Abstract: A garment with an integral deployable security blanket formed in a reversible pocket, the garment having at least one garment wall adapted to support the reversible pocket; said reversible pocket having opposed pocket walls secured about peripheral edges leaving an accessible pocket opening; an edge portion of the reversible pocket being graspable to invert the pocket for deployment exteriorly of the garment wall; the pocket walls being formed of tactile material having a first distinctive feel; the graspable edge portion being formed of a tactile material having a second distinctive feel distinguishable by touch from that of said first distinctive feel.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention relates to a garment which comprises at least a first zone and a second zone. The first zone of the garment is arranged in the spine area and comprises a higher degree of air permeability than the second zone. The second zone of the garment is arranged below the breast area and in the area of the lumbar vertebrae and comprises a higher degree of moisture wicking than the first zone.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing encoded geographic association via an article of clothing. The clothing provides for an encoded logo which allows a viewer of the clothing to immediately identify the geographic region if they are familiar with that geographic region while at least partially concealing the specific geographic region from them if they are not.

Abstract: Articles of clothing which include an outerwear garment combined with an intermediate garment are provided. Such articles include a jacket combined with a vest, a coat or overgarment combined with a jacket, or a coat or overgarment combined with a vest. Such articles of clothing can include an outerwear and an intermediate garment, wherein the outwear and the intermediate garment include respective shoulders, wherein the outwear outerwear and the intermediate garment may be joined at the shoulders by connecting members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clothing item, particularly for sports activities, made of water-proof and wind-proof material, comprising a climate membrane. Regions (7, 8) made of highly elastic woven fabric which has temperature equalizing properties are provided in the material.

Abstract: Disclosed, in general, is a garment featuring at least one sleeve. Each sleeve featuring a closable opening that extends the entire length of the sleeve. The opening of the sleeve allows for a patient to receive medical treatment without the added stress of having to remove their top or roll up their sleeves.

Abstract: A system and method for reinforcement helps reinforce a pocket at the seams and edges with panels, stitches, and folds. The system helps reinforce a pocket at the seams and edges, such that abrasive forces on the pocket are alleviated. The reinforcement comprises an addition of multiple layers of material and fabric that overlay the pocket at sections of the pocket where engagement and movement most often occur. The system uses unique reinforcement panels that overlay the original panel that forms the pocket. The reinforcement panel is of different material than the panel. The reinforcement panel overlays the panel at the open end, where abrasive movement occurs for accessing the interior of the pocket, and also overlays a closed end, where items accumulate inside the pocket. The system utilizes a secondary pocket inside the pocket, along with a zipper and a loop for enhanced usability.

Abstract: A sleeping bag has an elongate shell defining a longitudinal axis and an inner volume sized and shaped to receive a user therein. The shell has a pair of fastener-less arm ports. Each of the arm ports is selectively moveable from a closed port position to an opened port position. Each of the ports has an inner panel and an outer panel. The inner panel is positioned in overlapping face-to-face engagement with the outer panel in the closed port position such that the inner and outer panels are generally in the same plane as the overlying portion. The outer panel is spaced from the inner panel in the opened port position to define a passage for allowing the user to extend their arm through the respective port.

Abstract: A piece of clothing capable of advertising includes a front side and a rear side. The front side and the rear side includes a scan code component displaying a scan code which can be scanned by an electronic device.

Abstract: A garment accessory of the invention designed to be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer. The garment accessory is made from a multi-way stretch material such that the garment is designed to be form fitting and fit snugly around the arms and torso of the wearer to provide sufficient support to be worn with or without any underlying garment (e.g., brassiere).

Abstract: A wearable sensor retaining device and techniques for integrating a wearable sensor retaining device into a first responder's garment, such as a firefighter's shirt. The wearable sensor retaining device may include a strap having a rigid connector having a male portion and a female portion (e.g. a side-release buckle) for adjustably securing the strap around a wearer's torso to ensure proper location of the wearable sensor and proper fit for the wearer. The strap has a portion for coupling to a wearable sensor and having sufficient tension to retain the wearable monitor in the proper location, while maintaining wearer comfort so as not to impede the range of motion of the wearer. The strap may include a length adjustment loop that provides the wearer a customized fit and quick, consistent application.

