Japanese Olympic Athletes to Wear Uniforms Blocking Infrared Cameras

New fabric technology aims to protect athletes from non-consensual photography at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

Mizuno developed the fabric that absorbs infrared light, making it nearly opaque under both visible and infrared light.
The uniforms will be worn by Japan's volleyball, track and field, and table tennis teams, among others.
The innovation responds to athletes' complaints about revealing photos shared online with explicit captions.
The fabric combines expertise from Mizuno, Sumitomo, and Kyoto Printing to balance protection and comfort.
This technology addresses growing concerns over sophisticated voyeuristic photography at sports events.