METHOD, SYSTEM, AND/OR DEVICE OF ONE OR MORE MODULAR GARMENTS INCLUDING AS MAY BE CONFIGURED TO FORM A COVERALL

Abstract

Discloses is a method, a device, and/or a system of modular garments including as may be configured as a coverall. In one embodiment, a modular garment includes an upper garment and a lower garment coupled by a horizontal coupler. The upper garment includes a body, arms, a first set of vertical fasteners, and a first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially around a waist opening. The lower garment includes pant legs attached at a waist, a second vertical opening that includes a fly, and a second set of horizontal fasteners configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners of the upper garment. The modular garment enables a person to separate the upper garment from the lower garment with the horizontal fastener while leaving the vertical fasteners fastened and/or unfasten the upper garment and the lower garment while leaving the set of horizontal fasteners fastened.

Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

This disclosure relates generally to apparel and, more particularly, to a method, a device, and/or a system of one or more modular garments including as may be configured to form a coverall.

BACKGROUND

Although specialized garments have been developed for all manner of activity, especially workwear and workwear intended to cover underlying clothing, numerous challenges can arise in equipping, adjusting, utilizing, and/or removing the specialized garments. For example, certain garments such as coveralls can be difficult to remove to utilize a bathroom, especially to sit on a toilet. In some cases, for example with many coveralls, the entire top half of the coverall may need to be removed, which can be slow and/or inconvenient. The top half may then need to be held or otherwise managed in order to prevent the top half or portions thereof from draping on the floor, which may be unsanitary. Some coveralls may include flaps or other access mechanism, but as one of the purposes of a coverall may be covering underlying cloths, these access mechanisms may still be difficult to utilize because the underlying clothing may be difficult to manipulate or pull down while the coverall is being worn. Thus, in the present example, traditional coveralls may also favor male users who do not need to sit to urinate, creating a disparity between males and females with respect to inconvenience and/or the time it may take to return to work or another activity.

As another example, certain garment-related needs related to functionality, comfort, environmental or occupational hazards, and/or other needs may arise as a person changes their context or switches between different environments, conditions, and/or activities. The person may have to entirely change garments, or add auxiliary accessories (e.g., knee pads, reflective striping, etc.) to account for the changing environment, conditions, and/or activities. There is therefore a continuing need to increase usability and/or flexibility of garments, especially those related to workwear. It also may be expensive to purchase individual garments, and/or expensive to replace entire garments when damage or wear occurs to only one portion.

There is a continuing need for new and improved garments that are convenient, comfortable, flexible, affordable, and/or efficient, including as recreational wear, casualwear, and/or workwear. This need includes coverall and coverall-like garments while serve many distinct and overlapping purposes.

SUMMARY

In one general aspect, a modular garment may include an upper garment having: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening (the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment), a right arm sleeve coupled to the body, a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, and a first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment. The modular garment may include a lower garment having: a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist having a waist opening of the lower garment, a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, where the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment.

The modular garment further includes a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, where the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener of the modular garments, where the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garments, and where the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners align when the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners are coupled. The modular garment enables a person wearing both the upper garment and the lower garment, as a single-piece apparel, to: (i) separate the upper garment from the lower garment with a set of horizontal fasteners while leaving the set of vertical fasteners fastened, and (ii) unfasten the upper garment and the lower garment with a set of vertical fasteners while leaving the set of horizontal fasteners fastened.

Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The modular garment where the set of horizontal fasteners may include a zipper running at least 80% of a circumference of the waist opening of the upper garment and the lower garment, and where a gap between an initiation stop of the zipper and a termination stop of the zipper aligns with the set of vertical fasteners such that unfastening of the first set of vertical fasteners can continue to the second set of vertical fasteners without unzipping the zipper. The modular garment where the set of vertical fasteners may include at least one of a button, a magnet, a snap, a hook, a clasp, and a hook and loop surface. The modular garment where the lower garment may include: a suspension element, where the suspension element having at least one of a belt loop, a drawstring, a waist reduction adjustor, an elastic waistband, and a shoulder suspender. The modular garment where at least a portion of the right arm sleeve is removably coupled to the body through a third set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left arm sleeve removably coupled to the body through a fourth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right arm sleeve and the left arm sleeve are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style, and where at least a portion of the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fourth set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fifth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right pant leg and the left pant leg are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style.

The modular garment may include: a stack fastener having one or more fasteners that overlappingly fasten at least three portions of material at a single point, the at least three portions of material selected from: (i) a first portion of material on one side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (ii) a second portion of material on an opposite side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (iii) a third portion of material on one side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, and (iv) a fourth portion of material on an opposite side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, where the at least three portions of material alternate between the upper garment and the lower garment when overlappingly fastened at the single point by the stack fastener. The modular garment where a first placket cover of the upper garment is circumferentially attached to the waist opening of the upper garment and covers the set of horizontal fasteners such that at least one of a liquid and a material spilled on the upper garment sheds over the set of horizontal fasteners, where a second placket cover of the upper garment covers the first set of vertical fasteners and detachably couples to a first placket cover of the lower garment covering the second set of vertical fasteners, where at least one of the upper garment and the lower garment is at least one of fire resistant, insulated, breathable, high visibility, UV resistant, insect-resistant, water-resistant, and waterproof, where the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment at a knee, and where the right arm sleeve is removable from the body at an elbow.

In one general aspect, a modular garment may include an upper garment having: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening, the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment, a right arm sleeve coupled to the body, a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, and a first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment. The modular garment may also include a lower garment having: a suspension element, a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist having a waist opening of the lower garment, a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, where the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment. Garment may furthermore include a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, where the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener of the modular garment, and where the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garment.

