# Textile Gear **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 13, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457 "2012-02-13T08:50:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/1 "2012-02-13T08:50:11Z")
What is anyone’s opinion on this? I know its not leather but if you are a street rider and looking for a little added protection than jeans, how do the pants and jacket hold up in a crash? I figure anything is better than nothing but is it worth it on the textile riding pants or should I look at the denim pants? I was a bit of a squid this summer since I have a heavier jacket but for the south towns rides and being out and about, I was thinking about picking up a pair of the ICON textile pants and a textile jacket. [http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2525](http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2525) ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/2 "2012-02-13T09:01:34Z")
ANYTHING is better than riding in regular jeans or shorts. Textile won’t hold up nearly as well in a high speed crash, but you’ll still be protected. Not sure how much you’ll like the heat in those things, though. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/3 "2012-02-13T09:07:16Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > ANYTHING is better than riding in regular jeans or shorts. Textile won’t hold up nearly as well in a high speed crash, but you’ll still be protected. Not sure how much you’ll like the heat in those things, though. They hotter than jeans or leathers? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/4 "2012-02-13T09:11:54Z")
I dragged knee in a textile suit, and missed the pucks… it wore through rather quickly, luckily they armored part held up well (impact points) Id rather have leathers to protect my body, but on a 90 degree day or a brisk night of cruising (not spirited riding) I’d often wear textile. Id rather shower and rinse of sweat than brush stones out of my wounds. ---------- Post added at 12:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 PM ---------- A good textile will be cooler than the best leathers, butttttt the average textile vs a nice perforated leather jacket (with a liner removed will be bearable on a warmer than avg day) ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/5 "2012-02-13T09:40:11Z")
I have a perforated leather alpinestars jacket and it’s not unbearable. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/6 "2012-02-13T10:44:42Z")
Wait, you have a jacket?! Lol. Get a perforated leather, you’ll thank me. Textile is one time use, I know from experience. When I totaled the SV, my leather kinda scuffed, but it definitely useable. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/7 "2012-02-13T11:07:44Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Wait, you have a jacket?! > > Lol. > > Get a perforated leather, you’ll thank me. > > Textile is one time use, I know from experience. > > When I totaled the SV, my leather kinda scuffed, but it definitely useable. Haha I have a heavier one and out grew my textile one from my old bike. I will look into the perforated leather ones too. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/8 "2012-02-13T11:24:50Z")
Never have worn textile. I always wore a leather jacket with a removable liner. Bottom line, if it’s really hot out you’re gonna sweat no matter what. Might as well sweat with greater protection than not. I can’t speak for pants since I always wore jeans, but I’m definitely gonna rethink that idea for the next bike I get. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/9 "2012-02-13T12:14:27Z")
I used this jacket [http://www.amazon.com/ALPINESTARS-T-STUNT-FLOW-JACKET-LARGE/dp/B002FDKJFG](http://www.amazon.com/ALPINESTARS-T-STUNT-FLOW-JACKET-LARGE/dp/B002FDKJFG) most of the season. The inserts make it safe and bearable while being heavily armored at the impact points (see alpinestars bio armor). Having gear be reusable after a fall is the least of my concerns. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/10 "2012-02-13T12:21:29Z")
> [@Freek](#): > > Having gear be reusable after a fall is the least of my concerns. Lol. Exactly. If I go down and my biggest issue is needing to buy more gear because its damaged, I consider that a success. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/11 "2012-02-13T13:02:02Z")
Idk, I consider gear just as much as an investment as the bike itself. I would hate to have to get a bike fixed/buy a new one PLUS buy all new gear. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/12 "2012-02-13T15:21:05Z")
Most gear should be viewed as one time use… jackets and everything included. Do they fair better in crashes sure, but insurance is there to replace them 🙂 If I knew I was crashing tomorrow I’d rather have my leathers on than any textile suit on the market. (jacket/suit same dif.) ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/textile-gear/220457/13 "2012-02-14T14:56:51Z")
I have Shift jeans(or maybe icon) that i wore most of summer, i dont think i ever wore regular jeans. i only have a textile jacket, maybe ill get a leather one. idk… my textile one wasnt that warm though even with a liner. in. i wore it a few times when it was like 87\* out, i only sweated when i was at a stop. any other time it is comfortable, and a lot safer than nothing. they also make khaki pants that are reinforced kevlar or w/e that zip off into shorts so that if you stop riding for a period of time you don’t sweat your balls off.