Abstract: A durable lower body garment is provided that is formed of a plurality of fabric panels and has an inner surface for facing towards the wearer and an outer surface for facing away from the wearer, the plurality of fabric panels defining a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The garment comprises a front fabric panel and at least one further fabric panel, the front fabric panel and the at least one further fabric panel being joined along their lateral edges to define the waist opening including a waist edge. Each of the front fabric panel and the at least one further fabric panel extends from the waist edge to at least a crotch region of the garment, and each of the front fabric panel and the at least one further fabric panel is formed of an elastically stretchable fabric.

Abstract: Free cut edges on undergarments help to minimize the appearance of visible panty lines. However, typical free cut undergarments are flat and do not conform to the shape of the body. The undergarment disclosed herein has free cut edges and a gusset panel that addresses the limitations of existing free cut undergarments. The gusset panel is gathered along its left and right edges using elastic thread or elastic bands. The gathering provides elasticity and shape to the gusset panel, and limits the extent to which the gusset panel slides and becomes displaced on the wearer.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of this disclosure, pharmaceutical compositions comprising solubilized estradiol are provided. In various embodiments, such compositions are encapsulated in soft capsules which may be vaginally inserted for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of this disclosure, pharmaceutical compositions comprising solubilized estradiol are provided. In various embodiments, such compositions are encapsulated in soft capsules which may be vaginally inserted for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy.

Abstract: A lower garment gusset portion reinforcement system is provided. The system embodies a gusset insert for operatively reinforcing the gusset portion. The gusset insert may be made of a breathable, stretchable material. The gusset insert may have an upper portion and a lower portion. The shape of the upper portion is defined by lateral edges that arcuately taper inwardly and backwardly toward the lower portion, so that the upper portion has a sloped thickness, while the lateral edges of the lower portion continuously arcuately tapers inwardly but provide a uniform thickness. The sloped thickness and tapering lateral width enables reinforcement of the associated gusset portion for preventing folding along a longitudinal axis, while still enabling the gusset insert to bend in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis about the thickness of the gusset insert so that it conforms to the wearer's lower torso.

Abstract: The undergarment with an integral sanitary liner is an article of loin wear. A patient wears the undergarment with an integral sanitary liner when the patient anticipates liquid discharge in the loin region. The undergarment with an integral sanitary liner is an absorbent structure that absorbs liquid discharges in the loin region. The undergarment with an integral sanitary liner comprises an anterior panel, a posterior panel, an inferior panel, an elastic webbing, a liner, and a plurality of seams. The plurality of seams interconnect the anterior panel, the posterior panel, the inferior panel, and the elastic webbing to form the article of loin wear. The inferior panel forms the absorbent structure of the undergarment with an integral sanitary liner of the article of loin wear. The liner is a sheeting that protects the patient from the liquids in the inferior panel.

Abstract: A gird compression hip tensioning garment designed to provide compressive support extending throughout the acetabulofemoral and mid-gluteal portions of a wearer's lower torso so as to help relieve pain and to help promote healing from muscular/skeletal ailments and injuries of the mid-body of a wearer. This gird compression garment is constructed of a resiliently flexible and stretchable material and includes a ligature panel extending from approximately the sacrum of the spine of the wearer to the base of the gluteus medius, and a fastening device adapted to vary the amount of compressive force exerted by the garment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable article comprising a main body and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt, where the entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt may be seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may be each divided into 4 zones, where the tensile stress of the front proximal tummy zone may be higher than the tensile stress of any of the front waist zone, the front distal tummy zone, or the front leg zone, and the tensile stress of the back distal tummy zone may be higher than any of the tensile stress of the back waist zone, the back proximal tummy zone, or the back leg zone.

Abstract: Pants with novelty crotch opening. The pants include leg encircling portions and a crotch area with two overlapping panels that bias toward a closed position. Each panel includes a free edge that is pulled laterally to place the crotch area in an open position. When the crotch area is not being held open or has no interposing object holding it open, the crotch area immediately returns to a closed position. The crotch panel does not include fasteners such as buttons or snaps and to an outside observer does not appear to have an opening.

