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Adidas teamed up with Virgin Galactic to make astronomically cool 'spacewear'

Drake Baer

2016-01-25T19:45:00Z

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If you're going into space, you might as well look good, right?

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That's the idea behind the new "spacewear" partnership between Virgin Galactic and Y-3, Adidas's futuristic fashion label.

Here's a look.

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Virgin Galactic head of design Adam Wells (left) and Y-3 senior design director Lawrence Midwood debuted three prototype suits at Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic's New Mexico launching station.

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The three suits — including the one pictured here in front of Spaceport America — are mostly made of Nomex, a super-tough, flame-resistant fabric similar to Kevlar body armor.

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Rather than the bright reds that are usually found on Virgin branded gear, the spacewear is made up of different black textures.

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With zippers running down the length of the suit.

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The blue Virgin logo on the boot tongues gives the uniforms a drop of color. Inside, Adidas' AdiPRENE insoles ensure comfort.

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Adidas says that the prototype suits are ready to be worn on test flights.

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The prototype 'will ensure comfort, functionality and support for the pilots of the world’s first commercial space flights,' Midwood said in a statement.

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Our take: They look like jumpsuits fit for your favorite DJ. Or a fashion-forward space pilot.

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