Abstract: An inventive hockey pad with a recoil plate added to the pad to protect the internal padding by spreading impact loads, giving the pad longer performance life. In the preferred embodiment, the recoil plate is constructed of flexible carbon fiber that returns to its original shape. This property of the recoil plate effectively forces the pad back into its original shape after it is flexed.

Abstract: A palm protector with finger loop assemblies comprises strips of material suitable for use as a hand wrap and arranged in an articulated configuration having a shared overlay region secured by a reinforcing adhesive strip, with the strips in the articulated configuration forming finger loop openings the size of which is associated with a measurement of a finger of a user.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating component. In particular, the impact shell is comprised of a lattice structure on the posterior side of the shell that protrudes from the shell and allows the impact attenuating structure to be offset or spaced from the posterior surface of the shell in at least a middle portion of the shell. The amount of protrusion of the lattice from the posterior surface of the shell reduces as the lattice extends from a middle portion of the shell outwardly towards a medial and/or lateral portion. The lattice structure provides improved impact attenuation characteristics and increased structural strength while reducing materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove structure 10 comprising a glove 11 and at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C suitable for being applied on the dorsal portion 11A of at least one phalanx area of at least one finger portion I, II, III, IV, V of the glove 11. According to the invention said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is made of rigid material and is shaped so as to cover the dorsal portion 11A and the side portions 11C and to leave uncovered the palmar portion 11B of said at least one phalanx area. Said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is adapted to transmit along a path surrounding said at least one phalanx area compression forces acting on said at least one phalanx area. According to the invention, the glove structure 10 comprises at least one patch 21A, 21B, 21C made of microfiber material.

Abstract: A garment for warming a first arm and a shoulder of a wearer includes a sleeve configured to receive the first arm of the wearer and substantially cover the first arm of the wearer. The garment does not including an opposing sleeve configured to receive a second arm of the wearer. The garment further includes a compression adjustment arrangement provided on the sleeve. The compression adjustment arrangement is configured to change a level of compression provided by the sleeve to the first arm of the wearer.

Abstract: An orthopedic pressure device comprises (a) a semi-rigid or rigid main body configured to contour the curvature of a portion of a wearer's anatomy, (b) an adjustable strap for securing the main body to the wearer, and (c) a displacing mechanism disposed in the main body for applying perpendicular force to the soft tissues of the wearer. The displacing mechanism comprises a lace and tensioning system for adjusting the perpendicular force to the soft tissues.

Abstract: A detachable wrist coach has a detachable sheet of football plays in a transparent pocket joined to a sweatband by hook-and-loop fasteners. The detachable sheet can be separated from the sweatband so that the sweatband can be cleaned without degrading the transparent pocket or getting water into it. One or more flaps with transparent pockets can be attached to the detachable sheet by a hinge that multiple pages of plays may be viewed by opening the flap. The flap is held down by a second hook-and-loop fasteners with a lower peel strength than the sweatband's hook and loop fasteners so that a top flap can be opened without removing the detachable sheet from the sweatband.

Abstract: An article is provided that includes a core including a plurality of triangular core members. Two or more edges of each triangular core member are each attached to respective edges of other triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members by respective hinges in a plurality of hinges. Each hinge in the plurality of hinges joins respective edges of a respective pair of substantially adjacent triangular core members in the plurality of triangular core members, is of a length to provide an offset between the pair of triangular core members, has a thickness less than thicknesses of the pair of triangular core members, and is integrally connected to the pair of triangular core members.

Abstract: A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible.

Abstract: When air is supplied by an air pressure regulation part to bellows 211 through 213 of finger joint motion facilitation parts 110j (where j=1, . . . , 5), the bellows 211 through 213 expand approximately in the shape of circular arcs, since annular grooves on the side of the bellows 211 through 213 opposing a joint are elastically restrained by elastic members 241 through 243. Due to this, the bellows 211 through 213 cooperate, and exert force in the rotational direction to flex the first through the third joints of a finger from their extended states. Next, when air is exhausted from the bellows by the air pressure regulation part, the bellows 211 through 213 contract. Due to this, the bellows 211 through 213 cooperate, and exert force in the rotational direction to extend the first through the third joints of a finger from their flexed states. The forces generated in this manner are transmitted to the joints by transmission members 231 through 234.

