IT202000015772A1 - ITEM OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION

of the patent for industrial invention entitled:

?PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ITEM?

The present invention ? relating to an item of protective clothing.

Pi? in detail, the present invention ? relating to a motorcycle jacket, i.e. a protective jacket suitable for use by motorcyclists. Employment to which the following discussion will make? explicit reference without losing in generality?.

As ? known, motorcycle jackets are generally waterproof and/or padded garments, which are worn when using motorcycles and similar vehicles, and are specifically structured to protect the user from bumps and/or contact abrasions in the event of a fall with the asphalt.

Motorcycle jackets are traditionally equipped with an external protective casing in leather or synthetic fabric, which has a high resistance to abrasion and is generally also waterproof or water-repellent in order to protect the user from wind and/or rain, and an internal lining, soft and optionally also padded, which covers the inside of the protective casing.

In addition, motorcycle jackets are usually also equipped with additional protective inserts and/or plates, which are generally made of hard plastic material and are positioned on the protective casing, at the elbows and/or shoulders and/or back of the user, with the function of covering and protecting the parts of the body which, in the event of a fall, usually hit the ground with greater violence.

Clearly, the constituent material of the outer protective shell of the motorcycle jacket is? chosen on the basis of the market segment to which the jacket? destined.

Pi? in detail, the skin? usually used in motorcycle jackets intended for the medium-high end of the market. While Cordura and other synthetic fabrics with high abrasion resistance are used to make the most popular motorcycle jackets. cheap.

Unfortunately, on par? degree of protection, the comfort of motorcycle jackets in synthetic fabric? much lower than that of leather motorcycle jackets, with all the problems that this entails.

In fact, the skin an elastic and breathable material that, in the long term, adapts to the morphology of the body. user much better than any synthetic fabric for motorcycle use.

In addition, laboratory tests have shown that cordura and other synthetic fabrics for motorcycle use, if subjected to prolonged mechanical abrasion, statistically tear more? skin quickly, and consequently offer less protection in the event of a fall.

Purpose of the present invention? is to make a motorcycle jacket in synthetic fabric, which is more? comfortable than those currently on the market, and also offers a higher degree of abrasion protection than motorcycle jackets in Cordura or similar.

In accordance with these objectives, according to the present invention there is provided a protective garment as defined in claim 1 and preferably, but not necessarily, in any of the dependent claims.

This invention will come now described with reference to the attached drawings, which illustrate a non-limiting embodiment thereof, in which:

- figure 1 ? a perspective view of a motorcycling garment made according to the dictates of the present invention;

- figure 2 ? a schematic and suitably enlarged view of the fabric used to make the motorcycle jacket illustrated in figure 1; while - figure 3 ? a perspective view of a different embodiment of the motorcycling garment illustrated in figure 1.

With reference to figure 1, with the number 1 ? indicated as a whole an item of protective clothing, which ? structured in such a way as to protect the user from bumps and/or abrasions, and ? particularly suitable to be used/worn by those traveling on motorcycles and similar vehicles to protect themselves in the event of a fall.

Pi? in detail the item of clothing 1 ? preferably structured/shaped in such a way as to be able to cover and protect the torso and arms of the wearer from impacts and/or abrasions.

Preferably item of clothing 1 ? it is also equipped at the front with a manually resealable opening / slit, which allows the user to wear more? the garment easily/quickly.

In other words, item of clothing 1 ? preferably a motorcycle jacket or similar.

Clearly the item of clothing 1 could also be a protective jacket for firefighters, civil defense personnel, and any other person who has to operate in dangerous environments and needs protection from knocks and/or abrasions.

Pi? in detail, with reference to figures 1 and 2, the item of clothing 1 is preferably equipped with a central tubular portion, soft and flexible, which is shaped / sized in such a way as to surround and cover the torso and optionally also the neck of the user; and two lateral tubular portions, soft and flexible, traditionally called sleeves, which branch off from the central tubular portion from opposite bands of the latter, and are shaped/dimensioned in such a way as to surround and cover the user's two arms.

The item of clothing 1, in addition, has a soft and flexible outer protective casing 2, which has a structure resistant to cuts and/or abrasions; and preferably also an internal lining 3, soft and flexible, which lines the inside of the protective casing 2 and is preferably made of a natural and/or synthetic fabric.

In other words, the protective casing 2 preferably forms the external part of the central tubular portion and of the two side tubular portions of the garment 1.

Preferably, the protective casing 2 also has a breathable and/or waterproof and/or water-repellent structure so as to protect the user from wind and/or rain and, more in general, from atmospheric agents.

