Well, the Honeywell Spectra material they’re lined with anyway: its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is claimed to be 15 times stronger than steel and 40 percent tougher than aramid fibers! Furthermore, says Knox, the Cordura denim in the main fabric of the jeans is 4 times stronger than regular cotton denim. Knox has been making great motorcycle gear for a long time, so why not hear them out"
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What?s the secret to Knox?s most protective jean" Lining that?s stronger than steel, and just as comfortable as regular denim. For the design team at Knox, the key to crafting the ideal performance jean centered not only around protection and abrasion resistance, but also keeping riders as comfortable off their bikes as they are when riding. Knox?s Brooke [lead image] and Buxton jeans are the first to achieve this, using a combination of Cordura® Denim lined with Honeywell Spectra® ? one of the world?s strongest and lightest fibers. Made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, Spectra is 15 times stronger than steel and 40 percent tougher than aramid fibers ? yet is extremely light and flexible. Each pair of Knox jeans also features Cordura denim in the main fabric of the jean, which is 4 times stronger than regular cotton denim ...