Abstract: A perspiration absorbency product is in the form of a strip which can be removably attached to the inside of a shirt collar. The strip is composed of SMS polypropylene. The base of the strip has a back side with pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed thereon. The adhesive is selected so that the strip can be secured readily to the inside of the shirt collar, so that it does not readily detach through normal wear, and so that, upon removal of the strip, little to no residue remains on the inside of the shirt collar. The SMS polypropylene structure of the strip results in less friction against the wearer's neck by the front side of the strip, while allowing for sufficient absorbency to trap oils and other stain-inducing compounds from perspiration within the strip, thereby protecting the shirt from “ring around the collar.

Abstract: The moisture absorbing fitness garment with protective pockets is provided with a sheet of waterproof material sewn to a secondary material that is sewn to the outer surface of two side portions of the garment to form pockets for holding valued items. The side portions overlap the pockets to form flaps. Securing strips are sewn to the flaps for opening and closing the pockets. The pockets are waterproof to protect the valued items from moisture. A layer of absorbing material is sewn along the side seams and across the lower reverse front portion of the garment. The absorbing material is used for drying the face and hands of the user. Apertures are sewn in the bottom of the garment and are adapted to receive a drawstring that extends out of the apertures. The drawstring is linked by a plastic stopper clamp that is used to tighten the garment.

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: The present invention relates to protective fabric that protects first-response personnel, like firefighters, who rush into disaster areas immediately after such events occur. In particular, this invention relates to garments such as hoods (like a balaclava-shaped hood) made from a multi-layer protective fabric that includes at least two active layers, that may provide biological, chemical and fire protection to first-response personnel. The balaclava-shaped hood may be integrated with a protective mask to create fully-encapsulated protection. This protective fabric may include an inner layer, an active middle layer and an active outer layer. The inner layer may be comprised of a stretchable fabric. The middle layer may provide an adsorptive barrier to chemicals, such as terror agent, Mustard gas or other such agents. The outer layer may be comprised of a flame-resistant fiber-product.

Abstract: A garment adapted for attachment of a label subsequent to the substantially complete manufacture of the garment, where the garment comprises a joining seam between two garment components joined together to form a collar portion of the garment; and a strip which covers a portion of the joining seam, wherein a length of the strip is not attached on at least one side, thereby exposing the joining seam in order to facilitate the attachment of the label.

Abstract: A method for displaying a shrunk article of clothing includes the steps of providing a shrunk article of clothing entirely reduced in size obtained by subjecting an article of clothing having a single large size to a tying process and/or a shrinking process, the shrunk article of clothing having an entirely reduced size fixed with a tying string for performing the tying/shrinking process, and displaying the shrunk article of clothing with the tying string in a state that the shrunk article of clothing with the tying string is held in a predetermined shape without subjecting the shrunk article of clothing to a finishing process of removing the tying string from the shrunk article of clothing. Thus, a user can selectively subject the shrunk article of clothing to the finishing process to obtain a shrunk article of clothing with elasticity due to the tying process and/or the shrinking process as a final product capable of fitting a wearer of any size.

Abstract: A neck collar and method are described for a two-ply neck collar for attachment to a neck opening of a garment body to help maintain a proper shape along the neck line. In one embodiment, the two-ply neck collar is made of two strips of knitted fabric material. The two strips of fabric material is sewn together along the top edge portions thereof such that one strip is lying flat against the other strip to form a joined unit. The joined unit is then opened flat to define two side edge portions with the stitched portion disposed extending longitudinally between to the two side edge portions. The joined unit is folded after being opened flat such that the two side edge portions are aligned with the stitched portion facing outward, after which, the two side edge portions are sewn together to form a tubular unit. Finally, the neck collar is formed by turning at least a portion of the tubular unit over the stitched portion.

Abstract: A device for applying heat from a heating device to appendage of a wearer is described. The device includes a base layer including a pocket. The base layer is configured to accommodate the appendage of the wearer. The pocket is configured for removable insertion of the heating device so that when the heating device is inserted in the pocket and the device is worn by the wearer, heat from the heating device is applied to the appendage.

