Abstract: A sock system for providing a sock for an undyed foot portion and a detachable dyed ankle portion to reduce irritation to a user's foot suffering from a foot malady such as athlete's foot. The sock system includes a foot portion and a least one tubular leg portion. A lower end of the leg portion is detachably attachable to the foot portion around the outer periphery of an opening in the foot portion adjacent the heel end of the foot portion. The foot portion comprising an undyed flexible woven cotton material while the leg portions comprises a dyed fabric material to suit the need of the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved women's stocking and stocking support that utilizes a stocking support belt encircling the hip area of the wearer having only one affixing point on each side and a pair of normally cut (elongated to the wearer's crotch) individual stockings, each of which is made of a stretchable nylon material, wherein each stocking is affixed, via stitching, to the outside hip area so that the stockings may be held in place comfortably for long, extended wear while remaining, because of the stretchability of the material, firmly and attractively in place between the crotch area of the wearer, the leg portions, and the hip areas. Other articles of clothing such as tank tops or bodysuits can also be used as support members for the stretchable hose.

Abstract: A long-legged sock is provided that includes a cuff section and a calf section incorporating a first elastic thread together with a basic thread. Also provided is an ankle section incorporating the first elastic thread and a second elastic thread together with the basic thread; an instep area incorporating the second elastic thread and a third elastic thread together with the basic thread; and a foot section incorporating the third elastic thread together with the basic thread.

Abstract: This invention relates to socks, and, more particularly, to socks having a complementary mate, which enable a pair of socks to be fastened together when not being worn or during laundering and drying.

Abstract: An improved sock wherein moisture distribution, wicking, evaporation and other phases of control are all managed by the sock construction. The moisture management sock has a toe portion knit of predominantly of hydrophilic yarn; a heel portion knit of predominantly of hydrophilic yarn; and alternating rings of hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarn located between said toe portion and said heel portion. Moisture absorbed from the wearer's foot by the hydrophilic yarn is transferred by wicking action into the hydrophobic rings and then to the leg portion to be evaporated therefrom.

Abstract: A sock sorting device comprising two clamping elements: the first having identifying indicia on its base and a plurality of solid posts extending therefrom, and the second having a corresponding plurality of internally hollow posts extending from a common base and each ending into sharp closed pointed ends. The interiors of the hollow posts comprise locking channels that are open at the base, extending through said base, and sealed at the closed pointed ends. In use, the solid posts can be received and permanently and fixedly secured in their corresponding locking channels using fastening means provided on the lateral surfaces of the solid posts and the lateral interior surfaces of the internally hollow posts.

Abstract: A breathable body wear garment of multi-layer construction for exercise and sports activities, the garment being constructed of hydrophobic materials and being perforated throughout its surface to encourage the moisture migration of perspiration away from the skin, while at the same time not contributing to the weight of the garment.

Abstract: A convertible stocking for use by dancers is disclosed. The stocking may be converted from a footed to footless stocking without changing the stocking. The stocking has a main tubular portion, a toe pocket portion, and a foot opening collar. The main tubular portion is knitted in a continuous, circular manner to form a substantially uniform knit tube having a border at one end. The toe pocket portion is knitted in a continuous, reciprocating manner onto about one half of the border of the main tubular portion using successive courses of yarn beginning with about one half the total number of knitting needles of the knitting machine and progressively decreasing the number of knitting needles used to knit each course and then increasing the number of knitting needles to about one half the total number of knitting needles thereby forming a knitted pocket over about one half the border of the main tubular portion. The pocket has a terminating edge.

Abstract: A machine washable cleaning slipper (10) comprised of an elastic structure (14) for securing the cleaning slipper (10), an upper covering structure (12) of machine washable material to protect the wearers foot from water, a cleaning component (15) made of absorbent machine washable materials fastened to the bottom of upper structure (12) with machine washable stitching (17), and upper absorbent panels (16) fastened to the sides and front top of upper structure (12) to provide cleaning abilities for floor boards and corners while protecting the wearer's foot and toes from water.

