New 'diapers' for astronauts

Japanese cosmologists are being used to experiment with odorless "internal medicine", called J-ware, invented by Tokyo's textile experts.

Researcher Yoshiko Taya said the clothes were designed with the ability to 'kill' bacteria, absorb water, protect the body and dry quickly. In addition, they can resist fire and static electricity.

However, comfort and fashion are not mentioned. Taya also said it is working with manufacturers Toray Industries and Goldwin Inc. to put the necessary chemicals into this material.

J-ware may help reduce the amount of clothing astronauts have to wear out of space, where there are no laundry facilities. Moreover, the transportation of goods to orbit is very expensive, so the odorless, disposable clothes that can be used weekly will help countries save significantly.

Tourists wear a special type of underwear.Photo: Reuters

The Japanese space agency plans to produce such suits for NASA and other space partners when it successfully tests.

Koji Yanagawa, an official from the Japanese Space Exploration Agency, said: 'Our astronauts can wear these pants for more than a week. With a special sweat-absorbing feature, the wearer does not need to wash and dry '.

Astronaut Wakata, who just returned from the international space station ISS last week, said: 'This kind of clothes is quite effective. I don't see anyone complaining, so far everything is fine. '