December 17th, 2005

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Motorcycle Safety Clothing And Why This Is Important

To improve motorcycle safety many countries order the wearing of protective clothing by motorcyclists, especially a helmet. Other protective apparatus may include certain types of jackets, gloves, boots, and pants. Jackets meant for motorcyclists are normally made of nylon, leather, or Kevlar. These jackets typically include heavy padding on the elbow, spine, and shoulder regions. Gloves are usually made of leather or Kevlar and some include carbon fiber knuckle protection. Boots, especially those for sport riding, include reinforcement and plastic caps on the ankle and toe areas. A well-protected motorcyclist will wear boots with heels that fit on motorcycle foot rests (pegs) and provide good ankle support. Pants are usually leather, nylon, or Kevlar. Except for helmets, none of these stuff are required by law in any state in the U.S. but are recommended by many of those who ride.

Types of clothing

Leather Clothing:

Leathers are 1-piece suits, or 2-piece jackets and trousers worn by motorcyclists primarily for protection in a crash. The leather used is not fashion leather but protective leather which is stronger, rather flexible and much tougher. Both leathers and joins (seams and zips) should be formally tested for ergonomics and impact scrape, cut, tear and burst resistance. They do not have to be too heavy and there is no such thing as challenge leather - just safe and unsafe leather and joins.

Normally, an accident at a race track will result in the racers sliding, rolling and dropping for reasonably long distances and long times compared to an accident on the public road. This is because of the large safety run-off areas found on most race tracks; hence racers have a much minor possibility of hitting hard vertical solid objects during a crash. Some racing leathers have additional protection properties to increase sliding and decrease bouncing and rotation. To decrease or prevent such injuries, most modern racing suits have an area that helps sliding at the knees, shoulders and elbows – often made of titanium or high-density plastic, so the rider slides more along the track environment and so reduces the bouncing and rotation through the air, which may cause inferior injuries from angular accelerations and rotational forces

Currently there are two major styles of motorcycle leathers: the tight fitting and sometimes colorful one or two piece suits based on motorcycle racing leathers; and the somewhat looser fitting leather trousers and jackets, usually black and often decorated with metal studs and tassels.

Textile Clothing:

Increasingly, motorcyclists are choosing protective equipment make up of man-made textiles rather than leather due to their enhanced weather protection from heat, cold, and water, and the increased value these garments tend to provide in terms of pockets and vents. Common materials include high density (600–1000 Denier) ballistic nylon (e.g., Cordura) and Kevlar (or blends of Kevlar, Cordura, and Lycra) and often include waterproof liners made from materials such as Gore-Tex.

Motorcycling Boots:

Boots are worn by motorcycle riders and passengers to avoid or reduce harm to their feet and ankles while riding and in the incident of a crash. Tough, strong, fairly flexible boots with rigid soles provide the rider protection from a number of risks. Boots with oil-resistant, rubber-based merged soles give a grip on the concrete and help keep the rider's feet on the foot rests. If the boots have heels, they should be low and wide to provide a solid base when standing with the bike. In a crash, boots may keep away from or lessen foot and ankle injuries.

Helmets:

A motorcycle helmet is protective head covering used by motorcycle riders. The major target of a motorcycle helmet is to protect the rider's head during crash, although many helmets provide extra protection such as a face shield. In some countries the wearing of motorcycle helmets is obligatory.

Helmets are made in 2 main layers: hard and energy-absorbing. The hard shell spreads an impact over a larger area, while the liner (often polystyrene foam) absorbs energy so less is transferred to the skull & brain

Gloves:

Motorcycling racing glove

Motorcycling gloves are normally made of leather. They may have gauntlets to protect the rider's wrists from injury, and help shrink drafts while riding in colder climates. Motorcycling gloves usually have reinforced palms probable to protect the rider from scratch injuries in case of an accident.

Optional characteristics include additional protection or weatherproofing. For touring gloves, such additional features may include advanced insulating materials and waterproof/breathable fabric, although touring gloves may still lack advanced armoring features used in motorcycle racing gloves.

Gloves intended for motorcycle racing normally feature preserved finger sections and the best available protection, obtained through additional armor incorporated within the glove. Although maximum tactility is a noticeable starting point for racing gloves, additional protection should not be discarded. Additional protection may involve titanium or carbon panels for knuckles and the joints of the fingers. Furthermore, racing gloves may and often do add in additional wrist and other protection panels to protect the heel of the hand, back of the hand and other easily injured parts of the hand.

