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From: lrd@drusd.UUCP (L. R. DuBroff)
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Subject: Re: non-leathers
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Date: Mon, 29-Apr-85 17:28:44 EDT
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A recent posting on this topic indicated that the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation advises against nylon.  The reason given is that nylon
can melt due to heat induced by friction (as in sliding along the
pavement), and the melting nylon can cause burns and infection.

We (I am an MSF-certified instructor) do NOT suggest avoiding nylon;
just don't wear unlined nylon with no underlayer.  A nylon jacket is
fine, as long as it's lined with (for example) cotton, or worn over a
long sleeved  cotton shirt.

In fact, many good rainsuits are made of treated nylon.