alone or in combination with a second plant growth regulator to crop seed prior to planting as well as for foliar, soil drench, in-furrow and sprench (foliar spray and soil drench) applications are disclosed. The compositions, when properly combined in an aqueous carrier and processed through wet milling to achieve the desired particle size, will result in stable compositions that are desirable for treating crop seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidal mixtures. In particular, it relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising at least one crop enhancer compound.

Abstract: A herbicide formulation comprising a1) at least one herbicidal active substance from the class of the ACC inhibitors; a2) optionally at least one safener; a3) optionally at least one further herbicidal active substance other than (a1) and (a2); b) one or more solvents of formula (I), R—CO—NR1R2??(I) where R is a C3-C18-hydrocarbon radical, R1, R2 are identical or different and are a C1-C14-hydrocarbon radical or a C1-C14-hydroxyhydrocarbon radical; c) one or more aromatic solvents; d) one or more surfactants from the group of the C8-C22-alkyl alcohols which are alkoxylated, where the terminal hydroxyl groups of these compounds are optionally capped by an alkyl, cycloalkyl or acryl radical having 1-24 carbon atoms; e) one or more emulsifiers; f) optionally one or more auxiliaries and g) optionally water is suitable in particular for controlling undesired grasses.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agricultural fungicide having definitive effects which can be safely used, and a pyridine compound or salts thereof useful as an active ingredient of an agricultural fungicide. The pyridine compound or salts thereof of the present invention are represented by the following formula. In the formula, R1 represents a formyl group or the like, R2 represents a hydrogen bond or the like, each of R3, R4, and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, E represents a phenyl group or the like, A represents a halogen atom, and n is any integer of 0 to 5.

Abstract: Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of formula (I): 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) an ACCase inhibitor, including, e.g., clethodim, clodinafop-propargyl, cyhalofop-R-butyl, diclofop-methyl, fenoxaprop-Pethyl, fluazifop-P-butyl, haloxyfop-R-methyl, metamifop, pinoxaden, profoxydim quizalofop-P-ethyl, sethoxydim and tralkoxydim, provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation in rice, cereals, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, com/maize, sugarcane, sunflower, oilseed rape, canola, sugar beet, soybean, cotton, pineapple, pastures, grasslands, range-rights of way (ROW).

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic compound represented by formula (I) has an excellent pest control effect. In the formula, R1 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like; R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different, and each represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like; R5 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like; G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5 may be the same or different, and each represents a nitrogen atom or the like; Q represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and n represents 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Ornidazole and related compounds as herbicides active on a wide range of photoautotrophic organisms. The compounds of the present invention show effective herbicidal activity while being non-hazardous to the environment and to human health.

Abstract: The novel active ingredient combinations which comprise a compound of the formula (I) in combination with further active insecticidal ingredients or biological control agents are very suitable for control of animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and indirectly improve plant health. The compound of the formula (I) in combination with further active insecticidal ingredients or biological control agents can be used for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts as well as losses in harvested fruits or vegetables caused by insects, nematodes and phytopathogens.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising applying to a crop of rice plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, compounds including those of formula (I) wherein cycle A is A1a or A2a formula (II) Wherein A1, A2, A3 and A4 are independently C—H, or nitrogen and wherein #1 indicates the bond to X and #2 indicates the bond to cycle B; cycle B is B1 formula (III) wherein #1 indicates the bond to cycle A, #2 indicates the bond to R7 and #3 indicates the bond to cycle C; cycle C is phenyl; R5 is chloro, bromo, CF3 or methyl; R7 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; each R8 is independently bromo, chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl; p is 1, 2 or 3; and X is selected from formula (P1 to P9). The methods are preferably for controlling and/or preventing infestation of stemborer, leaffolder, hoppers, Gall midge, whorl maggot, Rice bugs, and Black bugs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method comprising applying to a crop of cotton plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (I) wherein -B1-B2-B3- is —C?N—O—, —C?N—CH2—, or —N—CH2—CH2—; R1 is trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl or chlorodifluoromethyl; R2 is group X formula (X) X2 is C—X6 or nitrogen; X1, X3 and X6 are independently hydrogen, halogen or trihalomethyl, wherein at least one of X1, X3 and X6 is not hydrogen; A is selected from A1 to A (A5) B is C—R6, CH or nitrogen; 1Y2 and Y3 are independently CH or nitrogen; wherein no more than two of Y1, Y2 and Y3 are nitrogen and wherein Y2 and Y3 are not both nitrogen; R is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, NH2, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, C3-C5 halocycloalkyl, C1-C2 alkoxy, or C1-C2 haloalkoxy; provided that when A is A3 or A4 R5 is not hydrogen; R6 when present together with R5 forms a —CH?CH—CH?CH-bridge; R7 is C1-C4 alkyl;) R8 is C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy(C1-C4)alkyl, C1-C4 alkylthio(C

