Walero temperature regulating racewear is fully flame-retardant and has been scientifically developed to regulate your body’s temperature, enhance driver performance and ensure maximum comfort.
Our racewear uses NASA developed technology, Outlast®
Walero racewear is FIA 8856-2000 and SFI 3.3 compliant
Superior fit with flatlock seams and supersoft material
Walero racewear uses NASA Developed technology, Outlast®, to actively regulate your body’s core temperature and skins microclimate, as seen in the graph below. This means the body is put under less strain, therefore allowing the wearer to perform better, for longer and also reduces the affects of heat stress and fatigue.
Outlast® technology, originally developed for NASA, utilises phase change materials (PCM). A phase change material (PCM) is a substance with a high heat of fusion which, melting and solidifying at a certain temperature, is capable of storing and releasing large amounts of energy. Heat is absorbed or released when the material changes from solid to liquid and vice versa; thus, PCMs are classified as latent heat storage (LHS) units.
Outlast® technology is comparable to ice in a drink; as it changes from solid to liquid, it absorbs heat and cools the drink, keeping that drink at the desired temperature for longer. Outlast® phase change materials work in the same way, but are micro-encapsulated to be permanently enclosed and protected in a polymer shell. We call micro-encapsulated phase change materials Thermocules™.
These Thermocules™ are incorporated into our fibres and fabrics, and have the capacity to absorb, store and release excess heat. This gives Walero base layers (AKA, underwear) the ability to continually regulate skin’s microclimate. As the skin gets hot, the heat is absorbed, and as it cools, that heat is released.
Certified Space Technology Outlast® technology is not wicking technology, which manages moisture by reacting to your sweat and pulling it away from the skin. Outlast® technology will proactively manage heat while controlling the production of moisture before it begins. That’s the Outlast® difference.
"For me, being comfortable is everything when racing. The Walero base-layers are super comfortable and the Outlast technology is the deal breaker. The fact that I can regulate my body temperature is a massive benefit to my performance on track. They allow me to have full concentration on my driving, eliminating factors such as fatigue and loss of cognitive function when I need it most".
ADAC GT4 CHAMPIONSHIP
We have all heard of Nomex® motorsport underwear, right?! Well, much like ‘Google’ is to search engines, ‘Nomex®’ has just become the generalised term for flame retardant underwear made for racing.
Developed in the 60’s by French company DuPont®, the Nomex® fibres became the go-to for making racing underwear in the racing industry.
Well, at Walero we aren’t happy with the standard! We simply weren’t happy with the rough, scratchy feeling that is caused by the Nomex® fibres in underwear. So, we went in search of something different. Softer, more comfortable, better!
We discovered a Protal®, a fibre with permanent flame retardant (FR) qualities. Unlike non-permanently FR treated materials, the protective qualities of ours don’t wear out.
We then spin this together with a combination of other fibres to create our unique Walero yarn. It is this yarn which is then knitted together to produce our famous, supersoft fabric for our racing underwear. Which in turn is stitched together with flat-lock seams to create Walero motorsport underwear.
It goes without saying that all Walero base layers are FIA and SFI compliant. Our Walero 1.0 Tops, Leggings and Balaclavas are all FIA 8856-2000 and SFI 3.3 approved. Our Walero 2.0 Foot Socks are FIA 8856 - 2018 approved.
"I have always been an advocate of Safety, short oval racing and to have Walero on board real emphasises this push and Walero have certainly done their part in providing the most comfortable base, layers that actually help my performance, but also keep me as safe as possible".
NATIONAL HOT ROD CHAMPIONSHIP
Flatlock seams ensure maximum movement
Fabric designed to enhance breathability
Our Walero super-soft fabric ensures maximum comfort
At Walero, we simply weren’t happy with the rough, scratchy feeling that is caused by the Nomex® fibres in underwear. So, we went in search of something different. Softer, more comfortable, better!
Walero racewear has been tailored for a superior fit with flat-lock seams and super-soft fabric to ensure maximum ease of movement, breathability and palpable comfort from start to finish.
"I have to be 110% focused on the car and oh the road ahead, sometimes for more than 30 km at a time. Physical comfort cannot be an issue on a special stage-this is why Walero is a game-changer, it's
superio comfort gives me back the seconds when I would've thought about the heat inside the car or the sweat running down my face."
EUROPEAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Scientifically proven to lower heart rate by up to 8%
0.6°C rise in body temprature vs 1.5°C in standard Nomex®
Scientifically proven to reduce perspiration by up to 40%
Study conducted shows an average gain of 0.102 per lap
More consistent lap times over the course of a 31 lap stint
Study shows consistent driver inputs with Walero
Alongside extensive testing of the base layers in the real world of racing, Walero joined forces with Cranfield University to conduct a series of rigorous tests against standard Nomex base layers independently with Performance Coach, Dean Fouache ASCC PgD, who had years of experience working in multiple forms of motorsport including The World Endurance Championship, Blancpain GT, World Intercontinental Challenge Cup and British GT, to discover the true performance benefits gained with the Walero base layers.
The testing revealed a greater level of thermoregulation, a lower sweat-rate, minimal body mass reduction and lower average heart rate values displaying that the Walero base layers were more efficient at maintaining homeostatic balance than the alternative control Nomex base layers.
Walero racewear is trusted and relied on by hundreds of drivers around the world to #GetTheEdge. Find out more on our Walero Athletes >
"As a professional driver, I always compete to win races and championships. That's why I like to surround myself with the best people and the best tools. Walero technology has helped me to maximise my performance on track while keeping me safe."
4 TIME NASCAR MEXICO CHAMPION
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