Ok so I am sure I will get a lecture on this, but I bought a used jacket today and I am pretty sure it is a cheap brand. It is TM... Has anyone ever heard of it? I cant find anything on google on it. Curious as to what the quality is like. Any info on it would be great.
I have no idea lol. I am new to the biking world so I am not really familliar with too many brands. I can take a picture of the logo when I get home and post it
Cordura is a DuPont trademark name for that particular textile fabric. It's also used in a lot of backpacks, luggage, hiking boots etc.
No ideas about that brand "TM", though.
Like Aufitt said, the best riding apparel is made from cows (mostly steer hide... cows are for milking)... haven't seen many gloves advertised as being made from 'roos... must be an exclusive product down under. I'll bet that 'roo hide makes for some nice, soft gloves.
Perhaps a picture of the whole jacket would help ID it. Beyond that, leather IS better, but that does not mean textile is bad. There are different grades of Cordura and most bike jackets are made with the highest grade. Abrasion resistance is very comparable to leather in most riding situations ( 75 mph and below). Get leather if you can afford it, but get textile if you can't. GET SOMETHING. Also, What kind of armor is in the TM jacket?
I'd be more concerned about fit. A good fit would be snug enough that it won't move around too much. The armor won't do much good to protect you if it can slide out of place.
Like everything Branding holds only so much value. As I pm'd you, leather and armour is the best. When on a budget, textile with armour is still good. It's better than a denim jacket or a t-shirt.
This jacket is definitely not a permanent solution. The straps in the arms/waist do help though. I bought it in case I cant find anything before my course starts. I had to get something. I still have a month before then to see if I can find something that fits a little better and hopefully soon after that I will either have saved up enough/have more money to buy something new or can find something used that fits!
Starting up riding is expensive. Once you get going, this bike is inexpensive to run.
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