r/myog • u/No_Anywhere1927 • 1d ago
Question I need a very abrasion resistant. Fabric material. For my skate shoes and my baggy pants
I skate and work a lot and it takes a toll on a lot of my jeans since they are usually longer than my legs I just need a very resistant material I dont necessarily care about price(ANSWERED)
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u/bobbygalaxy 1d ago
I had a friend in high school (yes, in the 90s) who used Velcro to attach the back bottom of his pant leg to the back of his shoe, so it just barely cleared the ground at all times
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u/No_Anywhere1927 19h ago
I thought about doing that but I'm pretty sure lint does get into the Velcro making it work not as good if you ever notice Velcro is not really on wearable clothing it's on bags and utilities that don't get washed much
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u/510Goodhands 9h ago
I have a windbreaker jacket that has Velcro on it, actually two. It works fine, and if it gets clogged up, it’s pretty easy to comb out.
You could also use magnets. 😉
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u/vacuumkoala 1d ago
Id also suggest hemming your pants, I know you still want the baggy style, but you can still get that if your pants are an inch shorter.
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u/NashPacks 1d ago
Avoid the more technical fabrics. As mentioned go with good old 1000D Cordura (or Nylon, or Polyester). I’d also suggest looking at a good heavyweight canvas or corduroy.
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u/zippowriter 1d ago
Leather is pretty abrasion resistant, I’ve crashed enough on racetracks to attest to its qualities in that department. Stretch Kevlar (Keprotec) is also used in race suits and looks similar to cordura but it does degrade with heavy abrasion.
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u/justsomegraphemes 1d ago
Motorcycle jeans would be the way to go. They use kevlar, aramid, or dyneema hybrid fabrics. Bonus is that they have thin removable knee armor too. OP can check out Street & Steel, I have a pair and like them.
Cordura 500-1000D is another option. It's bulkier and heavier, possibly more resistant than the above depending on the blend ratios.
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u/neatloaf_ 1d ago
if you're new to skating, your shoes are getting destroyed no way around it. I'd look into buying shoes with the rubber reinforcement under the toe cap. super glue on your laces where they come through the eyelets help prevent them from ripping. super glue on flick areas helps too but might look funny. if you get holes anywhere, shoe goo > hot glue > duct tape. If you care about the shoes then don't skate them lol
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u/No_Anywhere1927 19h ago
3 of my work shoes would be considered skate shoes. So I worn them down to pretty far but I don't mind getting a patch to. Reinforce the toe area and rubber toed shoes. Feel too stiff for me
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u/AccidentOk5240 1d ago
Mending? I hear mending can work. Also hemming your pants so they aren’t longer than your legs.
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u/No_Anywhere1927 1d ago
I don't necessarily like the shorter look of the pants And yes I am reparing my pants but I end up using. Fabric around the house to fix them and yet again after 3 months it starts fraying again
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u/cicada_wings 1d ago
Fraying is just the price you pay for pant cuffs that brush on the ground and rub against your shoe heels. Kinda no way around that. It’s terribly hard on fabric!
You’ve had some good suggestions for tough fabrics, but even with cordura etc, if you want that long baggy look then you’re trading fashion for a relatively shorter lifespan. Which is valid, it’s just good to be aware you’re making the trade-off. If you’re okay with repairs, then you could embrace replacing the last few inches with a new, sacrificial cuff in a different fabric a few times a year.
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u/ethanjman123 1d ago
Ballistic nylon from rockywoods comes in really high denier and is burly stuff
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u/harrisjo-m 1d ago
This is what I use on grill covers. The material can take a punch but it's not very light. Kevlar might be a better option. Reinforcing with rip stop might do the trick. Knees down doesn't look all that bad.. think Carhartt but modified to your needs. Old Carhartt feels and looks like 1000d and the ballistic (at least what I've found) feels a lot more like nylon and has a sheen to it.
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u/BobtheChemist 1d ago
I have 3 yards of red 1000D Cordura from RSBTR to sell if you want a small inexpensive piece to try out. Should be enough for a pair of pants or more.
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u/DeagleCakes 1d ago
Some high denier UHMWPE faced fabric, faced inwards, would probably be the most robust option, but probably overkill.
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u/goodboyovich 1d ago
There is Kevlar denim. Look at moto pants