Abstract: A protective sports glove including a vent opening and an arched panel extending upward and over the vent opening. The glove can include a breathable material that extends across the vent opening to provide improved air flow to and from the interior of the glove. The arched panel can arch above the vent opening, and optional breathable material, so as to form a void under the panel, thereby providing impact protection to the wearer's hand while still enabling air to circulate through the vent opening to the wearer's hand. The arched panel can be configured to flex or bend when the hand is brought back toward the wearer's wrist or forearm, yet provide resistance to that backward movement to eliminate and/or reduce the overextension of the hand and wrist.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam, a polyurethane/polyorganosiloxane foam, and a polyurethane foam polyurethane/polyorganosiloxane foam material are disclosed and described herein. The materials are formed in the presence of a polymerization reaction initiator (an isoprenoid compound), and a polymerization reaction accelerator. The polyurethane foam is formed from an isocyanate and a polyol. The polyurethane foam polyurethane/polyorganosiloxane foam material comprises the polyurethane foam which is cross-linked to the polyurethane backbone to a polyurethane/polyorganosiloxane foam. Optional gelling agents, emulsification control agents, reinforcement fillers, cross-linkers, reinforcement polymers, rubber reinforcers, silk proteins, emollients, stabilizers and colorants are also described. The polyurethane and polyurethane-polyorganosiloxane foam materials exhibit a high degree of flexibility, resilience and excellent impact absorption.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for stretchable night visibility bands for people and animals with a inner band consisting of a primarily stretchable material, an outer band consisting of a night visibility material, a way to attach the inner band to the outer band, a means to interchange said inner bands and said outer bands and a way to close the inner band around an object. A preferred embodiment includes further an outer band made of a night visibility material fabricated of least one of the following: a reflective, a florescent or a glow in the dark material and backed with a material such as VELCRO that attaches to the inner band, A preferred embodiment includes the element of inner band consisting of a stretchable material with a looped surface such as Velstretch™.

Abstract: The invention provides sleeves for wearing with sleeveless shirts and tops.

Abstract: A flexible, multi-layer glove, including a liner, a glove shell having at least one of a knitted fabric or a flame-treated leather; and/or a floating barrier layer, that includes a plurality of attachment tabs, disposed between the glove shell and the liner, wherein the plurality of attachment tabs attach the barrier layer to the liner and to the glove shell and/or a floating insulation layer is disclosed.

Abstract: A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible.

Abstract: A chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer and including a plurality of tethers extending between the first tensile member layer and the second tensile member layer. The chamber may include stitching through the tensile member in a stitched region. When the chamber is pressurized with the pressurized fluid, a substantial majority of the first tensile member layer is separated from the second tensile member layer by a distance that corresponds to a length of the plurality of tethers. In addition, the first tensile member layer is held in contact with the second tensile member layer by the stitching in the stitched region, thereby forming an area of the chamber having a reduced thickness relative to adjacent portions of the chamber.

Abstract: A protective athletic garment that provides cushioning effect to areas of wearer's body and shock absorbing capability, while keeping resistance to impact and collision during activities. The garment comprises an article of clothing which covers a portion of a wearer's body and a protective element attached into areas susceptible to injury. The protective element is preferably formed of a base layer of polyurethane shock absorbent foam and a top layer of thermoplastic polyurethane foil including flex zones and raised elements to provide high abrasion resistance and low friction sliding ability during falls. The protective element comprises ventilation holes and a plurality of grooves to stitch the protective element to the garment to create any style of garment. The protective element can be used for different portions of the wearer's body by varying the shape and/or size of the protective element to accommodate a variety of human body portions.

Abstract: A disposable tubular wrist/arm protector includes at least one longitudinally extending flap in the direction of the longitudinally extending axis of the tubular assembly. The assembly having a substrate having at least one layer. The flap may be formed by folding portions of the assembly laterally inward. The flap may have at least one layer. A longitudinally extending elastic gathering member is attached to the unattached portion of the flap. The elastic gathering member contracts and raise the flap to form a side barrier, thereby an “O” shape is formed by the unattached portion of the flap in the tubular shape wrist/arm protector. The assembly may be absorbent, may be non-absorbent or partially absorbent and non-absorbent. The main focus of absorption and/or a protective barrier is the entry area of a wrist/arm protector, the flap acts as a block to the interior and/or exterior of the wrist/arm protector to absorb or repel as needed for its purpose.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an apparatus to prevent hyper-flexion of a joint that can include a sleeve having a first end and a second end and an upper portion and a lower portion, a first pad, the first pad being associated with the upper portion of the sleeve and configured for positioning within the included angle of a joint, a second pad, the second pad being associated with the upper portion of the sleeve and configured for positioning within the included angle of the joint, where the first pad is spaced apart from the second pad by a distance, and an angle of engagement, where the angle of engagement is a predetermined angle at which the first pad engages the second pad to resist further motion and to prevent hyper-flexion of a joint.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand covering with tactility features. The tactility features of the hand covering enable the wearer of the hand covering to have improved dexterity and tactility while wearing the hand covering and performing various tasks. In one embodiment, the hand covering includes a conductive member that can be used with an interface of an electronic device.

Abstract: The limb supporting system is an on the go wrist support pad that is designed to give the user cushion and support while free you move from PC to laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing without pain and discomfort often associated with such movements. Made from soft stretchable elastic that conforms to any size wrist giving you total comfort during repetitive computer use.

Abstract: A performance enhancing glove for use with sports tools, such as baseball and softball bats, golf clubs, and tennis racquets. The present invention includes a tapered pad located on the palm of the glove which, when gripping a sport tool, forms a cone-like feature around the tool, increasing grip and swing speed of the tool by correcting the grip of the athlete. The taper starts at its maximum thickness just under the fifth metacarpal-phalangeal (MCP) joint and ends at a minimal thickness just under the second MCP joint. The pad is also tapered from the palm starting at the distal palmar crease, with maximum thickness and tapering to minimum thickness at the top of the MCP joints. A second pad runs along the side of the glove against the pinky and acts to separate the athlete's hands when both hands grip the tool.

Abstract: A protective sports glove including a vent opening and an arched panel extending upward and over the vent opening. The glove can include a breathable material that extends across the vent opening to provide improved air flow to and from the interior of the glove. The arched panel can arch above the vent opening, and optional breathable material, so as to form a void under the panel, thereby providing impact protection to the wearer's hand while still enabling air to circulate through the vent opening to the wearer's hand. The arched panel can be configured to flex or bend when the hand is brought back toward the wearer's wrist or forearm, yet provide resistance to that backward movement to eliminate and/or reduce the overextension of the hand and wrist.

Abstract: A hand wrap includes a knuckle cover sheet, and an elongate wrap body that is adapted to be wrapped around a hand and a wrist of a user. An attachment strap connects the knuckle cover sheet with a proximal end of the elongate wrap body. A fastening mechanism fastens a distal end of the elongate wrap body to itself to secure the hand wrap in place around the hand and wrist of the user while in use. The invention further includes a method of use of the hand wrap to wrap the hand and the wrist of the user.

Abstract: A thermal protector is provided for reducing the risk of burns associated with the handling of hot objects. The device has an elongated body with a pair of mitt style hand pockets disposed at opposing ends. The mitts protect a wearer's hands while the elongated body acts as a barrier between a hot object and the skin of a wearer's forearms. Disposed within the hand-shaped pockets are multi-chambered hidden pockets. These pockets have lengthwise chambers adapted to hold pens, kitchen utensils, and the like. When the device is not in use, it may be folded in half and hung by a handle. In the stowed position, the multi-chambered pockets are upright, enabling insertion and retention of objects.

