SPORTSWEAR

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SOPHISTICATES BY PENDLETON PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS, INC. 220 NW Broadway Portland OR 97209 sportswear; namely, coats, suits, blouses, jackets, skirts, pants, sweaters, dresses, and shorts;
SOUTH HOLLYWOOD SOHO STEPP, DAVID P 538 NORTH STANLEY AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90036 Sportswear, namely, shirts, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, baby t-shirts, kids t-shirts, caps and hats;
SOUTHSIDE APPAREL GROUP Southside Apparel Group, Inc. 9501 Barson Lane Charlotte NC 28269 sportswear, namely, knitted T-shirts, golf shirts, and sweatshirts;APPAREL GROUP;
SP LES VETEMENTS S P INC. 1237 Boulevard Industriel Grandby, Quebec J2J2B8 Canada sportswear, namely hockey sweaters and socks, lacrosse sweaters and shorts, basketball sweaters and shorts, football sweaters, hockey pant shells, baseball sweaters and pants, soccer sweaters and shorts;
SPADKEN Dominguez, Steven Cruz Calle Interior 2 #10 Santiago 51000 Dominican Rep Sportswear, namely, tops and bottoms; running shorts; boxer briefs; underwear; yoga pants; t-shirts; sports bras; cycling shorts; pants in the form of leggings; sweat bands; sweatpants; sweatshirts; jogging outfits; headbands;The wording SPADKEN has no meaning in a foreign language.;
SPANKWEAR CORPORATION X BEYOND GIFTS 188 Sierra Pass Drive Schaumburg IL 60194 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, SWEATPANTS, JACKETS, HATS, GLOVES;SPANK WEAR;
SPARE WEAR In-Line Sports, Inc. 8220 W. 83rd Street Playa del Rey CA 90293 sportswear, casual wear, athletic wear, namely, shorts, T-shirts, caps, socks, swimsuits, exercise tights, jackets, shoes, sweatshirts;WEAR;
SPARK'S ANITA INTERNATIONAL DR. HELBIG GMBH & CO. KG GRAFENSTRASSE 23 D-83098 BRANNENBURG Germany sportswear, namely swimwear, underwear, bras; and fashionable corsetry, namely bras;
SPEAK LIFE! THE TIME IS NOW DODSON, SHARON 4008 Pinehurst Pl. Decatur GA 30034 Sportswear, namely, jackets, jeans, and T-shirts;
SPEAK LIFE! THE TIME IS NOW DODSON, WAYNE 4703 DOGWOOD FARMS DR. DECATUR GA 30034 Sportswear, namely, jackets, jeans, and T-shirts;
SPECIAL EDITION LERNER STORES CORPORATION 460 W. 33RD ST. NEW YORK NY 10001 SPORTSWEAR, PARTICULARLY BLOUSES, SLACKS, DRESSES, SWEATER AND SKIRTS;
SPEED DEFIES GRAVITY MEL, JEROME 1627 Boyd St. Santa Ana CA 92705 sportswear, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, gloves and sweat shirts;
SPEED OF CHOICE Eul E. Speed 8000 Emerald Crest Dr. Apt. 239 White Settlement TX 76108 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, SHIRTS, SOCKS, SHOES, SHORTS, SWEAT PANTS AND TOPS, JACKETS, COATS, AND HATS;
SPEEDZOOT ZOOT SQUAD 5205 AVENIDA ENCINAS, SUITE J CARLSBAD CA 92008 Sportswear, namely, shorts, pants, shirts, hats, and wetsuits;SPEED ZOOT;
SPENCER & LOWE WEMCO, INC. 200 JAMES DRIVE EAST ST. ROSE LA 70087 [ SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, TROUSERS, SWEATERS, SHORTS, KNIT SHIRTS, AND WOVEN SPORTSHIRTS; AND ] NECKWEAR;
SPIRIT OF GLORY Anywear USA, Inc. 2611 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90018 sportswear, outerwear, and casual wear; namely, jackets, shirts, and pants;
SPLATTER SPORTSWEAR VERTICAL WORLD, INC. 6520 212TH ST SW SUITE 204 Lynnwood WA 98036 Sportswear, namely t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, and pants;SPORTSWEAR;