Abstract: Water-dispersible plant growth regulating compositions in concentrated suspended particle form, and more particularly to growth regulating compositions comprising a cytokinin, a surfactant, an anti-foam agent, a buffering system, an anti-freeze agent, and an anti-settling system, dispersed in water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an emulsifiable solid agrochemical composition which contains an inorganic salt and which can be used as an agrochemical emulsion. The preparation method according to the present invention has the advantage that, because there is no need for a step of heating and evaporating a solvent or water, it is possible to use a surfactant or active ingredient that has a low boiling point or breaks down drastically at a high temperature, and, due to the solid-phase form, it is possible to minimise the amount that sticks to a container as there is no need to use a special synthetic resin or glass bottle that entails high packaging costs. Also, a granular emulsifier (EG) or a powdery emulsifier (EP) produced by means of the method according to the present invention can be further diluted in water before use so as to form common emulsion (EC) emulsified particles (0.1 ?m to 100 ?m) to transparent microemulsion particles (0.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a DNA fragment mixture for the prevention or for the treatment of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species of plants or of the environment, wherein the DNA mixture consists of random fragments of total DNA of at least one pathogenic, parasitic, or infesting species, and/or at least one phylogenetically similar species, against which the prevention and treatment are directed. Further, the disclosure describes a process and related system for improvement of the production/growth of microorganisms at high yield in bioreactors or photobioreactors, or of plants in different culture systems, where the nucleic acids of the organisms produced/grown by such a process are removed from the culture medium and the culture medium, deprived of these nucleic acid, is used again in the process.

Abstract: Compositions which impart a microbicidal benefit to treated surfaces which compositions comprise (or in certain preferred embodiments may consist essentially of, or may consist of): a zinc ion source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Zn++ ions; preferably at least from about 20% wt.

Abstract: To provide acidic electrolyzed water having disinfecting power for a long period of time (for example, six months or more), and a production method for this acidic electrolyzed water. The acidic electrolyzed water has an effective chlorine concentration equal to or greater than 15 ppm, and contains an acid salt of an inorganic acid.

Abstract: A new composition for repelling pests is disclosed, wherein said composition comprises an extract produced from at least one plant chosen from the group consisting of Achillea spp., Varthemia iphionoides, Haplophyllum turberculatum, Pulicaria incisa, Asteriscus graveolens, Tanacetum sinaicum, Verbascum spp., Artemisia spp., and Ammi visnaga. In preferred embodiments, the extract is produced from Achillea spp. Methods for applying the composition are also disclosed. The composition has been shown to be effective against a variety of pests, including aphids, thrips, tomato borers, tomato leaf miners, and whiteflies.

Abstract: A laser arrangement for cleaning one or more baking surfaces of a baking machine has a laser head and an interface for connection to the baking machine. The laser arrangement is coupled to the baking machine mechanically and/or by control technology. A baking machine with such a laser arrangement is described, as well as a method for cleaning baking surfaces wherein a laser head is disposed in the region of the baking surface of a baking machine. A laser beam is guided onto the baking surface for cleaning the baking surface and the treatment region of the laser arrangement is moved over the baking surface by relative movement between the laser head and the baking surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for accelerating food product in order to cause the product to be stretched aligning the fibers of the product.

Abstract: Contacting fresh fruits and fresh vegetables with an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of a neutralized silicate reduces bacterial and or fungal contamination of the fresh fruits and fresh vegetable product or retards bacterial and or fungal growth on the fresh fruits and fresh vegetable product or both without any loss to the organoleptic properties or shelf life of the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yogurt maker for home use. More particularly, the present invention is a yogurt maker comprising: a head unit; a control unit arranged in the head unit so as to set and control a time and temperature; a bottle cap-shaped fermenter coupling unit fixed at one side of the head unit; and a heating unit fixed at the side at which the fermenter coupling unit is fixed. The yogurt maker of the present invention is advantageous in that the yogurt maker can be coupled to a milk container rather than to a milk container cap, and the heating unit can be submerged in milk so as to generate heat for fermenting the milk, thus enabling the manufactured milk container to be used as a fermentation container without any modification, thereby eliminating the inconveniences of dividing and pouring the milk.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing high-protein yogurt powders, which may have application as ingredients in nutritional bars, coatings, cereals, sauces, ready-to-mix applications, instant beverages, and bakery applications.

