lame materials question

[P00Man]

anyone know what manufacturers use to insulate their lames?

[downunder]

my BG one is copper based on the lovely green color the bib is going

[P00Man]

i mean the insulative lining

[neevel]

It's usually just a nylon fabric, not much different from what a windbreaker jacket would be made of. Infinity Lames use an absorptive, open fabric that wicks sweat away-- it's not technically to the letter of the rules (since it has holes in it), but SEMI has given it their blessing.

Some really, really old-- like 1960's or earlier vintage-- lames, may have a fairly thick vinyl lining. If you've ever fenced with a relay-based box from that era (which sourced a rather higher current through the weapons than modern boxes), you'll understand the rationale.

-Dave

[MIke Bauer]

I think you can buy both the lame and lining material from Leon Paul. I bet they would help you out on this.

Mike

[P00Man]

thanks guys