Abstract: An infant sleeping cap adapted for multi-functional use is disclosed, the infant sleeping cap includes a veil having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an elongate portion extending therebetween. The veil is attached to a stretchable band, and is adapted to (i) obstruct the peripheral and frontal vision of an infant to promote sleeping; (ii) block the sun from direct exposure to the infants eyes; and (iii) block ultraviolet and other harmful radiation from the rear-portion of the infant's neck. The infant sleeping cap can be positioned for wear in a variety of orientations.

Abstract: A wrap and cover-up device can be conveniently stored and transported in a handbag while not in use and quickly accessed for use over a person's clothing or exposed skin to provide warmth and/or coverage when the need arises, all while remaining undamaged and substantially wrinkle free. The wrap and cover-up device includes an elongated piece of fabric capable of being compacted for storage and extended for use while remaining substantially wrinkle free, sized and configured when extended to fit laterally around at least a portion of a torso of a person. Also included is a container for receiving and maintaining the piece of fabric in the compacted state, whereby the piece of fabric in the compacted state fits within the container and the container with the compacted piece of fabric therein fits into the handbag.

Abstract: An athletic scarf includes a flat, pliable, substantially rectangular body having a first end and a second end and a top end and a bottom end, and a facing surface and an opposing interior surface, bounded by the first and second ends and top and bottom edges. An inner strip is fastened to the interior surface to form a strip of material having a smaller area than the interior surface that runs coextensively with along the length of the interior surface and holds a removable heat pack. First and second ends of the rectangular body are joinable to form a tube sized to fit around a wearer's neck.

Abstract: The neck warmer includes a collar fabricated from warm, soft material and having free ends provided with hook and loop fasteners to allow the collar to be fastened closely around a wearer's neck. The collar has a slight V-shape at its front. Ornamental pieces can be optionally attached to the front of the collar to create a desired fashionable effect.

Abstract: A protection device, system and/or method including a protection body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the lower edge of a wearer's headgear. In some implementations, the protection body portion may be triangular and the connecting of the device to headgear may include a removable connective component is located at the apex of a second edge and a third edge of the protection body portion at the farthest point from the headgear.

Abstract: A head scarf has a main body and a lining that are made of flat planar flaccid fabric. It has a crown for covering a wearer's head and a tail that hangs down from the rear of the crown. The lining has front and rear margin areas attached along their lengths to the main body. The end points of the front margin area of the lining are flush with the end points of the crown portion of the main body. The lining has its greatest length, measured longitudinally, in a central longitudinal plane of the scarf. The length of the lining fabric measured between the front and rear margin areas is greater, by differential amounts that decrease progressively toward the end points, than the linear distance between the front and rear margin areas to enhance the ability of the scarf to conform to the shape of a wearer's head.

Abstract: A unisex, one size fits all decorative head covering specifically designed as a protective barrier and maintenance item for those who have dreadlocks, braids, extensions, micro braids, naturally long hair or any other hair style which extends down the back below the neck line. Due to the fact the head covering is relatively inexpensive and can be produced in a wide variety of graphic patterns and colors allows for use by a wide variety of users.

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: A two ply head covering in the form of a triangular scarf or babushka in which a weft of hair is secured to extend directly from the front edge of the babushka between opposing inturned forward edges of the babushka.

Abstract: A head covering is described that is positioned on a head of a wearer to retain the wearer's hair in a desired position. The head covering comprises a hooded cap and an extension. The hooded cap includes a pair of ties and a set of straps. The hooded cap is secured to the head of the wearer using ties. The extension connects to the hooded cap on one end and includes an opposing distal end portion with a free terminal end. The extension includes a pouch and a flap. The pouch defines a first aperture in proximity to the hooded cap and a second aperture in proximity to the flap. A passageway is defined between the first aperture, the extension and the second aperture. The flap and pouch include connectors for the optional connection of the flap and pouch to secure the second aperture in a closed position. At least one strap is connected to the extension. The straps are constructed to secure the extension and hair together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a garment or article of clothing that is tubular in shape made of stretchable woven material and fits around the wearer's neck for protection or insulation from the cold weather. Without removing the garment, the wearer can reconfigure the manner in which the garment is worn so that it protects or insulates more or less than its original configuration. The wearer can configure the garment to protect or insulate the neck only; neck, ears, and face; or neck, ears, and head. The garment is designed with decorative graphics and patterns to increase the aesthetic value by becoming an integral part of the wearer's overall wardrobe or outfit.