Abstract: A new and improved shirt is disclosed. The shirt of the present invention includes an adjustable neck which can increase or decrease in size as required by the wearer. The top fastener of the shirt is located at the top of the fastening panel, rather than on a neckband, allowing the edges of the shirt at the neck to slide apart when an increase in neck circumference is desired while the fastener remains closed. Additionally, the collar line of the present shirt is cut at an angle with the overlap and underlap aligned with the ends of a neckband (though the presence of a neckband is optional) and collar to present a neater, smoother look to the collar line of the shirt. In one embodiment, the shirt includes a placket front. The shirt can be worn either as a dress shirt or, in one embodiment, is a sport shirt when worn without a tie.

Abstract: A stretch garment for body slimming and health caring is made of fabric with good-stretch, light, thin, good-strength special treatment to help people healthy. The fabric comprises a skin layer, a middle layer and an inner layer. The skin layer is made of polyurethane (PU), thermal polyurethane (TPU) or artificial leather. The middle layer could be added the powder of far-infrared ray, curing of perfume and the oils of aromatherapy, anti-bacteria, herbs, medicines or the formula of negative ion to reduce people stress, and so on. The inner layer is made of warm-fiber fabric. Due to the combination, fats in a human body could be burn easily during exercise and the specific formula in the fabric could be absorbed through the skin or taking breath so that the garment could not only make people slim but also keep people's bodies health.

Abstract: An underarm perspiration collecting shield that is part of the construction of an undergarment. The undergarment, designed primarily but not exclusively for men, is comprised of a front and back torso section, sleeves that cover the upper arms, and a neck opening for the head. The perspiration collecting shield is constructed of three layers. The layer closest to the wearer's underarm is constructed of material consistent with that used to make the undergarment. The middle layer is constructed of absorbent material capable of absorbing a minimum of 2 fluid ozs of perspiration before becoming saturated. The middle layer is permanently bonded to a third layer of pliable waterproof material to prevent moisture from leaking through to the wearer's clothing. These three layers, as one item, are sewn into the underarm area of the garment, extending into the front and torso sections.

Abstract: A team jacket with sports logo that is of reversible construction. Different teams sports logos are on both the inner and outer surfaces of the jacket. The jacket may also be equipped with the names of players so that the jacket may be reversed to reveal a different player's name and/or number.

Abstract: Shirts may be fabricated with a minimal number of sewn seams utilizing a first circularly knitted fabric tube forming a shirt body and a second circularly knitted fabric tube forming shoulder portions and sleeves by orienting the tubes essentially transversely to one another and sewing one axial end of the tubular fabric of the shirt body to a side portion medially along the length of the tubular fabric of the shoulders and sleeves.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the fastening of the top button of a dress shirt comprises a latch member having a tab portion and a hook portion. The tab portion is adapted to be sewn to the button hole placket at the top of the shirt so that the hook portion may engage the top button.

Abstract: This invention provides a garment for a person to wear that will more efficiently remove heat from the person's upper body physical activities. The garment of this invention comprises a shirt member made of a fabric that can retrieve water from the surface of the body, the skin, such that the any amount of the heat contained in the removed water does not flow back into the body. The design of the garment of this invention has sides that have a curved, contoured or tapered shape that resembles the normal shape of a person's upper body. The contoured design enables the water removing fabric of the shirt to be in constant contact with the person's body. The invention has vented areas under both arm locations. These armpit areas retain the most heat and therefore require additional means to efficiently reduce the body temperature in those locations.

Abstract: The patch of the present invention provides a method for creating the illusion of an apparel wearer or other substrate, such as a vehicle or advertising medium of having a body tattoo. The patch has a top layer of material that includes a tattoo design surrounded by a bottom layer having a skin-toned or substrate matching colored background. The patch may be purchased with a pre-selected tattoo design permanently affixed to the background or removably fastened for replacement with a new tattoo design. The patch may also include material surrounding the skin-toned or substrate matching colored background. The surrounding material has a torn edge along the perimeter mating with the top layer to give the appearance of a tear within the material.

