Abstract: This device, a nursing cover-up (10), allows a nursing mother to breast feed her child in public without fear of exposing herself to others, but allows herself to view the child during the feeding (19). The nursing cover-up is a piece of fabric attached to the front of the mother's clothing by clips, clamps, or fasteners (12A & 12B) or by optional neck strap (17). The nursing cover-up has a flexible shapeable coated wire (15) sewn into the upper edge of the nursing cover-up (10) that provides support to the nursing cover-up allowing the mother to shape or mold the edge of the nursing cover-up outward (19); thus permitting her to see the child throughout feeding while prohibiting others from seeing in. The shield and slit opening (16 & 18) provides access for the mother's hand to the underside of the nursing cover-up permitting her to move or manipulate her nipple as needed. A pocket is provided for storage (20). This device can be produced in a one size fits all which is easy to take on and off.

Abstract: An improved bib design. The inventive bib is a place-on bib which is adapted to attach to an upper body garment. The inventive bib includes a first layer of absorbent material having a body portion and two upwardly extending flaps defining a U-shaped opening therebetween. A top edge of each flap rest below, at or on the shoulders of a wearer when the bib is placed on the upper body garment of the wearer. A second layer of water repellent material is disposed on a rear surface of the first layer. A third layer of adhesive material is at least partially disposed on a rear surface of the second layer. The adhesive material allows the bib to rest below at or over the shoulders of the user allowing for an ease of removal and a safe use of same.

Abstract: A package which provides the user with a disposable bib. The package is especially suited for transportation as it is hand-held and preferably sized to fit into an automobile's glove-box. In some embodiments of the invention, multiple bibs are dispensed from the package in a pop-up type of arrangement. In other embodiments of the invention, a cleansing wipe/sheet is provided with each bib so that the user is able to cleanse themselves (or if the bib is used on an infant, the user is able to cleanse the infant). A further feature, one embodiment of the invention provides a garbage bag so that debris generated during the meal is collected for disposal.

Abstract: A nursing cape which covers the infant and the torso of the mother to provide privacy. Viewing ports made of netting are provided to allow eye contact between mother and infant, while also providing ventilation. The viewing ports include covering flaps for additional privacy. A flexible, conventional head band becomes a neck-band by being is sewn into the collar of the cape, and grasps the mother's neck to hold the cape in place. The neck-band allows the cape to be put on using only one hand, thereby allowing the mother to hold the infant in her other arm. A split front panel is provided in the front of the cape forming two flaps. These flaps naturally overlap one another, to conceal both the infant and the torso of the wearer.

Abstract: A neck band for holding napkins, bibs and the like on the chest of the user. The neck band is formed of a strip of disposable material, such as paper provided with a tab of self-adhesive material at each end, by which the strip can be attached to the napkin, bib etc.

Abstract: A reflective safety garment in the form of an apron to be worn around a person's waist is provided. The apron includes a sheet of mesh material with an upper pocket accommodating a waistband that attached the apron around the waist and a lower pocket that accommodates a strip of brightly colored reflective material. The apron is preferably worn over a portion of the user's body (i.e. buttocks, hip or pelvic area) that is facing oncoming traffic.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bib having a generally longitudinally symmetric and laterally asymmetric neck opening, and concave side edges. The generally planar neck opening can be teardrop shaped. The concave side edges accommodate movement of the wearer's arms. The bib can also include waist fastening members.

Abstract: A radiation-attenuating garment which includes a main body portion covering the chest and thighs of a user, and a pair of flexible securing straps designed to wrap snugly around the user's lower back and abdomen to form a support segment. During use, variable degrees of lumbar/abdominal compression and support are obtained by circumferentially adjusting the support segment. This additionally results in a transference of the weight of the garment from the shoulders to the hips.

Abstract: A roll of disposable aprons is formed from an elongated strip of plastic film having a portion along each side which is longitudinally folded over the remaining portion of the strip. The strip contains a plurality of latitudinal perforations at spaced intervals to enable the strip to be readily separated into discrete sheets. Each sheet has a cut-out portion near the top and centered latitudinally in the sheet. Each sheet also has a cut-away portion on each side of the hole portion which begins on the outside edge at the top of the strip, then runs inwardly and downwardly, and then ends on the outside edge of the strip. The cut-out portion defines a neck opening and the two strips of the folded-over portions adjacent and inward of the cut-away portions define two waist tie straps.

