Abstract: An outer protective shell of either a jacket or trousers has a torso portion and a pair of appendage portions connected to the torso portion. A liner is disposed within the shell and includes an outer moisture barrier and an inner thermal barrier. The moisture barrier is formed of a plurality of pieces joined together at seams. Sealing tapes on the inner surface of the moisture barrier are disposed over the seams to provide a waterproof seal at the seams. Lower edge portions of the moisture barrier and the thermal barrier are detachably connected to one another at spaced points so that the moisture barrier and the thermal barrier can be manually separated from one another to visually inspect said sealing tapes at all of said seams. In the jacket, the remaining edge portions of the barriers are permanently connected to one another. These remaining edge portions are detachably connected to the shell at spaced locations along the remaining edge portions.

Abstract: A lightweight thermal liner suitable for use with a garment which provides thermal protection for the garment without the stiffness and bulk of conventional prior art thermal liners. In a preferred embodiment, the thermal liner includes a fabric substrate and a layer of relatively incompressible, lightweight insulating beads bonded to the substrate. The insulating beads are spaced on the substrate in a spaced array and create an insulating air space between the substrate and an adjacent layer of material in the garment. Also in a preferred embodiment, the thermal liner is made of flame and heat resistant material such as aramid or PBI fibers.

Abstract: A lined upper body clothing article, such as a jacket, that includes a carrying article, such as a tote bag, concealed between the rear panel of the jacket shell and the rear panel of the jacket lining. One wall of the carrying article is sewn or zippered to the lining, but the shell of the jacket is not attached to the carrying article. The mouth of the carrying article is located at a zippered seam between the bottom of the rear panel of the jacket shell and the bottom of the rear panel of the jacket lining. At this zippered seam, the carrying article may be opened and the bottom of the rear panel of the jacket shell separated from the bottom of the rear panel of the jacket lining. The carrying article is configured inside-out when the jacket is in the as-worn position. Accordingly, when the zipper is opened, the jacket can be easily folded into the carrying article as the carrying article is turned from inside-out to outside-out.

Abstract: A firefighter garment having a low friction liner system which includes an outer shell made of an abrasion resistant material, a moisture barrier layer made of a water-resistant material, a thermal barrier layer and a layer of material having flame, heat and high-lubricity properties positioned within the outer shell. In one embodiment, the high-lubricity layer is composed of a fire resistant filament yarn and is attached to the inside face of the thermal liner; that is, the face positioned next to the clothing of a wearer of the garment. In another embodiment, the layer of high-lubricity material is positioned to form a substrate for the moisture barrier and is located between the moisture barrier and outer shell. A garment having two layers of high-lubricity material, one forming an inside face of the thermal liner and the other forming an interface between the moisture barrier and outer shell, is also preferable.

Abstract: A protective garment, and preferably a protective garment for firefighters, utilizing two strips of moisture impermeable, wick resistant material adjacent one or more openings of the garment in which the wick resistant materials form a shingle effect to prevent transmission of toxic liquids through seams of the garment for contamination of the wearer.

Abstract: A down-fill quilted fabric comprised of stitched lines and tack stitches as well as the method of fabrication of the fabric is described. A down-fill material is disposed between fabric sheets which are secured together by stitched lines. A plurality of tack stitches are disposed between the stitch lines to compress the down-fill material to reduce the thickness of the quilted fabric by at least twice the normal loft of the down-fill material while maintaining pliability of the fabric. The tack stitches eliminates stitch lines which produce cold spots and which add rigidity to the fabric. Such quilted fabric may be used as outer or inner fabric pieces in the manufacture of articles of apparel, for the fabrication of bedding quilts or other articles wherein an insulating fabric is desired.

