Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise one or more curves or other features that conform to the facial features of the wearer. In some variations, a sweat-diverting device is configured to be worn at various heights on the forehead, over or under the brow line, and/or over the eyes. A sweat-diverting device can also be used in pairs, for example, where one device is positioned over each eye. Sun-shading devices, with or without sweat-diverting features, are also described.

The present invention relates to a hairband for guiding sweat, which can guide and discharge sweat running down from a user's head area to a user's forehead area so as to prevent the sweat from reaching eye areas during exercise or working. A hairband for guiding sweat, which is flexibly worn on a user's forehead area and guides sweat, the hairband may comprise: a band part including a first band member and a second band member, each of which includes a coupling member which may be coupled to and mounted on the user's forehead area; and a sweat guiding part disposed between the first band member and the second band member, wherein the band part and the sweat guiding part are integrally formed. Therefore, the hairband can simplify a manufacturing process and thus reduce a manufacturing cost.

The challenge of protecting caps from excess perspiration is solved by providing a hat liner comprising: (a) a first portion including a plurality of tabs separated by one or more gaps, the first portion dimensioned so that at least a part of it fits between, and is held by, the sweatband of a cap and one or more front panels of a hat; and (b) a second portion, directly or indirectly joined with the first portion along a length, and including at least one moisture absorbing layer. The second potion may further include at least one moisture wicking layer. The first portion may include at least three tabs defined and separated by at least two gaps. At least some of the two gaps may have a wider open end and a narrower closed end. Each of the plurality of tabs in the first potion may be provided with a plurality of lateral ridges. The second portion may be indirectly joined with the first portion via the hinge portion. The hinge portion is provided with a plurality of lateral slits.

The challenge of protecting caps from excess perspiration is solved by providing a hat liner comprising: (a) a first portion including a plurality of tabs separated by one or more gaps, the first portion dimensioned so that at least a part of it fits between, and is held by, the sweatband of a cap and one or more front panels of a hat; and (b) a second portion, directly or indirectly joined with the first portion along a length, and including at least one moisture absorbing layer. The second potion may further include at least one moisture wicking layer. The first portion may include at least three tabs defined and separated by at least two gaps. At least some of the two gaps may have a wider open end and a narrower closed end. Each of the plurality of tabs in the first potion may be provided with a plurality of lateral ridges. The second portion may be indirectly joined with the first portion via the hinge portion. The hinge portion is provided with a plurality of lateral slits.

The presented invention is a light weight protective bump cap hat. The bump cap hat has an insert comprised of flexible joints and wings that allow for adjustable horizontal and vertical dimensions of the insert to more readily accommodate various head shapes and sizes. The bump cap insert also has venting channels to allow better venting around the comfort pad and out the crown of the bump cap while being worn by a user.

One variation of a method for fabricating a dermal heatsink includes: fabricating a substrate defining an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and an open network of pores extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface; activating surfaces of the substrate and walls of the open network of pores; applying a coating over the substrate to form a heatsink, the coating comprising a porous, hydrophilic material and defining a void network; removing an excess of the coating from the substrate to clear blockages within the open network of pores by the coating; hydrating the heatsink during a curing period; heating the heatsink during the curing period to increase porosity of the coating applied over surfaces of the substrate; and rinsing the heatsink with an acid to decarbonate the coating along walls of the open network of pores in the substrate.

An absorptive cap liner for absorbing sweat includes a principal band having an outside, an inside, an upper perimeter, and a lower perimeter. The principal band is configured to fit within a sweatband of a baseball cap. A plurality of support bands is coupled to the principal band. Each of the plurality of support bands has a lower end coupled to the principal band and an upper end. A top pad is coupled to the upper end of each of the plurality of support bands and is configured to rest atop a wearer's head within the baseball cap. Each of the principal band, the plurality of support bands, and the top pad is an absorptive material.

A combination hat and bandana assembly for absorbing sweat when a hat is worn includes a hat that is worn on a user's head. The hat has a rim and an inside surface, and the rim encircles the user's head when the hat is worn. A bandana is coupled to the hat. The bandana is positionable in a deployed position having the bandana extending downwardly from the rim. Thus, the bandana encircles the user's head when the hat is worn. The bandana is foldable into a stored position having the bandana being positioned in the hat.

A combination hat and bandana assembly for absorbing sweat when a hat is worn includes a hat that is worn on a user's head. The hat has a rim and an inside surface, and the rim encircles the user's head when the hat is worn. A bandana is coupled to the hat. The bandana is positionable in a deployed position having the bandana extending downwardly from the rim. Thus, the bandana encircles the user's head when the hat is worn. The bandana is foldable into a stored position having the bandana being positioned in the hat.

A device for producing an antimicrobial coating on a surface of an object is provided. The device may include: one or more microfiber layers having one or more polyester layers and one or more foam layers; one or more mesh spacers to regulate air between the polyester layers and the foam layers; and an antimicrobial application unit for applying one or more antimicrobial coatings on the surface of the object.