Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Riding jackets, pants, boots, GPS, toolkits, etc.

Moderator: Modsquad

User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

Those of you who have been reading my latest posts will know that I have finally nailed a jacket down but still need everything else (got a helment of course..)

I was doing some searches and will almost certainly be getting some textile armoured waterproof goretex cordura trousers combo setup BUT I came across denim jeans that have this DuPont kevlar weave and some of them do have CE armour in the hips and Knees.

The benefit is that they look pretty damn good mostly and you could go to the local bar in them.
My question is are they still relatively safe? As in, how will the bottom half of the body cope with a 40mph slide/tunble in them?
I appreciate they are not full monty leather motorcycle pants but though they would make a nice addition to the textile all weather trousers/pants.

When I get my R3 - cough - (crossed fingers) I will get some leathers anyway but thats next Spring at the very least.
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
User avatar
you you
What's a wot?
What's a wot?
Posts: 10000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:37 pm
Location: Between Lulu and Chichi

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by you you »

PCXade wrote:Those of you who have been reading my latest posts will know that I have finally nailed a jacket down but still need everything else (got a helment of course..)

I was doing some searches and will almost certainly be getting some textile armoured waterproof goretex cordura trousers combo setup BUT I came across denim jeans that have this DuPont kevlar weave and some of them do have CE armour in the hips and Knees.

The benefit is that they look pretty damn good mostly and you could go to the local bar in them.
My question is are they still relatively safe? As in, how will the bottom half of the body cope with a 40mph slide/tunble in them?
I appreciate they are not full monty leather motorcycle pants but though they would make a nice addition to the textile all weather trousers/pants.

When I get my R3 - cough - (crossed fingers) I will get some leathers anyway but thats next Spring at the very least.
I've worn Kevlar lined jeans for the past 12 years or so and still do. From 49cc scooters to turbo'd hyabusas. Trick is not to fall off.
Valiant
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 913
Joined: Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:48 am
Year: 2015
Color: White
Location: Honolulu, HI

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by Valiant »

I guess they ought to do okay. The trick is that kevlar in and of itself isn't very abrasion resistant. So it needs to be woven in a blend with Lycra or Dynatec to really grant you protection.

You may want to ask your dealer or supplier if it's pure kevlar or a blended fabric.

FYI, I use Kevlar Mesh for both my jacket and pants.
User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

Sounds like there is no point getting them if they do not offer the right protection.

I assume that they won't compete with cordura armoured textile trousers then?
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
User avatar
WhiteNoise
Official Moderator
Official Moderator
Posts: 8784
Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:15 pm
Year: 2015 PCX 150esp
Color: Pearl *White*
Location: L.I. N.Y.

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by WhiteNoise »

You can always wear protective armor wear undergarments such as bohn adventure pants. I wear them under my Kevlar jeans. Did it all summer. Was perfect for me. Quite a bit of the armor is present. How well it will do in an off is to be determined.
I go with this thought: some(or more) armor is better than none if fitted properly (in place). Google motorcycle armor clothing or similar wording. See what pops up. Investigate and read reviews. Takes time I know, but worth it in the end.
More knowledge is better ;) Good luck and let us know how you do & what you decide.
Location, Year & Color - Please enter Yours today!
How? Log in. Click the User Control Panel button (top right of any page). Upon destination, click Profile in left column. Look >See the questions? Please Complete. We Thank You
User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

As per this post:

http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... 772#p48772

I ad a nightmare trying on textile trousers.. I didn't get round to looking at their discounted kevlar jeans as I was too flustered at this point :)
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
Valiant
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 913
Joined: Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:48 am
Year: 2015
Color: White
Location: Honolulu, HI

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by Valiant »

PCXade wrote:Sounds like there is no point getting them if they do not offer the right protection.

I assume that they won't compete with cordura armoured textile trousers then?
The two would be pretty similar in protection if you're talking about 1000 denier cordura.

Without the brand name, it's hard to get an idea of what the quality will be like.

Regarding your fit issue, I'd recommend either of these:
http://www.dragginjeans.com/relaxed-mens/
http://joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/ ... cket_Jeans

In combination with something like this:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forc ... protectors

I use a similar combination because the original armor that came with my kevlar pants was too thick and too long and wouldn't allow me to wear my MX boots.
User avatar
you you
What's a wot?
What's a wot?
Posts: 10000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:37 pm
Location: Between Lulu and Chichi

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by you you »

PCXade wrote:As per this post:

http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... 772#p48772

I ad a nightmare trying on textile trousers.. I didn't get round to looking at their discounted kevlar jeans as I was too flustered at this point :)

Search for Hood jeans. They are excellent
User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

you you wrote:

Search for Hood jeans. They are excellent
Yeahm, found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZc6fjf1_Eo

and:
http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/acatalog/d3o ... -jean.html - armour sounds good.

If you dont have special armour then where about do kevlar jeans, on average, come in the ranking of abrasion and accident safety?

IF Leather was a 10 and a good textile was 7.. Kevlar jeans = ?
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
User avatar
you you
What's a wot?
What's a wot?
Posts: 10000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:37 pm
Location: Between Lulu and Chichi

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by you you »

PCXade wrote:
you you wrote:

Search for Hood jeans. They are excellent
Yeahm, found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZc6fjf1_Eo

and:
http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/acatalog/d3o ... -jean.html - armour sounds good.

