What is Schoeller Dynatec?

[Motocentaur]

I am looking for some new all-season textile overpants. One pair that's caught my eye is Olympia Motosports' Ultra Tour pants. They are made of this Schoeller Dynatec material, but I don't know what that is or how it compares to Cordura nylon.

Does anyone know about this material?

[dark_isz]

Here's what Google turned up for me:

http://www.schoeller-textiles.com/pdf/protection_dynatec_e.pdf

HTH

[DangerMoney]

Google turned up several hits. BMW uses Schoeller materials in some of their riding gear.

[Motocentaur]

It seems that this stuff is some kind of nylon and the Schoeller site (thanks for the link) claims that it is more durable than Cordura. Maybe I'll give it a chance.

[Noddy]

When I used to sell outdoors clothing Schoeller was a relatively new product.  

It is more abrasion resistant than an equal weight cordura nylon, and can be blended / backed with lycra or other stretchy materials.  Also fleeces can be welded to the back or Schoeller in ways that don't work with cordura.  

Schoeller products are now being used in many applications in outdoors clothing, and referred to as 'soft shells'  look at products by Arc Terx, Mammut, North Face in their soft shell line.

Moto suits used to use the material for stretch panels.  

definately not water proof, is wind proof, and very versitle.  Tends to hang better than cordura and weigh less for the same level of protection.  

I own three Schoeller jackets and some ski pants.  It works well sub zero ('cause its not water proof but does shed snow), I've used it extensively in all kinds of environments (desert - it breethes well - to winter climbing).