Yeah, anything with HD on it adds at least a 25% premium, but you gotta have a couple of things, even if you've got others that don't
Personally, the armour gets on my nerves, and I don't find it very comfortable...yes, we should all wear it...but when it's 90 degrees in Alabama I have to take my chances. The mesh stuff works, but only if you're moving...guess something's better than just wearing a t-shirt, though I'll do that sometimes. From a safety standpoint, we should never ride without full protective gear on, but sometimes it's just unbearable!!
I think Cordura is a poly product too, and beleive me, if it's poly of any kind, it'll melt if you skid.
I do draw the line at shorts and flip-flops though