Virgin Galactic, a spaceflight company within Virgin group, and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas’ label Y-3, are teaming up to create apparel fit for space.
Astronauts will trial the apparel during Virgin Galactic’s flight test program, to ensure the suits are practical to wear while piloting a commercial space flight, according to a statement issued by the two companies.
Tailored for comfort, flight suits will be constructed using 3D-engineered patterns and use advanced fabrics such as Nomex – a heat-resistant material made from strong synthetic fibers.
Some of the apparel will be available to the airline’s passengers in the future.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the prototypes.