| As an avid biker (whether you are just starting out | | | | For your motorcycle jacket you can choose between |
| or have been on the road for a long time) you know | | | | a fabric and a leather jacket. Textile jackets use a |
| that your riding attire is just as much a part of your | | | | soft cloth or mesh fabric that is light weight and can |
| gear as your bike itself. You rarely think about biking | | | | accommodate padded inserts and even a hoodie. |
| any distance without also thinking about your | | | | Leather jackets have features that are similar to the |
| motorcycle jacket. | | | | fabric jackets. These jackets are vented to prevent |
| There’s no question that with your motorcycle | | | | you from becoming overheated while riding in warm |
| jacket style is important. But while it’s important | | | | weather. Still, temperatures can change rapidly and |
| to look good and be comfortable on your bike, the | | | | during an extended ride and you can close off the |
| primary purpose of your motorcycle jacket is | | | | vents when you need. |
| protection. Your motorcycle attire is essentially | | | | Because storage space is limited on a motorcycle you |
| another layer of skin that provides a cushion should | | | | don’t always have the luxury of carrying items |
| you ever lay your bike down. | | | | that you might need on a long trip. This is why |
| A crash is only one type of protection that your | | | | leather jackets have multiple zippered pockets for |
| attire provides. In a car you are encapsulated by | | | | carrying various motorcycle accessories and items |
| windows and a roof, on a motorcycle, you are in | | | | such as your wallet, sun glasses, and cell phone. |
| direct contact with high winds and flying debris. Even | | | | In comparison, leather motorcycle jackets are more |
| if your bike has a windscreen, you can still feel the | | | | costly than textile. However, with safety being a |
| wind and be hit by bugs or other unexpected flying | | | | major factor, they are more durable. With proper |
| objects. | | | | care and weather proofing, your leather jacket is |
| Aside from the added protection, you can get the | | | | more resilient to extreme weather conditions and |
| right jacket to provide optimal comfort for riding in | | | | frequent use. |
| any kind of weather. Motorcycle jackets are | | | | Naturally you spent a lot of time researching and |
| designed to let you add or remove layers depending | | | | learning about bikes before buying yours. You want |
| on the temperature. In fact, some motorcycle | | | | to devote similar attention to purchasing your |
| jackets come equipped with heating elements for | | | | motorcycle jacket and leather chaps. Your comfort, |
| when the temperature really drops. They also have | | | | protection, and safety out on the road are |
| specialized lining for additional padding that can be | | | | paramount and can only be assured by investing in |
| removed when it gets too hot. | | | | the proper attire. |