Abstract: [Problem] There are provided an antislipping tape having an excellent antislipping effect, and comfortable to the skin, and textile products including the antislipping tape. [Means for Resolution] Using a filament yarn A with a single filament diameter of 10 to 1000 nm, a cloth having a woven fabric structure or a knitted fabric structure is obtained. Using the cloth, an antislipping tape is obtained. Then, using the antislipping tape, textile products such as brassiere are obtained.

Abstract: There is provided headwear comprising, a crown defining an opening for receiving a head of a wearer, an actuator configured to receive an application of a force, and a force transmission member coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to effect, when a head is received within the crown, and relative to the head received within the crown, a change in disposition of the force transmission member to any one of a plurality of conditions in response to an application of force to the actuator, wherein, in at least one of the plurality of conditions, an operative surface of the force transmission member is bearing against a surface fraction of the head received within the crown.

Abstract: A reversible garment with a warming side and a cooling side is comprised of a double knit fabric including a first face and a second face. The garment is reversible such that either face may be worn on the exterior of the garment. When the first side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a heating effect by trapping air and body heat while wicking moisture to the outside of the fabric. When the second side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a cooling garment by accelerating moisture movement across the fabric. Indicia are provided on the garment to indicate whether heating or cooling effects will be provided in the first-side-out configuration and the second-side-out configuration.

Abstract: The clothes, apparel, or garment, whether it be pants, jeans, trousers, shorts, a skirt, a dress, a shirt, a hat, socks, sweatshirt, jacket, bikini, swim suit, bra, or any other possible item of clothing that has, or could have a pocket as part of the clothing, whereby a pocket as part of a garment has an opening for gaining access to the interior of the pocket. The pocket may include optional closure means or flap for closing the exterior of the pocket. The interior of the pocket may provide the full functionality of a normal pocket, but in addition, may have a second opening (which may take any number of forms, shapes, or sizes) within the interior of the pocket for gaining access to the wearer's body, and wherein the second opening may be closed using one or more buttons, snaps, clasps, zippers and/or laces or other closure means.

Abstract: A headpiece having a first section and a second section separated along a fold-line. The sections have a decorative design printed thereon and are cut from a piece of material such that a top edge and bottom edge have the shape of the decorative design. The first section has a tab extending from the top edge that is received within a slit on the second section. A strap extends outwardly from the side edge of the second section and has at least one slit that receives a tab that extends outwardly from the side edge of the first section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cervical spine and neck supporting device for stabilising the spinal symmetry of a user when seated, comprising, a head garment comprising a band of material for surrounding a user's head, and a back flap comprising a head garment-cooperating end attachable to the head garment and a free end on which the user sits; wherein in use with the band of material surrounding the user's head and the head garment-cooperating end of the back flap attached to the head garment, the back flap is of sufficient length to allow the user to sit on the free end, in order to put the back flap under tension thereby restricting movement of the user's head and neck to stabilise the user's spine.

Abstract: A head covering bonnet with an opening for the head and an elastic spandex band below the opening for holding the bonnet to the head. The spandex band is of a width so as not to apply high localized pressure on the hair, and spandex is not rough or abrasive when stretched, unlike typical elastic material which becomes rough and possibly abrasive to hair when the elastic is stretched.

Abstract: Articles comprising garments with at least one opening layers are included. The articles may include an elastic polymer composition such as a film, a melt or an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Weighting garment and orthotics are provided for improving balance. In particular, adjustable balance evaluation systems are used to determine placement of a weight to improve a subject's balance. These evaluation systems may be used to create customized garments for enhancing or improving balance. Described herein are customized garments for enhancing balance. Methods of creating customized garments enhance balance from the adjustable balance evaluation systems. Methods and apparatus further include eyeglasses with weights and testing methods to improve vision.

Abstract: A customizable costume designed to look like a magazine cover and to be worn by a wearer such that the wearer appears to be a part of the magazine cover. The costume includes a panel having a hole cut therethrough, a plurality of attachment points and at least one channel disposed on at least one edge of the panel, at least one flexible strap passing through the plurality of attachment points configured to affix the costume to the wearer, and an internal frame affixed to the panel in the at least one channel, the frame configured to provide rigid support for the panel.

Abstract: A head covering garment designed for medical use comprising a single piece of flexible, insulating material sewn together to form a generally bag shaped article of clothing which is worn about the head of a medical patient functioning to prevent latent heat from escaping the patient's head area covered by the garment. The garment is easy to place about the head of the patient, is comfortable to wear, stays securely about the head, and can be packaged for sale in a generally flat condition.

