Professional and gentleman racing drivers have been wearing driving gloves since the early days of motorsport. The reason that gloves are so important is that being a racing driver is an altogether more vigorous activity than casually driving yourself to work in the morning, hands get blisters after an hour or two (or more) behind…
The Helstons Bombardier Thunder Sheepskin Jacket is a modern take on the iconic sheepskin bomber jacket – a vitally important piece of clothing (and safety gear) for pilots from the dawn of flight, right through WWI and WWII. Natural sheepskin offers excellent warmth in unheated, unpressurised cockpits, and it’s also an effective natural fire retardant….
The Jane Motorcycles Bowery Skull T-Shirt is made in the USA from 100% cotton, and it bears the logo of what is almost certainly the most famous custom motorcycle shop in Brooklyn. Jane Motorcycles is based near the Williamsburg Bridge, and they don’t just sell bikes, they also offer gear, apparel, art, books, and perhaps…
The Long Haul Dyneema Motorcycle Jacket by Taylor Stitch is handmade in California using the world’s strongest fiber – Dyneema®, an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE). The material blend used is one of the most abrasion resistant fabrics in the world, made by weaving 52% Dyneema® polyethylene fiber, with 37% cotton, and 9% polyamide. This 13.7…
Bowtex is a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing the most advanced motorcyclist underlayers in the world – although some might scoff at the idea of Kevlar underwear, the benefits of having over 90% of your skin covered with the highly abrasion resistant material suddenly makes a lot of sense when you find yourself sliding…
The Crave Waxed Trophy Motorcycle Jacket is the world’s first single-layer waxed Armalith jacket, it was developed by the team at Crave For Ride for use by both commuters and moto-adventurers. Armalith is a denim fabric created by combining cotton fibers with UHMWPE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) fibers, this creates a single-layer material with better abrasion resistance…
The new Fuel Sergeant Pants were specifically designed for use by motorcyclists in both urban and off-road environments. The main outer section of the pants are made from waxed 12.5 oz denim, with an abrasion and puncture resistant Para-Aramid internal lining around the knees and thigh/waist area. For impact protection there are removable CE level…
The Suus Road Denim 450 motorcycle jacket is Australian designed and made, using single-layer 14 oz 43% UHMWPE denim (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene). This material is more abrasion resistant than Kevlar, making it ideal for use in motorcycle gear. The team at Suus styled the jacket specifically for motorcycle use, but made sure it wouldn’t look a…
The Piloti 24H Le Mans driving shoes were developed to suit a very specific kind of person – a 24 Hours of Le Mans Classic driver who makes their way to the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe every two years to take part on one of the world’s premier vintage motorsport events. Piloti make all…
Death Machines Of London is possibly the single greatest name for a London-based custom motorcycle garage that will ever exist, and fortunately they don’t just make bikes. This 330g/m² brushed fabric sweater (or jumper depending on which side of the Atlantic you call home) is made from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. It has raglan…
The Unbreakable line by Saint has attracted a huge amount of attention in the motorcycle industry since its release. The fabric is a proprietary design that combines UHWMPE Dyneema® and cotton for breathability combined with exceptional abrasion and puncture resistance. If you’re wondering what UHWMPE is, you’re not alone. It’s an acronym for “ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene”, in layman’s…
The Spidi Metropole is a new motorcycle jacket from the Italian company designed specifically for winter and cool weather riding. It has both Thermore® EVOdown insulation to keep you warm, and an H2Out membrane to keep you dry. For safety, the outer shell is made from a high tenacity polyamide tenax fabric for abrasion resistance,…
