| Jafrum Product Term Glossary |
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| 5-ply Nylon
Thread - This thread cannot be broken nearly as easily as cheaper cotton
thread. We use the best 5-ply nylon thread available |
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| Action Back
- A flex panel or bellows panel built into the rear shoulders or back
that increases flexibility when reaching for the handlebars |
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| Aerodynamic
Speed Hump – A padded hump that bridges the gap between the helmet and
back thus providing positive aerodynamics and increased safety in case of an
impact |
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| Aqua-Therm
Liner - Tour Master’s and Cortech’s exclusive two-stage zip together
liner featuring a waterproof and windproof layer and a second insulating
liner to increase warmth in colder climates. The two stages can be used
together or independently for maximum versatility |
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| Armor-Link
Mesh- Tour Master and Cortech’s original abrasion resistant mesh
technology |
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| Balaclava
– A thin head mask covering the neck as well with eye slots designed to be
worn under the helmet in cold weather |
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| Ballistic
Weave - A fabric weave originally developed for bulletproof armor vests,
man-made fibers with a ballistic weave are known for their high level of
abrasion resistance |
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| Bungee Cord
– A corded device with hooks designed to stretch and hold larger items to
the bike |
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| Carbolex®
- A highly abrasion-resistant nylon fabric that is easy to maintain and
provides superior long-term durability. Carboflex® is lighter than leather
and 90% of its strength |
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| Cargo Storage
System (CSS) - This exclusive system is ingeniously concealed under the
front chest pockets. Multiple compartments and an elastic key lanyard make
it easy to carry along all the necessities of the road. |
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| CE-Approved
Armor - Body armor panels that have passed the appropriate quality
assurance tests for safety certification within the European Union. A
manufacturer must test both the product and manufacturing process with a
qualified third party in order to obtain the certification. |
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| Clarino™ -
Synthetic leather that is comfortable, breathable and abrasion resistant |
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| Collar Anchor-
A system designed to help eliminate jacket collars from flapping, especially
when the collar is opened to increase ventilation |
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| Cuff Vent
System (CVS) - Patented ventilation at the sleeve cuff, using a 2-way
closure zipper that doubles as a vent |
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| Denier- A
unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers, for comparison, a
single strand of silk is 1 denier |
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| Dobby 400
Denier Nylon- A softer nylon material sometimes used in non-impact areas
of ladies riding apparel to provide a softer, less stiff feel to the overall
garment while maintaining abrasion resistance |
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| DOT certified
- Certified by the Dept. of Transportation and its safety standards |
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| Double
stitched - An over lock stitch technique that sews 2 panels together and
then requires a second fold and additional stitch. This gives the seam an
extra level of strength in abrasion situations that a simpler and cheaper
sewing technique would not provide. |
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| ECE - U.
N. Economic Commission for Europe ECE 22.05 motorcycle helmet safety
standard |
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| EVA Foam -
A lightweight, closed-cell, plastic foam material that provides good shock
resistance |
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| Fourchettes
– Strips of material between the fingers of a glove that join the palm and
top sections |
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| Hiprotec
Comfort Armor - The slimmest, most comfortable CE-approved (Europe's
highest standard) armor available. Patented snap-in, positionable fastening
system |
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| Hypertex™
Waterproof and Breathable - High Performance Textile with a synthetic
membrane designed to keep you comfortable and dry. Rain and wind stay out
while still allowing vapor to escape from inside the garment. Hypertex™ Plus
is 50% more breathable than the standard Hypertex™ |
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| Insulated
Liner - Removable liners in either jackets or pants that have insulation
material to keep a rider warm in cold weather yet can be removed for warm
weather comfort |
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| Kevlar® -
Innovative fiber technology from DuPont® that is incredibly strong, very
light in weight and is best known for its use in bullet proof vests |
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| Mandarin
Collar- A short-cut, stand-up type of unfolded collar |
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| Microfiber
- Fabric technology that extrudes extremely fine filaments (less than 1.0
denier) allowing for an extremely soft feeling fabric while maintaining all
of the strength of other outer wear fabrics |
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| Novelty
Motorcycle Helmets – Helmets that are not certified to any standard.
