Kevlar undersuits

[Fanum]

Why doesn't anyone make a kevlar type undersuit, underwear, longjohns etc?

You can get Kevlar 'Cutshields' for welding, butchery etc, so it's possible, and with modern fabric technology, it could be bloody useful.

Ok, that wouldn't provide any impact resistance, but it would surely go a long way towards preventing gravel rash....you could wear a pair of kevlar longjohns under normal trousers (and yes, I know about dragging jeans etc) or a long sleeved kevlar t shirt under any suitable jacket.

Just seems to be a gap in the market to me

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

One draw back, I imagine, would be that it'd be fuggin' hot if worn 'all over'?

Andres

 

[Engineer]

In hot weather it might get a bit sweaty - Kevlar lined jeans do, might be ok in winter.

 

[Engineer]

One draw back, I imagine, would be that it'd be fuggin' hot if worn 'all over'?

Andres

Wear it instead of leathers

 

[Phatcat]

Grin factor do a Kevlar under suit

 

[Engineer]

They might go down well at a sex shop

 

[Fanum]

One draw back, I imagine, would be that it'd be fuggin' hot if worn 'all over'?

Andres

Depends on the weave (not that I know anything about material technology )

If they blended a wicking material with kevlar, it shouldn't be any worse than most other material?

I've no doubt there is a proper reason, as it's such an obvious thing for some manufacturer to produce.

 

[Mr K]

I've been wearing a pair of kevlar gloves at work recently - they look like fine knit gloves with rubberised coating on the bits you want to grip.
After 3 weeks, the rubber has worn off the working surfaces on the thumb and pointy finger of both gloves, yet the gloves still provide great abrasion protection to the fingers and hands.

I'm impressed.... they're not unduly hot or sweaty.

 

[AustinW]

Draggin jeans do (or did) a pair of knitted Kevlar gloves. I know coz I got a pair using the same logic as you. They are stiff, itchy and uncomfortable. But they are are airy so cool in summer but you do feel vulnerable as the knit is so flexible - like wearing a pair of wooly gloves. I tried a pair of fingerless leather gloves over the top for a bit of impact protection but felt a right prat so they have been in the cupboard since.

Also, isn't the Halvarssons safety suit the same principle?

 

[NigelM]

Kevlar (an Aramid) is great for tensile strength but pretty average for abrasion resistance. Companies like Scheoller (Keprotec) combine it with Cordura, which conversely is great for abrasion resistance but has crap tensile strength. Go down the road at 120 mph in Cordura and it will not wear through but it will tear apart. Add the Kevlar to the weave and it stays together allowing the Cordura to do it's job.

If you decide to make your underwear layer your protective layer and wear cool looking but sacrificial clothing on the outside you will need to use both the Kevlar and Cordura in pretty significant percentages as part of the weave. I have never seen a fabric that I would be comfortable wearing next to skin that includes this combination. Too thick, too stiff, too scratchy.

The most comfortable fabric next to skin in my experience is Merino. Defies all logic, but it wicks, stops you feeling clammy like you do in polyesters and polypropylenes, doesn't absorb like cotton and you can wear it for a week without washing it without it getting smelly. Combined with something like a Halvarssons suit over the top with removable insulation and removable Goretex liner you effectively have a 4 layer system that is suited to all conditions. It's a much more comfortable and flexible system than one that uses Kevlar and Cordura next to skin.

 

[bowser]

dragging do a kevlar shirt and gloves and long johns so do grin factor, I have the dragging shirt it is warm but it is a cracking bit of kit, i have had it for about 10 years you will only buy one once.

 

[Bendy toy]

I bought a used pair of Dragging Jeans. They were far too stiff & scratchy for me so went straight back on the market.

 

[FabioFr]

Why doesn't anyone make a kevlar type undersuit, underwear, longjohns etc?

You can get Kevlar 'Cutshields' for welding, butchery etc, so it's possible, and with modern fabric technology, it could be bloody useful.

Ok, that wouldn't provide any impact resistance, but it would surely go a long way towards preventing gravel rash....you could wear a pair of kevlar longjohns under normal trousers (and yes, I know about dragging jeans etc) or a long sleeved kevlar t shirt under any suitable jacket.

Just seems to be a gap in the market to me

Take a look at these guys. Their stuff is top quality!

http://www.ppss-group.com/cut-and-slash-resistant-clothing/


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[andysdad]

^^^^^

BLIMEY - watch their demo video......that stuff works!

Any ideas of price?

 

[Fanum]

^^^^^

BLIMEY - watch their demo video......that stuff works!

Any ideas of price?

Indeed.....wow!!

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Definitely going to look into this, for work and/or bike wear



EDIT.......There are some t shirts and long sleeved t shirts on Ebay......105 and 130 quid

1 short sleeved T

2 Long sleeved T

 

[FabioFr]

^^^^^

BLIMEY - watch their demo video......that stuff works!

Any ideas of price?

Their stuff is amazing. Check out their bullet resistant vest demo video.....nothing like taking a shot at your CEO

http://www.ppss-group.com/bullet-resistant-vests/

You can order from their website, but give them a call if you want more info. The CEO Robert is a really nice guy. No I don't work for them but have delt with them.


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[Deleted account 211025001]

Here's a cool top form those funky guys at 4H10 (not cheap though).

LINKY

Andres

 

[(RIP) spike418]

Trying to make a withdrawal from the fading memory banks from my wannabe swashbuckling days and seeming to recollect that Kevlar underwear was being made for fencers around 25 years ago, these are the closest I could find

http://www.leonpaul.com/acatalog/Mens_Spartan_Range_Breeches.html

 

[FabioFr]

Trying to make a withdrawal from the fading memory banks from my wannabe swashbuckling days and seeming to recollect that Kevlar underwear was being made for fencers around 25 years ago, these are the closest I could find

http://www.leonpaul.com/acatalog/Mens_Spartan_Range_Breeches.html

They look a bit restrictive for us man with 12.5 shoe size


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