Abstract: A decorative cast covering for a full leg cast, comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical sleeve having an upper end and a lower end; and a first elastomeric band fixed to the cast covering adjacent the lower end. In this way, the lower end can be securely fastened by the elastomeric band to the bottom of the leg cast. The decorative cast covering further comprises a pocket secured along the generally cylindrical sleeve.

Abstract: Half sock, in general, can cover the anterior limb of a foot, leaving the heel bare. The half sock includes a sock housing with a rear opening for insertion of the foot therein. It is made of a suitably cushioning, durable, flexible, thermally-insulating and physically-proportioned material, for one illustration, a neoprene-containing material, for example, an about 3-mm neoprene material having a flexible nylon lining on either side thereof. The half sock can have, in essence, mirror image symmetry through an imaginary plane bisecting its top and bottom portions. It can include inwardly-directed front tapers to accommodate the big and the smaller toes of the foot, and include inwardly-directed rear tapers to accommodate the arch of the foot. It can be made of a one-piece web in a clamshell like pattern, having side edges butted and sewn together so that there is little or no bump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sock for wearing on a foot in a shoe, boot or the like.If shoes, boots or the like are worn by different users one after the other, as for instance at bowling alleys, ice rinks, ski slopes etcetera, users can contract diseases and the like.The invention provides a sock which is provided with an absorbent inner layer and an outer layer which contains an at least practically air and moisture-impermeable part.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.

Abstract: A sock pair or glove pair is disclosed having a first and a second sock or glove and at least one snap fastener. Each snap fastener has a male part, a female part, and two securing parts. At least one snap fastener is a retaining snap fastener. Each sock or glove has a U-shaped fabric tab folded over the upper or wrist edge of the sock or glove. The tab is retained on the sock or the glove by the male or the female part and one of the securing parts of the retaining snap fastener. The retaining snap fastener is located at a fastener distance from the upper or wrist edge of the sock or glove. The fastener distance is at least the fastener width and may be up to 2.5 times the fastener width. At least one of the tabs has an indicia indicating the source of the sock or glove. The inner and outer distal edges of each tab preferably conform to the shape of the snap fastener holding the tab on. The glove or sock pair is comfortable, durable, and particularly suited for inexpensive mass production by machine.

Abstract: A sock whose leg portion has wicking regions interspersed among fabric folds which are adapted to increase the effective surface area of the leg portion. The foot and leg portions of the sock may be constructed of the same material, such as synthetic, hydrophobic yarns, and formed in a unitary manner, either by weaving or knitting. The wicking regions may be formed using stitching along outer edges of a plurality of diamond shapes. Alternatively, the wicking regions may be formed by a set of first fabric bands, wherein the fabric folds comprise a set of second fabric bands, and the first and second bands alternate horizontally along a length of the tubular leg portion. The first fabric bands are preferably elastic or stretchable to maintain the first fabric bands in intimate contact with a wearer's skin.

Abstract: A sock knit throughout of at least one body yarn including an integrally knit leg portion and a foot portion. Additional yarn is knit in plated relationship with the body yarn in the ball portion of the foot, providing a thickened fabric area. This thickened fabric area is anatomically shaped to fit the ball of one of either a right or a left foot. The invention may also include additional thickened fabric areas at the heel, arch and toe portions of the sock, which are also anatomically shaped to fit the foot. A method is also provided for minimizing foot discomfort by selecting from among a plurality of socks, each pair of socks having thickened fabric areas of different volume or thickness, the sock with a volume that matches the width of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: A dry sock system including an intermediate foot portion in a generally tubular configuration positioned circumferentially around the majority of a wearer's foot having an open upper end positioned at the lower portion of the wearer's ankle and a lower end positioned in proximity to the wearer's toes, the intermediate portion being formed of an absorbent material. The dry sock system also includes an upper portion formed of elastomeric material with widely spaced vertical ribs from the upper portion of a wearer's ankle to the lower portion of the wearer's ankle and coupled to the instep region and the heel region. Individual toe portions of varying size are provided in the system including a large portion positioned around the wearer's big toe and a smallest portion positioned around the wearer's little toe with three intermediate portions of varying sizes, the toe portions having individual closed exterior ends and open interior ends.

