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Originally Posted by SF-Dug
As for mesh jackets they are a joke IMHO. They do not provide adequate protection in a crash. There are some mesh jackets that have a outer shell that is supposed to provide the abrasion protection. Of course if you remove that protective outer layer on a hot day you are then riding without any protection again abrasion.
Do not expect a mesh jacket to work as well as a full protective jacket with armor inserts made out of proven anti-abrasive material such as leather, textiles such as Aramid (Kevlar) or other materials designed to protect against abrasion.
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You've been grossly misinformed about mesh (or textile) jackets. Most (if not all) of the higher quality ones have the same armor zones that nice leather jackets have: elbows, shoulders, and a back protector. Some even have CE Knox certified armor, the same good stuff that comes in quality leather ones. I know this because I have been extensively shopping around for a mesh one because I've been roasting in my leather one this summer.
Thankfully I've never had to test it out, but the main difference in collision protection between a quality textile jacket and a leather counterpart, is that the textile won't hold up during as many collisions (between one and three[if you're lucky]). But if you're repeatedly laying down your bike on the street in the first place, there is a good chance that you need to choose a different hobby.