At the cutting edge: clothing leathers

摘要

There are two quite different outlets for leather clothing, where, in addition to good tensile strength and resistance to tearing, very specific properties for protection are required. One area of use requires high protection against abrasion, the other a high level of heat and flame resistance. The needs of motor cycle leathers Motorcycle garments need the combination of a high quality fabric and good design to provide the maximum level of safety. This includes the inclusion of hard foams of different densities for limb, elbow, knee, hip, thigh, and back protection against impact, but these do not influence the leather properties as the garment is brought together.