In one general aspect, a method may include coupling an upper garment to a lower garment. The method may also include where the upper garment having: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening, the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment, a right arm sleeve coupled to the body, a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, and a first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment. Method may furthermore include where the lower garment having: a suspension element, a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist having a waist opening of the lower garment, a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, where the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment. Method may in addition include a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, where the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener, and where the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments herein are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a modular garment comprising an upper garment and a lower garment configured to open with a vertical fastener and/or separate with a horizontal fastener, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example of the modular garment of FIG. 1, including a first button set implementing a first vertical fastener and a second button set implementing a second vertical fastener, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example instance of the modular garment of FIG. 1 from the front view, referred to as a modular coverall, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 4 illustrates the modular coverall of FIG. 3 from behind, and further illustrates a set of back pockets that may be utilized for storage of personal items, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 5 illustrates separation of the upper garment and the lower garment of FIG. 3 at a zipper, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6A illustrates another example of the modular garment of FIG. 1, also referred to as a modular coverall, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6B illustrates the horizontal fastener 104, for example as may be used in conjunction with the embodiment of FIG. 6A, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example pattern, for example as may be used in conjunction with the modular coverall of FIG. 6A, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates a front view of a modular pant that may act as the lower garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 9 illustrates the modular pant of FIG. 8 from a back view, according to one or more embodiments,

FIG. 10 illustrates a modular coverall that is another example of the modular garment of FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 11 illustrates a modular coverall that is an example of the modular garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 12 illustrates an upper garment that is an example of the upper garment of FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 13 illustrates an upper garment that is an example of the upper garment of FIG. 1, including a hood for protecting the head of the user from rain, wind, snow, and/or other environmental conditions, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 14 illustrates an upper garment that is an example of the upper garment of FIG. 1, including short sleeves for comfort, flexibility, and/or other reasons known in the art, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 15A illustrates a front view of another instance of a modular coverall that is an example of the modular garment of FIG. 1, including reflectors (e.g., reflector stripes in grey as in the pattern shown) and/or elbow pads, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 15B illustrates a back view of the instance of a modular coverall of FIG. 15A, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 16 illustrates a lower garment that is an example of the lower garment of FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 17 illustrates an overlapping fastening point of the modular garment that creates a streamlined and low-profile point for fastener overlap, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18A illustrates the overlapping fastening point utilizing a zipper on the horizontal fastener and a snap for the horizontal fastener of the lower garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18B illustrates the overlapping fastening point utilizing the snaps for the horizontal fastener of the upper garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18C illustrates the overlapping fastening point of FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B before being folded down over the zipper as a fastener shield, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 19A illustrates an overlapping fastening point of the modular garment that creates a streamlined and low-profile point for fastener overlap utilizing snaps on both the vertical fastener and the horizontal fastener, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 19B illustrates partial closure of the overlapping fastening point of FIG. 19A, according to one or more embodiments.

Other features of the present embodiments will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the detailed description that follows.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Disclosed is a method, a device, and/or a system of one or more modular garments including as may be configured to form a coverall. Although the present embodiments have been described with reference to specific example embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the various embodiments.

One or more of the present embodiments solve one or more of the above challenges, and others shown and described herein and as will be recognized by one skilled in the art. In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 increases restroom hygiene and/or personal hygiene by allowing the user (e.g., a wearer) to detach the top of the modular garment 100 (e.g., the upper garment 110) from the bottom (e.g., the lower garment 120), such that the user can relieve themselves and/or change a feminine hygiene product with greater ease. For example, in one or more embodiments, the user is not required to hold the top of the garment whilst performing these activities, nor are they forced to let the top part of the garment rest on the ground, where the modular garment 100 come in contact with dirt, bacteria and/or hazardous substances.

In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may help regulate body temperature, for example as weather conditions change, as the user changes environments (e.g., indoor to outdoor, or factory to office), and/or to adjust to increased internal heat or perspiration generation of the user. In one or more embodiments, the user can remove the top garment (e.g., the upper garment 110) if the user becomes hot or otherwise may need to reduce their body temperature. Conversely, if the user gets too cold, the user may detach a first instance of the top garment (e.g., an upper garment 110A) and replace it with an insulated version of the upper garment (e.g., an upper garment 110B). The fastening mechanism in the bottom section of the upper garment 110 (e.g., the horizontal fastener 106) may permit the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120 to be worn separately, and/or may be worn simultaneously but without the need to close or fasten the horizontal fastener 106.

In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may enable material and/or coverage augmentation. For example, in one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include one or more detachable elements (e.g., pant legs at various heights and/or lengths, sleeves at various heights and/or lengths, other portions). The modular garment 100 may allow the user to interchange the material, weight, and/or coverage (e.g., which portions of the body, skin, clothing and/or undergarments are covered) to adjust to environment, conditions, and/or or work activity requirements. As just one example, a long-sleeved or heavyweight fabric top (e.g., on the upper garment 110) can be removed when the temperature rises, and replaced by a lightweight fabric long-sleeved top or a short sleeved option. Such exchange can be completed while still remaining the overall functionality of a coverall garment and/or without requiring the user to remove their bottoms or the entire garment. Several embodiments and accompanying figures will now be described.

FIG. 1 illustrates a modular garment 100, according to one or more embodiments. The modular garment 100 may include a vertical fastener 102 and a horizontal fastener 104. The modular garment 100 may comprise an upper garment 110 and a lower garment 120. The vertical fastener 102 may span both the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120, for example such that the user may unfasten the vertical fastener 102 continuously from a starting portion of the vertical fastener 102 on one garment (e.g., the neck hole 111 of the upper garment 110) to the other garment (e.g., the fly of the lower garment 110). The horizontal fastener 104 may enable complete (and optionally partial) separation of the lower garment 110 from the upper garment 120. In one or more embodiments, the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120 may fit and/or function independently. For example, the lower garment 120 may be able to be properly fitted to, held up on, and/or suspended on the user without the need of the upper garment 110 (e.g., a drawstring 304, as shown and described in FIG. 3, FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, and throughout the present embodiments). This may also benefit users with various bodily proportions between upper and lower body, for example someone with wider hips, different chest sizes, and/or other anatomical differences that would not be accounted for with a single-size coverall. As a result, coveralls made with one or more of the present embodiments may be able to fit more snugly and/or follow the dimensions of the user more accurately, which may improve not only function but aesthetics.

