Embodiments provide a wearable article for a performance capture system. In some embodiments, a wearable article includes one or more regions, where the one or more regions are configured to be worn on at least a portion of a body of a user, where the one or more regions have a first pliability and a second pliability, where the first pliability and the second pliability are different pliabilities, and where at least one of the one or more regions are configured to hold devices in predetermined positions while maintaining shape and respective pliability. In some embodiments, the wearable article also includes a plurality of mounting mechanisms coupled to the one or more regions for mounting one or more reference markers to be used for position determination.

Articles and methods for obtaining measurements for the design and/or manufacture of personalized and/or customized clothing, and/or alteration of existing patterns or clothing, and for measuring and/or monitoring one or more parameters, such as size(s), shape(s) and dimension(s), of one or more aspects of a body of the wearer of the article. The articles include a stretchable material interwoven with sensors and/or conductive fibers. The articles include socks, bodysuits, bras, gloves, hats, and so forth. The personalized and/or custom-fitted clothing includes shirts, suits, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, bras and other undergarments, sleepwear, socks, shoes, gloves, hats, exercise/active wear, protective wear (e.g., helmet, shoulder pads, body armor, etc.), and so forth. The articles and methods may further be used for health and fitness assessment.

This invention is an athletic jersey of manufacture, modification or alteration that is able to be literally torn open, exposing a light weight easily replaceable insert, giving the complete visual and auditory appearance of being ripped apart and unrepairable, but can be reassembled to appear as a normal athletic jersey.

An article of footwear (100), apparel (500, 600), and/or sporting equipment (300, 400), and methods of manufacturing thereof, having a hydrogel present on at least a portion of an externally-facing side of the article. The hydrogel is effective in reducing soil accumulation on the article, and/or for reducing soil adhesion to the article.

An article of weightlifting equipment includes a weightlifting jacket having a main vest-shaped body having a front covering the torso of a user, a back connected to the front, and one or more pads that provide a cushion to provide comfort and to protect the user from injury by reducing the force on the body caused by a barbell. The pads include a front pad that is positioned on the portion of the jacket front to cover the lower torso of a user wearing the weightlifting jacket. The jacket also includes one or more adjustable straps that allow the jacket to be fitted for users of different sizes. The equipment can have other forms, such as a belt instead of a jacket for positioning the torso pad.

An elastic skin suit simulates gravitational loading. By selecting material(s) of appropriate dimensions and appropriate moduli of elasticity, and optionally integrating inelastic portions to maintain a desired surface distribution, the suit can be adapted to impose a loading regime that simulates the loading of terrestrial gravity in a more continuous, shoulder-to-ankle manner than current loading suits.

A men's undergarment (1) for miming or similar sports and a relative method of production are described. The undergarment is worn at least on one section of the chest, for covering at least the zone comprising the nipples of a user, and comprises at least one protection band (9) having an upper edge (2) and a lower edge (3). In its inner surface (5) to be worn into contact with the skin of the user, the undergarment comprises first non-slip means (6) and second non-slip means (7) respectively at or near at least sections of said upper edge (2) and said lower edge (3) and at least one intermediate portion (8) to cover the nipples of the user.

A chest and arm exercise device provides a chest spanning elastic member including a rubber sheet connected to a pair of elastic arm cuffs. A weight lifter's shirt includes a fabric body covering including an elastic chest spanning member and a pair of elastic sleeves or cuffs.

A sleeve for a garment, comprising: a front panel attached to a back panel along respective first and second side edges thereof, the back panel having upper and lower vents formed proximate an elbow portion thereof; and, upper and lower flaps formed on the back panel above and overlapping the upper and lower vents, respectively; wherein the upper and lower flaps are moveable between a closed position when the sleeve is straight through the elbow portion and an opened position when the sleeve is bent at the elbow portion to thereby allow increased airflow through the upper and lower vents when the garment is in use.

A posture correction garment is designed as a compression shirt that may be worn in connection with various activities, such as daily work, exercise, physical therapy, and everyday life and leisure activities. The shirt can include shoulder straps extending from a back portion of the shirt, extending over the shoulders, and removably attaching at a front, upper region of the shirt. The shirt further includes one or more torso straps, extending from a back portion of the shirt, about the user's torso, and removably attaching to a front, lower region of the shirt. Wearing the shirt, by itself or under additional clothing, can help improve one's posture and help correctly align a user's shoulders and spine.