A permission-status conditioning apparatus and method for conditioning a trainee to obtain and wait for permission from a trainer before touching a target object, providing a control unit having a wireless permission-transmitting unit adapted to transmit the granting of permission by the trainer, and a permission unit adapted to be worn by the trainee by incorporation onto an article of clothing, such as a glove, neck strap, band, or badge, having a permission-receiving unit to receive a wireless signal sent by the permission-transmitting unit indicating whether permission is granted by the trainer, and at least one permission indicator, such as a light or sound, indicating to the trainee whether permission is granted by the trainer.

An armour vest includes front and rear portions that realize or otherwise mount armour plate or soft armour pads over a wearer's vital organs. A floatation bladder is stored and deployed under the protection of the armour. The armour vest is expandable to accommodate and at least partially protect the floatation bladder when it is inflated. In either a single or multi-stage process, the armour vest's volume is increased by automatically releasing buckles that increase separation between the front and rear portions around the waist and, in an embodiment, also at the shoulders of the armour vest. In a deflated state, shoulder connectors provide a load-bearing connection between the front and rear portions of the armour vest. Inflation of the bladder, either manually actuated by pulling a webbing trigger handle or automatically with immersion, causes a different load-bearing shoulder bridge to be brought into operation at the shoulders of the amour vest. The shoulder bridge is realized by the taking up of folds of fabric, which folds are released with the breaking of the buckle connection. Increased comfort and manoeuvrability are therefore afforded to the wearer of the vest.

An integrated sensory system includes a therapeutic compression vest. The vest has a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The first layer is a loop material, said second layer is a closed cell material or polyurethane and the third layer is a soft material. The first layer is coextensive with the second layer. The vest serves as a basis for the integrated sensory system which is designed to meet a broad-range of multi-dimensional therapeutic. The integrated sensory system includes accessories such as a cape, balls, fidgets, etc. all having hook material to enable selective attachment and release of said accessories from the outer loop layer.

A garment is provided which boasts the ability to simulate an authentic suit jacket, dress shirt, and/or tie for purposes of providing a professional appearance during a video conference call. The garment is configured to open from the back which is easily slipped on and securely attaches to the user's torso.

A garment which can be used as a face covering to reduce contamination by airborne contaminants comprises a first breathable fabric layer, a layer of flexible filter material and a second layer such that said layer of filter material in completely enclosed within said garment and positional over the users face.

A color-changing auxiliary system comprising; a color-modifiable material, a pigment pump, and a control mechanism, are in communication allowing for color customization of household, wearable, or any other material in which color is seen. A pigment pump containing a plurality of pigment reserves with selectable colors works to mix and pump pigments into a channel of the color-customizable material. A channel is defined as a base layer with a translucent top layer, with sealable inlets and outlets to retain pigment. The pigment pump is reversible in order to pump pigments from the color-customizable material as well as flush remaining pigments in the channel. A touchscreen control is in communication with the device and allows for a user to control the color, amount, and final design of pigments within the material.

The disclosed herein is a personal rain protection device that serves as an umbrella combined and connected with a vest. The umbrella and vest combination can function in all types of rainstorms. The vest aspect is located at the torso of a wearer and extends from the users shoulders. The vest element also includes relatively light weights at the tail end of the vest to protect against succumbing to powerful wind gusts. The present invention, including the umbrella, is not handheld, but rather it is worn along with the vest to which the umbrella is attached to.

There are provided flight suits that can be useful for helicopter pilots, airplane pilots, glider pilots etc. Pilots of such vessels have particular needs in terms of equipment and flight suits. The flight suits of the present disclosure allow, for example, for providing pilots with flight suits that are comfortable when worn in a sitting position. Moreover, these flight suits do not unduly restrict movement of the limbs when the pilot carries out various actions such as taking hold of headphones and reaching for the aircraft dashboard. For example, the flight suits can comprise a torso portion defining two arm openings; two shoulder portions that are extensible, each coupled to a different arm opening of the torso; two sleeves coupled each to a different shoulder portion, each sleeve optionally comprising an extensible elbow panel; and a lower portion comprising an extensible crotch portion and two leg portions.

Example systems and methods are described for facilitating education and play using a garment and a guide. The garment includes an illustration that is related to an educational theme. The guide includes indicia that is also related to the educational theme. The garment illustration cooperates with the guide indicia to facilitate play and education. The educational theme is based on traits such as age, grade level, and reading ability. An example garment includes a set of pajamas imprinted with the illustration. An example guide includes a set of cards bearing indicia, such as images, and text. An example method includes developing a learning schedule in accordance with each educational theme and establishing a subscription based on the learning schedule.

This disclosure relates to articles of apparel with ornamental design(s) and/or features for the upper body. An article of apparel may comprise: a body portion to cover and uncover a first part of an upper body; a chest area located in the body portion; an opening in the chest area of the body portion, providing access to the first part of the upper body, shaped to have at least a height dimension and a width dimension; and a closure element to cover and uncover at least a portion of the opening. A sleeve may comprise: a fabric portion to cover a first part of an arm; a zipper element integrated into the fabric portion, extending longitudinally along a length of the sleeve; and one or more slider elements to open and close the zipper element, so as to provide access to the first part of the arm.