The upper garment 110 may include a neck hole 111 and a body 112. The body 112 may include two portions, a body 112L (e.g., a left-side body) and a body 112R (e.g., a right-side body), which may be connected through a back of the body 112. A fastener set 114 may implement the upper-body portion of the vertical fastener 102 and detachably fasten and/or couple the body 112L and the body 112R. The upper garment 110 may include one or two sleeves 116 (e.g., an arm sleeve 116L and/or an arm sleeve 116R), which may be constructed in one or more modular pieces. In one or more embodiments, the arm sleeves 116 may be permanently attached to the body 112 and need not be removable.

However, in one or more embodiments, the arm sleeves 116 may have one or more modularly detachable portions. For example, the arm sleeve 116 may detach at the shoulder (e.g., the fastener set 117A), at the elbow (e.g., the fastener set 117B), at the wrist (not shown), or at any other arbitrary location along the sleeve length. In the present example of FIG. 1, the left instance of the arm sleeve 116L and a right instance of the arm sleeve 116R are illustrated, each with two sections of modularly detachable sleeve, the arm sleeve 116A and the arm sleeve 116B. For example, the arm sleeve 116A-R is a right-side arm sleeve that runs from the shoulder and/or arm hole 300 to an elbow, and the arm sleeve 116B-R is a right-side arm sleeve that runs from the elbow to the cuff (e.g., the shirt cuff 316). The arm sleeve 116A-R is coupled to the body 112 with the fastener set 117A-R, and the arm sleeve 116B-R is coupled to the arm sleeve 116A-R with the fastener set 117B-R.

The upper garment 110 further comprises a waist opening 113A that couples to a waist opening 123 of the lower garment 120. The waist opening 113 may include an upper portion of the horizontal fastener 104 (which also can be referred to as a first horizontal fastener, or a first part of the horizontal fastener), for example an upper portion of a fastener set 118. In one or more embodiments, the fastener set 118 may be or include a zipper, for example as shown and described in conjunction with the embodiment of FIG. 2. The upper garment 110 may include one or more pockets 115, further shown and described throughout the present embodiments.

The lower garment 120 may be a set of shorts and/or pants of variable pant leg height and/or length. In one or more embodiments, the lower garment 120 may include a waist opening 123, a crotch 122, a fly (e.g., not shown or labeled, but implemented by the fastener set 124 in FIG. 1), and one or two pant legs 126 (e.g., a pant leg 126L and/or a pant leg 126R), which may be constructed in one or more modular pieces. In one or more embodiments, the pant leg 126 may be permanently attached, and therefore need not be removable.

However, in one or more embodiments, the pant leg 126 may have one or more modularly detachable portions. For example, the pant leg 126 may detach at the upper thigh, at the knee (e.g., the fastener set 127R), at the shin, at the ankle, and/or at any other arbitrary location along the pant leg length. Although not shown, each of these locations will be evident to one skilled in the art. In the present example of FIG. 1, the left instance of the pant leg 126L and a right instance of the pant leg 126R are illustrated, each with two sections of leg (the pant leg 126A, the pant leg 126B), one of which is modularly detachable (e.g., the pant leg 126B). For example, and focusing on the right-side leg of the lower garment 120, the pant leg 126B-R may be coupled to the pant leg 126A-R with the fastener set 127-R. It will be appreciated that, generally (but not always) half of the fastener set 127 will be on one side of the fastening opening (e.g., coupled to the pant leg 126A-L), whereas the other half of the fastener set 127 will be coupled to the other side of the fastening opening (e.g., coupled to the pant leg 126B-L).

FIG. 1 further illustrates one example of modularity, in which the fastener set 127L may be unfastened to remove the pant leg 126B-L and replace the pant leg 126B-L with the pant leg 126C-L. For example, the pant leg 126B-L may be made of cloth and suitable for an indoor work environment. In contrast, the pant leg 126C-L may be insulated and waterproof, and may include a stirrup able to be firmly positioned under a boot, such that the user can effectively trudge through a depth of snow (e.g., 6 inches, 12 inches, 25 inches). without getting wet or cold below the knee (and, at the same time, retaining benefits of what may include a breathable material in an upper portion of the pant and/or in the upper garment 110). It will be evident to one skilled in the art that this also allows moisture from the pant leg 126C-L to travel up and out through what may be more moisture-permeable materials over the pant leg 126A-L and/or the upper garment 110.

The fasteners such as the fastener set 114, the fastener set 117, the fastener set 118, the fastener set 124, and the fastener set 127 may include one or more of clasps, buttons, snaps, magnets, hooks, zippers, hook-and-loop surfaces (e.g., Velcro®), and/or other types of fasteners known in the art.

The lower garment may include one or more pockets 125, including specialized utility pockets for holding various tools or devices which may be specialized to function, for example as shown and described in conjunction with the embodiment of FIG. 4.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example instance of the modular garment 100 of FIG. 1, referred to as the modular garment 200. In one or more embodiments and the embodiment of FIG. 2, the vertical fastener 102 is implemented as a set of buttons and/or snaps, referred to as the button set 214 for the upper garment 210 and the button set 224 for the lower garment 220. The button set 214 may be covered by a placket cover 201, and the button set 224 may be covered by a placket cover 221. The user may unbutton and/or unfasten the button set 214 and the button set 224 together to “step out” of the modular garment 200 completely, in what may be a traditional method of removing a coverall. The user may do so while leaving the horizontal fastener 104 fastened (e.g., the zipper 202 zipped). Alternatively, the user may unbutton the button set 214 completely or partially for ventilation, and/or unbutton the button set 224 completely or access undergarments and/or urinate if the user has male anatomy.

