Textile vx. Mesh

Iamjustifyd · 07-24-2008

Which is better for hot days...letting the air thru. Textile or mesh?

nedley · 07-24-2008

Hmmm...think this is going to stimulate a conversation on semantics. One needs to define the word TEXTILE before the question can be answered.

A common definition of TEXTILE is –
1. A cloth, especially one manufactured by weaving or knitting; a fabric.
2. Fiber or yarn for weaving or knitting into cloth.

So, any woven fabric, including mesh, is textile. Leather of course would not be considered textile.

So, the question might be –
Which is better for hot days – mesh or solid (non-mesh) textiles?

If this is the question – my vote goes to mesh!

Iamjustifyd · 07-24-2008

Ok, got my laugh for the day

Thanks

Ronin47 · 07-24-2008

I wear a part mesh/ part solid textile jacket here in AZ. It's still pretty darn hot even travelling at 75mph. The mesh just lets the over 108 F air get at me faster.

I used to ride with a solid textile jacket with lots of vents in Ca, and it was bearable even when the temps hit a whopping 95 degrees...

I guess it just depends on your heat tolerance...or if you can handle riding with a wet shirt.

Saleenguy · 07-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iamjustifyd

Which is better for hot days...letting the air thru. Textile or mesh?

Mesh

A2rider · 07-24-2008

Vanson Vent Max 3, state of the art, air flow extraordinaire.

soc_monki · 07-24-2008

im wearing textile gear (Icon Arc pants and jacket) in Mississippi and its getting pretty muggy and hot now. i sweat a bit, but im normally comfortable unless im not moving for a bit. my shirt and pants (underneath the Icon's...theyre overpants) soak up my sweat and when i start moving again the airflow cools me off so its not a bad trade off.

i like my stuff...mesh would probably be cooler though, especially for New Orleans weather.

sisooktom · 07-24-2008

Mesh is way cooler, that's the whole point of wearing it.

Saleenguy · 07-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisooktom

Mesh is way cooler, that's the whole point of wearing it.

TRUE.....and is that not what this thread was asking?

What is cooler between Mesh and Textile?

If so hands down mesh is cooler.
In Kamloops heat you would die in a textile sauna, eerrrr I mean jacket.

CycleDude · 07-25-2008

Mesh - I have/share the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 with the Mrs. It's a great jacket.

Saleenguy · 07-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleDude

Mesh - I have/share the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 with the Mrs. It's a great jacket.

Same one i wear.

*jukief* · 07-25-2008

Mesh with an evaporative vest underneath.

Ronin47 · 07-25-2008

Tell me more about this "evaporative vest" you speak of...

Saleenguy · 07-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin47

Tell me more about this "evaporative vest" you speak of...

Or pics of you wearing JUST it will suffice if its easiert than writing about it.

Ruh Roh · 07-25-2008

I just got home from 2300 round trip (with temps from 50 - 105) and debated which jacket to take. I ended up taking the textile and was glad.

With the vents open and evaporative vest, it was like riding "in the shade". And when the air temp inside my jacket is lower than the air temp outside, it is cooler to keep more air out. And i got no sunburn.

It is still hot at stoplights. And i will wear the mesh on shorter trips around town here at home.

Semperfi · 07-27-2008

I am in Mesh and i ride in 100+ heat index weather every day

07-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 312	Textile vx. Mesh Which is better for hot days...letting the air thru. Textile or mesh? __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

07-24-2008	#2 (permalink)
nedley Proud Hokie!! Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central KY Posts: 463	Hmmm...think this is going to stimulate a conversation on semantics. One needs to define the word TEXTILE before the question can be answered. A common definition of TEXTILE is – 1. A cloth, especially one manufactured by weaving or knitting; a fabric. 2. Fiber or yarn for weaving or knitting into cloth. So, any woven fabric, including mesh, is textile. Leather of course would not be considered textile. So, the question might be – Which is better for hot days – mesh or solid (non-mesh) textiles? If this is the question – my vote goes to mesh! __________________ Ned B. 2007 Vulcan 900 CLASSIC Metallic Titanium PGR *"Standing For Those Who Stood For Us"* Last edited by nedley : 07-24-2008 at 04:18 PM.

07-24-2008	#3 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 312	Ok, got my laugh for the day Thanks __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did.

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Ronin47 Sun Baked Commuter BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 156	I wear a part mesh/ part solid textile jacket here in AZ. It's still pretty darn hot even travelling at 75mph. The mesh just lets the over 108 F air get at me faster. I used to ride with a solid textile jacket with lots of vents in Ca, and it was bearable even when the temps hit a whopping 95 degrees... I guess it just depends on your heat tolerance...or if you can handle riding with a wet shirt. __________________ 2008 Ninja EX650R 1996 Ninja EX500 (RIP) Go Green on 2 Wheels!

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soc_monki Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 809	im wearing textile gear (Icon Arc pants and jacket) in Mississippi and its getting pretty muggy and hot now. i sweat a bit, but im normally comfortable unless im not moving for a bit. my shirt and pants (underneath the Icon's...theyre overpants) soak up my sweat and when i start moving again the airflow cools me off so its not a bad trade off. i like my stuff...mesh would probably be cooler though, especially for New Orleans weather. __________________ 2008 Green ZX-6R DIY Fender Elim, Jumper Mod, Yoshi RS-5, rearset raisers Music Lucian Scott

07-24-2008	#6 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Vanson Vent Max 3, state of the art, air flow extraordinaire.

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sisooktom 900 Customer BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 788	Mesh is way cooler, that's the whole point of wearing it. __________________ Plasma Blue Vulcan 900 Custom Not riding a Vulcan is illogical!

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CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,634	Mesh - I have/share the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 with the Mrs. It's a great jacket. __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

07-25-2008	#12 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,172	Mesh with an evaporative vest underneath. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

07-25-2008	#13 (permalink)
Ronin47 Sun Baked Commuter BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 156	Tell me more about this "evaporative vest" you speak of... __________________ 2008 Ninja EX650R 1996 Ninja EX500 (RIP) Go Green on 2 Wheels!

07-25-2008	#15 (permalink)
Ruh Roh Hey yall BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 560	I just got home from 2300 round trip (with temps from 50 - 105) and debated which jacket to take. I ended up taking the textile and was glad. With the vents open and evaporative vest, it was like riding "in the shade". And when the air temp inside my jacket is lower than the air temp outside, it is cooler to keep more air out. And i got no sunburn. It is still hot at stoplights. And i will wear the mesh on shorter trips around town here at home. __________________ Procrastinate now, Dont put it off ! Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.

07-27-2008	#16 (permalink)
Semperfi Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 415	I am in Mesh and i ride in 100+ heat index weather every day __________________ Chris 2007 Ninja 500R

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