55 Collection is a small company based in Barcelona that makes classic motorcycle gear, using techniques and materials from the middle of the last century. The SH1 motorcycle jacket is made from a leather that they source from some of the best traditional tanneries in Italy, and to ensure modern impact protection it’s fitted with removable D3O armour.
Each jacket has two internal pockets and four outer pockets, YKK zippers, brass snaps and brass vents in the upper sleeves. 55 Collection make each jacket to order in sizes from XS through to XXL, and the team have a reputation for excellent customer service.
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