An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure than changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and/or side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure than changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and/or side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile.

A safety strap has an outer layer, an inner layer disposed in the outer layer and a plurality of interlace strands. The inner layer has a plurality of warp strand bundles and a plurality of first weft strands woven with each other. Each of the warp strand bundles has more than one first warp strand. The outer layer is woven with a plurality of second warp strands and a plurality of second weft strands. The interlace strands continuously intertwine with the second weft strands and the first weft strands.

A safety strap has an outer layer, an inner layer disposed in the outer layer and a plurality of interlace strands. The inner layer has a plurality of warp strand bundles and a plurality of first weft strands woven with each other. Each of the warp strand bundles has more than one first warp strand. The outer layer is woven with a plurality of second warp strands and a plurality of second weft strands. The interlace strands continuously intertwine with the second weft strands and the first weft strands.

A method and system are disclosed for forming decorative woven panels using a frame, support bars, and elongated strip elements. The frame may be pre-assembled or staged during assembly, and includes a series of apertures for receiving parallel support bars. A plurality of strips, composed of metallic or polymeric materials, are woven in an alternating over-under configuration relative to the support bars. Each strip is elastically deformed during insertion and retained in a deformed state, contributing to panel rigidity. Optional grommets may be positioned between the support bars and frame to reduce friction and wear. Protective sleeves may be applied to strips during weaving to preserve surface treatments. The resulting woven panel may be integrated into furniture or architectural products such as chairs, screens, and benches. The system enables repeatable, scalable production of structurally reinforced panels with decorative appearances that emulate traditional weaving patterns using engineered materials.