Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans: CE Certified Motorcycle Jean

Nate Kwarteng

Motorcycle Jeans Gear

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans wing and full view.

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Saint has just launched a new CE-certified armoured motorcycle jeans for men, the Unbreakable Model 4 Jean. It comes in response, to the requirement that all motorcycle clothing sold in Europe as PPE should meet CE certification. (And that’s for the whole garment, not just the armour.)

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans

Combining its innovative, robust, abrasion-resistant denim material, with impact protection (through newly developed lightweight armour) Saint’s newest jeans achieve an overall rating of CE Level AA. And they’re stylish too.

(Not so new) European CE certification rules mean that moto-brands can no longer insert CE-certified armour into jeans (or any other garment for that matter) and then call the whole item CE Certified. Saint’s new Unbreakable Model 4 Jean is a far cry from that practise.

Leather tab Saint Jeans - close-up — Saint branded, leather tab on *Unbreakable Model 4 Jean* – Image: SA1NT Europe

All-round, Level AA, CE Certification

This single-layer jean (composed of 68% Cotton, 25% Dyneema, 5% Nylon and 2% Elastane) was put through its paces on the Darmstadt machine.

The robust stretch fabric received a rating of AA for impact and abrasion resistance testing. That rating is for the prEN 17092-1:2017 certificate [now EN 17092 as of March 2020].

Additionally, its lightweight removable hip and knee armour (included with the jeans) achieved Level AA for CE EN1621-1:2012.

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans armour pockets highlighted

Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans – style and protection combined

Not only is this garment the most protective pair of jeans yet from the moto-apparel brand, but they’re also modish. Suffice it to say, they’re a contemporary five-pocket jean, in a standard cut but with a tapered leg – finished in double-face, overdyed indigo, stretch denim.

The jean also features a high back in the form of an accordion stretch panel which protects the rider against rear drafts when leaning forward. In terms of fit, Saint says they’re “true-to-size”. However, it recommends a smaller size if you happen to fall between sizes. Supposedly, that means they’re a relatively relaxed fit.

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans wing emblem — Saint wing emblem on *Unbreakable Model 4 Jean* – Image: SA1NT Europe

Branding on the jeans manages to be fairly discreet, yet simultaneously distinctive. Saint’s wing emblem appears on the rear right pocket in a contrast orange-yellow stitch.

At the top of the same pocket, you’ll find partial piping in a two-tone orange and light blue. It works incredibly well against the deep indigo of the jean.

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans [contrast stitching] — Copper-coloured button on Saint’s overdyed, indigo-coloured, *Model 4* jeans – Image: SA1NT Europe

Additionally, a nice touch is the jacron [leather patch] on the waistband, again with contrast stitching. At the front, a leather tab on the coin pocket and a brilliant, copper-coloured top button together exude an air of luxury.

Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans [waist patch] — Saint Unbreakable Model 4 Jeans jacron [leather patch] – Image: SA1NT Europe

With its ribbed stretch panel at the back and visible outline of the knee armour pockets, the Unbreakable Model 4 doesn’t hide that it’s a proper biker’s jean.