The first generation of Dyneema Denim for motorcycle clothing composed of over 50% Dyneema fibre, was launched in 2015 after years of research. According to Dyneema brand owner DSM, the fabric was immediately acclaimed for retaining denim’s traditional qualities while offering 360-degree protection. However, it fell just short of the four seconds of slide time required to pass the standard impact abrasion test EN13595.

Today, DSM Dyneema announced it has developed a new fabric (4Q2016) that passes this test and wearer comfort has also been improved by adding stretch to the fabric.

DSM says that future is here because the latest version of Dyneema Denim can be applied to single-layer of motorcycle clothing and passes the standard impact abrasion test without sacrificing the comfort and style of traditional denim and without the need for an extra lining.

 “These new fabrics can make you feel safe without being a nuisance,” says David Borras of the Spanish high-performance custom motorcycle company El Solitario. “Because you don’t feel like the technology is there. But it’s actually doing good things for you – and that’s the beauty of it.”

Reputed to be fifteen times stronger than steel but can float on water, Dyneema fibre has long been used to moor oilrigs, sail ships, stop bullets and repair human ligaments. As a fabric component, DSM says it is becoming increasingly popular with high-performance sports from mountain climbing to motorcycling. Besides offering unparalleled protection, Dyneema fibre is also soft, light and thermally conductive, keeping your skin feeling cool in the sweatiest of conditions, the company adds.

Dyneema Denim is said to offer increased protection to non-professional riders and commuters. Rider jeans can now be designed that increase safety without losing any sense of freedom or style and newer versions of Dyneema Denim are also currently being developed in different colors and with water-repellent finishes.

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