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Multi-use strips can be applied to a variety of articles to absorb perspiration and protect wearable articles. The strips generally comprise a liquid permeable outer sheet, an absorbent medium, and a backsheet. Applied to the backsheet can be a fastening adhesive. A peel sheet can be attached to the

Multi-use strips can be applied to a variety of articles to absorb perspiration and protect wearable articles. The strips generally comprise a liquid permeable outer sheet, an absorbent medium, and a backsheet. Applied to the backsheet can be a fastening adhesive. A peel sheet can be attached to the backsheet that can be removed immediately prior to attaching the strip on a article. Other embodiments include attaching multi-use strip to a Velcro strip. In addition, embodiments include the distribution of a roll of material that can be cut to a desired length or provided in pre-cut stacks of the absorbent strips.

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1. An absorbent article, comprising:a layered strip with a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately three to eight inches, the layered strip having: an absorbent medium for absorbing moisture; a moisture impe

1. An absorbent article, comprising:a layered strip with a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately three to eight inches, the layered strip having: an absorbent medium for absorbing moisture; a moisture impervious backsheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium and a second side provided with a fastener, for attaching the strip to a wearable item; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium and a second side making contact with a human body wearing the item, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 2. The article of claim 1, wherein the layered strip further has a peel sheet attached to the backsheet.3. The article of claim 1, wherein the layered strip is applied to a head covering device.4. The article of claim 1, wherein the layered strip is applied to an article of clothing.5. The article of claim 1, wherein the layered strip is applied to an article of sports equipment.6. The article of claim 1, wherein said fastener is comprised of a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip.7. The article of claim 1, wherein the layered strip is rectangular in shape.8. A absorbent article, comprising:a roll of perspiration absorbing layered material with a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately one to twenty feet, wherein the layered material contains: an absorbent medium for absorbing perspiration; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side, the outer side provided with a fastener for attaching the strip to the wearable item; a peel sheet attached to the backsheet; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium and a second side making contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick perspiration from the human body to the absorbent medium. 9. The article of claim 8, wherein a strip is cut from the roll.10. The article of claim 9, wherein the strip is applied to a forehead region of a head covering device.11. The article of claim 9, wherein the layered strip is applied to an article of clothing.12. The article of claim 9, wherein the layered strip is applied to an article of sports equipment.13. The article of claim 9, wherein the strip is rectangular in shape.14. An absorbent article, comprising:a roll of perspiration absorbing layered material with a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately one to twenty feet, wherein the layered material contains: an absorbent medium for absorbing perspiration; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side provided with a fastener comprising a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip attached to a wearable item; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium and a second side making contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 15. An absorbent article, comprising:a stack of rectangular layered strips, wherein the rectangular shaped strips have a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately three to eight inches, wherein each of the rectangular layered strips contains: an absorbent medium for absorbing moisture; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side provided with a fastener comprising a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip; a peel sheet attached to the backsheet; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium and a second side making contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 16. The article of claim 15, wherein one rectangular layered strip is applied to a forehead region of a head covering device.17. The article of claim 15, wherein one rectangular layered strip is applied to an article of clothing.18. The article of claim 15, wherein one rectangular layered strip is applied to an article of sports equipment.19. An absorbent article, comprising:a stack of rectangular layered strips, wherein the rectangular shaped strips have a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately three to eight inches, wherein each of the rectangular layered strips contains: an absorbent medium for absorbing moisture; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side provided with a fastener comprising a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side in contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick the moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 20. A method of absorbing perspiration from a person's head, comprising the steps of:removing a peel layer of an absorbent strip, said absorbent strip comprising: an absorbent medium for absorbing perspiration; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side provided with a fastener; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side in contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture to the absorbent medium; and affixing the absorbent strip to a rim of a head covering device with the fastener. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the absorbent strip is rectangular in shape.22. A method of absorbing perspiration from a person's head, comprising the steps of:affixing a fibrous layer of an absorbent strip to a hook layer of a head covering device, said absorbent strip comprising: an absorbent medium for absorbing perspiration; a moisture impervious backsheet having two sides, an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side provided with a fastener comprising a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip; and a liquid permeable outer sheet having an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side in contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the absorbent strip is rectangular in shape.24. An article, comprising:a strip with a width dimension in the range of approximately one-quarter to at most two inches and a length dimension in the range of approximately three to eight inches, the strip having: an absorbent medium for absorbing moisture; a liquid impervious backsheet having a first side attached to the absorbent medium, and a second side having a fastener; and liquid permeable outer sheet having an inner side attached to the absorbent medium and an outer side in contact with a human body, said outer sheet composed of woven fabric to wick moisture from the human body to the absorbent medium. 25. The article of claim 24, wherein the strip further has a peel sheet attached to the fastener which includes an adhesive.26. The article of claim 25, wherein the strip is applied to a head covering device.27. The article of claim 26, wherein the strip is applied to an article of clothing.28. The article of claim 26, wherein the strip is applied to an article of sports equipment.29. The article of claim 25, wherein said fastener is comprised of a fibrous material that can attach to a hook fastener strip.30. The article of claim 25, wherein the strip is rectangular in shape.31. The article of claim 25, wherein the absorbent medium is cotton.