INTERNATIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD FEDERATION. (2024, July). SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALPINE COMPETITION EQUIPMENT. International Ski Federation FIS, Oberhofen, Switzerland. EDITION 2024/2025

 

1. Definition

Cut-resistant undergarments are clothing items worn underneath the competition suit, designed to improve the athlete's protection against cut injuries.

 

2. General specifications

In order to provide appropriate protection, the cut-resistant undergarment must be sized correctly based on the producer’s guidelines and worn in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions of use. The undergarment shall be used without alteration/modification, as certified by the manufacturer. Cut-resistant undergarment is intended to provide supplementary protection, not infinite cut protection.

 

3. Technical specifications

The cut-resistant undergarment level of protection is defined by the specifications of the FIS-DITF test standard 2021.

The basic definition parameters are:

The minimum uncut measuring length for each level are: 200mm, cut resistance at cutting force of the corresponding level 4 out of 5 tests of the same textile must have the corresponding cut resistance in 3 directions of textile positions: 0° / 45° / 90°. The direction with the lowest cut resistance value defines the FIS star level.

Force (N)	100	200	300	400	500
FIS-star	*	**	***	****	*****

 

Fulfilment of requirements is to be attested by these standardised conformity labels, affixed on the outer side of the protection garment in a non-removable way at the back of the lower left leg above the top of the ski boot cuff area.

“Conforms to FIS Specifications CRG 2021” and depict the achieved FIS-star(s) level.

The conformity label certifies that the manufacturer has obtained the required certifications (FIS-DITF 2021) and fulfills the above requirements. To receive the label, the test protocol must be submitted to the FIS Athletes Health Unit.

Label attesting conformity with FIS specifications for cut resistant undergarment.

 

4. Implementation of cut resistant undergarment

The use of cut-resistant undergarment is strongly recommended for all disciplines events at all levels. The use of cut-resistant undergarment pants is mandatory for all events disciplines at category race level 0 and 1 from season 2025/2026 onwards. The mandatory implementation requires a minimum protection level of 3 stars according to the FIS-DITF test standard everywhere between the iliac crest and the onset of the ski boot. Further, protective zones will be defined until spring 2025.