Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the surface of the moon in July 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex. Each suit was made from 21 layers of fabric, custom sewn by seamstresses who normally made bras and girdles for the company. This fascinating book explores the softer side of space travel, showing how Playtex's design triumphed over the armor-like spacesuits designed by military contractors and favored by NASA engineers. In 21 chapters, this far-ranging book covers the influence of fashion, science, and image on the now iconic spacesuit design. 380 pages. Measures 9.2" x 7.1" x 1.0". Imported. ALL SALES ARE FINAL ON CLEARANCE ITEMS; NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES.