Each garment sketch consists of a basic style outline, and includes position of battery pockets and a power pack pocket (noted as 'P' on the drawing). The base layer is designed to decrease areas of 'double fabric' to reduce heat and bunching. The 'x' and dotted line in the center of the abdominal area indicates an access point to reach the patient driveline. Because the drive line can exit the abdominal cavity in multiple locations the access area has to be both large enough to open and reach the driveline, but small enough to not cause disruption or discomfort while wearing the garment. The idea of having the base layer attached to the fashion layer is to provide the support of the base layer in holding/managing the equipment, while having the fashion layer designed and fabricated to lay over the equipment without puckering or stretching out of shape. Most existing LVAD garments on the market are strictly a base layer concept, which then introduces the difficult task of finding an outer garment that fits over the equipment appropriately while simultaneously maintaining the needs of the wearer. The idea of having the two layers built together is intended to remove this challenge.