SPORT BECOMES ART Harris, Merry Christine 2807 S Lk Roesiger Rd Snohomish WA 98290 Sportswear, namely, bodybuilding fitness suits, and t-shirts;
SPORT BECOMES ART MC Bodywear 2807 S. Lk. Roesiger Road Snohomish WA 98290 sportswear, namely, bodybuilding and fitness competition suits, bikinis, leggings, one-pieces, and tops;
SPORT ESSENTIALS Court Casuals, Inc. 2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 205 Boca Raton FL 33431 sportswear, namely T-shirts, shirts, shorts, skirts, sweaters and pants for men, women and children;
SPORT NECESSITIES Court Casuals, Inc. 2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 205 Boca Raton FL 33431 sportswear, namely T-shirts, shirts, shorts, skirts, jackets, anoraks and pants for men, women and children;SPORT;The stippling is a feature of the mark and is not intended to represent color.;
SPORT NECESSITIES Court Casuals, Inc. 2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 205 Boca Raton FL 33431 sportswear, namely, T-shirts, shirts, shorts, skirts, jackets, anoraks and pants for men, women and children;SPORT;
SPORT+MODE 5 STAR SPORTS, INC. #C 15641 CHEMICAL LANE HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92649 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY WARM-UP JACKETS AND PANTS;
SPORTLAND USA FROM SANDLOT TO STADIUM DICK, ARTHUR E., III No. Main, P. O. Box 250 Sybertsville PA 18251 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, ATHLETIC SHOES, ATHLETIC JACKETS, SWEAT SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, TRUNKS, SOCKS AND HEAD WEAR;USA;
SPORTS CONTROL FASHION RITE CORP. BIRCH BUILDING, PARKWAY 100 COMPLEX 3535 RTE. 66 NEPTUNE NJ 07753 sportswear; namely, athletic jackets, sweat suits, sweat pants, athletic jerseys and tops;
SPORTS FOR HER Michigan Sporting Goods Distributors Inc. 3070 Shaffer Avenue, S.E. Grand Rapids MI 49512 sportswear, namely, shorts, shirts, pants, jackets, hats, and swimwear;retail store services in the field of sporting goods and sportswear;
SPORTS FOR HER MICHIGAN SPORTING GOODS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 3070 Shaffer Avenue Grand Rapids MI 49512 sportswear, namely, shorts, shirts, pants, jackets, hats, and swimwear;retail store services in the field of sporting goods and sportswear;SPORTS FOR HER;
SPORTS VOGUE Demetre, Karen L. 18922 Soundview Place Edmonds WA 98020 sportswear; namely, sweaters, jackets, shirts, pants, hats and belts;SPORTS;
SPORTS VOGUE Demetre, William L. 18922 Soundview Place Edmonds WA 98020 sportswear; namely, sweaters, jackets, shirts, pants, hats and belts;SPORTS;
SPORTSWARES Regency Catalog Corporation 1155 Triton Dr. Foster City CA 94404 a Periodical Catalogue;SPORTSWEAR;
SPRING + MERCER THE FASHION EXCHANGE 1 West 34th Street New York City NY 10001 Sportswear, namely, knit shirts;
SPUMONI Todd Magaline 201 Mountain View San Rafael CA 94901 sportswear, namely, jerseys;
STADIUM STUFF STADIUM STUFF 3393 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta GA 30326 sportswear; namely, shirts, pants, shorts, hats, caps, socks, wristbands, headbands, and team uniforms;
STAND STRONG HURWITZ, ANDREW S. 570 10th Street Brooklyn NY 11215 Sportswear, namely, shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, vests, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats and bandanas;
STAND STRONG HURWITZ, ANDREW S. 570 10th Street Brooklyn NY 11215 Sportswear, namely, T-shirts;
