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Kevlar Jackets

Motorcycle riders follow the tradition and norm wearing leather and other material jackets. There is something beyond all other jacket types i.e. Kevlar jackets. But what is actually Kevlar?

Kevlar is well-known as a component of some bullet resistant jackets and vests. Actually Stephanie Kwolek (born July 31, 1923) is an American Chemist who invented poly-paraphenylene terephtalamide—better to be known as “Kevlar”. It has varied uses and is being used by many diverse industries in world but our concern is its use regarding as motorcycle safety clothing, especially in the areas which padding such as shoulders, back and elbows.

Lightweight and flexible it is, Kevlar has evolved over four decades of innovation and technology and it has all to do everything from helping to save thousands of lives around the world; making their ridings safer and better protected. If it needs to be light, strong and nonparallel safe, it must be “Kevlar”.

It is now being used for motorcycle jackets. A Kevlar motorcycle jacket has a lot more merits than other riding jackets. Unlike Leather jackets they don’t give hard time in scorching summers, and are far safer in case of unexpected accident. Icing on cake is that these are easier to maintain, even easier than leather jackets. One would definitely need to buy a protection and cleaning solution to maintain and polish leather jackets. Leather jacket may also need professional cleaning once after some time but a Kevlar motorcycle jacket can easily be cleaned in a washing machine, any time.

Coming towards benefits of a Kevlar motorcycle jacket; for a polymer, Kevlar has very good resistance to high temperatures, and maintains its strength and resilience down to cryogenic temperatures like (-196°C); indeed undoubtedly, it is slightly stronger at bit low temperatures.

One of the first benefits of a Kevlar motorcycle jacket is that they're great to wear during hot weather. Other jackets such as leather are too warm to wear when the weather is hot outside. A Kevlar motorcycle breathes better than nylon and leather, so they are more comfortable to wear during hot weather.

No one ever wants to face any accident while their riding. Unfortunately if you ever do down sliding on the asphalt while wearing any other polyester jacket, you are likely to have permanent skin damage. Fact behind this general idea is that in actual polyester has a low melting range and poor abrasion strength, so because of the high fraction with ground/surface, it may melt into your skin, also you will be bruised all over.

And on contrary a Kevlar riding jacket is much safer to wear; beyond the words. It has high abrasion and fraction resistance strength and an extremely high melting range, so it won't melt into your skin; if something unseen and unfortunate comes.

Also now days Kevlar stitching can be used to insure the strength of the seams and patches of Kevlar or other high stress synthetic materials are used on particularly vulnerable areas like the shoulders, elbows and knees.

If ever rain pours down on you while you are out and riding, worse happens if you are wearing leather jacket. Leather has a tendency to be stiff when it’s in water. Worst is the bad smell leather gets in it if exposed often in rain. While the bright side of picture is that a Kevlar jacket for motorcycles will never harden or stinks if you ever are riding and it downpours on you.

Worth mentioning feature and best thing for bikers to know is that Kevlar actually is inherently flame resistant. And if accidently it is in contact with some ignitioning material, it stops burning after 12 seconds when the ignition contact is removed from it.

So why not to grab a good Kevlar jacket as prevention is better than cure and riding with the contented feeling of being safe and sound on road has indeed no match. Try it yourself all from http://www.jackets4bikes.com

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Patches $3.49 Patches

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Diamond Plate Buffalo Leather Motorcycle Jacket GFCRLTRM $46.25 Features patches on front and back zippered front nylon lining Nehru collar and zippered closure wrists. Embroidered patches are included and already sewn in place. Size: Medium.

Diamond Plate Buffalo Leather Motorcycle Jacket GFCRLTR2X $46.25 Features patches on front and back zippered front nylon lining Nehru collar and zippered closure wrists. Embroidered patches are included and already sewn in place. Size: 2x.

BNF GFLADLTRL Large Ladies Leather Motorcycle Jacket $45.5 This jacket consists of hundreds of individual pieces of hand selected buffalo leather that are stitched together to create a contouring fit. This stitching process takes several hours of additional production time but the end result is a jacket that is well worth it Features multiple patches zippered front Nehru collar and leather laces on sleeves and waste for an adjustable fit.

Interstate Leather USA Eagle Motorcycle Jacket $174.99 This Interstate Leather motorcycle jacket makes a stylish choice for any proud American. Made of durable full grain leather. Classic bomber jacket styling with ribbed waistband. Back feautres eagle, American flag, & USA embroidery patches. USA patch over left chest. FIT NOTE: Classic fit; not too slim or loose. Motorcyclists have been trusting Carroll Companies Interstate Leather leather jackets and leather motorcycle apparel for nearly three decades. Interstate Leather pairs rugged, contemporary good looks with the protective features motorcyclists need. Interstate Leather motorcycle jackets feature the finest leathers - choice skins chosen for softness, luster, and durability. The Interstate Leather USA Eagle motorcycle jacket features a comfortable spread collar. Zipper placket with two button snap at bottom. Snaps at cuffs. Two front waist flap pockets and one handy inside pocket. Back length (collar to hem) is 28". Body lining is made of 50% nylon/50% acetate. 100% polyester filling. Sizes: S(36), M(38-40), L(42-44), XL(46-48), 2XL(50-52). Imported.

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Force Jacket $90 Alpinestars Force Jacket 100% Nylon Quilted shirt jacket

Decompress Jacket $90 Alpinestars Decompress Jacket 100% Cotton French terry / twill jacket

Motorcycle $1.99 Motorcycle Embellishment An assortment of handmade, dimensional motorcycle stickers on one sheet. These make a great addition to gift bags, greeting cards as well as scrapbooking pages. Sizes vary. Vacation, open road, leather jacket, gloves, helmet,

Track Jacket $58.99 Answer Racing Track Jacket Stay warm with this brand new lightweight Track Jacket by Answer

Cruiser Jacket $62.99 Answer Racing Cruiser Jacket This Cruiser Jacket is sure to to keep you warm while looking cool!

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Regulator Stripped Vest $230 Icon Regulator Stripped Vest Blood In, Blood Out. Certain clubs require only club patches to be worn on member's vests. We can dig it. The kings of over the top branding relent. Protect your turf while the Regulator's hard back armor protects your back. Regulator Vest Stripped, the 12 o' clock pool cue has lost it's sting. 1.4mm premium grade leather chassis Removable hard back armor Large accessible back panel for attaching club patch Cross-draw pistol pockets Side fit adjustment straps Sized to fit over jacket Premium YKK Zippers

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