A sleeve cuff is provided for a sleeve having an anterior patch affixed to the sleeve and covering at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, a distal strap affixed to the sleeve and spanning over at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, and the distal strap overlapping at least a portion of the anterior patch to form an aperture for receiving a thumb therethrough. The sleeve cuff has a plurality of configurations, including at least a closed configuration where the aperture is closed and minimizes the wearer’s exposure to wind and air elements therethrough, and an opened configuration where the aperture is opened and minimizes the air penetration around the received thumb.

A sleeve cuff is provided for a sleeve having an anterior patch affixed to the sleeve and covering at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, a distal strap affixed to the sleeve and spanning over at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, and the distal strap overlapping at least a portion of the anterior patch to form an aperture for receiving a thumb therethrough. The sleeve cuff has a plurality of configurations, including at least a closed configuration where the aperture is closed and minimizes the wearer’s exposure to wind and air elements therethrough, and an opened configuration where the aperture is opened and minimizes the air penetration around the received thumb.

One aspect of the invention provides a washable and dry-cleanable knit garment having a permanent pleat. The washable and dry-cleanable knit garment includes: a cotton-polyester blend knit fabric comprising at least 50% cotton; fusible interfacing fused to an interior surface of the cotton-polyester blend knit fabric to form a fabric-fusible assembly; and at least one permanent pleat formed in the fabric-fusible assembly. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of manufacturing a washable and dry-cleanable knit garment having a permanent pleat. The method includes: providing a cotton-polyester blend knit fabric comprising at least 50% cotton; applying fusible interfacing fused to an interior surface of the cotton-polyester blend knit fabric to form a fabric-fusible assembly; forming one or more pleats in the fabric-fusible assembly; and activating the fusible with a heat press.

One aspect of the invention provides a washable and dry-cleanable knit garment having a permanent pleat. The washable and dry-cleanable knit garment includes: a cotton-polyester blend knit fabric comprising at least 50% cotton; fusible interfacing fused to an interior surface of the cotton-polyester blend knit fabric to form a fabric-fusible assembly; and at least one permanent pleat formed in the fabric-fusible assembly. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of manufacturing a washable and dry-cleanable knit garment having a permanent pleat. The method includes: providing a cotton-polyester blend knit fabric comprising at least 50% cotton; applying fusible interfacing fused to an interior surface of the cotton-polyester blend knit fabric to form a fabric-fusible assembly; forming one or more pleats in the fabric-fusible assembly; and activating the fusible with a heat press.

An article of clothing is provided and includes a substrate material including an inner surface and an outer surface disposed on an opposite side of the substrate material than the inner surface. The substrate material forming a body-receiving portion and a limb-receiving portion extending from the body-receiving portion, whereby the body-receiving portion includes a first opening sized for circumscribing a neck of the wearer and the limb-receiving portion includes a second opening sized for circumscribing a limb of the wearer. A flocking material is arranged adjacent the inner surface of the substrate material proximate at least one of the first opening and the second opening.

An article of clothing is provided and includes a substrate material including an inner surface and an outer surface disposed on an opposite side of the substrate material than the inner surface. The substrate material forming a body-receiving portion and a limb-receiving portion extending from the body-receiving portion, whereby the body-receiving portion includes a first opening sized for circumscribing a neck of the wearer and the limb-receiving portion includes a second opening sized for circumscribing a limb of the wearer. A flocking material is arranged adjacent the inner surface of the substrate material proximate at least one of the first opening and the second opening.

An apparatus for carrying liquid includes a liquid container and an article of apparel. The liquid container includes a body, which is configured to removably receive the liquid, and a cap, which is configured to selectively seal the body. The article of apparel includes a pocket, which has an interior configured to removably receive the body. The article of apparel also includes a first opening and a second opening, each of which is in communication with the pocket interior. The first opening passes the liquid container, and the second opening passes the cap. The article of apparel further includes a flap, which is movably coupled to the article of apparel. The flap includes a third opening, which passes the cap. The flap is coupled to the article of apparel and movable between a first position, covering the first opening, and a second position, not covering the first opening.

An apparatus for carrying liquid includes a liquid container and an article of apparel. The liquid container includes a body, which is configured to removably receive the liquid, and a cap, which is configured to selectively seal the body. The article of apparel includes a pocket, which has an interior configured to removably receive the body. The article of apparel also includes a first opening and a second opening, each of which is in communication with the pocket interior. The first opening passes the liquid container, and the second opening passes the cap. The article of apparel further includes a flap, which is movably coupled to the article of apparel. The flap includes a third opening, which passes the cap. The flap is coupled to the article of apparel and movable between a first position, covering the first opening, and a second position, not covering the first opening.

A multipurpose customizable garment designed to be transformed from the form of arm-wear into other types of garments. Specifically, the multipurpose customizable garment can be converted from a top to bustier, dress by selective use of detachable sleeves and selective use of a plurality of fasteners enabling the wearer to vary the size and appearance of the garment.

A multipurpose customizable garment designed to be transformed from the form of arm-wear into other types of garments. Specifically, the multipurpose customizable garment can be converted from a top to bustier, dress by selective use of detachable sleeves and selective use of a plurality of fasteners enabling the wearer to vary the size and appearance of the garment.