Abstract: The apparel of the present invention provides a method for creating the allusion of the wearer having a body tattoo. The apparel has an upper layer of material that forms the body of the apparel. An opening is formed within the upper layer to reveal or expose a lower layer of material attached at its periphery to the upper layer. The opening within the upper layer of material is formed by a jagged edge to give the appearance of a tear within the material. The lower layer is a different color than the upper layer of material and is preferably the same color of the wearer's skin tone to give the illusion that the torn area is revealing the wearer's skin. A tattoo is chosen by the wearer and added to the lower layer of material. The tattoo may be a permanent addition to the lower layer or may be removably attached to the lower layer.

Abstract: An improved hospital garment is herein disclosed. The garment is set forth in the context of a scrub top having a main body designed to extend from the shoulders to the hips of the wearer, short sleeves, two pockets located along the bottom of the main body, a V-shaped neckline, and a plurality of snap-type closures located at the front center of the garment to hold it closed. The hospital scrub top includes an improved fabric that weaves together two yarn types with at least one of the types being an elastomeric or hyper-elastic yarn such as LYCRA®, and the other being a synthetic or blend of natural and synthetic fibers such as cotton and polyester. This unique blend of polyester/cotton and elastomeric yarns creates a woven fabric having increased shape retention, versatility, and useful life (i.e.

Abstract: A woman's shirts having an omasum-inner-wall like textile structure, defined as a bulbous unit above a planar base, to render desired elasticity to a shirt. The shirt of this invention is excellent in resilient elasticity, original shape retainability and shape stability. The shirts of this invention is free size, one size fitting all. The shirt is much lighter than average women's winter shirts. Thermal insulation is adequate. Packing size is much smaller than comparable women's winter wear. The material for these shirts is composed of wool and polyester which are treated with hand followed by heat treatment with heat and moisture to make the omasum-like structure. The shirts of this invention emphasize the bodyline of women's breast and decorates the line with embossing to render a more sensual appreance.

Abstract: A combination of three images printed on a side of an object with the first image providing a frame around an opening into the object, a second image representing a selected theme, printed within the area surrounded by the frame, and a third image printed outside the area of the first image consisting of a humorous phrase related to the second image.

Abstract: An item of clothing, such as a coat, jacket, overcoat or the like, comprising: spacer elements which are arranged at least in an internal part of the shoulders of the item of clothing so as to generate an interspace between the shoulders of the user and the fabric which the item of clothing is made of; elements for venting warm air, produced by the user's body, that has risen in the interspace.

Abstract: A feeding tube accessible wearing apparel for giving a user a sense dignity and privacy during a medical procedure. The feeding tube accessible wearing apparel includes an upper body garment having a neck-receiving opening and arm-receiving openings and also having a front side with a hole being disposed through the front side; and also includes a flap member being attached to the front side of said upper body garment and being coverable over the hole.

Abstract: A novelty tank top derived from a man's undergarment. The inverted undergarment is worn over the upper torso of the wearer. The novelty tank top has an anterior pocket for carrying small items and a spandex liner that improves the functionality of the tank top.

Abstract: A system and method for allowing easy coloring or writing on the surface of a fabric item. The present invention involves the installation of a reinforcing material, such as a fusible interfacing, to the underside of an outer surface of a fabric item to be marked upon, such that a stable coloring or writing surface is produced. The coloring or writing may be done with washable markers or crayons, such that the markings may be repeatedly washed out and the fabric item re-colored or re-written upon. Borders, images, scenes or other graphics may also be placed on the outer surface of the fabric item to help indicate the reinforced area and/or to add to the appearance of the coloring or writing. The fabric item may be an article of wearing apparel or virtually any other item constructed of suitable material.

Abstract: Ergonomic garments are disclosed which provide a more three-dimensional fit than conventional garments. These ergonomic garments are characterized by seams which curve towards a plane of movement of the limbs of the wearer. Trousers are provided with legs having an outseam that curves towards a front longitudinal axis and an inseam that curves towards a rear longitudinal axis, or vice versa. Garments, shirts and blouses are provided with sleeves having one or more longitudinal seams that curve towards a longitudinal axis along the front or rear of the sleeve, coinciding with the plane of motion of the arm. Such garments provide more freedom of movement than conventional garments with straight seams.

