Each pair of Sakura Motorcycle Gloves is made from the finest Scandinavian aniline calf hides, chosen for their natural top grain, and each receive a 3-stage dye process for a deep, striking color.
The team at the 78 Motor Co. take 6 hours to produce each pair of gloves. They feature a ribbed back, a padded palm, 29 perforations for airflow, an alloy/polymer YKK zipper, and velcro tabs on the wrists so the gloves can be paired up when not in use. The gloves are available in Midnight Black, Royal Blue, or Cherry Red, and they come in sizes from S through XL.
Anthony and the team at 78 Motor Co. spent significant time on the design of the Sakura glove, resulting in unique features like the intricately padded lines across the palms that are reminiscent of the human hand.
Unlike many of the much larger motorcycle gear manufacturers, 78 is smaller-scale operation that focusses significant attention on design, materials, and quality – resulting in great products, albeit with lower profit margins.
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