When we wrote about Ministry of Supply‘s performance office wear shirts we didn’t expect them to be as big of a hit as they turned out to be. The concept of combining performance fabrics with business wear really resonated with our readers. Now, Ministry of Supply has told us about their next project, a shirt made from phase change materials. Not only that, but they are launching it through Kickstarter, which we have found is a great way to crowd source start up costs for a project.
This new Apollo shirt is made from a Phase Change Material developed for use in NASA space suits. The material offers you heat management. The concept behind the fabric is that it stores body heat when you’re hot and releases it later as conditions cool. Additionally, it provides moisture management properties and odor control. It’s also wrinkle free and machine wash. What’s more, the Apollo is Made in the USA!
Get in on the action at Kickstarter.
Tags: Kicksterter, Ministry of Supply
Pledged $95 for the Apollo shirt. It’s a steal if the shirt is really wrinkle free and doesn’t turn in to a hot trash bag after you starch it and wear a tie in the heat.
We’ll see what the weave looks like and if it looks acceptable for a serious business environment. At least someone is trying though!
This is nothing short of amazing. I suddenly wish I had a job that required suits, or at least a button-up and tie, so I had an excuse to buy the weeks worth of shirts. Pledged at $95