A strap and garments including said strap, said strap including a first layer including an elastic material, a second layer including a fabric material and having a first portion and a second portion, the second layer attached to the first layer, and a reversibly attachable fastening element attached to the first portion of the second layer, where the fastening element is configured to attach to the second portion of the second layer when the strap is folded onto itself and the fastening element is brought into contact with the second portion of the second layer.

A cushioning apparatus is provided including a gel-like body including a strap retaining channel sized and shaped to engage with a clothing strap of a garment therein and to fit between the clothing strap and a wearer of the garment. The gel-like body may include a bottom portion of a first material and a top portion attached the bottom portion, the bottom portion of a second material different from the first material. A clothing strap cushioning system is also provided including a garment having at least one clothing strap configured to be worn on a portion of a wearer's body and a cushioning member removably attached to a portion of the clothing strap, and including a retaining channel sized and shaped to hold the clothing strap therein and to fit between the clothing strap and a wearer of the garment.

A shoulder strap for a women's bra, as well as the associated women's bra, where the shoulder strap includes a first section having a width, a second section having a width, and a ring, where the first section and the second section are attached to the ring, where the width of the first section proximal to the ring is approximately the same as the width of the second section, and where the width of the first section increases to a width larger than the width of the second section distal from the ring.

An adjustable shoulder supported carrying strap assembly for use with a load, such as a laptop bag, that enables the load to be carried over the shoulder. The assembly comprises a shoulder pad configured to snugly engage the point of the shoulder. The pad is defined by a central aperture that snugly encircles the point of the shoulder. The central aperture also works to reduce stress on the point of the shoulder, whereby the greatest stress from the weight of the load occurs in more muscular lower regions of the shoulder covered by the shoulder pad. The pad also comprises an engagement surface engaging the shoulder, and an outer surface facing away from the shoulder. At least one adjustable strap defined by a load end and a shoulder end attaches to the shoulder pad, and may include a length adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the strap.

A shoulder strap for a women's bra, as well as the associated women's bra, where the shoulder strap includes a first section having a width, a second section having a width, and a ring, where the first section and the second section are attached to the ring, where the width of the first section proximal to the ring is approximately the same as the width of the second section, and where the width of the first section increases to a width larger than the width of the second section distal from the ring.

A device that contains a thru hole on each end to allow the neck straps of a swimsuit to be placed through and sit atop of once tied, and therefore absorbing the pressure that is caused by the swimsuit straps digging into the user's neck.

A thoracic compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. A compression band (24) is located around a circumference of the bra along the lower edge (34) of the bra.

A thoracic compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. A compression band (24) is located around a circumference of the bra along the lower edge (34) of the bra.

A cushioned device wrapped around the knot, bow and free ends of a woman's swimsuit strings (e.g., on a bikini) to eliminate pain and discomfort by preventing the knot from digging into the wearer's skin. The device is defined by a square or rectangular main body having a first side, an opposite second side, a top edge and a bottom edge. The main body includes a core formed of a foam material or other cushioning material, and an outer cover completely enclosing the core and formed of an elastic synthetic fiber, such as spandex material. The device is rolled into a sleeve around the knot, bow and string ends and is secured in place by cooperating hook and loop fasteners on the opposing sides of the main body.