The uniforms Team USA will wear for the opening ceremonies at the Olympics in Beijing were unveiled Thursday and offer special new features.
The jackets include a special honeycomb-like fabric layer that expands or contracts in response to changes in temperature, but does not need any wires or batteries, The Associated Press reported. The technology used at previous Olympic Games required batteries.
Ralph Lauren announced the debut of the uniforms by sharing a photo of four-time Olympic snowboarder Shaun White in the opening ceremony jacket.
.@TeamUSA takes on the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games 2022
— Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) January 20, 2022
Four-time Olympic Snowboarder & #RLxTeamUSA athlete #ShaunWhite debuts in the official #TeamUSA Opening Ceremony Jacket as he prepares for the #WinterOlympics
Explore more: https://t.co/diLTlsg68k#WinterParalympics pic.twitter.com/2pVdlmDKtA
The female uniform features red boots and red fleece pants with predominantly navy jackets, while the men’s jackets are mostly white, The Associated Press reported. Both uniforms include navy knit beanies, navy gloves, and masks.
The team’s closing ceremony uniforms, which feature a buffalo plaid design, were previously announced in October, the AP reported.
The Winter Olympics begin Feb. 4 in Beijing, China.
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