Abstract: A protective garment having an outer shell and a thermal liner having a layer of apertured, closed-cell foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the foam material is fire retardant and the layer is bonded to the outer shell, and the garment includes a moisture barrier layer positioned between the foam liner and the wearer of the garment. The closed-cell foam liner is non-moisture absorbent and provides high thermal insulation for its weight and thickness in comparison to prior art thermal liners, so that a relatively thin layer of foam material may be used. Accordingly, the overall weight of the garment is minimized, as is the movement-restricting effect of the liner. The non-absorbency of the foam liner allows the liner to be positioned between the moisture barrier and the outer shell of the garment so that the liner does not restrict flow of perspiration moisture vapor from the wearer to the moisture barrier.

Abstract: An insulated garment which includes an outer fabric and an inner fabric and at least two layers of insulation between the inner and outer fabrics. A first layer of insulation contiguous to the outer fabric is a synthetic material and a second layer of insulation contiguous to the inner fabric is goose down. Stitching maintaining the inner and outer fabrics to the two layers of insulation is patterned so that the stitching of one of the layers of insulation is contiguous to mid-points between the stitching of the second layer of insulation.

Abstract: A firefighter garment having an outer shell and an inner liner functioning as a combined thermal barrier and moisture barrier made of a fire-retardant, closed-cell foam material. The closed-cell foam liner is moisture resistant and at the same time provides adequate thermal insulation. The moisture resistance of the foam liner eliminates the need for a separate moisture barrier, and, in one embodiment, allows the liner to be bonded directly to the outer shell. However, in a preferred embodiment, the inner liner is separate from the shell and includes a fabric substrate of an aramid fiber to which it is bonded. The fabric substrate faces the wearer and prevents abrasion of the foam by the wearer and enhances the tear strength of the foam. Such closed-cell foam material may be used either as a continuous thermal barrier extending throughout the garment and/or in selected areas which require additional padding or thermal resistance.

Abstract: A protective garment having an outer shell and a thermal liner having a layer of apertured, closed-cell foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the foam material is fire retardant and the layer is bonded to the outer shell, and the garment includes a moisture barrier layer positioned between the foam liner and the wearer of the garment. The closed-cell foam liner is non-moisture absorbent and provides high thermal insulation for its weight and thickness in comparison to prior art thermal liners, so that a relatively thin layer of foam material may be used. Accordingly, the overall weight of the garment is minimized, as is the movement-restricting effect of the liner. The non-absorbency of the foam liner allows the liner to be positioned between the moisture barrier and the outer shell of the garment so that the liner does not restrict flow of perspiration moisture vapor from the wearer to the moisture barrier.

Abstract: A protective jacket, comprises an inner layer and an outer layer composed of an air-impermeable fabric, a layer of a resilient porous material located between the inner and outer layers, and filtering means, the layers being formed so that when the jacket is fitted on a user's chest and upper part of stomach, during inhaling a pressure in an interior increases and air is pressed through the filtering means to be inhaled by the user.

Abstract: A thermally insulated down-fill fabric of reduced thickness and having a down-fill composition. A patterned envelope is formed and defines a pouch in which down or a down-fill composition is inserted and distributed substantially evenly within the envelope. The envelope is then compressed and stitch seams are formed to define a quilt pattern of closely spaced stitch lines to reduce the loft of the down-fill composition by about twice the normal loft thereof. This procedure is repeated over the entire envelope whereby the fabric has at least half the thickness of the normal loft of the down-fill composition.

Abstract: A mohair quilted garment insert and method of fabrication are disclosed comprising the steps of providing a quantity of raw mohair, washing the raw mohair, drying the washed mohair, picking the dried mohair to remove loose fibers, adding an oil to the picked mohair, providing raw wool, washing the raw wool, drying the washed wool, blending the oiled mohair and dried wool to form a bat, providing an outer layer of moisture resistant fabric and providing an inner layer of flexible fabrics and positioning the blended wool and mohair between the outer and inner layers to form a bat between the inner and outer layers to form a precut garment pattern, stitching the precut pattern with a quilting machine to form rectangular pockets to thereby form an insulating material, and utilizing the insulating material for a wide variety of garments as a liner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coat having a shell piece, a fusible interlining, a lapel support component, and a separate chest support component. The shell piece includes body and lapel portions. The body portion has a curved upper edge for attachment to a sleeve. The fusible interlining is attached to only the body portion of the shell piece. The lapel support component is attached to only the lapel portion of the shell piece. The separate chest support component is attached to the body portion of the body piece. The lapel support component and the chest support component are formed from first and second materials having different average weights.

