glossary.
glossary.
USER MANUAL: Urban Moto Dictionary. Motorcycle Gear Edition
1.0. a b r a s i o n
F A B R I C S
Intro of chapter 1.1
slide protection. Abrasion resistant:
**Abrasion resistant fabric withstands surface wear from rubbing, extending the life of a product and protecting the person who wears it.**
Classic by nature and classic by style there are a multitude of reasons leather never goes out of fashion. If you are a lover of ‘’Op shopping’’ (aka thrift stores), you will always find real leather making a star appearance as this material can last a lifetime! When it comes to motorcycle gear, leather continues to hold its fame for being highly abrasion resistant as it literally acts like a second skin.
The thicker the leather the safer it is, yet the heavier it gets, so keep this in mind when comparing price to quality because you don’t want it to weigh you down. If you are buying brand new, they do take time to break in and mould to your body shape, but once they do you never want to take it off!
Leather is much more than just a fashion accessory! The term 'leather' is actually a blanket term for a group of materials made from animal hides. When people talk about 'leather' jackets, they are usually referring to 'Cowhide', which is a fabric made by tanning and treating the outside layer of animal hide. It is typically smooth in texture and naturally abrasion resistant, quite like wearing a second skin, making it a popular and durable material for motorcycle wear. Our leather range can be found here, and our care recommendations can be found here!
Kevlar® by DuPont is another popular material used as a protective lining in motorcycle gear.
Kevlar is lightweight, cut-resistant, heat-resistant and abrasion resistant, and is often used in high impacrt zones, or sometimes interwoven with denim.
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Cordura® is a well-renouned brand of fabric, first established in the 60s and best known for their military-grade materials.
It is an exceptionally strong, flexible material that offers high abrasion resistance. Cordura® products are strong, tough, lightweight and long lasting; making it a great (and sustainable) choice for single layer protective motorcycle gear.
It is an exceptionally strong, flexible material that offers high abrasion resistance. Cordura® products are strong, tough, lightweight and long lasting; making it a great (and sustainable) choice for single layer protective motorcycle gear.
SuperFabric® materials come in a variety of patterns to cater to different performance criteria.
The SuperFabric® used in some of our moto gear, is found in high impact zones to ensure it reaches the highest standards of abrasion resistance. SuperFabric® utilises a series of tiny guard plates infused into the material to create a highly abrasion resistant, yet breathable, material that acts and feels like regular fabric. Clutch Moto denim combined with SuperFabric®, has been laboratory tested to achieve a result reflective of a AAA abrasion rating based on the new provisional standard EN17092.
1.2 FABRIC FEATURES
C L O T H I N G
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GORE-TEX is a popular material and brand that is most famously known for its waterproof protection.
Even in the heaviest downpour or snowy weather conditions this material is "GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™" and also offers breathability and windproofness.
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2.1. IMPACT
armour // Impact resistant
Armour increases the chances of a motorcyclist surviving an accident. The most common form of armour was high-density foam but viscoelastic material has become more common. It is fitted into the shoulders, elbows, back, hips and knees of motorcycle clothing
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Certifications
For many years, the most recognised method for evaluating protective motorcycle clothing was the European Standard EN13595-1:2002. This clothing standard was for professional riders. The standard offered 2 levels of protection: Lower (level 1) or higher (level 2) protection with an emphasis on impact abrasion resistance, seam burst resistance, tear strength and cut resistance.
In 2017, a new European Standard began development and EN17092 was created. The standard itself follows similar testing methods, with abrasion resistance, tear strength and seam strength key factors that are assessed.
In replacement of the level 1 and level 2 rating system, a new class system was introduced. Class AAA garments provide the highest possible requirements, whilst Class AA and Class A garments each have lower requirements, respectively. The tests vary significantly between them. For example, Class A jackets do not require any abrasion resistance on the back. And neither Class A nor AA trousers need have any abrasion resistance on the buttocks (a high-risk area for abrasion). Only Class AAA trousers must have abrasion resistance to protect a rider's backside.
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