Sparco Hocotex Race Suits

[Dibba]

My trusty old race suit needs replacing for next year.

I have always gone for 3 layer Nomex previously but see that Sparco now manufacture 1 layer suits out of Hocotex which is claimed to offer lots of advantages over both 2 layer and 3 layer Nomex.

Increased fire protection is obviously welcome and the extra breathability of the fabric would help keep someone as unfit as me cooler during races no doubt !

They are predictably more expensive but putting cost aside for just a moment.

I was wondering if anyone here has got / used a Hocotex suit ?

Do you find them more comfortable that 2 and 3 layer suits ?

How robust / durable do you judge them to be ? ie is the much thinner fabric more susceptible to wear and damage ?

Thanks in advance for any opinions based upon experience.

[Hollowpockets]

I was looking at these last week but decided against the single layer suit as I didn't think it would offer the same durability as an equivalent 3 layer. Also don't like to buy the first of something new so went for the X8 Sparco which fits great and is much more comfortable than the old 3 layer heavier sparco suit I had the previous couple of seasons.

Interested to hear your thoughts if you do go for one.