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2. Motorcycle personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   In 1994, the first leathers to achieve the European Standard for motorcycle clothing (EN 13595) were made by BKS (Made-to-Measure) Ltd [2] and then Hideout Leather Ltd. [3] These two companies went on to become the main suppliers of motorcycle clothing to the British police and emergency services (as well as supplying professional racers and ...

3. Chaps - Wikipedia

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   Chainsaw chaps Motorcycle chaps. Chainsaw chaps are a component of chainsaw safety clothing. They are made of strong materials like kevlar and protect the legs from injury. A similar style, though of different materials, is sold to hunters and other outdoor sportsmen for protection from rattlesnake bites. [73]

4. Motorcycle armor - Wikipedia

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   The proportion of jackets (29%), pants (28%) and gloves (25%) that failed under crash conditions due to material damage indicates a need for improved quality control." [8] A later study by Wu et al at Université Lyon analysed the effect of motorcycle protective clothing on 951 riders involved in accidents. It found protective clothing was ...

5. Kevlar - Wikipedia

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   Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3] [2] [4] the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.

6. Motorcycle riding gear - Wikipedia

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   A motorcycle riding gear store. Motorcycle riding gear, or kit (), is specialized clothing and equipment worn by motorcyclists.It usually serves multiple purpose at once, including crash injury protection, deflecting sun, precipitation or debris, keeping the rider warm, cool or hydrated, increasing visibility, expressing the rider's style or social identity, stowing cargo, and as a platform ...

7. Klim (clothing) - Wikipedia

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   Klim (pronounced "climb") [1] is an American motorsports clothing and safety equipment manufacturer based in Rigby, Idaho. Its focus includes ranges for snowmobiling, and street and off-road motorcycling. Klim was purchased by Polaris Inc. in 2012 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary. [2]