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How to Buy a Stylish Motorcycle Jacket

Do you know that a good motorcycle jacket can help save you from Road rash, deep lacerations, broken or fractured bones, loss of limbs, and permanent scarring? Most people ignore this important motorcycle gear. But, always keep in mind that motorcycle riding jackets are as much important as the helmet.

Here, is the guide that will help you buy a stylish jacket for your next ride-

1.Choose the right type of jacket you need– There are different varieties of Jackets available in the market and often rider gets confused with which one to select. Below mentioned are the types of jackets. First know your style and need, after that choose the best one for you-

Leather Motorcycle Jackets

Motorcycle jackets made of high-quality leather have good abrasion resistance and offer excellent protection from injury if you do get into an accident.

Leather and Textile Motorcycle Jackets

More and more manufacturers are offering jackets made of a combination of leather and textile materials

Textile Motorcycle Jackets

Jackets made of a fabric like nylon includes many abrasion resistant varieties like Armacor, Kevlar, Dynatec and 500 to 2000 denier Cordura. These materials often offer excellent breathability, protection from cold, and are waterproof too.

2.Color of the Jacket

Almost all the bikers have same favorite color this is often Black. But, this black color reduces visibility in low lit areas and also during nights. That is why a rider should not select a black color of the jacket. The color should be easily recognized in the traffic. You can buy jackets in signal yellow or orange or even ones that use large panels of reflective material. These will be visible when other drivers or riders shine their lights your way. This ensures good visibility and safety.

3.Integrated protectors

There are integrated protectors in motorcycle jackets. These are the pieces of protective padding typically on the arms, back, and chest of your jacket. Good jackets will indicate they are “CE approved,” and there are both CE1 and CE2 levels of approval available for jackets. CE2 is a better level of protection.

Motorcycle jacket not only offers style to your ride but also plenty of protection and functionality. This means there are some things you need to pay attention to when making your purchase.