800N Material

[dberke]

Does anyone know if it's possible to buy swatches of the 800N material used in the Uhlmann FIE jackets? After about 4 years of rubbing against my lame, the, material on my FIE jacket has developed some holes. If I could get a hold of some replacement material, I could get a tailor to replace the panel rather than spending $200 on a new jacket.

Or is the only option to cannibalize an old FIE uniform?

Thanks,
Dan

[Purple Fencer]

I believe that if you patch it, it;'s no longer FIE because you've changed it...someone check me on this...I'm fuzzy.

[_fence(1)]

I'd email info@uhlmann-fechtsport.de and ask them if they can fix it for you...

[Smyles]

Surely if you get the tailor to replace a whole panel, rather than just put a panel over the hole, it'll be as good as (if not better!) than new? The only problem will be finding the 800N material.

The reason I think it'll be acceptable is that the jacket design itself isn't FIE certified, just the material used. AFAIK

[Purple Fencer]

Surely if you get the tailor to replace a whole panel, rather than just put a panel over the hole, it'll be as good as (if not better!) than new? The only problem will be finding the 800N material.

The reason I think it'll be acceptable is that the jacket design itself isn't FIE certified, just the material used. AFAIK

Correct (although I've suggested to Dan DeChaine that SEMI should have a list of makers who have submitted homolugated materal)

Repairing the jacket is not an issue....UNLESS he tries to go to an FIE event...then it probably won't fly.

Look up innifa.com They make 800N material for LP and a few others (same stuff I'm putting in my gloves)

[Smyles]

Repairing the jacket is not an issue....UNLESS he tries to go to an FIE event...then it probably won't fly.

If it's done well by a tailor then who's to know

[WhipLash]

Surely if you get the tailor to replace a whole panel, rather than just put a panel over the hole, it'll be as good as (if not better!) than new? The only problem will be finding the 800N material.

well the new seems are not tested by FIE so the jacket is no longer an FIE jacket.

[Purple Fencer]

well the new seems are not tested by FIE so the jacket is no longer an FIE jacket.

FIE does not test the actual clothing items on jackets, knickers, or underarn protectors...they only test the material they're made from....so the seams are not actually tested.