95.73.7

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Sporting Life_25 Left to right P92.42.20 (swimsuit), 82.153.59 (bikini), 83.91.2 (black cut out suit), 82.153.57 (criss cross swimsuit), 93.159.67 (black and white swimsuit), P91.56.13 (cap and bag case), 90.89.1 (orange and red swimsuit), 90.62.1 (purple and yellow swimsuit), 93.56.3 (tie dye swimsuit), 85.96.9 (tank suit), 90.35.1 (bikini), 2000.42.1 (shoes case), P90.59.1 (ensemble with hat), 76.69.6 (black ensemble hidden), 2006.36.1 (black jacket ensemble), 94.126.1 (pink dress), 95.73.7 (top and shorts hidden), 2011.12.1 (unitard swimsuit)

Sporting Life_29 Left to right 2006.36.1 (black ensemble), 94.126.1 (pink dress), 95.73.7 (top and shorts), 2011.12.1 (unitard swimsuit)

Sporting Life_28 Left to right 90.35.1 (bikini), 2000.42.1 (shoes case), P90.59.1 (ensemble with hat), 76.69.6 (black ensemble hidden), 2006.36.1 (black jacket ensemble), 94.126.1 (pink dress), 95.73.7 (top and shorts hidden), 2011.12.1 (unitard swimsuit)

Object: Man's diving set

Brand: Patagonia, Inc.

Date: 1995

Medium: Black synthetic rubber and navy nylon knit

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Patagonia, Inc.

Object number: 95.73.7

DescriptionMan's Core Temp diving set in black synthetic rubber and navy blue nylon knit: short sleeve scuba top with high neck, and knee length trunks

Label Text:Neoprene was first used to make wetsuits in 1952. Waterproof and breathable, neoprene is warm, and helps improve performance by maintaining the body’s core temperature in the water. Although neoprene itself is flexible, the strategic use of light nylon in this example would have enhanced a wearer’s range of motion.

In Collection(s)

Menswear
1990s

Exhibitions:

Sporting Life
Expedition: Fashion from the Extreme