Abstract: An anti-odor apparel includes: an upper body clothing that defines an open end; an extended sleeve stitched to the open end to form a loop-shaped sewing connection, the extended sleeve having a sleeve segment and an extension segment which respectively have lower end portions that are made from a functional fabric; and a lifting unit including an elastic string that has two connecting end portions and that extends along the loop-shaped sewing connection. The connecting end portions of the elastic string are held to the loop-shaped sewing connection such that the elastic string is held under tension so as to elastically lift at least one of the lower end portions of the sleeve segment and the extension segment toward the user's underarm area.

Abstract: Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood.

Abstract: An athletic wear 1 of the present invention is formed of first clothing fabric F1 having small elastic modulus and second clothing fabric F2 having larger elastic modulus than first clothing fabric F1. First belt part 10 is formed by second clothing fabric covering circumference of upper part of pelvis Bh in wear 1. First belt part 10 essentially continuously comprises belt front part 11, belt back part 13 and pair belt side parts 12 covering upper part of pelvis Bh. Upper edge line of belt part slopes as extends from center of belt back part to center of belt front part.

Abstract: A scapulo-spinal stabilizer with abdominal support for opening the superior thoracic aperture comprises a shirt-like garment for wearing on the torso, the garment having two elongated, semi-rigid thoraco-lumbar support stays disposed in dual, parallel sheaths in a posterior panel thereof, two posterior flexible scapular straps anchored on and angularly depending from superior shoulder portions of the garment, the scapular straps forming a posterior crossing configuration across the support stays, and anterior ends of the scapular straps detachably attached to opposite lateral ends of an anterior rib margin support disposed on the anterior portion of the garment, the scapular stays, scapular straps and anterior rib margin support stabilizing the posture of a wearer and opening the superior thoracic aperture.

Abstract: This invention discloses a fastener for fastening a carry bag to a person's body, characterized by a garment having at least one reinforced member. The reinforced member is integrally formed with the garment. It has an elongate strap and a container portion of a backpack or rucksack. The reinforced member includes connector means for connecting the reinforced member to an engagement means of the carry bag. The garment may be, for example, a waistcoat, collared vest or a front portion of a waistcoat or collared vest that extends to a carry bag, rucksack, or backpack.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf shirt with two laterally-opposed textile bands affixed thereto that are less stretchable than a textile used to construct the torso portion and the shoulder portion of the shirt. A first end of each band is adhered to a skirt of the collar portion, and a second end is adhered to a free end of the shirt. One side of the length of the pair of bands is adhered to the shirt at each point between the first and second end. When the shirt is worn by a person, and the person addresses a golf ball (e.g., extends his arms in front of his body and/or partially clasps his hands together around a golf club), the textile used to construct the bands pulls the sleeve portion away from the wearer and/or decreases a movement associated with the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A garment comprises a torso portion including a volume reduction arrangement. The volume reduction arrangement includes a first strap that crosses a second strap, a first strap adjustment member, and a second strap adjustment member. The first strap adjustment member is coupled to a right side of the torso portion. A first portion of the first strap is coupled to a left side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the first strap engages the first strap adjustment member on the right side of the torso portion. The second strap adjustment member is coupled to the shell on the left side of the torso portion. A first portion of the second strap is coupled to the right side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the second strap engages the second strap adjustment member on the left side of the torso portion.

Abstract: A garment includes a front side and a back side. The front side and back side are coupled to surround at least part of a person's body. The front side includes a mesh outer shell and a lightweight inner mesh liner, and the inner mesh liner includes a material that provides moisture wicking The back side includes a breathable material that substantially maintains three-dimensional breathability when the person rests upon it. The garment provides breathability substantially surrounding said at least part of the person's body.