The horizontal fastener 104 may by implemented by the zipper 202. The zipper 202 may initiate on one side of the waistline and terminate on the other side of the waistline of the modular garment 200. For example, the zipper 202 may initiate under the placket cover 201 and/or the placket cover 221 and may follow the waistline to terminate on or before the placket cover 201 and the placket cover 221. Half of the zipper track may be on the placket cover 201 and half on the placket cover 221. The user may also unfasten the zipper 202 to remove the upper garment 210 while keeping the lower garment 220 on and/or may remove the lower garment 220 while keeping the upper garment 210 on. The user may do so while leaving the vertical fastener 102 coupled (e.g., the button set 214 and the button set 224 buttoned). The user may also unfasten the zipper 202 partially for temporary purposes, for example to easily sit on a toilet.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example instance of the modular garment 100 of FIG. 1 from the front, referred to as the modular coverall 300, according to one or more embodiments. The modular coverall 300 further illustrates a set of pockets. For example, the upper garment 310 (not labeled) includes a pocket 115A and a pocket 115B over the chest of the user, which for example may be utilized for tools, pens, or other personal items. The lower garment 320 (not labeled) may include a pocket 125A, a pocket 125B, and the additional pockets illustrated in FIG. 4. The neck hole 111 may include a collar 311. Each pant leg 126 may include a pant cuff 301, and each arm sleeve 116 may be coupled to the body 112 at an arm hole 300. Each arm sleeve 116 may also include a shirt cuff 316. The vertical fastener 102 may be may be implemented by the snaps 314 and the snaps 324.

The waist opening 123 may be coupled to a pant band 323. The lower garment 320 may includes a mode of suspension when not coupled to the upper garment 310, for example a drawstring 304 that may be tightened and/or tied, the drawstring 304 extending through the pant band 323 and out two eyelets 302 on either side of the fly.

FIG. 4 illustrates the modular coverall of FIG. 3 from behind, and further illustrates a pocket 125C and a pocket 125D (e.g., “back pockets”) that may be utilized for wallets, tools, and/or other personal items. In addition, a pocket 125E may be located on a side of the pant leg 126, for example, for use as a “utility pocket” that may be a specialized size for electronics, cell phones, or tools. The pockets illustrated are examples only, and specialized pockets, loops, and/or other fasteners may be attached to the upper garment 110 and/or the lower garment 120 for various functions, trades, professions, and/or for general use and utility.

FIG. 5 illustrates separation of the upper garment 310 and the lower garment 320 at the zipper 202, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6A illustrates another example of the modular garment 100 of FIG. 1, referred to as the modular coverall 600 comprising an upper garment 610 and a lower garment 620, according to one or more embodiments. The modular coverall 600 may be made of a waterproof material, and may include internal drawstrings (e.g., the drawstrings for independent suspension of the lower garment 620. The upper garment 610 is shown in an open configuration for illustrative purposes. A placket cover 802 may be utilized to hide the upper portion of the zipper 202 when the upper garment 610 is worn.

FIG. 6B illustrates another example of the modular garment 100, and specifically the horizontal fastener 104 of the lower garment 120, including a suspension device such as a draw string 304. In one or more embodiments, and the embodiment of FIG. 6A, the pant band 323 may carry the draw string 304 on an inside of the pant band 323. The pant band 323 may include a drawstring channel that may be hanging to eliminate a bottom stitching. The pant band 323 may be sewn or otherwise fastened along a top edge, allowing a bottom edge of the plant band 323 to flip upward on the inside of the waist band. FIG. 6B further illustrates a set of pockets, the pocket 125A and the pocket 125B, and a set of snaps 324.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example pattern for the modular coverall 600 of FIG. 6A, according to one or more embodiments. In one or more embodiments, and the embodiment of FIG. 7, the modular garment 100 may include a through pocket 700, which may allow the user to reach through the modular garment 100 such as the modular coverall 600 and into pants, shorts, and/or other garments and accessories worn under the modular garment 100. The example pattern of FIG. 7 also illustrates one possible construction, including the arm hole 300-L and the arm hole 300-R.

FIG. 8 illustrates a front view of a modular pant 810 that may act as the lower garment 110, according to one or more embodiments. In one or more embodiment, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, the lower garment 110 may include a mechanism and/or material to cover the lower portion of the horizontal fastener 104 (e.g., the lower portion of the fastener set 118), in this case a zipper 202B (e.g., the lower zipper track of the zipper 202). In one or more embodiments, and the embodiment of FIG. 8, a fastener shield 823 may be attached to the waist opening 123 and may include one or more shield fasteners 824A. The fastener shield 823 may then fold down to the waistline, secured in place by the fasteners 824A coupling to the fasteners 824B. The fastener shield 823 may additionally include an independent mode of suspension, for example belt loops or the drawstring 304. Through use of the fastener shield 823, the zipper 202B may be hidden, improving style, reducing damage that could occur to the zipper 202, enabling an independent suspension mode, and/or preventing the zipper 202 from catching on nearby objects so that work or other activity can safely continue. Although illustrated with reference to an instance of the lower garment 820, an instance of the fastener shield 823 may be similarly utilized on the upper garment 110, which may fold upward (e.g., to hide the upper portion of the zipper 202, e.g., a zipper 202A). Similar fastener shields may be utilized on any other garment coupling interfaces, including for example any of the fasteners 117 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 illustrates the modular pant 820 from a back view, according to one or more embodiments, including demonstration of the fastener shield 823 folded over to cover and/or protect the portion of the horizontal fastener 104 attached to the modular pant 820.

FIG. 10 illustrates a modular coverall 1000 that is an example of the modular garment 100, according to one or more embodiments. The modular coverall 100 may include a first instance of the sleeve (e.g., the arm sleeve 1016-L) that may be permanently attached to the body 112, and an oversleeve 1000 (e.g., the oversleeve 1000-L) that may be fastened to the fastener set 1027-L, for example at the shoulder and/or a location of the arm hole 300-L. The user may be able to unfasten the oversleeve 1000 and/or change the oversleeve 1000. For example, the oversleeve 1000 may be waterproof (and/or include an integrated, rubberized waterproof glove such that the user can reach into water without getting a hand or arm wet), may include extra insulation, may include a fire retardant and/or resistant material, etc. In one or more embodiments, the oversleeve 1000 may also fasten to the modular coverall 1000 at the elbow or another location.

