FULL CUSTOM - Accelo Apex 2 layer SFI-5 Suit
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Introducing the Apex, the ultimate custom race suit for professionals. With the Apex SFI 3.2A/5 you get a premium, 100% custom suit, tailored to fit perfectly, with virtually any design and unlimited embroidered logos. Our mission is to provide racers with the highest quality gear, packed full of features, at prices that can fit anyone's budget.
Constructed with Meta Para Aramid Lightweight Nomex imported from France, this suit weighs in at on 330 GSM (grahams per square meter) and includes your choice of ANY custom design layout and choice of colors, including fluorescent colors. With UNLIMITED logo embroidery and tailor fitting, you will look sharp at the track and stand out from the crowd.
For style, Choose from different collar types, arm cuff styles, belt options, and shoulder epaulettes.
For comfort, the Apex also features strategically placed stretch seams, movement panels, and foot stirrups. Available in 1 or 2 piece design with or without built-in arm restraints at no extra charge.
- SFI 3.2A/5 Certified
- Unlimited Embroidery and Custom Design
- Tailor Fitting
- Ultra Lightweight Meta Para Aramid imported from France
- Weighing in at on 330 Grams Per Square Meter
- Black Moisture Wicking Interior Liner
- Choice of External Stitching
- Choice of Collar Type
- Choice of Arm Cuff Style
- 360 Degree Radial Arms
- Boot or Euro Style Pant Cuffs
- Low-Back Stretch Panel
- With or Without Convenient Front Pockets
- Radio Pocket
- Foot Stirrups
- Premium YKK Zipper
- ComfortStretch Seams
- Side Stretch Panels
- Optional Third Layer for added protection is available (+$125)
- Optional CarbonX Liner (+$100)
Refer to the "How to order" section below for more information on ordering your custom gear!
How to order custom items
- Add the item(s) to the cart and checkout. No need to select designs, colors, sizes at this step, we'll get all of that from you later.
- Once your order is processed you'll receive an email from us with instructions for completing the custom order.
- Provide your measurements, design choices, colors, vector logo files and options choices through the convenient online form included in the email. We'll provide you some additional information to help you make design choices and will be available to answer questions and guide you through the process.
- Review and approve your proofs. We'll work to turn around design proofs of your custom items as quickly as possible. 3 revisions are included with every order. In the rare case you want more, a $25 fee will apply to each additional.
- We start production of your items and you sit back and wait for your awesome designs to finish production and get shipped. Production and shipping times can vary. Allow 5-8 weeks in most cases.
Understanding Fire Suit Ratings
The following is from the SFI Foundation. Please check with your sanctioning body to ensure compliance before buying any piece of safety equipment.
The driver suit spec 3.2A tests a garment’s fire retardant capabilities. The spec contains a rating system based on the garment’s capability to provide Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) in the presence of both direct flame and radiant heat. The purpose of the TPP is to measure the length of time the person wearing the garment can be exposed to a heat source before incurring a second degree, or skin blistering, burn.
The TPP rating is the product of exposure heat flux and exposure time. The TPP results can be converted to the time before a second degree burn occurs. The higher the garment rating, the more time before a second degree burn. Here are the SFI ratings with the corresponding TPP values and times to a second degree burn:
| SFI Rating | TPP Value | Time to 2nd Degree Burn |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2A/1 | 6 | 3 Seconds |
| 3.2A/3 | 14 | 7 Seconds |
| 3.2A/5 | 19 | 10 Seconds |
| 3.2A/10 | 38 | 19 Seconds |
| 3.2A/15 | 60 | 30 Seconds |
| 3.2A/20 | 80 | 40 Seconds |
Another test included in the spec is the after-flame test. When a direct flame is applied the fabric and them removed, the time it takes the material to self-extinguish is measured. This is called after-flame time and it must be 2.0 seconds or less for the layer of fabric to pass. Cuff material is also subjected to this test.
The flammability test evaluates single layers of fabric only. The individual layers of a multiple-layer suit are tested for after-flame time separately.
The TPP test can be used to evaluate multiple-layer configurations as well as single-layer fabrics. The samples used in testing are assembled with the identical fabrics and layer order as an actual driver suit.
Other tests required by Spec 3.2A include thread heat resistance, zipper heat resistance, and multiple layer thermal shrinkage resistance.