Jafrum.com does not carry any novelty helmets. All are, at minimum, DOT
certified. |
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| Performance
Cut- The tailoring of a jacket to be comfortable in a performance riding
position- entailing a lengthened back and pre-curved sleeves to ensure
maximum rider comfort while riding aggressively |
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| Phoslite®
- Reflective technology to enhance visibility that is composed of millions
of "retro-reflective" lenses bonded to a fabric |
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| Pipeline
Ventilation System - Tour Master and Cortech’s proprietary system of
internal channels within a garment that are designed to maximize ventilation
while eliminating garment billowing at speed. Thissystem allows ventilation
to pass through the waterproof barrier into the garment’s interior while
maintaining waterproof properties |
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| Polyfill –
An insulating material produced with a random arrangement of fibers that
increases warmth to a garment or glove |
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| Polyurethane
Backing - A waterproof barrier created by bonding polyurethane onto
textiles |
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| Rainblocker™
Liner – Removable, waterproof and breathable garment lining |
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| Rainguard™
- A breathable barrier technology that has pores larger than air molecules
but smaller than water molecules to allow perspiration exhaust and eliminate
rain or water from penetrating a garment |
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| Ramair®
Ventilation System – Zippered vents strategically placed that can be
opened to maximize flow-through ventilation |
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| Scoop Vent
System- A hook and loop fastening system that allows a wearer to keep a
vent folded open, turning the vent flap into an air scoop that inducts more
air into a garment |
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| Shock
Absorbing Heel Cup (Gaerne Boots) – Non-deformable polyurethane heel cup
is protected by a replaceable low –friction magnesium slider |
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| SNELL M2010
– A certification of higher standards than standard DOT |
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| SP Memory Foam
– Soft, flexible and durable polymer foam padding for protection and
vibration dampening |
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| Stretch
Cordura® - A extremely abrasion resistant and flexible material, CORDURA®
is a registered trademark of INVISTA for durable fabrics |
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| Take-Up Straps
– Adjustable straps at the forearm and bicep to secure elbow armor and
material as well as maximize vent openings |
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| Temperfoam
- A visco-elastic ‘slow recovery’ open cell foam that absorbs shock but is
very comfortable to wear inside garments |
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| Thermoliner™
- Removable liner constructed of perforated aluminized mylar bonded
between polyester fiber and nylon taffeta, reflects body heat inward and
permits humidity to escape |
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| Thermoneck™- Cold weather protection that extends up your neck and chin, integrated into the jacket. The soft collar feels good against your neck and stows back into the jacket when not in use |
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| Three Position Knee Armor Alignment System - An exclusive Tour Master & Cortech armor attachment system allowing riders to precisely position knee armor to best fit their particular knee to shin length relationship |
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| Three Quarter Length Cut - The tailoring and length of a jacket that is comfortable in the upright riding position |
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| Toe Sliders– Used in street/racing boots to protect due to the inevitable drag of the boot on the toe in racing turns on the bike |
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| Torso Vent System (TVS) - Torso Ventilation System unzips to reveal perforated leather or nylon panels, front and back, which allow air to pass into the jacket front, circulate around the torso and exit out the back, providing an air-conditioning effect. (U.S. Patent #5,845,336) |
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| TPR - Thermoplastic rubber, a highly durable yet tactile synthetic for zipper pulls, belts and logos |
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| Triple Density Back Protector – A three layer back protector comprised of a soft inner lining, a foam core and a hard foam outer shell |
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| VPS (Vision Protection System) - short dark shield mounted on the inside of the shell and moving independently from the clear shield. As thick as a regular face shield, it provides |
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| YKK® Zipper - Highly engineered zippers that provide enhanced durability and ease of use |
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| Zipper Integrated Performance System (Z.I.P.S.) - Zippered connection between jacket and pants for increased protection |
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| Z.O.Q. - Tour Master and Cortech’s exclusive Zip out Quilted liner allowing for very warm insulation in a less bulky garment |