Abstract: A foldable and reusable bib including a flat relatively stiff sheet having a long axis and a width. The flat sheet includes a transverse fold line, transverse to the long axis and extending across the width of the sheet, thereby dividing the sheet into upper and lower portions. The upper portion is defined by two side edges and a top edge, where the top edge has an arcuate section disposed about the long axis and forming part of an aperture in the flat sheet. The each upper portion side edges slopes and extends from the transverse fold line to the tope edge. In another embodiment, the upper portion includes a plurality of angled fold lines proximate each side edge to form a backward folding wing section. Preferably, either bib is made from a recyclable material such as a corrugated paper product.

Abstract: A garment for providing audio stimulation to a fetus by a birth mother includes an apron with a horizontal, center belt affixed thereto, the belt having pouches for appropriately positioning an audio input device and speakers. Additionally, microphone input of the voice of the mother may be provided to enhance fetal stimulation.

Abstract: A system of protective garments for caretakers is disclosed. The system provides for comfortable garments to protect medical or nursing personnel while they are attending patients. The system includes a outter garment having a outter layer which is impervious to fluids and an inner liner that is comfortable to the wearer. A vest like garment is provided to be worn under the outter garmant and hold heat exchanger devices to cool the wearer. The system is designd to be disposable, however some of the elements may be reused if they have not come in contact the patients.

Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory base for use with lifting belts. Typically, lifting belts have flaps extending from a lumbar section containing loop fastening material on the exterior sides, and side pulls containing hook fastening material on the interior sides, whereby the hook fastening material on the side pulls can matingly engage the loop fastening material on the exterior sides of the flaps. In effect, the side pulls and flaps utilized according to the present invention for the "sandwiching-type" securement of the accessory base between the side pull and the belt flaps. The accessory base has a hook fastening portion on its inside and a loop fastening portion on its outside to the end that the accessory base can secure itself to the underlying belt flaps, and then be locked in place by the side pulls in sandwich effect.

Abstract: The foldable lap tray ?12! of the invention includes a flat web ?11! to cover the wearer's lap, a foldable bib ?13! attached to the lap tray, and a loop of spring material ?10! that holds the web taut when the spring is fully extended. The bib is reversibly connected to the user's neck by a circular strap ?16! or other well known means of attachment, preferably with a slidable closure element ?17!. The lap tray is foldable by collapsing the spring into an odd-numbered series of smaller connected loops. In one embodiment, the lap tray has one side that is relatively concave ?18! so that the tray accommodates the contour of the user's body when placed on the lap.

Abstract: A disposable bib is disclosed formed of multiple plies of material. The front central portion of the bib is made of a water absorbent ply material while the remaining portions are made of a water repellent ply material. The bib includes an attachable and detachable neck panel for positioning the bib snugly around the neck of the wearer to protect the wearer's underclothes from food and liquid spills.

Abstract: Various combinations of a detachable back belt, a panel member, a lifting belt and suspenders are disclosed. The lifting belt has an elastic body portion with two ends to prevent the lifting belt from riding up the torso of the user. The panel member may be in the shape of an apron with the traditional lower pocket sections. The panel member may also have means for securing the suspenders thereto. Finally, a detachable back belt secures to the rear portion of the underlying lifting belt. The method of the invention is directed to applying the combination of apron, lifting belt, suspenders, and detachable back belt to the user by first placing the lifting belt about the user. Thereafter, the panel member is secured to the overlapped outer ends of the lifting belt, and the suspenders secured over the shoulders and to the panel member. Subsequently, the detachable back belt is secured to the lifting belt and to the panel member.

Abstract: A nursing canopy is provided for use by a nursing mother to protect the modesty of the mother when breast feeding an infant. The nursing canopy includes a fabric panel having a dimension sufficient to cover the front of the mother from the neck to the waist. A strap is attached to the panel for extending around the back of the neck to suspend the panel from the neck. A self-supporting neckline flange is located along a perimeter portion of the panel, and defines a self-supporting neckline of the panel. The neckline flange cooperates with the strap to hold the neckline of the panel a spaced-apart distance from a front neck area of the mother, thus defining an open viewing area such that the mother is capable of readily viewing the feeding infant.

