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Protective Clothing and Equipment
- Studies show that the head, arms and legs are most often injured
in a crash. Protective clothing and equipment serve a three-fold purpose for motorcyclists:
comfort and protection from the elements; some measure of injury protection; and through use of
color or reflective material, a means for other motorists to see the motorcyclist.
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To improve motorcycle safety many countries mandate the wearing of protective clothing by motorcyclists,
especially a helmet. Other protective gear may include certain types of jacket, gloves, boots and pants. Jackets
meant for motorcyclists are typically made of nylon, leather, or Kevlar. These jackets typically include heavy
padding on the elbow, spine, and shoulder regions. Gloves are generally made of leather or Kevlar and some
includecarbon fiber knuckle protection.
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