Abstract: An article for communicating at least one message which includes a garment, at least one detachable message, and a securing mechanism for detachably adhering the at least one detachable message to the garment. The securing mechanism is selected from a perforated segment, a snap, Velcro, a button, a magnet, electrostatic forces, a rubber adhesive, and an acrylic adhesive. The garment is formed of a disposable material such as paper or a webbed material or a non-disposable material such as cotton, polyester, spandex, a combination thereof, or the like. Similarly, the at least one detachable message is alternately formed of with a disposable or non-disposable material.

Abstract: A shirt for a user wearing pants and for preventing sand from entering the pants when the user slides. The shirt includes a body, a pair of sleeves, a neck band, a shirttail, a front placket, and a flap that extends circumferentially and completely therearound and depends from where the body meets the shirttail. The flap has openings that align with, and allow passage through, of belt loops on the pants When the shirttail is in the pants and the belt loops extend through the openings in the flap, a belt is passed through the belt loops and overlies the flap, and when the belt is fastened, the belt presses the flap against the waistband of the pants and traps the waistband of the pants between the flap and the shirttail, and in doing so, prevents the sand from entering the pants when the user slides.

Abstract: A outerwear comprising of a front body cloth, a rear body cloth, right and left flank cloths having a predetermined width and right and left sleeve cloths, one edge of each right and left flank cloth is sewn to the front body cloth and the other edge of each right and left flank cloth is sewn to the rear body cloth such that each sewing line does not coincide with right and left flank lines, each of the right and left flank cloth is extended to the under-sleeve part sewn to the sleeve cloth; an elongation percentage of each of the front body cloth and the rear body cloth is set high in a horizontal direction thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device permitting taking tennis balls from shorts despite the tennis shirt being out, and this without interfering with the player. It is constituted by a system of male (1,1′) and female (2,2′) snap members which, when snapped together, leave a free space (4), thanks to cutouts (3f,3f′,3d,3d′), so that the player can take balls from the pockets of his shorts (5). The device according to the invention is particularly adapted for taking out tennis balls.

Abstract: A life vest for water sports is taught which is translucent to ultraviolet radiation and visible light. This allows the wearer to achieve uniform tan without having the harsh tan lines where the edges of a life vest would normally be. This allows an individual to enjoy both safety and tanning without having to make a choice between the two.

Abstract: A retroreflective garment constructed of flame resistant fabric. The garment is light-weight and can be single or double layered. Garments that can be constructed of flame resistant fabric with retroreflective elements applied thereon include garments such as, for example, shirts, pants, coveralls, jumpsuits, jackets, gloves, hats, etc. The flame resistant fabric has a coefficient of retroreflection of about 10 to about 500 candelas per lux per square meter. In addition, the retroreflective elements cover at least about 5 percent of the outer surface of the flame resistant fabric.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a means by which clothing may be made more effective in its role in assisting temperature regulation, by: 1) providing increased heat exchange by means of reduced insulation (herein defined as “lower insulatory capacity”) of temperature sensitive sites (11, 16, 14)—reducing insulation of temperature sensitive areas not protected by “fat pads”; and/or 2) providing for increased vapor exchange by means of specific ventilation of temperature sensitive areas (herein defined as “increased ventilatory capacity”)—allowing flexibility for rapid increases in heat generation owing to facility for improved vapor exchange e.g. the loss of excess heated air or humidity, by, for example, convection and evaporation of sweat from the surface of the skin.

Abstract: The present application describes an item of clothing whose length is to be adjustable, or which has a component part—e.g. legs, sleeves—which is to be adjustable, the clothing item comprising at least one line (4) running from a lower part (2) of the clothing to an upper part (1). The line (4) is pullable by the wearer to lift the lower part relative to the upper part. The clothing item has a pocket (3), at the upper part for receiving at least some of the length of the line after it is pulled so as to shorten the clothing, as well as line gripping means to hold the clothing in its shortened condition.

