Modern specifications usually comprise a sequential coating application of paints or alternatively paints applied over metal coatings to form a âduplexâ coating system. The protective paint systems usually consist of primer, undercoat(s) and finish coats.
Hardware Cloth is a hot-dipped galvanized woven or welded mesh. It has a light gauge (usually between 2 and 8 mesh). Heavy Zinc coating provides maximum protection and extra durability. Hardware cloth has an unlimited number of applications around the home, business, or farm. 19 GAUGE. Size of Mesh: 1/2 x 1/2.
Good luck, and good call on wearing the gear! Of course, don't forget to wear the rest of it! Mesh IS textile, i.e. nylon. A mesh jacket will offer less protection than a solid textile, simply because there is less material to wear off in a crash. Leather, on the other hand, is FAR superior to textile in abrasion protection and tends to fit better, keeping the armor where it's supposed to be for impact protection.