blank space is n’t just the next frontier for human geographic expedition — patently wearable brand are also looking towards the heaven . Today , Adidas disclose that itsY-3 brandwill be working with Virgin Galactic to project not only the astronaut pilot ’s flying - suits , but the outfits for everyone at Spaceport America . ( For those not intimate with the stigma , Y-3is a fashion collaboration between Adidas and designer Yohji Yamamoto . )
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The pilot ’s flight - suit let on today at Spaceport America in New Mexico is just a epitome , but it was made using the same technology and modern manufacturing techniques that the rest of the short letter will utilize .
The flight - lawsuit is made from Nomex Meta Aramid , which is a material very similar to kevlar . It keep on some of the smoke - proof textile ’s rigidity , but is considerably more pliant . So while it will help support a pilot ’s induct attitude during long flight and commission , it will still be comfortable enough to wear while posture in a cockpit for time of day on close .
The boots that Y-3 develop are just as impressive . Made from similarly firm but lightweight Nomex cloth and raw leather , the iron heel have enhanced clutches on the soles and exceptional heel inserts for absorbing shock and impacts during rough flight . Though they ’re still epitome , the kick will actually be tested by cosmonaut pilots during coming Virgin Galactic test escape so that they can provide valuable feedback on their design before it ’s nail down .
On a less technical level , Adidas ’ Y-3 will also be responsible for for designing the uniforms for passengers take their first flights to the bound of quad , as well as for the earth crew and other operations personnel at Spaceport America .
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