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2. Back closure - Wikipedia

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   A back closure is a means for fastening a garment at the rear, such as with a zipper, hooks-and-eyes or buttons. Back closures were once common on Western female clothing, but have recently become less so, especially on female casual and business attire.

3. Rash guard - Wikipedia

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   A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester. The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion , or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing .

4. Gaiters - Wikipedia

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   The sketch shows buttons for the back and a strap that goes underneath the foot to hold the gaiter in place. Beginning in 1700, most infantry in European armies adopted long linen gaiters, or spatterdashes, as a protective leg covering to be worn over the woollen stockings that were a common feature in both military and civilian dress.

5. Rash guards - Wikipedia

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   Pages for logged out editors learn more. Contributions; Talk; Rash guards

6. Spats (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   Another reason for the decline in women's use of spats was the popularity of open-topped shoes with interesting visual details like straps and cutouts in the 1920s. Rising hemlines made it possible for women to show off more intricate footwear, which was meant to be visible, not covered by spats. [5]

7. Velcro Companies - Wikipedia

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   Hook-and-loop fastener, invented by de Mestral. Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral who studied at EPFL invented his first touch fastener when, in 1941, he went for a walk in the Alps, and wondered why burdock seeds clung to his woolen socks and coat, and also his dog Milka.