Abstract: A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a strip that encircles and is attached to the garment appendage at a distance from the free end of the garment appendage. The reflective tape is bonded to the underside of the strip or to the garment appendage.

Abstract: The present invention provides athletic apparel principally for bicycling. The invention provides a shoulder compression garment for bicycling configured to maintain a user's shoulders in a position closer to a user's medial torso plane relative to a relaxed position of the user's shoulders.

Abstract: An article apparel has a surface with a first part of a fastening system, and an attachment element has an outer area with a second part of the fastening system. The first part of the fastening system is joinable to the second part of the fastening system to attach the attachment element to the apparel. The first part of the fastening system is also separable from the second part of the fastening system to separate the attachment element from the apparel. The attachment element may be formed from a polymer foam material, may include a fluid-filled chamber, or may incorporate an electronic device, for example. In some configurations, the attachment element is secured to an exterior of the apparel. In other configurations, the attachment element is secured between two layers of the apparel.

Abstract: An apparel system may include an article of apparel and at least one insert element. The apparel has an inner layer and an outer layer positioned adjacent to the inner layer such that a surface of the inner layer contacts a surface of the outer layer. The insert elements is locatable between the inner layer and the outer layer. In some configurations, the outer layer stretches at least thirty percent prior to tensile failure. In order to secure the insert element within the apparel, a coefficient of static friction between the insert element and the apparel may be at least 0.70. In some configurations, a surface of the inner layer contacts and is unsecured to a surface of the outer layer in at least thirty percent of the apparel.

Abstract: A cooling garment is disclosed that enhances the comfort of an exercising, working, or resting individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system delivers water to the garment, and evaporation cools the individual. Wetness can be concentrated where needed and moderated by water absorbent materials such as gel polymers. Water flows under gravity, by capillary action, pumping, or air pressurization. The garment can include inner layers that improve comfort, absorb perspiration, keep the individual at least partly dry, and/or include metallic and/or polymeric and/or other materials that conduct heat. Cooling can be enhanced by garment texture that increases evaporative surface area. Water can be chilled before it is delivered to the fabric, and ports can be included to allow a water bottle or other water source to be temporarily connected, and/or allow the individual to drink the water and/or pressurize a water container.

Abstract: An improved uniform for military, police, and security personnel that when worn with ballistic vests, offer the wearer increased protection, performance and survivability from low and high velocity projectiles in a combat or tactical environment.

Abstract: Inner wear for wearing beneath a jacket is provide, including a water permeable top suitable for wearing indoors in heated surroundings; and a waterproof, water repellent or water resistant band, the band attached to a bottom portion of the top below said jacket, and sized to cover the torso of a wearer. The band may be detachable from the top, and may be attached to the top via a hook and loop combination, buttons, snaps, or a zipper.

Abstract: A sports jersey/shirt suited for athletic participation, and particularly suitable for playing football, rugby, and the like where carrying a leather ball is involved. The shirt has several features that enhance the wearer's ability to firmly carry the ball with minimal slippage while improving the comfort of the shirt. The jersey includes a tactified surface on the outside surface of the sleeve where the ball contacts the arm as the player carries the ball in a tucked position. The surface is tacky to the touch to improve the connection between arm, shirt, and ball, thereby promoting enhanced ball security.

Abstract: Various articles of apparel having a cylindrical portion, such as an arm region or a leg region, for extending around a joint (such as an elbow or a knee) of a wearer are disclosed. The cylindrical portion includes a textile material, for example, and a pattern located on a surface of the textile material or knitted into the textile material. The pattern has a first density in at least one area of the cylindrical portion oriented substantially parallel to a plane of bending of the joint, and the pattern has a second density in at least one area of the cylindrical portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of bending of the joint. A purpose of the pattern may be to decrease the probability of an overuse syndrome or other injury occurring as a result of use of the joint.