FIG. 11 illustrates a modular coverall 1100 that is an example of the modular garment 100, according to one or more embodiments. The modular coverall 1100 includes an upper garment (e.g., an upper garment 1110, not labeled, that is an example of the upper garment 110) with short sleeves (e.g., the arm sleeve 1116A-L), which can couple to the arm sleeve 1116B-L with the fastener set 1117-L.

FIG. 12 illustrates an upper garment 1200 that is an example of the upper garment 120 of FIG. 1, according to one or more embodiments. The upper garment 1200 may fit under a jacket 1202. The jacket may optionally attach (e.g., trough buttons, snaps, and/or other fasteners) to the upper garment 110 and/or the lower garment 120.

FIG. 13 illustrates an upper garment 1300 that is an example of the upper garment 120 of FIG. 1, including a hood 1301 for protecting a head of the user from rain, wind, snow, and/or other weather, according to one or more embodiments. In one or more embodiments, upper garment 120 may be a jacket option that can be windproof, waterproof, water-resistant, snowproof, and/or insulated for cold weather use.

It should be noted that materials for water resistance and/or waterproofing can include polyester, nylon, Polyurethane Laminate, polyurethane, waxed canvas, PVC coated Polyester, laminated cotton, polyethylene vinyl acetate, Gore-tex®, Nanotex Aquapel®, neoprene, and/or a comparable waterproof material. In one or more embodiments, insulative material can include one or more layers that may include duck canvas, polyester, nylon, wool, fleece, and/or synthetic fiber insulation.

FIG. 14 illustrates an upper garment 1400 that is an example of the upper garment 120 of FIG. 1, including short sleeves for comfort, flexibility, and/or other reasons known in the art, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B illustrate modular coverall 1500 that is an example of the modular garment 100 of FIG. 1, reflectors 1501 (e.g., reflector stripes in grey as in the pattern shown), and/or elbow pads 1502, according to one or more embodiments. The reflector stripes, for example, may be OSHA compliant for high visibility safety of road work crews and other similar workers.

FIG. 16 illustrates a lower garment 1600 that is an example of the lower garment 120, according to one or more embodiments. In one or more embodiments, and the embodiment of FIG. 16, the lower garment 1600 may include a pant leg 1626A (e.g., the pant leg 1626A-L) that may cover from the waist of the user to the knee of the user, and a pant leg 1626B (e.g., the pant leg 1626B-L) that may cover from the knee of the user to the ankle of the user. In one or more embodiments, and the present example, the pant leg 1626B may be made of a different material than the pant leg 1226A, for example a netting that may be high in ventilation but still keep insects out. The pant leg 1226B may include a boot loop 1601 (e.g., a “stirrup”) that may be a rubber or other flexible piece of material that loops over the foot, boot, and/or shoe of the user to prevent the pant leg 1626 from working its way upward, exposing the ankle of the user, and/or to maintain an effective seal against the foot, shoe, and/or boot. In one or more other examples, the pant leg 1626B may be a waterproof material, a heat or fire-resistant material, and/or a reflective material. In one or more embodiments, the pant leg 1226B may include a stirrup leg may be waterproof and/or snowproof such that it can be zipped on for protection when walking in water, mud, or snow, and may be made of polyester, nylon, Polyurethane Laminate, polyurethane, waxed canvas, PVC coated Polyester, laminated cotton, polyethylene vinyl acetate, Gore-tex®, Nanotex® Aquapel®, neoprene, and/or a comparable waterproof material.

In one or more embodiments, the horizontal fasteners 104 may comprise a zipper running at least 80% of the circumference of the waist opening of the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120. In one or more embodiments, a gap between an initiation stop of the zipper 202 and a termination stop of the zipper 202 may aligns with the set of vertical fasteners 102A such that unfastening of the first set of vertical fasteners 102A can continue to the second set of vertical fasteners 102B without unzipping the zipper 202.

In one or more embodiments, the modular 100 may include a set of vertical fasteners 104 that comprise a button, a magnet, a snap, a hook, a clasp, and/or a hook and loop surface (e.g., Velcro®). In one or more embodiments, the lower garment 120 may include a suspension element, for example a belt loop, a drawstring, a waist reduction adjustor (e.g., tux side buckle, can also be a Velcro® tab as may be common on ski and/or snowboard pants, etc.), an elastic waistband, and/or a shoulder suspender.

In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include a stack fastener comprising one or more fasteners that overlappingly fasten at least three portions of material at the single point, for example as shown in FIG. 3, where at least three portions of material come together, the three portions selected from: (i) a first portion of material on one side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (ii) a second portion of material on an opposite side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (iii) a third portion of material on one side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, and (iv) a fourth portion of material on an opposite side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment. In one or more embodiments, the three portions of material alternate between the upper garment and the lower garment when overlappingly fastened at the single point by the stack fastener.

In one or more embodiments, the placket cover circumferentially attached to the waist opening of the upper garment covers the set of horizontal fasteners such that at least one of a liquid and/or a material spilled on the upper garment sheds over the set of horizontal fasteners. For example, the placket cover circumferentially attached may act as the fastener shield shown and described in conjunction with the embodiment of FIG. 8.

In one or more embodiments, a placket cover 201 covering the first set of vertical fasteners 120A (e.g., the fastener set 114) detachably couples to the placket cover 221 covering the second set of vertical fasteners 102B (e.g., the fastener set 124). For example, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 illustrate coupling of the placket cover 201 and the placket cover 221.

In one or more embodiments, the upper garment 110 and/or the lower garment 120 includes fire resistant material, insulation, breathable material or sections, high visibility marking or striping, UV resistance, insect-resistance, water-resistance, and/or waterproofing.

