From a textile perspective, what are the “Made in China” and “black technologies” featured in the Rio Olympics?

The Rio Olympics have not yet opened, and the hastily completed stadiums, unreliable accommodation conditions in the Olympic Village and Rio’s poor security situation have become the focus of media attention. Will “this Olympics” work? Is it reliable? Seriously, if you want to talk about something reliable in the Rio Olympics, you have to talk about the ubiquitous “Made in China” and “black technology”.

Note: The following only looks at the Olympics from a textile perspective

“Made in China” for the Olympic Games

Air conditioners, clothing, and national flags are provided by Chinese companies

“Made in China” appears almost everywhere in the Rio Olympics. Even the Rio Olympics mascots “Vinicius” and “Tom” and commemorative badges are produced by Beijing Huajiang Cultural Development.

As for the clothing of the Olympic torch relay bearers, as well as the professional sports equipment of the medical staff, service personnel and other staff of the conference, peripheral products such as headscarves, hats, scarves, light sticks and cheerleading supplies at the venue are also almost all made by the famous Chinese sports brand 361° All arranged.

The volleyball net posts and referee chairs for the Olympic volleyball competition are products of China’s “Jinling Sports”, and the weightlifting competition equipment is produced by a Hebei company called “Botou Zhang Hole Barbell Company”.

More importantly, no matter which country wins the top three in any competition, the national flags that will be raised on the podium are all “Made in China”. It is reported that the national flags come from Wuyi Jinyu Home Textile Industrial Company.

The “black technology” of the Olympic Games

Philadelphia University develops antibacterial sportswear

The New York Times previously reported that a super virus appeared in the waters of some offshore events in the Rio Olympics. Therefore, water sports athletes need safe ways to protect themselves. Therefore, Philadelphia University in the United States has developed a special antibacterial sportswear to provide protection for American athletes. Although this kind of sportswear cannot protect against all types of viruses, it can at least prevent some bacteria and viruses from invading athletes’ bodies.

Nike AeroSwift and AeroBlade technology

Nike will bring a new textile technology to the Olympics that could help track and field athletes improve their speed. It is said that these small nodes distributed on sportswear can reduce air resistance. The AeroSwift series is sportswear, while the AeroBlade is assistive devices such as armbands or leggings. After all, for 100-meter athletes, even if they can improve their performance by one-tenth of a second, it can determine the gold medal.

Ralph Lauren glow-in-the-dark jacket

Ralph Lauren specially prepared this glow-in-the-dark jacket for the U.S. team at the opening ceremony. Team USA representatives were able to not only showcase their fashion brands to the world, but also have some retro flair.

Information sources: Economic Daily, Xinhuanet, Textile Herald Compilation and editing: Printing and dyeing online communication