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Vollebak dreams of life on Mars with most advanced gear yet

25/03/2022
Vollebak dreams of life on Mars with most advanced gear yet

UK brand Vollebak has unveiled its most complex and advanced gear yet, designed to “work on Earth, Mars and rockets in between”.

The Mars Jacket and Mars Pants are both built with ballistics-grade nylon, originally designed to protect soldiers from flying debris and shrapnel. The material is durable, tough and tear-resistant, and has a high-tenacity filament-like fibre, making it look utilitarian.

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