Motorcycle leather jacket

The girl’s wardrobe, like nothing else, reflects her personality. Clothing is able to tell not only about the nature of a person, but also about his type of activity and hobbies. If you have a motorcycle jacket in your wardrobe, then you are not alien to the extreme and craving for adventure. Moreover, in order to wear such a thing, it is not necessary to be a dashing motorcyclist or a biker girlfriend. Just a rebellious spirit and the ability to harmoniously combine clothes of different styles.

Today we will tell you about the features of motorcycle leather jackets: about their varieties and purpose, as well as how and with what it is recommended to wear this thing.

The most high-quality and stylish motorcycle jackets are made of genuine leather, as a rule, cow or pig. Here the important role is played by the fact that the skin has excellent protective characteristics, and for motorcyclists this is of paramount importance. In addition, the skin is durable, so this jacket will serve you for more than one year, even if you will subject it to various tests related to extreme hobbies.

Real bikers, for whom a motorcycle is an important part of life, choose motorcycle jackets with protection. In order not to depend on weather conditions, you need to purchase a jacket that protects from rain and wind. Moisture-proof models are treated with a special composition that repels water droplets. Protection from the wind is provided by insulated inserts in the most vulnerable places, for example, on the neck.

Traditionally, the motorcycle season opens in spring when snow melts, and closes in autumn when the first thin ice appears on the roads. Depending on the season of the year, there are two options for motorcycle jackets - lightweight, summer and warm, winter.

At minus temperatures, during rain and snow, motorcyclists prefer to travel while wearing a winter version of a motorcycle jacket. It is longer than summer, and has a higher degree of weather protection. To keep the heat better, such models often provide insulated linings that can be unfastened if necessary. Winter jackets are usually more expensive than summer ones.

Summer biker leather jackets are shorter and lighter than winter ones. Sometimes, for the warm season, motorcyclists choose light jackets, for example, beige, gray or brown, although the classic color for “jackets” is still black. If for you a motorcycle jacket is more an element of style than a symbol of belonging to the culture of bikers, then feel free to choose models of light shades.

We have long been accustomed to the fact that all modern cars have an air cushion, which significantly reduces the risk of damage in the event of an accident. On a motorcycle, installing such a device is problematic, so not so long ago motorcycle leather jackets with a built-in air cushion began to appear.

It operates according to this principle: a camera with an air valve triggered by a strong blow is sewn into the back of the jacket. If a collision occurs, the valve will operate and the chamber will begin to fill with air. Thus, the head and neck of the rider will be protected.

Everyone knows that traditionally biker jackets were black. But over time, even male models began to differ in some color variety, to say nothing of female models! If you are not a fan of black, take a look at gray, blue, brown models.

A motorcycle leather jacket does not belong to the category of those things that can easily be sewn with your own hands. Those who want to get a unique jacket, created according to their own sketch, usually go to workshops specializing in sewing leather goods. When developing a model of a motorcycle jacket, you need to take into account many nuances:

• cut - the jacket should not constrain movements, but at the same time it should completely cover the arms, chest, stomach and back;
• material - jackets are sewn from natural or artificial leather or from synthetic, “sports” fabrics, such as furs (a type of dense nylon);
• pockets - there should be a lot of them, and they should be located in accessible places, because a motorcyclist always carries a lot of useful trifles, and taking a bag with you is very inconvenient;
• fasteners - zippers on motorcycle jackets are designed so that they can withstand heavy loads and protect against rain with wind;
• pads - inserts made of durable material over the skin serve as additional protection against physical damage;
• breathability - despite the fact that real biker jackets are very dense, they pass air well, thereby protecting the body from overheating.

• A quality motorcycle jacket should be made of thick, fairly thick leather. Such skin is almost not elastic, so the product does not deform under the influence of external factors.
• Since high-quality leather for biker jackets practically does not stretch, pay attention to the sleeves of your chosen model being bent at the elbows - this will give you more freedom in movement.

Since a good motorcycle jacket is not a cheap pleasure, you should handle it carefully and follow the basic rules for caring for leather goods.

• It is desirable to store the jacket in a textile case, in an upright position; it is recommended to hang the cover in a room with good ventilation.
• In no case should you wash the product. Dirt must be cleaned with special products designed for genuine leather items.

Motorcycle jackets can be combined not only with leather pants, heavy boots and shiny helmets. Such a jacket may well be the only thing in a biker style in the kit. In everyday life, you can wear it with your favorite jeans, T-shirts and sneakers.