[Neanderthal]

Not sure I'd want raw Kevlar right on my skin, but that's me. Agree with all, A for effort. One thing you could have done as well, is have knee pro pockets built in. Then purchased some of the new, lightweight products Klim is offering. Stuff is great. Just a thought...

A very good idea. Kevlar liner in itself will do nothing to protect from breaking or smashing bones.

 

[Tempest-Blue]

Love seeing DIY projects like these.

 

[terrytran714]

very creative, I might look into this sort of project in my spare time!

 

[cobyfiji]

Big props to the OP, I think I am going to have my tailor do this for me, with a couple pairs of jeans and maybe some cords or khakis.

I am curious though, what do you wear for foot wear. Riding boots?

 

[dls98e36]

Well, I'm definitely going to do this. I didn't realize the A/K fabric was so cheap. One question, what grade of fabric do you suggest? I say you used k129, was that for any specific reason? What weight fabric gives the most compromise between flexibility/comfort and protection? I definitely like the idea of sewing in knee pads/ or pockets for them.

How do they wash? normal jeans stretch and shrink a bit when worn/washed, I'm assuming the A/K fabric doesn't. Does that affect how the jeans look and function? Does the fabric have any special washing needs to prevent degradation of the fibers?

 

[3isthemagic#]

There's also the option of using Draggin' Liners (Kevlar long johns). Although they are "open weave" (for ventilation), so I'm not sure how well they would work?

 

[SBR]

Yup, TCX street boots. For those wanting to do this, make sure to get a tight weave and don't sew too close tot he edges or it will start to unravel.