The Race Track Turned Into A Showroom! What Technologies And Materials Were Used in The Costumes Of The Delegations At The Paris Olympics?

As the host, France showed respect for tradition and modernity in the design of the Olympic opening and closing ceremony costumes. They chose Berluti, a French luxury brand founded in 1895, to create the tuxedo suits, the outfits worn by the athletes during the opening and closing ceremonies. The designers incorporated Berluti's iconic polished look into the garments, which not only pays homage to the brand, but is also a key element in showcasing its unique appeal. The athletes wore Berluti white shirts with midnight blue tuxedos, which incorporated the colours of the French flag on the lapels. The tuxedo is made from cool-touch wool and Lycra, the addition of which gives the wool greater flexibility and breathability, ensuring the garment is comfortable and wrinkle-resistant. The shirt, on the other hand, is made from cotton and silk, a classic piece from the Berluti collection that is as comfortable as it is stylish.
When it comes to the details, the designers are even more original. The first buttonhole of the shirt is sewn with two stitches, one blue and one red, echoing the colours of the French flag. This design shows the ingenuity of the designers and enhances the connection between the garment and the country. In addition, a slogan, 'Artisan of all victories', is embroidered in gold thread on each piece. This phrase conveys the sentiment that the supporters and teams behind the athletes are with them.
This year coincides with the Year of the Dragon in China, the medal uniforms of the Chinese Sports Delegation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which were carefully designed and created by Anta, a partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, continue the design of the 'Champion Dragon Uniforms', inheriting the classic Chinese pattern and the main tone of white, and innovatively using the 'Dragon Scale' and 'Dragon Scale' to create a new look. It inherits the classic Chinese style pattern and white main colour, and innovatively uses elements such as 'dragon scales' and 'dragon whiskers', and combines them with embossed patterns, splicing, embroidery and other crafts. While conveying the traditional Chinese cultural heritage to the world, it also shows the enterprising and vigorous spirit of Chinese athletes in the new era. The prize-winning equipment of the Chinese Sports Delegation of the Paris Olympics is made of environmentally friendly recycled fibres, which helps to reduce carbon emissions through the use of recycled nylon, recycled polyester and other environmentally friendly fabrics during the production process, among which the prize-winning suit achieves more than 50% carbon emission reduction, and is China's first set of carbon-neutral Olympic prize-winning equipment certified by authoritative institutions.