The Axiom Space x Prada LCVG is Worn Under the AxEMU
Michael Hemsworth — June 9, 2026 — Tech
References: axiomspace & hiconsumption
The Axiom Space x Prada LCVG is a collaborative inner layer for the AxEMU spacesuit that's engineered to be worn by astronauts to maximize comfort as well as heat management.
The Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) was developed by engineered knitting and 3D modeling from Prada, and features specialized fibers that are suited for repeated wear over the course of long space missions. The garment tackles heat management by allowing a series of tubes to be positioned throughout that will pump in cold water. This is of particular relevance at the lunar South Pole where the temperature difference between the sunlight and the shadow can be as much as 400-degrees.
The Axiom Space x Prada LCVG will be used during the NASA Artemis IV mission.
Image Credit: Axiom Space x Prada
The Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) was developed by engineered knitting and 3D modeling from Prada, and features specialized fibers that are suited for repeated wear over the course of long space missions. The garment tackles heat management by allowing a series of tubes to be positioned throughout that will pump in cold water. This is of particular relevance at the lunar South Pole where the temperature difference between the sunlight and the shadow can be as much as 400-degrees.
The Axiom Space x Prada LCVG will be used during the NASA Artemis IV mission.
Image Credit: Axiom Space x Prada
Trend Themes
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Mission-grade Fashion — Luxury design expertise is moving into astronaut equipment, blending brand-led craftsmanship with extreme-environment performance standards.
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Liquid-cooling Wearables — Embedded cooling networks are turning base-layer garments into active thermal systems for space, defense, industrial, and medical settings.
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3d-knit Technical Garments — Digital knitting and 3D modeling are enabling tailored, durable apparel structures that reduce bulk while improving comfort in demanding conditions.
Industry Implications
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Space Technology — Commercial spaceflight is creating demand for specialized human-support systems that merge engineering precision with ergonomic design.
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Performance Apparel — Athletic and occupational apparel markets are increasingly shaped by mission-tested materials that regulate temperature during prolonged wear.
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Advanced Materials — Fiber science gains new relevance as reusable, high-resilience textiles become essential for long-duration exploration and harsh-environment applications.
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