An article of apparel includes a bladder including an interior void, a compressible component disposed within the interior void and including a first zone, the first zone operable between a contracted state and a relaxed state, and a port fluidly coupled to the bladder and operable to selectively permit fluid communication with the interior void.

A bra including a closure system, the closure system including a first layered fabric body, a second layered fabric body, a loop assembly secured to the first layered fabric body, and a hook assembly secured to the second layered fabric body. The hook assembly is configured to interface with the loop assembly to secure the first layered fabric body to the second layered fabric body, and the first layered fabric body includes a flexible supporting layer, where the flexible supporting layer is configured to provide rigidity to the second layered fabric body such that the second layered fabric body maintains a flat configuration when it is secured to the first layered fabric body.

An article of apparel providing dynamic support for an appendage of a person is discussed herein. The article of apparel can include a support garment control device configured to provide dynamic support. The support garment control device can include a control lace coupled to a support portion of the article of apparel. In an example, the support garment control device configured to apply a first tension on the control lace, lock the support garment control device at the first tension to inhibit movement of the control lace in response to detecting a change in movement of the person, and unlock the support garment control device after a pre-determined event subsequent to the change in movement of the person.

The present invention relates to an improved brassiere for wearers pre-surgical and post- surgical mastectomy. The brassiere is designed as a universal bra for any woman going through breast cancer treatments. More specifically, the brassiere features removable mastectomy inserts that can be removed for wearing the brassiere as a pre-surgery or traditional brassiere, and can be worn post-surgery with the mastectomy cups removably-attached. The brassiere includes laced insets at shoulder straps and includes ‘royal’ emblem(s) sewn or detachably-attached on the straps. The brassiere includes bra pockets with magnetic strips that can attach to the brassiere underwire without contacting the skin of the wearer. The mastectomy inserts of the brassiere include positive messages printed on them to inspire and motivate the wearer and help in the healing process.

An illustrated view of a no-sweat brassiere insert for preventing and/or eliminating sweat showing while a person wears a brassiere is presented. The no-sweat brassiere insert is useful for preventing sweating and reducing bacteria while wearing a brassiere. Furthermore, the no-sweat brassiere insert is comfortable, cost efficient and machine washable.

An illustrated view of a no-sweat brassiere insert for preventing and/or eliminating sweat showing while a person wears a brassiere is presented. The no-sweat brassiere insert is useful for preventing sweating and reducing bacteria while wearing a brassiere. Furthermore, the no-sweat brassiere insert is comfortable, cost efficient and machine washable.

A garment pad system comprising at least one pad with a plurality of securing mechanisms located at various points on the pad. A securing mechanism may take a number of forms including an adhesive, fastener, bonding agent, or other mechanism. If a heat sensitive bonding agent is used, a form of heat may be applied to the securing mechanism as it is pressed against the garment such that the mechanism secures to the garment thereby semi-permanently securing the pad to the garment. Once the semi-permanent pad has been secured to the garment, portions of fabric near the pad and spanning the areas between the securing mechanisms is allowed to move, flex, and breath resulting in a more natural and comfortable usage versus conventional pads.

The invention provides a textile comprising a supporting mechanism disposed on a surface of a fabric, having a printed layer and a layered elastic support; the elastic support is made of thermoplastic elastomer, and is connected with the printed layer; and a plurality of air-permeable elements disposed in the supporting mechanism. The textile of the invention can be made into wearables for a human body, and the supporting mechanism is capable of supporting human motor organs. The invention also provides a supportive thermoprinting material, a printed layer and a thermoplastic elastomer material layer are disposed on a surface of a substrate, and the printed layer and the thermoplastic elastomer material layer of the thermoprinting material are combined on a fabric to form the textile of the invention.

An apparatus includes a flexible brassiere pad with first interlockable discs are secured to the flexible brassiere pad, wherein each first interlockable disc has a first interlockable member directed to a first side of the flexible brassiere pad. The apparatus further includes second interlockable discs, each having a second interlockable member that is disconnectably connectable to the first interlockable member of one of the first interlockable discs. Optionally, the apparatus may further include, or be used with, a sports brassiere forming a pair of breast cups, each breast cup forming a pocket between inner and outer fabric layers, wherein the pocket is configured to receive the flexible brassiere pad. Connecting the second interlockable discs to the first interlockable discs from opposite sides of the inner fabric layer secures the flexible brassiere pad in a desired position within the pocket.

An enhancer for simulating breast tissue includes a first layer of material and a second layer of material coupled to the first layer of material, where the second layer of material includes a wicking material. The enhancer also includes an third layer of material and a fourth layer of material both disposed generally between the first layer of material and the second layer of material. The third layer of material includes a plurality of monprene beads, and the fourth layer of material includes a plurality of open cell poly foam pieces. The enhancer further includes a fifth layer of material disposed at least partly between the third layer of material and the fourth layer of material, where the fifth layer of material is configured to inhibit mixing of the monprene beads of the third layer and the open cell poly foam pieces of the fourth layer.