FIG. 17 illustrates an overlapping fastening point 1700 of the modular garment 100 that creates a streamlined and low-profile point for fastener overlap, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18A illustrates the overlapping fastening point 1700 utilizing a zipper 202 on the horizontal fastener 104 and a snap for the vertical fastener 102 of the lower garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18B illustrates the overlapping fastening point 1700 utilizing the snaps for the vertical fastener 102 of the upper garment, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 18C illustrates the overlapping fastening point 1700 of FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B before being folded down over the zipper 202 as a fastener shield, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 19A illustrates an overlapping fastening point 1700 of the modular garment 100 that creates a streamlined and low-profile point for fastener overlap utilizing snaps on both the vertical fastener 102 and the horizontal fastener 104, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 19B illustrates partial closure of the overlapping fastening point 1700 of FIG. 19A, according to one or more embodiments.

In one or more embodiments, the fastening point 1700 may be implemented with a stack fastener that includes one or more fasteners that overlappingly fasten at least three portions of material at the single point. The three portions of material may include: (i) a first portion of material on one side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment 110 (e.g., an opening that may extend partway or all of the distance between the neck hole 111 and the waste opening 113), (ii) a second portion of material on an opposite side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment 110, (iii) a third portion of material on one side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment 120 (e.g., the fly), and/or (iv) a fourth portion of material on an opposite side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment 120. The three portions of material may alternate between the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120 when overlappingly fastened at the single point by the stack fastener.

EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

The following example embodiments will now be described.

• • Toilet Use: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may be implemented as a modular divisible workwear garment wherein the lower garment 110 can be detached from the upper garment 120 via zipper, snaps, buttons or other fasteners placed horizontally on both the upper garment 110 and the lower garment 120. When a worker needs to sit down to use the toilet, they may detach the lower garment 120 from the upper garment 110 partially or completely, such that they can sit down on a toilet. This process is more efficient and sanitary than removing the entire one piece garment, wherein the wearer holds the garment or it rests on the floor while using the toilet.
  • Female Menstruation: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 can be configured to assemble into a “one piece” (e.g., when fastened together) modular workwear garment that can be optimally designed to create efficiency for biological females when changing their feminine hygiene products during menses. In such an embodiment, the lower garment 120 can be detached from the upper garment 110 and pulled down so that the worker will have access to their undergarments and/or the vulva to remove or change a hygiene product such as a tampon, feminine pad, or menstrual cup (without having to remove the entire one-piece coverall garment, as may occur in a traditional coverall), resulting in a process that is more efficient and sanitary.
  • Low-Light Conditions: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110, arm sleeve 116 and/or arm sleeves 116, lower garment 120 or pants include built-in reflectors and/or flashing lights to enhance visibility during night-time and low-light conditions or environments (e.g. transit tunnels, mining shafts, sewer systems, caves, bicycling, traffic direction, night jogging/walking, etc.).
  • Day/Night Temperature Shift: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110, arm sleeve 116, and/or arm sleeves 116, each comprised of different material and/or weight to allow a worker to adapt to variations in temperature and/or environments; as an example, lightweight material for daytime work and heavyweight, insulated upper garment 110 or arm sleeves 116 for nighttime warmth.
  • Windy Conditions: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable top (e.g., the upper garment 110) and/or arm sleeves 116 comprised of windproof material which allows the worker to adapt easily to a change in wind conditions. For example, the worker may interchange an upper garment 110 or sleeve(s) made of a loose cotton weave with an upper garment 110 or arm sleeves 116 made of a tightly woven fabric impervious to wind, or coated fabrics like polyurethane-coated nylon, neoprene coated nylon, and/or PVC coated polyester fabric.
  • Rainy Conditions: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110 comprised of waterproof material and a hood, such that a worker can attach the new upper garment 110 to the lower garment 120 to adapt efficiently to inclement weather while working outside. For example, a roadside worker wearing a one piece coverall can exchange their standard breathable short-sleeved or long-sleeved upper garment 110 for a waterproof, hooded upper garment 110 when weather patterns change.
  • Range of Motion: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include interchangeable sleeve lengths, for example switchable at the shoulder or upper arm for enhanced range of motion and free use of arms without being encumbered by the arm sleeves 116. This may be useful, for example, for a user who is a potter wearing a one-piece coverall workwear garment. The potter may prefer short arm sleeves 116 for optimal movement of their arms when throwing pots on a pottery wheel or when paint, but may prefer long arm sleeves 116 to place objects into a kiln). Similarly, the arm sleeves 116 may be removable for safety around rotary equipment such as drill presses, mills, and/or lathes.
  • Snow Resistance: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include interchangeable pant legs with one or more stirrups and/or with snow and water-resistance for a worker to adapt to snow conditions such as rubberized material (e.g., snow shoveling, flooding, dredging, etc.).
  • Indoor/Outdoor Transition: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110 and/or arm sleeves 116 for temporary exposure to conditions, such as transitioning between warm and cold or wet weather without requiring to remove the entire garment. For example, a worker can detach a lightweight and/or short-sleeved upper garment 110 in exchange for a heavyweight, insulated top for cold conditions (e.g. an auto-mechanic may work indoors in a shop but require a different shirt to work on a vehicle stranded on a roadside; or HVAC repairperson may go inside and outside to repair heat or ventilation units wherein outside location could be extremely cold and inside is warm or hot, requiring different clothing for comfort and optimal functionality).
  • Safety Gear: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110 and/or detachable arm sleeves 116 that serve as protective gear and can be added when required and removed/changed out when not required. Examples include a long-sleeve fire-resistant upper garment 110 or detachable arm sleeves 116 for use in welding, glassblowing, metal smelting, refining, and/or forging; interchangeable upper garment 110 and/or sleeve length may enable safe practices when working with woodshop machinery (e.g. rotary power tools, end mills, lathes, table saws, etc.) wherein long instances of the arm sleeves 116 may pose a risk of injury as it can get caught in machines.
  • UV Resistance: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable UV protectant upper garment 110 or arm sleeves 116 for workers in outdoor environments with sustained sun exposure (e.g., during construction work, turbine repair, roofing, window washing, boat maintenance, dog-walking, etc.).
  • Pant Leg Removal: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include a removable pant leg for cycling as safety precaution (e.g., pant legs may pose a risk to rider safety by getting caught in a bike chain).
  • Chemical Safety & Sterilization: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable upper garment 110 with gloved arm sleeves 116 and/or detachable arm sleeves 116 with gloves for workers who require protection from hazardous materials or chemicals; or when an area requires complete sterilization from skin contact. For example, a construction worker in the modular garment 100 can remove short-arm sleeves 116 and put on protective long-arm sleeves 116 with gloves attached for protection when picking up hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint, silica in concrete, etc. Or, as another example, a scientist can attach long-arm sleeves 116 gloves to their upper garment 110 so that their entire person is protected and not exposed to the substances with which they work to prevent contamination (e.g., exposure to pathogen cultures, toxic or corrosive chemicals, and/or radiologically active samples), but which can be removed when not in use.
  • Specialized Pockets: Interchangeable upper garment 110 and/or arm sleeves 116 with specialized pockets for items related to worker's occupation. For example, a carpenter may temporarily require additional pockets and/or secure compartments for small items (e.g. nails, screws, bolts, washers, etc.) to perform a task where a tool belt or toolbox would be too cumbersome, such as on a ladder or rooftop.
  • Detachable Apron: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable apron attachment in lieu of, or in addition to, the lower garment 120 when frontal coverage and protection is needed but not rear coverage; which may also allow for easy access and specialty pockets that are required by a specialized trade or profession (e.g., a chef, painter, jeweler, florist, carpenter, electrician, plumber, civil engineer, etc.). The interchangeable apron can be attached with a zipper or other fasteners shown and described herein.
  • Additional Pockets Attachment: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an additional zipper attachment area on one or more areas of the lower garment 120, such that it does not obstruct the separating function from the modular garment 100, wherein an apron or extra pocket can be attached to the entire modular garment 100. For example, seasonal fruit pickers can attach a carrying sack to their garment, or painters can attach an apron with paintbrushes or tools, which functions similarly to an apron but which can be added or removed easily, such as with a zipper.
  • Cuff Pockets: In one or more embodiments, the modular garment 100 may include an interchangeable arm sleeves 116 comprised of one or more pockets can be added to the upper garment 110, for example at the shoulder cuff, for adding storage to the modular garment 100 in varying sizes and lengths.

