Test Reports. The actual numbers.
Every fabric we use is independently abrasion-tested at an ISO-17025 accredited lab. Below are the summary results, broken down by product. Full PDF reports available on request.
All Denimotto fabrics are tested at Centexbel, a Belgian ISO-17025 accredited testing institute that operates one of the few EN 17092-compliant abrasion rigs in Europe. Same lab that tests Pando Moto, Bull-it, and Rev'It products. We don't run the tests ourselves — that would defeat the point.
EN 17092 measures abrasion in seconds before failure against a moving belt at 15 km/h (≈9.3 mph). The threshold for AAA-class is ≥4 seconds at the impact zones. All our protected products clear that bar with margin.
Four classes. One clear winner.
The CE rating system breaks abrasion resistance into four classes. Higher classes mean longer before the fabric fails. AAA is the highest — built for high-speed road riding.
Tested at the worst-case zone.
Each Denimotto product is tested at the slide zones — hips and knees for jeans, shoulders and elbows for jackets. Numbers below are the worst-case zone (the weakest reading on each garment).
Ronin Slim 14oz
Rambler Jacket
Flex Riding Jean
Women's Armored Jean
Our vests aren't EN 17092 certified. Vests cover under 15% of the upper body and have no sleeves — the abrasion math just isn't there, and the standard doesn't really apply. We make them for style, layering, patches, and club identity, not crash protection.
If you want a top-half garment that's actually crash-rated, see our armored denim motorcycle jackets — every one of those is AAA-class.
Four numbers. What each one means.
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Abrasion seconds (worst zone) — the most important number. Higher is better. AAA threshold is 4.0s. Anything above 5s is excellent for road riding.
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Slide distance — equivalent distance the fabric resisted before failure at standard test speed. Useful for visualizing what the seconds actually mean.
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Burst strength (Newtons) — how much force the fabric resists before tearing. EN 17092 minimum is 200N for AAA. Higher means more impact resistance.
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Seam strength — how much force the stitching resists. Seams almost always fail before fabric does, so this number caps real-world protection.
Want the full lab certificates with raw test data and methodology? Email support@denimotto.com with the product name and reference number, and we'll send the full report within 24 hours.
Armor zones covered: Knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow protectors (EN 1621-1), and back protectors (EN 1621-2). Back protectors have their own standard and must cover a larger area to achieve Level 2 certification.
Before you read the fine print.
How do I get the full PDF lab report for a product?
Email support@denimotto.com with the product name and reference number (shown on each test card, e.g. DM/047), and we'll send the full report — raw test data and methodology included — within 24 hours.
Why aren't Denimotto vests EN 17092 certified?
Vests cover under 15% of the upper body and have no sleeves, so the abrasion math the standard is built around doesn't really apply. We build vests for style, layering, patches, and club identity — not crash protection. For a crash-rated top layer, see our AAA-class motorcycle jackets.
What does "worst zone" mean on a test card?
Each garment is tested at multiple slide points — hips and knees for jeans, shoulders and elbows for jackets. The number shown is the weakest reading among those zones, not the average or the best result, so the published figure is a conservative floor for that product, not a best-case number.
How does Denimotto's 5.8 seconds compare to the AAA minimum?
The EN 17092 threshold for AAA-class is 4.0 seconds of abrasion resistance before failure. Denimotto's tested products clear that at 5.1–5.8 seconds depending on the garment, meaning there's real margin above the minimum bar, not a pass by a fraction of a second.
Do you run the abrasion tests yourselves?
No — testing is done at Centexbel, an independent Belgian ISO-17025 accredited lab that also tests brands like Pando Moto, Bull-it, and Rev'It. We don't self-certify, since that would defeat the purpose of independent verification.
The rest of the workshop.
The Armor Guide
What CE Level 1 vs Level 2 means. Which armor fits which pocket. When you need it.
READ → SizingThe Sizing Guide
How to measure for the riding position. Why selvage sizes down. Men's vs women's cut decisions.
READ → SafetyThe Safety Guide
Helmet selection, gear hierarchy, riding posture. Everything that surrounds protected denim.
READ →Shop the pieces behind these numbers.
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