STAR + SKYE SEVEN FOR ALL MANKIND INTERNATIONAL SAGL Via Penate 4 Mendrisio 6850 Switzerland Sportswear, namely, T-shirts, shirts, shorts, pants, pajamas;
STAR SPANGLED RELIANCE APPAREL, INC. 1407 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10018 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY JEANS, JACKETS, AND TOPS;
STAY HARD Hokanson, Raymond A. 1214 California Lane, Building B12 Arlington TX 76015 sportswear, namely, shirts, T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, caps, and shorts;
STEADY PLAY GWYNN SPORT, INC. 12245 World Trade Drive Suite C-D San Diego CA 92128 Sportswear, namely, hats, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and jackets;
STEAMERS SURFERS ALLIANCE UNIT E 3190 AIRPORT LOOP COSTA MESA CA 92626 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, T-SHIRTS, HATS AND SHORTS;
STEELWORKS PEI LICENSING, INC. 3000 NW 107th Avenue Legal Department Miami FL 33172 Sportswear, namely, shorts, slacks, jeans, and shirts;STEEL WORKS;
STONE FALCON ROSS STORES, INC. 5130 Hacienda Drive Dublin CA 94568 Sportswear, namely, tops, bottoms, socks and undergarments being clothing, and headwear; loungewear; underwear; neckwear; belts; hats; scarves;
STOOPID Stoopid 529 Market Street No. 3D San Diego CA 92101 sportswear, including caps, t-shirts, jeans and overalls;
STORMWEAR Snipes, Jeffrey L. 296 North Corner Estates Road Lancaster SC 29720 sportswear, hats, and decals;
STRADA MODA Strada Moda Inc. 22515 Aspen Street Suite D El Toro CA 92630 sportswear, namely t-shirts, shorts, pants, shirts, sweaters, velour tops and brushed twill tops;
STRATEGY CASABLANCA GROUP, L.P., THE 519 Eighth Avenue New York NY 10018 sportswear; namely, pants, blazers, shorts and skirts;
STRATEGY BY FUNDAMENTALS CASABLANCA GROUP, L.P., THE 519 Eighth Avenue New York NY 10018 sportswear; namely, pants, blazers, shorts and skirts;
STREET COLLECTION CLUETT PEABODY RESOURCES CORPORATION 48 West 38 Street 8th Floor New York NY 10018 SPORTSWEAR, KNIT SHIRTS AND WOVEN SHIRTS;
STREET COUTURE STREET COUTURE LTD. 209 WEST 38TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10018 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY SHIRTS, TOPS, PANTS, SLACKS, JACKETS;
STRETCH IT Catchit, Inc. Santa Ana CA SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY SHORTS, SWIM TRUNKS AND SURF TRUNKS;STRETCH;
STRETCH WAISTBAND PEI LICENSING, INC. 3000 NW 107th Avenue Legal Department Miami FL 33172 sportswear, namely slacks and shorts;STRETCH WAIST BAND;STRETCH WAISTBAND;The lining is a feature of the mark and does not indicate color.;
STRONG CLOTHING Zimmerman, Daniel 12 Pinehurst Lane 12 Pinehurst Lane Moodus CT 06469 sportswear, namely, t-shirts, shirts, hats, caps, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, shorts, vests and belts;
STUDIO "36" I. APPEL CORP. 136 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' DRESSES, JACKETS, PANTS, SKIRTS, SHIRTS, AND INTIMATE APPAREL, NAMELY WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' ROBES, PANTIES, BRAS, TEDDIES, CAMISOLES AND SLEEPWEAR;
STZ. Flentroy, Marvin Lee 176 Bassett St. Pontiac MI 48341 Sportswear, namely, headwear, sweat suits, warm up jackets, jerseys, footwear, socks, t-shirts, tops, pants, skirts, blouses, shorts, headbands and wrist bands;Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.;
SUB 4 Sub 4, Inc. 11615 Coley River Cir. Fountain Valley CA 92708 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, RUNNING SHORTS, RACING SHORTS, SINGLES, WORKOUT SUITS, WARMUP SUITS, JACKETS, PANTS, WORKOUT SHORTS, WORKOUT SHIMELS, TRAINING SHIRTS;