Abstract: A swimming garment formed from a stretchable elasticated fabric that, in use, covers at least part of the wearer's thighs, hips and glutes. The garment includes at least two tension bands that have a higher modulus of elasticity than adjacent regions of the stretchable elasticated fabric so that, in use, the tension bands offer greater resistance to stretch than the adjacent regions. A first one of said tension bands follows a path that extends along the outside of a left thigh region of the garment to a left hip region of the garment and inwardly from the left hip region across a left upper glute region of the garment towards a mid-line of the garment. A second one of said tension bands follows a path that extends along the outside of a right thigh region of the garment to a right hip region of the garment and inwardly from the right hip region across a right upper glute region of the garment towards a mid-line of the garment.

Abstract: A garment with shape enhancing function. The garment includes an elastic fabric and polymer composition to enhance shaping.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a garment comprising a band to be worn around a woman's torso, such as underneath a traditional garment top. The band comprises a stretchable compressive material having a generally cylindrical shape and one or more ribbing sections. The band may encircle the user's torso to cover at least a part of a protruding belly portion or skin and at least a portion of the user's back. The one or more ribbing sections may be worn underneath the protruding belly portion, providing support. The garment may serve to protect traditional garment tops, confine specialty skin products to the user's torso, or act as an extension of a traditional garment top to avoid exposure of skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting garment for the lower body, closed either only in front or in back, or partially open in front and in back, comprising a lower support strap (5; 11) and one or two upper support straps (4; 9,10), which are connected to one another at a front connecting point (6; 12) and/or at a rear connecting point (7; 13), where the support straps lying against the pelvis (4,5) or support straps (9,10) and their respective connecting points (6; 7; 12,13) are manufactured of a dimensionally stable and elastic material.

Abstract: The problem of securing the position of an internally placed medical device that extends out of the body during targeted high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is solved by a uniquely configured immobilization system that can be utilized to stabilize medical devices placed, for example, within the uterus or cervix. During the process of transporting a patient from the location where the HDR applicator is emplaced, for example, where the tandem and ring is placed within the cervix of a patient, to the location where the treatment is actually applied to the tissue, the medical device can move out of place and in so doing cause discomfort, pain, or an ineffective treatment for the patient. The embodiments of this immobilization system can include a strap apparatus, a straddling girdle, and bracket that can be attached to a patient. This immobilization system ensures the position of an internally placed medical device during targeted HDR brachytherapy.

Abstract: An improved, substantially elongated gusset and/or crotch panel, incorporated into garments for humans' lower bodies. This novel, uniquely shaped, and scaled gusset significantly enhances wearers' comfort by eliminating seams, material transitions, stitching, and other mechanisms or methods of attachment from within the boundaries of a defined protected region, which coincides with the wearer's sensitive genital area. The gusset is preferably constructed from at least one layer of material, and may feature additional layers. In preferred embodiments, the elongated gusset and/or crotch panel is incorporated into girl/boy short-style undergarments, bikini-style undergarments, thong-style undergarments, pajama-bottom style garments, and other lower-body garments.

Abstract: A disposable belt for use with an absorbent product and a belt system is provided. The disposable belt includes a length of belt material and a hook material patch connected to a first surface portion. The length of belt material has a first major surface and an opposite second major surface, and includes a loop surface structure. The hook material patch is flat and has a first side facing away from the first surface portion, and a second side abutting against the first surface portion. The first side is provided with a first hook surface structure. The second side of the hook material patch is provided with a second hook surface structure, and the second hook surface structure engages with the loop surface structure. The belt system includes the disposable belt and a second length of belt material.

