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HOW IT’S MADE | MACNA VANTAGE POINT

Molvena has been leading in tailor-made garments of the highest quality since the 1500’s – the time of the Renaissance. This has resulted in generations of specialists with tons of knowledge and experience.

Molvena is also home to the MACNA Vantage Point; our centre of operation for R&D, prototyping, and race support. Our team of tailors with a combined experience of more than 100 years also manages the entire crafting process of all our professional racing suits.

HOW IT'S MADE | THE PATTERNS

First up, the pattern master will check, calculate, and adjust each panel of your Mizuro suit separately based on the dimensions taken by the Mizuro specialist. The pattern master then enters the measurements into a technical drawing programme and adjusts it accordingly.

With the racer’s measurements entered, the platting machine will now cut out the patterns that are used for cutting out the leather panels of the suit.

HOW IT'S MADE | THE DESIGN

With the plotted panels as guideline, the leather panels are now cut out by the hand of an experienced leather specialist. Aside from the panels, leather accents, padding and the liner are also cut to be stitched and assembled later on.

Both the design and the leather panels are ready; time to print. A state-of-the-art printer translates the design onto the panels, colour by colour. In case of fluorescent colours, the graphics are applied through heat transfer.

HOW IT'S MADE | THE PANELS

After a possible beating from the punching machine, some panels are provided with ventilating capabilities as small holes are punched by a different piece of machinery. The hard part is now over for the leather panels – time to show ’em some love.

With the panels cut, printed, and punched, a protective film is applied to increase durability. The panels can now lie down and rest during the night to ensure they’re in top shape when everything needs to carne together.

HOW IT'S MADE | THE ASSEMBLY

First, the liner of the suit is stitched together. The rest of the day is needed to finish all separate panels by attaching the smaller parts such as logos and zips in the right place. And finally, all components are put together and form what we call racing gear!

Last but certainly not least, each suit is handed to the final specialist for quality control. The suit is checked on deviations in colour, construction, and dimensions, among other criteria. Here is determined if Dutch Design has successfully met ltalian Craftsmanship.

HOW IT'S MADE | THE ASSEMBLY

First, the liner of the suit is stitched together. The rest of the day is needed to finish all separate panels by attaching the smaller parts such as logos and zips in the right place. And finally, all components are put together and form what we call racing gear!

Last but certainly not least, each suit is handed to the final specialist for quality control. The suit is checked on deviations in colour, construction, and dimensions, among other criteria. Here is determined if Dutch Design has successfully met ltalian Craftsmanship.

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