Motorcycle riding jacket is protective, moisture-wicking and well-ventilated which makes it the most important equipment for the motorcycle riders.Different riding environment and weather conditions have different requirements for the motorcycle riding jacket.Motorcycle riding jacket is mainly used for high-speed riding as many motorcycle riders pursue the thrilling feeling on the mobile and flexible motorcycles at the average speed of 100-180KM/H.
When accident occurs under this situation, the riders will hit the ground heavily. The motorcycle riding jacket is essential to reduce the casualties in the accident as it can absorb impact energy. According to certain scientific statistics, the impact force inflicted on the rider is five times as big as his gravity. For example, if the rider’s weight is 80kgs, he will receive the impact force of 400N in the accident. Therefore, the rider will be hurt badly in the moment of collision. For this reason, the motorcycle protective jacket should have the function of buffering the impact. That’s why the motorcycle riding jacket is called anti-fall clothing in the early stage.
Both the riding environment and rider’s body movements in the motorcycling can influence the safety performance of motorcycle riding jacket. During riding, the rider’s arm and leg are in bending position and his upper body leans forward to minimize the wind resistance. It will become a hazard when the he maintains one posture for a long time in the motorcycle riding which will fatigue him and reduce his comfort. Taking the ergonomics and real wearing conditions, Bowins Motorcycle riding Jacket has special treatment on the elbow and knee to increase the rider’s comfort which will increase the riding safety.
The above pictures will give you some feeling about the functional features of motorcycle riding jacket , of which the most important one is its protective function.In the meanwhile, comfortability is also an indispensable feature of motorcycle riding jacket which includes the fitting, rational selection of fabrics, thermal resistance and etc.
The safety of motorcycle riding jacket is guaranteed by its materials. Clothing materials are not only fiber fabrics,they also include some special materials.When an accident occurs in motorcycle sports, the rider will abrade with the ground after the he hits the ground. It requires the material of motorcycle riding jacket should be wear-resistant and ripstop to provide fundamental protection for the rider.
The wear-resistant material of motorcycle riding jacket includes oxford fabric, polyester oxford fabric, taslon oxford fabric, jacquard oxford fabric, cordura fabric and leather. Leather is widely used in motorcycle racing suit. The leather is usually cowhide, sometimes kangaroo fur(kangaroo fur is thin,lightweight and soft,but it is not often used because of its high price). Taking into account the ultra-thick feature of leather which can reduce the rider’s injury when the rider hits the ground, the leather thickness used in high-end one-piece leather motorcycle jacket is usually 1.2-1.4mm.
The wear resistance and tear resistance of fabrics used in motorcycle riding jacket are always our focus. The testing of these two factors need to be conducted in the professional laboratory. The testing standards are determined in accordance with the related testing rules in the industry. For example, it is ruled that the moving speed of the fabric used on motorcycle riding jacket against the sandpaper which exerts the friction force is 8 meters per second, and the pressure applied to the fabric under test is 49N. Therefore, for the previously mentioned shoulder, elbow and knee positions, special reinforcement is required on the motorcycle riding jacket, so cordura fabrics need to be used for these positions to increase wear resistance of motorcycle riding jacket.For the motorcycle riding jacket, the impact on the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, etc. is the largest and the fabrics used in these parts should pass the most stringent test of level 1. Fabrics used in the thigh and forearm of the calf, the outer side of the upper arm and the outer side of the calf buttocks are LV2 grade. Fabrics in the chest, back, calf and forearm of motorcycle riding jacket are LV3 grade. Fabrics in the rest parts of motorcycle jacket which are not mentioned above are LV4 grade. Refer to the corresponding national standard, the first level is at least 4s, the second level is 3s, the third level is 1.8s, and the fourth level is 1s.
As the use of the fabric is limited, external protective armor is necessary to improve the resistance of motorcycle riding jacket against the impact. There are different types of protective armors used on motorcycle riding jacket. One type is made of rubber and plastic including rubber foamed EVA, plastic injection, plastic blow molding. The second type is made of fabrics, such as knee pads, wrist guards and waist guards which are mainly used for body joint protection. As the impact resistance of this type of armors is low, it is seldom used. Basically the first type of protective gear is used to beef up protection of motorcycle riding jacket.
Foamed materials are relatively popular in the production of motorcycle protective gear. They have a soft touch and good cushioning ability which can effectively absorb impact. But they are bad at defusing impact. In order to improve its protective ability, Bowins motorcycle riding jacket uses the armors made of thermoplastic which are slippery and hard. The inside of armors is soft and the outside is hard which can help absorb the impact and reduce the rider’s injury caused by sliding after a fall.
With the spread and rise of motorcycles, the addition of reflective materials in the motorcycle riding jacket provides extra protection for the motorcycle riding especially for the long-distance riding and night riding. Reflective materials are generally added on the front chest, back and the sleeves of motorcycle riding jacket to increase the rider’s visibility. Bowins motorcycle riding jacket often use reflective thread strips and reflective strips . Reflective threading strips are usually sewn in the seams of the motorcycle riding jacket. The reflective strips are added to the motorcycle riding jackets by printing or sewing or heat transfer printing.
The comfort of motorcycle riding jacket enjoyed by rider in the motorcycle riding is also related to the fabric which includes its windproof performance, waterproof performance, thermal insulation and etc.There are basically three types of fabric treatment:high-density fabric, coating treatment, and lamination treatment.The former two treatments are very common in practical use as they can enable fabrics to have enough wear-resistance and tear-resistance such as coating treatment on oxford cordura fabrics and etc.As for the lamination, it is mainly used on nylon material which is aimed at high-end waterproof and windproof products. When the rider is in the long distance riding, the laminated layer will bring its effects into full play: preventing liquid water from permeating through fabric which shows its waterproof function and allowing vapor to get through fabric,namely the sweat moves outside the jacket through laminated membrane,which is its breathable function.The motorcycle riding jacket also needs the help of sealing tape at the seams to be waterproof. As both the coating treat or lamination on the fabric and seams sealing tape block cold wind outside motorcycle riding jackets, the rider can keep permanent body temperature and enjoy the riding.
Nowadays, the fabrics are a bit heavy. With the development of science and technology, there are many new green and environmental-friendly fabrics, such as coffee carbon fiber. The fabric made of coffee carbon fiber does not require any processing to have natural functions such as quick-drying, deodorizing, anti-bacterial, anti-ultraviolet and anti-far-infrared rays. It is energy-saving by using recycled coffee grounds. Coffee carbon fibre is a kind of green environmental friendly material as it doesn’t undergo high-temperature carbonization and doesn’t produce a large amount of carbon dioxide . At present, coffee carbon fiber is still under development one generation after another generation and I believe it will also be used in motorcycle riding jackets. At the same time, we also look forward to the development of other fabrics, which will drive a new wave of development, so as to provide riders with more comfortable and protective motorcycle riding jacket.
The above is the general description about materials used in motorcycle riding jackets. We will make inquiries and search for materials in the R&D of motorcycle riding jackets according to customer’s demand. If you need any help, welcome to contact us via jane.zhang@bowins.net.