Abstract: The present invention is a glove formed with a palm portion having a section of the material forming the palm portion cut out or away from the palm portion and replaced by a replacement section formed of a stretchable material. The replacement stretchable material section has an area or shape significantly different from that of the cutout section removed from the palm portion, but has an outer periphery that corresponds in length to the length of the cut out portion. Thus, the replacement section, when attached to the periphery of the cut out portion of the palm portion, is attached thereto in a tensioned or stretched configuration to provide contouring to the palm portion of the glove in conformance with the shape of a hand of the individual. This significantly reduces wrinkling and/or bunching of the palm portion when the hand is extended or contracted from the relaxed position.

Abstract: A hockey or lacrosse glove comprising a cuff and a hand receiving portion having a palm sheet, a dorsal sheet extending longitudinally from a proximal end located adjacent the distal end of the cuff to a distal end that is, in use, located generally above the proximal articulation of each finger, and four finger gussets, each finger gusset having a distal end for covering the distal end of the finger. The glove also has at least one protector extending to an end located generally above the distal end of the finger gusset and comprising a single pocket and a padding element contained in the single pocket, the padding element defining at least one flexion zone such that, in use, flexing of the player's hand or finger imparts movement of the padding element.

Abstract: A hockey or lacrosse glove comprising a dorsal sheet extending longitudinally from a proximal end proximate the distal end of the cuff to a distal end proximate the proximal end of each finger gusset and extending transversally from a medial end to a lateral end, the dorsal sheet having a maximal length measured between its proximal and distal ends and a maximal width measured between its medial and lateral ends; and a dorsal protector covering the dorsal sheet. The dorsal protector comprises a single pocket mounted to the dorsal sheet and occupying at least three-quarters of the maximal length of the dorsal sheet and at least three-quarters of the maximal width of the dorsal sheet and a padding element contained in the single pocket, the padding element comprising a flexion zone.

Abstract: A motorcycle glove structure comprises a system for protecting the fingers, made with a double layer of plastic, the first layer of which is injected directly and coextensively onto a flat part made of leather or similar material or fabric. The second layer made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic is injection-molded over the first layer and preferably has projections opposite the minor knuckles. The structure also comprises a shield which is made of impact and abrasion resistant plastic applied to the back of the hand and which has at the front portions shaped so as to mate with projections formed at the end of said second layer for protecting the fingers, said co-operating projections being positioned opposite the major knuckles of the hand.

Abstract: A protective digit shield for a protective sports glove, the shield having a hard chassis portion and an energy absorbing portion forming a hinge. The chassis portion provides an arcuate channel in which the thumb/digit is received. The chassis is segmented along the longitudinal axis to provide a proximal portion and a distal portion corresponding generally with the proximal and distal phalanx bones of the thumb/digit. A resilient, energy absorbing element along the channel provides separation between the chassis and forms a living hinge such that the chassis can rotate. The energy absorbing element may also include a damping element along opposing edges at the segmented joint to absorb and dissipate forces and prevent hyperextension. In an alternate embodiment, the energy absorbing element is replaced with a connection cable for connecting the portions of the chassis.

Abstract: A protective device has a thumb connector and an index finger connector with a protective member extending therebetween. The protective device is designed to protect the thumb webbing region surface of a liquid proof heat resistant glove or mitten as a spit from a rotisserie oven is drawn atop the protective device. The device may be adjustably connected to the glove or mitten. The protective member may have a generally corrugated shape permitting the spit to transition easily atop it. Further, a living hinge may be provided as part of the protective member allowing it to be formed into a V-shaped channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove structure 10 comprising a glove 11 and at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C suitable for being applied on the dorsal portion 11A of at least one phalanx area of at least one finger portion I, II, III, IV, V of the glove 11. According to the invention said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is made of rigid material and is shaped so as to cover the dorsal portion 11A and the side portions 11C and to leave uncovered the palmar portion 11B of said at least one phalanx area. Said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is adapted to transmit along a path surrounding said at least one phalanx area compression forces acting on said at least one phalanx area. According to the invention, the glove structure 10 comprises at least one patch 21A, 21B, 21C made of microfiber material.

