Useful information about leather jackets for motorcycle riding, pros, cons, recommendations, differences between leather and textile material, links to related entries on this site, links to relevant content on the Internet, and illustrative images.
Jackets, also known as jackets, have been used to ride a motorcycle since the invention of this vehicle. These garments are usually made of cowhide, they are available in thick or fine textures, and in varied measures and thicknesses.
The thickness of the leather is measured in millimeters and is classified according to the degree of protection that the jacket is able to provide. The elasticity is another important factor, a garment can be thin if the elasticity or flexibility allows it.
The leather jackets for motorcycle riding have different levels of protection and quality, being some of the most important variables to determine their market value.
A leather jacket has a much higher value than another textile, it also lasts longer and usually looks better, is softer and more comfortable.
Currently, you can find jackets made half leather and half textile material.
Next, the pros and cons of the leather jackets are analyzed, as well as some recommendations at the bottom of the entrance.
Advantages of jackets
Leather garments have many pros or favorable aspects and the most relevant ones are listed here:
They are available in various colors and styles.
The leather is easy to repair.
It is a soft material that fits very well to the body, is comfortable, accessible, and provides a lot of protection.
Thanks to its thickness, it protects the user from the cold.
A leather jacket can protect you from a strong impact, abrasions, even punctures.
Men’s leather garments
Two men’s leather jackets
Disadvantages of the fur jackets
Unfortunately, this type of garment has some cons:
The leather is not water-resistant unless it is waterproofed, when it gets wet it becomes damaged, as well as becoming uncomfortable when wet.
Unless the jacket has ventilation in summer becomes hot to the point of not being used.
Recommendations:
Here are some factors to keep in mind and those you should not forget:
Purchase a jacket that is elastic, flexible, with double stitching, and foam in the joints.
Make sure that the garment has a size that has space to put on a pullover below in cold weather.
Pay attention to the construction of shoulder pads and elbows.
Make sure that the leather is flexible and at least 1 mm thick.
Remember that the thickness of the leather is related to the durability of the garment and the degree of protection it can provide.
Check pockets, fasteners, and where there are zippers to make sure they work well.
Currently, leather jackets are available in an impressive variety of styles and colors, so it is easy to become fascinated with aesthetic elements and forget about safety. It is possible to have both, you just need to look for a good quality product.
Differences between leather jackets and textile jackets
Leather jackets are more expensive than textiles.
Leather clothing is bulkier so it better protects its user in a fall.
Textile garments do not deteriorate with rain and do not need special treatment such as waterproofing unlike leather, which by itself can’t withstand precipitation.
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Synthetic fibers are much thinner so they wear out faster than leather.
It is more complicated to eliminate the smell in a leather jacket than in a textile.
Here is a list of stores and manufacturers selected for the value of their leather products.