We put the revolutionary Mo'cycle airbag jeans to the ultimate test
Stunts
These tests were performed in collaboration with a stunt team that executed "laydowns" with the airbag jeans several times. A "laydown" involves the rider allowing the motorcycle to lay down on the asphalt while in motion.
This is one of the most challenging situations for the airbag jeans to handle because the rider separates from the motorcycle late, and the airbag must deploy and be fully inflated before the rider hits the ground.
Inflation test
About thirty tests have been conducted on the activation system to ensure that it functions correctly and deploys in the right time before the rider hits the ground.
The most crucial factor in these tests has been that the airbag clothing remains inactive while the person is in the air, then activates in the air and is fully inflated before the person hits the ground. The results have shown that the clothing meets these requirements and functions as intended.
Fall test
The company has conducted two fall tests with the airbag jeans and airbag vest at a speed of 25 km/h. The tests demonstrate that the airbag jeans effectively lift the entire body off the asphalt and creates a protective barrier between the rider and the ground.
One of the positive effects is that the lower legs are lifted at an angle that prevents the knees and legs from coming into contact with the asphalt when rolling around in an accident situation.
Urban (45km/h)
Abrasion protection over a distance of 8m (26ft) or following a fall at 45 km/h (28 mph). All the comfort and stretchability of Armalith® for urban explorers.
Comfortable in the office, the Urban grade is recommended for motorized trips in town and fun leisure activities: e-scooter, e-skateboard, e-bicycle, electric moped, monowheel, BMX and moped.
Road trip (70km/h)
The Armalith® of escape. The Road Trip grade combines style and abrasion protection over a distance of 14m (46ft) or following a fall at 70 km/h (43 mph).
Perfect for motorcycle cruising or for active leisure activities such as downhill skating, downhill mountain biking. Like the entire Armalith® range, its stretch can be appreciated in all circumstances.
Fast road (90km/h)
The Fast Road label is the high-performance Armalith® to meet the expectations of long-distance touring enthusiasts or motorcycle commuters.
Abrasion protection over a distance of 20m (66ft) or following a fall at 90 km/h (56 mph), this fabric makes no compromise on comfort to be easy to wear: breathable, light, hydrophilic and stretch.
Highway (110km/h)
Protection against abrasion over a distance of 32m (105ft) or following a fall at 110 km/h (68 mph), Armalith® reaches a milestone by surpassing leather (5).
It is the meeting place for serenity and comfort for those who travel long-term and cover the kilometers, even at a sustained pace. Durable and eco-designed, like the entire Armalith® range.
Track (120km/h)
Fruit of the latest advances from the Armalith® laboratory, the Track grade protects against abrasion over a distance of 40m (131ft) or following a fall at 120 km/h (74 mph).
Its exceptional performance, always in a single layer, allows you to consider your Armalith® equipment instead of leather clothing. Open or rally road, there is only one denim that allows this: the Armalith® Track 120Km/h (74 mph)!
Moto GP (120km/h)
This is a peak of performance that only the Cambridge 13595-2 standard recognized by the FIM can measure! High Armalith® technology protects against abrasion over a distance of 56m (183ft).
Its mechanical qualities are equivalent to or superior in all respects to the requirements set for lining up on the starting grid of a moto GP race… plus comfort!
Worlds strongest denim
Armalith combines high-performance fibers with traditional denim to create a fabric that offers superior abrasion resistance and tensile strength.
The weft yarn is visible inside the monolayer fabric, and is composed of cotton for its ability to absorb water and its authentic denim look, and Lycra® for its exceptional comfort.The high performance reinforcing fibre is UHMWPE, a product of aerospace research. Compared to Kevlar®, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is 5 times more resistant to abrasion, 40% lighter, has 2.5 times greater tensile strength, and retains its properties 10 times longer when exposed to UV light.