Abstract: A universal compression undergarment holster apparatus, pant/shorts and shirts worn under a users clothing for the concealment and simultaneous carry of more then two weapons and other items such as handcuffs, extra ammunitions, batons, flashlights, knives, radios, pen, and the process that permits for weapons and or other items located in the apparatus to be safely carried and quickly drawn from the users outer clothing from over 12 conventional modes on the human body, such as but not limited to under the arm on either side thereof, on the chest thereof, on either leg thereof, on the back thereof, on either waist thereof, also having a safety straps integrated with a quick release mechanism.

Abstract: A garment is provided which a purchaser can freely cut after purchase into any design shape and then wear, and also which has a cut-off part requiring no high-level cutting and sewing processing techniques. The garment is formed of a fray-preventing knitted fabric woven with heat-welding elastic yarn. Sizes of opening parts of the neck, side, and bottom of the garment are smaller than those of a standard product; a total length and sleeve length of the garment are larger than those of the standard product; and a body width, cuff, waist, and lower bottom edge of the garment are equal to those of the standard product. The garment can be cut into any design shape and can be used with the opening parts left cut-off.

Abstract: A shirt is described that uses a double layer of fabric, strategically located across its front to protect the torso of the wearer.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed having a detachable billboard panel on the front or back, or both, having indicia thereon for advertising a movie or sporting event or the like, an entertainment program, etc. The billboard panel is a removable panel that is quickly and easily mounted to or removed from the garment and flaps on the garment cover the securing elements.

Abstract: Combined shirt and Jewish garment is provided adapted to be worn on a man's body. The combined shirt comprises a shirt having at least four corners, wherein at least two corners are positioned on each side of the man's body and a group of tied fringes is provided in the corners. Pockets are provided in the corners wherein the tied fringes are connected to the shirt within the pocket and are capable of being loosened to extend from said pocket.

Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.

Abstract: A garment is provided with an area for displaying interactive indicia or images thereon. The interactive display includes at least one image disposed on the outer surface of the garment. A pocket panel having an outside face partially covers the image disposed on the outer surface of the garment. At least one image is disposed on the outer face of the pocket panel and duplicates the image on the garment to depict a person(s) engaged in some type of activity (fishing, bowling, cycling, cheerleading, etc.). The depicted person is shown on the panel wearing apparel appropriate for the particular type of engaged-in activity. The outside panel can be pulled open to reveal the covered image of the person either fully or partially devoid of the wearing apparel depicted on the pocket panel.

Abstract: A seamless woven customised garment devoid of any stitching, inter-locking or joining the cut pieces by any means using any type of yarn, for men, women and children's wear, including designs, patterns and decorations/accessories is the subject matter of the present invention. Judiciously engaging, disengaging and crossing of one or more warp threads at varied levels weave the seamless garments. The invention also claims a weaving machine adaptable for engaging, disengaging and crossing of warps as per pre-designed patterns. It may be noted that in the present invention the warp threads start at warp beam and also ends at warp beam as against in the conventional weaving process warp thread ends at cloth beam.

Abstract: A garment comprising a reversible shirt and a cape is disclosed. The reversible shirt has at least an interior side and an exterior side. A first attachment means is fixed to a pair of shoulder portion at the interior side of the shirt adjacent to a collar of the shirt. A second attachment means is fixed proximate a top edge of the cape. As such, the first and second attachment means, such as hook-and-loop type fastening material, cooperate to allow the cape to be selectively attached to the shirt. In use, with the second attachment means of the cape fixed to the first attachment means of the shirt, the shirt may be worn with the cape fixed to the internal side of the shirt and hidden from view. When the shirt is placed in a reversed configuration, such that the interior side is exposed outwardly, the cape is visibly suspended from the shoulder portions.

Abstract: A sports garment including a pullover shirt having inner and outer lower layers. The inner lower layer is almost always worn tucked into pants to provide comfort and support to the wearer. The outer lower layer may be worn outside of the pants to provide the wearer with a neat and trim appearance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an undershirt provided with means for releasable attachment thereto of a component of a four-cornered garment with fringes as well as providing a four-cornered garment with fringes having a releasable attachment means for attachment thereof to a garment.