Abstract: A system of modular, detachable cushions having surfaces containing hook and/or loop fasteners that fasten to mating loop, open weave or hook surfaces to define adjustable, conformal contoured support surfaces at user contact surfaces and appliances producing fatigue and/or abrasion (e.g. automotive seats, chairs, compartment walls, desks, footwear, helmets, tools etc.). The cushions can include air, elastomer, fabric, fiber, foam, liquid, gel, and/or rubber cushioning materials or combinations thereof arranged in envelopes, pads, cavities or tiered assemblies. The cushions include surfaces fitted with one or more layers of cushioning materials or envelopes of cushioning material and one or more regions of fastener materials that mate with interconnecting fasteners at the contact surface or appliance.

Abstract: A support hat for maintaining a person's head upright. The support hat is comprised of a fabric cap for snugly engaging the person's head and a support strap passes through spaced openings in the back of the cap, and the strap has two tether ends that extend from the spaced openings for securing the cap to a seat back. The support strap tethers are releaseably secured together with a fastener inside the cap whereby the cap may be released from the tethers so that the cap may be worn independently of the support strap, leaving the support strap secured to the seat back. A bottom annular hem is provided in the cap with an annular band of stiffener material secured therein and fully therearound. This keeps the hat from distorting and sliding off the head of the baby, child, infant, or person with disability.

Abstract: A multi-functional wrap comprising an elongated tube of fabric material having mating fastener elements at opposite ends. The tube can be wrapped around one's head forming a head covering with a bun portion in back. It can also be wrapped around one's head and neck or used in a variety of ways.

Abstract: An article of headwear to treat an infant's persistently maintained head position with respect to rotation about the cranial-caudal (head to toe) axis, seen in conditions such as plagiocephaly (baby flat head) and torticollis (wry neck). The headwear both permits and encourages an infant with a preferred head position to volitionally turn his or her head in several positions thereby promoting head and neck rotation and development of a naturally shaped cranium, thus treating or preventing torticollis and plagiocephaly respectfully. The infant headwear generally includes a head receiving member and positioning guide member. The head receiving member is placed on the infant's head and allows strategic placement of the positioning guide member. The positioning guide member increases the ability of the infant with a flat region to turn his or her head by re-establishing a round contour, and selectively increases cutaneous pressure in order to balance the variables influencing the infant's preferred head position.

Abstract: Camouflage articles are formed of arrangements of portions of different colors. The lighter colored portions or parts thereof are formed of reflective ink in that particular color. This arrangement provides the article with a camouflage appearance, altering depth perception by animals in daylight, and reflectivity at night for safety.

Abstract: The present invention provides several preferred embodiments and variations of head coverings that may be worn by both males and females, men, women, boys and girls, that come to provide alternatives to the heretofore traditional head covering worn by the general public as well as by the observance communities of the world, as well as those who prefer to cover their head as a result of sensitivity to scalp or hair due to therapeutic treatments (chemo or otherwise) sun and/or wind damage causing cosmetic concerns and or hair loss. Multiple use head coverings that also contemplate being part of or attached to other main body garments or parts there of, such as collars, blouses, jackets and the like.

Abstract: An article and method is disclosed having a yarn knitted into a fabric panel including a base plurality of rows, a descending plurality of rows, and an ascending plurality of rows. The panel having interior and exterior surfaces, a first and a partially adjacent second margin. Included is an aperture therethrough from the interior to the exterior, the aperture is disposed in a portion of the first and second margins. The aperture forms an aperture periphery, wherein the descending and ascending rows correspond to the aperture periphery and the first and second margins correspond to the base rows. The descending rows each decrease by at least a stitch from the base rows and the ascending rows each increase by at least a stitch from the descending rows, wherein the aperture periphery forms a smooth transition from the exterior to the interior while having no reduction in panel stretching flexibility.

Abstract: A headpiece having a first section and a second section separated along a fold-line. The sections have a decorative design printed thereon and are cut from a piece of material such that a top edge and bottom edge have the shape of the decorative design. The first section has a tab extending from the top edge that is received within a slit on the second section. A strap extends outwardly from the side edge of the second section and has at least one slit that receives a tab that extends outwardly from the side edge of the first section.

Abstract: An impact-protection safety structure is provided for a headwear, including an impact protector formed by a knitted resilient net lining having a suitable thickness and fixed at a suitable location on an inside surface of the headwear to serve as padding, whereby when the head of a wearer is subjected to impacts, proper buffering and protection are ensured so as to realize safety and protection against impact to the head after the headwear is worn.

Abstract: An apparatus to reduce the effect of coughing or sneezing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pad having a configuration that conforms to a general outline of a person's nose and mouth region. The pad includes a bottom having a first side and an opposing second side, an absorbent material disposed on the first side of the bottom to receive byproducts of a cough or a sneeze, and a peripheral wall extending from the bottom substantially upward and around the periphery of the bottom. The peripheral wall is configured to prevent escape of the byproducts from the pad.

Abstract: A hat member has a lower rim with a scarf attached thereto which extends between the temple areas around the back of the head. The scarf has an eye edge proximate the lower part of the eye sockets and extends from there to an area proximate the juncture of the neck with the torso or trunk. The scarf is loose and has folds under the chin so that a coat or other outer garment can be positioned and closed there over without restricting movement of the user. The scarf extends from the rim down proximate the nape of the neck to protect the back of the head and the rear of the neck. The hat member has a crown into which the scarf member can be positioned and stored while the hat is being worn. In turn the scarf may be moved between a stored position in the crown of the hat member and a deployed position removed from the crown and deployed over and about the head of the user.

Abstract: Adjustable headwear with an integrated flexible cord coupled to the lower crown portion of the headwear. The flexible cord is used to adjust the size of the headwear, and is also used to secure a wearer's hair when the wearer forms their hair into a ponytail. A fastening device clamped to the flexible cord is used to tighten the headwear on the wearer's head.

Abstract: A garment, such as a shirt, shorts, socks, or a hat, is disclosed for efficiently cooling an individual by water evaporation, thereby reducing perspiration, dehydration, loss of electrolytes, and discomfort. The garment includes at least one property that is intentionally non-uniform, so as to concentrate and retain applied water in areas where enhanced cooling is desired. Variable properties include structure, density, composition, texture, type and/or quantity of additive substances, included fabric layers, and degree of contact with a user's body. A source of water can be included, for example in an attachable container. The container can be compressed, water can be pumped, or compressed air can push water from the container. A pump can be actuated by hand or by natural movements of a user. A drinking port can be included, and a pouch can hold a removable, water-absorbing and water-releasing insert that can be pre-wetted and/or pre-cooled.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: A cylinder head garment comprising an rectangular elongated body and a rectangular tuck band at top portion. The garment is formed by attaching tuck band to partially cut folded side. Full seam on opposite is sewn any remaining unconnected edges to partially cut fold are sewn after tuck band is attached Next rectangular head band and satin piece is attached to upper portion of body. Finally, the bottom is completed by threading a string or a means to gather same. Alternate formations include placing lattice holes on body to accommodate lacing with a string and a mechanism around the circumference to gather and release material to change the length prior to attaching the tuck band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a head gear. The object of the invention is to increase the functionality of the head gear concerning playing and security features. To achieve said object the head gear comprises a whistle attached to it.

Abstract: A costume assembly has one or more structures such as headgear structures, body structures or single composite structures. Each of these structures has at least one foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation. Each frame member can include fabric material covering the frame member to define a panel. A fabric shell can be attached to the at least one frame member, with the fabric shell defining an interior for accomodating the body and head of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headwear in which some panels of a visor part are adhered and sewed to each other and thus a wrinkle resulted from conventional simple sewing is prevented and an aesthetic sense is more increased. The headwear according to the present invention includes a crown part which is a main body of the headwear and made of a plurality of panels; and a visor part attached to lower front part of the crown part, wherein at least one panel of the panels of the crown part is fabricated so that two panels are overlappedly coupled and an adhesive sheet is inserted between the two overlapped panels to adhere the two panels, and an outer panel of the two panels is cut out in a shape according to user's intention and an inner panel is seen through the cut-out portion, and a sewing line is formed along a periphery of the cut-out portion of the outer panel.

Abstract: Headgear having a headpiece formed to cover a wearer's head, and an appendage attached to the headpiece, to which at least one attachment piece is captively secured. The headgear has a curtain with multiple appendages bearing multiple attachment pieces. A tail piece can be interposed between the headpiece and the appendage, and attached to the headpiece, to the appendage, or to both. The tail piece may be unitary or subportioned, and may include constituent ribbons, threads, strings, or strands. The headpiece and the tailpiece may be made of one panel of material or multiple panels, which may be different material. The appendage is a ribbon, thread, string, or strand. An attachment piece is captively secured to an appendage which, in turn, are attached to the headpiece or to the tail piece. An attachment piece can be a bead, a bangle, a trinket, or a feather.

