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2. Viking Age arms and armour - Wikipedia

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   Leather clothing does, however, occasionally turn up in archaeological finds, and would have offered some degree of protection in combat. All in all, the case for non-metal forms of armour remains inconclusive. It is likely that the average Viking fought whilst wearing ordinary clothing, with the shield as the only form of protection. [3]

3. Motorcycle personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   To improve motorcycle safety, many countries mandate the wearing of personal protective equipment such as protective clothing and helmets. Protective clothing may include certain types of jackets, gloves, boots, and pants. Jackets meant for motorcyclists are typically made of leather or specialized man-made fabrics like cordura or Kevlar. These ...

4. Perfecto motorcycle jacket - Wikipedia

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   Motorcycle rider instead of bull appears on neck label, size is printed on the American flag tag. Leather inner lower facing. Side pockets are at an approx. 60° angle and breast pocket at a 50° angle (reverse from what they were in the 1960s-70's and more like they were in the 1950s), side pockets are moved further away from the center of the ...

5. Leather jacket - Wikipedia

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   A leather jacket primarily designed for fashion purposes would not be much protection in a motorcycle accident because of the jacket's flimsy construction. Motorcycle jackets often have more substantial zips , weatherproof pockets and closures, higher collars, and are styled to be longer at the back than the front to protect the kidneys of the ...

6. Leather subculture - Wikipedia

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   Leather subculture denotes practices and styles of dress organized around sexual activities that involve leather garments, such as leather jackets, vests, boots, chaps, harnesses, or other items. Wearing leather garments is one way that participants in this culture self-consciously distinguish themselves from mainstream sexual cultures.

7. Waistcoat - Wikipedia

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   Biker (motorcycle) vest: The cut-off is a type of vest typically made from a denim or leather jacket with sleeves removed. Popular among bikers in North America and Europe, they are often decorated with patches of logos or pictures of biker related subjects. [4] Fishing vest: carries a profusion of external pockets for carrying fishing tackle. [4]