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A garment class in the model name
EN 17092 classifies motorcyclists’ protective garments, and it grades them — AAA at the top, then AA, then A, with separate classes for urban and lightweight garments.
The class describes the whole garment: the abrasion resistance of the material, the seam strength, the restraint of the armour, and the coverage. It is not a fabric figure and it is not a marketing tier.
It is printed on a label inside the garment, and that label is what settles what any listing claims.
A class is a class whatever the material reaches it with. What leather brings is that it abrades predictably and can be repaired, where a torn textile panel is generally finished.
What it costs is weight, drying time after rain, and a break-in period before it fits the way it will fit.
The class label inside the garment, and what is in the armour pockets. A garment can carry a high class and ship with foam placeholders, and the two are separate purchases wearing one price.
Cordura · waterproof · removable washable quilted liner · CE knee and hip armour
Waterproof Cordura cargo trousers with a fully removable washable quilted liner, waterproof YKK front zips and removable CE protectors at knees and hips.
Best for: Year-round commuting where the trousers go over other clothing and have to dry between days.
≈ £60 / €80
Class AAA · aniline cowhide 1.2 mm · CE armour at three points · YKK zips
A leather jacket published as class AAA in aniline cowhide at 1.2 mm, with CE-marked removable protectors at shoulders, elbows and forearms and original YKK zips.
Best for: A rider comparing leather on published figures rather than on appearance.
≈ £110 / €135
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