Variable bowtie system and method providing half-bows of different colors which can be chosen and combined, even layered, as desired by the user for one wearing, and with a different choice or combination of colors for another wearing. Chosen half-bow units of desired colors are placed on a mounting-stud pair affixed to a neckband, and are removably secured with a retaining collar, which may also be provided in a variety of colors, resulting in a bowtie having the desired color or color combination for a particular wearing, which can be changed upon another wearing.

A neckwear includes a neckband and a neckband module and may further include one or more fastener members and one or more display segments for coins, medals or bars. The neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said one or more fastener members pivotably connects said neckband module and said one or more display segments. Also provided for a neckwear are a hermetically sealed neckband module or display segment, a display segment configured to be intra-changeable, display inserts for a neckband module or display segments, torso segments, and a neckband module with a member of a fastener to accommodate interchangeable display segments.

An accessory is provided. The accessory is for use with a garment, such as a necktie or others. For example, the necktie includes a knot and an elongated portion extending from the knot downwardly. The accessory includes a helical body. The body includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a tab extending therefrom. The tab is operative to secure onto the knot via tucking behind the knot such that the body at least partially overlays the knot frontally and extends from the tab helically around the elongated portion at least once and the second end portion is visible below the knot frontally.

A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

A fabric-based pressure sensor assembly utilizing in ionic material and conductive material is disclosed. The sensing device can be applied in several various wearable health and biomedical applications on complex body topologies. As an alternative to conventional flexible sensors, the fabric-based sensor assembly yields high device sensitivity and desirable parameters for pressure sensing in a wearable construct. The sensor assembly enables rapid mechanical responses (in the milliseconds range) for high-frequency biomechanical signals, e.g., blood pressure pulses and body movements. The fabrication process for the device is low-cost highly compatible with existing industrial manufacturing processes.

A fabric-based pressure sensor assembly utilizing in ionic material and conductive material is disclosed. The sensing device can be applied in several various wearable health and biomedical applications on complex body topologies. As an alternative to conventional flexible sensors, the fabric-based sensor assembly yields high device sensitivity and desirable parameters for pressure sensing in a wearable construct. The sensor assembly enables rapid mechanical responses (in the milliseconds range) for high-frequency biomechanical signals, e.g., blood pressure pulses and body movements. The fabrication process for the device is low-cost highly compatible with existing industrial manufacturing processes.

A neckwear includes a neckband and a neckband module and may further include one or more fastener members and one or more display segments for coins, medals or bars. The neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said one or more fastener members pivotably connects said neckband module and said one or more display segments. Also provided for a neckwear are a hermetically sealed neckband module or display segment, a display segment configured to be intra-changeable, display inserts for a neckband module or display segments, torso segments, and a neckband module with a member of a fastener to accommodate interchangeable display segments.

Provided are articles, kits, and methods for teaching a person how to tie a bow tie. A practice bow tie includes an elongated piece of flexible material with indicators on the front and rear surface of the bow tie. The indicators, also provided in a kit, define a portion, fold line, or step that aid a user in tying a bow tie to achieve a satisfactory appearance.

Provided are articles, kits, and methods for teaching a person how to tie a bow tie. A practice bow tie includes an elongated piece of flexible material with indicators on the front and rear surface of the bow tie. The indicators, also provided in a kit, define a portion, fold line, or step that aid a user in tying a bow tie to achieve a satisfactory appearance.

A safety device, tie cutter designed to be worn about the neck on a conventional neck tie and concealed from view by the shirt collar that can quickly sever the neck tie by manually pulling on the device. The tie cutter includes a thin flat body and an embedded blade. The cutter body has generally hour-glass shaped opening defined by a circular loop opening and a blade opening that merge together through a narrow throat opening. The blade is situated so that the sharp beveled edge extends laterally into and across the blade opening opposite the throat opening and the loop opening. The loop opening provides a tie loop through which a neck tie is passed when the tie cutter is donned on a neck tie and worn. It also provides a finger loop for hooking and pulling the tie cutter with a finger to sever a neck tie from around the wearer's neck.