SUB 4 Sub 4, Inc. 11615 Coley River Cir. Fountain Valley CA 92708 sportswear, namely running shorts, racing shorts, singlets, workout suits, warmup suits, jackets, pants, workout shorts, training shirts;
SUN DIEGO ATHLEISURE, INC. 1330 Speciality Drive, Suite A Vista CA 92081 Sportswear, namely, hats, T-Shirts, tank tops, fleece sweat shirts, sweat shorts and sweat pants;
SUNDAY MORNING DELTA GALIL SWITZERLAND GMBH TANNRIETLISTRASSE 15 8166 NIEDERWENINGEN Switzerland Sportswear, namely, T-shirts, shirts, blouses, pullovers, vests, jackets, shorts, pants, skirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, hats, robes, gloves, scarves, shoes, sandals, slippers, socks, stockings, tights, underwear;
SUNSET BEACH SERVICE SUNSET BEACH SERVICE, INC. 9 GIPSON PLACE FT. WALTON BEACH FL 32548 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY SHIRTS, SWIMWEAR, SWEATSHIRTS AND SHORTS HATS;BEACH TOWELS;
SUPER ATHLETES CLUB BRANDS UNIVERSE CO., LTD. 709, EONJU-RO, GANGNAM-GU SEOUL Republic of Korea Sportswear, namely, running suits, athletic shirts, athletic uniform, sports jerseys, athletic pants; footwear; clothing, namely, jerseys, panties, shirts, T-shirts, hooded pullovers; money belts; climbing trousers; golf trousers; clothes for fishing, namely, fishing vests, fishing shirts, fishing pants, and fishing waders; outer-clothing, namely, suits, jackets, parkas, leggings, shorts, blue jeans; clothing for cycling, namely, cycling shoes, cycling shorts, cycling bib shorts, cycling caps, cycling gloves; swimsuits; under garments; shirts; socks; neckties; caps being headwear; gloves as clothing; belts for clothing; winter face masks being clothing, namely, knit face masks being headwear; waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof footwear, waterproof jackets, waterproof pants;
SUPER SMASH RICH AND ME, INC. 3090 E. 50TH ST. VERNON CA 90058 SPORTSWEAR;
SUPREME WEMCO, INC. 200 JAMES DRIVE EAST ST. ROSE LA 70087 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, TROUSERS, SWEATERS, SHORTS, KNIT SHIRTS, AND WOVEN SPORTSHIRTS; AND NECKWEAR;
SUPREME COURT Windchaser, Inc. 22312 Canaveras Mission Viejo CA 92691 sportswear; namely, jackets, pants, shorts, shirts and swimwear; headwear and footwear;
SURF ATTITUDE Jackson, Stanley Ray 1718 South Tyler Little Rock AR 72204 sportswear, namely shirts, shorts & swimwear;
SURF STARVED MILFELD, ROBERT L. 117 Sea Steppes Court Jupiter FL 33477 sportswear; namely, shirts, shorts, pants, hats; and swim attire; namely, bathing suits and bathing trunks;
SURFERS ALLIANCE SURFERS ALLIANCE, INC. UNIT E 3190 AIRPORT LOOP COSTA MESA CA 92626 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY T-SHIRTS, HATS AND SHORTS;THE MARK IS LINED FOR THE COLORS RED, BLUE AND GREEN.;
SURGERY JEANS CHO, EUN HYO 63-34, YEONGDEUNGPO-DONG 7-GA YEONGDEUNGPO-GU Seoul Republic of Korea Sportswear, namely, gym shorts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jogging suits, sweatbands; golf trousers; golf clothing, namely, golf shirt, golf shorts, golf underwear, coats, caps, socks; shorts; trousers for women; men's trousers; trousers; jeans; swimsuits for women;JEANS;