Abstract: A shirt which can be used to discreetly convey messages to other persons. The shirt includes a body and a collar which is foldable between up and down positions. A message on the shirt is hidden by the collar when the collar is in the down position. The collar can be raised to the up position to expose and communicate the message.

Abstract: The invention provides a stethoscope support assembled onto a garment to be worn by a medical practitioner. The garment is provided with a stethoscope bell holder pocket adjacent one shoulder thereof that is sized to slidingly hold a bell of a stethoscope. A first attachment component is connected to the garment adjacent a second shoulder thereof. A complementary attachment component is connected to the stethoscope in the area of its headpiece. The bell holder pocket and the first attachment component are assembled to the garment at respective positions so that when the stethoscope is worn, the transmission tube does not cause pressure to the neck of the medical practitioner.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising the steps of placing a first shirt on, placing a second shirt over the first shirt, and removing the first shirt while the second shirt is on. The method may be further comprised of playing tennis after placing the first shirt on and playing tennis after placing the second shirt over the first shirt and removing the first shirt while the second shirt is on. The first shirt may be comprised of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the shirt may have a first attachment device. The second portion of the shirt may have a second attachment device. The first attachment device can be attached to the second attachment device in order to attach the first portion to the second portion. The second attachment device can be detached from the second attachment device in order to detach the first portion from the second portion.

Abstract: An adjustable garment shirt for allowing different sized persons to be able to wear the shirt by allowing the wearer to be able to tighten and pull drawstrings together allowing multiple panel sections to cover different and varying sized bodies. Drawstring type laces criss-cross back and forth between rows of lace holes that are located on the edges of panels on the garment. The ends of the drawstrings can have hook and loop fastener ends that attach to different locations on hook and loop fastener rectangular patches located on the panels. The further along the fastener tie end is located on the rectangular patch, the closer the panels connect to one another. Extra flap materials can exist between the edges of the panels so that modesty of the wearer can be maintained.

Abstract: Garments and apparel that animate subsurface muscles, joints and tendons. The garments can include athletic wear such as leggings that conform to both the thigh and calf of a user and arm coverings that conform over the arm, and even over the torso of the body. Other applications can include dancewear, theatrical costuming, medical and therapeutic products. The garment can include seams about slits, each slit being parallel to one another running down the exterior sides of the leggings and arm coverings. Sewn to the edges of the slits, beneath the slits can be a sublayer elastic material having a different color and/or texture than the surface color and/or texture of the garment. Alternatively, instead of seams, the material can be formed from a chemically or another technically produced fabric that has designated stretch and non-stretch areas engineered at selected locations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a garment for use in the game of Rugby Union. It is primarily to be worn by a member of the tight five. The garment has handles positioned on the garment, oriented in locations so as to be gripped by another member of the forwards in scrummage play, to aid in the support of the scrummage formation.

Abstract: A patient garment having enhanced accessibility for easy accessibility to a patient by health care workers. The patient garment having enhanced accessibility includes a body covering. The body covering comprises a torso portion and two sleeve portions fixedly coupled thereto. The body covering has a front side and a back side. The torso portion has a neck opening therein. A plurality of elongate openings is in the body covering. A plurality of closure means selectively open and close the elongate openings. Each of the closure means is fixedly coupled to one of the elongate openings.

Abstract: A strait jacket including a front panel for positioning against the chest of a wearer and a rear panel for positioning against the back of a wearer. The front panel is disguised to look like the front of a conventional jacket. The rear panel is divided into side-by-side parts and has a releasable fastener joining these parts together. A pair of tubular sleeves for receiving the arms of a wearer is joined to the front and back panels and extends therefrom. The sleeves are sewn to the front panel so that a wearer cannot raise such.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shirt with a display of the upcoming schedule of an athletic team, wherein the display has blanks or fields that the wearer or shirt owner individual can fill in after each event to record information such as the winner and loser of the event, the final score, and the cumulative won/lost record of the chosen team. The information is recorded on the shirt using a washable, non-bleeding ink marker. Thus, the invention allows individuals to customize the shirt display after each event and wear the shirt throughout the season. At the conclusion of the season, the shirt can continued to be worn, or is suitable for framing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shirt with an incorporated necktie retainer. The cloth retainer is used to anchor two hanging termini of a necktie, so the ends don't encumber the wearer. The vertically directed retainer has a place for two button holes that slip onto the shirt buttons after passing through the longitudinal name tag on the back of the wider hanging portion of a necktie. The retainer has the same resemblance to the shirt in color, texture, material, design etc. because it is just the lower continuation of the button front. Namely the side with the holes where the bottom goes through, at the lowest portion of the shirt. The retainer extends two hole lengths below the end of the shirt front. There is an appropriate type of stitching that allows the retainer to be cut off and apart from the shirt without any loose frayed ends.

