A universal combination sweatband, headband, and protective headgear device covers and protects crucial areas around the entire circumference of a user's head while conforming to each user's particular anatomy, including head shape and size. Two or more layers of impact absorbing elastomeric polymer materials having full elastic memory are encapsulated on either the inside or the external part of the headgear, between inner and outer layers of moisture absorbing material, such as neoprene or cotton knitted fabric. Hook and loop fasteners or stretching allow for adjusted fitting to the user's head. The elastomeric polymer layers are structured and disposed to absorb and dissipate significant impact forces. The two or more layers of elastomeric polymeric materials are provided with an arrangement of ventilation holes formed therethrough to allow perspiration to be transferred from the inner layer to the outer layer of moisture absorbing material for dissipation.

Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood.

The present invention provides a headwear comprising a head receiving portion and a visor/peak, which is substantially improved in sweat absorption and evaporation performance, thereby achieving superior stain-resistant properties. A headwear according to the present invention comprises: a sweat band coupled along an inner lower edge of the crown including a sweat absorbing portion to absorb sweat and a sweat storing portion to store the sweat absorbed to the sweat absorbing portion; and a sweat evaporating portion surrounding at least a part of the visor of the headwear to evaporate moisture from the sweat stored in the sweat band by being connected with the sweat band.

The present invention provides a headwear comprising a head receiving portion and a visor/peak, which is substantially improved in sweat absorption and evaporation performance, thereby achieving superior stain-resistant properties. A headwear according to the present invention comprises: a sweat band coupled along an inner lower edge of the crown including a sweat absorbing portion to absorb sweat and a sweat storing portion to store the sweat absorbed to the sweat absorbing portion; and a sweat evaporating portion surrounding at least a part of the visor of the headwear to evaporate moisture from the sweat stored in the sweat band by being connected with the sweat band.

The present invention is an article of headwear that is conformable so as to accommodate a wide range of head sizes comprised of at least a crown portion that substantially covers the head of the wearer. Proximate the lowest edge of the crown portion is a sweatband or headband permanently affixed thereto that is stretchable in all directions, not just vertically and horizontally. The band is comprised of elastic threads woven into a diamond pattern so that it is capable of stretching and returning substantially to its original shape. In an alternative embodiment of the sweatband, the sweatband comprises a base layer of a flexible material with a plurality of longitudinal bands of fibers with wicking, odor reducing and antibacterial properties superimposed upon the base material of the sweatband.

The present invention is an article of headwear that is conformable so as to accommodate a wide range of head sizes comprised of at least a crown portion that substantially covers the head of the wearer. Proximate the lowest edge of the crown portion is a sweatband or headband permanently affixed thereto that is stretchable in all directions, not just vertically and horizontally. The band is comprised of elastic threads woven into a diamond pattern so that it is capable of stretching and returning substantially to its original shape. In an alternative embodiment of the sweatband, the sweatband comprises a base layer of a flexible material with a plurality of longitudinal bands of fibers with wicking, odor reducing and antibacterial properties superimposed upon the base material of the sweatband.

The UV ray-blocking headwear is adapted to be an apparel item. The UV ray-blocking headwear is adapted to be worn on the head. The UV ray-blocking headwear is a UV blocking sunshield that is attaches to the head such that UV radiation is prevented from reaching the head, ears, or nape of the neck. The UV ray-blocking headwear is attached to a headband that is worn on the head such that a sunshield is raised above the head thereby creating a space for air flow to provide for the comfort of the user. The UV ray-blocking headwear comprises a headband, a plurality of struts and a sunshield.

The UV ray-blocking headwear is adapted to be an apparel item. The UV ray-blocking headwear is adapted to be worn on the head. The UV ray-blocking headwear is a UV blocking sunshield that is attaches to the head such that UV radiation is prevented from reaching the head, ears, or nape of the neck. The UV ray-blocking headwear is attached to a headband that is worn on the head such that a sunshield is raised above the head thereby creating a space for air flow to provide for the comfort of the user. The UV ray-blocking headwear comprises a headband, a plurality of struts and a sunshield.

This invention provides a cap with a superior comfort feature. The cap teaches a sweat band with a pellon attaching the band to the cap, a layer of memory foam, and a layer of wicking fabric. The goal behind the cap is to wick away perspiration from the user and at the same time enhance the comfort of the fit with memory foam. The memory foam ban extends approximately 280 degrees around the inside of the cap, thereby providing support and comfort on all sides of the user's head. The memory foam can be infused with a variety of substances, ranging from biologically-reactive chemicals to aromatherapy agents.

A headband includes a length of fabric material and, attached to its inside surface, a strip of polymeric closed-cell foam material to engage the forehead or hairline of a wearer. The polymeric material has a tread pattern to resist slippage on the forehead, even under heavy perspiration.