Best AAA rated motorcycle jeans | The highest level of casual riding protection

Motorcycle jeans are becoming a far more popular choice among a large number of riders due to their comfort and casual look, ideal for a summer ride to the local pub or bike meet. I am sure that there are a number of riders with concerns over the safety that a pair of jeans can offer. Manufacturers in the industry have recognised this and more and more AAA safety rated jeans are coming to the market to give riders peace of mind when wearing more casual kit.

The AAA rating that I refer to is the CE rating of the garment, with trousers and jeans the rating is measured by either A, AA or AAA. This letter refers to the impact abrasion resistance and seam strength with A being the lower level and AAA the highest. There is also the armour rating to consider, usually this will be either level 1 or level 2, with level 2 offering more impact absorption capability than level 1. If you are interested in learning more about the safety ratings that kit need to match up to then you can read more here.

Something else that is worth considering when you are choosing which jeans are best for you, is the cut and fit. For example if you like to wear longer boots then you will want to ensure that you can tuck the ankle into the boot or if you prefer, that there is enough space in the ankle are to be pulled over the top of the boot.

Single layer jeans

Single layer jeans, as the title suggests, are a pair of riding jeans that do not require several layers of fabric to increase strength and abrasion resistance. This type of jean instead uses a reinforced material such as Kevlar to give the resistance required to meet the safety ratings. This inherently allows for a more comfortable and less bulky pair of jeans.

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Womens

As we all know women are a different shape to men and therefore require motorcycle kit that it tailored to their shape. Ladies can also have protective jeans that allow comfort on and off the bike for that casual look and feel that many of us desire, especially in those summer months.

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