In my search for the data on wearing visible clothing, I came across some more interesting figures. Many times we talk about “wearing cow”, meaning that leather is by far the best material to wear when biking. Here are some figures to prove why wearing good quality man-made- and animal material will save your own hide.
Tear and Abrasion Strength by the Numbers | |||
Denier Measurement | Material | Pounds of Force Until Tear | Abrasion Cycles Until Failure |
Cotton Jeans | 4.5 | 50 | |
70 | Standard Nylon | 4.5 | 165 |
500 | Polyester | 8 | 180 |
200 | Standard Nylon | 7.5 | 275 |
500 | Cordura | 22 | 710 |
620 | Cordura | 35 | 1200 |
"Safe-Seam" Leather | 80 - 100 | 1200 - 1700 | |
1000 | Cordura | 110 | 1780 |
Air Mesh Kevlar | 1260 | 970 | |
Stretch Kevlar Blend | 420 | 1800 | |
From: Wikipedia
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