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[i]Like the hundreds of astronauts and cosmonauts who have lived in space before them, the crew members on the International Space Station do not have the ability to clean their clothes. Research has been done using antimicrobial fabrics to combat body odors, but in general, space station residents wear the same clothes several times before discarding them for a new set. In total, 160 pounds (72.5 kg) of clothing per crew member per year are launched to station.[/i]
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