Abstract: A protective hand covering has a membrane to cover the palm surface of the hand, leaving the small finger exposed and having first, second, and third extended finger portions over palm surfaces of proximal and middle phalanges of ring, middle, index fingers, and having an extended thumb portion extending onto the palm side of the proximal phalanx of the thumb. A loop accepts the thumb and secures an edge of the extended thumb portion against the base of the thumb. Elastic bindings along edges of the finger portions of the membrane define holes for ring, middle, and index fingers. The elastic bindings urge the first, second, and third extended finger portions against palm side surfaces of proximal and middle phalanges of ring, middle, and index fingers. A cross strap extends across the dorsal side of the hand for releasable elastic tensioning.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting fingers from an injury caused by axial trauma, such as may result during participation in fast pitch softball, includes a finger shield comprising a portion that extends over the end of a wearer's finger. The finger shield is coupled to a palm-plate, which is for being disposed adjacent to the wearer's palm, via a coupling portion. The coupling portion is disposed between the finger shield and the palm-plate for transferring a substantial portion of the force of a significant impact occurring at the end of the wearer's finger to the wearer's palm via the palm-plate.

Abstract: There is disclosed an eating utensil design for providing comfortable control of certain food. A user of the utensil can grasp the utensil which has at least three digit elements for grasping food. An example of the three digit elements are in the form of three channeled compartments for receiving a person's digits or digits. Any three digits or digits can be used such as the thumb or the four other digits. The most common implementation includes using the thumb in one channel, and the index digit and the middle digit in two opposing channels. Thus an eating utensil is provided that allows comfortable and efficient manipulation of food while shielding the digits from sauces and that can be quickly and single-handedly grasped for use and released.

Abstract: A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment comprises: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the nonbody-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user.

Abstract: Lightweight and flexible personal protective padding systems for the protection of joints, bones and muscles, where one embodiment includes a hard outer shell structure as shielding, a gas filled compartment or bladder to stabilize the system and absorb and disperse impact energy and/or a web structure suspended across opposed peripheral edges of the outer shell and between the shell and user's body to absorb energy and to provide ventilation. Hybrid structures include both the bladder and web structure.

Abstract: An appendage wrap having a sequential set of graphic instruction steps printed across the length of the wrap on one or both sides for explaining and illustrating how a user is to apply the wrap to a specific appendage. Each individual instruction step is readily visible to the user and is easily discernable as the wrap is unrolled and wound around the appendage. Text instructions provide concise directions to the user. Simply illustrations of the appendage (hand graphics) provide a visual reference to the user for the direction and location where the wrap will be wound. Arrows are used to visually guide the user as wrap is unrolled and wound around the wrist.

Abstract: A method of protecting a participant user, participant player, players, referee, official, coach or spectator from skin contact with an exposed connector by isolating the connector of a sports glove, such as hockey, lacrosse, cricket, baseball and other sports gloves, which includes a front palm portion having a serpentine array of finger stalls for insertion of fingers therein, and a back portion which is attachable to said front palm portion by a connector, such as a zipper. The method includes the step of removably covering the zipper connector with a fly cover having an attachment end and a free end, wherein further lifting of the free end of the fly cover exposes the zipper for participant user engagement therewith.

