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One of the most frequently heard words when researching motorcycle gear is Kevlar.
So, does it really make a difference, or is it just a marketing term that sounds good?
The short answer; when used in the right place and in the right way, yes, it can make a significant difference.
However, the real question here is not "Does the pant have Kevlar?", but Where and why was Kevlar used?
In our previous posts, we examined A, AA, and AAA safety levels and the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 protectors. In this post, we look at another important link in the safety chain: fabric technology.
First, You Need to Know This
There are two main risks in a motorcycle accident.
The first is impact, and the second is friction on the asphalt.
While knee and hip protectors come into play at the moment of impact, the fabric of the pants is of great importance against the friction created on the asphalt.
This is exactly where Kevlar comes into play.
What Does Kevlar Do?
Kevlar is a special para-aramid fiber known for its high abrasion resistance.
In motorcycle gear, it is used especially in areas with a high probability of contact with asphalt, such as the knees, hips, and sides.
The goal is to help increase the fabric's resistance to friction.
Therefore, you can think of Kevlar not as an "extra layer," but as one of the important parts of the safety system.
Does the Entire Pant Need to Be Kevlar?
Actually, no.
This is one of the most common misunderstandings we encounter.
Making the entire pant out of Kevlar can both increase the weight and reduce daily use comfort.
Therefore, in quality motorcycle pants, Kevlar is generally used in the areas where the risk of friction is highest.
Thus, both protection and daily use comfort can be offered together.
How Does SoHo Riders Approach This?
As SoHo Riders, we do not see safety as merely consisting of a certificate or a protector.
We believe that the fabric used is just as important as the protectors.
Therefore, when developing our products, we pay attention to using high-strength para-aramid (Kevlar) fabric in areas that may be exposed to friction, and we aim to offer this without compromising daily use comfort.
Because in our opinion, a good motorcycle pant should not only protect in a possible accident, but also be a piece of equipment worn with pleasure every day.
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Rider's Note
One of the questions we are asked most at trade shows is:
"Does it really make a difference if the pants have Kevlar inside?"
Our answer is always the same.
No single material can guarantee that it will protect you.
However, when quality materials used in the right areas, a certified product design, and the right protectors come together, they make a significant contribution to the equipment's protection performance.
This is why when choosing equipment, you should not only ask "Is there Kevlar?", but also ask how it is used.
Conclusion
Kevlar alone does not make a motorcycle pant safe.
However, when used with the right design, the right certification, and the right protectors, it becomes one of the important links in the safety chain.
Therefore, when choosing motorcycle equipment, paying attention not only to the labels, but also to how the product is designed, will be a much more correct approach in the long run.
In our upcoming posts, we will set aside technical information and together evaluate how the equipment works through a pant examined after a real motorcycle accident.
SoHo Journal Note
This post is prepared for riders who want to make informed choices about motorcycle equipment.
In SoHo Journal, we address topics about motorcycle life from a rider's perspective, from safety standards to material technologies, from real use experiences to equipment choices.
Author: Soho Riders Team
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You can see the structure explained in this post in the Falcon. EN 17092-3:2020 Class AA certified, EN 1621-1 Level 2 protection in the knee and hip included in the price, 13 oz denim with para-aramid panels.
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What is Kevlar?
Kevlar is a high-strength synthetic material belonging to the para-aramid fiber family, developed in the 1960s. Its most distinctive feature is that despite its low weight, it has a very strong fiber structure. Thanks to this structure, it is used not only in motorcycle equipment; but also in bulletproof vests, military protective equipment, aviation, racing equipment, and industrial protection products.
The role of Kevlar in motorcycle pants is not "durability" alone, but abrasion resistance. This is what determines how long the fabric remains intact while sliding on asphalt.
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