With respect to patches to be used on driver's suits, what is the
conventional wisdom on whether they should be made of flame-resistant
material? I've heard it said that the thread should NOT be flameproof so
that the patch simply falls off in the event of fire, but that didn't sound
too reassuring at the time . . .
Jim Hill
Madison WI
----- Original Message -----
From: <TRBILBO@aol.com>
To: <spitlist@gte.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: FOT Patches
> I've done dozens of show patches in the past and would recommend a 3 inch
> patch for shoulder of the suit or upper front chest max. 3 inch is also
> useable for hats and for shirts (althouygh shirts are usually embroidered
> since the patch doesn't flex as well.
>
> just my two bits but hope we are looking at fully embroidered, seamed or
> rolled edges as a minimum. Plastic backs are sometimes used like in
banners
> or scarves to keep them flat. On a driving suit I removed the one I had
with
> a plastic back.....doesn''t breathe and you need the comfort to deform it
> when strapped in tight. So depend on the user's needs of course.
>
> sign me up..... I'll take 5 to start.
>
> Bill Burroughs, #195 1965 TR4A IRS
> E Ticket Triumphs
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