Kevlar suits are made-to-measure race suits cut from aramid fibre for off-road and track riders who want protection sized to their own body. Shark Leathers builds each one to your measurements, in adult and kids fitments, so the suit moves with you instead of fighting your riding position.
How to choose a Kevlar suit
A Kevlar suit is the right call when you want abrasion resistance that follows your exact body shape. Aramid fibre carries a melting point near 500C and is roughly 5 times stronger than steel by weight, which is why it sits at the heart of crash-grade riding kit. Made-to-measure construction removes the bunching and pressure points that plague off-the-rack sizing.
| Spec | Adult Race Suit | Kids Race Suit |
|---|---|---|
| Shell fibre | Kevlar aramid | Kevlar aramid |
| Fitment | Made to measure | Made to measure |
| Aramid melt point | 500C | 500C |
| Strength vs steel | 5x by weight | 5x by weight |
| Armour pockets | CE Level 1 and Level 2 | CE Level 1 |
| Riding use | Off-road, track | Off-road, track |
Fit and armour guidance
Order armour to the standard you ride at. CE Level 1 armour absorbs up to 18kN of transmitted force, while CE Level 2 holds the limit under 9kN, so harder track and off-road use favours Level 2 at the shoulders and elbows. Garment abrasion ratings under EN 17092 run from Class AAA down to Class A, with AAA built for the highest slide protection. Measure across chest, waist, inseam and arm length to within 2cm for a true made-to-measure cut. A correct fit keeps armour seated over the joint through the full range of a crouched riding stance.
Built for your body
Shark Leathers cuts each Kevlar suit to your submitted measurements, so growing kids and adult racers both get a suit that fits from day one rather than 2 sizes out.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Kevlar suits made to measure?
Yes. Shark Leathers builds each Kevlar suit to your submitted measurements in both adult and kids fitments, so the aramid shell and armour pockets sit correctly on your body rather than relying on stock sizing.
What protection does Kevlar give in a crash?
Kevlar is an aramid fibre with a melting point near 500C and roughly 5 times the strength of steel by weight. That abrasion resistance is graded under EN 17092, where Class AAA offers the highest slide protection and Class A the lowest.
What armour level should I choose?
CE Level 1 armour limits transmitted force to about 18kN, while CE Level 2 holds it under 9kN. Harder off-road and track riding favours Level 2 at the shoulders and elbows for greater impact absorption.