If you dont have special armour then where about do kevlar jeans, on average, come in the ranking of abrasion and accident safety?

IF Leather was a 10 and a good textile was 7.. Kevlar jeans = ?

They'll be more than adequate for a 125 twist and go.
User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

you you wrote:

They'll be more than adequate for a 125 twist and go.
Yeah, that is fine with me so long as I KNOW that they will at least stop my skin coming off if I slide at, say, 40 MPH - a lowside round a bend.
If they are that protective then it would be nice to wear them on casual trips.
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
User avatar
you you
What's a wot?
What's a wot?
Posts: 10000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:37 pm
Location: Between Lulu and Chichi

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by you you »

PCXade wrote:
you you wrote:

They'll be more than adequate for a 125 twist and go.
Yeah, that is fine with me so long as I KNOW that they will at least stop my skin coming off if I slide at, say, 40 MPH - a lowside round a bend.
If they are that protective then it would be nice to wear them on casual trips.

I do. On my bike too. I think they'd stop reasonably heavy gravel rash tbh

Normal jeans offer absolutely no protection whatsoever
User avatar
PCXade
Regular User
Regular User
Posts: 67
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Year: 2015
Color: Red
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by PCXade »

you you wrote:
PCXade wrote:

I do. On my bike too. I think they'd stop reasonably heavy gravel rash tbh

Normal jeans offer absolutely no protection whatsoever
Absolutely, the last thing on my list now is a pair or two of decent protective pants - probably one textile and one kevlar casual jeans. Will likely get full leathers for next spring/summer if I get a sports bike as well.
Picked up my lovely new PCX 125 in Red on Monday 13th October 2014!
The love affair starts now....
User avatar
ScooteringAbout
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 513
Joined: Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:20 pm

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by ScooteringAbout »

I have a pair of RST Kevlar Jeans, really sturdy yet comfortable good enough for scooter motoring.
aka DrewJW
User avatar
GeorgeSK
Forum Benefactor
Forum Benefactor
Posts: 986
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:36 pm
Year: 13PCX,15Forza
Color: Both Red
Location: Danvers MA USA

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by GeorgeSK »

Try looking at the Aerostich stuff. I just bought a second pair of their Khakis so I look "normal business casual" at work. Their jeans also look quite nice.
http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-protekt-jeans.html

http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/cloth ... hakis.html

I haven't given them a real try, and don't plan to. I can only hope they do what they claim if I need them.
On my scoot, getting there is WAY more than half the fun!

Please paste this address into a new tab and add yourself to the map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1NlP7xk7KMdJReQnm-iDhldFBdpQ&ll=4.995760578398276%2C0&z=2
but please, don't delete anybody, no matter how badly they deserve deleting :)
User avatar
WhiteNoise
Official Moderator
Official Moderator
Posts: 8784
Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:15 pm
Year: 2015 PCX 150esp
Color: Pearl *White*
Location: L.I. N.Y.

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by WhiteNoise »

Here's where I get my Kevlar Jeans:

http://www.americangusset.com/sale

Right Now on Sale Black or Blue denim Defender Motorcycle Jeans.

Any other Kevlar Jean websites to share? Please post them here for easy access later.
Cool! :)
Location, Year & Color - Please enter Yours today!
How? Log in. Click the User Control Panel button (top right of any page). Upon destination, click Profile in left column. Look >See the questions? Please Complete. We Thank You
User avatar
skuuter
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 500
Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:31 am
Location: Estill Springs, Tennessee

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by skuuter »

Having owned Many Brands of Kevlar Jeans, I've found "Diamond Gusset" to be the most comfortable all day......They can be bought online, but living in the "Motorcycle Mecca" that I do, we have a Diamond Gusset Retail Store on the square in Lynchburg, Tennessee now..... 8)
Ridin' and Socializin' the Southeastern USA on a 2014 Honda FORZA 300 Scooter...45+ years of Riding averaging 30,000 miles per year...!!!
davenowherejones
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 1817
Joined: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:06 pm
Year: 2014
Color: Silver
Location: Hope, BC, Canada

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by davenowherejones »

I looked at various Kevlar jeans at a bike show once. It seems like most of them had kevlar only in certain spots and none of them seemed to have kevlar in the crotch!
User avatar
you you
What's a wot?
What's a wot?
Posts: 10000
Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:37 pm
Location: Between Lulu and Chichi

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by you you »

PCXade wrote:
you you wrote:
PCXade wrote:

I do. On my bike too. I think they'd stop reasonably heavy gravel rash tbh

Normal jeans offer absolutely no protection whatsoever
Absolutely, the last thing on my list now is a pair or two of decent protective pants - probably one textile and one kevlar casual jeans. Will likely get full leathers for next spring/summer if I get a sports bike as well.

Hood jeans are top quality and made in the UK
Hax
New Member
New Member
Posts: 30
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:12 pm
Year: 2016
Color: Black
Location: UK

Re: Kevlar Jeans - any good?

Post by Hax »

I have used armoured kevlar jeans for the last 10 years or so. Had a spill on my Triumph 900 a few years back and they protected me fine.
Post Reply