Abstract: An article of apparel including at least one predetermined segment which is capable of being opened furtively along at least a portion of its width by mechanical manipulation of a rigidifying material herein termed a stay (24). The stay (24) preferably comprises a pliable material. The stay (24) is affixed to the upper portion of the opening segment, which upper portion remains relatively static when the fabric is tensioned from a lower, middle or upper portion of the fabric whereby a display is revealed. The display may be on an insert (26) attached to the upper and lower edges of the opening segment and may also be provided without the insert (26) by an undershirt (40) in juxtaposition to the opening segment. A display may also be revealed on the epidermis of the wearer by the above mechanical manipulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides reflectorized and/or safety-colored work clothes. A reflectorized tee shirt is included, which may be a member of a layered set of safety clothing. Use of the clothing system of the invention avoids the problem of taking off a layer of clothing by first removing a safety vest, then removing, for instance, coveralls, then putting vest back on. In the invention, for example, as reflective coveralls are removed, then beneath is a reflective tee shirt, ready to provide continued safety visibility.

Abstract: A hockey shirt with a lower trunk opening, a neck opening and a neck guard associated with the neck opening. The neck guard includes a neck surrounding band of fabric, and a releasible attachment for changing the diameter of the neck guard to suit the needs of the wearer. In one embodiment the shirt includes sleeves, with cuff assemblies. The cuff assemblies include a slash guard retaining pocket and an elasticizing means, which in the preferred embodiment is the sleeve cuff itself.

Abstract: Clothing, headgear, or sacks and bags made ventilative and/or decorative by means of a linear cut which is provided on surface thereof and which is open or closed selectively to expose a cover lined to the linear cut or to conceal the cover inside. When the cover is ventilative and exposed outside, the clothing and others become ventilative, while when the cover is drawn at its surface with patterns, pictures, or letters and exposed outside, the clothing and others become decorative.

Abstract: A medical access shirt which includes a lower portion adapted to cover a person's torso, a right sleeve portion and a left sleeve portion connected to the lower portion. The upper part of the shirt includes front, back, right and left flaps. The front and back flaps are integral with the lower portion. Each flap has a top edge and a pair of side edges. Each flap has a top edge and a pair of side edges. The side edges of each of the front and back flaps have first releasable fastening elements for attachably engaging second releasable fastening elements at the side edges of the left and right side flaps so that the upper edges of the flaps form an annular collar and an access opening is formed between each pair of adjoining side edges of the flaps at the lower ends of the flaps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shirt with a collar attached thereto and a left-hand and a right-hand chest blank which close in the chest area with an underlap having buttons and overlap having button-holes. A reinforcement area is provided which is bounded in a substantially triangular manner by three edges; a first edge which is connected to the underlap or the overlap, a second edge connected to the collar and a third edge connected to the chest blank. There is a button or a button hole below the collar and the level with the first edge.

Abstract: A man's shirt is provided which is made of conventional woven non-stretch shirting material but which includes elastic elements woven therein at the shirt sides in the area of the torso. These elastic elements shape and sculpt the shirt in this area and prevent bunching and creasing of the shirt. A related method begins with a bolt of a basic shirting material with discrete sites at which the elastic elements are provided and uses computer-controlled cutting of the shirting material relative to these sites to provide component parts of the shirt which, when assembled together with other component parts, produce a shirt with designed-in shaping.