| 20090077710 | Ventilated double-closure garment - A ventilated and water-resistant garment is provided. The ventilated garment has at least one vent disposed in a wind-resistant protective material layer and has a closure to selectively permit fluid flow through the vent. A breathable material underlies the vent. The vent has a securing strap with a fastener that secures with a complementary fastener to ensure that the breathable material is substantially exposed to promote fluid flow through the breathable material. A pair of vents is preferably provided in the garment with each have a securing strap with a fastener that removably engages with the complementary fastener on the other securing strap to enhance flow through the vents. Further, double-vent water-resistant openings are provided, having a primary and a secondary closable opening, which can be offset from one another to enhance water and fluid impermeability while providing ventilation. | 03-26-2009 |
