Weighted Clothing Items

This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 17/744,184, filed May 13, 2022, entitled “Weighted Clothing Items,” which in turn claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/188,909, filed May 14, 2021, entitled “Weighted Clothing Items,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention is generally related to weighted articles of wear, and in particular to weighted clothing items for daily wear.

Weighted clothing may be worn while a wearer is exercising so as to increase the intensity of the workout for the wearer. Such weighted clothing is conventionally designed specifically to only be worn during exercising and to permit the weight of the clothing item to be adjusted by the wearer by attaching weights to the garment, hanging weights from the garment, or inserting weights into pockets of the garments. This can lead to shifting weight during use, incorrect weight distribution, incorrect weight to size ratio, and bulky and uncomfortable weighted clothing, which can all lead to an increase in the likelihood of injury of the wearer.

The subject matter of embodiments of the present invention is described herein with specificity to meet statutory requirements, but this description is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the claims. The claimed subject matter may be embodied in other ways, may include different elements or steps, and may be used in conjunction with other existing or future technologies. This description should not be interpreted as implying any particular order or arrangement among or between various steps or elements except when the order of individual steps or arrangement of elements is explicitly described. Directional references such as “up,” “upper,” “lower,” “down,” “top,” “left,” “right,” “bottom,” among others, are intended to refer to the orientation as illustrated and described in the figure (or figures) to which the components and directions are referencing.

Certain embodiments and features of the present disclosure relate to weighted articles of wear, including but not limited to weighted vests, for daily wear that may provide a fashionable article of wear with fitness and/or calming benefits due to the varied distribution of weight throughout the article of wear. The weighted article may include a plurality of areas or panels that define regions of the article, the plurality of panels may also each include a plurality of chambers that may contain a weighted material, for example but not limited to weighted pellets. The weighted material may be selectively distributed through various chambers to provide weight in certain areas of the article. The amount of weight provided in select chambers and thereby select panels can provide for a weighted article that may be used for a desired effect. For example, in some embodiments, weight may be distributed in a manner so as to provide an article of clothing for aiding in posture improvement, for use while walking/hiking, for balance improvement, for bone density improvement, for calming of anxiety, for increased calorie burning, for strength training, etc. The weight provided in each chamber of the panels may be further selected based on the user, for example man, woman, or child and further based on a size such as Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, etc. The chambers can provide for selective placement of the weighted material during manufacturing such that the weighted material does not move between chambers thereby limiting potential injury caused by shifting of the weighted material to an undesired location.

Though the weighted article of wear is mainly discussed relative to a weighted vest, any other weighted article of wear and/or clothing item may be similarly formed, e.g., a weighted jacket, a weighted shirt, weighted shorts, weighted pants, weighted footwear, weighted scarf accessories, etc.

According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a weighted clothing item, including but not limited to a weighted vestas shown in, may include a plurality of panels that form the weighted vest, a plurality of pockets, and a closure element. The plurality of panels may include, but are not limited to, a front upper body panel, a front lower body panel, a rear body panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel. The weighted vestmay include a plurality of chambersthat may include a weighted material. The distribution of the weighted material within the chambersmay be selected to provide a desired effect, for example for posture improvement, for use while walking/hiking, for balance improvement, for bone density improvement, for calming anxiety, for increasing calorie burning, for strength training, etc. The distribution of weighted material in the various panels of the weighted vestcan also be selected based on the size of the person for whom the weighted vestis intended for, for example a woman or a man, in addition the weighted vestmay be provided in various sizes for women, men, and children.

The front lower body panelmay extend from a lower front edge of the weighted vestto a lower rib area of the weighted vestand between the left side paneland the right side panel. In some embodiments, the front lower body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The front upper body panelmay extend from the lower rib area of the weighted vestto a shoulder area of the weighted vest. The front upper body panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The front upper body panelmay also extend between two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the front upper body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the front lower body panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front upper body panelsuch that the front lower body panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front upper body panel.

In some embodiments, the front lower body paneland the front upper body panelmay be adjacent to each other in the lower rib area of the weighted vest. Additionally, the closure elementmay extend at least partially through at least one of the front lower body panelor the front upper body panel. For example, the closure elementmay extend from the lower front edge of the weighted vestto an upper front edge and/or an upper collar edge of the weighted vestsuch that the front lower body paneland/or the front upper body panelare each divided into two portions.