Abstract: Men's briefs with separated space for penis has a flexible belt, panel, front outer insert and front inner insert, forming a separated space for a penis between the front outer insert and front inner insert. The front inner insert is formed from two overlapping sewed parts and having curved hems forming a circular adjustable orifice for inserting the penis into the separated space. The orifice encircles the penis and prevents it from falling out from separated space. The briefs are further provided with removable incontinence receptacle having an orifice, which is placed within front outer insert and front inner insert through an opening. The incontinence receptacle has the same shape and dimensions as the inserts so that the incontinence receptacle orifice aligns with the circular adjustable orifice of the inserts so that the incontinence receptacle receives the penis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lower body garment comprising pants (1) with a knitted elastic base engaging with a network of rows of resin (7) applied to one surface of the elastic knit which forms the base of the pants, on the front and/or rear of the pants, characterized in that a knitted elastic lining (20) which is lighter than the base knit (5, 6) is provided in order to be applied freely to said surface of the base knit (5, 6) at least on said network of rows of resin (7).

Abstract: A maternity support garment for encircling the torso of the wearer, including the belly. The garment includes a seamless non-cylindrical stretchable knit fabric body with a non-uniform circumference, spaced top and bottom bands and a front panel, a rear panel, and side panels extending between the bands. The height of the front panel is larger than the height of the rear panel so as to create a pouch adapted to receive and support the belly of the wearer and to accommodate the belly of the wearer as the size of the belly changes. The front panel includes Jersey stitching. The back panel is formed of micro-ribbed knitted fabric. The side panels are formed of 1×1 mesh stitching. The top and bottom bands are made of 2×1 ribbed fabric including 215 denier elastane (Spandex®).

Abstract: A garment that includes a first shape control material layer and a second shape control material layer fused to the first shape control layer. The first shape control material layer has a first degree of stretch and is shaped in a basic garment shape. The second shape control material layer has a second degree of stretch and is shaped to correspond to a portion of a wearer's body that is less than that covered by the first shape control material layer.

Abstract: A protective garment of elastic ergonomic material with waist and thighs straps, and a central panel made of fabrics and obstacle elements in various patterns and combinations in order to delay, impede and deflect knife and scissors blades. Both waist and thigh structures enable adjustable girth via a lock and as such create a flexible and a non-elastic rigid and connected overall protective structure resistant to forcible attempts of undressing by pulling and or by cutting or shearing the garment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bottom garment that effectively prevents the hem part from losing its shape. The bottom garment of the present invention includes a front part (101), a back part (102), and an intervening fabric member (103). The intervening fabric member (103) includes a crotch part (103A) and a back hemline-forming part (103B) extending laterally from a back end of the crotch part. A front end of the crotch part (103A) is connected to the front part (101). Both outer peripheries (a) at the back side of the front part in the width direction, both outer peripheries (b) of the crotch part in the width direction, and front side right and left peripheries (c) of the back hemline-forming part form hemlines at the time of wearing the bottom garment. In the back hemline-forming part (103B), the shapes of the front side right and left peripheries (c) forming the hemlines at the time of wearing the bottom garment are concave curves or straight lines.

Abstract: The present invention features a panties system with built-in storage covers for sanitary pad. The panties include an elastic waistband, a front panel and a back panel, a crotch panel to cover the genital area, a pair of leg openings. The crotch panel has a first crotch cover and a second crotch cover. The covers are adjacent to each other and sewed to the leg openings. The covers have optional elastic edges to hold sanitary pads on position securely between the crotch panel and crotch covers.

Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the pubic area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn. The first yarn has a moisture wicking treatment applied after being knit into the fabric. The weft knit fabric also includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.

Abstract: The invention refers to a pair of female pants intended to be used preferably by sportsmen and by other active persons and comprising a waist portion (2) connected to back and front portions (3,4), which at the crotch (5) of the wearer are interconnected or merge into each other into a crotch portion (6), which comprises at its inside an air permeable and moisture transporting material layer (7), which attends to that the lower abdomen of the wearer is ventilated.

