A garment and associated closure including a male closure member including a first loop, an arm, and a bar; a female closure member including a second loop and a base portion including a top edge, a bottom edge, a blind hole into which the bar of the male closure member is insertable at the top edge and moveable along and configured for rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole, a recess configured to receive the arm of the male closure member upon rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole, and two protrusions extending from the recess and configured to reversibly secure the arm of the male closure member between the two protrusions upon rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole; and a nylon coating disposed on at least a portion of the male closure member or the female closure member.

A strap adjustor can include a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface that extends between the first surface and the second surface. A first through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A second through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A can bar separate the first through opening and the second through opening. A first end opening can extend from the third surface to the first through opening, and a second end opening cab extend from the third surface to the first through opening. A first strap can be disposed through the first end opening. A second strap can be disposed through the second end opening. The first and second straps can be disposed through the first through opening and over the bar.

A strap adjustor can include a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface that extends between the first surface and the second surface. A first through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A second through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A can bar separate the first through opening and the second through opening. A first end opening can extend from the third surface to the first through opening, and a second end opening cab extend from the third surface to the first through opening. A first strap can be disposed through the first end opening. A second strap can be disposed through the second end opening. The first and second straps can be disposed through the first through opening and over the bar.

An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.

An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.

A link or slide for a garment strap includes mutually parallel longitudinal bars and a pair of opposing transverse bars each forming a juncture with ends of the longitudinal bars. The transverse bars curve forward from the junctures away from the rear of the longitudinal bars, reducing potential discomfort to an active wearer. In embodiments, the link is formed of resilient material and the link thickness tapers to a minimum at the junctures, forming flexible zones which provide added comfort. In additional embodiments, the longitudinal bars have angled edges adjoining slots through which the garment strap passes. The angled edges resist undesirable motion of the strap, especially while the wearer is exercising.

A link or slide for a garment strap includes mutually parallel longitudinal bars and a pair of opposing transverse bars each forming a juncture with ends of the longitudinal bars. The transverse bars curve forward from the junctures away from the rear of the longitudinal bars, reducing potential discomfort to an active wearer. In embodiments, the link is formed of resilient material and the link thickness tapers to a minimum at the junctures, forming flexible zones which provide added comfort. In additional embodiments, the longitudinal bars have angled edges adjoining slots through which the garment strap passes. The angled edges resist undesirable motion of the strap, especially while the wearer is exercising.

A steering wheel wallet mount for positioning a wallet in easy reach of a user includes an anchoring patch and a wallet patch. The anchoring patch includes a first contact side, a receiving side, a securing mechanism, and a first wallet fastener. The wallet patch includes a second contact side, a concealed side, and a second wallet fastener. The anchoring patch is secured to the steering wheel via the securing mechanism. The first contact side of the anchoring patch presses against the steering wheel. The first wallet fastener is mounted on the receiving side of the anchoring patch and allows the wallet patch to attach thereon. The second wallet fastener is mounted onto the second contact side. Together, the first wallet fastener and the second wallet fastener attach the second contact side to the first contact side. The wallet is mounted onto the concealed side opposite the second contact side.

Described is an apparatus for keeping a martial arts belt secured around a student regardless of whether the knot of the belt becomes untied or not. The apparatus includes a flexible rectangularly-shaped sheet of material having first, second and third panels, which encircle a portion of the martial arts belt centered around an area of the belt where the knot is tied, when the apparatus is attached to the belt. A portion of the martial arts belt, which is used by the student to tie the knot, and/or the knot itself, extends transversely through at least a portion of hole(s) of the apparatus.

Described is an apparatus for keeping a martial arts belt secured around a student regardless of whether the knot of the belt becomes untied or not. The apparatus includes a flexible rectangularly-shaped sheet of material having first, second and third panels, which encircle a portion of the martial arts belt centered around an area of the belt where the knot is tied, when the apparatus is attached to the belt. A portion of the martial arts belt, which is used by the student to tie the knot, and/or the knot itself, extends transversely through at least a portion of hole(s) of the apparatus.