Layers of the spacesuit

The flexible parts of the suit are made from 16 layers of material that performs different functions.

• The cooling garment makes up the first three layers.
• The bladder layer is filled with gas to create proper body pressure and holds the oxygen for breathing.
• The next layer holds the bladder layer.
• The ripstop liner is a tear-resistant layer.
• The subsequent layers act as insulation.
• The outer layer reflects heat from the sunlight and is made of a fabric that blends three kinds of threads: One provides water resistance, one is made from bullet-proof vest material, the last is fire resistant.