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Wolverine Insulated Gore-Tex Waterproof Boot 8 (Men's) - Brown / Maxi Brown Cordura


Wolverine Insulated Gore-Tex Waterproof Boot 8 (Men's) - Brown / Maxi Brown Cordura


$150


The ultimate in comfort for outdoor footwear. Waterproof and insulated. Upper: Full-grain leather and 1000-denier Cordura. Lining: Cambrelle with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane. Insole: Removable full-cushion footbed. Outsole: Wolverine Rubberlon. Shank: Steel. Insulation:600 gram Thinsulate. Construction: Goodyear Welt.

Wolverine Mens Big Sky 8 Inch 1000 Gram Thinsulate Insulated GORE-TEX Waterproof Hunting Boots - Brown / Maxi Brown Cordura - Size 10 - Extra Wide


Wolverine Mens Big Sky 8 Inch 1000 Gram Thinsulate Insulated GORE-TEX Waterproof Hunting Boots - Brown / Maxi Brown Cordura - Size 10 - Extra Wide


$140


These Wolverine Mens Big Sky Hunting Boots feature Kodiak waterproof Nubuck leather and Cordura upper, GORE-TEX waterproof membrane lining, 1,000 grams of Thinsulate Ultra Insulation, Removable full-cushion footbed, PU midsole, Nylon shank, Goodyear Welt construction, and Vibram rubber lug outsole.

Laguna Gore-Tex Boots


Laguna Gore-Tex Boots


$269.99


Sidi Laguna Gore-Tex Boots Nothing ruins your ride faster than wet feet. Sidi knows that it's essential to have warm, dry feet, so it's combined Gore-Tex with a classic-styled leather motorcycle touring boot in the Laguna Gore-Tex Boots. Features: Classic touring style equipped with a GORE-TEX waterproof-breathable membrane Top grain leather construction Contrasting Cordura upper Removable arch support Velcro and zipper closure system Full length inner gaiter Rigid nylon innersole Removable arch support Internal heel protection Internal ankle protection Internal toe protection Leather toe shift-brake pad Internally padded Nylon shin plate Double stitched in all high stress areas Reflective panel above the heel Bonded non-slip Sidi touring sole Currently Sidi products can only be shipped to U.S. customers **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**

DiMarzio Cordura Guitar Strap with Leather Ends Camouflage


DiMarzio Cordura Guitar Strap with Leather Ends Camouflage


$14.99


Durable, lightweight Cordura construction with stitched Italian leather ends. Includes a leather tie for use with an acoustic guitar. Adjustable from 32" to 56-1/2" in length.

Dimarzio Cordura Guitar Strap With Leather Ends Camouflage


Dimarzio Cordura Guitar Strap With Leather Ends Camouflage


$14.99


Durable, lightweight Cordura construction with stitched Italian leather ends. Includes a leather tie for use with an acoustic guitar. Adjustable from 32" to 56-1/2" in length.

KABAR KB1248 Cutlass Machete Leather  Cordura Sheath


KABAR KB1248 Cutlass Machete Leather Cordura Sheath


$83.63


11 in. blade length made of 1085 carbon steel. Handle made of Kraton G. 16.5 in. overall length. Black leather/Cordura combination sheath included.

Women's GORE-TEX® Leather Boots


Women's GORE-TEX® Leather Boots


$109


Women's GORE-TEX® Leather Boots

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - Small


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - Small


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Small to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - 3X-Large


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - 3X-Large


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - 3X-Large to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - Medium


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - Medium


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Medium to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - 2X-Large


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - 2X-Large


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - 2X-Large to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

DiMarzio Cordura Guitar Strap with Leather Ends Air Force Gray


DiMarzio Cordura Guitar Strap with Leather Ends Air Force Gray


$14.99


Durable, lightweight Cordura construction with stitched Italian leather ends. Includes a leather tie for use with an acoustic guitar. Adjustable from 32" to 56-1/2" in length.

Dimarzio Cordura Guitar Strap With Leather Ends Air Force Gray


Dimarzio Cordura Guitar Strap With Leather Ends Air Force Gray


$10


Durable, lightweight Cordura construction with stitched Italian leather ends. Includes a leather tie for use with an acoustic guitar. Adjustable from 32" to 56-1/2" in length.

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - X-Small


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - X-Small


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - X-Small to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - X-Large


Allstate Leather Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - Black - X-Large


$52.88


Add this stylish Padded Riding Glove Leather and Cordura Soft Analine Leather - X-Large to your wardrobe or give it as a great gift!

