Vulcan uniform Vulcan uniforms were the clothing worn by Vulcan s in the service of the Vulcan High Command , ranging from the 20th through the 24th centuries . These uniform s facilitated Vulcan wearers ' needs as scientist s , ambassador s , and starship officer s , as well as adaptations for occasional military roles , often displaying rank insignia and position . 20th century . Duty uniform . During the mid - 20th century ( or as early as 1957 ) , Vulcan officers in service aboard scientific vessels such as the " D ' Vahl " wore brown , leather - like duty uniforms . Consisting of a high - collared jacket and trousers , these uniforms featured distinctive designs consisting of V - shaped divisions of color on the chest and stomach . While higher - ranking officers such as captain s wore brown uniforms with black and tan accents , lower - ranking officers wore similar versions that did not include black trim . Each officer ' s uniform bore a trapezoidal crest at the center of the chest . As in future incarnations of the Vulcan uniform , the Vulcan captain ' s rank insignia was worn on the collar . However , his subordinates wore no visible rank . Opening at the front from a central closure , the uniform was worn over an off - white undershirt . In the year 1957 , the crew of a ship that crash - landed on Earth wore uniforms like these , but destroyed them , along with their ship , to avoid cultural contamination . ( ) 21st century . Ceremonial robes . In the 21st century , Vulcan officers such as those serving aboard the " " surveying vessel wore formal , ceremonial robes when they made First Contact with Human ity in the year 2063 . Consisting of dark , neutrally - colored hooded robes , these Vulcan garb were heavily ornamented in beads and bore a phrase or word written in the vertical , spiral - shaped Vulcan written text . ( ) 22nd century . Duty uniform . During the mid - 22nd century , Vulcans serving the High Command aboard starships engaged in scientific or militaristic functions generally wore sleek , form - fitting jumpsuit - style , or two - piece uniforms . Many variations existed , ranging in formality and design . Type A . As early as the year 2151 , some Vulcan officers wore uniform jumpsuits with lower - cut collars that were trimmed at the chest or upper stomach . One version of this design bore a dark brown coloration , highlighted by gray patterning . This uniform was trimmed at the collar and shoulders by reddish - brown piping which also encircled the mid - torso . This uniform was worn by officers such as Sub - Commander T ' Pol , a member of the Vulcan Diplomatic Corps . Another version – worn by higher - ranking officers , such as Captain Vanik of the starship " Ti ' Mur " – was gray in color , with dark - gray piping . Both variations featured rank insignia on the left collar and a long closure running from the collar to the right side of the chest . ( ) Type B . As early as the year 2152 , Vulcan officers serving aboard starships sometimes wore more formal , two - piece uniforms , consisting of a jacket and trousers . Featuring the same trim around the torso , shoulders and collar as the previous uniform design , this style sported a higher collar and closure than ran the length of the jacket . At least two colors for this uniform existed , ranging from a golden - brown to rust . ( ) Type C . Another uniform type in use during 2152 also featured a jacket and trouser combination . However , it sported a far more intricate design and formal look . Consisting of a reflective , rubber - like material , this uniform bore a high collar and closed at the right , as in the previous 22nd century designs . Unlike the other designs , however , this version featured a dark , wedge - shaped accent , running from the left shoulder across the chest , and sported a belt with an elaborate buckle . This uniform also came in a variety of colors , ranging from metallic - brown to silver . ( ) Type D . Far less formal than any of the other options , a fourth uniform design was available to Vulcan officers serving aboard starships such as the " Seleya " in 2153 . Consisting of a single - piece jumpsuit , this uniform was far more utilitarian , made out of a brown , rubber - like material . Devoid of any distinctive designs , this uniform had a belt buckle similar to the one worn on the previous uniform style . As with the previous design , this uniform featured a high collar , with rank insignia worn on the right side . ( ) Excursion jacket . As a compliment to the standard duty uniform , a metallic - brown duty jacket was also available to Vulcan officers aboard starships . Similar to the more formal duty uniforms , this excursion - type jacket was worn over the standard uniform jumpsuit and featured a belt for a holster or other equipment . ( ) This uniform could also be worn with a hood , where appropriate . ( ) Excursion uniform . For use in desert or other , more inhospitable terrains , specialized uniforms were available to Vulcan personnel serving aboard starships . Consisting of a stark white jumpsuit , trimmed with horizontal ribbing on the upper - arms and sides , the uniform was designed to provide comfort and versatility in environments the standard duty uniform would not . As with the standard duty uniform , the rank insignia was worn on the left collar . ( ) In the year 2154 , newly - commissioned Starfleet Commander T ' Pol wore a version of this jumpsuit , altered to include a Starfleet assignment patch and rank . In this instance , it was worn with a long , white coat . ( ) Combat uniform . For situations that called for a Vulcan officer to serve in hazardous battle operations , a ground combat uniform was available as early as 2151 . ( ) Made of a metallic - silver , rubber - like material , this uniform featured horizontal ribbing running down the chest and back . This uniform was sometimes worn with gloves and was available to officers in service aboard starships and on . ( ) Ceremonial robes . As in earlier periods , 22nd century Vulcans , both civilian and non - civilian alike , donned elaborate ceremonial robes during more formal occasions , or if their positions warranted the practice . Such was the case with members of the Vulcan Diplomatic Corps , including Ambassadors Soval and V ' Lar , who wore their ceremonial robes regularly during their individual postings . While these robes varied in color and flourishes , most Vulcan ceremonial robes consisted of long , hooded robes , adorned with beads and including Vulcan text on the right side of the chest . The robes were worn over similarly formal , though less elaborate , tunics and trousers . ( ) 23rd century . Ambassadorial wardrobe . During the 23rd century , many Vulcan people were employed in representing the United Federation of Planets in peaceful diplomacy . With this occupation came a number of dress options , ranging from simple suits to elaborate ceremonial robes . Formal attire . During the 2260s , Vulcan diplomats , such as Ambassador Sarek , sometimes wore formal suits , unique to the era . Among the choices was a dark gray coat and trouser combination , featuring a black collar and distinctive orange and gold stripe running vertically down the left breast . Alongside this strip , an ambassador could display any appropriate medals . ( ) Casual attire . Like the Vulcan diplomat ' s formal attire , his or her casual attire could be equally , or even more meticulously decorated . Among the options was a dark blue coat , similar in pattern to the formal coat , but slightly less rigid and tight - fitting . This option bore a large floral heraldry crest that took up most of the coat in the front , which also displayed honorary medals . The right sleeve featured two diagonal golden stripes , woven high on the cuff . ( ) Ceremonial robes . As early as the mid - 2280s , Vulcan ambassadors and diplomats also had far more ceremonial options available to them . Like their predecessors , Vulcan diplomats sometimes wore elaborate and intricately designed ceremonial robes , complete with Vulcan text as decoration . While these robes were quite unusual , ranging in color and style , they often incorporated high collars , flowing sleeves , and were sometimes worn with jewelry such as rings or even elaborate hats . One of the most intricate ambassadorial options included a gold breastplate , studded with large jewels , occasionally worn by Sarek throughout the late 2280s . ( ; ; ) Workman ' s uniform . Despite the abundance of ceremonial garb in the late 23rd century , Vulcans continued to see use for far less formal , often more utilitarian wardrobe . Vulcans employed in technical operations , such as starship repairs , wore distinct work uniforms distinguished by a simplistic design . Off - white in color , these uniforms consisted of a looser - fitting tunic and pants , worn with a dark - gray belt . Most striking about the uniform was a stark red cap , extending high above the head and curving forward . Another option to be worn with this utility - type uniform was a red robe , worn over the ensemble . ( ) Religious wardrobe . Ceremonial robes . Like the ambassadorial attire , Vulcan religious wardrobe often consisted of elaborate and intricately designed robes . Often off - white in color , these robes were also often accented in red and worn with rigid hoods . Some women , including T ' Lar in 2285 , wore crowns that featured crystal s on their heads . Others wore very revealing , flowing robes . Members of particular religious ceremonies , such as the " fal - tor - pan " , occasionally wore distinctive hats and jewelry . ( ; ; ) Ceremonial guard wardrobe . Sometimes present during religious ceremonies , Vulcan guards wore equally elaborate wardrobe . Guards taking part in the aforementioned " fal - tor - pan " ceremony wore heavy , gold - plated , jewel - encrusted armor and gold helmets . In areas unprotected by these jewels , burgundy and black cloth was visible . ( ) Burial robes . After Captain Spock was killed by radiation poisoning in 2285 , his body was launched from the " Enterprise " in a photon torpedo casing and propelled into space . The casing eventually landed on the , where Spock was reborn wearing traditional Vulcan burial robes that were black and were adorned with the three - symbol Vulcan insignia . ( ) Alternate reality . In the alternate reality created by Nero ' s incursion to 2233 , members of the Vulcan Science Academy wore dark clothing . Male Vulcans wore jackets that draped