Kevlar + BDUs = Paintball pants?

MAD_JIHAD · 10-19-2011, 03:55 AM

Ok so my BDU pants keep ripping at the knee from sliding in woodsball, I want to put some kevlar over the knees but I know nothing about kevlar thickness etc. Anyone have any ideas as to what thickness or type I should get?

Mar · 10-19-2011, 10:25 AM

someone was just opsting about this... should be able to find it with advanced search.

You can also try 1000d Cordura (try rockywoods fabric) It makes a fantastic knee, as on some of the DBD pants.

BLachance75 · 10-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Is there a durability difference between the coated and uncoated.

Mar · 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lancecst

Is there a durability difference between the coated and uncoated.

not really, no.

The coating is on the backside, unless it is the heavy rubberized PVC coating, then yes... that stuff is tougher to tear RIGHT through.

BLachance75 · 10-19-2011, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the info and the website. I'm going to order some 1000D codura in woodland for some extra knee protection.

While I'm going to have my mom slaving away behind the sewing machine for me. What is a good padding material for the knees. I was thinking maybe have her make a pocket on the inside that I can slide a piece of foam yoga mat into. But I think I would prefer something that is permanently in there.

Mar · 10-19-2011, 03:11 PM

you can get foam at a fabric store, 1/2 inch foam would be GREAT! It swes really well too.

Looking forward to pics!

sdawg · 10-19-2011, 10:30 PM

I was the one asking about kevlar. I have warm weather BDUs with Kevalr knee patches I paid a tailor to sew on. The Kevlar can be found on eBay for $7 for a pair scrap pieces.

MAD_JIHAD · 10-21-2011, 01:07 AM

Cool thanks for all the info guys I will post pics when I am finished with this project. Might be a week or two for the stuff to arrive.

CrazyBoy78 · 10-21-2011, 01:48 AM

Kevlar's a cool idea but it's not a permanent solution. It'll break down eventually with washing and getting sweaty, etc... That's why kevlar vests have expiry dates.

minion · 10-21-2011, 03:57 PM

if i was to go about this and put in stretch zones, where could i get the material?

anybody know? hopefully both 2 and 4 way stretch.

10-19-2011, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
MAD_JIHAD Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada BC	Kevlar + BDUs = Paintball pants? Ok so my BDU pants keep ripping at the knee from sliding in woodsball, I want to put some kevlar over the knees but I know nothing about kevlar thickness etc. Anyone have any ideas as to what thickness or type I should get? __________________ Paintball is an industry first and a sport second. My MCB Feedback My Youtube Channel

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BLachance75 Formerly lancecst Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston	Is there a durability difference between the coated and uncoated. __________________ MCB Feedback

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BLachance75 Formerly lancecst Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston	Thanks for the info and the website. I'm going to order some 1000D codura in woodland for some extra knee protection. While I'm going to have my mom slaving away behind the sewing machine for me. What is a good padding material for the knees. I was thinking maybe have her make a pocket on the inside that I can slide a piece of foam yoga mat into. But I think I would prefer something that is permanently in there. __________________ MCB Feedback

10-19-2011, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	I was the one asking about kevlar. I have warm weather BDUs with Kevalr knee patches I paid a tailor to sew on. The Kevlar can be found on eBay for $7 for a pair scrap pieces. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. MCB Feedback

10-21-2011, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
MAD_JIHAD Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada BC	Cool thanks for all the info guys I will post pics when I am finished with this project. Might be a week or two for the stuff to arrive. __________________ Paintball is an industry first and a sport second. My MCB Feedback My Youtube Channel

10-21-2011, 01:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
CrazyBoy78 Fich! Sala! Wada! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mississauga, ON	Kevlar's a cool idea but it's not a permanent solution. It'll break down eventually with washing and getting sweaty, etc... That's why kevlar vests have expiry dates. __________________ Later........ Andry : ) Proud member of The Peacekeepers, UMSG JTF7, Rogue Cell #12 and CCABB My Feedback Hoppers, grips, pants, barrels, yo momma F/S Inka Copper F/S

10-21-2011, 03:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
minion Delta Ops Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan	if i was to go about this and put in stretch zones, where could i get the material? anybody know? hopefully both 2 and 4 way stretch. __________________ Adam "Minion" Pender Vicious OT Team Delta Ops - Sponsored by: Hell Survivors Paintball Field - Milsim Products CRU Army - Sponsored by: Kee Action Sports - Empire - Ninja PbN: pbkidminion Green/Gloss Purple Vicious EGO9

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