Abstract: A garment includes a body defining a torso opening, a first leg opening, and a second leg opening. The body has a crotch portion and an interior surface. A pad retention feature is disposed in the crotch portion of the body and extends from the interior surface of the body. The pad retention feature includes a front assembly of diagonally-extending members and a rear assembly of diagonally extending members.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing tension in garments for improving privacy control by the wearer. The apparatus incorporates materials having elastomeric properties which may be placed in proximity to a wearer's crotch during operation. The tension is directed to preventing, concealing and/or obfuscating the curvature or shape of private features of the wearer, such as a woman's labia, from visibility through the garment. The apparatus may include one or more components providing tension for privacy control. The apparatus may include angled seams to obfuscate a woman's private features.

Abstract: A protective garment and undergarment with scissor deflecting and jamming obstacles includes strapping having the obstacles in series patterned to be parallel to a strap thereof and have parallel and angular surfaces thereto configured to deflect a pair of commercial scissor blades into an angle of incidence to the strap. A spacing between obstacles is also configured to be less than a total thickness of the scissor blades in order to jam the scissors there between and impede or deter an assault of the wearer. The garment also includes a waist strap, a crotch strap and thigh straps disposed at an outer respective edge to of the garment. Each strap includes a non-elastic material and the cut-resistant obstacle strapping permanently disposed there around configured to deflect a pair of scissors into an obstacle cutting position or jam the pair of scissors on an obstacle thereof and impede or deter an assault.

Abstract: Disclosed is an undergarment for inhibiting unwanted movement of a shirt during wear by an end-user. The undergarment has a front, a back, a torso opening defining a top, and a pair of leg openings defining a bottom. The undergarment includes an elastic retainer band extending along the circumference of the undergarment at a position proximal to the top of the undergarment, which provides a gap between the undergarment and the retainer band. The retainer band is adapted to the front of the undergarment at an approximately middle position of the front. The undergarment allows each half of a shirt to pass between the retainer band and the undergarment with sufficient tension to inhibit unwanted movement of the shirt during wear.

Abstract: A clothing item includes a main body with a panty liner attached to an interior facing surface thereof. The clothing item can provide privacy covering for girls, especially young girls. Such privacy protection can avoid unintentional or unknowing exposure of a girl's panties or private areas when skirts or dresses are worn. The clothing item can provide comfort to the wearer and reduce the number of layers worn.

Abstract: An under pant garment is provided that includes a sleeve pocket. The sleeve pocket can have an opening and be configured to retain a tampon-with-applicator. The opening can be at least partially defined by an elastic member. The sleeve pocket can have a sleeve, and the sleeve can be secured to the under pant garment at the opening, at one or more other locations, or at the opening and at one or more other locations. The sleeve pocket can be reversible. The sleeve pocket can be positioned where the under pant garment is designed to contact the crease between a user's inner thigh and the user's abdomen. The sleeve pocket can be elongated along the crease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are undergarments having a seam in a crotch region thereof and methods of manufacturing such undergarments. A seam in the undergarments is formed by joining first and second sections of material each having an inner surface and an outer surface and a perimeter about the inner and outer surfaces thereof. A portion of an inner surface of a panty liner contacts a portion of the inner surfaces of the first and second sections of material and the seam. The location of the seam is such that when the undergarment is worn by a user, the seam cannot be seen by viewing the front side or back side of the user.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of underwear, such as a thong or G-string, having refastenable side attachments are provided. The undergarment can be a unitary piece of fabric having a front panel having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, a rear panel having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, an elongated intermediate portion connecting a middle area of the front panel to a middle area of the rear panel, a first refastenable attachment mechanism connecting the first end portion of the front panel to the first end portion of the rear panel, and a second refastenable attachment mechanism connecting the second end portion of the front panel to the second end portion of the rear panel.

Abstract: A compression garment has panels of elasticized fabric joined by seams of flat lock stitching to define, when worn, specific areas of compression, areas of compression being the perineum, caesarian wound area and rectus abdominus muscles or the perineum and the pelvic joints.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a front portion, a rear portion oppositely positioned from the front portion, a waistband encircling a top of each of the front portion and the rear portion, a right leg panel and a left leg panel extending downward from the waistband in the rear portion, a rear right band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the right leg panel, a rear left band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the left leg panel, a sacrum guide that runs horizontally between the rear right band and the rear left band, and a pubis guide.

