The latest innovation from Teijin Aramid’s long relationship with premium motorsport safety equipment producer OMP Racing is a custom-made protective motor racing suit designed for Envision Virgin Racing. Using Teijinconex™ neo fibers, the suit offers drivers outstanding light weight protection. Electric vehicles run on heavy batteries, so every bit of lightweighting helps the team’s performance.
Safety and comfort are the crucial components of a motor racing suit, and the new suit designed for Envision delivers on both needs. Most racing suits are comprised of three layers. Due to the excellent protective qualities provided by Teijinconex™, the new suit is only two layers. The outer layer does not burn or melt when exposed to temperatures of up to 400° Celsius. The suit is 10% lighter than suits worn in the past, offering more comfort and better movement for the Envision drivers.
The Envision Virgin Racing Formula E Team is also concerned with environmental safety, and Teijinconex™ is produced under the European Chemicals Agency’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) standards.
“By incorporating Teijinconex™ neo aramid fibers into the suit design, we are putting down a marker for comfort, lightness, flexibility and color options in protective racing wear,” explained Otto Pomiano, research and development consultant at OMP Racing. “This innovative design will hopefully help Envision Virgin Racing’s drivers reach new levels of performance on the track. But, of course, our top priority remains driver safety, and the new suit has been rigorously tested in line with Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) standards.”
Director of research & technology at Teijin Aramid, Daisuke Ozaki, added, “This innovative lightweight racing suit shows how effective research and development collaborations can enable dynamic breakthroughs in protective clothing. Our close partnership with OMP Racing has brought together the technologies and innovative capabilities of both companies. Together, we are harnessing the high-performance properties of our aramids to drive safety and performance in professional motor racing.”
The real test is the driver’s experience wearing the racing suit. Robin Frijns, a driver on the Envision Virgin Racing Team, summed up the new suit by saying, “You can tell this suit is a real improvement on the previous suit. It’s comfortable, lighter and more flexible. I feel relaxed, protected and ready to focus on my job.”

Advancing Thermoplastic Composites
Introducing complex shapes and integrated aerospace assemblies at lower cost and weight.
AKPA ORGANIC PEROXIDES
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY!!! Powered by AKPA ORGANIC PEROXIDES Webinar: Learn how Massivit 3D is breaking the mold for composites.
Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead. It includes timely coverage of core market segments, materials, processes and technical education plus topics such as sustainability, plant safety, operational efficiency and research advances. Subscribe to Composites Manufacturing Magazine.
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world's largest trade group representing over 3,000 companies in the composites industry in North America alone. ACMA is recognized as the premier provider of composites industry educational resources through its CAMX show, conferences, and Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. It serves its members and the industry by providing strong, proactive leadership in growing the composites market and technical, legislative and regulatory affairs.
American Composites Manufacturers Association 2000 N. 15th Street, Ste. 250, Arlington, VA 22201 Ph | 703.525.0511 Fx | 703.525.0743 | www.acmanet.org
Copyright © 2015 ACMA. All Rights Reserved.
Featured Products
-
Nonwoven cheap aramid fiber opener aramid fiber opener
-
Hybrid Fabric, Aramid Fabric Carbon Fiber Ud Fabric Carbon Fiber Multiaxial Fabric Aramid
-
5.5*5.5mm Square Aramid Fiber Rope for Tamglass Tempering Furnace Kevlar Fire Rope
-
Flame Retardant Aramid Felt for Fire Suits
-
TPU outer sheath non-metal tight buffer fiber aramid yarn reinforcement fiber optic cable manufacturer
-
PARA Aramid Heat Resistant Transfer Roll Rope, Heat Resistant Aramid Fiber Roll Rope
-
Hybrid fabric, carbon fiber fabric, aramid fabric, carbon fiber Ud fabric, carbon fiber multiaxial fabric
-
GYFTY single-mode outdoor fiber optic cable, aramid yarn and fiberglass fiber optic cable
-
Telecom Cable Outdoor Optical Cable Optical Fiber Single Mode Optical Cable ADSS Aramid Yarn
-
Hybrid Fabric, Carbon Fiber Fabric Carbon Fiber Ud Fabric Carbon Fiber Multiaxial Fabric Aramid
News & Blog
-
home
Learn MoreHello and welcome to India TV Digital's coverage of all the breaking news coming across from India and the world. Stay home, stay safe, and stay informed as our team of dedicated editors/report
-
Safe sleeping: fighting infant mortality rates in Kalamazoo
Learn MoreKALAMAZOO, Mich. — The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released new sleeping guidelines for infants.
West Michigan has been leading the charge to a safe night's slee
-
Just a moment...
Learn MorePlease enable Cookies and reload the page.
This process is automatic. Your browser will redirect to your requested content shortly.
Please allow up to 5 seconds…
-
$1M Powerball Tickets Sold at New York Supermarket, Eatery
Learn MoreUnfortunately, no one in New York State won Wednesday night Powerball jackpot.
However, two tickets each worth $1 million were sold in New York State.
Wednesday's Powerball ja
-
Refreshing your pool for a refreshing dip in the summer - KTAR.com
Learn MoreWhen the air temperature lingers just above 90 degrees, it’s tempting to jump in the pool. But before you show off your best cannonball, bellyflop, or take the Nestea Plunge, get your pool i
-
The 44 Best Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts on Amazon in 2022
Learn MoreAre you sure you want to remove this item from your Recipe Box?
Please enter a valid email address...
The emails have been sent
No, thanksI'm already a PureWow fan.
No, t
-
Huge Growth of Fire Safety Helmet Market by 2029 Suomy, Lazer, HJC – Queen Anne and Mangolia News
Learn MoreGet Sample Report Buy Complete Report
California (United States) – The Fire Safety Helmet Market research report provides all the information related to the industry. It gives the
-
Fashionable flight safety - AOPA
Learn MoreAircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store
Lift Aviation started in 2017 as a passion project for owner, president, CEO, and pilot Guido Rietdyk. Striving to fill a
-
Exeter NH gearing up for Bicycle Rodeo May 14
Learn MoreEXETER — With many kids gearing up for some bicycling fun as warmer weather approaches, the Exeter police and fire departments have teamed up with Exeter Hospital to host a Bicycle Rodeo in a
-
Cool Tool Tuesday #8: The best tools for installing hydraulic disc brakes - CyclingTips
Learn MoreThe go-to tools for caliper bolts, rotors, routing and cutting hoses, and more.
Hydraulic disc brakes offer a number of major performance benefits in terms of control and system bike desi