Protective clothing

Abstract

Described herein are new and improved devices, systems, and methods for providing protective clothing and other like garments. The protective clothing can comprise an outer layer and an under layer. The outer layer and under layer can each comprise a plurality of protective plates. The protective plates of the outer layer can be configured to move over and between the protective plates of the under layer, and vice versa, to provide a wide range of motion and flexibility to a wearer without compromising protection.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An article of protective clothing comprising:
 an under layer having a plurality of protective plates; and   an outer layer having a plurality of protective plates;   wherein the protective plates of the under layer and the protective plates of the outer layer substantially cover an area of the body of a wearer when the wearer wears the article; and   wherein at least one protective plate of the outer layer moves relative to at least one protective plate of the under layer when the wearer moves.   
     
     
         2 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the under layer and the outer layer are integrated. 
     
     
         3 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 2 , wherein the under layer and the outer layer are attached proximate a neck area of the article. 
     
     
         4 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the under layer and the outer layer are separate. 
     
     
         5 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a vest. 
     
     
         6 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a shirt. 
     
     
         7 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the article comprises pants. 
     
     
         8 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein at least one protective plate of the outer layer comprises graphene. 
     
     
         9 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein at least one protective plate of the outer layer comprises a ceramic. 
     
     
         10 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein at least one protective plate of the outer layer is disposed in a pocket of the outer layer. 
     
     
         11 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein at least one protective plate of the under layer is integrated into the under layer. 
     
     
         12 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 1 , wherein at least one protective plate is positioned to cover the pectoral area of the wearer and at least one protective plate is positioned to cover the abdominal area of the wearer. 
     
     
         13 . An article of protective clothing comprising:
 an under layer having a first protective plate and second protective plate with a gap therebetween; and   an outer layer having a third protective plate, the outer layer configured to be worn on top of the under layer, and the third protective plate covering an area of the body of a wearer that is disposed under the gap when the wearer wears the under layer and the outer layer.   
     
     
         14 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 13 , wherein the third protective plate is configured to cover the area of the body of the wearer that is disposed under the gap when the wearer moves such that the third protective plate moves over the first protective plate and the second protective plate. 
     
     
         15 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 13 , wherein the third protective plate is configured to slide over the first protective plate and second protective plate. 
     
     
         16 . The article of protective clothing of  claim 13 , wherein the first protective plate is configured to slide under the third protective plate. 
     
     
         17 . A protective article comprising:
 an under layer having a plurality of protective plates and configured to be worn by a wearer; and   an outer layer having a plurality of protective plates, the outer layer attached to the under layer, and the outer layer configured to be worn by the wearer;   wherein at least one plate of the outer layer and at least one plate of the under layer cover an area of the body of the wearer; and   wherein the plates of the outer layer are configured to move over and between the plates of the under layer.   
     
     
         18 . The protective article of  claim 17 , wherein at least one protective plate of the under layer is configured to cover the pectoral area of the wearer. 
     
     
         19 . The protective article of  claim 17 , wherein the outer layer comprises a stretchable and breathable material. 
     
     
         20 . The protective article of  claim 17 , wherein the outer layer comprises at least one pocket, and at least one protective plate of the plurality of protective plates of the outer layer is disposed at least partially within the pocket.