Abstract: A hairpiece product includes a wig releasably attached to a hair accessory. The hair accessory can be a headband having an outer surface and an inner surface. A strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband, and a strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior of the wig's support structure. The strip of loop fasteners can be sized for complementary engagement with the strip of hook fasteners attached to the headband. The strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband with an adhesive, and the strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior surface of the upper segment with an adhesive.

Abstract: A cap device for providing warmth to the head of a person including an outer cap having a water impervious outer surface and sized to fit over the hair of a person, a liner located inside the outer cap, the liner being sized to contact the hair of a person, and a heat source including a crystalline compound capable of exothermic reaction with water. The preferred heat source is calcined calcium oxide and a powdered zeolite in a ratio of from about 14 to 20 for calcium oxide and from about 7 to 10 for powdered zeolite.

Abstract: A fashionable hooded garment having an integrated cap and visor.

Abstract: A disposable medical bib that attaches around the neck of the patient on one side is disclosed. It not only protects the patient's chest from unwanted substances, but also includes a headrest cover and, optionally, the headrest itself. The medical bib can also optionally include a hairnet to contain the patient's hair. An alternative embodiment of the invention includes a pocket on the chest portion of the bib to collect unwanted substances, as well as a pocket on the headrest cover portion to hold items such as a headrest. A portion of the bib can be elongated to cover the midsection of the patient.

Abstract: This product is made for people of all ages and is to be worn to bed in order to preserve your hairstyle. The Wrap Snap Cap stays intact leaving the hair with a smooth and healthy appearance for the next day. Finally, people everywhere will be able to get a fill night sleep without fixing and rewrapping their hair. Never again will you have to worry about it falling off while you sleep.

Abstract: A multi-piece convertible scarf. An inner head-scarf and an outer shoulder-scarf that can be styled separately or connectively to provide multiple styles in an all-in-one fashion.

Abstract: The invention provides high definition litho appliqué and emblems manufactured from appropriate fabric, such as 100% polyester twill or micro fiber material, which has been sublimated with a high definition photograph-quality print. The high definition litho appliqué and emblems are cut into the desired shape and optional affixed to a garment. The invention further provides processes for producing the same.

Abstract: A head support system, comprising a seat cover having a front portion and a rear portion that terminate at a bottom end. The front portion comprises first and second loop padding. Headwear comprises first and second earpieces. The first and second earpieces have third and fourth loop padding thereon. Double-sided hook padding attaches onto the first and second loop padding, and the third and fourth loop padding respectively. Restraining means are used to restrain an infant or toddler's head in an upright position with comfort to the infant or toddler.

Abstract: A headband device includes a headband member having two end portions, an endless resilient strap, and a coupling or attaching device for detachably and changeably attaching the endless resilient strap onto the end portions of the headband member and for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changeably attached to or disengaged from the end portions of the headband member and thus for allowing the endless resilient strap to be changed with the other new straps when the previous resilient strap has been broken or damaged. The attaching device includes two fastening members attached to the end portions of the headband member for detachably securing the endless resilient strap to the headband member.

Abstract: My invention the Locks Down is a head covering consisting of: a hooded portion that sits on top of the wearers head, a back portion containing a pocket/passageway for the hair/braids to pass through, middle and bottom straps positioned on the back portion of the invention to hold the hair/braids in place. The method of application of this invention is as such: the wearer puts their hand through the passageway grabbing their hair and pulling it through the passageway. Then the hooded portion is pulled towards the top of the wearers head and positioned on top of head. Next the straps on the hooded portion are tied behind the wearers head securing the invention in place. Then the middle and bottom straps are snapped beneath the pocketed portion of the invention, between the back of the wearers neck and the invention keeping the hair/braids secure. The invention can be made from many different materials, such as cotton, leather, terry cloth and water resistant fabrics.

Abstract: A headgear to be worn around head for personalization, customization, representation, and affiliation. The headgear includes a base made of flexible material, a front made of flexible material which is attached to base, application method for wording, and Velcro hook and loop strips for securing around head.