Abstract: Veil systems for providing camouflage and methods for making the same are provided. The veil system can include a base substrate having a first side and a second side with a first camouflage pattern printed on the first side of the base substrate. The veil system can also include an outer mesh having a first side and a second side with the first camouflage pattern printed on the first side of the outer mesh. The base substrate and the outer mesh can be connectable so that the first side of the base substrate faces the second side of the outer mesh and the first side of the outer mesh faces outward. The first camouflage pattern on the first side of the base substrate substantially aligns with the first camouflage pattern on the first side of the outer mesh. The outer mesh provides visibility from the second side through the first side of the outer mesh to permit observation beyond the veil system.

Abstract: An adjustable scarf having two or more layers of fringed fabric enclosing a drawstring running lengthwise from end to end. The drawstring protrudes from the scarf near the scarf's midpoint and at the ends. By pulling the drawstring at the scarf's midpoint and locking the drawstring with the provided cord lock, the scarf is readily converted to a pom-pom for use at sporting events and the like.

Abstract: A head wrap or scarf assembled from two parts joined on a seam line. Each of the parts is a single layer thick with more slippery fibers on one side and less slippery fibers on the other side. The parts are joined with the more slippery side of one part and the rougher side of the other part facing toward each side of the scarf so that when the scarf is folded, one outward facing surface is slippery and the outward facing surface is rougher.

Abstract: A head wrap or scarf in a single layer having a first side that is more slippery against another surface and a second side that is rougher and less slippery than the first side. The single layer is formed of two fibers of two different materials with a greater proportion of a first slippery fabric toward the first side of the head wrap and a greater proportion of rougher fabric toward the second side of the head wrap.

Abstract: A dual-purpose neck gaiter includes a hollow cylindrical gaiter body that has two insertion holes near one of two openings thereof, and an elastic cord member inserted through the insertion holes of the hollow cylindrical gaiter body for tying up one end of the hollow cylindrical gaiter body for enabling the dual-purpose neck gaiter to be used as a beanie. A first connector and a second connector may be respectively provided at the two ends of the elastic cord member for detachably joining the ends of the elastic cord member together.

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 dorag head covering including tie straps attached at the front region and being tied around the head. The front region includes a flap which is shaped generally as an inverted V triangle. The straps extend laterally off the front such that upon pulling on or tying the tie straps, the head covering is tightened down on the head, and the V-shape of the flap draws the head covering down.

Abstract: A multi-function garment is disclosed. The multi-function garment composed of a piece of fabric or woven material having a substantially rectangular or trapezoid shape, and fasteners mounted along at least one side of the fabric or woven material. The multi-function garment generally has a size and a width-to-height ratio that allows a wearer to comfortably use the garment as a hood around the wearer's head or a shawl around the wearer's shoulder without significantly stretching the fabric or woven material. Moreover, the garment is sized such that, when used as a scarf around the wearer's neck, it would give a collar or turtle neck appearance by simply fastening some or all of the fasteners.

Abstract: A Structured Scarf is a scarf with a sewn in collar and a plurality of pairs of adjustable flexible fasteners attached to the neck and front torso areas. The adjustable fasteners enable the scarf to keep the neck and torso warm and give the appearance of a traditional full sweater without the bulk when worn under outerwear. The fasteners allow you to adjust the scarf for easy comfort in varying temperatures. The dimensions of the scarf can be varied to suit different purposes.

Abstract: A bandanna for use at sporting events, for example is disclosed. One or more graphics are located on a piece of material such that when the piece of material is properly formed into a bandanna and worn on the head of a wearer, the graphics are properly oriented. In one embodiment of the invention, the graphics and the location of the graphics are selected so that when the bandanna is properly worn on the head of the wearer, the bandanna emulates a football helmet of a sports team with the graphics orientated the same as on the sports team's football helmet. In addition to football events, the novelty bandanna can be adapted to virtually any sport as well as non-sporting events as well and may include various corporate logos as well as other graphics.