In some embodiments, the front upper body panelmay include a left front upper body paneland a right front upper body panel, which may be separated by the closure element. In some embodiments, the front lower body panelmay include a left front lower body paneland a right front lower body panel, which may be separated by the closure element. The plurality of pockets may include a left hand pocket, a right hand pocket, and a chest pocket, though in some embodiments the weighted clothing item may include more or fewer pockets, including no pockets. The closure elementmay be at least one of a zipper, a plurality of buttons, a hook and loop fastener, a magnetic fastener, a snap, a clasp, a lace, etc. such that the wearer can easily don and doff the weighted vest. The closure elementmay aid in securing the weighted vestabout the body of the wearer in a particular orientation.

The rear body panelmay extend from a lower rear edge of the weighted vestto the shoulder area of the weighted vest. The rear body panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The rear body panelmay also extend between the two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the rear body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the rear body panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front upper body paneland/or the front lower body panelsuch that the rear body panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front upper body paneland/or the front lower body panel. In some embodiments, the rear body paneland the front upper body panelare adjacent to each other in the shoulder area of the weighted vest.

The plurality of panels that form the weighted vestmay each be integrally formed with one another or may each be separately formed and then joined together to form the weighted vestby seaming, sewing, gluing, or any other suitable method of attaching the plurality of panels to one another. Additionally, the plurality of panels, e.g., the front upper body panel, the front lower body panel, the rear body panel, the left side panel, the right side panel, etc., may be separated from each other by intermediate panels that are used to join together the plurality of panels of the weighted vest. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of panels may be made from the same material, different material, or a combination of the same and different material. For example, the plurality of panels may each be formed from any combination of natural fibers, non-natural fibers, or other suitable material. For example, the plurality of panels may include one or more of cotton, velvet, velour, wool, linen, polyester, nylon, flannel, canvas, or any other suitable material.

In some embodiments, the left side paneland the right side panelmay be formed from a material with elastic properties. Additionally, the left side paneland the right side panelmay each be formed of a more elastic material than each of the front upper body panel, the front lower body panel, and the rear body panel. Forming the left side paneland the right side panelof an elastic material enables the weighted vestto stretch and adjust to the size and shape of a wearer for optimal fit of the weighted vest. The use of an elastic material may also aid in providing a snug fit to a user such that the weight provided in the weighted vestremains in the desired position during wearing with minimal shifting or movement.

The left side panelmay be arranged between the left front upper body paneland the left front lower body panelon the front of the weighted vestand the rear body panelon the back of the weighted vest. The right side panelmay be arranged between the right front upper body paneland the right front lower body panelon the front of the weighted vestand the rear body panelon the back of the weighted vest.

One or more of the front upper body panel, the front lower body panel, or the rear body panelmay include one or more chambers, e.g., quilts or baffles, formed between at least two layers of material forming the various panels. The chambersform separate compartments in each of the panels and may be created using sewn-through construction, box-baffling construction, or other suitable constructions for providing a chamber. In sewn-through construction, the two layers of material are sewn together at the outer edges of each chamber. In the box-baffling construction, a material is placed between and substantially perpendicular to the two layers of material at the outer edges of each chamberto form a box.

The chambersformed in each of the front upper body panel, the front lower body panel, and the rear body panelmay be any suitable shape or pattern. For example, the chambersmay be squares, rectangles, triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, circles, ovals, etc. In some embodiments, the chambersof the left front upper body panel, the right front upper body panel, and the rear body panelmay form a chevron or herringbone pattern. In some embodiments, other patterns may be formed by the chambersand the patterns may differ or be the consistent between panels. Additionally, the chambersmay be the same or different sizes and/or shapes within each of the plurality of panels.

The chambersmay be filled with weighted material or pellets to add weight to the weighted vest. For example, the chambersmay be filled with glass beads, plastic or polymer beads, wood beads, crystal beads, metal beads, or beads formed of any other similarly weighted natural and/or artificial material. The weighted material may comprise a material that is durable and washable such that the entire weighted clothing item, for example the weighted vestmay be washed in a washing machine. The chambersmay be formed such that the weighted material does not move between respective chambersduring wearing and/or washing. In some aspects, the weighted pellets may be of a material that retains heat such that the weighted vestmay be warmed up for providing weighted pressure as well as heat application. In some aspects, the weighted pellets may be of a material that is insulated or provides cooling properties such that the weighted vest may be cooled so as to provide weighted pressure as well as an application of a cold temperature.

