A helmet is described, more specifically a helmet comprising a protective shell (10) formed of a flexible expanded polyurethane (EPU) material which defines a cavity for receiving the wearer's head, the shell being foldable, the helmet further comprising a strap (11) arrangement for fastening the shell to the wearer's head.

A folding hat that eliminates the risk of damaging the cloth by an elastic ring for a long life. The folding hat has the elastic ring sewn in an outer circumferential edge of a brim, and the elastic ring is formed by coupling both ends of a flat wire rod shaped by rolling spring steel round wire. Regarding the elastic ring, both ends of the flat wire rod are preferably coupled by: inserting both ends of the flat wire rod in both sides of a tubular metal stop, respectively; and crushing the metal stop. The metal stop has a pair of facing convex parts on which the tips of both ends of the flat wire rod can respectively abut at an inner center part that may be used.

The present invention provides hats with attachment assemblies allowing them to be detachably secured to an article of clothing. In one example, the attachment assembly permits the hat to be detachably secured in an exterior-side out configuration to a belt of medium width worn around the wearer's waist, without requiring the hats to be inverted or reversed, and without any need for pockets, linings, zippers or the like. The hats may also be provided with retention members for holding the hats in a simple folded configuration when carried on the person. In such a configuration small personal items such as keys, loose change, mobile telephones may be carried in the retained, folded hat.

A deployable head covering device for selectively covering a portion of a user's head includes a band that has opposing ends. The band is resilient. The band is arcuate such that the opposing ends are proximately positioned. The device includes a panel with a top end that is complementary to the band. The top end is coupled to the band. The panel is flexible. The panel is reversibly positionable between furled and unfurled configurations. The opposing ends are configured to reversibly separate, such that the band is configured to reversibly couple to a head of a user. The panel is configured for selective positioning in the unfurled configuration, such that the panel selectively covers a portion of the head of the user.

Personal-size instantly-facile light-weight apparatus, configured without umbrella-typical eye-and-face injuring protrusions, the apparatus includes quasi-equatorial membrane structure capable of resting on a person's shoulders, when an attached-thereto arching tensile-supported membrane structure is over the person's head and torso. For use, apparatus unfolds from metastable-flat storage configuration to extended tensile-arched configuration, and user passes his/her head through quasi-equatorial membrane's opening; thereby covering user by overarching membrane structure. Material for overarching membrane may be for rain-shelter, sun-shade, UV-filter, and/or according to heat reflection, absorption, and insulation characteristics. For improved pedestrian safety, apparatus trim is preferably retro-reflective, or fluorescent colored; thus providing proximate motor-vehicle drivers with contrast enhanced visibility of apparatus-wearing children, pedestrians, road workers, traffic officers, and bicycle riders. Other apparatus sizes and uses are also disclosed.

A multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering is provided. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering combines the functionality of a satin bonnet and a baseball style cap. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering is configured to protect and maintain hair by providing the style of a chic baseball hat front view. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering comprises a bonnet styled portion with a combo baseball cap style hat band.

The present invention provides a foldable hat constructed from a 2-D net shape comprising a central hub and a multiplicity of radiating spokes, each spoke of the 2-D net shape radiating from the central hub and comprising: a. a crown portion (3a) extending from the central hub; b. a brim portion (2a) extending from the crown portion; with at least one fold-line therebetween; and c. a top portion (4a) from which the crown portion extends, with at least one fold-line therebetween, the top portions of radiating spokes collectively forming the central hub; wherein adjacent spokes have interstices between their neighbouring crown and brim portions.

The present invention provides a foldable hat constructed from a 2-D net shape comprising a central hub and a multiplicity of radiating spokes, each spoke of the 2-D net shape radiating from the central hub and comprising: a. a crown portion (3a) extending from the central hub; b. a brim portion (2a) extending from the crown portion; with at least one fold-line therebetween; and c. a top portion (4a) from which the crown portion extends, with at least one fold-line therebetween, the top portions of radiating spokes collectively forming the central hub; wherein adjacent spokes have interstices between their neighbouring crown and brim portions.