A protective clothing device having an article of clothing having an inner layer and/or an outer layer is disclosed. The protective clothing device may have thin force absorbing members coupled to the inner layer or outer layer of the article of clothing. The force absorbing members can have overlapping or interlaced portions for enhanced protection even when the protective clothing device expands. In one embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a protective hat. In another embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a headband.

A protective clothing device having an article of clothing having an inner layer and/or an outer layer is disclosed. The protective clothing device may have thin force absorbing members coupled to the inner layer or outer layer of the article of clothing. The force absorbing members can have overlapping or interlaced portions for enhanced protection even when the protective clothing device expands. In one embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a protective hat. In another embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a headband.

A protective clothing device having an article of clothing having an inner layer and/or an outer layer is disclosed. The protective clothing device may have thin force absorbing members coupled to the inner layer or outer layer of the article of clothing. The force absorbing members can have overlapping or interlaced portions for enhanced protection even when the protective clothing device expands. In one embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a protective hat. In another embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a headband.

A protective clothing device having an article of clothing having an inner layer and/or an outer layer is disclosed. The protective clothing device may have thin force absorbing members coupled to the inner layer or outer layer of the article of clothing. The force absorbing members can have overlapping or interlaced portions for enhanced protection even when the protective clothing device expands. In one embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a protective hat. In another embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a headband.

The present disclosure provides a wristband apparatus having a plurality of high capacity absorbent pockets. Elastic bands and seams between the pockets maintain the structure of the wristband apparatus even when large amounts of fluid have been absorbed. Since large amounts of fluid can be absorbed, the wristband apparatus can double as an exercise weight which puts no strain on the wrist, is comfortable to wear, and which simultaneously cools the body. The wristband apparatus can also be used as a normal exercise wristband, and even to prevent excess fluids from running down a user's arms when they wash in a sink basin.

The present disclosure provides a wristband apparatus having a plurality of high capacity absorbent pockets. Elastic bands and seams between the pockets maintain the structure of the wristband apparatus even when large amounts of fluid have been absorbed. Since large amounts of fluid can be absorbed, the wristband apparatus can double as an exercise weight which puts no strain on the wrist, is comfortable to wear, and which simultaneously cools the body. The wristband apparatus can also be used as a normal exercise wristband, and even to prevent excess fluids from running down a user's arms when they wash in a sink basin.

The present invention relates to a hat sweatband tape device comprised of an inner core that houses a roll-like body, which is preferably manufactured from a fabric material. The material is absorbent and/or moisture wicking to absorb or wick away excess sweat, and is also preferably padded for comfort. The body material is preferably rectangular in shape and is stored on a paper or cardboard-based, circular inner core. The bottom surface of the body further has a peelable adhesive layer. To apply the device to a hat, a user can unroll a portion of the body from the inner core to obtain the desired length of the body for use, and then cut or tear the body to said length. Then, a user can remove the peelable cover layer and place the adhesive bottom surface on or behind the sweatband or in another interior area of a hat.

The present invention relates to a hat sweatband tape device comprised of an inner core that houses a roll-like body, which is preferably manufactured from a fabric material. The material is absorbent and/or moisture wicking to absorb or wick away excess sweat, and is also preferably padded for comfort. The body material is preferably rectangular in shape and is stored on a paper or cardboard-based, circular inner core. The bottom surface of the body further has a peelable adhesive layer. To apply the device to a hat, a user can unroll a portion of the body from the inner core to obtain the desired length of the body for use, and then cut or tear the body to said length. Then, a user can remove the peelable cover layer and place the adhesive bottom surface on or behind the sweatband or in another interior area of a hat.

A performance monitoring system includes an athletic band or other article of apparel worn by a user, with a pocket supported by the article and defining a cavity, where the pocket has a sensor opening extending through an inner wall of the pocket and an access opening providing access to the cavity. The system also includes an electronic module received in the cavity such that the module can be inserted and removed from the cavity through the access opening. The module has a projection on an underside of the electronic module and a sensor mounted on the projection, where the projection extends through the sensor opening when the electronic module is received in the cavity and is configured to place the sensor in close proximity to skin of the user, such that the sensor is configured to sense a physiological parameter of the user.

A performance monitoring system includes an athletic band or other article of apparel worn by a user, with a pocket supported by the article and defining a cavity, where the pocket has a sensor opening extending through an inner wall of the pocket and an access opening providing access to the cavity. The system also includes an electronic module received in the cavity such that the module can be inserted and removed from the cavity through the access opening. The module has a projection on an underside of the electronic module and a sensor mounted on the projection, where the projection extends through the sensor opening when the electronic module is received in the cavity and is configured to place the sensor in close proximity to skin of the user, such that the sensor is configured to sense a physiological parameter of the user.