Abstract: A reversible garment including at least three body panels, which are joined together along at least two seams.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a cylindrical strip that fully encircles and is attached to the garment appendage at a distance from the free end of the garment appendage. The reflective tape is bonded to the underside of the strip or to the garment appendage.

Abstract: The apparel is an athletic garment formed from textiles for use as a resistance training tool that works by increasing the fluid resistance such as aerodynamic drag or hydrodynamic drag on an athlete in a predetermined event. The athletic garment has a first fabric for covering at least a portion of a first body segment, and a second fabric, different from said first fabric, for covering at least a portion of a second body segment; wherein the second fabric is a turbulence-generating fabric.

Abstract: A shirt having a seamless shoulder construction is provided. The shirt comprises a body portion and two sleeves. The body portion comprises a sheet of generally rectangular fabric having opposed elongated arcuate cutouts formed in the opposed side edges of the sheet, and a neck opening. The fabric sheet is folded transverse its length to define overlying front and back shirt portions having seamless shoulders and arm openings. Seams join at least a portion of the adjacent edges of the opposed sides of the folded sheet Each of the sleeves is formed from a generally trapezoidally shaped sheet of fabric having a longer base with an arcuate shape. The arcuate shaped base is attached to one of the arm openings to form a seam, and side edges of the sleeves are joined to seam under the arm of the wearer. The shirt is without the conventional seam running across the shoulder from the neck to the shoulder edge.

Abstract: A sports garment including a pullover shirt having inner and outer lower layers. The inner lower layer is almost always worn tucked into pants to provide comfort and support to the wearer. The outer lower layer may be worn outside of the pants to provide the wearer with a neat and trim appearance.

Abstract: The present invention provides garments in which the torso front panel and the torso back panel are stitched together along at least a portion of each side of the garment, and along a remaining portion of each side the torso front panel and the torso back panel are left unstitched together. The unstitched together portion of each of the torso front panel and the torso back panel overlap along the side of the garment so as to enclose the torso of the wearer. Each intersection of the bottom edge and the corresponding overlapping side edge of each of the torso front panel and the torso back panel defines a corner that may be configured to be either angular or rounded. In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the portion stitched together along each side of the garment includes at least a portion of the circumference of each arm hole, and the unstitched together portion extends below each the arm hole.

Abstract: A Tie-Pocket Shirt including a front shirt panel and a pocket disposed on the front shirt panel. The pocket is disposed on the front shirt panel and includes a pocket body attached to the front shirt panel and a flap attached to the front shirt panel directly above the pocket body. The flap includes an under side and an outer side.

Abstract: A gripping device attached to the shirt tail of a wearer which can be used for gripping objects. The gripping device is preferably constructed of leather, canvas, thick cotton or some other durable material. The gripping device can be used to open bottles and jars or it can be used in other gripping applications.

Abstract: A top garment for waterfowl hunters and other outdoorsmen that has the attributes of breathable layering garments beneath the sternum (where waders are generally worn) and the attributes of a coat above the sternum (where waders do not extend). The top portion of the top garment, above the sternum, is made of waterproof and noiseless materials, such as micro-fleece, with an insulated inner lining and a tailored action back and underarm gussets for a full range of motion in the arms and shoulders. The bottom portion, beneath the sternum, is made of a breathable layering material, such as fleece. The upper portion includes an option array of magnetic storage pocket(s) (or hand warmers) designed to provide the hunter with easy access to items when needed, yet to maintain the items in a secure position when not in use.

Abstract: A jersey or shirt is made of plural fabric panels or sections including at least one lower back panel, at least one chest panel and two shoulder panels. The shoulder panels are connected on the back side of the torso to the lower back panel along a substantially horizontal seam and are joined to one another on the back side of the torso along a vertical seam substantially coincident with a longitudinal or vertical axis of the back side of the torso. Each of the shoulder panels extends across half of an upper portion of the back side of the torso and over a shoulder portion of a respective one of the sleeves and is connected along an anterior side of the torso to the at least one chest panel. The shoulder panels are cut on the bias.