Abstract: The firefighter's garment of the invention comprises an inner liner attached to and located within an outer shell of abrasion resistant material. The inner liner consists of a layer of a thermally insulating material attached to a layer of moisture resistant material along a plurality of seams that extend around the periphery of the liner such that the area enclosed by the layers is completely enclosed. A plurality of releasable fasteners are positioned at desired locations in the garment, preferably in the seams, to allow the firefighter to visually inspect the area enclosed by the moisture resistant layer and the thermally insulating layer.

Abstract: A firefighter garment which includes an outer shell, a thermal layer and a combination moisture barrier and facecloth. In the preferred embodiment, the combination moisture barrier and facecloth layer includes a semi-permeable component, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, which is attached to a facecloth material of a high lubricity filament yarn. The semi-permeable component functions as a moisture barrier and the filament yarn component provides a low friction interface between the garment and its wearer, thereby reducing heat stress imposed on the wearer of the garment during firefighting activity. The filament component also functions as a substrate for the moisture barrier. In the preferred embodiment, the thermal liner includes a layer of apertured flame and heat resistant unicellular or closed cell foam which is positioned between the outer shell and the combination moisture barrier and facecloth.

Abstract: An outer shell is stitched to an outer collar part which is in turn stitched to an inner collar part. A moisture barrier is stitched to and disposed between the inner and outer collar parts. A separate liner has an upper edge portion having fastening means thereon which cooperate with fastening means on the inner collar part and the moisture barrier for removably securing the upper edge portion of the liner to the inner collar part and the moisture barrier. The moisture barrier extends above and below the upper edge portion of the liner when the collar is in an upright position.

Abstract: An inserted pocket system for use with a waterproof garment having a face fabric is provided and includes a waterproof bag-shaped pocket insert having a waterproof bag, an inner pocket part located at the backing of the garment face fabric and an outer pocket part which projects from an insertion opening and a pocket flap which covers the insertion opening. The pocket system is installed within the garment in such a way as to keep contents within the pocket free from moisture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective garment, such as for example that worn by a firefighter and the like.The garment of the present invention in its broadest terms comprises (a) an outer layer comprising at least one terminal edge (i.e. such as on the garment hemlines, collar, closure edges and sleeve ends), with a minor portion adjacent the terminal edge(s), and a major portion; and (b) an inner layer, divided into a major portion and a minor portion, with the minor portion of the inner layer permanently affixed beneath the minor portion of the outer layer and along the terminal edge(s) (or portions thereof) of the outer layer; and major portion of the inner layer permanently or removably attached beneath the major portion of the outer layer. In this regard, it is desireable to maintain the major portion inner layer(s) of a firefighting garment unbound to terminal ends of the outer layer so that it may more easily shed water, soil and contaminants.

Abstract: A firefighter garment having a low friction liner system which includes an outer shell made of an abrasion resistant material, a moisture barrier layer made of a water-resistant material, a thermal barrier layer and a layer of material having high-lubricity positioned within the outer shell. In one embodiment, the high-lubricity layer is composed of a fire resistant filament yarn and is attached to the inside face of the thermal liner; that is, the face positioned next to the clothing of a wearer of the garment. In another embodiment, the layer of high-lubricity material is positioned to form a substrate for the moisture barrier and is located between the moisture barrier and outer shell. A garment having two layers of high-lubricity material, one forming an inside face of the thermal liner and the other forming an interface between the moisture barrier and outer shell, is also preferable.