Abstract: An integrally molded, multi-part athletic protector with a rigid upper core cup, a semi-rigid lower scrotal bridge joined to the lower edge of the rigid core cup and adapted for both longitudinal and lateral flexion, and a flexible marginal cushion lining the interior surfaces of the core cup and scrotal bridge with a rolled peripheral edge contoured to the user's body.

Abstract: An underwear garment has a pocket for housing a sound-emitting device. The device plays a desired pre-recorded sound and is removable for the purpose of interchanging devices so different sounds may be chosen. The sounds can include popular song lyrics, school alma mater songs, and sports team cheers and theme songs. The device may have recording capabilities so the wearer may replay a personalized prerecorded message while wearing the undergarment.

Abstract: An undergarment for women includes a main support portion and a slip portion joined with the main support portion to form a common, seamless waistline.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an undergarment that includes a body and a first elongated loop attached to a front side of the body configured to receive an attachment mechanism of a shirt hold-down device. The undergarment further includes a second elongated loop attached to a back side of the body configured to receive an attachment mechanism of a shirt hold-down device.

Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a predetermined pattern or design to allow a wearer's skin to breathe through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.

Abstract: Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and shaped three dimensional articles formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether, polyester, or polycarbonate polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a diol. The shaped articles from such dispersions can be heat-activated for bonding, lamination, and adhesion of substrates, including stretch fabrics.

Abstract: An underwear garment comprising multiple panels but forming a single garment is described. The panels are formed to allow a person to put on the garment without having to balance, bend, stretch, or otherwise have to maneuver a garment over the feet and up the legs. A primary panel forms a back for the garment and has a first flap and a second flap that are connected via a connection mechanism to form a partial front of the garment. The primary panel is connected to a front panel to form a crotch of the garment. The front panel connects to the primary panel via a connection mechanism, which upon connecting, the front panel forms the front for the garment and a portion of the front panel and a portion of the primary panel overlap.

Abstract: A woman's visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area.

Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the public area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.

Abstract: A method of making a garment that includes forming a patterned precursor in a lace web. Depending on the nature of the garment, the patterned precursor can be a partial patterned precursor or a fully patterned precursor. When the garment includes a non-lace portion, the partial patterned precursor is joined with one or more non-lace components. When the garment is all lace, portions of the fully patterned precursor can be joined with one another to form the entire garment. A lace web containing multiple patterned precursors can be produced using a programmable lace-making machine that is programmed to create the patterned precursors in the lace web.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a lower body portion having a waist opening and a crotch portion. The crotch portion has a skin contact surface and an outer surface and includes a weft knit fabric portion with at least a first predominately cotton yarn. The first yarn has a moisture wicking treatment applied after being knit into the fabric. The weft knit fabric also includes an antimicrobial treatment. The undergarment has improved moisture management and comfort properties.

Abstract: A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises a panty having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material.

Abstract: A medical undergarment system effective for supporting an ostomy system consists of a first diagonal catheter channel, a second diagonal catheter channel, a first vertical catheter channel, and a second vertical catheter channel. The system consists of tubing, a base undergarment, and a fluid bag. The medical undergarment system provides a comfortable yet stable ostomy system that can easily be slipped on and off by a user. The system enables convenient and easy removal of bodily fluid when using a catheter.

Abstract: The present invention is a medical sectional undergarment that includes a base panty garment that includes a first side end, a second side end and a crotch coverage end, a first hook and loop fastener to allow a user or a caregiver to put on and takeoff the base panty garment and a second hook and loop fastener that releasably secures the crotch coverage end to the secured first side end and second side end. The present invention can also be a boxer type of undergarment that includes a first side end, a second side end and a crotch coverage end, a plurality of releasable attachment snaps to allow a user or a caregiver to put on and takeoff the panty garment and a hook and loop fastener that releasably secures the crotch coverage end to the secured first side end and second side end.