A mask assembly having antimicrobial properties is provided. The mask is preferably worn on a user's face and it comprises a material layer, preferably a polyester fabric, and an applied emulsion or combination of chemical components (a silver containing stabilized solution and a phosphorescent compound). The combination provides enhanced antimicrobial properties in the mask via the silver containing stabilized solution and the phosphorescent compound, which emits a controlled field around the mask of microbe destroying UV-C radiation, preferably in the 200-290 nm wavelength range. The emulsion may be applied to other surfaces wherever antimicrobial properties are desired.

The present invention relates to a method for joining a first protective material (10) together with a second protective material (20) consisting of a thermally insulating fabric having a mesh configuration. The method comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of separate gluing points (30) on an inner surface (14) of the first protective material (10); hot-pressing the second protective material (20) onto the first protective material (10), in order to melt the plurality of separate gluing points (30), so as to firmly fix the second protective material (20) to the first protective material (10). The present invention relates furthermore to a protective garment, in particular for motorcyclists, comprising an article made using this method.

A friction creating surgical glove system includes a cotton mesh superficial glove having a palmar portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion, a second finger portion, a third finger portion, and a fourth finger portion, and a gauze pocket coupled to the cotton mesh superficial glove configured to house a radio-opaque liner.

The invention pertains to a layered article designed for fluid protection, comprising a configuration that includes at least one outer fabric layer, at least one absorbent inner layer situated beneath the outer fabric layer, and at least one waterproof inner membrane layer positioned beneath the absorbent inner layer. This structure provides effective isolation of fluids, ensuring that moisture absorbed by the inner layer does not permeate through to the outer surface, thereby maintaining the dryness and cleanliness of the external environment adjacent to the article. The layered article is adaptable for various applications including protective garments and bedding, offering enhanced utility across different settings.

A pair of pants with a removable flap with a liner and bands includes an open crotch area in the pair of pants, and a removable flap. The removable flap is configured to cover the open crotch area in the pair of pants. The removable flap includes a front end and a back end. The front end of the removable flap is configured to be removably fastened on or near the waistband of the pair of pants on a frontside of the waistband of the pair of pants. The back end of the removable flap is configured to be removably fastened on or near the waistband of the pair of pants on a backside of the waistband of the pair of pants. The removable flap is configured to be removed from either the frontside of the waistband and/or the backside of the waistband.

A garment can include a pocket to hold a removable electronic device. The electronic device can sense body core temperature, heart rate, skin conductivity, blood oxygen level, and geo-spatial location of the wearer, and transmit this data wirelessly to a mapping application. A viewer of the application can track the location and the health status of the wearer. A leader at a search and rescue command post can easily monitor both the location and well-being of personnel through the mapping application while they are on a mission. An algorithm on the backend can determine a health status color based on the sensor data. The pocket design facilitates insertion and removal of the electronics, and ensures that sensors are positioned at optimal locations on the body.

A maternity garment includes a neck opening, arm openings, a torso section, and a layer of flexible pressure-sensitive material. The torso section includes stretchable material to fit around an abdominal portion of a pregnant woman. The layer of flexible pressure-sensitive material is positioned at a front surface of the torso section and designed to change color when and where a force is applied by a fetus striking or pressing against the abdominal portion.

A pair of pants includes a front material configured to cover a front of a child's lower body, the front material including at least one front textile layer; a back material configured to cover a back of the child's lower body, the back material including an inner textile layer; an outer textile layer; and a middle layer disposed between the inner and outer textile layers, the middle layer including a middle textile layer and a plastic coating, the middle textile layer disposed between the inner textile layer and the plastic coating. The front and back materials are attached to each other at one or more seams. The front and back materials are spaced apart, away from the seams, to form a gap to receive the child's lower body. The inner textile layer is closer to the gap than the outer textile layer.

The splatter resistant safety garment for kitchen work of the present invention has a incorporates water resistant high heat resistant fabrics and fire retardant textiles made of Teflon with water repellent properties. The garment has two pockets on the inside of the apron, near the user's body, one from the neck down of approximately 1618 inches, and one around the waist of approximately 1629 inches. Into the pockets will be paced a fabric piece just smaller than the pocket size, the fabric piece having one or more layers of Teflon fabric, with each layer composed of heat insulating non-woven heat-resistant Teflon fabric. The protective garment may be in the form of ordinary work clothes, an apron, or a chef's coat, or may be one that covers the entire body.

A one-piece body suit comprises a collar defining a high neck opening and a torso comprised of a four-way stretch fabric. The torso includes a thoracic region, an abdominal region, and a pelvic region. The thoracic region is connected to the collar and defines arm passages. The abdominal region is connected to the thoracic region. The pelvic region is connected to the abdominal region and defines leg passages. An entry opening for the one-piece body suit is positioned in a back of the torso. The entry opening is free of releasable mechanical fasteners.