over the left half of the body , while females wore a flowing head dress . ( ) 24th century . Duty uniform . Vulcan scientists serving aboard exclusively Vulcan , non - Starfleet research vessels , such as the " T ' Vran " , wore distinct duty uniforms , separate from those worn by Starfleet officers . Consisting of a dark blue tunic and trousers , this high - collared duty uniform sported the traditional three - symbol Vulcan text with lighter - blue highlights on the shoulders . ( ) Spock wore a unique jumpsuit when piloting the " " and handling the red matter which he used to stop the supernova of 2387 . ( ) Science uniform . Members of the Vulcan Science Academy in 2387 wore long , light gray coats with padded shoulders . ( ) Field outfit . For cold environments , Vulcan officers wore a fur - lined hooded jacket and gloves . ( ) Ambassadorial wardrobe . Ceremonial robes . Like many esteemed Vulcans before her , 24th century Ambassador and her colleagues often wore traditional ceremonial robes . Comparable to the religious attire of the late - 23rd century , the ambassadorial robes sometimes included elaborate head - wear , including hoods and hats , as well as jewelry . ( ) Formal attire . Also as in the previous century , 24th century Vulcans in diplomatic service had , at their disposal , far less elaborate attire than the ceremonial robes . Nonetheless formal , this attire retained many very Vulcan flourishes , such as Vulcan text displayed on the tunic , as well as a comfortable , yet aristocratic appearance . Vulcan Ambassador Lojal wore such attire , during a visit to Deep Space 9 in 2369 , consisting of a gray tunic , highlighted by red patterning and large shoulder pads , similar to those worn by Romulan s of that time period . ( ) Appendices . Background information . The wardrobe worn by the Vulcans has evolved over the years , from the sleek , somewhat Medieval designs of William Ware Theiss in " " , to Robert Fletcher ' s operatic and flowing robes debuting in and further evolving in and . For Vulcans living in " " - era forward ( and backward to " " ) , costumes were provided by Robert Blackman . Deborah Everton ' s contribution to the costumes in may have been the most influential turn in Vulcan garb since " The Motion Picture " , adding overt Asian touches and influencing Blackman ' s coming designs . Some correlation can be found in the Vulcan wardrobe , specifically the uniforms , seen in " Enterprise " and the Starfleet uniform s of the TNG - era 24th century . While it could just be a coincidence that these uniforms shared a common shape ( and even displayed rank in roughly the same place ) , it could very well be an indication of Vulcan influence over not just Earth , but the Federation and Starfleet as a whole . In the script for , Ambassador Sarek ' s attire is described thus ; " " His clothes always are subdued , neutral colors , brightened only by the badge of office he wears . " " Several pieces of Vulcan uniforms , costumes and jewelry were sold off on the " It ' s A Wrap ! " sale and auction on eBay . Three of the hats were worn by background performers Cheryl Wallack , Dave Armstrong , and Don Purpus . A headband was worn by background performer K . Willey . T ' Pol ' s Vulcan duty uniform . The tight - fitting Vulcan uniform worn by Jolene Blalock in the role of T ' Pol was designed by veteran " Star Trek " costume designer Robert Blackman . ( text commentary , ENT Season 2 DVD , " et al . " ) Regarding the " catsuit " , Blackman told magazine in , " " We ' ve got T ' Pol in a Vulcan sub - commander uniform . She ' s military . She ' s not civilian . It ' s a close - fit outfit , certainly , because she ' s a beautiful woman and it ' s useful on every level to have some kind of romantic figure . " " Blackman went on to describe the Vulcans with the words " beautiful grooviness " . In a interview , Blackman stated of the same costume , " " It is very form - fitting , although it sort of opens up below the knee ; it ' s not the ' Seven of Nine ' notion of tight fight – it ' s more like the Troi or Crusher or Dax notion of close fit . " " Although the uniform ultimately incorporated brown - red piping , a sketch that Blackman drew for the costume includes primarily black piping and omits a pin that was ultimately worn at the collar . ( ) The clothing used custom - designed fabric that was handmade by textile designer Francine LeCoultre . ( text commentary , ENT Season 2 DVD ) Like the Starfleet , T ' Pol ' s catsuit appeared to have the ability to split into two pieces , despite the existence of a zipper at the back and the appearance of a jumpsuit . In the episode , T ' Pol is seen in just the bottom half of her uniform . The novelization of " " suggests that T ' Pol ' s uniform is for special diplomatic advisers and the costume ' s use in seems to further support this theory . T ' Pol ' s uniform last appeared in the " Enterprise " second season finale , . In fact , when T ' Pol is first introduced in the script for the third season premiere , the teleplay specifically states , " " T ' Pol is no longer wearing her Vulcan uniform . " " Apocrypha . In the novelization of " " , T ' Pol ' s Vulcan duty uniform is referred to as " a Vulcan commissar ' s uniform . "