Abstract: A sock for therapeutic use in arterial insufficiency, cardiac and circulatory decompensation, venous insufficiency, arthrosis and rheumatism. The sock includes a leg portion (12), a foot portion (15, 16) and an ankle-neck of the foot portion (12', 14) between the foot and the leg, where at least some of the said portions of the sock have an elasticized knit structure with an elasticity graduated from part to part.

Abstract: A hosiery, whose shape is quite similar to that of a foot of a man and which never presses the big toe, the hosiery includes a cylindrical section; a toe section being forwardly extended from a front end of the cylindrical section, wherein a front tip point of the toe section is located on a big toe side with respect to a center line of the hosiery; and an additional section being formed in the toe section, wherein thickness of the toe section including the additional section is thicker than that of other parts of the toe section and the additional section is located on the big toe side with respect to the center line of the hosiery.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved pair of socks providing comfortable wear and enhanced sortability characteristics. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a pair of socks is provided, wherein each sock further comprises a toe, an open end opposite to toe, and a heal portion formed between the toe and the open end. A colored identifying portion is disposed between the toe and the heal, wherein the color of the colored identifying portion is different than the color of the remaining foot portion of the sock. In addition, the invention includes an elastic band disposed between the toe and the heal, and extending at least part way around the foot portion of the sock. In the preferred embodiment, the elastic band is disposed at substantially the midpoint of the sock between the heal and the toe, and extends approximately halfway around the sock, over the top portion thereof.

Abstract: A pair of socks 10 wherein each sock comprises a connector 16 operably attached thereto wherein each connector comprises locking means 42, 38 for co-operative locking with the other connector. Each connector 16 comprises a first and second member 22, 24, 26, 28 attachable to one another on opposite sides of a region of sock fabric wherein the first member 24, 26 of the first and second connectors respectively comprise said first and second locking means 42, 38 and the second members 22, 28 of the first and second connectors comprise a surface 54 for a design. The first member 24, 26 of each connector 16 is positioned on the inside of the sock and the second member 22, 28 of each connector 16 is positioned on the outside of the sock in the socks usual configuration for wear.

Abstract: A pair (1) of socks or stockings (2,3) may be joined together in a detachable fashion using a set heat-resistant, transparent fastening elements (4,5), in order to avoid sorting of the socks or stockings, e.g., after washing. Each of said fastening elements is firmly attached to a stocking or sock, preferably at its leg portion (6), in an area of the sock or stocking having a mesh density of at least 2000 MD, preferably at least 4000 MD.

Abstract: A panty hose with detachable leg portions for allowing replacement of legs when in need of replacement. The inventive device includes a panties portion comprised of a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel and the rear panel are joined together forming an upper waist portion and a pair of upper leg portions. Each of the upper leg portions have a decorative panel extending downwardly therefrom. An interior surface of the decorative panels have a hook and loop band extending therearound. A pair of leg portions are removably coupled with the panties portion. The pair of leg portions each have a hook and loop band extending around a periphery of an upper end thereof. The hook and loop bands of the legs portions mate with the hook and loop bands on the interior surface of the decorative panels to facilitate removable securement of the leg portions to the panties portion.

Abstract: A cheerleader sock including a one-piece sock that has dual cuff portions. Each cuff portion of the pair of socks has one cuff portion formed of yarn that has a different thread and color from another cuff portion.

Abstract: A combination dress and sport sock, for use on feet having a heel portion, a bottom, and a toe portion. The sock has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is made to resemble a dress sock, being made of a darkly colored synthetic fiber. The lower portion is made of thick, comfortable cotton. The upper portion and lower portion are separated by a seam, which extends fully around the foot, parallel to the bottom of the foot, a short and constant distance above the bottom of the foot.