At the same time, the inner lining 3 preferably has a transpiring structure so as to let the humidity/water vapor easily escape from the garment and/or a heat-insulating structure so as to retain the heat of the person inside the garment.

Preferably item of clothing 1 ? further provided with a zipper 4 or similar, which divides the front part of the central tubular portion of the garment 1 into two halves/sectors of complementary shape.

With reference to figures 1 and 2, in turn the protective casing 2 has an upper or outer layer 5 in fabric, and preferably also a lower or inner layer 6 with a waterproof and/or transpiring structure, which extends below the layer superior 5.

Clearly the upper layer 5 forms the external part of the protective casing 2, ie ? facing the outside of the garment 1, while the lower layer 6 is interposed between the upper layer 5 of the protective casing 2 and the inner lining 3.

The upper layer 5, in addition, ? formed by, or in any case includes one or more? layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 which present anisotropic elastic behaviour, and optionally also one or more? layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 8 which are substantially inextensible or have an isotropic elastic behavior, and are preferably contiguous/adjacent to the layer or layers of synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior 7.

Pi? in detail, with reference to figures 1 and 2, the or each flap of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7? structured in such a way as to have an elastic behavior along a first directrix d1, and a substantially inelastic behavior (that is, it is not very extensible or substantially inextensible) along a second directrix d2 which is different and preferably substantially perpendicular to the directrix d1.

In other words, the or each layer of abrasion resistant synthetic fabric 7 ? structured in such a way as to have a modulus of elasticity? to traction (Young's modulus) relatively low along the directrix d1, and a modulus of elasticity? relatively high tensile (Young's modulus) along the d2 direction.

Clearly the modulus of elasticity? The traction (Young's modulus) of each layer of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 assumes the minimum value along the direction d1 and the maximum value along the direction d2.

Pi? in detail, the or each flap of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ? structured in such a way as to have a first value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) along the directrix d1, and a second value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) along the direction d2.

The value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) along the direction d2 ? much higher than the value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) along the directrix d1, and coincides with the maximum value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) detectable on the flap of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7. The value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) along the directrix d1, on the other hand, coincides with the minimum value of the modulus of elasticity? traction (Young's modulus) detectable on the layer of synthetic fabric resistant to? abrasion 7.

Preferably the value of the modulus of elasticity? along the direction d2 ? also substantially equal to or greater than the modulus of elasticity? of the Cordura 500d fabric, i.e. a fabric entirely made up of polyamide warp and weft threads.

Instead, the value of the modulus of elasticity? along the direction d1 ? preferably less than or equal to 20% of the value of the modulus of elasticity? along the direction d2.

In this way, the or each flap of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 of the upper layer 5 has an elastic behavior along the direction d1, and a substantially inelastic behavior along the direction d2.

Preferably the director with modulus of elasticity? minor, ie the directrix d1, also coincides with the direction of the weft threads, while the directrix with modulus of elasticity? greater, i.e. the directrix d2, preferably coincides with the direction of the warp threads.

The flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 8 of the upper layer 5, on the other hand, ?/are structured in such a way as to have substantially the same modulus of elasticity? along the directions of the warp and weft threads.

With reference to figures 1 and 2, in addition, the flap or flaps of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ?/are positioned/oriented on the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1 in such a way that the directrix with elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, is oriented transversely to the local longitudinal axis L of the same central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

Pi? in detail, the director with modulus of elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, ? preferably inclined at an angle ? set and greater than 80? with respect to the local longitudinal axis L of the same central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

even more in detail, the director with modulus of elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, ? preferably substantially perpendicular to the local longitudinal axis L of the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

Preferably, the flap or flaps of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 with anisotropic elastic behavior are preferably positioned/oriented on the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1 in such a way that the direction with modulus of elasticity? greater, i.e. the directrix d2, is substantially parallel to the local longitudinal axis L of the same central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

With reference to figures 1 and 2, in the example illustrated, in particular, the flap or layers of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 with anisotropic elastic behavior preferably occupy at least 60% of the outer surface of the protective casing 2.

In addition, substantially all the flaps of synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior 7 of the outer protective casing 2 are preferably positioned/oriented, on the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1, in such a way that the direction with the modulus of elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, is inclined by an angle ? greater than 80? and preferably equal to approximately 90?, with respect to the longitudinal axis L of the same central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

Preferably substantially all the flaps of synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior 7 of the outer protective casing 2 are also positioned/oriented, on the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1, in such a way that the direction with elasticity modulus? greater, i.e. the directrix d2, is locally substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the same central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1.

