Pleat to assemble a fragment of material in a folded state, characterized in that it comprises a central panel (1) on the perimeter of which are elastically articulated, at their middle part (20), at least two attaching tabs (2) movable in rotation about an axis (5) between an open position or placing position and a closed position or pleating position, a spring (7) cooperating with each of the attaching tabs (2) to pull them back to the pleating position without any external stress being applied to it.

Pleat to assemble a fragment of material in a folded state, characterized in that it comprises a central panel (1) on the perimeter of which are elastically articulated, at their middle part (20), at least two attaching tabs (2) movable in rotation about an axis (5) between an open position or placing position and a closed position or pleating position, a spring (7) cooperating with each of the attaching tabs (2) to pull them back to the pleating position without any external stress being applied to it.

An exoskeleton frame having a frame body that includes a front torso member and a back torso member. The frame body further includes a first shoulder band and a second shoulder band each extending from the front torso member to the back torso member, and an opening positioned between the first shoulder band and second shoulder band. The exoskeleton frame further has an adjustable belt removably attached to the front torso and back torso member that is configured to direct a weight of apparel that is worn by the user over the exoskeleton frame to a weight-bearing area of the user located between knees and abdomen of the user, wherein the first shoulder band and second shoulder band are configured to support the weight of the apparel such that the weight of the apparel is not applied to a first shoulder or a second shoulder of the user.

Aspects herein are directed to a sleeve having a first length in a retracted state and a second length in an extended state. The sleeve may have a third opening positioned between first and second openings of a cylindrical tube. A releasable fastener may be affixed proximate the third opening and hold the sleeve in the retracted state when fastened and may allow the sleeve to move to the extended state when unfastened. An insert may be affixed around a perimeter of the third opening. The insert may include a thumb receiving portion. The thumb receiving portion may have a thumb opening. The insert may be retained interior to the cylindrical tube when the sleeve is in the retracted state.

A harness (10) is provided for retaining a pair of electrical rubber insulating workman sleeves (12) on the shoulders (14) of a worker (16). The harness (10) is configured to grip a portion of the worker and thereby provide better anchoring of the electrical rubber insulating sleeves (12) to the worker. The gripping feature of the harness (10) is provided either in the form of a gripping collar (24) or a pair of fabric gripping sleeves (26), or a combination of the collar (24) and sleeves (26). Further, a C-shaped connector is configured for attaching the electrical rubber insulating sleeves (12) to a single point on a harness, which allows for an increased range of motion of the sleeves (12).

A harness (10) is provided for retaining a pair of electrical rubber insulating workman sleeves (12) on the shoulders (14) of a worker (16). The harness (10) is configured to grip a portion of the worker and thereby provide better anchoring of the electrical rubber insulating sleeves (12) to the worker. The gripping feature of the harness (10) is provided either in the form of a gripping collar (24) or a pair of fabric gripping sleeves (26), or a combination of the collar (24) and sleeves (26). Further, a C-shaped connector is configured for attaching the electrical rubber insulating sleeves (12) to a single point on a harness, which allows for an increased range of motion of the sleeves (12).

An apparel securing mechanism anchors upper body clothing to lower body clothing to preserve a neat appearance of a wearer. An anchor mechanism anchors an upper body clothing and conceals an apparel securing mechanism within the upper body clothing. A locking retainer tube removably engages the anchor tab. An anchor outer casing affixes to and substantially surrounds the locking retainer tube. The anchor outer casing and the locking retainer tube may be surrounded by the shirt-weight fabric. An engaging clip forms a concealed and firm anchoring with the anchor mechanism. A belt ledge grabbing channel firmly positions the engaging clip in fixed association with the lower body clothing. The engaging clip and the anchor mechanism fixedly associate the upper body clothing with the lower body clothing while being concealed by the upper body clothing and the lower body clothing to preserve a neat appearance of a wearer.

The present disclosure describes a garment, such as a shirt, having first and second sleeves, each of which comprises a sleeve retention mechanism that includes (a) a button affixed to an exterior surface of the sleeve and (b) a tab loop affixed to an interior surface of the sleeve. The shirt is configured so that, when the sleeve is rolled up, i.e. when the distal end of the sleeve is folded outward and toward the proximal end of the sleeve, a predetermined number of times, the tab loop is positioned substantially adjacent to the exterior button so that the tab loop may be secured to the button to retain the sleeve in the rolled-up position.

An apparatus and method for rolling a portion of a clothing item, such as a sleeve, using a flexible band that is configurable in a substantially linear orientation and a substantially coiled orientation. The band is preferably a bistable metal spring substantially encased in a covering material. Different fabrics and slip-resistant materials may be used for the covering. An optional recessed area or hook at an end of the band engages with a button on the shirt cuff for positioning of the band for rolling. The band is aligned with an outermost edge of the sleeve cuff, the cuff and band are folded up a number of times until the desired sleeve length is reached. Inside the roll, the band is in a coiled orientation between the layers of fabric, exerting slight pressure to maintain the rolled position of the sleeve during normal arm movement.

A halter bib athletic garment is described herein. A halter bib athletic garment may be removed or lowered without removing a jersey by simply pulling a halter strap over the head of a wearer. One or more embodiments of a halter bib allow wearers to more readily urinate or have a bowel movement because the halter bib may be easily lowered or removed. A halter bib athletic garment may include a lower body section, a chamois coupled to the lower body section, and an upper body section. The upper body section comprises a halter strap forming a portion of a loop of a head opening on the upper body section. The halter strap includes two front side portions and a rear side portion positioned between the front side portions. The rear side portion is coupled to the athletic garment only with the front side portions of the halter strap.