Abstract: A method of conveying information or a message, wherein two shirts on two wearers are used with the first part of a message and/or graphic on the first shirt, and the second part of the message and/or graphic on the second shirt. The messages and/or graphics can be on the front or back of the shirt, and both the front and back of the shirts may have complementary messages and/or graphics.

Abstract: An apparatus worn by a user for carrying a pet comprising a garment worn on a torso of the user having a pouch having a first open end attached on a first side of the garment wherein the pet is received through the open end and retained within the pouch.

Abstract: An odor absorbing system for use by a person to reduce odor emanation from the person into an environment surrounding the person includes an article of clothing that is configured to be worn by the person and an odor absorbing insert removably attached to the article of clothing. The article of clothing includes a base layer that is adapted to substantially surround a portion of the person wearing the article of clothing. The base layer includes a vent. The odor absorbing insert is configured to cover the vent and includes a layer of breathable material and an odor absorbing agent on the layer of breathable material.

Abstract: A bag/purse is disclosed which is typically worn over the shoulder or over the head and across the torso. The bag/purse includes a bag/purse comprising of a button down shirt as the bag and a necktie, belt, or material as the strap. The bag has a main compartment that is closed by two decorative snaps placed behind and inside the collar pierced through the back portion of the front side of the bag. The collar is also the access into the said smaller pocket. The disclosed also has an option of including within it's manufacture a fabric liner attached permanently inside the main compartment. The bag has a strap that is attached on and/or protruding through the inside and/or outside seams with or without the excess remaining intact.

Abstract: The present invention is a variety of wearing apparel which employs two-dimensional patterns of optical illusions in three-dimensional applications in or upon the material of said wearing apparel. The applications of said patterns in the design of the apparel are for the purposes of a) novelty, b) highlighting body areas for attention and/or c) creating bodily appearance modification based on the natural properties of the optical illusion pattern itself.

Abstract: A magnetic climbing device that consists of a hand unit and a leg unit. The hand unit is designed for attachment to the hands of a climber and provides finger sections, thumb section, and a palm section. Each section utilizes prepositioned magnets for attachment of the hand unit to a magnetic or ferromagnetic structure. Hand straps and fasteners are used to securely tighten the hand unit to each hand of the climber. The leg unit is designed for attachment to the legs of a climber and provides a planar member, a platform and base extension, straps and buckles. The planar member utilizes prepositioned magnets sequentially aligned along the length of the planar member for attachment of the leg unit to a magnetic or ferromagnetic structure. A sleeve is used to cover the planar member and base extension to protect the leg of the climber and provide additional friction, if necessary.

Abstract: A shirt includes a collar with inner and outer layers forming ice pockets spaced around the collar. The pockets are for ice to cool the main blood vessels and spinal nerves in the neck of the wearer. In use, the collar is either in an upstanding closed position around the wearer's neck in a turtleneck fashion, or in a spread-open position if the closed collar is too warm or too cold. The shirt also includes ice pockets behind armpit locations where arteries are close to the skin. The shirt enhances the transfer of heat from the wearer to melt ice in the ice pockets, to warm the meltwater, and to evaporate the water.

Abstract: A self-adjusting garment is provided. The garment comprises a back upper body portion that is adapted to cover at least a portion of a back upper body of a person. The back upper body portion includes at least one pleat therein. The garment further comprises at least one sleeve portion in operative connection with the back upper body portion. The sleeve portion is adapted to receive an arm of the person therethrough. The pleat is positioned adjacent a seam between the back upper body portion and the sleeve portion. The pleat includes an inner fold and an outer fold which forms an overlapped region. The pleat is adapted to gather excess material in the back upper body portion so as to enable the back upper body portion to lie in generally flat orientation adjacent the back upper body of the person.