Abstract: The thermobonding interlining comprises at least one non-woven layer of intermingled fibers of filaments presented generally is a longitudinal direction. One face of the non-woven layer is coated with dots of thermofusible polymer. It further comprises weft yarns which are textured continuous filaments. The weft yarns are disposed crosswise to the longitudinal direction and bonded to the non-woven layer due to the intermingling of the fibers or filaments of the non-woven layer. The dots of thermofusible polymer are disposed on the face of the non-woven layer on which the weft yarns are partly exposed. The interlining can also comprise two non-woven layers of intermingled fibers or filament between which the weft yarns are sandwiched. The dots of polymer are coated on one of the non-woven layers. The number of dots is equal to or higher than 60 per cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A waterproof connection device is provided for use with a garment having optionally many detachable liners including a functional layer insert having a water vapor permeable functional layer.

Abstract: A durable, attractive, lined garment, such as a blazer, that can be repeatedly washed in an aqueous solution containing laundering agents is constructed of a washable outer fabric, such as polyester, a polyester/natural fiber blend or corduroy, and a synthetic liner, such as polyester. A seam between the washable fabric and liner fabric is constructed by first sandwiching the washable fabric between the liner and a flexible tape made from a non-woven fabric having an adhesive on each side. The three materials are joined along a common edge with an overlock stitch, and also joined with a tacking stitch spaced a short distance apart from the overlock stitch. The adhesive is then employed to further join the washable fabric to the tape. Another type of seam additionally includes a wiggin between the tape and the washable fabric, wherein the adhesive adheres the tape to the wiggin.

Abstract: The textile material is a woven or knit fabric made of multifilament aramid yarns or yarns made of cellulose fire retardant material. When used in conjunction with a firefighter protective garment, the lining increases wearer comfort, reduces metabolic energy requirements, decreases metabolic heat build-up, and the weight of a fire-protective garment including this textile material.

Abstract: A method for treating hypothermia or hyperthermia patients is presented wherein the upper torso of the patient is maintained in close contact with a wet absorbent material in a vestlike garment that carries a water supply to maintain the absorbent material wet to effect sensible heat transfer between the patient and the water. In one embodiment, evaporative cooling is moderated by an overgarment of a waterproof material.

Abstract: An inner lining fabric of reduced thickness and having a down-fill composition for use as an inner lining in an article of apparel and a method of making the inner lining fabric is disclosed. A patterned envelope is formed and defines a pouch in which down or a down composition is inserted and distributed substantially evenly within the envelope. The envelope is then compressed in portions thereof and stitch seams are formed to define a quilt pattern of closely spaced stitch lines to reduce the loft of the down-fill composition by at least twice the normal loft thereof. This procedure is repeated over the entire envelope whereby the inner lining fabric has at least half the thickness of the normal loft of the down-fill composition. The inner lining fabric may have portions thereof with quilting defining surface areas of different portions to vary the thermal insulating value of different portions of the inner lining.

Abstract: A protective thermal overjacket for being worn over an outer protective shell and/or inner thermal liner of a person such as a firefighter, and for providing additional flame and thermal protection to the upper torso of the firefighter particularly the upper chest, upper back, and upper arms of the firefighter's body. Fasteners may be provided for interconnecting the collars of the protective thermal overjacket, the inner thermal liner and the outer protective garment; alternatively, the collar of the protective thermal overjacket may be provided with a fastener for fastening the collar of the overjacket around the collar of the outer protective garment.

Abstract: A liner sleeve is disposed within a shell sleeve, and a wrister is permanently and inseparably secured directly to the open lower end of a liner sleeve by stitching which extends along the liner sleeve to connect the wrister and liner circumferentially so that undesired material cannot enter between the wrister and the liner sleeve. A sleeve well is defined by a first annular member secured to a shell sleeve and a second annular member secured to a liner sleeve. The first and second annular members have annular arrays of interengaging hooks and loops and also interengaging diametrically opposite snap connectors for detachably connecting the annular members to one another. A further annular band of material disposed between the shell sleeve and the first annular member is formed of thermal protective moisture barrier material.