Abetta Cordura Pony Saddle 13in


Abetta Cordura Pony Saddle 13in


$359.99


For all those aspiring cowboys and cowgirls. The Abetta(R) Cordura(R) saddle is available in a scaled-down size for young riders (12" seat). Just as comfortable, durable, and secure as the full-sized models. Comes with Tapadero stirrups. Cordura(R) shell laminated to shock-absorbing closed cell foam. Leather reinforced, 7/8 half-breed rigging with 2" dees. 21/2" cantle. Engraved silver conchos. Fits a Standard Pony. Black only. Retail Value $389.95

Rocky Deer Stalker Insulated Gore-Tex Lace Up Boot


Rocky Deer Stalker Insulated Gore-Tex Lace Up Boot


$229.99


The rugged Deer Stalker boot from Rocky is action packed!. Full grain leather & durable Cordura nylon. High-loft 1400g Thinsulate ultra insulation is quick-drying & moisture-resistant. Durably waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex fabric . Cushioned air-port footbed is perforated allowing for maximum air circulation and comfort . Tri-density lightweight outsole with heel kicker and external shank stabilizer. Rocky Boots are built to outlast, outperform, and flat out impress! The Rocky Deer Stalker boot features a Mossy Oak camo break up, Cordura nylon and leather construction. 10" lace up shaft. Quick and easy speed hooks. Insulated and waterproof, ready to take on all climates. Breathable mesh lining. Round toe. Block heel. Secure footing rubber sole. Imported.

Garmont - Momentum Icelock GORE-TEX (Black) - Footwear


Garmont - Momentum Icelock GORE-TEX (Black) - Footwear


$56.99


6pm.com is proud to offer the Garmont - Momentum Icelock GORE-TEX (Black) - Footwear: The Garmont Momentum IceLock GORE-TEX boots are designed to ensure the snow remains on the trail and not in your shoes so that you can trek on in reliable comfort and warmth. ; A winter boot that provides maximum warmth and unmatched traction on and off the trail. ; Resilient Cordura mesh upper with hardy leather overlays. ; GORE-TEX Koala insulation technology features a fleece fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin, while sealing heat in. The fleece in surrounded by a GORE-TEX membrane that ensures waterproof protection without sacrificing breathability. ; Web lace loops allow for quick lacing and a better fit in bindings. ; Gaitor-ready D-ring at bottom lace. ; Full rand for enhanced protection and support. ; Extended cuff keeps the snow out. ; 600g Thinsulate insulation provides breathable, moisture-wicking warmth. ; EVA midsole supplies lightweight cushioning. ; Articulated TPU spine for added heel stability. ; Hypergrip IceLock outsole is made of a dual-density compound for optimal grip on mixed terrain. ; Widely spaced lugs and nine micro-glass filament pads deliver maximum traction over mud, snow and ice. ; 600% more traction on ice. ; Temperature Rating: -50° F/ -46° C. ; Heel Height: 1 1 2 in ; Shaft: 7 in ; Circumference: 13 in ; Weight: 1 lb 5 oz ; Product measurements were taken using size 8. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

WoodmansPal Cordura Sheath for Jr Premium


WoodmansPal Cordura Sheath for Jr Premium


$36.75


These nylon sheaths are made of heavy density 1800 denier waterproof cordura nylon with nickel hardware including top snap and rivets. An interior sewn pocket can be used to hold your honing stone or other miscellaneous items. Finished with a smart leather Woodman s Pal logo patch a sturdy nylon belt loop and a convenient Velcro closure. An excellent alternative to leather this no maintenance sheath is just the ticket.

WoodmansPal Cordura Sheath for Long Reach


WoodmansPal Cordura Sheath for Long Reach


$36.75


These nylon sheaths are made of heavy density 1800 denier waterproof cordura nylon with nickel hardware including top snap and rivets. An interior sewn pocket can be used to hold your honing stone or other miscellaneous items. Finished with a smart leather Woodman s Pal logo patch a sturdy nylon belt loop and a convenient Velcro closure. An excellent alternative to leather this no maintenance sheath is just the ticket.

Gard Deluxe Flute And Piccolo Gig Bag Cordura Nylon


Gard Deluxe Flute And Piccolo Gig Bag Cordura Nylon


$39.99


The Deluxe Flute and Piccolo Gig Bag is available with a high-grade leather or rugged Cordura exterior. Inside, a high density foam padding protect your instruments.Color: BlackOuter Shell: Leather or Cordura NylonPadding: Heavy DutyShoulder strap

They Came To Cordura


They Came To Cordura


$5.99


They Came To Cordura

G.I.  Type Cordura Nylon Jungle Boot


G.I. Type Cordura Nylon Jungle Boot


$44.95


G.I. Type Cordura Nylon Jungle Boot - Olive Drab - 13 Wide These black jungle boots are of the finest available in the price range. Made of high quality cordura nylon and real leather. Features also include speed lace padded collar removable cusion sole vents and a vulcanized rubber sole. Brand: Rothco Color: Black Gender: Male Size: 6.5 Width: W