Debuts a wearable technology concept that regulates body temperature
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) today unveiled Team USA�s Opening Ceremony Parade Uniform and debuted RL COOLING, a state-of-the-art wearable technology. The technology is a self-regulating temperature cooling device that will be worn by Team USAs flag bearer during the Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremony Parades. Ralph Lauren developed the innovative system exclusively for Team USA.
Through the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Ralph Lauren celebrates Americas pioneering spirit and tradition, while embracing modernity and innovation — and it is with that ethos in mind that we approached the development of the RL COOLING technology, said David Lauren, Chief Branding and Innovation Officer? & Vice Chairman of the Board, Ralph Lauren Corporation. Recognizing Tokyos summer heat, we sought to develop a solution for Team USA that fuses fashion and functionallowing them to look and feel their best on one of the worlds biggest stages.
The RL COOLING system is seamlessly integrated into the garment and disperses heat from the wearers skin through a sophisticated device that monitors and optimizes temperature and uses the same technology to cool the worlds most advanced computer systems. The effect is a cooling sensation that can be immediately felt and is long-lasting, even in the most oppressive heat.
Ralph Laurens dedication to providing innovative, sustainable and functional outfits for Team USA athletes helps elevate their Games time experience, said Peter Zeytoonjian, Senior Vice President of Consumer Products at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Properties (USOPP). As our Olympic and Paralympic athletes step out on the global stage this summer, were proud to have the continued support of a brand whose thoughtful approach to how they can better serve our athletes uniquely benefits Team USA.
Ralph Laurens commitment to pioneering innovative solutions to sustainability challenges served as the inspiration for the development of RL COOLING, and the concept is on the leading-edge of the emerging field of personal thermal management systems. Ralph Lauren first began exploration in this field with the debut of the Ralph Lauren Heated Jacket at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. Research conducted by Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, an agency of the United States Department of Energy, suggests that personal thermal management is a portable and localized solution that, if scaled, has the potential to reduce the reliance on mass energy-intensive cooling systems, like HVAC systems, for personal comfort.1
The launch of RL COOLING builds on the Companys work to pioneer, foster and scale sustainable innovationmost recently Ralph Lauren unveiled Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that will transform how the fashion industry colors cotton and announced an investment in Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., a leading sustainable material science that has revolutionized the use and reuse of plant fibers and materials into patented, high-performance materials.
Team USAs 2020 Opening Ceremony Parade Uniform is a classic all-American look that incorporates sustainable materials within each piece. The look includes a navy blazer made from US-grown wool; a striped T-shirt powered by ECOFAST Pure, an advanced pre-treatment solution by Dow that enables cotton to be dyed with less water, chemicals and energy; a printed scarf , shoes and a mask made from verified US-grown cotton; a striped belt made from Repreve® recycled polyester derived from plastic water bottles; and a slim denim pant with a back patch made from MIRUM®, an innovative leather-alternative material made from renewable resources that is free of synthetic plastics. Each item in the uniform is proudly manufactured in the United States.
The entire Ralph Lauren 2020 Team USA Collection is available for purchase in select Ralph Lauren retail stores and US department stores, and online at RalphLauren.com and TeamUSAShop.com.
Ralph Lauren is proud to be an Official Outfitter of Team USA since 2008. Unlike most Olympic and Paralympic Teams, American athletes are not supported by federal funding. With royalties from the Polo Ralph Lauren Team USA Collection sales going to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, the brand is proud to help support the success of Team USA in this years Games and beyond.
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Companys brand nameswhich include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children and Chaps, among othersconstitute one of the worlds most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to https://corporate.ralphlauren.com.
ABOUT DESIGN THE CHANGE
Design the Change, Ralph Lauren Corporations strategy, is both a commitment and a journey to create a positive impact in society. It is based on our belief that, together with our industry, we can deliver the change required for a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Design the Change is anchored in commitments that will drive progress across our three focus areas: Creating Timeless Style, Protecting the Environment and Championing Better Lives, and it is underpinned by ambitious goals that guide the Companys work across citizenship and sustainability. Ralph Lauren is a signatory to the We Are Still In declaration and the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, pledging to limit our emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. The Company is also a member of the G7 Fashion Pact, a group of fashion leaders working to stop global warming, restore biodiversity and protect the oceans. For more information, visit our Company website.
1 DELTA Program Overview. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, U.S. Department of Energy. https://arpa-e.energy.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/DELTA_ProgramOverview.pdf
Contacts
Lindsay Knoll
Senior Director, Global Brand Communications
Lindsay.Knoll@RalphLauren.com
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