Abstract: Bib specifically adapted to be worn while an operator is controlling a vehicle. The device defines particular application while a user is eating and/or drinking while operating a vehicle. In its broadest context, the device includes a sheet of material having a first and a second end and an intermediate extent therebetween, wherein the intermediate extent is of a greater width than the first and second ends. Furthermore, a first steering column ring is adapted to be secured to the first end of the sheet while a neck ring is adapted to be secured adjacent the second end of the sheet. Thus, in operation, the user affixes the neck ring about the neck and the steering column ring about the steering column of a vehicle and thus employs the sheet as a bib.

Abstract: A drape for nursing and so forth may have a flat member having opposing ends, for lying over a shoulder and to cover a breast and baby of a nursing mother, with the member containing weights about the opposing ends. Another drape for nursing and so forth has a flat member generally in the shape of a semicircle, for lying over a shoulder and to cover a breast and baby of a nursing mother, which has an arc-like recess to accommodate the neck of the mother. A further drape for nursing and so forth has a flat member with two elongate members attached thereto, with the elongate members containing weights at distal ends thereof, wherein the flat member is to cover at least the upper chest area of a wearer with said elongate members lying over the shoulders of the wearer. The drape is generally made of a soft material, and is useful not only for mothers who would nurse their infants in public but also may find utility as an apron or bib for hospital, nursing home or kitchen use.

Abstract: A painting apron is provided for use in painting, such apron having a protective sheet of flexible, paint-impervious material to which a mounting arrangement is secured. The mounting arrangement includes an expandable loop which releasably receives a paint container including a cup portion and a removable lid portion which is tethered to such cup portion. The apron is secured to the wearer via a strap arrangement including one or more elongate straps which extend from the protective sheet.

Abstract: A body warmer containing a fabric shell and an interior chamber. The body warmer has a central body and two flaps joined to it; the flaps are adapted to be releasably connected to each other. The shell is preferably made from one piece of fabric which is folded and joined at its periphery. The central part of the shell has a top portion integrally joined to a bottom portion which decreases in length as the bottom of the shell is approached.

Abstract: A nursing apron for use by a mother breast-feeding her infant in public is disclosed. The apron is formed of fabric material and is designed to cover the mother's upper torso and the nursing infant. The apron is secured around the mother by means of a neck band with attachment devices. A transparent ventilated viewing panel located across the upper front portion of the apron provides improved ventilation for the nursing infant while covered. The panel's upper location also allows the mother and infant convenient non-obstructed viewing of each other. Additional features of the apron include an opaque skirt with vertical openings juxtaposing each breast for quick easy access to the nursing infant.

Abstract: A commuter's apron provides for the containment of food and drink spillage for automobile and other vehicle drivers and passengers, while the vehicle is moving or stopped. The apron is preferably formed of a relatively thin sheet of polyethylene plastic or other material (e. g., coated paper or fabric), in order to be impervious to liquid and other spills. The upper and lower edges of each apron are congruent, thus enabling a plurality of the aprons to be die cut or otherwise formed continuously from a single elongate sheet or roll of sheet material with relatively little waste. All of the flat portions of the apron (i. e., the main body, pocket portion, and neck closure portion) are formed from a single, continuous sheet, with the only additional components required being tape or other means to close the neck closure portion and seal the sides of the pockets in the event heat sealing is not used.

Abstract: An environmental shield secureable to a helmet, protecting a wearer. The helmet includes a rigid outer shell and a perforate liner positioned within the outer shell, leaving a space between a portion of the outer shell and the liner. The environmental shield can include a flexible sheet like main portion that shields the wearer when worn secured to the helmet. This shield includes an attaching portion of the main portion that is configured to secure the shield to the liner of the helmet in such a way that preserves the space between the liner and helmet so that air can flow into the helmet. Alternatively, the environmental shield can include a quadrilaterally shaped flexible sheet like main portion. This shield has two elongated flaps along one side of the main portion. Receded regions extend along adjacent sides from the flaps, and sloped so that the width of the shield increases. Shoulders protrude from the receded regions increasing the shield's width.