Abstract: The orthopedic support garment includes a garment body made of stretchable fabric and configured to be worn in a form-fitting manner on the upper body of a wearer. The garment body has a front body portion, a rear body portion joined to the front body portion, and right and left sleeve portions attached to the front and rear body portions. Also provided is at least one tensor band laid out along one of the front and rear body portions in a manner intended to substantially correspond to at least one of the fascial lines extending along the upper body of the wearer. When the garment is worn by the wearer, the at least one tensor band may be placed in tension so as to provide proprioceptive feedback to the wearer during movement.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a shirt is provided which contains different child interactive devices attached to the clothing. The devices are not visible unless a child opens a portion of the shirt, such as opening a pocket flap. The devices are particularly accessible to a child who is being carried by the adult and promote bonding between the child and adult while the two are together. Additionally, the devices assist in entertaining the child.

Abstract: A protective garment system fabricated from ballistic textiles having a V50 on 2 grain RCC of at least 300 fps as measured by Mil-Spec 662F provides good ballistic and fragmentary protection, and can be worn in lieu of conventional clothing without discomfort to the wearer. Embodiments overcome prior art ballistic fabric limitations by incorporating novel construction, such as plaiting and/or twill or satin weaving, as well as novel yarn selection, to enable comfortable skin contact, and by applying coatings to improve abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and color acceptance. Embodiments incorporate layers of ballistic fabric in critical areas, either by overlapping protective clothing articles, and/or by incorporating multiple layers of protective fabric into an individual protective garment. Embodiments provide good moisture transport for long term comfort.

Abstract: Disclosed is a posture support garment. The posture support garment can be designed to use an elastic tension fabric that provides tension on the left sleeve and right sleeve of the posture support garment. The tension created can pull the back of the left sleeve and the right sleeve inwards towards the middle of the wearer of the posture support garment's back. This, in turn, can cause the wearer's shoulders to be pulled back and upwards, thus stretching the wearer's chest and shoulder muscles while also relieving tension on the wearer's back and neck muscles. This can help reverse the effects of repetitive poor posture as well as the physical pains associated with poor posture. The elastic tension fabric can be concealed beneath a back panel to the posture support garment which allows the elastic tension fabric to stretch and contract without affecting the appearance of the back panel.

Abstract: A fashion clothing accessory is adjustable, and may be removable or permanent. Two ornamental members have fastening mechanisms for attachment to the clothing at discrete areas thereon, and are attached or attachable to two flexible elongate members that can be secured together at different possible intermediate points therealong using an adjustment mechanism. With the accessory attached to the clothing, the mechanism provides adjustments to both the accessory and clothing by changing its position on the flexible members in order to pull the ornamental members closer together or allow them to drift further apart. The adjustment mechanism may also feature ornamental elements. In addition to this function of changing the appearance and fit of clothing, the ornamental elements provide additional style.

Abstract: A firefighter and tactical harness can be worn as a belt. If a situation arises that leg loops are desired, the firefighter and tactical harness includes a pair of pouches that can be ripped open to release the leg loops. The leg loops may each be fastened around the appropriate leg and clipped together via standard quick-connect buckles.

Abstract: Athletic apparel is configured to apply resistance to a human user having a first arm, a second arm, a first leg and a second leg. The athletic apparel includes a shirt further comprising performance fabric formed into a sleeves and a body having rigid fabric collar. A first front resistance band, a first rear resistance band, a first front arm band, a first rear arm band and a first shoulder resistance band are attached to the shirt and configured to render resistance onto the first arm within the shirt. A second front resistance band, a second rear resistance band, a second front arm band, a second rear arm band and a second shoulder resistance band are attached to the shirt and configured to render resistance onto the second arm within the shirt.

Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.

Abstract: A modular protective garment includes first and second protective components. The first protective component is configured to protect a portion of a body of a wearer of the garment. The first protective component includes a fabric made from a composite material, the fabric permitting air and water vapor to flow therethrough and being light-weight. The second protective component is also configured to protect a portion of the body of the wearer. A connector releasably attaches the first and second components.

Abstract: The present invention is a two-layer garment adapted to receive one or more body parts to provide a user with compression and thermal therapy. The two layers comprise of an inner base layer having a compression fit and an outer mesh layer. The layers are attached to one another such that an intermediate space exists between the two layers. The intermediate space is accessible through one or more openings to the intermediate space. The opening and intermediate space are adapted to receive a thermal transferring element. A thermal pouch having a plurality of projections on an outward facing surface may receive the thermal transferring element prior to insertion into the intermediate space or the projections may be located on the thermal transferring element itself. The outer mesh layer receives the projections securing the thermal transferring element at any location, resulting in unmatched customizable thermal and compression therapy.

