Vancouver 2010 reveals stylish, practical workforce uniform for the Games
Oct 13, 2009, 16:41 ET
Wave blue and navy uniform produced by Hudson's Bay Company
The jackets, in a vibrant blue called Wave with a subtle pattern found in the Look of the Games, were revealed today as part of the official workforce uniform by the
In addition to the waterproof jackets, the estimated 30,000 members of the workforce, including volunteers, will be kitted out with navy pants, as well as a toque, two long-sleeve inner layer T-shirts with the same pattern as the jacket and a vest (all in Wave) - perfect for layering. Three specific staff groups will also be uniquely identified with full sleeve armbands for easy recognition: medical in red, event services in yellow and anti-doping personnel in purple.
The
"Designing a workforce uniform for the Winter Games is a tough task," said
The fingertip-length jacket is standard for all workforce members and features a high collar to keep out the wind and snow, attached full hood, silver reflective details, and a slightly longer back length for warmth. The only difference between city and mountain workforce uniforms is the pants.
The heavier "mountain pants" are designed for colder weather on Cypress Mountain and in Whistler and are made out of the same waterproof fabric as the jacket and have fully-taped seams, reinforced knees and ankles, and a breathable lining.
An ingenious twist in the design allows the uniforms to be used for both the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - a significant cost savings. On the back of the jacket, six snaps are positioned to allow a patch with the Paralympic agitos to cover the Olympic Rings come March and the beginning of the Paralympic Winter Games. On the front of the jacket, a Velcro and rubber patch will enable the wearer to switch out the
The clothing is made out of eco-friendly bamboo, cotton and spandex (T-shirts), acrylic (toque), polyester (vest), and nylon with polyurethane coating (jacket and mountain pants). Workforce members will officially start wearing the Olympic uniform on
The cost of the workforce uniforms is funded through the Hudson's Bay Company's value-in-kind sponsorship agreement with VANOC as described in the Organizing Committee's business plan.
About VANOC
VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in
About the Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company is a Premier National Partner and the General Retail Merchant of the
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For further information: Darlene Small, VANOC Communications, (604) 403-3535, [email protected]; Shari Burnett, Hudson's Bay Company, (604) 623-3007, [email protected]
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