Kevlar is a strong synthetic polymer fiber used in police protective clothing and bulletproof vests. Kevlar jeans have Kevlar supports in specific areas to protect motorcyclists from injury, but are primarily made of denim. They are not indestructible but can withstand most motorcycle crashes.
Kevlar is a type of synthetic polymer fiber most commonly used in police protective clothing such as body armor. It is known to have great strength, three times the tensile strength of steel, and is lightweight so it can be easily used. Kevlar jeans, which have been called motorcycle jeans or biker jeans, are not made entirely of Kevlar, they are primarily made of denim. However, they do have Kevlar supports in specific areas of the jeans.
The Kevlar material was created in 1965 by the DuPont company. It was used commercially during the 1970s to replace steel in racing tires. Since then, Kevlar has been used for racing sails, bicycle tires, and bulletproof vests. Kevlar has also been used for its acoustic properties as speaker cones and in some brands of snare drums.
Kevlar jeans are made to help their wearers resist injury, with motorcyclists especially in mind. The denim used in Kevlar jeans is commonly thicker than the average jean. This is to help keep the areas without Kevlar supports durable and intact in the event of an accident.
Kevlar supports are usually arranged under the denim on the thighs, seat, and knees of the jeans. The most protected areas are those that usually hit the asphalt during an accident. There is usually additional support on the knees in the form of thick padding. In tests, Kevlar has been shown to withstand most motorcycle crashes and can help protect a rider’s legs from extreme injuries.
Some brands of Kevlar jeans have pockets at the knees and in other places that allow wearers to remove the Kevlar pads. While Kevlar jean designers have worked to make the jeans comfortable, some wearers have reported that the Kevlar supports are uncomfortable to walk on and take off when not cycling. With some brands, wearers can also add extra padding to the jeans, which provide extra support.
Although they are made for protection, Kevlar jeans are not indestructible. They will help protect riders, but the Kevlar will usually take damage. Minimal damage includes scratches to the Kevlar supports under the jeans, which is what happens in typical accidents. In catastrophic accidents, there is a chance that the Kevlar will wear out completely and disintegrate.
While made for the biker in mind, Kevlar jeans can also be worn by those just looking for extra durable and protective clothing. Kevlar jeans have been made for both men and women. This allows anyone to enjoy the protection these jeans offer.
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