Equipment selection and care

Metallic Jackets: Which fabric to choose?

Whether it's metallic jackets, cuffs or masks, this equipment shares one thing in common: the conductive fabric of which it is made. This article covers the pros and cons of each material.

What does FIE mean?

The FIE label represents a safety standard to which fencing equipment must conform. Althought more costly than its 350N counterpart, FIE equipment is typically of much higher quality.

Jacket lettering, what are the options?

This article presents the pros and cons of the many technologies used for lettering fencing outfits, as well as the requirements the lettering must conform to.