Motorcycling apparel, particularly motorcycling jerseys and pants, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. In the motorcycling pant of the invention, a compressive inner layer is integrally affixed to a protective outer layer. In embodiments, the motorcycling pant includes a zipper for securing the outer layer snugly around a leg of the wearer. The integrally affixed compressive layer and zipper mechanism permit a wearer to put on additional protective gear, e.g. knee braces, over the motorcycling pant with less time and effort than previous motorcycling pants require.

A motorcyclist's knee-roller comprises free rolling abrasion resistant balls incased, so as to be capable of rolling free when engaging the road or ground surface. The knee-roller case portion can be connected to fastening sheet material to the shape of a co-operating fastening sheet material

A body of one or more rubber bands or the like, which can be implemented in multiple ways on the exterior of protective clothing, such as overalls, jackets, trousers, gloves, boots and helmets. The bands or bodies are made from abrasion resistant, slide resistant fabric. The bands are sliding resistant. Each band is arranged over a cushioned or rigid base on the outside of the clothing in order to securely integrate the bands or bodies into the clothing. The elastic and slide resisting nature of the rubber bodies or bands produce an opposing force against the sliding force experienced by the wearer, such as a motorcyclist, which significantly reduces the speed of the sliding movement until the wearer stops.

A garment related to leg protection for hazardous activities. Darts and pleats sewn or otherwise constructed into such a garment to improve fit and contouring. The garment may comprise a belt assembly providing improved comfort and reduced fatigue and injury with pivot points adjacent a wearer's hips. The belt assembly may have a shape to mimic that of a human pelvis. Such a shape may facilitate the transfer of weight more directly onto the wearer's bone structure with less strain on the wearer's muscles.

A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function.

The present disclosure is directed to performance apparel such as a pair of pants specifically adapted for an individual performing an activity. The pants include a torso region having front and back portions; a pair of legs extending from the torso region, each leg having front, back, inner and outer portions; and a crotch region that connects the front and back portion of the torso region. It is envision that a first material is used to form a main body section of the pants which includes the torso region and the front, back and outer portions of each leg and a second material, which is the same or different than the first material, is used to form an inner panel that provides the crotch region and inner portion of each leg. Moreover, both the first and second materials are specially adapted for the activity to be performed by the individual.

A glove includes spaces formed at parts corresponding to the knuckle part of the hand and joint parts of the fingers to guarantee the movement and protection of the knuckle part and the joint parts. The glove also includes protection members longitudinally formed in a shape corresponding to each finger, thereby effectively protecting all the fingers. The protection members are formed from a lightweight, soft material, thereby reducing the fatigue of a wearer due to wear sensation. A cover member is formed from a rigid material to protect the hand and each of the protection members from the outside.

A signaling system is provided, comprising a vest having a rear-facing display and a controller. The vest is configured to communicate with the controller for operating the display. The controller is configured to operate the display based at least on data from a GPS module and one or more motion sensors.

An inflatable body protecting assembly for reducing shock to a person from a fall includes a body suit that is worn by a person. The body suit has an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is spaced from the outer layer and defines a channel between the inner layer and the outer layer. A plurality of inflatable sections is mounted on the body suit. Each the inflatable sections are attached to and extend between the inner layer and the outer layer. Each of the inflatable sections extends outwardly of the outer layer and cushions impact to the inner layer when inflated. An actuator is fluidly coupled to each of the inflatable sections and is in fluid communication with air outside of the body suit. The actuator is actuated to inflate or deflate each of the inflatable sections. The actuator is mounted on the body suit.

A ventilated jacket includes a body portion having a front side and a rear side, a sleeve portion extending from the body portion, and a ventilation system including a plurality of vent openings configured to allow airflow into and out of the jacket. The ventilation system includes an underarm vent having a first end and a second end, the underarm vent extends across a seam between the body portion and the sleeve portion. The jacket further includes a wing that follows a path established by a rear side of the underarm vent. The wing includes a first end adjacent the first end of the underarm vent and a second end adjacent the second end of the underarm vent. The wing extending outward from the underarm vent to channel oncoming air into the underarm vent when the sleeve portion is held in an extended orientation away from the body portion.