Trouser wise I thought about getting some textile trousers that are waterproof and will cope with all the weather that the trip throws at us. If the weather is nice they might be a bit warm so I’m also on the look out for some armoured jeans. I’m sure they exists and even though we will be maxing out at maybe 25-30 mph I still think I want a sensible level of protection. Driving home from work in Hounslow last night I saw a guy on a scooter in shorts. Sure, he might be a competent rider, but you can’t account for other people’s driving so I’d never risk scootering on shorts.
“Pair of Draggin Jeans biking cargo pants in natural beige colour. These are Kevlar lined around seat and hips and have knee armour fitted as standard. The extra pockets on this type of trouser makes them ideal for summer touring with the benefit of Draggin’s good reputation for tough protection.
In excellent, unmarked condition, almost as new.”
These are 2nd hand but a ‘good’ style for me.
As are these.
“MENS MOTORCYCLE KEVLAR JEANS BLACK
TURIN-MOTORCYCLE-CLOTHING HAS BEEN OPERATING WITHIN THE INDUSTRY FOR OVER 5 YEARS.
WAIST 38″
LEG 32″
THESE JEANS ARE BRAND NEW!
KEVLAR PROTECTION
BLACK DENIM JEANS
KEVLAR IS A SOFT KNITTED NON-ABRASIVE MATERIAL AND IS COMFORTABLE AGAINST THE SKIN. THE FABRICS UNIQUE CONSTRUCTION OFFERS BREATHABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY. THE MATERIAL ITSELF IS DESIGNED TO DISPERSE HEAT QUICKLY AND DISTRIBUTE THE AIR EVENLY.
IT IS A MAN MADE FIBRE WHICH OFFERS INCREDIBLE PROTECTION AGAINST ABRASION, CUTS AND HEAT. ITS FIVE TIMES STRONGER THAN STEEL POUND FOR POUND, FLAME RESISTANT UPTO 400C AND CUT/SLASH RESISTANT.
POSTAGE IS £6.99 VIA A 48 HOUR SERVICE – SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED ON DELIVERY. ALL ITEMS ARE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT BEING RECIEVED.”
But then I’ve also seen these which have additional removable protection which might come in use.
“To compliment our ever expanding portfolio of products BIKERS GEAR AUSTRALIA are proud to introduce the BG camo cargo Kevlar jeans. This exclusive brand embodies top quality, durability, cutting edge design and features.
Latest 2011 design…supplied in stunning grey camo. These have 40% extra Kevlar lining than other brands on the market, the extra Kevlar is in the hip area.
AUSTRALIAN DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED.
CE Approved removable KNEE Armour and removable hip protection.
Size run – small.
These run exact size across back of waistband
(example 34″ waist will measure 17″ across waistband) so check your own jeans and order that size.
Lay your own jeans on table and measure from side to side on waistband.
The Technical Stuff
Kevlar® is a soft knitted non-abrasive material and is comfortable against the skin. The fabric is unique in construction and offers breathability and flexibility. The material itself is designed to dissipate heat quickly and distribute air evenly through the fibres.
Kevlar® is a man made fibre, which offers incredible protection against abrasion, cuts and heat. Five times stronger than steel pound for pound, flame resistant up to 400 degrees Celsius and exceptionally cut and slash resistant.
Kevlar® in various forms is used in ropes that tie up ships, clothing worn by saw-millers, fire-fighters, glass handlers and air force pilots, tank armour, aeroplane wings and lightweight canoes.
Probably the best known is the production of bullet proof vests! Although constructed in a different way (lets face it who wants to wear a bullet proof vest on their arse!)
The knitted Kevlar fabric cannot be easily ripped, torn or damaged in any way apart from manually cutting with scissors and the like.”
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