Exceptions and Oddities, part 5

Lastly, a trend developed on the VOY jumpsuits around the 1994-1995 production year (as best we can tell) of creating "sleeve vents" with hook-and-loop tape ("Velcro") - presumably to help the actors stay cool between takes.

This feature was incorporated into many of the DS9/NEM jumpsuits over the years, as well:

First Contact

First Contact

Insurrection

Insurrection

Insurrection

This was not confined to the TNG movie franchise, either! 

In fact, it seems all of the (male) principal cast members of DS9 who wore the jumpsuit had this feature incorporated.

DS9, 5x11 "The Darkness and the Light"

DS9, 6x13 "One Little Ship"

DS9, 5x16 "Dr. Bashir, I Presume?"

DS9, 6x24 "Time's Orphan"

DS9, 7x7 "Once More Unto the Breach"

DS9, 6x25 "The Sound of Her Voice"

DS9, 6x18 "Inquisition"

DS9, 7x21 "When It Rains"

DS9, 7x16 "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"

This feature wasn't confined to main characters, either, as Nog was technically a supporting character.

DS9, 6x5 "Favor the Bold"

DS9, 6x23 "Profit and Lace"

Even extras/background performers were occasionally seen with the "sleeve vents!" 

DS9, 6x2 "Rocks and Shoals"

DS9, 7x1 "Image in the Sand"

DS9, 7x13 "Field of Fire"

This feature was ultimately eliminated on the uniforms in Nemesis, though. 

For your convenience, on our pattern, we have included the options to construct "regular" or vented sleeves, but we use and recommend a traditional sleeve vent construction method!


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