An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure than changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and/or side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

A sock (1) comprising a foot section (2) with a sole portion (2a) and an instep portion (2b), and a leg section (3) connected to or integrally formed with the foot section (2), the leg section (3) including a heel portion (3b) and an ankle portion (3a). The foot and leg sections (2,3) are formed with or from hydrophobic material, the foot section (2) has a plurality of moisture collection channels (4) formed with or from hydrophilic material, the moisture collection channels (4) are spaced apart from each other and are distributed over at least part of the sole portion (2a) with hydrophobic portions between adjacent moisture collection channels (4), the moisture collection channels (4) extend from the sole portion (2a) towards the instep portion (2b) and are connected to an evaporation zone (6,7) at the leg section (3), and the moisture collection channels (4) are formed in a flat knit structure.

Heated socks used to keep a wearer's feet and toes warm. The heated socks include pockets for oxygen-activated chemical heating pouches which generate heat when exposed to air and via friction caused by the wearer when walking, jumping, or other activities and distributed through the sock from toe to ankle to heel. The heated socks are provided with extra cushioning on the bottom of the feet to aid in comfort for the wearer. The heated socks also keep the feet dry from moisture and perspiration.

A method of matching/combining distinct fabrics into a single article of clothing comprises obtaining a first fabric defining a color pattern, obtaining a second fabric that is distinct from the first fabric, the second fabric being a plain or solid color fabric, using a digital fabric printer to print the color pattern of the first fabric onto the second fabric to obtain a modified second fabric that also defines the color pattern, and combining the first fabric and the modified second fabric into the single article of clothing. The digital fabric printer can also be used to print the color pattern onto the first fabric. The first and/or second fabrics can also be formed using a yarn-dye process. A system for matching/combining distinct fabrics into a single article of clothing includes a yarn weaving/knitting system and/or a digital fabric printer, a fabric combining system, and an optional color pattern analyzer.

Existing brassieres fail to provide adequate comfort and lift to many women with breasts of size C cup and larger. The invention is a cushiony pad which is attached via a flap to the inside of a brassiere cup. When donning the brassiere, the woman inserts the pad into the inframammary fold, between the underside of the breast and the chest. The pad acts as a platform for the breast, allowing the breast to rest on top of it, lifting the breast up and providing comfort and support.

A men's undergarment short includes an elastic waist band. A body extends from the waist band to a left leg opening for receiving a left leg of the user therethrough and a right leg opening for receiving the right leg of the user there through. The body includes a front panel. A portion of the front panel is molded as a tear drop for receiving the genitalia of a wearer therein. The tear drop portion is more flexible than a remaining area of the front panel.

A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.

Existing brassieres fail to provide adequate comfort and lift to many women with breasts of size C cup and larger. The invention is a cushiony pad which is attached via a flap to the inside of a brassiere cup. When donning the brassiere, the woman inserts the pad into the inframammary fold, between the underside of the breast and the chest. The pad acts as a platform for the breast, allowing the breast to rest on top of it, lifting the breast up and providing comfort and support.

An article of clothing for wear under a pair of trousers or the like, the article of clothing including a loose fit boxer underwear structure and a support structure nested within the boxer underwear structure. The support structure includes a pouch for supporting male genitals.

An underwear system which includes underwear having a front panel, a back panel, a pouch, a waist band, and a lining. The underwear provide support, comfort, breathability, wicking capability and ease of motion with the use.