Skeleton - Clothing

The skeleton clothing or bodysuit has a streamlined look. This unrestrictive suit is also used in skiing, bobsleigh, and luge. Skeleton suits are available in two forms – all-yearlong attire and winter attire. The weight of a year-round bodysuit is 190gsm, or 5.5 oz, and a winter suit is 300gsm or 9 oz. The only difference in winter bodysuits is that they have microfleece lining for additional warmth.

Manufacturing of Skeleton Clothing 

The manufactures used lycra, poly-cotton, and other recycled skin-friendly blends of fabric. All suites come with silver-ion tech that acts as an anti-odour causing element and has layers to decrease fiction. They have front or back zip made of YKK zips or plastics that can be customised. Another feature that can be customised is the padding on the areas like the gusset, knee, and elbow. The suit has silicone grip trims, ankle stirrups, cuff thumbholes, and hood and wrist loops. 

Standard Skeleton Clothing

As per the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, here the specification of skeleton clothing: 

• Short sleeves and short pants are not allowed for training and race suits. 
• The race suit should not have aerodynamic elements. 
• The fabric used in manufacturing the suit should be uncoated.