<ul><li>Playtex International Latex Company (ILC) was called in to make a new moon suit, which ended up being more flexible and comfortable than other prototypes.</li><li>The suits were crafted by seamstresses who sewed 21 layers of gossamer-thin fabric with precise accuracy.</li><li>The women who originally crafted the moon suits have retired, but ILC continues to be involved in the moon suit business.</li><li>ILC's innovative approach to creating the suits contributed to their iconic status in history.</li></ul>

The seamstresses who helped put a man on the moon

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