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  2. Pressure suit - Wikipedia

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    A U-2 pilot suit. A pressure suit is a protective suit worn by high-altitude pilots who may fly at altitudes where the air pressure is too low for an unprotected person to survive, even when breathing pure oxygen at positive pressure. Such suits may be either full-pressure (e.g., a space suit) or partial-pressure (as used by aircrew).

  3. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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    Compression garment. Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling attire comprising a jersey, bib shorts and gloves. Compression garments are pieces of clothing that fit tightly around the skin. In medical contexts, compression garments provide support for people who have to stand for long periods or have poor circulation.

  4. Mechanical counterpressure suit - Wikipedia

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    The image shows the complete multi-layer suit and positive-pressure helmet, lacking only the backpack. (taken c. 1971) A mechanical counterpressure (MCP) suit, partial pressure suit, direct compression suit, or space activity suit (SAS) is an experimental spacesuit which applies stable pressure against the skin by means of skintight elastic ...

  5. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Compression stockings. Compression stockings (Flight Socks, Support Bandage) are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders [1] such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb.

  6. Dry suit - Wikipedia

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    The dry suit is a form of exposure suit, a garment worn to protect the user from adverse environmental conditions.The two most common purposes are to insulate the wearer against excessive heat loss, and to isolate the wearer from direct contact with a liquid environment during immersion or repeated multi-directional contact with bulk liquids or spray.

  7. History of competitive swimwear - Wikipedia

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    Even men wore one-piece swimsuits covering the body from hips to shoulders up to the 1940s. [5] In 1928, Speedo introduced their racerback silk suit that was optimized to fit the body shape. [6] [7] It uncovered the shoulder blades, which almost resulted in disqualification of Clare Dennis at the 1932 Olympics, [8] but became a norm by 1936. [9]