Abstract: The invention is an exercise shroud for use by exercisers to conceal perspiration stains on their exercise garments. It is formed of a waistband and at least two layers of material attached to the back portion of the waistband. The layers extend downward from the waistband and are configured and sized such to cover the backside of an exerciser. The inner and outer layers of material are separable from each other and are detachable from the waistband. Hook-and-loop fasteners are the preferred fastener for connecting the inner and outer layers together and for attaching them to the waistband. The inner layer is made of a moisture-repellent material. Being moisture-repellent, this layer prevents the perspiration from penetrating to the outer visible layer. When worn by an exerciser, the shroud conceals perspiration stains which have penetrated the exerciser's exercise garment and have become outwardly visible.

Abstract: A privacy covering for nursing mothers in which an arcuately curved, resiliently flexible flat strip is hemmed into a central portion of the upper edge of a blanket or sheet type covering. A neck strap is attached to the upper edge of the covering adjacent one end of the strip and carries one-half of hook and loop self-adhering detachable closure (i.e., a VELCRO.RTM. closure) for securement with the other half of self-adhering detachable closure which is attached to the covering adjacent the opposite end of the strip. The rectangular cross section of the strip shape has sufficient inherent rigidity to prevent flexing thereof in the plane of the covering material, i.e., vertical sagging, and to hold the top edge of the covering outwardly bowed in a direction normal to the plane of the covering material i.e., in a generally horizontal direction, when worn about a nursing mother's neck.

Abstract: To allow mothers to breast feed their babies discretely in public, this article, called a breast feeding cover, covers a mother and her baby and has a viewing window so that mother can see the baby nursing (feeding) but no one else can. The breast feeding cover fits over one shoulder and attaches around the mother's neck. A small semi-circular viewing window protrudes outward from the front panel of the breast feeding cover just above the breast so that the mother can see the baby nursing while the rest of the baby is covered. The breast feeding cover is reversed when the mother is nursing the baby on the opposite side. The viewing window is created from a stiff ribbon to ensure the pocket juts out adequately to allow the mother to view the baby. The viewing window is also reversed by pushing the stiff ribbon to the opposite side of the breast feeding cover.

Abstract: A shampoo cape has a generally rectangularly shaped web of pliable material and along the sides of the web are semi-rigid elongate side members. The device is held in position against the neck of a person whose hair is being shampooed by a detachable strap.

Abstract: A bed jacket has a torso portion. The torso portion has a closed frontal portion and a neck opening seam attached to a top portion of the closed frontal portion. A left arm opening seam and a right arm opening seam are attached to the closed frontal portion. A partially open rear portion is attached to the closed frontal portion. The left sleeve portion and the right sleeve portion are attached, respectively, to the left arm opening seam and to the right arm opening seam. There is a bib portion releasably attached to a front surface of the closed frontal portion. A multi-compartment belt is attached to the closed frontal portion. There is a shoulder support portion attached to the closed frontal portion. The shoulder support portion is also attached to the partially open rear portion. The shoulder support portion has a releasably fastened securing member attached to a neckband or collar member.

Abstract: A disposable protective gown having a body portion with an upper part formed to extend over the shoulders of the wearer of the gown. The upper part includes a centrally located aperture for passage of the wearer's head. A pair of sleeves extend outwardly from opposite sides of the upper part and each comprise a generally conical member that is attached at one end along 360 degrees of its circumference to the upper part. The orientation of each sleeve is provided by an integral thumb loop at the hand end of the sleeve. A heat seal weld joins the sleeve and body portion at a welded interface which extends along 330 degrees of the circumference of the base of the sleeves. Another heat seal extends along the length of each of the sleeves until it intersects and extends a little beyond the 360 degree weld to form as somewhat "L-shaped" seal for added strength.

Abstract: A nursing shawl having a crinoline portion, a tail portion and a securing means. Said crinoline is self-supporting due to a plurality of pleats formed therein. The pleats allow the crinoline to fold down into a compact stack of material which is easily stored in a purse or pocket. One end of the crinoline is sewn together preventing the pleats from separating while the other end is openable, thereby allowing it to be opened up like a paper fan. The sewn end is also sewn to a weighted tail that holds the shawl in place over a women's shoulder while in use. The shawl provides a tent-like structure under which a baby can be discretely nursed in a public location.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a food spill catching device comprising a first device body coupled to a second device body by pivotal means. The two device bodies are frictionally movable relative to each other into, and out of, closed position facing each other. The second device body may be held on a table while the first device body is adapted to serve as a shield for protecting a user's clothing from being soiled by food spills while dining at a table.

