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Head-to-head · checked 27 Oct 2026

FervoGear vs Accelo Racewear: Custom Race Suits

SFI-certified, made to your measurements, free design proof in 24 hours.

Free. No credit card. Unlimited design changes.

  • 4.8 stars
  • 2,300+ suits delivered
  • SFI 3.2A/1 and 3.2A/5
  • Price match guarantee
  • Free USA shipping
Chris Penick in a black and fluorescent green Penick Racing FervoGear suitThe SFI 3.2A/5 patch sewn on a FervoGear suit
Chris Penick of Penick Racing, in a FervoGear suit. Inset: the SFI 3.2A/5 patch on our double-layer suits.

The short answer

See your design before you pay anything

Both companies list their prices. The difference is when you pay and what the price includes. Every number here is from each company's own website.

To start your design
FervoGear Free$0free proof in 24 hours, no credit card
Accelo Racewear50%deposit at checkout starts the design work
Suit + custom gloves + custom shoes
FervoGear Lower$899double-layer SFI 3.2A/5, one deal
Accelo Racewear$905+Team suit $495 + gloves $195 + shoes $215
Custom karting suit
FervoGear Lower$349with matching gloves
Accelo Racewear$395suit only
Delivery time
FervoGear Listed5–6 wkor 3.5 weeks expedited
Accelo Racewear—“lead times vary”

Line by line

FervoGear vs Accelo Racewear in detail

Both companies make custom SFI suits to your measurements and list their prices online. Here is what each one publishes.

What you getFervoGearAccelo Racewear
Made to your measurementsYes. Measure at home with our sizing form and video.Yes. 19 measurements (21 for two-piece); they ask that a friend, family member or Accelo rep measure you.
Custom SFI 3.2A/5 suit, from$799 double layer, with free matching gloves$495 Team suit (fixed logo spots), $695 Qualifier, $995 Champion, $1,449 Apex. Suit only.
Suit with custom gloves and shoes$899 as one deal (double layer), $999 triple layerLower$905 with the Team suit, $1,105 with the Qualifier. Custom SFI gloves ($195) and custom SFI shoes ($215) are sold separately.
Custom karting suit$349 with matching gloves, $499 with gloves and shoesLower$395, suit only (Cordura shell, no SFI rating listed)
When you payNothing to get your design: the proof is free and needs no credit cardA 50% deposit at checkout starts the design work; once that work is underway the deposit covers it. The balance is due when you approve the design.
Design changesUnlimited free changes; first proof within 24 hoursAdjustments until you approve. Proof timing not published.
Delivery time5 to 6 weeks after design approval and sizing; 3.5 weeks expeditedListedNot published. “Lead times vary”; January to March is their busiest time.
SFI ratingsSFI 3.2A/1 (single layer) and SFI 3.2A/5 (double and triple layer)SFI 3.2A/5 adult suits; SFI 3.2A/3 youth suit
LogosUnlimited logo embroidery in every dealChampion: unlimited embroidery. Team: chest, both forearms and belt. Other suits: chosen on the order form.
Suit styles1-piece, 2-piece or jacket1-piece or 2-piece
Reply timeMedian wait 13 minutes for a text reply; 52% answered within 15 minutes (business hours, last 90 days)Not published
ShippingFree within the USA by UPS, with photos of your finished suit before it shipsNot published
Pay over timeBuy now, pay later: 4 payments or 36-month financingShop Pay: 4 interest-free payments or monthly payments
ExtrasFree matching gloves in every suit deal; shoes in the bundle dealsRadio pocket and foot stirrups included on the Champion, extra on the Qualifier and Team. Fluorescent and other premium colors cost extra.

Sources: acceloracewear.com Apex, Champion, Qualifier, Team, Youth Speedster, Custom Karting, Spitze, Custom Gloves and Custom SFI Shoes pages, their custom design forms, How to Order, The Accelo Custom Design Experience and About Us pages; fervogear.com/custom-race-suit/. All read on 27 October 2026. “Not published” means we could not find it on their website, so ask them directly.

Only at FervoGear

Try every color before you commit

At Accelo Racewear the design work starts after a deposit. At FervoGear you can design the whole suit yourself first, free, at custom.fervogear.com: pick a design, color each panel, add your logos and turn the suit around.

  • 10 starting designs you can recolor panel by panel.
  • Your logos and name appear on the suit as you add them.
  • 1-piece, 2-piece or jacket, with your price shown as you build.
  • Start from a photo of any suit; it becomes a design you can edit in about a minute.
Open the 3D builderFree, no sign-up
custom.fervogear.com
The FervoGear 3D suit builder with labels for each part you can color
3D suit, front
Front
3D suit, right side
Right side
3D suit, back
Back
3D suit, left side
Left side
Embroidered patch reading sfi Manufacturer Certified 3-2A/5
SFI 3.2A/5 on a double-layer suit
Embroidered patch reading sfi Manufacturer Certified 3-2A/1
SFI 3.2A/1 on a single-layer suit

SFI, on the suit

Look for the patch

Accelo lists SFI 3.2A/5 on its adult race suits. FervoGear makes SFI 3.2A/1 and SFI 3.2A/5 suits, and the matching patch is embroidered on every one. These photos come from our check before shipping.

  • Meta Para Aramid Nomex® outer shell with a Nomex® inner lining
  • Every patch checked against the suit’s rating before it ships
  • You see photos of the finished suit before it ships
An embroidery machine stitching the FervoGear logo

Built to your numbers

We cut and sew each suit from your measurements, embroider your logos and names by machine, and print by sublimation when the design needs it.

Embroidered FervoGear logo on a red waist band
Embroidered logo band
Carbon-look shoulder panel with white piping
Carbon-look shoulders
Orange epaulette with embroidered logo
Stitched epaulettes
Black pinstripe suit with green trim laid flat
Any pattern you want
Matching gloves with SFI tags
Gloves with SFI tags
Matching racing shoes
Matching shoes

Fast answers

Questions answered in minutes, not days

Measured from our own text records over the last 90 days of business hours.

13 minmedian wait for our reply to a customer text
52%of customer texts answered within 15 minutes
75%answered within an hour

How we measured: every time a customer texted after our last message, Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific, from 29 July to 27 October 2026 (3,005 texts), we timed how long until our next reply. Texts we did not answer count as the longest waits. Accelo Racewear does not publish reply times.

Real text threadFriday 23 Oct 2026, Pacific time, customer name hidden
Your custom racing suit proof is ready for review. Let us know if there’s anything you want to change.+ suit proof image
Instead of my number could you put this image on the back?+ photo
Sure, sharing the updated proof shortly.
Please review the attached updated proof and let me know if you’d like anything refined.+ updated proof image
Change asked 9:00 · new proof 9:11
That is amazing. How long is production?
Does it cost more to add sponsor logos?
No, you can add as many sponsors as you want
The normal production time is 5-6 weeks, when do you need the order?

What racers say

What racers say about our proofs and fit

4.8 ★rating2,300+suits deliveredRead reviews on Google
RRRalph RoodMar 27, 2026
“The race suite was awesome and just how it was presents in proofs highly recommend to anyone looking for a suite”
GCGregory ChapmanJul 2, 2026
“With the unlimited free mockups I was able to create a suit that I've always dreamed of having. … With the quick turnaround I had my suit at my front door 4 days before the race!”
DRDonovan RoseFeb 2, 2026
“Easy to design your own suit, they change and work with you on everything. It got here pretty quick with no mix up.”
TPTara PaulFeb 26, 2026
“The service provided was exemplary, with prompt responses and valuable assistance in tailoring my suit to my preferences. The quality is outstanding, and the pricing is highly competitive.”
JMJen M.Jan 13, 2026
“Wonderful company to work with! Extremely timely, patient, communicative and the PRODUCT turned out AMAZING!!!!”
AMAmber MarchantMay 11, 2026
“The suit is amazing, quality, price and shipping eta is exceptional!”
MEMark EarlJan 29, 2026
“They were more than very responsive and met every expectation I had. My suit, gloves and shoes fit perfectly. And every detail was spot on.”
MFMichelle FieldsApr 29, 2026
“The suit is absolutely perfect. … We received it within the timeframe we were told.”
Race day in a custom FervoGear suit
Off-road racer in her stars-and-stripes suit
Diego Alvarado at the track

