Usually, the highest (AAA-rated) clothing for moto is made of leather, making you look like a Marvel extra who wandered off the set. Dainese flips that script with what looks like traditional cargo pants, right down to the cotton feel of the fabric—which is woven with Armalith yarn, which isn't too different from the Dyneema Sa1nt uses for its jeans. The fit's different here, however, with a looser cargo cut, but like those jeans, the idea is the same—exceedingly high resistance to abrasion during a slide.

How many times have you ridden down your favourite road to find it covered in loose chippings? That’s recently-applied surface dressing. Armour comes in all shapes and sizes; make sure it’s comfortable and that it covers the right areas then stays there

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Outlast Outlast Outlast offers micro encapsulated phase change materials, which are incorporated into fabrics and fibres for absorbing, storing, and releasing excess heat. (12) Our range of motorcycle trousers consists of reputable brands that we trust. Whether you’re looking to find more of your favourite gear or searching for a new product, we’ve got you covered. Choose your motorcycle trousers from well-known names such as: Draggin Holeshot | We haven’t reviewed the Draggin Holeshots, but testing by MotoCAP showed them to have outstanding abrasion resistance. These are the thcikest jeans the Australian company makes, but there are plenty of others in the range to choose from. Don’t confuse a comfort liner with an abrasion-resistant liner – these are typically a light mesh that helps keep the jeans a little cooler in summer and warmer in winter, but can also reduce the chances of a potentially painful ‘skin-sheer’ injury. This wouldn’t tend to be debilitating, but internal delamination of the flesh can take up to three weeks to heal, and it can – in some cases – lead to complications. Some moto clothing is so benign, you could remove the armor and happily wear it as "normal" garb, which makes that spend a little less painful. It's nice to know you're buying riding jeans that can save your ass and also make your ass look like it's encased in denim, not some super high-tech material nobody sane would wear on the street. What type of riding do you plan to do?

When I’m riding faster and further, I tend to wear AAA-rated lined jeans. Not the heaviest-duty ones as I still want to be able to spend the day in them comfortably, and I’ve done that in the much hotter climates of Spain and the US. I wear these as I understand that layering of materials can significantly increase abrasion resistance. Again, I’ll always have full armour fitted.

PROTECTION! Hood Jeans were the first company to be awarded UKCA certificates by Satra Technology Ltd. In England, these motorways and major A-roads are looked after by National Highways, who told me that while they generally use what’s called a thin surface course system (asphalt) that by its nature provides a smoother finish for road users, this government agency only looks after about 2-3% of the country’s roads. But why are they so dang comfy? That starts with the triple-layer Schoeller material that's super stretchy for riding, so it doesn't bind and even offers a bit of added grip on your seat—ADV riders will appreciate that, especially for tech fire-road rips. The material is highly abrasion resistant yet still breathes reasonably well while offering a measure of wind-fighting and dries fast if you get it wet. If it's a full-on broiler outside, you'd want active venting. But otherwise, the Ramble is ideal year-round, with enough heft to offer protection but a look that doesn't even whisper "motorcycle."