Kevlar Motorcycle Jacket Review, Part I

Kevlar Motorcycle Jacket Review, Part I

KEVLAR: STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT AND HEAT RESISTANT
Perhaps most famous for its application in bullet-proof vests, Kevlar is also used in radial tires, heat- or flame-resistant fabrics, fiber-reinforced composite materials for aircraft panels, boat hulls, golf-club shafts, and lightweight bicycles.
According to the Dupont website, which first produced Kevlar in 1965, this tough fiber weave can be made [...]

August 9th, 2007 by MCg 

Kevlar Motorcycle Jacket Review, Part II

Kevlar Motorcycle Jacket Review, Part II

AIR MESH KEVLAR JACKET
(Read Part I)
The Cycleport Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket includes a thorough array of impact protective armor, in addition to the abrasion resisting Kevlar. The “Tri-Armor Body Guard System” includes armor not only in the right areas to protect elbows, forearms, shoulders, and back, but it also includes armor for both sides [...]

August 8th, 2007 by MCg 

Definitions of Motorcycle Apparel Terms

WHAT DO ALL THOSE LABELS MEAN ON MOTORCYCLE GEAR?
Ever wonder what all those different motorcycle textiles are about? What are the definitions of the myriad terms printed on the tags of motorcycle jackets, pants and gloves? What’s good? What’s better? Is textile as good as leather? Is there any textile [...]

April 15th, 2007 by MCg 

Draggin’ Jeans: Kevlar Reinforced Riding Jeans

DRAGGIN’ JEANS – BETTER THAN REGULAR JEANS
I’ve been wearing Draggin’ Jeans with Draggin’ Armor by Fast Company for several years. These are cotton blue jeans (or black jeans) with Kevlar reinforcements sewn generously on the inside over the knee areas and in the seat of the pants. Their optional CE armor is attached [...]

April 4th, 2007 by MCg