Abstract: An undershirt including a main constituent portion made of stretchable materials that include a first-type material, a second-type material, and a third-type material. The first-type material has a straining force greater than a straining force of the second-type material, and the second-type material has a straining force greater than a straining force of the third-type material. The first-type material is arranged to cover at least part of musculus triceps brachii. The third-type material is arranged to cover at least a part of a lateral portion of musculus trapezius, at least a part of superior portion of musculus latissimus dorsi, and at least a part of a medial portion of musculus deltoideus in a vicinity of scapula. The second-type material is arranged in regions other than the regions where the first-type and third-type materials are arranged.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. The apparatus can be made to heat or cool the body or to act as a thermal buffer to protect the wearer from changing environmental conditions. The apparatus may also include an external thermal insulation layer and/or an internal thermal control layer to regulate the rate of heat exchange between the composite and the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: This invention is an article of protective apparel having pliable, insulative panels integral to a sleeve or sleeves, with the protective panels so positioned to cover the postern of the forearm, elbow and segment of the upper arm vulnerable to conductive heat during welding operations or the like. As such the apparel provides protection from being in close proximity to heated surfaces, while providing improved movement and maintaining an appearance of a typical work shirt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second section acts as a flap. VELCRO® removably attaches the second section to the first section forming the compartment therebetween. A towel is removably attached to the first section of the compartment by VELCRO® and/or an elastic band. Towels are always handy for cleaning up cooking messes, wiping perspiration off one's brow, washing a babies face. etc. The compartment of the present invention provides a towel for easy and immediate access under any conditions. Moreover, the towel is generally concealed eliminating clutter and unsightliness. The compartment is ideal for T-shirts, sweatshirts, work-outgear, cooking and painting aprons and articles of clothing used in proximity of infants and children.

Abstract: Hospital patient garments that resemble conventional clothing while offering the convenience of conventional hospital gowns comprising a central panel, a first sleeve panel and second sleeve panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel, first side panel and second side panel connected to opposite side edges of the central panel below the first and second sleeve panels, third sleeve panel and fourth sleeve panel defined between the first and second sleeve panels and side panels, respectively, upper back panel, collar, head and neck opening defined by the central panel, plurality of buttonholes in the first and second sleeve panels and first and second side panels, and a plurality of buttons affixed to the sleeve panels, side panels and center panels.

Abstract: An apparel-related entertainment system includes an article of clothing having pre-printed thereon a first indicia that is a sentence segment including a noun, a verb, and a preposition and, therebeneath, a strip of hook-and-pile material. The system further includes a packet of letters of the alphabet, each provided on surfaces having a backing of a hook-and-pile material, each of the surface proportioned for press-fittable placement upon and within the strip on the article of clothing to, when positioned upon the strip, form a second indicia that is an object or object phrase of the preposition to complete a sentence including the sentence fragment of the first indicia.

Abstract: An electromagnetic field deflecting garment made up of a dry knitted conductive fabric (2) with conductive filaments (3) disposed in parallel fashion, edged with a lattice conductive fabric (4) with filaments (5) disposed in a criss-crossed pattern, an electrical circuit (10) able to disperse the electromagnetic signal coming from the garment being connected to said fabric (4).

Abstract: A use of apparel is provided as a device for communication of the wearer's divided loyalties between the teams through incorporation of both team's colors and optionally their logos in one garment. The invention is adaptable to all forms of apparel.

Abstract: A garment for carrying body armor including a shirt body having a front portion, a rear portion, and a neck portion is disclosed. A plurality of pockets is formed on the front portion where the plurality of pockets is stacked upon each other. A pocket is also formed in the rear portion. At least one body armor insert is positioned within each of the pockets. The plurality of pockets includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel is secured to the front portion of the shirt body in order to form a first pocket, the second panel is secured to the first panel in order to form a second pocket, and the third panel is secured to the second panel in order to form a third pocket. The first panel is removably fastened to the shirt body via complementary hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A therapeutic article of clothing is provided which is useful for the therapeutic application of pressure at certain pressure points throughout the human body. The clothing contains regions or pouches containing pellets at strategic locations which, when worn, aligns and centers the pouch over the pressure points where upon pin-point pressure can then be applied to the body by pressing on the pellet.