This gives saber masks their distinctive metalic sppearance. Jacket Fencing jackets are traditionally white, due to early methods of scoring that required marks to be visible on the fencer's clothing. Today, some lightly colored jackets are allowed. Regular competition jackets withstand around 400 Newtons of puncturing pressure. FIE certified jackets, required for international competition, must withstand more than 800 Newtons.
Jackets come with zippers in the front and back.
Most lames are made of woved metal, usually steel. Some newer types use a conductive non-metalic coating. The best way to wash a lame is to wear it in the shower. Plastron Otherwise known as an underarm protector, the plastron is required in tournaments as an extra measure of protection and padding in a soft and oft-targeted area. It is worn underneath the jacket and affords protection to various muscles and lymph nodes.