Global Garments Gazette

  You might have heard of it and seen it on new racewear and wondered what it is and why the regulation was brought in, well we are here to answer those very questions. Such as — ‘What is the FIA 8856–2018 regulation?’ ‘Do I need to upgrade my racewear now?’ and ‘What disciplines of motorsport require 8856–2018 regulated racewear?’ Keep reading for everything you need to know about it and how it could affect you! The FIA 8856–2018 regulation is a 50 page set of safety standards established by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) which racewear manufacturers must follow to ensure that motorsport participants are protected in the event of an accident. The regulation was released in 2018 and applies to all fire retardant clothing, including suits, underwear (and now boxers, bras and knickers), boots and gloves. It is an update to the previous FIA 8856–2000 regulation. Worth noting that manufacturers started creating garments to this standard in 2021 because they were told t