Abstract: An article of wear in the form of a fabric garment has openings to allow limbs of a wearer, such as an infant, to pass through. The article of wear includes a plurality of snap fasteners installed in series onto the fabric along opposite sides of at least one opening of the garment. Each of the series of snap fasteners is defined by a matching pair of snap fastener parts in the form of stud and socket portions with attaching units. At least pairs of matching snap fasteners that are adjacent to one another have different unique tactile indicators associated therewith such that each pair of stud and socket portions, with respective attaching units, has a unique tactile surface associated therewith, thereby reducing a possibility that a user might mismatch any given stud or socket pair.

Abstract: A clothing with charcoal system includes a clothing garment assembly having an inner layer, an outer layer, a middle layer, and charcoal. The garment and the charcoal in combination form the clothing garment assembly. The inner layer, the outer layer, and the middle layer in combination form a garment for wear. The charcoal may be contained and interspersed in the middle layer, the middle layer located between the inner layer and the outer layer. Further, the middle layer is self-contained and is able to be removed to be replaced. The charcoal is directly sewn into the middle layer and absorbs odor. The inner layer is located adjacent a body of a wearer when the garment is worn. The charcoal is in relative proximity of the wearer when the garment is worn, the charcoal thereby able to suppress odor and sweat emitting from body of the wearer, and to limit bacteria and fungi.

Abstract: A garment is presently disclosed. The garment contains a rear panel, and a crotch panel coupled with the rear panel defining a condom coupling member, wherein the rear panel and the crotch panel form a first leg opening and a second leg opening, wherein the condom coupling member is configured to couple a condom with the crotch panel, wherein the crotch panel comprises material configured to prevent STDs that are transmitted through skin-to-skin contact from passing through the crotch panel.

Abstract: An outer garment is disclosed that keeps users warm at sporting events or other outdoor events. The outer garment comprises a main garment body having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving the arms of the user. Furthermore, the outer garment besides being worn by a user, can also be used as a blanket or throw. Typically, the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are tied together without sewing. The main garment body further comprises a hood removably secured to the opening. Additionally, the continuous opening at each opposing side edge is oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are two-layer, reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are inside-out reversible, forward/backward reversible, or a combination thereof. The reversible compression garment can be, for instance, a mid-thigh pant or a tank top. Also disclosed herein are methods of assembling and using the reversible compression garments disclosed herein.

Abstract: A garment for regulating temperature is provided, including a body having a back panel and at least one front panel made of a temperature insulating textile and partially joined along at least one common edge, the joined panels defining an inside chamber. At least one pocket having a top, bottom and side edges, is fastened to an inner surface of at least one of the front panel and the back panel on at least one side of the at least one pocket. The at least one pocket has at least one side opening.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention may be characterized as a shirt configured to counteract detrimental upper body movement. The shirt has a base layer, a plurality of inelastic bands, and a load distribution portion. The plurality of inelastic bands are coupled to the base layer, and include a first cross-connecting band, a second cross-connecting band, a third cross-connecting band, and a fourth cross-connecting band. The load distribution portion is also coupled to the base layer, and anchors ends of the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands and the load distribution portion are configured to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapula when the shirt is worn by a user.

Abstract: A protective athletic garment comprising a protective cap for protecting a body part of the user. The protective cap comprises a shell for overlying the user's body part. The shell comprises a first shell member and a second shell member. The protective cap comprises a liner mounted under the shell for being disposed between the shell and the user's body part. The protective cap also comprises a link interconnecting the first shell member and the second shell member to hold the first shell member and the second shell member together. The link extends along at least part of a periphery of the first shell member and at least part of a periphery of the second shell member such that the first shell member and the second shell member are movable relative to one another in response to movement of the user's body part.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

Abstract: A multifunctional garment is disclosed. The multifunctional garment can be composed of a piece of fabric having a substantially rectangular shape. The fabric has two elongated ends that are flush with each other to form a crease in the middle of the fabric and two tubular openings. The elongated ends are sewn inwardly along the flush ends to two predetermined points, such that a central opening remains. The opening is reinforced with elastic to provide a snug fit when worn in multiple ways. The multifunction garment has a general size and width-to-height ratio that allows the wearer to comfortably use the fabric as a scarf, as a tie, as a collar, or as a hood. Additionally, the garment may be worn as a shawl, as a blouse, as a sash, or as a shrug.

