Characteristics of the anti-slip silicone material for riding pants:
It must be made of highly elastic, age-resistant, food-grade or medical-grade silicone (such as liquid silicone) to ensure it resists hardening, cracking, or shedding with long-term use, and is non-irritating to the skin (avoiding allergies).
Cold and heat resistance: It must be able to adapt to varying ambient temperatures (e.g., -10°C to 50°C), resist becoming brittle at low temperatures, and resist sticking to the saddle at high temperatures.
Adhesion: The silicone must be firmly attached to the inner surface of the fabric through specialized processes (such as heat pressing and vulcanization bonding). It must not fall off or warp after washing (especially machine washing). Adhesion is typically required to maintain at least 80% after at least 50 standard washes.
Durability and washability requirements:
Abrasion resistance: The silicone surface must be abrasion-resistant, resisting chipping or breakage after repeated friction with the saddle. It is typically required to withstand at least 1,000 friction cycles with no noticeable wear. Chemical Resistance: Resists detergents and sweat (including salt), and exhibits no discoloration, hardening, or loss of stickiness after washing. (For example, after 30 machine washes with a neutral detergent, the anti-slip properties retain at least 70% of their initial level.)