The use of weighted pellets or other weighted materials within the chambersto add weight to the weighted vestenables a precise weight distribution throughout the weighted vestwithout creating a bulky or unattractive appearance. In some aspects, the weighted pellets may not be rearranged or redistributed by the wearer after the weighted vestis formed. In some embodiments, the chambersare sized and/or shaped to retain the weighted pellets within each chamberwithout allowing the weighted pellets to move between adjacent chamberssuch that the weighted vestprovides for a desired amount of weight in the various chambersof the weighted vest.

In some embodiments, the chambersmay also be filled with a polyester fill along with the weighted pellets. The weighted pellets may be dispersed throughout the polyester fill in each of the chambers. The polyester fill may prevent the weighted pellets from moving significantly within each chamber. The weighted pellets may be maintained in the respective chamberssuch that they cannot move between chambers.

In some embodiments, the left side paneland the right side panelmay be free of any chambersand/or any weighted pellets. For example, the left side paneland/or the right side panelmay comprise a material without chamberswhich may comprise an elastic material to provide for expansion and contraction of the side regions so as to aid in fitting the weighted vestto a variety of body shapes and sizes. There may also be additional areas of the weighted vestthat are free of any chamberand/or any weighted pellets, e.g., a collar region, an edge binding region, etc. In addition, some chambersmay not include weighted pellets.

By integrating the weighted pellets into the vest construction, proper weight distribution throughout the weighted vestmay be ensured and carefully considered to increase the benefit and efficacy of the weighted vest. And incorporating the weighted pellets into the various chambersmay prevent undesired shifting of the weight pellets and thereby the weight provided within the weighted vestduring use by a wearer, which may reduce the likelihood of injury to the wearer.

The chambersmay be specifically designed and arranged on the panels to provide the weighted vestwith a fashionable and aesthetically pleasing appearance. For example, as previously mentioned, the chambersof the left front upper body panel, the right front upper body panel, and the rear body panelmay form a chevron pattern or other patterns and the chambersof the left front lower body paneland the right front lower body panelmay form a pattern of stacked, elongated parallelograms that slant down and away from the closure element, or other pattern. While these specific patterns are discussed herein, any suitable pattern or combination of patterns may be incorporated into the panels of the weighted vest.

According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in, a weighted clothing item, including but not limited to a weighted vest, may be the same as the weighted vestand/or include the same or similar elements as the weighted vestdiscussed in relation to. For example, the weighted vestmay include a plurality of panels, a plurality of pockets, and a closure element. The weighted vestmay include a plurality of chambers,that may include a weighted material. The distribution of the weighted material within the chambers,may be selected to provide a desired effect, for example for posture improvement, for use while walking/hiking, for balance improvement, for bone density improvement, for calming anxiety, etc. The distribution of weighted material in the various panels of the weighted vestcan also be selected based on the size of the person for whom the weighted vestis intended for, for example a woman or a man, in addition the weighted vestmay be provided in various sizes for women, men, and children.

In some embodiments, the plurality of panels includes a front torso panel, which is filled with dash-type markings in, a front chest panel, which is filled with dotted markings in, a shoulder panel, which is filled with smaller dotted markings in, and a rear body panel, which is filled with dotted markings in. The plurality of panels may also include a left side paneland a right side panel. The front torso panelmay be formed of a left torso portion and a right torso portion, and the front chest panelmay be formed of a left chest portion and a right chest portion. The left torso portion and the left chest portion may be divided from the right torso portion and the right chest portion by the closure element.

The front torso panelmay extend from a lower front edge of the weighted vestto a lower rib area of the weighted vestand between the left side paneland the right side panel. In some embodiments, the front torso panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The front chest panelmay extend from the lower rib area of the weighted vestto an upper chest area of the weighted vest. The front chest panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The front chest panelmay also extend between two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the front chest panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the front torso panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front chest panelsuch that the front torso panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front chest panel.

The shoulder panelmay extend from the upper chest area of the weighted vestover a shoulder area to a mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the shoulder panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the shoulder panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front torso paneland/or the front chest panelsuch that the shoulder panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front torso paneland/or the front chest panel.