Abstract: Patatin, a lipase obtainable from potatoes, is found to have specific selectivity for C4-C8 fatty acids, also when present in triglycerides. This makes patatin particularly suitable for hydrolysing triglycerides, such as present in milk fat, to enhance the flavour of food products. In particular, patatin is found to be beneficial in enhancing the flavour of cheese. Methods for application of the hydrolytic activity of lipase are described, as well as the use of patatin in a method of making cheese.

Abstract: A method for preparing a sword bean tea is provided. In the method, a washed sword bean or a pod of the sword bean is cut into a predetermined size. The sword bean or the pod of the sword bean is dried at 30° C. to 40° C., for 24 hours to 72 hours. The sword bean or the pod of the sword be is roasted at 250° C. to 400° C. for 10 min to 30 min. The sword bean or the pod of the sword bean is left at 70° C. to 100° C. for 3 min to 10 min, and the sword bean or the pod of the sword bean is then stirred. The leaving and the stirring are alternately and repetitively performed five times. The sword bean or the pod of the sword bean is roasted at 180° C. to 200° C. for 3 min to 5 min.

Abstract: With an object of providing a coffee substitute imparted with the distinctive coffee flavor and taste while also having a reduced amount of component such as caffeine, which is included as a main component of coffee but sometimes undesirable for reasons of physiological activity and health, the present invention solves the object by producing a coffee substitute by subjecting a raw material composition formed by combining an amino acid, chlorogenic acid and sugar to a roasting process. More specifically, the present invention produces a product having the taste of coffee by Maillard reaction of a sugar and amino acids in the presence of a chlorogenic acid. Since caffeine is not included in the product, foods and drinks produced using this product consequently have a coffee-like taste without including caffeine, thereby achieving foods and drinks for consumers to enjoy the coffee flavor without ingesting caffeine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a maple syrup product having a low water content. The maple syrup product retains the physical and palatable properties of untreated maple syrup while having a prolonged shelf-life. It can be advantageously used to sweeten beverages (such as hot beverages) and in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions (such as throat lozenges) and/or confectionery.

Abstract: A process for treating distillers grains to produce a high value protein product and a cellulosic residue both from distillers grains. The high value protein product is useful as a protein supplement or feed for livestock and poultry and the cellulosic residue has value as a feedstock for a thermochemical process unit for the production of a biofuel.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an uncooked consolidated ready to eat food bar system containing at least 15 grams of resistant starch. The food bar system includes a liquid, a fiber substance, and a gelling substance. The fiber substance may be a high resistant starch substance including at least one of potato starch, tapioca starch, and plantain flour. The gelling substance is configured to at least consolidate the liquid and fiber substance and may include gelatin, flax, or chia. The food bar system may include a flavoring substance such as a cocoa and a sweetener. The food bar system may also include a supplemental substance such as a probiotic, protein powder, vitamin mixture, and/or ketogenic oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrate food composition comprising water, salt and pectin for preparing a bouillon, a soup, a sauce, a gravy or a seasoned dish. The aim of the present invention is to provide a concentrate food composition in the form of a gel at room temperature and which is shape-stable at high-salt levels, while the increase in viscosity upon cooling of the diluted concentrate food composition is very low. It has been found that a concentrate food composition in the form of a stable gel can be obtained when the concentrate comprises water, sodium salt comminuted plant material, pectin and calcium salt, wherein part of said pectin is bound to said comminuted plant material, and part of said pectin is not bound to said comminuted plant material (free pectin) and said free pectin and said bound pectin are present in a ratio of from 0.2 to 200.

Abstract: A potato chip comprising a cooked potato slice and from 5 to 20 wt % oil based on the weight of the potato chip, wherein the oil comprises a first oil portion within the cooked potato slice and a second oil portion on the surface of the cooked potato slice, the second oil portion comprising no more than 0.2 wt % of the weight of the potato chip.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to improving the taste of natural high-potency non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners and compositions sweetened therewith. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions that can improve the tastes of natural high-potency non-caloric or low-caloric sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile, including osmotic taste.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides pediatric nutritional compositions comprising a protein source comprising an intact milk protein and a partially hydrolyzed milk protein, wherein about 5% to about 25% of total nitrogen content of the composition is non-protein nitrogen. The pediatric nutritional compositions described herein also comprise a fat source and a carbohydrate source. The partially hydrolyzed protein source, in certain embodiments, provides peptides that have similar structure and function to the peptides found in human milk.