Abstract: To protect cooks, who work alternately in hot and cold rooms, from catching colds, to prevent clothing from slipping during work, to allow clothes to be donned simply and easily, and to preserve a well-groomed appearance, the clothing consists of trousers (8) and a jacket (1), which together form an overall or a jump suit. A zip fastener (7) extends from the fly (8') of the trousers up to the collar of the jacket (1). The clothing is associated with an apron (11) with fiat strip fastener parts (9') and a neck band (13) with a tie knot (14).

Abstract: A dance skirt is made up of overlapping, downwardly divergent panels, each panel individually connected at its upper edge to a common waistband but otherwise unconnected to one another so as to extend freely away from the waistband, the waistband having free ends releasably connectable to one another including tie members at the free ends, one of which is passed through an opening in a free end and tied to the other tie member so as to lay flat against the waistband.

Abstract: A disposable body towel includes a tie and apertures for retaining the towel around a bather. The disposable towel comprises a flexible substantially planar non-woven laminated sheet having top, bottom and side edges and includes a plurality of fibrous water absorbent cellulose plies. The sheet includes an outer ply and an inner ply, wherein the outer ply is water absorbent. The sheet possesses sufficient structural strength when wet to resist degradation in the presence of liquids and is sized to substantially cover a body. The inner and outer plies are bonded together by biodegradable resin at the side edges, thereby reinforcing said side edges for providing additional resistance to tearing. The sheet includes an adjustable tie attached to said top edge and apertures along said top edge for securing the towel about the body as said towel is positioned to substantially cover the body.

Abstract: Various combinations of a detachable back belt, an apron, and a lifting belt which is a direct body engaging member with ends that are closed underneath an apron is disclosed. The method of the invention is directed to applying the combination of apron, lifting belt, suspenders, and detachable back belt to the user by first putting on the apron. Thereafter, the lifting belt is slipped under the apron, the suspenders secured over the shoulders, and the suspenders optionally adjusted at that time for the short chested or long torso person.

Abstract: A protective loincloth garment as shown in FIG. 1 and generally referred to as 30, serving to shield and insulate the sensitive groin and inner thighs from cold, wind, and wet weather while the wearer sits astride a motocycle. An aesthetic, comfortable, flexible, insulated, wind and weather resistant protective garment that depends in front of the groin and inner thigh areas by means of suspensory straps 10 placed so as to not interfere with the functioning of conventional belt, chaps or clothing. The garment 30 is partially or fully detachable from conventional chaps, belt or belt loops by means of a plurality of decorative or simple fasteners 16-18 attached to the suspensory straps 10. The terminals of the suspensory straps 10 pass over a belt or through belt loops and then secure to the protective garment body 50 by coupling the fasteners 16-18. The protective garment 30 is of a length L to securely tuck between the legs.

Abstract: A moisture-management garment having a moisture management panel constructed of a moisture management fabric which extends generally between a crotch area of the garment and a waist area of the garment. The moisture management panel includes a first fabric having an inner moisture transport fabric layer constructed of hydrophobic yarns for residing in skin contact during garment wear and an inner dispersal fabric layer constructed of hydrophilic yarns and positioned adjacent to the inner moisture transport layer to receive and disperse moisture transported to it by the inner moisture transport layer. A second fabric is provided having an outer moisture vaporization fabric layer constructed of hydrophobic yarns which is the outermost surface of the moisture management fabric during wear, and an outer moisture dispersal fabric layer constructed of hydrophilic yarns and positioned adjacent to the outer moisture vaporization layer.

Abstract: A composite fabric and its method of disposal after use. Garments, linens, drapes, towels and other useful articles are provided as the composite of a reusable first component and a woven, non-woven, knitted or otherwise formed fabric of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol polymer as a second component. The second component is water soluble in temperatures above approximately 140.degree. F. After use, the composite is subjected to water of sufficient temperature to substantially dissolve the thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol component but not the reusable first component.

Abstract: Fabrics containing polybenzazole fibers have high cut-resistance, and can be used to make cut-resistant and flame-resistant garments.