Although the present embodiments have been described with reference to specific example embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the various embodiments.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed above with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical, engineering, and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein.

Although claims have been formulated in this application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination. The applicants hereby give notice that new claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present application or of any further application derived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” “one or more embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every possible embodiment of the invention necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” “an embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may. Moreover, any use of phrases like “embodiments” in connection with “the invention” are never meant to characterize that all embodiments of the invention must include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic, and should instead be understood to mean “at least one or more embodiments of the invention” includes the stated particular feature, structure, or characteristic.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

It is understood that the use of a specific component, device and/or parameter names are for example only and not meant to imply any limitations on the invention. The invention may thus be implemented with different nomenclature and/or terminology utilized to describe the mechanisms, units, structures, components, devices, parameters and/or elements herein, without limitation. Each term utilized herein is to be given its broadest interpretation given the context in which that term is utilized.

A description of an embodiment with several components in physical communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention.

When a single device or article is described herein, it will be readily apparent that more than one device/article (whether or not they cooperate) may be used in place of a single device/article. Similarly, where more than one device or article is described herein (whether or not they cooperate), it will be readily apparent that a single device/article may be used in place of the more than one device or article.

The functionality and/or the features of a device may be alternatively embodied by one or more other devices which are not explicitly described as having such functionality/features. Thus, other embodiments of the present invention need not include the device itself.

All the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.

The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Any abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72 (b) requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scope or meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.

Claims

1. A modular garment, comprising: an upper garment comprising: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening, the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment,a right arm sleeve coupled to the body,a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, anda first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment,a lower garment comprising: a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist comprising a waist opening of the lower garment,a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, wherein the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment,a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, wherein the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener of the modular garment,wherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garment, andwherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners align when the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners are coupled, to enable a person wearing both the upper garment as a single-piece apparel to: (i) separate the upper garment from the lower garment with a set of horizontal fasteners while leaving the set of vertical fasteners fastened, and (ii) unfasten the upper garment and the lower garment with a set of vertical fasteners while leaving the set of horizontal fasteners fastened.

2. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the set of horizontal fasteners comprise a zipper running at least 80% of a circumference of the waist opening of the upper garment and the lower garment, andwherein a gap between an initiation stop of the zipper and a termination stop of the zipper aligns with the set of vertical fasteners such that unfastening of the first set of vertical fasteners can continue to the second set of vertical fasteners without unzipping the zipper.

3. The modular garment of claim 2, wherein the set of vertical fasteners comprise at least one of a button, a magnet, a snap, a hook, a clasp, and a hook and loop surface.

4. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the lower garment further comprising: a suspension element, wherein the suspension element comprising at least one of a belt loop, a drawstring, a waist reduction adjustor, an elastic waistband, and a shoulder suspender.

5. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the right arm sleeve is removably coupled to the body through a third set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left arm sleeve removably coupled to the body through a fourth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right arm sleeve and the left arm sleeve are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style, andwherein at least a portion of the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fourth set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fifth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right pant leg and the left pant leg are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style.

6. The modular garment of claim 1, further comprising: a stack fastener comprising one or more fasteners that overlappingly fasten at least three portions of material at a single point, the at least three portions of material selected from: (i) a first portion of material on one side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (ii) a second portion of material on an opposite side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (iii) a third portion of material on one side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, and (iv) a fourth portion of material on an opposite side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, wherein the at least three portions of material alternate between the upper garment and the lower garment when overlappingly fastened at the single point by the stack fastener.

7. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein a first placket cover of the upper garment is circumferentially attached to the waist opening of the upper garment and covers the set of horizontal fasteners such that at least one of a liquid and a material spilled on the upper garment sheds over the set of horizontal fasteners,wherein a second placket cover of the upper garment covers the first set of vertical fasteners and detachably couples to a first placket cover of the lower garment covering the second set of vertical fasteners,wherein at least one of the upper garment and the lower garment is at least one of fire resistant, insulated, breathable, high visibility, UV resistant, insect-resistant, water-resistant, and waterproof,wherein the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment at a knee, andwherein the right arm sleeve is removable from the body at an elbow.

