Author Topic: A new denim for riding gear  (Read 1534 times)

Offline Tom

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 28817
From the Deep Deep South out in left field.  There are no stupid questions.  There are however stupid people asking questions.  🤣, this includes me.  😉 Hawaii.

Offline ITSec

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 3040
  • Location: Southwestern US
Re: A new denim for riding gear
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2016, 02:56:47 PM »
An interesting development- but the application shown and discussed thus far still doesn't match Kevlar/Cordura with joint inserts. It's more of an improvement over denim or 'draggin jeans' than a replacement for Aerostich et al. The article notes that it is "40% stronger than aramids" (i.e, Kevlar and similar) and says it is less dense than water, but doesn't provide a comparison of weight or abrasion resistance to alternative synthetics. Dyneema also has less stretch than materials like Kevlar, which may affect its suitability for some applications (for example, climbing ropes using this product won't absorb shock, and require different knot techniques).

Still, good to see people trying different solutions for an important problem.

Interestingly, Dyneema was actually invented before Kevlar...
ITSecurity
2012 Griso 8v SE - Tenni Green
2013 Stelvio NTX - Copper
2008 Norge GT - Silver

I am but mad north-northwest!
When the wind is southerly, I can tell a hawk from a handsaw...

Offline Tom

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 28817
Re: A new denim for riding gear
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2016, 03:33:01 PM »
Maybe it was less accessible as a material for clothing than kevlar.
From the Deep Deep South out in left field.  There are no stupid questions.  There are however stupid people asking questions.  🤣, this includes me.  😉 Hawaii.

***Wildguzzi Official Logo High Quality 5 Color Window Decals Back In Stock***
Shipping in USA Only. Awesome quality. Back by popular demand. All proceeds go back into the forum.
Best quality vinyl available today. Easy application.
Advertise Here
 

***Wildguzzi Official Logo High Quality 5 Color Window Decals Back In Stock***
Shipping in USA Only. Awesome quality. Back by popular demand. All proceeds go back into the forum.
Best quality vinyl available today. Easy application.
Advertise Here