A multi-functional folding hat is provided, which generally consists of a cup section made of a flexible material, configured to fit the head of the wearer; such cup section comprises at its inner bottom a peripheral elastic band configured to fit the head of the wearer; a brim or flap section made of a substantially semi-rigid malleable material, which surrounds the cup section and is integrally attached to it; The brim section includes at its outer end a flexible metal ring integrated with it, which allows the folding or bending of the hat; a peripheral flange surrounding a substantially oval opening formed by the union of the brim section with the crown section, which is configured for the user to wear the hat, where the peripheral flange is configured to attach additional accessories for the protection of the user; and a pair of reinforced through holes arranged opposite the sides of said peripheral brim; where said holes are configured to receive an additional accessory for the protection of the wearer; where the inside of the crown section and the peripheral elastic band have a fungicide and antibacterial coating that prevents the generation of fungus and bad odor; and where said hat is configured to fold by means of a plurality of wrapping type folds, to be stored in a reduced space without deforming.

A multi-functional folding hat is provided, which generally consists of a cup section made of a flexible material, configured to fit the head of the wearer; such cup section comprises at its inner bottom a peripheral elastic band configured to fit the head of the wearer; a brim or flap section made of a substantially semi-rigid malleable material, which surrounds the cup section and is integrally attached to it; The brim section includes at its outer end a flexible metal ring integrated with it, which allows the folding or bending of the hat; a peripheral flange surrounding a substantially oval opening formed by the union of the brim section with the crown section, which is configured for the user to wear the hat, where the peripheral flange is configured to attach additional accessories for the protection of the user; and a pair of reinforced through holes arranged opposite the sides of said peripheral brim; where said holes are configured to receive an additional accessory for the protection of the wearer; where the inside of the crown section and the peripheral elastic band have a fungicide and antibacterial coating that prevents the generation of fungus and bad odor; and where said hat is configured to fold by means of a plurality of wrapping type folds, to be stored in a reduced space without deforming.

A personal protective apparatus, having a wearable support member and a mesh shield securable thereto. The mesh shield may include first and second air-permeable conductive layers secured to the wearable support member and a first air-permeable non-conductive layer received between the first and second air-permeable conductive layers to separate them, and a portable power supply coupled to the mesh shield with a negative high voltage lead to the first air-permeable conductive layer and a positive high voltage lead to the second air-permeable conductive layer. The mesh shield may be a flexible mesh shield, and include at least one air-permeable layer secured at a first layer upper end to the wearable support member to hang from the wearable support member, the at least one air-permeable layer including at least one of an anti-virus material and an anti-microbial material. A fibrous filter layer may overlay an outer surface of the mesh shield.

A personal protective apparatus, having a wearable support member and a mesh shield securable thereto. The mesh shield may include first and second air-permeable conductive layers secured to the wearable support member and a first air-permeable non-conductive layer received between the first and second air-permeable conductive layers to separate them, and a portable power supply coupled to the mesh shield with a negative high voltage lead to the first air-permeable conductive layer and a positive high voltage lead to the second air-permeable conductive layer. The mesh shield may be a flexible mesh shield, and include at least one air-permeable layer secured at a first layer upper end to the wearable support member to hang from the wearable support member, the at least one air-permeable layer including at least one of an anti-virus material and an anti-microbial material. A fibrous filter layer may overlay an outer surface of the mesh shield.

The present invention is related to a textile item (T) developed to be placed on the head of the health care providers.

The item is made of conventional fabrics but it has specific properties to be used in the hospital setting, outer layer composed of a semipermeable component, inner layer composed of a breathable and antimicrobial component, and preferably an intermediate layer with the function of an antimicrobial barrier.

Also, the presence of a pocket (P) simultaneously allows the user to store safely, and temporarily, small personal belongings.

So, the present invention belongs to the area of protective clothing for professional use, particularly in the hospital setting.

The present invention is related to a textile item (T) developed to be placed on the head of the health care providers.

The item is made of conventional fabrics but it has specific properties to be used in the hospital setting, outer layer composed of a semipermeable component, inner layer composed of a breathable and antimicrobial component, and preferably an intermediate layer with the function of an antimicrobial barrier.

Also, the presence of a pocket (P) simultaneously allows the user to store safely, and temporarily, small personal belongings.

So, the present invention belongs to the area of protective clothing for professional use, particularly in the hospital setting.

A personal sterilization system, including a base unit defining an air intake, a fan, and a fluid path from the air intake to the fan; at least one UVC light source positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the fluid path with UVC light; a delivery conduit attached to the base unit in fluid communication with the fan; and a dispersion device configured to be worn in proximity to a person's face, the dispersion device defining a fluid inlet attached to the delivery conduit, and at least one fluid outlet configured to disperse pressurized air.

Included are articles such as garments including polymer film compositions to alter the stress profile of the garment which is exhibited during wear of the garment. The polymer film may be bonded to the fabric to provide a fabric/film laminate.

A head restraint system includes: a mounting component, wherein the mounting component includes a first fastener component; and a headgear component adapted to secure a user's forehead, wherein the headgear component includes a second fastener component. The first fastener component removably attaches to the second fastener component to secure the mounting component to the headgear component. Methods for restraining a head of a user are also described.

A head restraint system includes: a mounting component, wherein the mounting component includes a first fastener component; and a headgear component adapted to secure a user's forehead, wherein the headgear component includes a second fastener component. The first fastener component removably attaches to the second fastener component to secure the mounting component to the headgear component. Methods for restraining a head of a user are also described.