In addition, the flap or layers of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 ?/ are preferably structured in such a way as to have, according to the ASTM D 4964-96 (2016) standard and along the d1 direction, an elastic elongation of 0.2 % with a tensile force less than or equal to 10 Newton and an elastic elongation of 25% with a tensile force less than or equal to 125 Newton.

Furthermore, the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 of the upper layer 5 ?/ are preferably structured in such a way as to have, according to the standard ASTM D 4964-96 (2016) and along the direction d2, an elastic elongation of 0 ,2% with a traction force greater than or equal to 70 Newton and an elastic elongation of 25% not feasible why? the fabric is not able to stretch 25% elastically in the d2 direction.

In this way the flap of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 has an elastic behavior in the direction d1, and a substantially inextensible behavior in the direction d2.

In other words, the layer of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 has an elastic behavior substantially in one direction only.

Preferably the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ?/ are furthermore structured in such a way as to have, along the direction d1, an elongation at break preferably higher than 60% and more? conveniently even higher than 70%. In addition, the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ?/ are preferably structured in such a way as to have, along the direction d1, a maximum tensile strength lower than 1800 N (Newton) and more? conveniently between 900 and 1100 N (Newtons).

In parallel, the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ?/ are preferably structured in such a way as to have, along the direction d2, an elongation at break preferably lower than 60%. In addition, the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7 ?/ are preferably structured in such a way as to have, along the direction d2, a maximum tensile strength higher than 2200 N (Newton) and more? conveniently between 2300 and 2500 N (Newtons).

With particular reference to figure 2, in addition the synthetic fabric which forms the or each layer of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion 7, is preferably consisting of a weave of weft threads 10 and warp threads 11 in which the weft threads 10 substantially comprise only polyamide yarns, and in which the warp threads 11 comprise polyamide yarns and elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns.

Clearly, given the presence of elastomeric synthetic fibers only in the warp yarns 11, the layer of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 has an anisotropic elastic behaviour.

Pi? in detail, the modulus of elasticity? the traction (Young's modulus) of the fabric assumes the maximum value parallel to the weft threads 10, and assumes the minimum value parallel to the warp threads 11.

In the illustrated example, therefore, the director with modulus of elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, ? preferably locally substantially parallel to the warp threads 11, while the directrix with modulus of elasticity? major, i.e. the directrix d2, ? preferably locally substantially parallel to the weft threads 10.

In addition, the weft threads 10 preferably have a double twisted thread structure, and preferably comprise polyamide yarns in a percentage higher than 99%. In other words, the weft threads 10 preferably consist substantially entirely of aliphatic polyamide yarns.

Preferably, the weft threads 10 have a count ranging from 400 to 440 denier.

Pi? in detail the weft threads 10 are preferably constituted substantially entirely of aliphatic polyamide yarns.

In the example illustrated, in particular, the weft threads 10 preferably consist substantially entirely of nylon yarns. In addition, the weft threads 10 preferably have a count equal to about 420 denier.

The warp yarns 11, on the other hand, have a percentage of elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns preferably between 3% and 5%, and a percentage of polyamide yarns preferably higher than 94%.

In other words, the warp threads 11 are preferably composed substantially exclusively of polyamide yarns and elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns.

In addition, the warp threads 11 preferably have a double twisted thread structure, and an overall count preferably between 580 and 660 denier.

Pi? in detail, the polyamide yarns of the warp threads 11 preferably have a count ranging from 460 to 500 denier, while the elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns of the warp threads 11 have a count preferably ranging from 120 to 160 denier.

Preferably at least a part of the warp threads 11? also subjected to airtextured yarns.

Pi? in detail, the polyamide yarns of the warp threads 11 are preferably subjected to air-jet texturing.

Furthermore, the polyamide yarns of the warp yarns 11 are preferably aliphatic polyamide yarns, and more? in detail, nylon yarns, while the elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns of the warp threads 11 are preferably elastic polyurethane yarns.

In the illustrated example, in particular, the warp threads 11 preferably consist of about 96% nylon yarns and about 4% elastane yarns (also called spandex).

Preferably the nylon yarns of the warp threads 11 also have a count equal to about 480 denier, while the elastane yarns of the warp threads 11 have a count equal to about 140 denier.

The warp threads 11, therefore, preferably have an overall count equal to about 620 denier.

In addition, in the illustrated example, according to the ISO 13934-1 standard and in the direction of the weft yarns, the flap or layers of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric 7 have a maximum tensile strength preferably between 2400 and 2500 N (Newton ), and an elongation at break preferably between 50% and 60%.

