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 comes in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot rollsâwith 3â² and 4â² being the most common â and in roll lengths anywhere from 5, 25, 50 to 100 feet. The mesh is made by weaving or welding steel wires together, then hot-dipping it in zinc (galvanizing it) to protect it from rust.
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.