A lining for items of clothing, footwear and accessories, including a fabric with a plurality of channels which are alternated with ribs, the channels at least partly have a differentiated width.

A footwear system for orthotic support comprising an insole region to which is affixed one or more detachable, repositionable receptacles that accommodate orthotic and/or foot support inserts, and optionally an additional heel receptacle. The footwear system may be usable to provide foot support in closed or open footwear.

A footwear system for orthotic support comprising an insole region to which is affixed one or more detachable, repositionable receptacles that accommodate orthotic and/or foot support inserts, and optionally an additional heel receptacle. The footwear system may be usable to provide foot support in closed or open footwear.

A garment constructed by a cylinder knitting machine with a comfort quality area on or near the foot area, created by a different method of knitting from the rest of the tight. The difference between the quality of the leg and comfort portion of the garment (i.e., tights) consists of the use of a different needle movement and/or knitting tool, but is not limited to just that. Additionally, the fiber may also differ in the comfort area as compared to the leg area of the tights in order to reach different end results.

A shin guard includes a protective plate having a front face and a rear face. The rear face is contoured to fit around a shin of a wearer of the shin guard. Further, the shin guard includes a three dimensional image element carried on the front face. This image element projects an image outline through a sock worn over the shin guard.

A shin guard includes a protective plate having a front face and a rear face. The rear face is contoured to fit around a shin of a wearer of the shin guard. Further, the shin guard includes a three dimensional image element carried on the front face. This image element projects an image outline through a sock worn over the shin guard.

A heated sock to keep the wearer's feet and toes warm, is disclosed. The heated socks comprise a pocket for oxygen-activated chemical heating pouch which generates heat when exposed to air, and distributed to the whole feet from toe to ankle and heel through friction caused by the wearer when walking, jumping or other activities. The heated socks are provided with the extra cushion on the bottom of the feet to aid in comfort for the wearer. The heated socks keep the feet dry from moisture and perspiration.

A heated sock to keep the wearer's feet and toes warm, is disclosed. The heated socks comprise a pocket for oxygen-activated chemical heating pouch which generates heat when exposed to air, and distributed to the whole feet from toe to ankle and heel through friction caused by the wearer when walking, jumping or other activities. The heated socks are provided with the extra cushion on the bottom of the feet to aid in comfort for the wearer. The heated socks keep the feet dry from moisture and perspiration.

The invention relates to a textile item of clothing equipped for ballistic protection. The textile item of clothing comprises a knitted fabric. Said knitted fabric has a plurality of differently protected zones. At least two different zones are interconnected without a seam. According to the invention, at least one first to zone is formed from a yarn that inhibits the penetration of fragments.

The invention relates to a textile item of clothing equipped for ballistic protection. The textile item of clothing comprises a knitted fabric. Said knitted fabric has a plurality of differently protected zones. At least two different zones are interconnected without a seam. According to the invention, at least one first to zone is formed from a yarn that inhibits the penetration of fragments.