Lastly, the rear body panelmay extend from a lower rear edge of the weighted vestto the mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vest. The rear body panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The rear body panelmay also extend between the two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the rear body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the rear body panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front torso panel, the front chest panel, and/or the shoulder panelsuch that the rear body panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front torso panel, the front chest panel, and/or the shoulder panel.

In some embodiments, the front torso paneland the front chest panelare adjacent to each other in the lower rib area of the weighted vest, the front chest paneland the shoulder panelare adjacent to each other in the upper chest area of the weighted vest, and the shoulder paneland the rear body panelare adjacent to each other in the mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vest.

The plurality of panels, e.g., the front torso panel, the front chest panel, the shoulder panel, and the rear body panel, may each include chambers,filled with weighted pellets. For example, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of the various panels such that the weighted pellets of the front torso panelaccount for approximately 20%-25%, for example but not limited to approximately 23%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest. In still yet other embodiments, the front torso panelmay account for approximately 15%-30% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the front chest panelaccount for approximately 25%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 27%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest. In still yet other embodiments, the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-35% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the shoulder panelaccount for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 10%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest. In still yet other embodiments, the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 0%-20% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. And the weighted pellets of the rear body panelaccount for approximately 35%-45%, for example but not limited to approximately 40%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest. In still yet other embodiments, the rear body panelmay account for approximately 30%-50% of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The chambers,may be any suitable size and shape, may form any suitable pattern, and may vary depending on the panel. For example, each chamberlocated in the front chest panel, the shoulder panel, and the rear body panelmay each be shaped as parallelograms and arranged substantially vertically to create a chevron pattern. Such chambersmay be approximately 0.5 inches-2 inches wide, for example but not limited to approximately 1 inch wide, and approximately 2 inches to 4 inches tall, for example but not limited to approximately 3 inches tall. Each chamberlocated in the front torso panelmay each be shaped as parallelograms and arranged substantially horizontally to create a stacked pattern slanting down and away from the closure element. Such chambersmay be approximately 0.5 inches to 2 inches, for example but not limited to approximately 1.25 inches, tall.

According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in, a weighted clothing item, including but not limited to a weighted vest, may be the same as the weighted vest,and/or include the same or similar elements as the weighted vest,discussed in relation to. For example, the weighted vestmay include a plurality of panels, a plurality of pockets, and a closure element. The weighted vestmay include a plurality of chambers,that may include a weighted material. The distribution of the weighted material within the chambers,may be selected to provide a desired effect, for example for posture improvement, for use while walking/hiking, for balance improvement, for bone density improvement, for calming anxiety, for increasing calorie burning, for strength training, etc. The distribution of weighted material in the various panels of the weighted vestcan also be selected based on the size of the person for whom the weighted vestis intended for, for example a woman or a man, in addition the weighted vestmay be provided in various sizes for women, men, and children.

In some embodiments, the plurality of panels includes a front torso panel, which is filled with dash-type markings in a lower portion of, a front chest panel, which is in, a shoulder panel, which is filled with dash-type markings in an upper portion of, an upper rear body panel, which filled with smaller dotted markings in, and a lower rear body panel, which is filled with dotted markings in. The plurality of panels may also include a left side paneland a right side panel. The front torso panelmay be formed of a left torso portion and a right torso portion, and the front chest panelmay be formed of a left chest portion and a right chest portion. The left torso portion and the left chest portion may be divided from the right torso portion and the right chest portion by the closure element.

The front torso panelmay extend from a lower front edge of the weighted vestto a front, lower rib area of the weighted vestand between the left side paneland the right side panel. In some embodiments, the front torso panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The front chest panelmay extend from the front, lower rib area of the weighted vestto an upper chest area of the weighted vest. The front chest panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The front chest panelmay also extend between two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the front chest panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the front torso panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front chest panelsuch that the front torso panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front chest panel.

The shoulder panelmay extend from the upper chest area of the weighted vestover a shoulder area to a mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the shoulder panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the shoulder panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front torso paneland/or the front chest panelsuch that the shoulder panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front torso paneland/or the front chest panel.

