Sometimes there's more than meets the eye when it comes to buying protective gear. The first thing that comes to mind for many people is Kevlar. But, that's just one of the many materials out there that provides protection in the event of an accident. Here's another one that's fairly common, especially in gloves.
The picture above shows a glove lined with Schoeller Keprotec. What is this mysterious fabric? Simply put, this fabric provides extra abrasion and tear resistance in gear. Read all about these properties here.
If you find yourself contemplating why you should spend more than $40 for the plain leather gloves, or the $100 pair lined with Schoeller, hopefully that will convince you to spend a little more. :)