Abstract: An outer garment to be worn by one or more people together, having an outer jacket with a pair of sleeves, and an inner jacket portion with one sleeve. The outer jacket and inner jacket are partially connected at the neck opening and partially connected at the waistband. The garment is convertible from an unexpanded configuration wearable by one person to an expanded configuration wearable by at least two people. In the unexpanded configuration, the one sleeve of the inner jacket portion is inserted by the wearer into one of the sleeves of the outer jacket. To change to the expanded configuration, a securing feature on the back of the outer garment is released allowing additional folded material to be unfolded into an expanded back portion. In addition, in another embodiment, when an inner panel is attached to the back portion of the outer jacket, two people can both be separately enveloped in their own garment. The expandable feature allows for ease of movement by the people wearing the garment.

Abstract: A stretchable, drapable, windproof, water resistant and water vapor permeable composite fabric including an inner layer of fabric, a first adhesive layer, a non-porous hydrophilic barrier layer, a second adhesive layer and an outer layer of fabric. At least one of the adhesive layers is of a hydrophilic material and may be continuous, and which joins the inner fabric layer to one side of the barrier layer, the second adhesive layer adhering the barrier layer to the outer fabric layer. The adhesive layers and the barrier layer are constructed to allow water vapor molecules to travel therethrough by a process of absorption-diffusion-desorption, but restrict the passage of wind and liquid water. The inner layer is formed of a hydrophobic material rendered sufficiently hydrophilic to permit wicking or formed with an inner surface formed of said material and an outer surface formed of a naturally absorbent material.

Abstract: Heat control for an animal body is provided by way of micro-climate conditioning clothing incorporating an inner first layer of spacer mesh material. A second layer of impermeable material is in contact with the first layer and has perforations therethrough. A third layer of spacer mesh material is provided as well as a fourth outer layer of impermeable material which is fastened along its edges to the second layer. An inlet/outlet port for a gaseous fluid is provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns an interfacing for stiffening outer garments which is formed from a composite of a nonwoven textile (19), a warp knit fabric with synthetic multifilament threads and weft threads (20). The composite according to the invention contains a loosely bonded nonwoven fabric (19 ) of fibre count 1 to 5 dtex and weight class 30 to 150 g/m.sup.2, a warp knit fabric of warp thread count 20 to 80 dtex, set of the warp 40 to 70 threads per 10 cm and fibre count 1 to 3.5 dtex and resilient weft threads (20) incorporated into each stitch course of the warp knit fabric of thread count 300 to 2000 dtex, set of the weft 70 to 130 threads/10 cm and, for a fibre proportion in excess of 50% by weight, a fibre count of 7 to 60 dtex.

Abstract: A lining fabric comprising a first nonwoven layer composed of microfibers produced by melting-blowing, and at least one second nonwoven layer composed of fibers or filaments and an adhesive layer distributed in spots. The first layer and the second layer being bonded, on the one hand, partially by the entanglement of some of the fibers thereof by the application of fluid jets; on the other hand, completely by the base of the spots of the adhesive layer which keeps the fibers interlaced, thus ensuring the cohesion of the assembly as a whole.

Abstract: A fire-resistant composite lining for a garment includes a textile layer of heat-stable fibers and a waterproof and breathable film. The film being spot-bonded onto a face of the textile layer and intended to be on the external surface of the garment. The lining is reinforced non woven material associated with the textile layer by needle-punching and ultimately constitutes the internal surface of the garment.

Abstract: An outer garment suitable for a variety of athletic endeavors is disclosed. The garment comprises an outer shell formed of a lightweight, waterproof material, and an inner liner of mesh-like material secured to the shell. The liner includes a back panel, and first and second front panels. A resilient insert, yieldable in all directions, is situated in the back panel to fit against the back of the wearer. Fasteners extend laterally about the liner, and manipulation of said fasteners draws the liner snugly about the torso of the wearer, without causing "bunching" of the jacket. "Bunching" is unsightly, and also interferes with the athletic activities envisioned by the wearer.

