AirTex Mesh-like,highly tear-resistant Dynafil polyamide weave
	Armacor (GORE-TEX® Armacor) A new kind of highly tear-resistant material combining Kevlar® and Cordura® with the first class weather properties of GORE-TEX® in a 3-layer laminate.
	Azo dyes These dyes may not be used in coloured outer materials since they can break down into carcinogenic amines.
	BIOMEX® BIOMEX® products take ergonomics and natural movement into account. In this way they support and take the strain off the joints in all movements, especially in extreme situations.
	Breathing action Technically defined as the resistance offered to water vapour permeability (RET value).The lower the RET value, the more permeable the material to air.
	Carbon Heat-resistant chemical fibre, lighter than glass fibre. Characterised by high strength and rigidity.
	CE test mark The CE mark (CE=Communauté Européenne) indicates that the product complies with the safety requirements laid down in the European Union's directives.
	CoolLeather Processed black leather ensuring greater reflection of sunlight and lower heat uptake in direct sunlight.
	Cordura® 500/700 Nylon yarn which consists of 100% polyamide.The manufacturing process involves respinning and weaving the cut polyamide fibres. The melting point is 210 °C. Cordura® 700 is even more tear-resistant.
	Design The characteristics of BMW design include the use of classic shapes and colours. The guiding principle is: "Form follows function".
	DuPont Coolmax® DuPont Coolmax® consist of hollow fibres which transport humidity to the outside very quickly by means of capillary action making the material dry 50% faster than cotton.
	Dynafil A highly tear-resistant polyamide yarn that is even more robust than Cordura® 500/700 and is even more resistant to high temperatures.
	Dynatec Fabric made of Dynafil. Highly tear-resistant and extremely robust. Its melting point is 290 °C.
	Expanding pleats The upper material is sewn onto the stretch material in a corrugated form. This allows the compound to stretch, rendering the safety factor of the highly tear-resistant upper material intact.
	Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) The individual fibres (aramide, carbon, glass-fibre) can be mixed in varying proportions according to requirements. Certain characteristics can be achieved through variation of the direction and position of the fibres within the compound; e.g. low weight, high strength, high rigidity, low heat expansion and good thermal properties.
	GORE-TEX® A membrane made of teflon (PTFE/Polytetrafluorethylene). Innumerable microscopic pores prevent the penetration of large water droplets while allowing the much smaller water vapour molecules to pass through. The branch-like structure of the membrane means that it is also completely wind proof.
	Hydrophobic treatment A treatment which renders leather water-repellent. BMW uses the vat immersion technique under application of topquality 3M Scotchguard as the active agent. The best results are obtained when the leather fibres are encapsulated without affecting the natural state of the pore structure, so as to maintain the active breathing action.
	InoTex Highly abrasion resistant and lightweight blend of cotton, Lycra®, Kevlar®, and Dynafil with a jeans look.
	Integral helmet A motorcycle helmet that encloses the head completely.
	Jet helmet A motorcycle helmet with no chin guard or visor.
	Kangaroo leather Finer, more closely interwoven fibres and a tighter structure make this leather even more durable than cowhide.
	Keprotec A blend of Kevlar® and PA fibres which adds to the already excellent Kevlar® characteristics of stretchability and resistance to abrasion. Used to reinforce those areas which are most at risk in the event of a fall (elbows, shoulders, knees, thumbs, etc.).
	Kevlar® A para-aramide fibre, which is five times stronger than steel at the same weight. The melting point is 450 °C.
	Laminate A joint structure of various materials created by thermal adhesion. The adhesive is applied in spots at various positions. Particularly suited for use with all-weather membranes. Can also take the form of a lining laminate or a 3-layer laminate and does not always need to be thermally attached to the upper material.
	Motorcycle-specific cut This pattern takes into consideration the contours of the body when adopting the riding position atop a motorcycle. The sleeve holes are positioned more towards the front, the sleeves and legs incorporate important bends and there are numerous other special design details.
	Nappa leather The upper surface of the hide. Smooth and slightly shiny, worked to a soft leather with a fine surface structure.
	Nickel-free accessories All buttons and zips we use contain no nickel and are thus completely skinfriendly.
	Nomex® Heat resistant material made of fire-retarding aramide fibres.
	Nubuk leather Leather which possesses a high level of breathing activity and which has a slightly roughened surface, resulting in a soft, velvety grip.
	Off-road helmet Motorcycle helmet with a chin guard and sun shield but no visor.
	PCP/CP Pentachlorphenol (PCP) is prohibited by the German Prohibited Chemicals Order of 14.10.93 and may only be used in leather processing in amounts up to the prescribed limit of 5 mg/kg.
	ProFoam Viscous substance which hardens instantly on impact. Excellent shock absorption in all thermal conditions.
	ProSafe Integral polyurethane foam with an open-cell structure and a closed-cell outer skin. Resists the influence of the environ ment. Used in protectors.
	Safety, active and passive Active safety refers to accident prevention measures, or instance the use of reflective materials for increased visibility. Passive safety is the important aspect in the event of an accident, for instance the use of abrasion-resistant outer materials and impact-absorbing protectors.
	schoeller®-PCMTM is a space research material which balances temperatures.
	Serafil Highly tear-resistant safety yarn; the only one of its kind in BMW rider equipment.
	Storm cuff A sleeve inlay which forms a water proof closure around the wrist and prevents moisture from penetrating from outside.
	Taslan A term denoting a group of materials in which the polyamide fibres are altered through the application of steam. In this way, the fibres swell up, which makes them softer, while retaining their resistance to wind and water as well as their air resistance properties.
	Technoloden A blend of tumbled wool and highly tear-resistant polyamide fabric with a high proportion of Kevlar®. The melting point of Kevlar® is 450 °C.
	Venturi BMW uses this active breathing wind and water proof membrane as a laminate, whose main advantage is its low weight. It can also withstand water pressure of up to 10 m.
	x-static® Textile featuring integrated silver. Smell-reducing function, anti-static and temperature-balancing.
	Z-Liner This is the membrane between the upper material and the actual lining, which is suspended in the garment without any seams.