Emirates, a Dubai-based airlines company, has launched “the world’s first moisturising sleepwear for the skies,” offered to first-class passengers flying overnight. Made by British technical textile firm Hydra Active, the micro-encapsulation fabrics promise to keep passengers’ skin well hydrated during flights.
“Long haul travel can be uncomfortable, especially as humidity levels can plummet from 80 per cent to 20 per cent,” said Harry Zalk, Director, Hydra Active, adding, “Hydra Active was established with pioneering well-being in mind, and we have had excellent feedback from Emirates’ First Class passengers already.”
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Explaining the functions, Emirates officials said that the garments work by gradually releasing “nutrient-rich” sea kelp and other algae extracts onto the surface of the fabric when the wearer moves, and is claimed to help improve circulation and prevent dehydration. The micro-capsule technology allows the moisturising elements to be locked into the fabrics, so they can be washed and worn again up to 30 times.