Abstract: A garment comprising at least one layer of fabric (303), air vents (103) and which is further characterised in that it comprises tubes (202) attached to the inside of the garment creating space between the garment and the body (301) of the user, said tubes (202) are elongated and run continuously at least most of the length of said garment.

Abstract: A warming garment and method of making and using are provided. The warming garment may have an inner lining and an outer lining which may form an annular space in which an exothermic composition that is activated upon exposure to oxygen may be disposed. When worn, the warming garment may aid in inducing vasodilation upon a subject's limb through the emanation of heat from the exothermic composition. Once vasodilation is achieved, venipuncture or catheter insertion procedures may be properly initiated.

Abstract: A garment comprising at least two layers, wherein the first layer (1) is a protective shell, the second layer (4) is an insulating layer. The insulating layer (4) has a thickness sufficient to form predefined holes each capable of holding a volume of air.

Abstract: In some implementations, a garment includes a first waistband having a first size for supporting the garment on a wearer, a second waistband having a second size that is greater than the first size, and a garment panel between and attached to the first waistband and the second waistband, such that the second waistband is configured to be supported by and separated from the first waistband during wearing of the garment by the wearer.

Abstract: A sweatshirt having a smoking apparatus as part of the sweatshirt, allowing users to smoke out of the sweatshirt comprises a garment body having a neck opening and sleeves and an elongated cord for tightening the sweatshirt hood around the users head and neck. A hollow tube is positioned inside of the elongated cord. The elongated tube has a first end and a second end with the first end having a mouthpiece, and the second end having a smoking bowl piece for retaining smoking material.

Abstract: A fabric (30) includes a first flexible fabric layer (32), having fabric emissivity properties in a visible radiation range that are selected so as to mimic ambient emissivity properties of a deployment environment of the fabric, and at least one second flexible fabric layer (34), which is joined to the first flexible fabric layer, and which is configured to scatter long-wave radiation that is incident on the fabric. The first and second flexible fabric layers are perforated by a non-uniform pattern of perforations (44) extending over at least a part of the fabric.

Abstract: Thermal garments with reduced weight and bulk and improved packability include targeted zones of increased thermal resistive properties. Such garments may include: (a) a first garment region extending along a central back portion of the garment from the waist area of the garment to the neck area; (b) second and third garment regions extending along the sides of the garment from the waist area to the underarm area; and (c) a fourth garment region extending between the first and second garment regions, between the first and third garment regions, and between the second and third garment regions. The fourth garment region includes a thermal material having a lower thermal resistive value than the thermal resistive values of the thermal materials associated with the first, second, and third garment regions. Methods of making such garments also are described.

Abstract: A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible.

Abstract: A garment improving blood flow to a predetermined area of the body, the garment having a magnetic portion, the magnetic portion positioned at the predetermined area of the body wherein the magnetic portion positioned adjacent to the skin of the user. A fabric adapted to form the garment. The magnetic portion mounted to the fabric at the predetermined area of the body. The fabric is comprised of at least 15% tourmaline.

Abstract: A moisture control garment formed of a material that has moisture wicking (hydrophobic) properties joined to another material that has moisture absorbing (hydrophilic) properties. In certain embodiments, the moisture wicking and moisture absorbing materials are of similar thickness, have the same estimated shrinkage percentage, and the fibers of such materials are positioned in the same direction.

Abstract: A thermal energy dissipating garment may include a first garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a first side and a second garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a vent side. The first garment portion and the second garment portion are discontinuously affixed to each other at defined intervals along a surface of each portion proximate to the first side and the vent side creating a vent seam having a plurality of ducts/scalloped vents for directing air towards a body of a wearer. The plurality of scalloped vents are oriented with an angle of attack that redirects air from the exterior of the garment to the interior of the garment to increase air movement along a wearer's skin.