Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA uniforms — and they come with air-conditioned jackets

Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA uniforms — and they come with air-conditioned jackets

By fijivillage
Thursday 15/07/2021
cbsnews.com

Olympians concerned about the oppressive heat and humidity of summers in Japan can chill out — Ralph Lauren has a solution for that.

The iconic American brand unveiled Team USA's opening ceremony parade uniform on Wednesday, featuring a new wearable technology it calls "RL Cooling." The team's jackets are designed with a self-regulating temperature cooling device — basically, a personal air-conditioner to wear during what is expected to be one of the hottest-ever Games.

The not-yet-announced flag-bearers will wear a unique white denim jacket equipped with the cooling technology during the Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies, which will feature few athletes and no fans as Japan continues to battle the pandemic. All Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes will eventually receive the cooling jackets after the ceremony.

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According to the brand, the device monitors and optimizes the wearer's temperature, activating a system when the wearer is overheated that creates a "cooling sensation" that is long-lasting, regardless of the outside temperature. The battery-powered device is placed on the back of the jacket, blasting the wearer's neck with cold air in a similar way to how computers are kept cool.

According to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy, personal thermal management systems may have the potential to reduce the need for mass cooling units, which are extremely energy-intensive and environmentally destructive. Ralph Lauren first began exploring the technology for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, where athletes wore heated jackets.

The opening ceremony outfits feature a navy blazer, striped t-shirt, printed scarf, a striped belt, denim pants and matching shoes. The closing ceremony look includes a white drawstring jacket, a white Polo shirt and white denim pants.

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Both outfits come with face masks.

Every item is made in the U.S. and uses sustainable processes and materials, including a dying process that uses less water, chemicals and energy and fabric made from recycled plastic water bottles.

"Following a year marked by isolation and strife, this summer's Games are a true testament to the resiliency of the human spirit and the universal power of sport to energize and unite the world," said Lauren. "As we come together to celebrate and compete, we must also embrace our responsibility to protect the planet we all call home."

[Source: cbsnews.com]

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