Abstract: A protective shield for protecting a user's hands or feet from harmful ultraviolet rays when a coating composition applied to the user's fingernails or toenails during a manicure or pedicure is cured by an ultraviolet curing system. The protective shield includes a thin elastomeric or polymeric sheet of material impregnated with an ultraviolet blocking composition. The protective shield is provided with five or more slits, allowing the ends of the user's digits to be inserted through separate slits, ensuring that only the user's fingernails or toenails would be subjected to the ultraviolet rays produced by the ultraviolet curing system, while protecting the user's hands or feet from the ultraviolet rays. The protective shield is designed to cover a user's hand or foot while allowing the user's fingernails or toenails to protrude from separate slits provided near the end of the shield, while the slits rest firmly under the cuticles of the user's fingernails or toenails.

Abstract: A joint protector for protecting a human user's knee or elbow from injury is provided with an internally hollowed body formed of a shock absorbing foam material; two opposite sleeves formed of fabric and sewn to a periphery of the body; two flexible inner tubes disposed in the sleeves respectively; and a plurality of plastic cords disposed in each inner tube. The joint protector can increase resistance to slip when it is worn on the knee or the elbow.

Abstract: A device and method for protecting the nails on a hand or foot from discoloration during a skin tanning process. The device is a one-piece “nail glove” configured to only cover the distal ends of the fingers or toes, while leaving the rest of the hand or foot exposed for the skin tanning process. The glove, which may be produced in the form of a low-cost disposable unit, is made from one or more materials, preferably UV resistant, and in some embodiments also biodegradable. The glove will be applied to the tips of the fingers or toes prior to the skin tanning process, kept on during the skin tanning process, and then removed afterwards. Various low cost materials and methods of producing and dispensing the device are also taught.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cushioning medallions, methods of making and methods of using, particularly cushioning medallions comprising a relatively low durometer viscoelastic polymer gel, for use in gloves or on the body.

Abstract: A knuckle protection device for covering and protecting an individual's knuckles includes an elongate body section including an interior segment for covering and protecting the individual's knuckles and end segments to be secured to the inner surface of an individual's hand when the interior segment is covering the individual's knuckles. A plurality of transversely spaced apart attachment strips are joined to and extend outwardly from an elongate side edge of the interior segment and are positioned to be received between fingers of an individual's hand and secured to the inner surface of the hand when the interior segment is covering and protecting the individual's knuckles.

Abstract: An injured musculoskeletal structure is mobilized relative to a juxtaposing support structure surface to isolate the injured musculoskeletal structure from forces transferred from adjoining musculoskeletal structures in order to alleviate pain, discomfort, inflammation, and further injury associated with such transferred forces.

Abstract: A training device for preventing a user from clinching their fist. The device may include a rigid body having a palm portion and a finger portion. The rigid body may cover the metacarpo-phalangeal joints of the hands, preventing the user from bending the knuckles.

Abstract: A cover adapted to be worn over a user's limb to shield a cast from water exposure includes a shell formed of a single layer of a flexible, water resistant and breathable material. The shell surrounds an interior of the cover, including a lower interior chamber and an upper interior chamber. An open top end communicates with the upper interior chamber and is sized to permit passage of the user's limb and the cast therethrough and into the upper and lower interior chambers. A cinch strap with a releasable securing mechanism closes the open top end around the user's limb. An inner cuff separating the interior chambers includes an elastomeric opening that fits snug against the user's limb, above the cast, and can be tightened using a secondary cinch strap and cooperating fasteners. A segment of water absorbing fabric on an interior surface for absorbing moisture and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective glove, which has different polymer layers arranged in a multi-layered polymer composite material. According to the present disclosure, the protective glove contains polyvinyl alcohol and a protective layer on top of this containing a fluorinated elastomer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a protective glove of this kind. The combination of various polymers and their arrangement in the polymer composite material achieve a powerful protective action against a multitude of chemical compound classes while simultaneously producing advantageous mechanical properties.

Abstract: A flexible material includes a plurality of separate resilient elements joined to a flexible, resiliently stretchable substrate. Such a material is suitable for providing protective war for human and animal bodies. Preferably, the elements includes a foam material such as a closed cell polyethylene foam and the substrate includes a knitted fabric. In an advantageous embodiment, a second flexible substrate is bonded over the elements to sandwich them between the two layers of substrate.