Abstract: A coat suitable for use by firefighters in firefighting featuring an outer shell portion (10), a liner (12), and a storm flap (90). The outer shell portion has right and left sleeves, and a body, the body having a right-front section a left-front section, and a back section. One of the front sections has a slit (40) extending generally from the top of one of the front sections to a point near the bottom of one front section. The storm flap has a first and second longitudinal edge and is attached to the liner via an attaching portion (96).

Abstract: A protective fireproof outfit includes an overall garment in combination with an undershirt and hood. The overall garment is comprised of an outer fabric layer of fireproof yarn and a plurality of mesh liner portions sewn in the outer layer in those areas requiring greater protection. At least one layer of netting and one or more additional layers of lining may also be secured in areas requiring greater protection. The lining material is also made of fireproof yarn and all layers of material are highly permeable to the passage of air to facilitate the transfer of heat. The hood and undershirt may also be of mesh fireproof material with selected lining portions of fireproof material, all of which are highly permeable to the passage of air.

Abstract: A layered insulating fabric (11) for use as a lining for protective garments (34) of the type commonly worn by fire fighters comprises an intermediate layer (14) of pleated material sandwiched between face (12) and inner (13) layers of material. The inner, pleated, and face layers are secured together by lines of stitching (16), which maintain the intermediate layer in position and in its pleated configuration. The pleats of the intermediate layer maintain the inner and face layers in spaced relationship and define therebetween an array of air pockets (19) that function as thermal insulation. The pleats also function to wick moisture away from the face layer and toward the inner layer to help keep a wearer dry.

Abstract: A firefighter garment comprises an outer shell made of a flame-resistant material, a moisture barrier positioned within the shell and an inner thermal barrier layer positioned within the shell and including at least one layer of a mesh fabric. The mesh fabric creates a layer of air between the wearer and the outer shell sufficient to protect the wearer from a high temperature external heat source and yet promotes heat and perspiration vapor transfer from the wearer's body. In a preferred embodiment, the inner thermal barrier layer includes two layers of mesh material, the material having between 8 and 16 holes per inch, quilted to a facecloth material which is located facing the wearer's body.

Abstract: A firefighter jacket of the type having an outer shell and an inner, removable liner includes a closure assembly having multiple layers of material in excess of the number required to provide sufficient thermal and moisture protection is improved in that the closure assembly is displaced from the central portion of the jacket to one side sufficiently to clear the high perspiration area of the central chest, whereby the high perspiration area is covered only by the minimum acceptable layers of material so that heat loss and perspiration evaporation through this area is not impeded excessively.

Abstract: A composite textile is formed of a first non-woven needled textile layer, a second microporous film layer, and a discontinuous adhesive layer between the first and second layers to fix the first and second layers together. The first non-woven needled textile layer has a thermo-stable fiber basis, while the second microporous film layer is inflammable and is impermeable to liquid, but permeable to water vapor.Protective clothing is formed having an outer textile layer and a lining with an insert mounted loosely between the outer textile layer and lining. The insert comprises a composite textile as described above with the first layer of the composite textile facing towards the lining. The composite textile can also be used in a seat with the composite textile placed between an outer textile layer and the foam elements of the seat, with the first layer of the composite textile facing towards the foam elements of the seat.

Abstract: A jacket or similar garment with fixed liner which inlcudes a sleeve configuration such that an opening exists in the fixed liner which provides access to the internal surface of the outer fabric without removal or alteration of the fixed liner. Preferably, this opening is created by an upper flap portion of the fixed liner which extends downwardly beyond and overlaps a lower flap portion, also part of the fixed liner. Side stitching in both the upper flap portion and the lower flap portion tends to reduce the likelihood of twisting and distortion of the fixed liner during use.

