The Apollo A7L 'Moon Suit' replica from ESProduction is now available and is exclusive only at The Space Store for purchase. The suit is a detailed replica of the iconic A7L "Moon Suit" worn by Apollo astronauts as they walked on the moon during Project Apollo. The suit is designed to be comfortable and durable to be worn for any occasion or event.
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The Apollo A7L suit replica is the second in a line of limited ESProduction produced space suits based on the WonderWorks molds, patterns and designs. The Apollo suit includes the space suit itself, Apollo boots, gloves, backpack, "Snoopy cap" and helmet. The suit features heavy weight breathable cotton with overlocked seams, computer numerical control (CNC) machined cuffs and chest fittings, a helmet constructed from high impact thermoformed acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) as well as a number of authentic details referenced from actual Apollo A7L suits produced by NASA.
With several months in design and production, each component was designed and produced to surpass all Apollo replica suits on the market in this price range.
Suit Features: [list][*][b]Suit Construction[/b]: Heavy weight breathable cotton with overlocked edges throughout, Thread is either double thick Cover Stitch threading or Industry standard Gutermann.
[*][b]Snoopy Cap[/b]: Upholstery foam is installed in "ear cups" and can be washed with complete cap. Elastic chin strap makes this a "one size fits all". Only the white fabric is a "four way stretch" to keep the fit and finish clean on everyone.
[*][b]Gloves[/b]: Heavy weight Denim Sewn and overlocked to Knit grey over-gloves. Inner gloves are sturdy Latex dipped Knit construction and are readily replaceable. Boning is attached at both seams to keep the Gauntlet up.
[*][b]Boots[/b]: Custom Pigmented cast urethane boot lower. Bonded upper cloth with Barge, an Industrial shoe makers contact cement. Double snaps for upper strap to adjust. Boots are meant to be worn with your own shoes for a more comfortable fit. The boots have a full bottom with blue tread. Nylon webbing adjustable strap is "sewn" through urethane lower with leather binding thread.
[*][b]Helmet[/b]: Constructed of High Impact Thermo Formed ABS Visor is Thermo-formed Poly(methyl methacrylate) This Helmet mold was designed specifically for The Space store.
[*][b]Backpack[/b]: The Backpack's filler is constructed of EPS Foam and is easily removable.
[*][b]Fittings[/b]: Chest fitting are CNC machined from Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum and anodized, than fitted with 30 LBS Rare Earth Magnets.[/list] Wrist cuffs are CNC machined and fitted with easily replaceable 40 LBS Low profile Zip Ties
Extra long legs to accommodate the tallest person and can be trimmed as necessary (legs are to be slipped into Space Boots)
Industrial Nickel Plated brass snaps will not accidentally come undone.
Cleaning Instructions: Machine wash COLD for suit, gloves, snoopy cap, helmet cover, backpack. Remove all chest fittings and "fillers in Pockets" from suit before wash. Remove rubber gloves from costume outers before wash. Remove filler from backpack before wash. Hand wash warm for boots. Do not use bleach. Keep electronics away from chest pieces, they contain Rare Earth Magnets. Visor is Acrylic and can be polished if any scratching occurs.
The copyrighted suits are designed solely for personal use and collection -- they may not be used for film, TV, advertising or any other commercial use. Similar suits can be rented for such purposes from WonderWorks.