AN OVER-GARMENT COMPRISING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY AFFIXING THE OVER-GARMENT TO THE WAISTBAND OR BELT OF AN ITEM OF APPAREL LOCATED INSIDE IT

摘要

An over-garment (10) comprising means (30) for detachably affixing the over-garment (10) to the waistband or belt (40) of an item of apparel (42) located inside it. The over-garment (10) comprises a pair of over-trousers (10), and the means for detachably affixing suitably comprises a hook (36, 60, 70) which hooks over, and connects, the interior of the over-trousers (10) to the said waistband or belt (40). The vertical alignment of the hook (36, 60, 70) may be adjustable in certain embodiments. The means for detachably affixing may alternatively comprise a loop (94). The invention can be used to hold-up over trousers (10), such as waterproof over-trousers used in sports, or to hold-up all-in-one suits, such as boiler suits, coveralls etc., which have integrally formed over-trousers. The invention enables the over-garment (10) to be simply supported by the apparel (42) located inside it.