Under Armour recently revealed space clothing which was designed to be worn under the spacesuits of passengers on Virgin Galactic flights. In order to create the space clothing Under Armour made slight alterations to its UA Rush material, which is a fabric that is infused with minerals. Under Armour currently uses a similar fabric for athletic clothing, and it states that the material will help regulate temperature and deal with sweat.
Under Armour states that all of its space clothing went through a number of different tests with pilots, spaceship engineers as well as medical professionals.
The clothing features dark blue colors that contrast with gold and the gold colors take inspiration from sunlight rays. The boots feature a slim design, which is derived from the footwear of racecar drivers.
Lightweight Space Gear
Under Armour Designed Space Clothing for Virgin Galactic Passengers
Trend Themes
1. Space Clothing for Tourists - The space tourism industry can explore creating innovative and comfortable clothing for tourists to wear during spaceflights.
2. Adapting Athletic Clothing for Space - Companies can look into adapting athletic clothing, like Under Armour's UA Rush material, for use in space clothing to regulate body temperature and deal with sweat.
3. Fashion for Space Travel - The fashion industry can explore the intersection of style and function for space clothing, taking inspiration from racecar driver footwear and incorporating colors inspired by sunlight rays.
Industry Implications
1. Space Tourism - Companies in the space tourism industry can market themselves by providing innovative and comfortable clothing for tourists to wear during spaceflights.
2. Athletic Clothing - Athletic clothing companies can explore the adaptation of their materials for space use to regulate body temperature and deal with sweat.
3. Fashion - Fashion designers can explore the use of style and function in space clothing, taking inspiration from racecar driver footwear and incorporating colors inspired by sunlight rays.