What Is a Space Blanket?
A space blanket is a thin, lightweight, reflective blanket used by outdoor enthusiasts, runners and emergency workers.
Other People Are Reading
-
History
-
The material from which space blankets are made was developed by NASA.
Production
-
According to the NASA website, "The material is created by depositing vaporized aluminum onto thin plastic substrates."
-
About
-
Space blankets are reflective and will trap body heat, and, according to NASA, the material can be used to deflect or trap infrared rays.
Uses
-
Runners are often covered with space blankets at the end of marathons to prevent hypothermia. Hikers and campers often carry space blankets for emergency use. They can also be used for shade.
Warning
-
Do not venture into the wilderness armed only with a space blanket, and think it will keep you warm and safe. The Traditional Mountaineering website offers guidelines for proper use of space blankets.
-