Abstract: A head covering is disclosed for covering and, preferably, obscuring the head such as with camouflage. The head covering may include a top portion such as a baseball-style cap, a first member or shroud that substantially covers the rest of the head other than one or more openings for a mouth and a nose, and preferably other than providing an opening for eyes such as an opening between the top portion and the first member. A second veil-type shroud is provided to cover the openings for the mouth and nose, is sized to be moved away from the mouth and nose while still obscuring the same, and is secured as to allow moisture from the face to be escape therefrom.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head. The head band member defines a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends. The head band member defines a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member. The apertures may be in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member. At least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture.

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 inside of the multifunctional prosthetic scarves are prepared with polyurethane templates that allow the wearer to attach strips of real human hair onto them. The scarves give a realistic appearance and a firm secure fit. The multifunctional prosthetic scarves fit well without a tight or pressured feeling on the scalp reducing humidity build up on the scalp which prevents the scalp from sweating and causing irritation to the skin. The multifunctional prosthetic scarves' comfortable and distinguished feel allows the wearer to adjust the appearance by providing an appearance of having a full head of hair. Other head coverings provide a simplistic appearance for the person who is going under chemotherapy but may be uncomfortable and appear artificial. Although the velcro hair may appear to provide some hair it is a small amount of hair it provides. These headwear accessories are constraining and do not allow the scalp any breathing room causing the scalp to sweat.

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: An improved scarf having weighted objects fixedly or removably attached to the ends thereof to provide a means for securing the scarf to a wearer's body without the need for means for securing the ends of the scarf together. The improved scarf also provides a hand-free means for carrying toys and an attractive means for encouraging people to wear a scarf. Further, the improved scarf provides a means to make a scarf more distinguishable so as to make it easier to identify.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel easy to use one size fits all headband and scarf combination, and methods of attaching the headband and scarf. A preferred embodiment has a rectangular or square sheet of material with a fold along one corner forming a large main sheet an a short sheet portion. An elongated headband can be sewn on an opposite side of the folded sheet of material along the fold line. A user can drape the short sheet portion over their head and attach the exposed ends of the headband together so that the attached ends are behind the user's head. The large main sheet can be draped over the attached headband. Alternatively, the main sheet can be draped under the attached headband.

Abstract: A garment includes a scarf, a first muff, and a second muff. The scarf is configured to be wrapped around a person's neck in the traditional manner. Each of the muffs include a pocket for generally receiving one of the hands of the person wearing the garment. The garment preferably includes a coupler for maintaining an abutting relationship between the muffs. The garment can also include first and second ornamental extensions that are respectively connected to the first and second muffs.

Abstract: A head wrap or scarf assembled from two parts joined on a seam line. Each of the parts is a single layer thick with more slippery fibers on one side and less slippery fibers on the other side. The parts are joined with the more slippery side of one part and the rougher side of the other part facing toward each side of the scarf so that when the scarf is folded, one outward facing surface is slippery and the outward facing surface is rougher.

Abstract: A head wrap or scarf in a single layer having a first side that is more slippery against another surface and a second side that is rougher and less slippery than the first side. The single layer is formed of two fibers of two different materials with a greater proportion of a first slippery fabric toward the first side of the head wrap and a greater proportion of rougher fabric toward the second side of the head wrap.

Abstract: The Koolonu is a combination scarf with a pocket that can be drawn up from the chest over the head to become a headpiece/ear cover. Invert the Koolonu on the head and the pocket becomes a visor. It is new by virtue of the width variation and the manner with which it is folded and sewn at its ends forming a storage pocket. This unique process creates a convertible apparel item for fashion and utility. Made of knitted yarn or any such flexible material, It begins with a square, tapers in equally 45 degrees to the neckband width (50% of square end width). Neckband length (determined by neck circumference) continues then tapers out equally 45 degrees to form a second square of identical size to the first. The squares are sewn together on two sides at 90 degree angles to each other forming the pocket. The Koolonu can be made for any age or gender, of lighter or heavier materials and for dolls, teddy bears or other toys. It can be worn around the neck, ears and head.

