Garment Closure System

Abstract

A garment having a ventilated garment closure system including a vented zipper is provided. A first flap is disposed on a first side of a vented zipper, and a second flap disposed on a second side of the vented zipper.

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         22 . A method for ventilating a motor vehicle jacket at a location of a weather-resistant barrier, the method comprising: releasing a front closure on the jacket to expose a ventilated region; expanding a diameter of the jacket while keeping the jacket closed. 
     
     
         23 . The method of claim  21 , further comprising: providing the weather-resistant barrier by overlapping a first flap and a second flap on an interior surface of the jacket. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 22 , further comprising: releasing the first and second overlapped flaps; and securing the first flap and the second flap at separate locations on the interior surface of the jacket along opposite sides of the front closure. 
     
     
         25 . The method of claim  21 , wherein expanding the diameter of the jacket while keeping the jacket closed further comprises securing the ventilated region. 
     
     
         26 . The method of claim  21 , wherein expanding the diameter of the jacket while keeping the jacket closed further comprises uncompressing the ventilated region into an extended position.