Textiles
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KIT: Forcefield Pro Shirt XV 2 AIR
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The Forcefield Pro Shirt XV2 AIR offers CE2 back and chest protection, and Isolator 2 limb armour. Brand new seamless loom full mesh technology has resulted in a fabric that not only is lighter, with unbeatable breathability, but also is as strong as a regular fabric, complete with side zip. Related articles: Quickshifters are changing…
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KIT: Forcefield Tornado Advance shirt essential for winter
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As we go into the depths of winter, base layers are just the ticket.
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KIT: Bamboo clothing quarter zip jumper
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Bamboo clothing’s the new thing – its fabric’s similar to the softness of silk, and the fibres are naturally smoother and rounder so don’t irritate the skin like wool or hemp can.
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Product shop window: Textile Jackets
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To help you stay warm, dry and safe throughout the year, no matter the weather, Weise’s Onyx Evo jacket is well worth a look. The four-season jacket is constructed from 600 Denier nylon and comes with a removable quilted thermal liner and a removable breathable, waterproof and windproof liner too.
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TESTEDS: Difi Desert Ride Aerotex Trousers
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RRP: £219.99 / www.difi-mc.co.uk / Tested by: Ciaran Baker Touring on a motorbike means packing light. Panniers will only stretch so far and, without bolting some wheels to it, you can’t really bring your entire wardrobe with you. Having a single pair of adaptable trousers which cover all riding conditions is one way to leave…
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TESTED: Hevik Madsen Jacket
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RRP: £147.59 / www.hevik.com / Tested by: Ross I’ve been wearing Hevik’s Madsen short wax-cotton jacket right through the winter on my short commute into the office – and I’ve got to say, I’ve been very impressed with the comfortable, lightweight and casually styled bit of kit. Of course, it’s by no means a serious…
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TESTEDS: RST Pro Series CE Adventure III Jacket and Trousers
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RRP: (J) £289.99 (T) £269.99 // www.moto-direct.com // Tested by: Ross RST has updated its hugely successful Pro Series Adventure textile motorcycle gear – unveiling its third generation jacket and trousers for 2018. The previous kit was tested to the extreme – from the depths of Scottish Winter to the scorching Australian outback, and as…
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NEW GEAR: Ducati’s NEXT GENERATION adventure kit.
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Ducati has joined forces with a range of top quality clothing specialists to create a range of seriously capable kit for your next adventure. To create its Atacama C1 jacket and trousers, Ducati has partnered up with Spidi. Designed by legendary helmet painter Aldo Drudi, and developed with the support of Ducati test riders, the…
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SPIDI is looking for an OFFICIAL TESTER. And it could be YOU.
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SPIDI has recently launched its latest ‘Test & Ride’ scheme – and if you fancy testing SPIDI’s 4Season kit throughout 2019, now’s your chance. SPIDI is looking for an official tester for its 4Season kit –and it could be you! If you’re interested all you need to do is submit a proposal for 1,500km three…
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NEW GEAR: RST’s X-Raid Textile Jacket and Trousers
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British motorbike clothing manufacturer RST has bolstered its adventure range for 2019, with the launch of a new textile suit; the X-Raid. Taking inspiration from technical military gear, RST’s new textile suit is predominantly aimed at adventure bike riders who rely on their gear to protect them out on the road (and occasionally off-road too).…
