Why Is The Weight Of Leather Important When Choosing Motorcycle Chaps?
It has to do with thickness, durability, and protection. The types of hide used in manufacturing leather motorcycle chaps are available in different weights. You will notice that all of our leather product descriptions have a notation about leather weight. In the leather industry, leather thickness is typically specified in terms of weight. Every ounce of weight is equivalent to 1/64 inch thickness. The weight of leather is determined by the number of ounces that one square foot of leather weighs. For example, if a square foot of leather weighs four ounces, it is called 4 oz leather. 4 oz leather is approximately 1/16 inch or 1.6 mm thick. The weights we list for our leather motorcycle chaps translate to a particular thickness of leather. A heavier weight means thicker leather and increased protection on the road. Thicker leather also means you’ll pay a little more for the quality. Protection and durability is worth the extra cost when buying leather motorcycle chaps.
