The Hidden History Behind Star Trek Uniforms

It's easy to watch a movie or TV show without paying too much attention to wardrobe, but costume designers put a lot of work into every little detail on a character's outfit. The Star Trek uniforms have varied greatly over the years, but each one is unique to the vision of the specific show or movie it's worn in. You've heard all of the jokes about redshirts always dying first, but what does a red uniform actually mean in Star Trek lore? From the difficult material used in early seasons to the truth about that green shirt, let's take a look at the hidden history behind Star Trek uniforms.