Repairing textile trousers

I got a set of Fieldsheer Textile jeans last year. I was wearing them when i came off the bike, only a week old, and they're holed in both knees.

Is there a company somewhere that will sort them or can you get new panels to sew in. The holes are only about an inch square in the outer material and a bit of stuffing has gone.

Otherwise they are brand new, about 500 miles use. I don't feel like chucking them out as they are fantastically warm and comfy even in the extreme cold.

[rictus01]

It's not so much the outer fabric that's the problem, it's the waterproofing that will be the issue, but if it's only over the knee padding then you maybe OK, you might get away with cutting a couple of bits from the inside of the turn-ups on the bottom to cover the holes and sew it up yourself as a cheap fix.

Cheers Mark.

You still have knees so they did there job. Time to let go and get some new ones.

Its just not worth the risk imho. I came off in Oct and although my pants sound like they had a little more damage than your's they went straight in the bin. I wasn't prepared to risk the chance of them ripping more if there is a next time, my legs are worth more than any pair of textile pants are ever going to cost.

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by Diveboy

You still have knees so they did there job. Time to let go and get some new ones.

Its just not worth the risk imho. I came off in Oct and although my pants sound like they had a little more damage than your's they went straight in the bin. I wasn't prepared to risk the chance of them ripping more if there is a next time, my legs are worth more than any pair of textile pants are ever going to cost.

Oh, come on get real, I don't think we're talking about a massive off here distroying any protection they may have, lets face it, textiles are primerily for warmth and waterproofness (is that a word?) if you want total protection get a landrover

we're not all rich, if they are otherwise serviceable, I see no problem in fixing them,I've several bits of kit that have had a tumble or two,but I change anything that needs it otherwise it continues to serve, like wise I mend puncture, fix engines and straighten accident damage, all without, buying new tyres, buying new engines,or buy a new bike.

A little common sense tends to help.

Cheers Mark.

Originally Posted by rictus01

Oh, come on get real, I don't think we're talking about a massive off here distroying any protection they may have, lets face it, textiles are primerily for warmth and waterproofness (is that a word?) if you want total protection get a landrover

we're not all rich, if they are otherwise serviceable, I see no problem in fixing them,I've several bits of kit that have had a tumble or two,but I change anything that needs it otherwise it continues to serve, like wise I mend puncture, fix engines and straighten accident damage, all without, buying new tyres, buying new engines,or buy a new bike.

A little common sense tends to help.

Cheers Mark.

Yeah, my first set of winter gloves lasted for 2 low speed offs before the palm went on them.

my buffalo jackent didnt last after a 40mph off, giving me gravel rash on my arm.

Originally Posted by rictus01

we're not all rich, if they are otherwise serviceable, I see no problem in fixing them

A little common sense tends to help.

Frankly I find the two statements above a little contradictory. Risking safety for a few quid is hardly common sense.

You can pick up a very good pair of pants for under £50 with armor, so you don't need to be Mr Money Bags to afford a new set.

TBH Repairing them will probably be fine, but I wouldn't do it and that was the advice I gave. My leather jacket has a little hole in the arm nothing to shout about but when I can afford a new one its gone.

[northwind]

Why does it have to impair safety? If we were talking about wrapping the kees in gaffer tape, then I'd totally agree with you, but repaired right they could be as good as new.

Cheers guys, thanks for all advice.

I did mentioned they were only a week old! That's why I was asking about repairs, as opposed to binning them.
There is hard armour, not just padding, right over the kneecaps so I think I'll try a stitch up job as their crash protective quality is still 100%.
It was a 10mph off on rough tarmac and my wrist took the brunt of it, my knees just followed through.

I know you can get kneeslider velcro material to sew on, any ideas who sells it?

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by Diveboy

My leather jacket has a little hole in the arm nothing to shout about but when I can afford a new one its gone.

So your saying their's a safety issue then? or are you just wasting money ?

Originally Posted by Diveboy

Risking safety for a few quid is hardly common sense.

refer to above

Originally Posted by Diveboy

so you don't need to be Mr Money Bags to afford a new set

refer to above

Originally Posted by Diveboy

Frankly I find the two (three) statements above a little contradictory

your not the only one


Cheers Mark.