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| We are proud of the fabric we have selected for Azusa Racewear. Both choices are genuine Nylon, but with two different material weights: Nylon 420 and DuPont Cordura® Plus 1000/280 denier. Both combine the great looks, comfort and style of cotton duck with the rugged durability, superior strength and performance of Nylon. |
DuPont Cordura® Plus (1000) nylon is a dense 1000/280 denier weave, but lightweight (about 11 oz. per yard) and breathable. It has excellent resistance to scuffing and pilling under demanding conditions. Its new super-softness makes it comfortable as well as stylish and functional. If unfortunate circumstances result in a tumble, you want your skin to stick to your body instead of to the pavement. Abrasion-Resistant Fabric is key to increased ptotection. Cordura® Plus (also referred to as "Cordura® 1000") has 4 times the abrasion resistance of standard nylon, 20 times that of cotton duck and 3 times that of polypropylene. See the graphic at right for test results of the Modified "Wyzenbeek Abrasion Test (Warp Direction)." It is for this reason that Azusa recommends Cordura® Plus 1000 for kart racing. [DuPont's Cordura Site - here] Nylon 420 is 1/3 lighter in weight than Cordura® Plus 1000, but still tough -- offering outstanding wear and resistance to abrasions, punctures, tears, rot and mildew. It has a sheen finish, the colors are bright and stylishly good looking. Also, it is slightly less expensive than Cordura® |
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WKA (World Karting Association) Technical Manual
- 1999 Section 108 SAFETY EQUIPMENT: 108.4 DRIVER APPAREL: Drivers are required to wear jackets of leather, vinyl or abrasion resistant nylon or equivalent and full length pants to prevent or minimize abrasions. . . . (bold type added.) |
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I.K.F. (International Kart Federation) 1999 Competition
Regulations & Technical Manual 100 INTRODUCTION & GENERAL REGULATIONS 105 SAFETY 105.1.4 Protective Clothing 105.1.4.4 Jackets: All drivers shall be required to wear jackets of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material or approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material, [and] full length pants . . . to minimize abrasions. . . . 105.1.4.5 Driving Suits: One or two piece design of heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon, leather or heavyweight vinyl. FMK/FIA homologated suits are acceptable. Suits of Nomex-only material are not acceptable. (bold type added.) |
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K.A.R.T. (Karters of America Racing Triad) 1999-2000
Rules & Technical Guide 3. RULES & REGULATIONS: D. SAFETY 8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING d) Driver Apparel: All drivers are required to wear jackets of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl or abrasion resistant nylon material, [and] full length pants . . . to prevent or minimize abrasions. . . . e) Driving Suits: One or two piece design of heavyweight abrasion-resistant nylon, leather or vinyl material are recommended. (bold type added.) |
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| Lining: All Suits, Jackets and Pants are fully lined with plush, breathable, sunburst white poplin, 50% cotton, 50% polyester. |
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| Cuffs, Collars, Ankles & Jacket Waist: Black Knit Stitch Ribbing - 3 ply 1/150 denier filament polyester. Outstanding strength, durability and comfort, machine-washable, forgiving with great elasticity/memory. The same stuff used by the N.F.L. for their jackets. | |
| Foam Padding: High Resiliency Flexible Polyurethane Foam Slabstock; Non-Toxic and Hypoallergenic (inhalation and/or eye irritation - mechanical only) Standard on suits at elbows and knees. Optional on jackets and pants. [ here for info on our Helmet Collar foam fill ] | |
| Stitching: All stitching is with Dual Duty Xtra Polyester/Cotton blend Corespun Black Thread. | |
| Fasteners: YKK injection-molded zippers; domestically manufactured with controlled tooth counts; unaffected by moisture, heat and cold; YKK Cosmolon Hook & Loop (commonly known as "Velcro®") Generous portions for maximum adjustability. |
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| Normal Soil: Spray cleaners (such as "SHOUT!" and the like) alone or in combination with regular machine-wash with detergent and water. |
| Oil or Grease: Treat first with dry-cleaning solvent (non-foam padding areas only - solvents will weaken or damage foam padding). Finish with spray cleaners and machine-wash with detergent and water. |
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| Azusa also manufactures Jackets made of its "Bruiser" material, a soft, supple vinyl with a glove-leather feel. Available in Black. [Here for more information.] |
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