Abstract: A roast chicken preparation method, and more specifically relates to a roast chicken preparation method in which an uncooked chicken is pre-seasoned by rubbing in, putting on pre-seasoning ingredients such as garlic and red pepper powder salt, then the smell of chicken meat is removed by carrying out a meat-tenderization process via low temperature refrigerated maturation, then a batter coating is put on with a batter flour obtained by mixing wheat flour and corn starch with salt, pepper, garlic powder, whole peppers, ginger powder, chili powder or the like and frying is carried out in a mixed oil, and then the oil is taken off and roasting is carried out using a grill briquette direct flame fire, such that the roast chicken is one wherein greasiness has been removed by subjecting a chicken from a fried chicken step to a briquette direct flame roasting step; and the invention is useful in that greasiness is removed and clings less than with common fried chickens, the risk of taking in large volumes of cholest

Abstract: The present application relates to methods for producing beverages with low levels of acids, cations and/or sugars. The methods comprise the step of removing acidic ions through an AX-REED membrane stack and optionally removing cations through a CX-REED membrane stack. In certain embodiments, the AX-REED and the CX-REEF membrane stacks are operated in parallel. The methods may also comprise a step of converting sugar to organic acid, while simultaneously removing the generated organic acid through the AX-REED membrane stack. The sugar may for example be converted with the aid of enzymes and/or microorganisms.

Abstract: A flue-curing apparatus and a related method are provided. The flue-curing apparatus includes a circulation chamber and a curing chamber that are separated by a divider wall. An air circulation system includes a blower positioned in the circulation chamber that directs air to a heater device and a lower passage into the curing chamber. The air may be received from one or both of an inlet and an upper passage extending from the curing chamber to the circulation chamber. A humidity control system humidifies the air directed into the curing chamber. A controller may receive signals from wet and dry bulb thermometers to determine the conditions in the curing chamber and the condition of tobacco leaves being cured therein. The controller may adjust various operational parameters to cause the tobacco leaves in the curing chamber to cure at a desired rate.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user and incorporates materials from Nicotiana species (e.g., tobacco-derived materials) and plant materials from non-Nicotiana species (e.g., non-tobacco plant materials). The tobacco material can have the form of processed tobacco material (e.g., granulated, reconstituted, heat treated, or otherwise processed tobacco laminae and/or stem), tobacco extract (e.g., an extract of water soluble tobacco components obtained by extracting tobacco with water), or a combination thereof. The non-tobacco material can have the form of vegetable pulp (e.g., sugar beet pulp), pulp obtained after removal of water soluble components as a result of water extraction treatment, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Smokeless tobacco products suitable for oral consumption are provided. The smokeless tobacco products include a tobacco composition and at least one fibrous structure enclosing at least a portion of the outer surface of the tobacco composition such that the fibrous structure and the tobacco composition form a cohesive structure capable of maintaining cohesion when placed in an oral cavity, wherein the fibrous structure includes one or more of (i) a warp knitted structure; (ii) a plurality of reinforcing fibers attached to the tobacco composition; (iii) a braided sleeve; and (iv) a spacer fabric. A process for preparing a smokeless tobacco product adapted for oral consumption is also provided, the process including the step of enclosing at least a portion of the outer surface of a tobacco composition with a fibrous structure to form a composite structure.

Abstract: A method for producing triacetin from one or more plants of genus Nicotiana is provided. The triacetin can be derived inter alia from Nicotiana species biomass or from seed. In certain embodiments, the triacetin is produced by condensation of glycerin, generated by hydrolysis of acylglycerol-containing starting material derived from tobacco biomass or seed, and acetic acid, also derived from tobacco biomass or seed. The invention also provides articles and compositions including tobacco articles and tobacco compositions that include triacetin produced from one or more plants of genus Nicotiana.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation and/or treatment of a tobacco extract. The process comprises the treatment of a tobacco extract by centrifugation and microfiltration so that it is suitable for administration to a human.

Abstract: A filter (14) for a smoking article (10) comprises a segment of filtration material (16), the filtration material (16) comprising randomly oriented regenerated cellulose fibres and cellulose acetate fibers. The filtration material (16) further comprises triacetin. The filter (14) also includes a wrapper (18) circumscribing the segment of filtration material (16).

Abstract: A sleeve (1) for holding a plurality of elongate elements (9) positioned in end-to-end relationship is disclosed. The sleeve has an elongate body (2) with opposite ends (10,11) and a space (3) defined therebetween to receive the elongate elements (9). The elongate body has an opening (4) between the ends (10,11) that is configured to enable a user to contact elongate elements (9) received in the sleeve (1) through the opening (4) and push them along, and out of one end of the sleeve (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic smoking device, comprising a cell part (1), a cigarette body part (2) and a cigarette holder (3). The cigarette body part (2) comprises a shell (4) and a heating element (7) arranged within the shell (4). The heating element (7) comprises a tobacco container (5) in the shape of tube, and the cigarette body part (2) is provided with a through hole (17) which is connected to the tobacco container (5). The heating element (7) also comprises a heating unit (6); the heating unit (6) is sleeved on the outside of the tobacco container (5). The electronic smoking device of the present invention makes it possible to load and remove the tobacco conveniently, thus facilitating the cleaning of the tobacco container.