SWISS SIDE BALLARD, JEAN-PAUL WETTINGERSTRASSE 1 THALWIL 8800 Switzerland sportswear, namely, shirts and pants; clothing relating to cycling, namely, shirts and shorts; casual wear, namely, shirts and pants;bicycles; wheels for bicycles; rims for wheels of bicycles; [stationary cycles;] bicycle frames;SWISS;technological services, namely, research and/or design for sporting articles, such as bicycles, wheels for bicycles, rims for wheels of bicycles, cycles, bicycle frames, and sports clothing, such as T-shirts;
SWISS SIDE Cant, George Unit 3 31 Hawkesbury Avenue Dee Why NSW 2099 Australia sportswear, namely, shirts and pants; clothing relating to cycling, namely, shirts and shorts; casual wear, namely, shirts and pants;bicycles; wheels for bicycles; rims for wheels of bicycles; [stationary cycles;] bicycle frames;SWISS;technological services, namely, research and/or design for sporting articles, such as bicycles, wheels for bicycles, rims for wheels of bicycles, cycles, bicycle frames, and sports clothing, such as T-shirts;
TAF TAF Rooky Incorporated 454 Commercial Ave Palisades Park NJ 07650 sportswear, namely, jackets, shirts, pants and shorts;
TAHI MTA Industries Pty Ltd 2909 Tower 2 Southport Central 5 Lawson Street SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 Australia Sportswear; apparel (clothing, footwear, headgear);
TAKE NO PRISONERS Beachin' Wear Hawaii, Inc. 3444 James St. Honolulu HI 96815 sportswear; namely, T-shirts, hats, shorts, swimsuits;
TAKE OFF OFF-SHORE PRODUCTS, INC. C/O HOT SHOTS, INC., 1333 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10018 SPORTSWEAR;
TAMMY SPORTSWEAR CORPORATION OF AMERICA 6516 PAGE BLVD. ST. LOUIS 33 MO sportswear; namely, tops and bottoms;
TAMOTSU THE ELEGANCE OF UNDERSTATEMENT Tamotsu Inc. 214 West 39th Street, 3rd Floor New York NY 10018 sportswear, namely, dresses, T-shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, vests, sweaters, shorts, shirts and scarves; jackets and coats;
TEAM EFFECT B.D.M.C., Inc. 1412 Broadway New York NY 10018 sportswear, namely warm-up suits, body suits, T-shirts, shorts, pants, short sets consisting of T-shirts or jackets and shorts, jackets and sweaters;
TEAM FIN Team Fin 6 Hampton Circle Fairport NY 14450 sportswear, particularly clothing for the recreational exerciser;
TEAM FLORIDA Sunkissed Enterprise, Inc. 2140 Sunnydale Blvd. Clearwater FL 34624 sportswear; namely, T-shirts, tank tops, golf shirts, polo shirts, boxer shorts, running shorts, hats and visors;FLORIDA;
TEAM MULLIGAN Brooks, Timothy 66 Mountain Rest Rd New Paltz NY 12561 sportswear, clothing apparel, T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats;towels;
TEAM REALTREE SPARTAN-REALTREE PRODUCTS, INC. #7 3985 HAMILTON ROAD COLUMBUS GA 31904 sportswear; namely, caps, head covers, gloves, shirts, jackets and pants;
TEAMBAND Jersey Driven IP Suite 102 1175 NE 125th Street North Miami FL 33161 Sportswear, namely, sweatbands;TEAM BAND;BAND;
TEAMWORKS DE LONG SPORTSWEAR BOX 189 GRINNELL IA 50112 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, CAPS, SHIRTS, ATHLETIC UNIFORMS AND SHORTS;
TEAMWORKS DE LONG SPORTSWEAR BOX 189 GRINNELL IA 50112 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY, CAPS, SHIRTS, ATHLETIC UNIFORMS, AND SHORTS;
TECHUNTER CWGS GROUP 250 Parkway Drive, Suite 270 Lincolnshire IL 60069 Sportswear, Namely, Shirts and Pants;TECH HUNTER;
TEED OFF Quadri Enterprises 812 Chelsea Courts Valley CA 93065 sportswear, examples would be; T-shirts, cape/hats, shorts, jackets, button up shirts with collars, and pull over shirts with collars, the word and design will be either silkscreened or embroidered onto the clothing;
