Motorcycle clothing mainly include motorcycle jacket, motorcycle pants, motorcycle vest, etc. Motorcycle clothing is protective, comfortable, breathable, thermal insulated and has good tearing resistance performance, which make it one of the necessary equipment for motorcyclists. Taian BOWINS Garment Co., Ltd has over 14 years of experience in the designing, manufacturing and wholesaling of motorcycle clothing, we have a wide range of motorcycle clothes to meet your demands. Our partners are famous motorcycle clothing brands in USA, U.K, Russia and European countries.
Visitors to the BOWINS’ website and motorcycle riding enthusiasts often ask us the problem when choosing motorcycle clothing: Which is better leather or textile motorcycle jacket? It’s one of the most common questions for bikers and the debate goes on and on, but in the end there is no overall right choice, just a right choice for each motorcycle rider.We know what you really want: a motorcycle jacket that offers you the best in protection, comfort, and style.That’s what makes the choice so professional. Can’t decide which option is best for you? Don’t worry, this article tries to help you make the most suitable choice by weighing the pros and cons of leather motorcycle jacket and textile motorcycle jacket in terms of budget, protection, riding environment, comfortability, maintenance, durability, styles and etc.
Budget. Budget is one of the questions we need to consider when choosing a motorcycle jacket.The best solution would be to have a different motorcycle jacket for every kind of riding you do and every kind of weather pattern you experience, but that would cost a lot of dough and is beyond our affordability. Therefore we need a motorcycle jacket that can fit all of our specific needs. We’re gonna give it to you straight and let you know right now that if you are looking for a less costly alternative, textile motorcycle jacket will always be cheaper. Whichever material you choose, just remember that they all come in high quality and low quality versions. Remember, you will get what you pay for. Instead of choosing a poorly made low-end leather motorcycle jacket, it is better to buy a high-end textile motorcycle jacket at the same price.
Protection. When it comes to protection, there’s no comparison to the leather motorcycle jacket. Leather offers you better impact protection and abrasion resistance. That doesn’t mean that textile won’t protect you, it will, just not as well as leather can.With the advancement of science and technology, textile materials are changing with each passing day. Many fabrics with excellent abrasion resistance, tear resistance and puncture resistance have emerged. Textiles are at a theoretical disadvantage when it comes to protection. At some point—and that point depends on myriad variables, including material strength, garment construction, rider size and weight, the abrasiveness of the crash surface and, most importantly, the speed of the get-off: the leather motorcycle jacket will protect you better in a sliding crash. That’s theory, but how about reality? At street speeds, a textile garment is likely to do just as good a job as leather. Why? Because low-speed crashes usually don’t involve a lot of sliding, so the textile motorcycle garment is less likely to drag along the ground long enough to heat up and melt.
Weather. When it comes to varying weather conditions, textile motorcycle jackets may be the best option. Leather material motorcycle jacket is heavy and does not offer as much ventilation as textile motorcycle jacket, making it not suitable for summer riding. Many manufacturers now use perforated leather to increase the breathablity of motorcycle jacket,but it still lags far behind the mesh motorcycle jackets. In the cold, leather will keep you warm as it retains body heat and is wind resistant, while textile may require one removable warm padded liner. In rain, leather motorcycle clothing can leave you soaking wet and your jacket ruined. Leather motorcycle jackets can shrink and color bleed when in contact with water, while textiles are often waterproof. Most riders who prefer leather, carry a rain suit. Staying dry, warm, or cool, effects the comfort of your ride. Remember that discomfort on your motorcycle is a safety hazard and nothing, especially your motorcycle jacket, should distract you on the road.
Comfort & Fit. Whether you choose leather or textile, your motorcycle jacket needs a snug fit. Leather motorcycle jackets are more fitted to your body as leather is a kind of softer material. This will keep your armor in place, which is extremely important in the event of a crash. But leather motorcycle jacket is usually very thick and heavy. Wearing it for a long time will fatigue the biker easily which affects the riding safety. Textile tends to be more bulky, but is a lighter in weight. Due to their lightweight properties, textile may offer you greater flexibility than leather. In this area each material has strong pros and cons so it will really come down to your personal preferences.
Durability. With textile motorcycle jacket, it’s usually one-off thing, meaning that you will still be protected for your first crash, but will probably need to replace it after the crash. In theory, leather motorcycle jackets can extend their lifespan by repairing abrasion and scratches. But in fact, the feasibility of repairing depends on the degree of leather abrasion and repairing costs, as well as whether the protective performance of the repaired leather motorcycle jacket is affected. The cost of repairing a leather motorcycle jacket is sometimes the same as the cost of buying a new textile motorcycle jacket!
Speed. How fast you go can be the determining factor in the debate of leather vs. textile motorcycle jacket. The higher your speed, the more we recommend leather. Textile motorcycle jackets are usually better for commuters while leather motorcycle jacket is better for performance riding, it’s all about what style of riding you do, and what exactly you want and need from your motorcycle jacket. Leather motorcycle jackets cut the wind better, keeping you warm at top speed, while textile motorcycle jackets are better for transitioning to the needs of the daily commuter or adventure rider.
Style. Your motorcycle jacket shows off your individuality as a rider, so shop for a motorcycle jacket that fits your style, and has the features you want and need. If you want to look vintage and classic, leather motorcycle jacket would be the choice for you, while textile motorcycle jacket offers a more modern look. Both materials are available in a variety of different colors with high-visibility reflective qualities to further protect you.
Taian BOWINS Garment Co., Ltd. focuses on the production of textile motorcycle jackets, pants and vests, providing OEM and ODM services.