Abstract: An attachment device for releasably securing first and second clothing items comprises a first tab and a second tab each including mating hook and loop fastening elements which are mounted to respective clothing items in an orientation wherein the hook and loop fastening elements of the first tab engage and releasably connect to the hook and loop fastening elements of the second tab such that forces tending to separate the first and second clothing items during laundering result in the application of a shear force to the connected tabs.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing the creation of contact sores on the body caused by the body's contact with an external object. The present invention includes a garment having an internal surface and an external surface. The garment is preferably fabricated from a fabric material having at least one first thread made from a conventional garment material and a second thread made from a fluoropolymer material. The thread pattern is designed to cause the conventional garment material to be predominant on the interior surface of the garment while the fluoropolymer material is predominant on the exterior surface of the garment. The presence of the fluoropolymer material on the exterior surface of the garment causes the exterior of the garment to have a lower coefficient of friction than does the interior of the garment. As a result, the exterior of the garment moves across contacted objects with a minimum of chaffing while the skin remains padded by the static interior of the garment.

Abstract: An article of footwear for use during and following the application of a pedicure. The article includes a body consisting of a leg portion, an ankle portion, and a foot portion. At the toe end of the foot portion are defined a plurality of apertures. Fitted to the approximate peripheries of the apertures and extending therefrom are a like plurality of open-ended toe sheaths. The sheaths may be selectively extended or retracted through unrolling or rolling as desired.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded heel portion and ball portion and an absorbent lining. A plurality of biomechanical support panels are incorporated into the sock body at locations thereon corresponding to the major muscle-tendon groups of the lower leg. These biomechanical supports serve to stabilize and support these muscle-tendon groups during athletic activity. The sock may be combined with an athletic shoe or other footwear.

Abstract: A tap dance sound producing apparatus (20) utilizes an attachment member (22) and sound producing members (24, 26). The attachment member preferably comprises a sock having a ground engaging surface (36). The sound producing members (24, 26) are preferably grommets which reinforce openings (32, 34) in the ground engaging surface (36) of the sock. An attachment member (22) is pulled onto each of a dancers feet (30, 56) and the sound producing members (24, 26) strike the ground as the dancer dances to produce a tap sound.

Abstract: A Thermal panty hose garment including a lower truck portion, two leg sections and feet sections being integrally knitted together. The two leg sections are characterized by at least three layers of fabric consisting of lycraspandex, nylon and an insulated polyester material (THINSULATE). The feet sections are each fabricated of spandex, nylon and a insulated polyester material (THINSULATE) and have a toe portion. The insulated polyester material (THINSULATE) is superimposed over the nylon and the spandex is superimposed on the insulated polyester material (THINSULATE). The insulated polyester material (THINSULATE) provides insulation for protecting the lower torso from cold temperatures.

Abstract: A fleece sock is made from a first blank of fleece material of a length and width to cover the foot and to encompass at least part of the ankle of a wearer, the blank having an arcuate cut-out in each side thereof in the region to be occupied by the heel of the wearer and being folded in half to align the cutouts, and a second, generally circular blank of fleece material formed into a separate heel cup having arcuate marginal edges. The marginal edges of the heel cup are aligned with and secured to the marginal edges of the arcuate cut-outs in the first blank, and the remaining marginal edges of the first blank are secured to one another to form a seam that extends along one side of the foot and ankle of the wearer. The two blanks as thus secured together form a sock with seamless plantar and dorsal surfaces, a seamless side surface, a fitted heel cup and at least a partial ankle encompassing portion.

Abstract: A sock for use with sandals having an open toe area is provided. The sock includes a sole portion adapted such that when worn the sole portion covers substantially the entire lower surface of the foot extending rearward from the toes. The sock is secured to a user's foot and the sole portion properly tensioned into tight engagement with the user's foot by forward and intermediate support bands which are attached at either end to opposing sides of the sole portion and are adapted to extend over the top of a user's foot when worn. The sock is further secured by a heel band which extends upwardly from the rear end of the sole portion to a ankle support portion which has a cylindrical configuration designed to encircle a user's ankle when the sock is worn. The forward, intermediate and heel support bands and the ankle support defining substantially open sides, top and toe areas.

Abstract: A sock having a neck featuring an internal pocket, wherein the sock is completely normal in appearance and requires no unusual manipulations. A generally conventional sock body is composed of a neck portion and a foot portion, wherein the neck portion is preferably composed of a stretchable fabric for elastically engaging the wearer's leg. An inner neck member is connected with the neck portion by a sewing seam, preferably at the demarcation between the neck and foot portions of the sock body, thereby forming an annular pocket. The inner neck member is preferably composed of the same material and has the same appearance as that of the neck portion. The neck portion terminates remote from the foot portion at am outer mouth. The inner neck member terminates remote from its connection to the neck portion at an inner mouth, wherein the inner mouth is located within the neck portion. One or more articles may be inserted into the annular pocket anywhere around the circumference of the neck portion.

Abstract: Articles of clothing and the method of making the same which will allow water vapor due to perspiration to transpire through the article but will prevent liquid water from external sources from reaching the wearer's foot. The articles made by this method of the invention include socks and gloves which are of three-ply construction with the inside and outside plies being knit and the intermediate ply being made from an elastomeric polyurethane film. The three plies are uniquely bonded together using a pliant, waterproof adhesive to form a laminated article having specific elasticity characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is an article, namely apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The present invention also is an article such as apparel which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the outer surface of the apparel that will minimize frictional contact with external objects. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel and apparel with a low friction outer surface.

Abstract: A stocking for use in positioning a pulsatile bladder about a portion of a user's body is described. The stocking is desirably circularly knit to have an inner sleeve, and an outer sleeve extending concentrically over the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve desirably is knit to provide a graduated degree of compression along the underlying portion of a person's body when the stocking is positioned on a wearer's limb. The outer sleeve is preferably relatively less elastic than the inner sleeve, so as to prevent a bladder positioned within the stocking from pressing uncomfortably into a wearer's flesh. The outer sleeve also desirably includes first and second spaced-apart openings, one for bladder insertion and the other for allowing the exit of tubing typically associated with pulsatile bladders. The stocking is preferably integrally knit on a circular knitting machine such that it comes off of the machine in finished form.

Abstract: A sock with a shoehorn which is generally an elongated elastic tube band. The tube band has a slippery inner wall which is not very thick. The tube band is attached closely to a bottom heel portion of the sock with its two opposite ends fixed on a symmetrical line on both sides of the sock. A wearer holds an open collar or rim of the shoe and inserts their foot into the shoe such that their foot pushes forward and down on the bottom heel portion of the sock, which in turn pushes the tube band against the collar of the sock, where the tube band is rolled against the collar to a location adjacent to a rear heel portion of the sock. The tube band which was under the bottom heel portion of the sock is rolled back to the rear heel portion of the sock and concealed inside the shoe.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine for knitting a sock having a pocket knitted integrally with the foot portion includes a needle cylinder carrying long and short butt needles, a drive train for oscillating the needle cylinder in a normal first mode and a second mode 180 degrees out of phase relative to the first mode, a pair of needle raising cams positionable so as to engage only the long butt needles during the knitting of the toe pocket, a lifter for holding the long butt needles in an up position during the knitting of the toe pocket, and a pair of stitch cam for engaging the needles to form the stitches. During the formation of the toe pocket, the short butt needles are pushed downwardly out of action below the knitting height while maintaining their stitches and the long butt needles are oscillated 180 degrees out of phase to form the toe pocket.

Abstract: A foot protector for providing cushioning comfort and support to the foot of a wearer is described. The foot protector has a toe portion, a ball portion and an instep portion, and a pad positioned on the ball portion. The pad has an arcuate front edge, and the pad is positioned on the foot protector such that the arcuate front edge of the pad is located proximate the juncture of the toe portion and the ball portion, such that the transition from the padded region to the relatively less padded region is positioned below the toe joints, where it is not readily felt by the wearer. The padding can be formed during the knitting process, with the padding being formed by a plurality of terry loops.

Abstract: A padded sock made from blanks of spun polyester fleece material and having flatlock seams is lightweight and quick-drying and provides improved warmth, comfort and a contour fit without causing blisters or the like. In one embodiment, the sock is made from a first single-piece generally rectangular blank or pattern of fleece material and has peripheral marginal edges selectively secured in juxtaposed relation by a flatlock seam to define a foot receiving portion and a leg encompassing portion. Additional shorter length blanks of the fleece material have laterally opposite marginal edges secured in juxtaposed relation to the marginal edges of the first blank by the flatlock seams so as to provide padded toe and heel regions and at least one shin pad area, thereby substantially improving comfort when the sock is worn with many types of outdoor footwear.

