Motorcycle clothing

When it comes to the topic of motorcycle clothing, we have unfortunately put aside purely aesthetic and focus on aspects concerning the most important personal safety.

A good quality motorcycle clothing, in addition to being comfortable and ensure the correct use of motorcycle, and serves mainly to protect the riders as possible in case of accident. Therefore, safety comes before anything else, if then in a well-made motorcycle clothing and quality is also something that pleases the eye, the better, but remains a minor issue.

The issue of security in case motorcycle clothing should not be limited to those who ride the bike but would also extend to any passenger who has the same rights and duties of the pilot as regards personal safety.

If we mention some of the best brands of motorcycle clothing, the first that come to mind are Aplinestar, Dainese and Ducati. These marks suggest a very wide range of technical clothing and accessories for motorcyclists.

Regarding prices, the garments which provide more scattered are the suits and jackets, and gloves and boots are priced much more accessible. Obviously, prices are soaring if you choose to purchase a garment leather or microfiber fabric that respect. All clothing for motorcyclists are also available for female, the difference between the models for men is substantially lower parts, which are shaped, while in color there are many differences between the models for men or women .

Motorcycle jackets

When you are driving your bike is important to wear at all times an adequate biker jacket, can protect from the wind and any debris, animal or object can be found in the air and strike with great speed, with the risk of suddenly we have lost control of the medium: we speak of stones, gravel, stones and other objects that may be on the road, or large insects and birds, up to object that any car in front of us could lose … or its occupant Disposable rudely (and dangerous for us) out the window.

As for models, fashion, not much has been satisfied with the result that there is a wide variety of jackets fashion: just come to browse in a shop specialized in clothing to see that motorcycle jackets are more or not all the same: all have a cut rather short, no collar or cap or other components that could interfere with the rider, and for the same reason they are very tight so that no loose items that could create a distraction from guide. The materials are made are mostly leather, Cordura and a special fabric called “d-dry”. In winter it is certainly better prefer leather garments, which is the material of all ensures maximum protection against weather and cold, with no need to apply padding removable as in the case of jackets or cordura d-dry. On the other hand, removable padded jackets of these allow you to wear even in summer, when a leather jacket would be too hot, even if they are equipped with special vents located in strategic locations that allow the entry of a bit air.
In case of rain

If it rains, jackets latest generation are able to protect well water as the external part undergoes specific treatments combined action waterproof waterproofing membranes that are inside. Of course the action of any waterproof jacket motorcycle also depends on how much it rains and that intensity. As the rider is completely exposed to the weather is good it also dress appropriately. Usually, the skin waterproof properties much higher than the cordura or d-dry, although very strong in case of rain it is best to wear a special wax.

In case of fall

In the event of a fall, the material that protects our body in the best way is always the skin more resistant than other materials in nature, offering the best possible contrast rub our bodies on the road, avoid burns and bruises.

This is also another advantage of the skin, which added to the other makes the best material for use in motorcycles, also suffering a bit ‘hot in the summer months. The leather jackets are made also in many colors and are also customizable, although the cost of a leather jacket is much higher than a jacket cordura or d-dry. But as it repeated, we are not talking about fashion, but the safety and security, and thus life are priceless.

Rigid protection

The biker jacket should be equipped with the necessary predispositions that allow them to apply the protections that protect stiff when falling. These arrangements are on the shoulders, elbows, wrists and in the back, in which case the provision is to be able to give the jacket a “shell”, a semi-rigid shell that serves to protect the spine when fall. When you are about to buy motorcycle jacket, so make sure that these predispositions are present, because unfortunately not all models offer.

Practical advice

In the warmer months of summer a leather jacket might make us sweat profusely, so it’s good to wear under a garment so light, but with long sleeves so as not to expose the skin of the jacket in contact with sweat. In this way, the jacket will last longer and will need to be washed less frequently. And while the leather jackets are washed, preferably in dry cleaners, those in cord or d-dry can be washed safely at home. Whether the skin of Cordura, before washing, remember to remove the rigid protection, that could be damaged by washing. … Or damage the washing machine!

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