J-Wear is a line of clothing designed for use by astronauts during space missions

Space exploration

Space exploration is the use of space technology to explore outer space. Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights and by robotic spacecraft....

. It includes underwear, shirts, pants and socks. The clothing is anti-bacterial

Antiseptic

Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction...

, water-absorbent, odor-eliminating, antistatic, and flame retardant

Flame retardant

Flame retardants are chemicals used in thermoplastics, thermosets, textiles and coatings that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. These can be separated into several different classes of chemicals:...

. Its made from cotton and polyester, and is seamless.

The clothes were designed by textile experts at the Women’s University in Tokyo.

External links

• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) handout showing J-Wear clothing