A method for assembling a garment portion including accessing a first garment portion, a second garment portion and a fixture, wherein the first garment portion is generally tubular and has two plies. The method further includes positioning the first garment portion on the fixture such that the fixture is positioned in the first garment portion, and wrapping the second garment portion about the first garment portion. The method further includes unrolling or unfolding at least part of the first garment portion over the second garment portion such that the second garment portion is positioned between the two plies of the first garment portion.

A heat-resistant, protective sleeve is worn on the forearm of a cook or waiter, with a patch of material attached to the sleeve that stabilizes and grips a plate when the waiter is delivering multiple plates of food balanced on one arm. The patch has a number of configurations, including ribbed/valleys, non-skid surfaces, strips of ridges and/or non-skid strips, adjustable hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps and magnets.

A method enables at least one active operating state of a hand-held power tool with at least one mobile functional unit according to whether an item of protective equipment is carried and/or worn by an operator of the hand-held power tool. The mobile functional unit is integrated on or in the hand-held power tool and is configured to control the active operating state of the hand-held power tool. The method includes sending at least one first ID of a first protective equipment element of a first item of protective equipment to the mobile functional unit, and the mobile functional unit receives the first ID of the first protective equipment element of the item of protective equipment. The method also includes enabling the active operating state of the hand-held power tool with the mobile functional unit by switching on at least one electric power supply for the hand-held power tool.

A method enables at least one active operating state of a hand-held power tool with at least one mobile functional unit according to whether an item of protective equipment is carried and/or worn by an operator of the hand-held power tool. The mobile functional unit is integrated on or in the hand-held power tool and is configured to control the active operating state of the hand-held power tool. The method includes sending at least one first ID of a first protective equipment element of a first item of protective equipment to the mobile functional unit, and the mobile functional unit receives the first ID of the first protective equipment element of the item of protective equipment. The method also includes enabling the active operating state of the hand-held power tool with the mobile functional unit by switching on at least one electric power supply for the hand-held power tool.

An electrical safety system and method is provided which includes a flexible electrical safety vest, a lifeline coupled with the vest in various configurations, and leg straps. The electrical safety vest includes a number of loops which are used to couple the lifeline in a variety of relationships that enable different types of maneuvering of a worker with relation to a hazard. Various embodiments of the invention can be used to rapidly and safety remove a worker from proximity to an immediate threat to their life, health, or safety. Direct and indirect extraction from a danger are enabled. A variety of methods are also provided for operating various embodiments of the invention.

A garment with selective compression may include multiple regions associated with different parts of a user's body, such as the arms, chest, midsection, buttocks, and legs. Each region of the garment may have a different level of compression. Higher levels of compression may provide support and alter the shape of the associated body part, while lower levels of compression may provide a smooth appearance without altering shape. By having selective compression levels for each region, the garment can smooth or shape different parts of the user's body in order to achieve a user's desired appearance, in addition to selectively providing different levels of support and increasing overall comfort and functionality.

A method and sensor for testing and evaluating a sports bra for a level of support provided by the sports bra includes selecting a sports bra and removably attaching one sensor to the wearer of the sports bra. The wearer of the sports bra completes an exercise regimen corresponding to a support level indicated for the sports bra and the vertical, lateral and backward/forward movement of a bust supported by or within the sports bra is measured with the single sensor. A largest change in movement in each of the vertical, lateral and backward/forward directions is calculated to determine the level of support actually provided by the sports bra for accurate labeling of the support level of the sports bra for accurately informing consumer purchasing.

A jersey for management of perspiration having a perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel is removably or permanently affixed along the front interior of the collar of the jersey. The perspiration absorption towel has a collar-region width less than the collar width by an amount which optimizes access to and removability of the perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel has a length which relative to the collar-region width which balances usefulness and ease of return to the non-use position of the perspiration absorption towel.

An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

A muscle-stimulating waist trainer is an apparatus that strengthens and tones abdominal muscles. The apparatus includes a piece of athletic wear, a plurality of muscle-stimulation pads, a pair of conductive snaps, and a controller unit. The piece of athletic wear covers and compresses the body of a user. The piece of athletic wear positioned the plurality of muscle-stimulation pads against a desired muscle group. The piece of athletic wear may be, but is not limited to, a pair of athletic pants, a waistband, and an arm sleeve. The plurality of muscle-stimulation pads stimulates the desired muscle group, promoting increased tension for the desired muscle group and a toned physique after prolonged use. The pair of conductive snaps mounts the controller unit onto the piece of athletic wear and transmits the current from the controller unit through the athletic wear, and to the plurality of muscle-stimulation pads.