Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-Backed Akasa Air Reveals Crew Uniform Made Of Recycled Polyester Fabric

Akasa Air said the uniform focuses on providing the best possible stretch to ensure the comfort of crew members over their busy flight schedules.

Akasa Air on Monday unveiled the first look of its crew uniform

Akasa Air on Monday unveiled the first look of its crew uniform, with the airline claiming to be the first in India to offer specially designed shoes, jackets, and trousers for its in-flight staff. The airline, backed by ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, is likely to launch operations by the end of this month. 

In a statement on Monday, Akasa Air said the uniform focuses on providing the best possible stretch to ensure the comfort of crew members over their busy flight schedules.

The polyester fabric used for the trousers and jacket was specially created for Akasa Air using pet bottle plastic that was recovered from marine debris. The company said the uniform focuses on comfort and aesthetics while also reflecting Akasa Air's "warm, friendly, and happy personality".

The jacket, which was inspired by the Indian bandhgala and is futuristic in a contemporary version of the garment, was created by Rajesh Pratap Singh. Vanilla Moon created sneakers with extra cushioning from the heel to the toe to ensure better support because crew members spend a lot of time standing. 

According to the brand, the sneakers' soles are made entirely of recycled rubber and are produced without the use of any plastic.

"We are delighted to share this shoe design -- which is sustainably produced, functional, comfortable, gender-neutral and contemporary," Deepika Mehra, founder of Vanilla Moon, said.

Belson Coutinho, co-founder and chief marketing and experience officer of Akasa Air, describing the inspiration behind the uniform, said, "Employee centricity and sustainability are going to be at the core of everything that we do at Akasa Air. We have designed a uniform in which our team feels both proud and comfortable as they direct their energy to ensure a warm, friendly, and efficient flying experience for all our passengers."

Akasa Air received the first of its 72 Boeing 737 max aircraft on June 21. During the first week of July, the airline will conduct its proving flights in order to obtain the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) necessary for its commercial launch.