Abstract: A multifunction headband comprising a main body portion and a plurality of appendages extending from the main body portion. In this embodiment the main body portion is configured to cover a portion of the back of a user's neck, and the plurality of appendages is configured to secure the headband about a user's head and neck. This embodiment comprises a first ear protection appendage and a second ear protection appendage, which are each configured to cover one of the user's ears and a portion of the user's head. This embodiment further comprises a first neck protection appendage and a second neck protection appendage, which each comprise a free end and are configured to cover a portion of the user's neck.

Abstract: A head scarf, formed of a main body and a lining, has a crown for covering a wearer's head and a tail that is adapted to hang down from the rear of the crown. The lining has front and rear margin areas attached to the main body. In a central longitudinal plane of the scarf, the length of fabric between the front and rear margin areas is greater, by a differential amount, than the linear distance between the front and rear margin areas to enhance the ability of the scarf to conform to the shape of a wearer's head. Corresponding differential amounts exist in longitudinal planes parallel to and spaced from the central longitudinal plane, and they decrease progressively from a maximum near the central longitudinal plane to about zero in longitudinal planes most distant from the central longitudinal plane. The front margin area of the lining is attached to the front margin area of the body by a convex line of stitching that establishes the differential amounts.

Abstract: A bandana for holding a particulate breathing filter over the mouth and nose of a wearer which includes a fabric panel with an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper edge, and at least first and second sides depending downwardly from the upper edge. The upper edge includes an upper elastic strap with first and second ends extending beyond the panel material sufficiently to tie or fasten the bandana around the head of a wearer. Attachment apparatus is disposed on the inner surface of the fabric panel so that a particulate air filter pouch having complementary attachment apparatus can be attached to the bandana.

Abstract: The “sun shawl” is an article of clothing that will be used out doors at various events which take place in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. “My sun shawl” is made up of a multicolored sun screen material capable of blocking out 90% of the suns harmful rays. The sun shawl has a thin 12 gauge wire sewn or bonded into its front to support its hands free function. The sun shawl may or may not have colored art design's painted on it, which may or may not include various flags and their colors from all over the world.

Abstract: The corset to relieve the cervical spine includes the head strap (1) and the waist strap (5). The head strap is fixed over the forehead and the waist strap around the body. The head and the waist straps are mutually connected with strips that can be adjusted to the height of the person using the corset. The strips are to limit bending of the head forward and to the left and right, as well as its rotation around the vertical axis. This produces a significant fixation that enhances effects of eccentric contraction of the deep neck muscles. This, in turn, at head bending or rotation, significantly diminishes aggravating effects to the cervical spine. With regard to the strip construction, there are three corset embodiments: corset (A) with buckles (10) on strips, corset (B) with holes (15) on strips, and corset (C) with buckles and holes on strips. The strips may be connected to a cap or head scarf instead of the head strap.

Abstract: A bandana device for use by a vehicle rider wearing a helmet, to protect against dust impingement on the face, whereby when the bandana is applied to the wearer's face and the corners are brought together at the rear of the wearer's neck and below the lowermost rear edge of the helmet, the components are then positioned to be pressed together to retain the bandana tensioned over the wearer's face, and to exclude entrance of dust and dirt beneath the bandana.

Abstract: A towel adapted to be wearable over the head with a wearer's cap or hat to protect the head from unpleasant weather conditions such as cold, wind, dust and ultraviolet (uv) rays. The towel has an opening dimensioned to receive the crown of a headgear. A size adjustment means attached to the edge of the opening enables to releasablely secure the towel body onto the headgear. The body portions determined by the opening when the towel is worn comprise at least one horizontal portion which is wide enough to cover a visor or a brim and at least one vertical portion which is long enough to drape at least over the shoulder. The horizontal body portion is capable of expanding coverage outwardly from the wearer's head along the visor or the brim, and the vertical body portion is capable of increasing coverage downwardly to the upper body.

Abstract: A facemask assembly includes a cloth panel that has a front side, a back side, a bottom edge, an upper edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The front side has a generally convex shape. The panel has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are positioned generally between the first and second lateral edges and nearer to the bottom edge than the upper edge. A securing apparatus is attached to the panel and is configured to releasably secure the back side of the panel to an outer surface of a hardhat liner strap.