In the news

Covered in the news

Our SFI 3.2A/1 and 3.2A/5 certification announcement (a press release) ran on these news sites, and Speedway Media wrote about our custom fire suits.

On track

Customer suits, race-ready

Which one fits you

Both list SFI 3.2A/5 suits. Here is who each one suits best.

Choose Accelo Racewear if

  • You want the lowest suit price and a fixed team look: the $495 Team suit is SFI 3.2A/5, with logos on the chest, forearms and belt.
  • You have a young racer: the $495 Youth Speedster (SFI 3.2A/3) comes with their “Grow With Me” program of discounted suits and alterations.
  • You want a ready-sized SFI 3.2A/5 suit: the Spitze is $385, in Small to 4XL.

Choose FervoGear if

  • You want to see your design before paying anything: a free proof in 24 hours, no credit card.
  • You want custom gloves and shoes in one price: SFI 3.2A/5 suit, gloves and shoes for $899.
  • You want a date to plan around: 5 to 6 weeks, 3.5 weeks expedited, free shipping in the USA.
  • You race karts: a custom karting suit with matching gloves for $349.

How it works

Design first, then measure, then race

  1. Choosing suit options on the request form

    1. Tell us your design

    Tell us your colors, logos and suit type on a 30-second form, or design it in 3D. Your free proof arrives within 24 hours, with no deposit.

  2. A designer drawing a suit proof on screen

    2. Approve it and measure

    Change anything as many times as you like. When it is right, measure at home with our sizing form and video.

  3. A UPS driver delivering a package

    3. Get a suit made to fit

    Your suit is made to your measurements. You get photos before it ships, then free UPS delivery in the USA.

FAQ

FervoGear vs Accelo Racewear questions

Do I have to pay before I see a design?

At Accelo Racewear, yes: a 50% deposit is taken at checkout to start the design work, and once that work is underway the deposit covers it. At FervoGear the first design proof is free, arrives within 24 hours and needs no credit card, and you can ask for unlimited changes.

Which one is cheaper?

It depends on the suit. Accelo's lowest custom SFI 3.2A/5 suit is the $495 Team suit, with logos on the chest, forearms and belt; the Qualifier is $695 and the Champion $995. FervoGear's custom double-layer SFI 3.2A/5 suit is $799 with matching gloves, and $899 with matching shoes too. Add Accelo's custom SFI gloves ($195) and shoes ($215) and their total starts at $905.

How long does each take?

Accelo Racewear does not publish a delivery time; its How to Order page says lead times vary with the number of orders and that January to March is the busiest time. FervoGear's standard delivery is usually 5 to 6 weeks after design approval and sizing, and expedited delivery takes about 3.5 weeks.

Who makes custom karting suits?

Both. FervoGear's custom karting suit is $349 with matching gloves, or $499 with gloves and shoes. Accelo's custom karting suit is $395 for the suit, with a Cordura shell and no SFI rating listed.

Do both make SFI suits?

Yes. Accelo lists SFI 3.2A/5 on its adult race suits and SFI 3.2A/3 on its youth suit. FervoGear makes SFI 3.2A/1 single-layer suits and SFI 3.2A/5 double- and triple-layer suits, each with its embroidered SFI patch.

How quickly does FervoGear reply?

Over the last 90 days, in business hours (Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific), the median wait for our reply to a customer text was 13 minutes, and 75% of texts were answered within an hour.

Your design first, with no deposit

Send your colors and logos or build the suit in 3D. Your free proof arrives within 24 hours, and you pay nothing to see it.

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