EN17092 motorcycle jeans: why two AA rated pairs aren’t equal
EN17092 motorcycle jeans: why two AA rated pairs aren’t equal You’ve just bought a pair of CE-certified AA motorcycle jeans. Are you protected? Not necessarily as much as you think. The EN17092 standard, which governs motorcycle protective clothing across Europe, plays a critical role: it sets a minimum resistance threshold below which no garment can […]
Softshell Technology: Everything You Need to Know
Softshell Technology: Everything You Need to Know Softshell technology has gained significant traction in recent years among outdoor professionals and recreational users alike. Traditionally translated as “light shell,” softshell designates technical garments that offer weather protection while remaining lightweight. What exactly is softshell technology? Is it as innovative as its reputation suggests? This article […]
Gore-Tex and ARMALITH: Two Polymer-Based Textile Technologies
Gore-Tex Membrane: Applications, Properties and Limitations The Gore-Tex membrane or simply Gore-Tex is a technology and an invention that transformed the way waterproof garments are conceived and manufactured. Since the 1950s, the company founded by Bill Gore has continuously expanded its product range, now covering a wide range of products primarily designed for outdoor use. […]
Abrasion-Resistant Denim With Stretch: The ARMALITH Construction
ARMALITH Stretch Denim: Abrasion Protection Without Compromise ARMALITH stretch denim is a patented composite fabric, developed in 2003 by Pierre-Henry Servajean. It is built around aerospace-grade UHMWPE fibers wrapped in cotton integrated directly into the fabric structure. Its primary objective: offer a credible alternative to leather protection, while remaining as comfortable as everyday jeans. Achieving […]
Engineered for Longevity: ARMALITH Technical Denim
ARMALITH Technical Denim: Engineered for Long-Term Performance When ARMALITH was developed, its creator had a clear objective: design the ideal textile aesthetically credible, structurally resistant, comfortable, and built to last. The combination of UHMWPE, Lycra®, and cotton within a patented single-layer construction produces a composite denim unlike any other. With abrasion resistance certified up to […]
French-Engineered Protective Denim: The ARMALITH Story
French-Engineered Protective Denim: The ARMALITH Story ARMALITH is a patented composite textile engineered for high abrasion resistance, designed to offer a credible alternative to leather protection in motorcycle apparel. With a tenacity 2.5 times that of Kevlar® and significantly higher than steel, it represents a meaningful advance in technical denim construction developed in France, refined […]
The tear-proof fabric: ARMALITH
The tear-proof fabric: ARMALITH It sounds like a bold claim and yet it’s the simple truth: there is indeed, in the world of textiles, a tear-proof fabric that withstands every challenge. ARMALITH makes it possible to create the world’s most resistant jeans, capable of standing up to abrasion, sunlight, moisture, and everyday wear. A tear-proof […]
An eco-friendly fabric with a one-of-a-kind architecture: ARMALITH
Sustainable Motorcycle Jeans: The Eco-Friendly Denim Built to Last Most motorcycle jeans are built to protect but few are built to last, and almost none are built with the planet in mind. Conventional denim is one of fashion’s most polluting products: a single pair can travel up to 65,000 km during production, consume hundreds of […]
An abrasion and UV-resistant fabric
World’s Strongest Denim: UV-Stable & Road Rash-Proof Motorcycle Jeans Most motorcycle jeans fail where it matters most: on asphalt. Kevlar® linings degrade every time you park in the sun. Multi-layer constructions trap heat and moisture, accelerating the breakdown of the very fibers meant to protect you. By the time you need your motorcycle jeans to […]
ARMALITH: More Than a Durable Fabric – A High-Performance Fiber
Rip-Proof Motorcycle Jeans: ARMALITH Tested on Real Asphalt Most motorcycle jeans fail where it matters most: on asphalt. And the gap between what CE certification promises and what actually happens in a real crash is wider than most riders realize. Standard denim tears apart in under 5 meters. CE AA-rated jeans allow skin temperature to […]