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1. FIA 8856-2018 homologation meets the current standard for competitive and professional motorsport
2. Lenzing FR material delivers natural thermal insulation and flame resistance with a genuinely comfortable feel
3. Extremely lightweight and thin construction means you barely notice you’re wearing it
1. At £69.99 it’s a step up in price compared to non-Lenzing FR certified alternatives
2. The thin construction offers less padding or additional warmth in cold conditions
3. Primarily for motorsport use with limited crossover applications
A balaclava is one of those items in a racing setup that you don’t notice when it’s right and very much notice when it isn’t. The Race V3 Balaclava is built to the FIA 8856-2018 homologation standard using Lenzing FR material, a natural viscose fibre with genuine thermal insulation and flame-resistance properties that help prevent heat stress in competitive use. The construction is stretchable to the requirements of the new homologation standard, and elastane fibre in the advanced tech base layer ensures the fit moves with the head and helmet rather than restricting it. Extremely lightweight and thin, it gives the sensation of wearing very little while providing meaningful fire protection throughout.
The Race V3 Balaclava is aimed at motorsport competitors who need FIA 8856-2018 certified head protection as part of a complete fire-resistant outfit. At £69.99 it’s a fair price for a current-standard certified balaclava with Lenzing FR construction and engineered stretch.
– Homologation: FIA 8856-2018
– Material: Lenzing FR natural viscose fibre
– Properties: Flame resistant, thermal insulation, stretchable
– Construction: Extremely lightweight, thin, soft-touch textile
– Elastane fibre: Yes, for engineered elasticity
– Price: £69.99
The Race V3 Balaclava delivers current-standard FIA 8856-2018 certified fire protection in one of the lightest, thinnest packages available. Lenzing FR handles thermal insulation and flame resistance naturally, the stretch construction works with the helmet rather than against it, and the soft-touch textile keeps comfort high where it matters most.
The Race V3 Balaclava is a well-specified, current-standard certified head layer that delivers FIA 8856-2018 compliant protection without feeling like you’re wearing it. Lenzing FR and stretch construction are genuine upgrades over older standard options, and at £69.99 it’s a fair price for a balaclava built to the latest requirements.
1. FIA 8856-2018 homologation meets the current standard for competitive and professional motorsport
2. Lenzing FR material delivers natural thermal insulation and flame resistance with a genuinely comfortable feel
3. Extremely lightweight and thin construction means you barely notice you’re wearing it
1. At £69.99 it’s a step up in price compared to non-Lenzing FR certified alternatives
2. The thin construction offers less padding or additional warmth in cold conditions
3. Primarily for motorsport use with limited crossover applications