Abstract: This invention discloses an electronic smoking device. The device comprises a shell containing a tobacco container. A heating circuit is configured to heat the tobacco container. At least one energy storage battery placed in the shell and a charging circuit configured to charge the energy storage battery, characterized in that, the electronic smoking device further comprises a general interface set on the shell and a voltage regulation circuit connected between the charging circuit and the energy storage battery. The charging circuit connected to the general interface. By implementing the invention, it can achieve both charging the device with normal voltage and outputting higher baking voltage. The device also can achieve both charging and baking simultaneously, and regulate the output power of baking.

Abstract: A charging method based on electronic cigarette box and a corresponding electronic cigarette box. The charging method based on electronic cigarette box includes: when there is a power to be charged being connected to the electronic cigarette box, detects the charging voltage of the power to be charged (101), then determines the power to be charged is linear charging mode or switch charging mode according to the charging voltage (102). If determines that the power to be charged is linear charging mode, then uses the voltage corresponding to the linear charging mode to charge the power to be charged (103). The method may improve the charge efficiency of the electronic cigarette box charging power of linear charging management mode such as charging on battery rod.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic cigarette, comprising an atomization device (12) provided with a cigarette liquid cup (11), and a suction nozzle (30) arranged at one end of the cigarette liquid cup, wherein the cigarette liquid cup (11) has a cigarette liquid storage space (111), one end of the liquid smoke storage space (111) is sealed and the other end thereof is open, and wherein the suction nozzle (30) is removably connected to the open end of the cigarette liquid cup (11). Since the suction nozzle (30) of the electronic cigarette is removably connected to the open end of the cigarette liquid cup (11), the number of members is small, the structure is simple, and it is convenient to add cigarette liquid.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette built in a power supply rod comprises a suction rod and the power supply rod connected mutually as a whole. A connecting end of the suction rod is provided with a first connector. A connecting end of the power supply rod is provided with a second connector. The power supply rod extends from the connecting end of the suction rod and is accommodated and fixed in the suction rod. The connecting end of the suction rod and the connecting end of the power supply rod are fixedly connected by using screw threads of the first connector and the second connector. The length of the electronic cigarette becomes smaller, the structure is more compact, disassembly and assembly are convenient, and the amount of smoke is great, thereby helping observe the residual of tobacco liquid and making a smoker reduce the suction of the tobacco liquid or making the smoker avoid sucking the tobacco liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic cigarette (100), comprising a cylinder housing (1), and a liquid storage component (37) and an atomizer (21) provided in the housing (1), wherein an end of the housing (1) is provided with a suction nozzle cover assembly (4, 4?, 4?) for suction by a smoker, the suction nozzle cover assembly (4, 4?, 4?) comprises a suction nozzle primary cover (41, 41?) and a suction nozzle secondary cover (42, 42?, 42?) cooperating with the suction nozzle primary cover (41, 41?), the suction nozzle primary cover (41, 41?) is inserted into the housing (1) and fixed to an inner wall of the housing (1), the suction nozzle secondary cover (42, 42?) is inserted into and fixed to the suction nozzle primary cover (41) and alternatively, the suction nozzle secondary cover (42?) is inserted and fixed to the inner wall of the housing (1), a cooling cavity is formed between the suction nozzle primary cover (41, 41?) and the suction nozzle secondary cover (42, 42?, 42?), and both the suction nozzle primary cove

Abstract: A lower body garment with shaping benefits is provided. The lower body garment may comprise an outer garment and a control panel inside the outer garment, such that the control panel is not visible from the outside of the outer garment. The control panel may have a rectangular shape and line a full circumference of an interior waist of the outer garment. Further, the control panel may be anchored to the outer garment at a top edge seam of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the lower body garment may be a legging, pant or skirt.

Abstract: The invention provides a compression garment (50) for clothing a body part, such as a lower torso and the legs. The body part includes a muscle ridge, such as a lateral edge of the gluteus maximus (49). Compression garment (50) has first and second panels of stretchable material joined by a seam (32). At least part of the seam (32) is adapted to correspond to at least part of the muscle ridge, being at the edge of the gluteus maximus (49). The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a compression garment, using an algorithm to calculate size changes to produce desired compression.