The majority of manufacturers fit only partial patches of Kevlar ® into their cargo pants/jeans giving you only partial protection not so with the John Doe cargo pant. In the John Doe pant You will find a reinforcement liner made of 100% DuPont™ Kevlar ® fibers all the way round the leg from top to bottom (Made inGermany), plus an inner liner to help wick the moisture from your skin which also stops chafing making them the most comfortable pant available for riding. Cool to wear when its hot, but keeping you warm and dry when its cold and wet. They also come with pockets in the knees for protection (not included at extra cost) which is the latest high impact absorbent armour (c.e.approved) whichs both light weight, comfortable and will mold itself to your body shape. They also have a draw string at the bottom of each leg, tie them up and tuck them upwards this will stop the wind and the rain from shooting up your legs when riding and they are also water repellent, if you are caught in the rain you should stay dry for at least an hour or two maybe longer. There you have it \"John Doe cargo pants\" more practical than other type of products less heavy than leather, with just as much protection, and can be worn just like a normal pair of pants/jeans cutting down on the amount of clothing you need to carry saving you weight and space when touring on a motorcycle. Additional information John Doe is an official licensee of DuPont ™ Kevlar ® Material Reinforcement liner made of 100% DuPont™ Kevlar ® (Made In Germany) John-Doe ® Breathable Water-Repelltent Textile Technologie ® Inner mesh lining for comfort and breathability Armour pocktes on the knees Weight: ca. 1.200g (Size L length 32) Important: The protectors are not included.