A headwear apparatus is provided. The headwear apparatus including a cap configured to be worn on a head of a user, and a visor coupled to the cap, wherein at least a portion of the visor is transparent in at least one direction, and wherein the visor is configured to block a portion of ultraviolet (UV) rays from passing through the visor. The visor may be permanently affixed to the cap or may be removably coupled to the cap.

A backpack having a modifiable display. The backpack may include an active element arranged on an outer surface of the backpack, a power supply arranged on the backpack, and a controller arranged on the backpack and in electrical communication with the power supply and the active element. In some embodiments, the active element may include one or more drivers. The one or more drivers may be coated in a sealant, such as a rubber sealant. The active element may be a flexible display configured to display, such as an LED, LCD, OLED, AM-OLED, or EPD display. In some embodiments, the backpack may be part of a self-expression kit, and the modifiable display may be removable and configured for coupling to other surfaces. In some embodiments, the backpack may be part of an advertising network having a plurality of wearable articles and a digital marketplace for advertising opportunities.

A pop up emblem disposed on a brim of a sports cap, the pop up emblem including a lifting portion to move from a first position laying flat on the brim to a second position disposed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the brim, a rotating rod disposed on the brim or within the brim, and connected at a first end to the lifting portion to rotate to move the lifting portion from the first position to the second position, and a knob connected to a second end of the rotating rod to cause the rotating rod to rotate when the knob is rotated.

One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to components having an optical element that imparts structural color to the component or article. The present disclosure is also directed to articles of manufacture including the component having an optical element, and methods for making components and articles having an optical element that imparts structural color.

A reversible cover apparatus comprises a cover portion having an opening configured for receiving an object to cover the object and a pouch portion coupled to the cover portion, the pouch portion having an opening for receiving the cover portion. The reversible cover apparatus is reversible between: a first position as a covering for an object wherein the pouch portion is disposed in the cover portion and the cover portion opening can receive an object to cover the object; and a reversed, second position, wherein the cover portion is disposed within the pouch portion through the pouch portion opening and an outer surface of the pouch portion provides an external appearance of a desired item.

Performance layering technology includes apparel, headwear and/or footwear. The performance layering technology of the apparel, headwear and/or footwear has interchangeable color and textural accent panels. These interchangeable color and textural accent panels are configured to conform to various color schemes. In addition, the interchangeable color and textural accent panels can be included behind cutouts or embroidery so color appears through the cutouts or the embroidery. Wherein, the performance layering technology is configured to provide cool and warm relief to athletes.

This invention generally relates to a system and method for digitally customizable apparel products. The present invention is a unique system and method for the digitalization of user's personal apparel to include graduation cap covers and display buttons. Specifically, this invention relates to a system and method that connects a removably attached digital visual display terminal containing light-emitting diodes (LED) cap covers, a removably attached LED display terminal display buttons, and display enabled computing devices to an encrypted wireless network that contains display-sharing interfaces, mirroring software and other programming systems for a new utility clothing that is functional, attractive, and complimenting to the user's personal style. Similarly, establishing a method for the invention to transmit the same images, media, and files through applications, websites, software programs, and other technological mechanisms. Conducted analysis of the proposed configurations consider the process of manufacturing such an innovative, superior quality, and versatile cap cover and display buttons.

A system for coupling an accessory to a hat having an interior surface and an opposite, exterior surface includes a brace configured to extend along the interior surface of the hat, a bracket configured to be positioned on the exterior surface of the hat, and a fastener configured to extend through the hat to thereby couple the bracket to the brace such that the accessory can be coupled to the bracket and thereby supported on the hat.

A head wrap is an apparatus that is used to protect and decorate a user's head. The apparatus includes a head-bracing body, an elastic strip, a first lateral tail, a second lateral tail, a first intermediate tail, a second intermediate tail, a plurality of ornaments, and a ventilation mechanism. The head-bracing body is the primary coverage means for the back of the user's head. The elastic strip connects to the head-bracing body to allow the head-bracing body to expand in order to fit different head sizes. The first lateral tail, second lateral tail, first intermediate tail, and second intermediate tail each connect to the head-bracing body, allowing for coverage of the user's head. The at least one ornament relates to a decorative unit or several units capable of being tied to the first lateral tail, second lateral tail, first intermediate tail, and second intermediate tail as a means of displaying the decorative pattern. The plurality of ventilation holes allows for heat trapped between the present invention and the user's head to escape.

The invention is directed to a headwear piece with a body to engage a wearer's head with the headwear in an operative state. First and second accessories are provided and are interchangeably placeable in an opening in a wall on the body to be exposed for viewing in conjunction with another part of the body. The interchangeable accessories may have different appearances and/or functions. The invention is also directed to a method of configuring a headwear piece including the step of directing an accessory into an opening in the body wall, removing the same, and replacing it with another accessory.