Core Record |
| Title |
The Power Suit vest |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Date |
2008 |
| Description |
The Power Suit™ vest, ladies model, is black with blue sides and sleeveless, and dates from the 2000s. It closes with a front zip and is designed to hold weights of up to 20lbs to add resistance in fitness training. It is made of Stomatex(R) a biomimetic material that imitates the process of transpiration used by leaves. Made of a non-porous polyester, the membrane is patterned with dome-shaped chambers, each with a tiny pore in the centre, which flex and stretch with the movement of the body. As a result excess heat and perspiration are pumped out of the small pores and drier cooler air enters at a pace in keeping with the pace of activity, creating a constant micro climate between the fabric and the skin. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 005876 |
| Dimensions |
height 495mm, width 465mm, depth 30mm |
| Materials |
plastic, polyester, Stomatex - trade name, Stomatex (R) is a form of polyester and forms the lining of the vest |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
extruded fibre, woven material, machine stitched seams |
| Object Type |
vest |