The upper rear body panelmay extend from the mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vestto a rear, lower rib area of the weighted vest. The upper rear body panelmay extend between the left side paneland the right side panel. The upper rear body panelmay also extend between the two arm openings in the weighted vest. In some embodiments, the upper rear body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the upper rear body panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front torso panel, the front chest panel, and/or the shoulder panelsuch that the upper rear body panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front torso panel, the front chest panel, and/or the shoulder panel.

Lastly, the lower rear body panelmay extend from the rear, lower rib area of the weighted vestto a lower rear edge of the weighted vestand between the left side paneland the right side panel. In some embodiments, the upper rear body panelmay be selectively filled with weighted material. The amount of weighted material filled in the lower rear body panelmay differ from the amount of weighted material filled in the front torso panel, the front chest panel, the shoulder panel, and/or the upper rear body panelsuch that the lower rear body panelmakes up a different percentage of the overall weight of the weighted vestthan the front torso panel, the front chest panel, the shoulder panel, and/or the upper rear body panel.

In some embodiments, the front torso paneland the front chest panelare adjacent to each other in the front, lower rib area of the weighted vest, the front chest paneland the shoulder panelare adjacent to each other in the upper chest area of the weighted vest, the shoulder paneland the upper rear body panelare adjacent to each other in the mid/upper shoulder blade area of the weighted vest, and the upper rear body paneland the lower rear body panelare adjacent to each other in the rear, lower rib are of the weighted vest.

The plurality of panels, e.g., the front torso panel, the front chest panel, the shoulder panel, the upper rear body panel, and the lower rear body panel, may each include chambersa,b filled with weighted pellets such that the weighted vesthas a varied weight distribution throughout the weighted vestand between the plurality of panels relative to the total weight of the weighted vest.

For example, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of the various panels such that the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 5%-15%, 5%-13%, 5%-10%, 10%-15%, 10%-13%, or 13%-15% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%, 25%, 30%, 33%, 20%-33%, 20%-30%, 20%-25%, 25%-33%, 25%-30%, or 30%-33% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%, 28%, 30%, 40%, 20%-40%, 20%-30%, 20%-28%, 28%-40%, 28%-30%, or 30%-40% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%, 25%, 30%, 18%-30%, 18%-25%, or 25%-30% of the overall weight of the weighted vest. The weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%, 8%, 10%, 15%, 5%-15%, 5%-10%, 5%-8%, 8%-15%, 8%-10%, or 10%-15% of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

In some embodiments, the weight distribution of each of the plurality of panels may be selected during the manufacturing of the weighted vestbased on an intended use of the weighted vest, e.g., posture improvement, use while walking/hiking, for balance improvement, for bone density improvement, for calming of anxiety, etc., that the weighted vestmay be used for. The weight distribution of weighted material in each of the plurality of panels may be based on the size of the weighted vest, based on the gender and/or age of the wearer, etc.

In some embodiments, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of each of the plurality of panels so that the targeted weight distribution of the weighted vestassists in achieving the desired function of improving posture. For example, the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 10%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-33%, for example but not limited to approximately 20%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%-40%, for example but not limited to approximately 30%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 30%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, and the weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 10%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The weight distribution of the weighted pellets in grams based on a 5 lbs. (2,268 g) weighted vestintended for use by a woman wearing a size small designed to improve posture may be approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 230 g, in the front torso panel, approximately 450 g to 750 g, for example but not limited to approximately 450 g, in the front chest panel, approximately 450 g to 910 g, for example but not limited to approximately 680 g, in the shoulder panel, approximately 410 g to 680 g, for example but not limited to approximately 680 g, in the upper rear body panel, and approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 230 g, in the lower rear body panel. However, the total weight and weight distribution of the weighted clothing item may vary based on size, the gender of the wearer, or the type of clothing item. For example, the total weight of the weighted vestdesigned to improve posture may vary between 3 lbs. and 12 lbs. depending on the gender and size of the clothing item.

In some embodiments, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of each of the plurality of panels so that the targeted weight distribution of the weighted vestassists in achieving the desired function of increasing the fitness level during walking and/or hiking. For example, the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 13%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-33%, for example but not limited to approximately 33%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%-40%, for example but not limited to approximately 28%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 18%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, and the weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 8%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The weight distribution of the weighted pellets in grams based on a 5 lbs. (2,268 g) weighted vestdesigned for use by a woman wearing a size small during walking and/or hiking may be approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 300 g, in the front torso panel, approximately 450 g to 750 g, for example but not limited to approximately 750 g, in the front chest panel, approximately 450 g to 910 g, for example but not limited to approximately 640 g, in the shoulder panel, approximately 410 g to 680 g, for example but not limited to approximately 410 g, in the upper rear body panel, and approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 180 g, in the lower rear body panel. However, the total weight and weight distribution of the weighted clothing item may vary based on size, the gender of the wearer, or the type of clothing item. For example, the total weight of the weighted vestdesigned for use during walking and/or hiking may vary between 3 lbs. and 12 lbs. depending on the gender and size of the clothing item.

In some embodiments, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of each of the plurality of panels so that the targeted weight distribution of the weighted vestassists in achieving the desired function of improving balance. For example, the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 5%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-33%, for example but not limited to approximately 30%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%-40%, for example but not limited to approximately 30%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 30%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, and the weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 5%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The weight distribution of the weighted pellets in grams based on a 5 lbs. (2,268 g) weighted vestdesigned for use by a woman wearing a size small to improve balance may be approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 110 g, in the front torso panel, approximately 450 g to 750 g, for example but not limited to approximately 680 g, in the front chest panel, approximately 450 g to 910 g, for example but not limited to approximately 680 g, in the shoulder panel, approximately 410 g to 680 g, for example but not limited to approximately 680 g, in the upper rear body panel, and approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 110 g, in the lower rear body panel. However, the total weight and weight distribution of the weighted clothing item may vary based on size, the gender of the wearer, or the type of clothing item. For example, the total weight of the weighted vestdesigned to improve balance may vary between 3 lbs. and 12 lbs. depending on the gender and size of the clothing item.

In some embodiments, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of each of the plurality of panels so that the targeted weight distribution of the weighted vestassists in achieving the desired function of improving bone density. For example, the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 5%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-33%, for example but not limited to approximately 25%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%-40%, for example but not limited to approximately 40%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 25%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, and the weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 5%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The weight distribution of the weighted pellets in grams based on a 5 lbs. (2,268 g) women's small weighted vestdesigned to improve bone density may be approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 110 g, in the front torso panel, approximately 450 g to 750 g, for example but not limited to approximately 570 g, in the front chest panel, approximately 450 g to 910 g, for example but not limited to approximately 910 g, in the shoulder panel, approximately 410 g to 680 g, for example but not limited to approximately 570 g, in the upper rear body panel, and approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 110 g, in the lower rear body panel. However, the total weight and weight distribution of the weighted clothing item may vary based on size, the gender of the wearer, or the type of clothing item. For example, the total weight of the weighted vestdesigned to improve bone density may vary between 3 lbs. and 12 lbs. depending on the gender and size of the clothing item.

In some embodiments, the weighted pellets may be arranged within the chambers,of each of the plurality of panels so that the targeted weight distribution of the weighted vestassists in achieving the desired function of calming anxiety. For example, the weighted pellets of the front torso panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 15%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the front chest panelmay account for approximately 20%-33%, for example but not limited to approximately 25%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the shoulder panelmay account for approximately 20%-40%, for example but not limited to approximately 20%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, the weighted pellets of the upper rear body panelmay account for approximately 18%-30%, for example but not limited to approximately 25%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest, and the weighted pellets of the lower rear body panelmay account for approximately 5%-15%, for example but not limited to approximately 15%, of the overall weight of the weighted vest.

The weight distribution of the weighted pellets in grams based on a 5 lbs. (2,268 g) weighted vestdesigned to calm anxiety may be approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 340 g, in the front torso panel, approximately 450 g to 750 g, for example but not limited to approximately 570 g, in the front chest panel, approximately 450 g to 910 g, for example but not limited to approximately 450 g, in the shoulder panel, approximately 410 g to 680 g, for example but not limited to approximately 570 g, in the upper rear body panel, and approximately 110 g to 340 g, for example but not limited to approximately 340 g, in the lower rear body panel. However, the total weight and weight distribution of the weighted clothing item may vary based on size, the gender of the wearer, or the type of clothing item. For example, the total weight of the weighted vestdesigned to calm anxiety may vary between 3 lbs. and 12 lbs. depending on the gender and size of the clothing item.