Abstract: A retractable hat tether apparatus for a hat having a cap portion is provided. The tether apparatus includes a guide base movably mounted to the cap portion for movement thereof along a fixed path between a first position and a second position. A flexible tether includes a first end and an opposite second end thereof mounted to the guide base. A bottle opener device is mounted to the first end, and is configured to function as a conventional bottle opener. The bottle opener device includes a clip member for releasable attachment to the cap portion.

Abstract: A head worn apparatus with an adjustably attached mirror that allows for hands free close vision self-application of medication, cosmetics, inspection of the skin and teeth and similar uses. It has an adjustable head band a pair of generally parallel multiple segmented spaced-apart appendages between which is a cross-member on which the mirror is located and is able to rotate 360 degrees about an axis perpendicular to the cross-member and is able to also rotate about the axis of the cross-member. The appendages can rotate about the connection to the head band at each joint of the adjoining appendages.

Abstract: A dorag head covering of one continuous piece of material including opposite tie straps extending sideways out from a front region for being tied around the head. Since the dorag is made of one continuous piece of material, its front region is smooth and seamless. With no seam in the front region of the dorag, no seam line impression forms in the hair after the dorag is removed. The rear region is formed of two flaps seamed together at neighboring edges to form a cap. The blank for forming the dorag is described and a method for forming the dorag from the blank is described.

Abstract: An improved head ornamentation such as a mask, cap, hat or headdress which is designed to be supported by a wearer's head and is moveable relatively thereto by the wearer's body movements or a mechanical device controlled by the wearer.

Abstract: A method of wearing a hat is accomplished by providing a hat with a crown and a brim projecting from the crown. A hole is provided in a sidewall of the crown and a hole in the brim. The hat is positioned on a wearer's head and the hair of the wearer is passed through at least one of the holes of the crown or brim. A hat is also disclosed having a crown with a sidewall that defines a central opening for receiving a wearer's head. A brim projects from the crown. The brim has a hole configured for allowing passage of the wearer's hair therethrough.

Abstract: A sweatband and a headwear having improved wearing comfort by increasing elasticity thereof. The headwear including a wearing portion put on a wearer' head, a visor portion connected to the wearing portion, a sweatband connected in the wearing portion and having a core sheet and a covering portion for covering the core sheet, wherein the covering portion is made of a fabric, the fabric is formed by crossing a plurality of weft threads and a plurality of warp threads, the plurality of weft threads or the plurality of warp threads include a stretch yarn, and the fabric is cut such that the stretch yarn is oriented in parallel to a circumferential direction to the wearing portion.

Abstract: A headband (10) is provided as a unitary body comprising a top portion (20) and two side portions (30). The side portions (30) include curvilinear ear portions that generally follow a contour behind an ear of a wearer. The top portion (20) may include a non-planar surface that faces the head of the wearer, providing space between the headband and the head of the wearer and allowing the hair of the wearer to “lift” away from may include hinges (42) in the joints between the top portion (20) and side portions (30), allowing the headband to be folded. Other features may be included to provide comfort, convenience, security of fit, or aesthetics. The headband may be comprised of any material, including synthetic or natural such as, but not limited to, an elastomer or foam. The headband may be translucent, transparent, or opaque.

Abstract: A safety helmet lining emitting far-infrared radiation is mounted inside a safety helmet and has an active layer and ceramic powder. The active layer is mounted inside a safety helmet. The ceramic powder is installed on the active layer and is made of material that is capable of inherently radiating far-infrared rays that can penetrate deeply into a human body and resonate with cells to activate cells and accelerate metabolism. Further, far-infrared rays also have proven utilities of deodorization and bacteriostasis. So, activity of bacteria propagating in the lining of a safety helmet can be effectively inhibited and bad smell emitted from people's heads after wearing the safety helmet often can be effectively mitigated by the far-infrared rays radiating from the ceramic powder.

Abstract: A sun hat has a curve visor, two supporting members secured on the visor, two sliding members, and a pair of eyeglasses; each supporting member has a holding recess on a rear side, and an elongate hole right in front of communicating with the holding recess; each sliding member is linearly displaceable along a respective elongate hole with a base part thereof being held in the holding recess, and with a hollow protruding part sticking through the elongate hole; the eyeglasses have a curved front part, and a connecting part on each temple thereof, and they are connected to the sliding members in an angularly displaceable manner with the connecting parts being held in respective hollow protruding parts of the sliding members; therefore, the eyeglasses can be pivoted from an in-use position to a not-in-use one, and adjusted in position.