The present invention is directed toward an article of apparel effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, the article of apparel includes a base textile with a thermal regulation membrane. The thermal regulation membrane contains a plurality of system-reactive components selectively engaged heat and/or moisture. In an embodiment, the printed coating includes a cooling agent, a phase change material, and a heat dissipation material. In operation, the article of apparel is effective to delay/diminish the rise in skin temperature (compared to a garment lacking the membrane), increasing wearer comfort.

The present invention relates to a heat-storing and retaining fleece using a polyester yarn containing composite metal oxide particles. The heat-storing and retaining fleece of the present invention exhibits an excellent far-infrared emission property, an excellent heat-storing and retaining property, excellent spinning processability, and excellent dyeability.

An apparel system including a base layer component and a vest component that safely may be worn by a child in a child safety seat with a five-point harness (including convertible, combination, and forward facing with a harness). This may provide warmth for the child while transitioning from indoors to the vehicle and while traveling in the car. This apparel system also may provide protection from the elements should the child be involved in a vehicle accident. The apparel system may include a vest component, such as with a hood, that may be worn over the base layer, such as a jacket, to provide added warmth for outdoor activities. In embodiments, the vest component may not be intended to be worn, and in embodiments should not be worn, while the child is in the child safety seat. This system may be safe, versatile, and convenient.

Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that a combination of substrate layers and insulation layers is configured to provide improved thermal insulation. The fabric composites are constructed to form a radiant barrier against heat loss via radiation and via conduction from a body.

The present invention provides a heat reflective clothing to keep the body of a person warm in cold climate. The heat reflective clothing comprises Mylar and wool, wherein the Mylar has a reflective surface. The clothing provides excellent thermal insulation and moisture wicking properties and could be adapted into a jacket, gloves, footwear, apparel, hat and other clothing accessories.

An article of apparel includes a covering having a first portion, a second portion, and a bulge that extends across a union of the first and second portions. The covering is sized to substantially fill a frontal void of a pair of chaps. The article of apparel further includes an attachment structure with which the article of apparel is attachable to a secondary article of apparel.

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 frictionless weatherproof scarf garment having improved protection, function, and benefit fabricated by the addition of silk, satin or a smooth fabric. Silk, satin or other smooth fabrics create a frictionless surface for the neck and nape hair to rest upon. The use of a frictionless material with a customary scarf helps retain moisture and prevent hair loss. Silk, satin, rayon or any smooth fabric may be used in lieu of silk to provide a smooth area of protection.

A jacket has a torso portion, a pair of underarm portions adjacent the torso portion, and a pair of arms, one of each of the arms being adjacent one of each of the underarm portions, the cloth defining a first area and a second area. The article further includes a first assembly including one or more scent control materials provided within the first area defined by a cloth and a second assembly including one or more scent control materials provided within the second area defined by the cloth, the second assembly having a different composition than the first assembly. The first assembly and the second assembly together include activated carbon and at least one of carbon treated to adsorb hydrogen sulfide, zeolite, ammonia stone, and carbon treated to adsorb mercaptan.

An article of apparel includes a fabric portion having an inside and an outside defined by the article of apparel. A ceramic print is provided on the inside of the fabric portion. The ceramic print includes at least five percent of a ceramic by weight and covers at least ten percent of the inside of the fabric portion. A method of manufacturing the article of apparel includes first printing an ink comprising at least five percent of a ceramic by weight onto a first side of a fabric portion in order to provide a fabric with a ceramic print that covers at least ten percent of the inside of the fabric portion. The method further includes incorporating the fabric with the ceramic print into a garment with the first side of the fabric portion exposed on an inside of the garment.