After 5 years of research and development Draggin Jeans has been recognised for producing the first motorcycle jean in the world to receive full CE Approval.
This level of approval is reached only by a handful of motorcycle garments, and never has it previously been granted to a street fashion jean.
This is a fantastic result that we were confident we would receive!
Draggin Jeans is, and always will be, in the business of protecting motorcyclists.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our Draggin Jeans lining remains at the forefront of fibre technology and provides the safest protection. That has always been our promise to those who choose to wear our products and innovation is our key focus.
The C-Evo Jean will be available in June. If you would like to get your hands on a pair of the safest motorcycle jeans in the world, register your interest at your local Draggin Jeans stockist.
What is the CE and what does it mean?
Whilst almost every motorcyclist in the world will have come in contact with the CE mark, many may be unfamiliar with its significance.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne, which is French for “European Conformity”. In the broader sense, the CE logo is a universally recognised symbol of product quality and durability.
You will find the CE mark on high end motorcycle helmets, gloves and armour, and also on quality products like Apple I-Phones, designer sunglasses, Canon cameras, LG computer monitors and HP printers. It denotes products that have undergone stringent testing and certification for sale in Europe and the rest of the world.
The test for CE approval were developed over a period of 15 years through consultation with authorities, industry leaders, scientists and motorcyclists and were specifically designed to replicate the forces experienced by motorcyclists during an off. They are standardised, repeatable, independently applied, and are internationally recognised as the most appropriate tests for determining whether motorcycle products are fit for purpose.
The particular standard that applies to jackets, trousers and one-piece or divided motorcycle suits is EN 13595, Parts 1 – 4.
Part 1 describes the general requirements of the materials used in the product and the specific zones subject to varied testing. For example, those areas of a product most likely to experience heavy and prolonged contact with the road are required to provide a significantly higher level of protection than those less likely to come in contact with the road surface. Design specifics also dictate the measures that must be taken to prevent the product moving on the body during an accident.
Testing Abrasion Resistance
To test abrasive resistance, a section of the product is mounted on a hinged arm that is then released onto a constantly moving abrasive belt. The test continues until the sample is abraded through, whereupon the time taken from contact to perforation is recorded. This test has featured heavily in Draggin Jeans advertising and for urban riding certification requires products to last more than 4 seconds at all of the key contact areas. Draggin Jeans tested at 4.4 seconds. We are yet to test a competitive product that goes anywhere near passing the same requirement.
Testing Burst Strength
To test for burst strength, a small sample of the product is securely mounted to the top of a metal cylinder. Below the sample is a flexible membrane behind which water is pumped. The membrane distends, placing increasing pressure on the test specimen until, eventually, it fails. The water pressure at the point of failure is recorded.
Testing Tear Strength
Part 4 is a test for impact cut resistance and provides a “double-check” on the suitability of materials, as sharp impact can negatively affect a product’s other protective qualities. To test for impact cut resistance a standardised blade is dropped from a specified height onto the test segment and the depth of penetration of the blade is measured.
All of the CE Tests are simple in design, yet very effective in outcome. They all feature minimum requirements which are applied strictly and consistently. Furthermore they are not “material specific”; therefore denim products are held to exactly the same minimum standards as those applied to leathers and synthetics. The result is a series of standardised tests that provide a comparable and recognisable benchmark.
To see the CE test in action, click here
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