We have used the same ultra-high quality metallic lame material from the same supplier for the last 40 years and this is why our lames last longer than any other on the market. Don't waste money buying a new lame every season just buy one that stands the test of time. The printing of the nationality (abbreviation official 3 letter code) onto the apron is now mandatory.

The letter of the rules:

The nationality has to be printed directly onto the apron, or onto a piece
of conductive lamé material carefully sewn onto the apron.
The letters must be in dark blue, in capitals (block uppercase font),
between 8 cm and 10 cm high, and between 1 cm and 1.5 cm wide.
In En garde! position the printing has to be readable. It's position on the
bottom side of the apron has to be between 10 cm and 20 cm above the piste,
horizontally centred across the width of the apron