8. A modular garment, comprising: an upper garment comprising: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening, the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment,a right arm sleeve coupled to the body,a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, anda first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment,a lower garment comprising: a suspension element,a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist comprising a waist opening of the lower garment,a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, wherein the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment,a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, wherein the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener of the modular garment, andwherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garment.

9. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners align when the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners are coupled, to enable a person wearing both the upper garment as a single-piece apparel to: (i) separate the upper garment from the lower garment with a set of horizontal fasteners while leaving the set of vertical fasteners fastened, and (ii) unfasten the upper garment and the lower garment with a set of vertical fasteners while leaving the set of horizontal fasteners fastened.

10. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein the set of horizontal fasteners comprise a zipper running at least 80% of a circumference of the waist opening of the upper garment and the lower garment, andwherein a gap between an initiation stop of the zipper and a termination stop of the zipper aligns with the set of vertical fasteners such that unfastening of the first set of vertical fasteners can continue to the second set of vertical fasteners without unzipping the zipper.

11. The modular garment of claim 9, wherein the set of vertical fasteners comprise at least one of a button, a magnet, a snap, a hook, a clasp, and a hook and loop surface.

12. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein the suspension element comprising at least one of a belt loop, a drawstring, a waist reduction adjustor, an elastic waistband, and a shoulder suspender.

13. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein at least a portion of the right arm sleeve is removably coupled to the body through a third set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left arm sleeve removably coupled to the body through a fourth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right arm sleeve and the left arm sleeve are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style.

14. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein at least a portion of the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fourth set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fifth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right pant leg and the left pant leg are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style.

15. The modular garment of claim 8, further comprising: a stack fastener comprising one or more fasteners that overlappingly fasten at least three portions of material at a single point, the at least three portions of material selected from: (i) a first portion of material on one side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (ii) a second portion of material on an opposite side of the first vertical opening of the upper garment, (iii) a third portion of material on one side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, and (iv) a fourth portion of material on an opposite side of the second vertical opening of the lower garment, wherein the at least three portions of material alternate between the upper garment and the lower garment when overlappingly fastened at the single point by the stack fastener.

16. The modular garment of claim 8, wherein a first placket cover of the upper garment is circumferentially attached to the waist opening of the upper garment and covers the set of horizontal fasteners such that at least one of a liquid and a material spilled on the upper garment sheds over the set of horizontal fasteners,wherein a second placket cover of the upper garment covers the first set of vertical fasteners and detachably couples to a first placket cover of the lower garment covering the second set of vertical fasteners,wherein at least one of the upper garment and the lower garment is at least one of fire resistant, insulated, breathable, high visibility, UV resistant, insect-resistant, water-resistant, and waterproof,wherein the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment at a knee, andwherein the right arm sleeve is removable from the body at an elbow.

17. A method comprising: coupling an upper garment to a lower garment,wherein the upper garment comprising: a body fastening with a first set of vertical fasteners a first vertical opening, the first vertical opening extending from a neck opening to a waist opening of the upper garment,a right arm sleeve coupled to the body,a left arm sleeve coupled to the body, anda first set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the upper garment,wherein the lower garment comprising: a suspension element,a right pant leg and a left pant leg attached at a waist comprising a waist opening of the lower garment,a second vertical opening, the second vertical opening extending downward from the waist opening and fastened with a second set of fasteners, wherein the second vertical opening is a fly down a crotch of the lower garment,a second set of horizontal fasteners circumferentially coupled around the waist opening of the lower garment and configured to detachably couple to the first set of horizontal fasteners, wherein the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners form a horizontal fastener, andwherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners form a vertical fastener of the modular garment.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the first set of vertical fasteners and the second set of vertical fasteners align when the first set of horizontal fasteners and the second set of horizontal fasteners are coupled, to enable a person wearing both the upper garment as a single-piece apparel to: (i) separate the upper garment from the lower garment with a set of horizontal fasteners while leaving the set of vertical fasteners fastened, and (ii) unfasten the upper garment and the lower garment with a set of vertical fasteners while leaving the set of horizontal fasteners fastened,wherein the set of horizontal fasteners comprise a zipper running at least 80% of a circumference of the waist opening of the upper garment and the lower garment, andwherein a gap between an initiation stop of the zipper and a termination stop of the zipper aligns with the set of vertical fasteners such that unfastening of the first set of vertical fasteners can continue to the second set of vertical fasteners without unzipping the zipper.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein the set of vertical fasteners comprise at least one of a button, a magnet, a snap, a hook, a clasp, and a hook and loop surface,wherein the suspension element comprising at least one of a belt loop, a drawstring, a waist reduction adjustor, an elastic waistband, and a shoulder suspender.

20. The method of claim 17, wherein at least a portion of the right arm sleeve is removably coupled to the body through a third set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left arm sleeve removably coupled to the body through a fourth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right arm sleeve and the left arm sleeve are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style,wherein at least a portion of the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fourth set of fasteners and at least a portion of the left pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment through a fifth set of fasteners such that at least one of the right pant leg and the left pant leg are removable or replaceable for at least one of ventilation, comfort, temperature modulation, safety, work functionality, and style,wherein a first placket cover of the upper garment is circumferentially attached to the waist opening of the upper garment and covers the set of horizontal fasteners such that at least one of a liquid and a material spilled on the upper garment sheds over the set of horizontal fasteners,wherein a second placket cover of the upper garment covers the first set of vertical fasteners and detachably couples to a first placket cover of the lower garment covering the second set of vertical fasteners,wherein at least one of the upper garment and the lower garment is at least one of fire resistant, insulated, breathable, high visibility, UV resistant, insect-resistant, water-resistant, and waterproof,wherein the right pant leg is removable from the waist of the lower garment at a knee, andwherein the right arm sleeve is removable from the body at an elbow.