Abstract: A double layer sock has an inner ply having a foot portion that is undyed and a dyed outer ply covering the inner ply and joined to the inner ply at an upper end of the inner and outer plies. The inner ply is formed of antimicrobial and/or hydrophobic yarns.A method of making a double ply sock includes knitting a singular tubular garment having a first section formed of undyed yarn and a second section of dyed yarn. The undyed section is inserted into the dyed section forming a two-ply construction having an undyed inner ply.

Abstract: A comfort in sole for use in a shoe or the like, wherein the comfort insole is composed of two strong, airtight and water-repellent sheets each of which has a shape corresponding to a shape of an inner sole of the shoe or the like, the two sheets being stuck to each other at their outer peripheral portions so as to form bag portions therein, wherein the comfort insole is sectioned into a frontmost portion, a tiptoe portion, a central portion, and a heel portion, wherein first fused lines are formed in the frontmost portion so as to form bag portions independently separated from each other, and wherein second fused lines are formed in the tiptoe portion, a third fused line is formed in the central portion, and a fourth fused line is formed in the heel portion, so that continuous bag portions are formed in a range including the second, third and fourth fused lines, and air is sealed in the continuous bag portions.

Abstract: The disclose invention is of a foot protective covering designed for beach and water wear which embodies three portions: a permeable elastic portion on the top of the foot; an insulative portion on the bottom of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes; and a toe portion of flexible elastic on the bottom and sides of the toes. The toes may be webbed by adding material connecting the sides of the toes to one another to provide increased propulsion when swimming. Additional material may be added to the interior of the covering to increase insulation or to decrease friction when the article is being donned or removed.

Abstract: A forward lean sock, that is particularly suited to snowboarding is provided. The snowboarding sock includes a woven sock body having a leg section and a foot section joined by a heel and front arch. The heel includes a Y-heel construction that provide an enhanced pouch of material at the heel to remove tension at the opposing front arch so that bunching is minimized in a forward lean position. The toe section can include reduced padding or a flat weave with no padding to provide more freedom of toe movement for the wearer.

Abstract: A hosiery article with moisture absorbing pads including a pair of panty hose. A pair of cotton foot pads are dimensioned for securement to an interior lower surface of a pair of foot portions of the pair of panty hose. The foot pads are disposed under the wearer's feet when wearing the pair of panty hose to absorb perspiration.

Abstract: A sleeve for the keeping dry of arms, legs, hands or feet while washing, bathing and/or showering of upper and lower section, with the lower section being composed of a waterproof material stretchable in both longitudinal and latitudinal planes, and with the upper section being composed of a waterproof material exhibiting a substantial adherence characteristic, and including an elastic band for sealing-off the upper section when in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparel, such as clothing, footwear, fabrics, and the like, which incorporates fabrics or chemicals having a low coefficient of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of blisters, callouses, and irritation of the skin. The invention also includes methods for producing this low friction apparel.

Abstract: An open toe sock that includes a foot engaging portion, a leg engaging portion, a thin resilient circumferential band, and a skid resistant sole. The foot engaging portion has a heel area, an open toe area that is disposed in front of the heel area of the foot engaging portion, and a bottom area that extends from the heel area of the foot engaging portion to the open toe area of the foot engaging portion. The foot engaging portion replaceably and comfortably engages a foot of a wearer with toes of the foot of the wearer extending replaceably outwardly through the open toe area of the foot engaging portion and being exposed. The leg engaging portion is integrally formed with, and extends generally perpendicularly upwardly from, the foot engaging portion, and replaceably and comfortably engages a leg of the wearer.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to tight-fitting garments. It can be applied especially to diving suits as well as to riding boots and dish washing gloves. More generally, the disclosure can be applied to all types of garments whose tight-fit makes it difficult to put on or take off in water environment. The disclosure therefore relates to a tight-fitting garment of the sportswear type such as a diving suit, comprising an external layer made of a material having characteristics of adherence. This garment cooperates with at least one strip of film of non-porous material entirely fixed internally in contact with at least one surface portion of said tight-fitting garment.