An extension strap for a bra includes a base element, a first clasp element, a second clasp element and a fasten element group. The base element includes a first portion, a second portion and a third portion. The first portion includes a first accommodating space and a first opening. The first clasp element includes a first clasp and a first connection portion, the first connection portion is located in the first accommodating space, and the first clasp protruding from the first opening. The fasten element group includes at least two fasten elements disposed on the second portion, each fasten element includes a ring portion and a base portion connected between the ring portion and the second portion. The first clasp is configured to move along the first opening so as to change a distance between the first clasp element and the second clasp element.

Disclosed is a method of magnetising a substrate comprising the steps of: preparing a magnetising coat by dispersing a plurality of particles of at least one magnetisable material in a binder; applying the magnetising coat on a surface of the substrate; setting the magnetising coat; and magnetising the magnetisable material in the magnetising coat by exposing the magnetising coat to a magnetic field.

Sports or cycling garment comprising shorts (2) and an upper brace section (1), wherein the brace section comprises a bottom-rear portion (4) which has a greater elongation resistance than the remaining portion of the brace section and which is attached at the rear to the shorts by means of at least one releasable magnetic connector (6), allowing the brace to be released and the shorts to be lowered.

A worm drive fit system is provided, including a yoke member and a drive assembly, the drive assembly including a dial housing having an exterior and interior surface, wherein the interior surface includes a dial gear in operable engagement with a pinion gear. The drive assembly further includes a worm gear in operable engagement with the pinion gear, a spool gear in operable engagement with the worm gear, and a spool attached to the spool gear, wherein the spool is rotatably mounted to the yoke and configured to receive a filament to be tightened around the spool.

A worm drive fit system is provided, including a yoke member and a drive assembly, the drive assembly including a dial housing having an exterior and interior surface, wherein the interior surface includes a dial gear in operable engagement with a pinion gear. The drive assembly further includes a worm gear in operable engagement with the pinion gear, a spool gear in operable engagement with the worm gear, and a spool attached to the spool gear, wherein the spool is rotatably mounted to the yoke and configured to receive a filament to be tightened around the spool.

The described easy access apparel provides ever day wear that is effective to reduce the stigma of a chronic illness, improve the experience of receiving treatment for a chronic illness, and facilitates access to and utilization of a percutaneous access site.

An adjustable bralette for supporting breasts of a wearer of the bralette includes: first and second cups each having a pointed top apex and a lower portion having a wraparound support portion; and an adjustable support band. The adjustable support band has: adjustable straps comprising a slidable length adjuster, each of the straps being connected, at one end, to one pointed top apex of one of the cups, and an adjustable length lower support band portion arranged at the lower portion of the first and second cups and wrapping at least partially around the wearer.

A head garment having a base section and a face section is provided where the face section is both affixed to the base section and releasably extends over the face of the user to create a magnetic seal against the elements. The head garment may also include a magnetic fastener to position the face covering section when it is not extended over the face of the user.

A pair of pants including a fly that can be opened and closed via a bi-directional zipper that extends from a top end proximal to an upper terminus of the pants to a bottom end at the crotch point of the pants. The zipper includes a top slider and a bottom slider that travel on a common set of zipper teeth. The top slider separates the zipper teeth when moved in a direction away from the top end toward the bottom end and closes the zipper teeth when moved in the opposite direction. The bottom slider separates the zipper teeth when moved in a direction toward the top end and away from the bottom end and closes the zipper teeth when moved in the opposite direction. The pants allow a wearer to excrete urine while in a sitting position, particularly such as when the wearer is operating an aircraft.

This invention features magnetic, laundry tolerant, no-sew button adapters that convert traditional shirt buttons into magnetic closures to help people with dexterity limitations. The adapters simply attach to any shirt to help make getting dressed easier and a restore a crucial activity of daily living. Users can simply push the lapels of a shirt together to engage magnetic force, activating the buttons to snap into place. The shirt can be opened easily by pulling the lapels apart to undress.