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Impact of Washing Conditions on the Performance of Motorcycle Protective Garments
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Motorcycle protective clothing plays a crucial role in enhancing rider safety. However, routine laundering may affect its performance over time. This study investigated how different washing conditions impact key protective properties of motorcycle garments, including manufacturer’s instructed cold wash/line dry and a standard machine hot wash/tumble dry. Laundering had a limited effect on the abrasion resistance of most garments tested. Interestingly, garments containing p-aramid demonstrated improved abrasion resistance after laundering, particularly under cold washing conditions. However, laundering adversely affected polyurethane-based components within the garments. Deterioration of polyurethane coatings in textile garments contributed to reductions in abrasion resistance and seam strength, while degradation of polyurethane-based impact protectors resulted in reduced energy absorption performance. The hot wash/tumble-dry condition produced more severe deterioration than the cold wash/line-dry condition, indicating that elevated temperature and more aggressive drying conditions accelerate material degradation.
Keywords:
motorcycle protective clothing
washing condition
drying condition
protective properties
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