NASA Space Suit Material Swatch unisex mid-calf length

mid-calf length

the Space Shuttle fleet was scheduled to be retired

Waist 56-58"

Printed using high quality enhanced matte archival paper and archival inks

this piece features a vintage style closure and will add a mid-century flair to any outfit

NASA Space Suit Material Swatch unisex mid-calf lengthBeta cloth is a fireproof material woven from teflon coated glass fibers. It was developed by NASA and the Owens Corning Corporation for use as the outer layer of the Apollo space suits and in flight garments worn by the astronauts. After the tragic Apollo 1 fire, NASA minimized the use of any flammable materials in space flight, including space suits. Starting with Apollo 7, even the mission patch, NASA insignia, US flag, and name tag used on each