Abstract: A method of making an article of headwear comprises forming a first fabric member such that a first intermediate portion extends between a first end portion and a second end portion. The method further includes forming a second fabric member having a first edge opposing a second edge and extending between a third end portion and a fourth end portion. Additionally, the method includes attaching the third end portion and the fourth end portion to the first intermediate portion so as to define a first opening and an opposing second opening between the first fabric member and the second fabric member. The first edge of the second fabric member and the first end portion and the second end portion at least partially define the first opening, while the second edge and the first intermediate portion define the second opening. Another aspect includes an article of headwear formed by this method.

Abstract: A warming scarf has front and rear panels assembled to create an insulating air pocket when the scarf is worn. The front panel is larger than the rear panel and the excess fabric is gathered and pleated at the scarf's edges to “pouch” the fabric and form the air pocket.

Abstract: A versatile scarf includes an elongated rectangular neckband portion, a large half-fan shaped flap connected to one side of the neckband portion and a small half-fan shaped flap connected to another side of the neckband portion forming draping portions, and a loop coupled between the small flap and the neckband portion. Both sides of the scarf have the same configuration, therefore the scarf is completely reversible. The scarf can be securely tied by pulling the large flap through the loop between the neckband and the small flap, without using other fastening means. Depending on how far the large flap is pulled, through front or back loop, from top or bottom of the loop, re-looping or not, and depending on which side is showing and the position of the scarf, numerous stylish and distinctive appearances can be achieved. The dimensions of the scarf can be varied to suit different purposes.

Abstract: Headwear that tightly fits the head of the user to protect the head and the hair of the user. The headwear is composed of two parts: a body and a band. The body is made from three panels and a back flap. The body has a hem to conceal and hold the band. The band is composed of elastic with cloth on the ends to facilitate tying.

Abstract: A hair retaining device for placement on a head comprises an annular, elasticized portion for adjusting to heads of varying sizes and for encircling a wearer's head, said headband having an upper edge and a hair retainer gathered at and extending upwardly from said upper edge of said elasticized portion and terminating at a generally circular retaining lip.

Abstract: A head covering with an attached whistle. The generally square head covering has a top edge, a bottom edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, a front surface and a rear surface. A relatively narrow channel is present inside the covering near the top edge. The channel begins at a left opening in the left side edge and ends at a right opening in the right side edge. A long cloth cord extends for a first distance outside the head covering, through the channel and for a second distance outside the head covering. The cord has a first end that is free, a second end that is attached to a whistle, a left knot near the left opening and a right knot near the right opening. The left knot and right knot prevent the cord from slipping out of the channel while a user is in motion.

Abstract: A patterned scarf having a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer which are interwoven along the edges. The scarf has colors and/or patterns which are formed by weft threads their inserted spaced-out between warped threads of the same color. The warped threads are a textured yarn composed of chemical fibers.

Abstract: A combined bandana and goggles for protecting a portion of a head of a user from exposure to the elements. The combined bandana and goggles includes a goggles assembly being designed for engaging the head of the user for being positioned over the eyes of the user to inhibit exposure of the eyes to the elements. A cover assembly comprises a head member coupled to a band member. The band member is designed for being secured around the head of the user whereby the head member extends over a top of the head. The band member engages the goggles assembly to maintain positioning of the band member of the head of the user. The head member is designed for inhibiting thermal heat loss through the top of the head and inhibiting contact of the top of the head with the elements.

Abstract: There is provided an article of headwear to be worn over the head and ears of the individual encircling around the circumference of the individual's neck, and extending down a portion of the individual's chest. The article is formed by connecting two, generally double layered strips of fabric. The upper portion gradually increases in diameter to below the ears, with the diameter being thickest at the spaced points of attachment to the lower portion creating a central opening at the back of the individual's head. The lower portion gradually decreases on both ends and is used to secure the device through a passage way or a wrap method. The article provides protection and warmth to the covered areas and fulfills the function of a headband, ear warmer and scarf with one device.

Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gasses to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.