The difference between win and defeat is often contained in a few tenths of a second, for such a reason any item of the car and driver’s equipment must be carefully engineered down to the most minute details seeking for the best performance. Lightness and comfort through technology is Sparco mission as well as offering innovative pluses to help customers to be successful. A project of technical evolution applied to all the main product ranges. The traditional focus on safety combined with particu lar attention to lightness and comfort allow to offer always more efficient products in line with the market needs.
Sparco starts a new era with a technology that revolutionizes the way to produce fireproof overalls. Sparco is the only company to use HOCOTEX® technology. Made in Italy technology patented by Sparco. The new concept is the result of over 3 years of research and testing, that incorporates in a single fabric what is normally achieved by traditional technology in a multilayer sandwich. This technology allows a really breathable fabric and the honeycomb structure with internal air cells ensure the driver even more fire protection.
PBI (polybenzimidazole) stable fibre is an organic fibre that provides thermal stability for a wide range of high temperature applications. PBI fibre will not burn in air, it does not melt or drip, and it will retain its strength and flexibility after exposure to flame. As the backbone of many flame resistant fabric blends, PBI fibre enhances performance by combining flame-resistance and thermal protection with the highest level of comfort, durability, and protection. PBI fibre is widely used in applications that require personal protection and performance, including outerwear and multi-layers garments.
PBI Fibre Properties
Agreement for the use of NOMEX® Dupont brand
One more great victory for Sparco technical staff. An agreement has been signed with Dupont, the multinational that produces technical fibre and the fireproof thread used for the production of driver overalls. This partnership, part of “Quality” program of DuPont, will allow to guarantee the highest quality level and the greatest fire protection, pointed out to the user by Nomex® label that Sparco will be allowed to put on own items.
Chemical treatment applied to the fabric consisting of microcapsules containing an active principle which is released when exerts a mechanical strain (rubbing, body movement, friction). The active principle contains menthol essence and contributes to lowering the driver’s body temperature living a freshness sensation. The effect remains even after several washing. Permanent treatment of silver ions which inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
Carbon Fibre is the most advanced material used in the automotive industry. Incredibly Light and Strong, Carbon Fibre was created as an aerospace and military material and introduced in F.1 by Lotus “geniale” founder Colin Chapman in 1981 on the Lotus 88 F.1 car. Sparco started using carbon fibre for its racing seats in 1984 and since then never stopped designing the most technically advanced racing seats. In 1999 Sparco created a dedicated carbon fibre and sport seat division devoted to serving. Supercar and Aerospace Industry. Today 7 autoclaves and over 150 staff are working to create part for supercars like Bugatti Veyron and Supersport, Ferrari Enzo, Aston Martin Zagato and One77 as well as parts for superjets like Airbus 380 or super helicopters from Augusta Westland. Not to mention F.1 components for Toro Rosso F.1 racing cars. Carbon Fibre is not an easy material to deal with. Carbon has a complicated non linear stress behavior and require a sophisticated design and engineering approach to generate the light and strong parts used in extreme applications like racing cars, supercars and planes.