In a first embodiment, a first fabric layer has gelatinous strips, thereby separating the first fabric layer into sections. A second fabric layer is positioned upon the first fabric layer, and an underwire is positioned on the second fabric layer opposite the first fabric layer. The first fabric layer is then folded onto itself to enclose the second fabric layer and the underwire. In a second embodiment, a third, or intermediate, fabric layer is positioned between the first and second fabric layers. In a third embodiment, an underwire is surrounded by a first, non-woven fabric layer. A second, rigid-type fabric having a bladder with a gelatinous material is positioned on the first fabric. The first fabric is wrapped around the underwire, and the bladder is positioned against the body of the wearer.

A method for alerting a user of a wearable airbag system (10) is provided. The method (200) comprises the steps of i) ensuring (220) that the airbag system (10) is active, ii) checking (230) the current location of the airbag system (10), iii) calling (240) a server (15) storing a plurality of locations, each location being associated with an increased risk for an accident, and iv) if the current location of the airbag system (10) is close to a stored location, further performing a step of alerting (250) the user.

A garment has a collar stand attached to a collar and to a garment body, wherein the collar stand is formed from a fabric having stretch and recovery in at least two non-laterally opposing directions thereof and a fusible substrate for controlling the stretch and recovery of the fabric. The garment may be a shirt.

A clothing item (1), wearable with a shirt (60) having a collar (70). The clothing item (1) comprises an elongate body (10) for location between the collar's band (80) and leaf (90), and being sized such that, in use, the ends of the elongate body (10) are exposed from the ends of the collar leaf (90) to define two separated decorative portions (1 10). The elongate body (10) is configured so that, in use, the decorative portions (1 10) project away from the band (80) of the collar (70).

This invention relates to devices that protect the collar of a shirt. Previously, devices that could protect a user's shirt and collar from moisture and staining during cosmetology, barbering, or dental services was elusive. Embodiments of the present invention use a substantially U-shaped collar cover (10) with a first end, a second end, an inner edge, and an outer edge. A first fastener (20a) is attached to the first end of the cover. A second fastener (20b) is attached to the second end of the cover, the first fastener configured to engage with the second fastener to close the U-shape, forming a center orifice configured to accommodate a user's neck. Edge flaps (19) are positioned along the inner edge of the cover. The edge flaps are configured to fold around the collar of the shirt, sandwiching the collar between layers of the cover.

A shirt has a collar stand attached to a collar and to a shirt body, wherein the collar stand is formed from a fabric having stretch and recovery in at least two directions thereof, with the collar stand starting as a rigid or a stretch fabric, and wherein the collar stand is attached to a substantially rigid portion of said collar.

A helmet for rotational energy management can include an outer energy management layer comprising an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The inner surface can comprise a first slidable finish comprising a first glaze comprising a thickness less than or equal to 2 millimeters (mm). An inner energy management layer can be disposed within the outer energy management layer and further comprise an outer surface oriented towards the outer energy management layer and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The outer surface can comprise a second slidable finish that directly contacts the first slidable finish. The second slidable finish can comprise a second glaze comprising a thickness less than or equal to 2 mm. A space between the first slidable finish and the second slidable finish can be devoid of a lubricant and devoid of any interstitial slip layer.

Connectors are strategically attached using a heat-transfer technique to the fabric of a shirt around the collar and shoulders where seams would typically occur from the front and back pieces of the shirt being sewn together. The connectors continuously follow the perimeter of the collar, intersecting with each other. Front and back neck connectors are positioned along front and back areas of the collar, both intersecting with left and right shoulder connectors that are attached the shirt's left and right shoulders, respectively, where the front and back pieces of the shirt meet. The attached connectors comfortably lie flat against a wearer's skin and provide an enhanced visual effect to the shirt.

Un dispositif de protection intérieur de col qui protège celui-ci contre la saleté, la moisissure, l'humidité créée par la transpiration, le frottement de la peau avec le tissu. Ledit dispositif consiste en un timbre spécial (figure2) fait de coton et d'autres matériaux soyeux, non irritants et confortables pour la peau. Il est conçu de sorte à recouvrir parfaitement la partie intérieure du col de l' habit (figure1) et absorber tous les éléments mentionnés ci-dessus sans égard exclusif. Ledit dispositif permet de garder le col propre pour un meilleur entretien et une protection à long terme dudit col.

Es wird ein Protektorelement aus Kunststoff, beispielsweise eine Helmkalotte mit einem netz- und/oder wabenartigen Kalottenkörper aus Kunststoff vorgeschlagen. Um einen vorteilhaften Schutz zu gewährleisten, wird vorgeschlagen, dass das Protektorelement (10) aus einer Verbindung aus Acrylnitrilkautschuk und mindestens zwei organischen Polymeren besteht.

A disposable mat that carries a sanitizer and is sized and shaped to be positioned on a floor and enables a user to stand upon the mat without directly contacting the floor. The mat may have a toe fold formed in or attached to the front portion of the mat, which toe fold forms an envelope that is closed on at least three sides and allows a user to insert their toes into the envelope. The mat may also be separable along an approximate midline of the disposable mat.