In addition, according to the ISO 13934-1 standard and in the direction of the warp threads, the abrasion resistant synthetic fabric flaps 7 have a maximum tensile strength preferably between 950 and 1050 N (Newton), and an elongation at failure preferably between 75% and 85%.

Finally, in the illustrated example, the value of the modulus of elasticity? in the direction of the warp threads, i.e. along the d1 direction, ? preferably less than 10% of the value of the modulus of elasticity? in the direction of the weft threads, i.e. along the direction d2.

Pi? in detail, in the illustrated example the layer or layers of abrasion resistant synthetic fabric 7 preferably have, according to the standard ASTM D 4964-96 (2016) and in the direction of the warp threads, an elastic elongation of 0.2% with a tensile force between 4 and 5 Newton and an elastic elongation of 25% with a tensile force between 80 and 86 Newton.

In addition, the synthetic abrasion resistant fabric flap(s) 7 preferably have, according to ASTM D 4964-96 (2016) and in the direction of the weft yarns, an elastic elongation of 0.2% with a tensile force between 80 and 90 Newton and an elastic elongation of 25% undetectable, why? the fabric is not able to stretch 25% elastically in the direction of the weft threads.

With reference to figure 2, the lower layer 6 of the protective casing 2, on the other hand, includes a waterproof and/or breathable membrane 13, i.e. with a structure that is impermeable to water and permeable to water vapour, which extends below the upper layer 5 , or better below the flap or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasions 7 and, if present/s, 8, preferably substantially seamless.

In addition, the waterproof and/or breathable membrane 13 ? preferably also stably coupled to the upper fabric layer 5, preferably substantially seamlessly.

Pi? in detail, the waterproof and/or breathable membrane 13 ? preferably attached/glued to the upper layer 5 of fabric, or better to the layer or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasions 7 and, if present/s, 8, substantially without solution of continuity? throughout its extension.

In the illustrated example, in particular, the waterproof and/or transpiring membrane 13 is preferably made of microporous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Furthermore, the waterproof and/or breathable membrane 13 ? preferably also hot-laminated or heat-sealed directly on the upper fabric layer 5, or better on the layer or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasions 7 and 8.

With reference to figure 1, preferably the item of clothing 1 finally also comprises one or more? inserts and/or protection plates 14 in plastic, ceramic or hard composite material, which are positioned on the protective casing 2 roughly in correspondence with the elbows and/or shoulders and/or back of the user, and are able to cover and protect the body locally user.

The general functioning of the item of clothing 1, or rather of the motorcycle jacket 1, ? easily deduced from what is written above and therefore does not require further explanations.

The advantages associated with the particular structure of the outer protective casing 2 are remarkable.

The use of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric flaps 7 with anisotropic elastic behaviour, or rather with elastic behavior in one direction only, and the particular orientation of the flaps themselves, allow for the creation of a soft and flexible protective casing 2 which adapts to the morphology of the user much better than any motorcycle jacket in fabric currently on the market.

In addition, the particular structure of the flaps of synthetic abrasion resistant fabric 7 offers a resistance to tearing and impact abrasion ?Darmstadt? much higher than that of the synthetic fabrics for motorcycle use currently on the market.

Finally, on equal terms? degree of protection, the? protective casing 2 turns out to be much more? lighter than that found on motorcycle jackets currently on the market.

Finally, it is clear that modifications and variations can be made to the item of clothing 1 described above without thereby departing from the scope of the present invention.

For example, in a first less sophisticated and not illustrated embodiment, the item of clothing 1 can? be without the inner lining 3.

In addition, the flap or flaps of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior 7 can be positioned only on the central tubular portion or on the two side tubular portions of the garment 1.

With reference to figure 3, in a different embodiment the item of clothing 1 can be structured/shaped in such a way as to be able to cover and protect the lower part of the trunk (pelvis) and the legs of the person wearing it from impacts and/or abrasions.

Pi? in detail, in this embodiment the item of clothing 1 is preferably equipped with a central tubular portion, soft and flexible, which is shaped/sized to surround and cover the lower torso (pelvis); and two lateral tubular portions, soft and flexible, which branch out from the central tubular portion side by side, and are shaped/dimensioned in such a way as to surround and cover the user?s two legs.

Also in this case the flap or layers of synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior 7, which form the upper or outer layer 5 of the protective casing 2 are positioned/oriented on the corresponding central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1 in such a way that the director with the modulus of elasticity? minor, i.e. the directrix d1, is locally inclined by an angle greater than 80? and preferably equal to approximately 90?, with respect to the longitudinal axis L of the central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1 on which the fabric flap 7 is located; and optionally also in such a way that the director with modulus of elasticity? major, i.e. the directrix d2, is locally substantially parallel to the? longitudinal axis L of the central or lateral tubular portion of the garment 1 on which the flap of fabric 7 is located.

