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Old 02-08-2009, 10:55 PM
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Nomex doesn't melt ever.

It begins to rapidly char and break down at about 350 Celsius.
Old 02-09-2009, 12:52 AM
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If it is a patch it can be removed. If it is embroidery you should cover it.

This is a used suit I bought on eBay. At some point Roth racing switched from Toyota to Chevy.

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One school of thought is that the patches themselves are a concern. This is why many veterans use regular thread and a wide stitch. The theory is the stitch will burn off quickly and the patch will fall off.
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Originally Posted by daigo
One school of thought is that the patches themselves are a concern. This is why many veterans use regular thread and a wide stitch. The theory is the stitch will burn off quickly and the patch will fall off.
Yes, this what I was told, and it makes sense. The patches will be a molten blob, that you want to fall away from you suit.


so, I've only used cotton thread for patches.
Old 02-09-2009, 11:25 AM
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Cut and pull, hope you are really patient......

As for care, I hear that the Molecule products are good but I have had great results with Woolite on a gentle cycle (with all zippers and velcros closed off). Hang dry, no fast spin cycles, ....

I jus had a Martha Stewart moment there



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