Abstract: A combination garment and purse worn by a person as an article of clothing is adapted for carrying articles normally carried in a purse, handbag or briefcase and includes a garment of flexible sheet material having a back panel and a pair of side and frontal panels joined therewith. A fastener is provided for detachably securing confronting edges of the frontal panel when the garment is worn closed at the front. First pockets are provided accessible from inside of the garment for carrying articles and second pockets accessible from outside the garment are also provided for carrying articles. A resilient yoke is secured to the inside of the garment and includes a central neck segment extending across the back of a person at an upper level and a pair of forwardly extending shoulder segments joining the neck segment at opposite ends.

Abstract: Disclosed is a textile product and a method for making that product for a shirt or blouse interlining formed of a bonded base material having bonded thereon a fleece of adhesive fibers. A plurality of adhesive dots are applied on that surface of the fleece opposite to the surface bonded to the base material. The dots are substantially in a singular planar arrangement and, at least some of the dots, are separated from the base material by the fleece. The interlining can be fused to a shirt fabric such, as a broadcloth, to provide a good and smooth surface appearance. With the product of the invention, the smooth surface appearance is retained even after washing.

Abstract: A thermo-adhesive textile product comprising a backing fabric and an adhesive layer deposited on its surface with the adhesive layer comprising a thermo-adhesive polymer and a cross linking agent which is activated when it is heated above a given temperature.

Abstract: A protective garment adapted to be worn by firefighters and the like. The garment is adapted to be worn about the human body and comprises an outer shell and an inner liner adapted to be worn beneath the outer shell, the shell and the liner each comprising a body portion and two appendage portions connected to the body portion. The shell has a lower edge adapted to extend around a portion of the human body and, the liner is of dimensions sufficient to extend below and beneath the edge of the shell such that the extending liner is visible about the entire periphery of the body portion of the garment. The extending and visible liner portion has visually identifying characteristics thereon about its periphery which enable an observer to visually determine whether or not the liner is being worn regardless of the orientation of the observer relative to the wearer of the garment.

Abstract: An interliner for a necktie includes a warp having yarns with different twist directions and hardness and a filling having yarns with different twist directions and hardness. Each hard yarn comprises a blend of fibers ranging in denier from about 8 to 15 and has a twist of about 7 to 10 turns per inch. Each soft yarn comprises a blend of fibers ranging in denier from about 3 to about 6 and has a twist of about 4-6 turns per inch. The yarns are sequentially arranged such that the twist direction and hardness sequence in the warp is the same as the twist direction and hardness sequence in the filling. In this way, the interliner provides crease resistance, cupping resistance and stretch control to the tie, while adding to the quality of the "hand" of the tie.

Abstract: A firefighter's garment which includes an outer shell and an inner liner. The inner liner has an extension member which extends therefrom and which extends from the outer shell. The extension member may hang downwardly from the outer shell to indicate that the inner liner is present within the outer shell. The extension member is attachable to the outer shell to indicate that the inner liner is present within the outer shell. A firefighter's garment of this invention may be a firefighter's coat or a firefighter's trousers.

Abstract: A garment-useful heat-bondable fabric having heat-sealable material disposed on an outer surface of the fabric essentially without penetrating into the interior of the fabric in the thickness direction.

Abstract: A firefighter's garment which includes a layer of protective material in which the layer of protective material is provided with a major portion which has a high degree of thermal protective properties. The layer of protective material also has sections which have a lesser degree of thermal protective properties. The protions of the layer of protective material which have a high degree of thermal protective properties are positioned at locations which require maximum thermal protection. The portions of the layer of protective material which have a lesser degree of thermal protective properties are located at positions which require less thermal protection. The portions of the layer of protective material which have a lesser degree of thermal protective properties also have greater flexibility and less bulk and less weight. Thus, the possibility of stress upon the firefighter is not effectively decreased when firefighter body posture during firefighting and the role of the protective equipment is considered.