Motorcycle leather jacket

A girl's wardrobe, like nothing else, reflects her personality. Clothes can tell not only about a person's character, but also about his occupation and hobbies. If you have a motorcycle jacket in your wardrobe, then you are no stranger to extreme and adventurous. At the same time, in order to wear such a thing, it is not at all necessary to be a dashing motorcyclist or a biker's girlfriend. It is enough 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: their varieties and purpose, as well as how and with what it is recommended to wear this thing.

The highest quality and most stylish motorcycle jackets are made from genuine leather, usually cow or pork. An important role here is that the leather has excellent protective characteristics, and for motorcyclists this is of paramount importance. In addition, leather is durable, so this jacket will last you more than one year, even if you subject it to various tests associated with extreme hobbies.

True bikers, for whom the 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. Waterproof models are treated with a special compound that repels water droplets. Wind protection is provided by insulated inserts in the most vulnerable places, for example, on the neck.

Traditionally, the motorcycle season opens in spring, when the 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 insulated, winter.

In sub-zero temperatures, during rain and snow, motorcyclists prefer to travel wearing a winter version of a motorcycle jacket. It is longer than the summer one and has a higher degree of weather protection. To better retain heat, such models are often equipped with insulated pads, which can be unfastened if necessary. Winter jackets are usually more expensive than summer jackets.

Summer biker leather jackets are shorter and lighter than winter ones. Sometimes for the warm season, motorcyclists choose light-colored jackets, for example, beige, gray or brown, although the classic color for the "leather jacket" 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 in light shades.

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

It works according to the following principle: a chamber with an air valve, which is triggered by a strong blow, is sewn into the back of the jacket. If a collision occurs, the valve will act and the chamber will begin to fill with air. This protects the rider's head and neck.

Everyone knows that traditionally biker jackets were black. But over time, even male models began to differ in some color variety, let alone female ones! If you are not a fan of black, take a closer look at gray, blue, brown models.

A motorcycle leather jacket is not one of those things that can be easily sewn with your own hands. Those who want to acquire a unique jacket, created from their own sketch, usually go to workshops that specialize 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 restrict movement, but at the same time it should completely cover the arms, chest, stomach and back;
• material - leather jackets are made from natural or artificial leather or from synthetic, "sports" fabrics, such as cordura (a kind of dense nylon);
• pockets - there should be a lot of them, and they should be located in accessible places, because the motorcyclist always keeps a lot of useful little things with him, and it is very inconvenient to take a bag with him;
• zippers on motorcycle jackets are designed in such a way that they can withstand heavy loads and protect from rain and wind;
• overlays - inserts made of durable material over the skin provide additional protection from physical damage;
• breathability - despite the fact that real biker jackets are very dense, they are very breathable, thereby protecting the body from overheating.

• A quality motorcycle jacket should be made of tight, reasonably thick leather. Such leather is almost not elastic, so the product does not deform under the influence of external factors.
• Since high-quality leather for biker jackets has virtually no stretch, make sure that the sleeves of your chosen model are curved at the elbows - this will give you more freedom of movement.

Since a good motorcycle jacket is not a cheap pleasure, it should be handled with care and the basic rules of caring for leather goods should be followed.

• It is advisable to store the jacket in a textile cover, in an upright position; It is recommended to hang the cover in a room with good ventilation.
• Under no circumstances should the product be washed. Dirt must be cleaned with special products designed for natural leather items.

Motorcycle jackets can be paired with more than leather pants, heavy boots and shiny helmets. This jacket may well be the only biker-style item in the kit. In everyday life, you can wear it with your favorite jeans, T-shirts and sneakers.