TEEHITI INKY DINKY, INC. #12 629 TERMINAL WAY COSTA MESA CA 92627 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY TEE-SHIRTS;
TENNIS FEET PAPARO, MICHAEL 4320 N.E. 21st Avenue Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308 sportswear, namely, men's, women's and children's casual shirts, pants, shorts, sweatpants and sweatshirts, socks, wrist bands, sweat bands athletic shoes and insoles therefor;TENNIS;
TENNIS MOM Cyrk, Inc. 14224 167th Avenue, S.E. Monroe WA sportswear;
TEREB FreeCom Communications, Inc. 4505 S. Wasatch Blvd. Salt Lake City UT 84124 sportswear, namely T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, hats, and jackets;
TERRAWEAR Court Casuals, Inc. 2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 205 Boca Raton FL 33431 sportswear, namely T-shirts, shirts, shorts, skirts, jackets, anoracks and pants for men, women and children;The English translation of the proposed mark TERRAWEAR is earthwear.;
THANK GOD FOR GOD Reiman, Joey 790 Marietta Street Atlanta GA 30318 Sportswear, namely, sweatshirts, shirts, hats, pants, and shorts; Children's and baby clothing, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, rompers and pajamas, underwear, pajamas, and jackets;
THAT SOUNDS GOOD SIZZLER RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 12731 WEST JEFF. BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90066 sportswear; namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps;restaurant services;
THAT'S SHAMELESS Shameless Chefs 479 Prospect Street Methuen MA 01844 Sportswear, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, hats, jackets, pants, and shorts and other clothing items;THAT IS SHAMELESS;
THE BEST IN SPORTS COVERAGE M.I. HEUBSCHMAN 2530 Superior Avenue Cleveland OH 44114 sportswear; namely, sweatshirts, shorts, pants, tank tops and T-shirts;
THE FLORIDA ORANGES Sherry Manufacturing Company, Inc. 3287-3321 N.W. 65th Street Miami FL 33147 SPORTSWEAR, NAMELY T-SHIRTS, SWEAT SHIRTS AND BEACH TOWELS;
THE FOOTBALL HEADS Footballhead Sports c/o Ronald A. Little 325 East 5th Lecompton KS 66050 sportswear, headgear, tee shirts, jackets, caps and advertising such goods;
THE FOUNDER Trond Urdahl Professor Dahlsgate 52 N-0260 Oslo Norway Sportswear, namely, tops, sweatshirts, shorts, socks, and pants;
THE GAMBLER'S DIE Same Seeds Different Winds Foundation 35 Laurel Road Pound Ridge NY 10576 Sportswear, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts; and Clothing, namely, shirts;
THE HOSS Sign, Robert P. 2512 Oak Manor Court Arlington TX 76012 sportswear, namely, T-shirts, polo shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, pants, shorts, and caps;
THE JOURNEY IS WITHIN Garrard, Laura E. 109 Lasalle Ct. Nashville TN 37205 Sportswear, namely shirts, sports shirts, t-shirts, hats, baseball caps, caps;
 

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Technical Examples
  1. A garment, such as an article of aquatic sportswear, that includes a torso-forming portion having a front surface and a rear surface, and which is provided with openings for the passage of the head, legs, and arms. The garment includes an opening in the form of a slit provided with a fastening mechanism, such as a slide fastener, for selectively opening and closing the slit. The slit and the slide fastener includes an essentially rectilinear main portion which extends into a curved end portion.