Abstract: An apron that may be worn by the driver of a vehicle protects his clothing from spilled food or beverage, or falling cigarette or cigar ashes, while he is eating and/or smoking as he is driving. The apron can be put on and taken off with one hand making a single connection. It comprises a torso panel and a lap panel, the former removably connected to a neck strap. The lap panel covers the thighs and knees. The sides of the lap panel are stiffened by weights maintaining the lap panel flat on the thighs and preventing it from creeping up over the knees despite the movement of the driver's legs as he operates the pedals of the vehicle. The apron is made of water-repellent, moisture-breathing, fire retardant fabric.

Abstract: An air inflatable bib comprising a main body member (10), a catcher member (15) attached to a bottom portion of the main body member (10) and having at least one inflatable air confining chamber joined to the catcher member; wherein at least one inflatable air confining chamber is inflated with air, and extends the adjoined catcher member out and away from a bottom portion of the main body member, whereby forming a wide-open, non-collapsible pouch-like catchall pocket, between a bottom portion of the main body member and the adjoined catcher member; and wherein the bib further includes at least one inflatable air confining chamber/portion (29) joined to the main body member; wherein the air confining chamber/portion is inflated with air to comprise an inflated patterning of the air inflatable bib.

Abstract: An article of clothing so constructed as to not encircle the wearer's neck, combines a support undergarment with a neckwear outergarment. The support undergarment is a collarless and sleeveless shirt worn beneath a male's shirt or a female's blouse. The outergarment is an ornamental fabric necktie of pretied configuration and includes longitudinal pairs of same fabric shoulder tailends projecting from each upper corner of the knot-end of the necktie. Button fasteners sewn along the undergarment's shoulder straps releasably communicate with button holes sewn along tailends.

Abstract: A combination children's garment and children's toy includes both a padded portion providing protection from the impact ordinarily encountered during a boxing match, and a decoy face on the front of the garment intended to attract the punches thrown by the opponent. Both of these features provide safety during use of the toy. The toy includes a set of boxing gloves attached by sleeves, potentially permanently, to the garment. The sleeves are adjustable in length to fit the user. The face on the front of the garment provides additional entertainment during use of the garment, thus encouraging full enjoyment of both safety features of the invention. This is accomplished by providing the padding in the front of the garment, at the very location where the face is provided on the garment. The face is provided in the torso area, thus reducing the tendency to strike the opponent in the head, but rather encouraging blows directed to the heavily padded decoy face provided on the torso.

Abstract: An apron is placed in a lap of a seated wearer to protect the legs and lower torso of the wearer, and the seating surface on which the wearer is seated. The apron device is characterized by a defined cup area which allows a beverage container to be positioned in the crotch area of the seated wearer, and which aids in positioning of the device over the wearer. The device may be held in place by positioning an automotive type seat belt over the upper portion of the apron.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a catheter while a patient is taking a shower/bath includes a first band for engaging a first portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a second band for engaging a second portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a water proof panel spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands, and water absorbent panels on lateral sides of the water proof panel and spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands.

Abstract: The invention comprises a gown of the type such as used in hospitals or offices of a physician to cover the torso and shoulder region of an otherwise relatively nude person, the gown including a relatively narrow front panel connected at one end to a substantially wider rear panel of which the elongated side portions comprise flaps of the latter and are adapted to be adjustably lapped over side edge portions of the front panel, the connected area of the panels having a head-receiving opening, and elongated tie members respectively extend from the outermost edges of the rear panel and across the front panel and are tied in a bowknot to detachably secure the respective panels in enclosing manner on the torso of a person while permitting ready arrangement of the panels to permit medical examination or for toilet purposes.

Abstract: A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) comprising a front panel (12) and a second panel (13). An elastic band (50) is operatively connected to the waistband (11). An apron member (40) is operatively connected to the top portion of the front panel (12). A pocket member (60) is operatively connected to the bottom portion of the front panel (12).

Abstract: A set of protective pants which includes a waist band for attachment around a waist of a wearer, a pair of leg portions affixed to the waist, each having a crotch edge extending from a front of said waist band to a rear thereof. The crotch edges are unconnected to each other so as to provide maximum freedom of movement.

Abstract: Previous types of armored safety workwear are too inflexible, heavy or expensive to be useful. The present invention provides an article of protective clothing comprising a flexible supporting material and a plurality of elongated coil springs held in close proximity to the surface of said supporting material at spaced locations. Preferably, the coil springs are free to rotate in relation to the supporting material. The coil springs are held in elongated pockets secured to the surface of said supporting material.