Space Blanket: Gold/Silver

The Mylar space blanket was developed by NASA to reduce heat loss for spacecraft and humans.

The material is a thin sheet of plastic that’s been coated with an atomically thin metallic layer. The result is an extremely lightweight blanket that is capable of reflecting up to 97% of radiated heat. This material is commonly used on the exterior surfaces of spacecraft for thermal control. It was used by NASA to create the first passive communications satellite, a 131 ft (40 m) balloon called Echo II, and the Kapton space blanket gave the Apollo Lunar Module its distinctive gold color.

USE: Their small size makes space blankets perfect for tossing in camping packs or an emergency kit. They can also be used to reflect the sun as a distress signal.   

Dimensions: 130 x 210 cm

WARMING: Keep away from infants. Do not cover anyone’s face with the blanket, which can result in suffocation.