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F1 racewear rubber like stamped logos

Started by ivanalesi , Apr 21 2011 16:49

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#1 ivanalesi

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Posted 21 April 2011 - 16:49

I know it's an unusual question, but I'm curious what is the material used by F1 racewear manufacturers to print their logos?
Until recently all the logos were embroidered with nomex threads, but this season all of them use overalls with logos printed on them. It looks a bit like rubber stump or whatever it's called, just like on your t-shirts. But this would very easily burn, right?
So does anyone know what's this material? I couldn't find any information about it.
I guess they save some grams over the nomex threads and they look better:)
Just like on this pic: http://f1.f-e-n.net/...1_Grand_Pri.jpg

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#2 swintex

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Posted 21 April 2011 - 19:16

I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was a digitally printed, polyurethane film with a heat activated adhesive.

Application, about 10-15 seconds at 140-170°C.

I don't know if it's actually fire retardant, it certainly doesn't burn readily. Even if it did, it's only about 50-80microns, so there's not much fuel there.

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#3 ivanalesi

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Posted 23 April 2011 - 13:37

Thanks, for your answer:) I guess it's new technology and it will spread out fast, because printing takes a lot less time and may be it's cheaper than embroidering...