A garment, preferably a garment for infants, toddlers and children, includes a zipper for securing the wearer within the garment. A locking device is provided for securing the zipper in a closed position when the wearer is received within the garment. The locking device has a retaining element for preventing movement of the zipper slider once it has reached its fully closed position, and a first closure element for enclosing the zipper and the retaining element. The locking device protects the and maintains the zipper in its fully closed position in two separate ways, namely, by retaining element preventing movement of the zipper from its fully closed position, and by the closure element which prevents access to the zipper and the retaining element when the zipper is in its fully closed position. Preferably, the zipper and the locking device are provided at a position on the garment which further prevents access to the zipper and locking device by the wearer.

Provided is a closure device for the releasable connecting of two parts to each other including a first closure part, having a first base body, at least two first engaging sections formed on the first base body, spaced apart from each other along a loading direction and forming between them a gap, and at least one first magnetic section arranged on the first base body, and a second closure part, having a second base body, at least one second engaging section formed on the second base body, and at least one second magnetic section arranged on the second base body.

Lacing systems for articles of apparel can include a first continuous lace element and a second continuous lace element, with each having a lace-receiving portion secured to the article of apparel, directly or indirectly, and a lacing portion that can engage with respective loop apertures of the lace-receiving portion to provide a closure mechanism. The articles of apparel can be articles of footwear and the lacing system can be provided to close an opening in an upper of the article of footwear.

An undergarment laundering bag includes an enclosure formed from water-permeable material, the enclosure defining an interior surrounded by an inner surface of the enclosure, and disposed on the inner surface, one or more of a hook for coupling with an eye of a bra, or an eye for coupling with a hook of a bra.

A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.

A bra including a closure system, the closure system including a first layered fabric body, a second layered fabric body, a loop assembly secured to the first layered fabric body, and a hook assembly secured to the second layered fabric body. The hook assembly is configured to interface with the loop assembly to secure the first layered fabric body to the second layered fabric body, and the first layered fabric body includes a flexible supporting layer, where the flexible supporting layer is configured to provide rigidity to the second layered fabric body such that the second layered fabric body maintains a flat configuration when it is secured to the first layered fabric body.

A garment including a pair of arm sleeves and an inter-changeable or integral connector piece. The pair of arm sleeves include a first arm sleeve and a second arm sleeve configured to cover the arms of a user. The connector piece is configured to connect the first arm sleeve at an upper end thereof and the second arm sleeve at an upper end thereof. The connector piece is worn on tlte back of tlic user between the shoulder blade regions.

A garment including a pair of arm sleeves and an inter-changeable or integral connector piece. The pair of arm sleeves include a first arm sleeve and a second arm sleeve configured to cover the arms of a user. The connector piece is configured to connect the first arm sleeve at an upper end thereof and the second arm sleeve at an upper end thereof. The connector piece is worn on tlte back of tlic user between the shoulder blade regions.

In this invention, the detachable T-shirt collar, DTSC, is for a regular T-shirt without any provision for a detachable collar. This invented collar is attached through or close to the stretchable T-shirt collar band at the neck to transform a regular T-shirt, old or new, into a more formal attire. The collar attachment is for the standard O-neck and V-neck and the stretchable T-shirt material is compatible with the collar material. The fastening method can use various methods such as a pin, paired magnets, paired male and female clip connectors and tension clips that open and close, all of which can be made from a variety of materials such as metal or plastic.

In this invention, the detachable T-shirt collar, DTSC, is for a regular T-shirt without any provision for a detachable collar. This invented collar is attached through or close to the stretchable T-shirt collar band at the neck to transform a regular T-shirt, old or new, into a more formal attire. The collar attachment is for the standard O-neck and V-neck and the stretchable T-shirt material is compatible with the collar material. The fastening method can use various methods such as a pin, paired magnets, paired male and female clip connectors and tension clips that open and close, all of which can be made from a variety of materials such as metal or plastic.