Claims (20)

R E V E N D I C A T I O N S 1. Article of clothing (1) having at least one soft and flexible tubular portion, which is equipped with an external protective casing (2) with structure resistant to cuts and/or abrasions; the item of clothing (1) being characterized in that said outer protective casing (2) comprises one or more? layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7), each of which ? structured in such a way as to have an elastic behavior along a first directrix (d1), and a substantially inelastic behavior along a second directrix (d2) transversal to said first directrix (d1); and by the fact that the layer or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) ?/are positioned/oriented on the soft and flexible tubular portion, in such a way that the first directrix (d1) is arranged transversally to the longitudinal axis (L) of the same soft and flexible tubular portion. 2. Article of clothing according to claim 1, wherein said layer or layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) ?/are they structured in such a way as to have a first value of the modulus of elasticity? traction along the first directrix (d1) and a second value of the modulus of elasticity? traction along the second directrix (d2); the value of the modulus of elasticity? traction along the second directrix (d2) being much higher than the value of the modulus of elasticity? traction along the first directrix (d1). 3. Clothing item according to claim 2, wherein the value of the modulus of elasticity? along the first directrix (d1) ? less than or equal to 20% of the value of the modulus of elasticity? along the second directrix (d2). 4. Clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said or said layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) ha/ha, along the first direction (d1) and according to the ASTM D 4964 standard -96, an elastic elongation of 0.2% with a tensile force less than or equal to 10 Newtons. 5. Clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said or said layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) ha/ha, along the second direction (d2) and according to the ASTM D 4964 standard -96, an elastic elongation of 0.2% with a tensile force greater than or equal to 70 Newtons. 6. Clothing item according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first directrix (d1) is? inclined at an angle (?) greater than 80? with respect to the longitudinal axis (L) of said soft and flexible tubular portion. 7. Article of clothing according to claim 6, wherein the first directrix (d1) is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of said soft and flexible tubular portion. 8. Clothing item according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said or said flaps of abrasion-resistant synthetic fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) ?/are also positioned/oriented on the soft and flexible tubular portion, in such a way that the second directrix (d2) is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the same soft and flexible tubular portion. 9. Clothing item according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second directrix (d2) is? substantially perpendicular to the first directrix (d1). 10. Article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said or said layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7) has/have, according to the ASTM D 4964-96 standard, an elastic elongation of 0 .2% in the first direction (d1) with a tensile force between 4 and 5 Newton, and has/have an elastic elongation of 0.2% in the second direction (d2) with a tensile force between 80 and 90 Newton . 11. Article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the synthetic fabric which forms said layer of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion with anisotropic elastic behavior (7), ? formed by a weave of weft (10) and warp (11) threads wherein the weft threads (10) comprise polyamide yarns, and wherein the warp threads (11) comprise polyamide yarns and polyamide yarns elastomeric synthetic fibers. 12. Article of clothing according to claim 11, wherein the warp threads (11) have a percentage of elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns comprised between 3% and 5%, and a percentage of polyamide yarns preferably higher than 94% . 13. Article of clothing according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the weft threads (10) comprise polyamide yarns in a percentage higher than 99%. The garment according to claim 11, 12 or 13, wherein the weft threads (10) are nylon yarns. The garment according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the polyamide yarns of the warp threads (11) are nylon yarns and/or the elastomeric synthetic fiber yarns of the warp threads (11) are elastic polyurethane yarns; preferably a part of the warp threads (11) ? additionally subjected to air-jet texturing. The garment according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the weft threads (10) and/or the warp threads (11) have a double twisted thread structure. 17. Article of clothing according to any of the claims from 11 to 16, wherein the weft threads (10) have a count between 400 and 440 denier and/or the warp threads (11) have a count between 560 and 660 money. 18. Article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer protective casing (2) also comprises one or more? layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion substantially inextensible or with isotropic elastic behavior (8); said layer(s) of synthetic abrasion-resistant fabric with isotropic or substantially inextensible elastic behavior (8) being contiguous/adjacent to said layer(s) of synthetic abrasion-resistant fabric with anisotropic elastic behavior (7). 19. Article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer protective casing (2) also comprises a waterproof and/or transpiring membrane which extends below said one or more elements. layers of synthetic fabric resistant to abrasion (7, 8), and ? stably coupled to said one or more? abrasion resistant synthetic fabric flaps (7, 8). The article of clothing according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the article of clothing (1) is? a jacket or trousers.