A method of making a garment material and garment material and garments obtainable by the method.

The method comprises providing a first layer, which is a shaped polymer and applying a liner to the first layer, the liner being formed of yarn and having interstices through it. A fluid polymeric material is then applied to the liner so that it permeates the interstices and is allowed to solidify to thereby form a second layer in which the liner is embedded in the solid polymeric material. Fibres are then applied to form a textile layer, which serves as a skin-contacting layer.

The garment material comprises a first layer (70, 76, 78), which is a shaped polymer; a second layer (80), which is a shaped polymer that is provided at one or more locations on the first layer, the second layer taking the shape of the first layer at said one or more locations; and a textile layer (82). The second layer is located between the first layer and the textile layer and a liner (22) is embedded in the second layer, the liner being formed of yarn and having interstices through it.

The invention relates to a multilayer composite comprising a layer of leather in contact with at least one monolayer comprising parallel aligned fibers and a matrix material. The composite may further comprise film layer(s) that may be breathable and/or waterproof. The multilayer composite material is suitable for use in clothing and outdoor gear and apparel.

Multilayer composite materials combining a low tenacity nylon fabric with a fabric formed from high tenacity fibers. The fabrics are bonded with a compatibilizing adhesive system that achieves a peel strength of at least 1.5 lbs/inch. The nylon is colored with a camouflage pattern and the high strength fabric is colored with a color that does not stand out relative to the camouflage pattern. The composite materials are used for forming vest covers and plate carrier materials, particularly webless plate carrier materials having slots for hanging modular accessories.

A puncture-proof structure of the present invention comprises at least two first fiber layers, an intermediate layer and at least two second fiber layers, which are stacked in sequence. A first fiber layers includes a plurality of first woven fibers having a plurality of first gaps therebetween. Another of the first fiber layers includes a plurality of first fibers, and the plurality of first fibers is arranged to be overlapped to enclose the plurality of first gaps. A second fiber layers includes a plurality of second woven fibers, and the plurality of second woven fibers having a plurality of second gaps therebetween. Another of the second fiber layers includes a plurality of second fibers, and the plurality of second fibers is arranged to be overlapped to enclose the plurality of second gaps. By such arrangement, the puncture-proof structure can achieve the effect of preventing the front and back from being punctured.

A flexible garment suitable for protecting the human leg extending from the ankle past the knee wherein said garment comprises three or more layers of at least two different fabrics Further said garment is flexible and may be flexible, abrasion resistant, cut resistant, penetration resistant and water resistant. An inner fabric layer is penetration resistant and the innermost layer is a cushioning material. The invention also provides for a separate cuff that may be worn on the thigh or upper arm that is capable of holding small tools; the cuff may or may not be so constructed that it may attached to the flexible garment protecting the leg or arm. The cuff may also be penetration resistant.

The present invention relates to a protective upper and lower body assemblies and protective suit comprising the same. The protective upper body assembly comprises a ventral and a dorsal padding panels, a left and a right shoulder fasteners, and a left and a right flank fasteners. Each of the ventral and the dorsal padding panels include at least two layers of resiliently compressible material and one layer of breathable material. The protective lower assembly comprises a left and a right upper thigh portions, a left and a right lower thigh portions, a left and a right knee shells, a left and a right lower leg portions, and a left and a right feet shells.

A protective fabric is described, preferably for motorcyclist professional clothing, said monolayer or coupled fabric comprising at least two coupled fabrics which surprisingly meets all the requirements of the applicable reference standards for abrasion, cut and burst resistance, while maintaining unchanged exceptional characteristics of softness, breathability, comfort, washability.

A composite structure for stab protection includes layers of flat structures placed on top of each other, and an embedding material, wherein, in at least some of the layers placed on top of each other, the flat structures of adjacent layers are offset relative to one another, the flat structures of the composite structure are at least partially embedded in the embedding material, and the composite structure includes separated connecting elements, wherein before they are separated, the separated connecting elements have connected at least some of the flat structures of adjacent layers with one another.

Disclosed herein is a padded and prewired exoskeleton harness. The exoskeleton harness comprises a clothing article including a clothing material to receive at least a portion of a user. In certain embodiments, the clothing material includes a fabric and at least one patch with a greater coefficient of static friction and greater thickness than the fabric to increase the friction between the user and the exoskeleton, thereby increasing coupling and power transfer therebetween. In certain embodiments, the exoskeleton harness includes at least one internal electronic port positioned at an interior of the clothing material to electronically communicate with one of a plurality of skin-mounted biosensors. The internal ports are prewired within the clothing material to an external electronic a port for communicating with the exoskeleton. The prewiring of the exoskeleton harness facilitates connection between skin-mounted sensors and a data acquisition (DAQ) system.

A garment for watersports formed with at least one textile. The textile comprising a face fabric and a membrane. The membrane being fixed to the face fabric and wherein the textile comprises primary yarns and secondary yarns in which the secondary yarns have a higher stiffness relative to the primary yarns.