Textile Motorcycle Jackets UK

Textile motorcycle jackets offer good protection on the track and protect you from weather. Since motorcycle textile jackets are breathable, you won’t sweat much, even in hot weather. 

Textile bike jackets come in different materials and looks. If you are buying motorcycle jackets for racing, choose a jacket made with Dyneema, Kevlar, or Cordura. Many motorcycle jacket textiles have aramid lining for even better protection (aramid lining is tear-resistant & piercing-resistant). 

If casual or sports riding is your thing, look into the textile biker jackets made with fleece or breathable membranes like our R-TECH Route 91 Motorbike Touring Hoodie or Oxford Holwell 1.0 Men's Motorcycle Jacket. 

You will need high-quality textile motorcycle trousers along with jackets to make a full motorcycle suit. Pick trousers from top brands like Alpinestars, Bela, and Oxford from our collection of textile motorcycle trousers. 

Get a comfortable and safe ride with a fleece/breathable membrane jacket with kevlar or aramid lining and CE-approved armour on elbows, shoulders, and back. 

Explore our collection of men’s textile motorcycle jackets and ladies textile motorcycle jackets. Buying for your kid? Check Bela kids motorcycle jackets and make your little one happy and safe. 

How to Select the Best Textile Motorcycle Jacket

‘The Best’ is subjective. It depends on what you like and what you need. Here are some criteria you can use to find the right or the best motorcycle textile jacket. 

Jacket Use:

The basic criterion is how you’re going to use your jacket. For track racing, you need a jacket that can protect you when the unexpected happens. For casual and sports use, you may want a more comfortable jacket. 

Jacket Material

Depending on the use, you can decide on the jacket material. For track racing, Dyneema, Kevlar, or Cordura material jackets are better. For sports and casual, fleece or breathable membranes work just fine. 

Protection Level

Jacket material, lining, armour, and additional padding determine how protective a jacket is. Abrasion-resistant textiles like Dyneema, Kevlar, or Cordura act like second skin and save you from cuts, lacerations, and serious injuries. They also have CE-approved armour on key points. This is why such jackets are recommended for track racing. 

Some fleece/breathable membrane textile motorbike jackets have armour and paddings. These jackets give you support on key areas like elbows, shoulders, and back. Check out our armoured motorcycle hoodies here. 

If you want to combine protection with style, look for a fleece or breathable membrane jacket that also has CE-approved armour. 

Budget 

Prices for textile moto jackets range from under £50 (with discount) to above £300. Fleece motorcycle jackets are among the cheapest. Use the price filter to find the right textile biker jacket for you. 

Textile vs. Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Textile motorcycle jackets and leather motorcycle jackets are close competitors. They offer a similar value at a similar price range. 

Wondering if you should buy a leather or textile motorcycle jacket? This short comparison table will help you decide quickly. 

Leather Motorcycle Jacket vs. Textile Motorcycle Jacket

 Comparison table of textile vs leather motorcycle jackets

Mesh vs. Textile Motorcycle Jackets

Mesh motorcycle jackets are technically textile motorcycle jackets with more perforation and better airflow. 

Mesh motorcycle jackets are also made of textile materials. About a third of the total area of the mesh motorbike jackets is made up of mesh in the front, on the arms, and in the back. 

Mesh jackets have better airflow and keep you cool in hot riding conditions. If you anticipate hot weather on the track or route, a mesh jacket would be the right choice. 

About safety and protection, you’ll have to forgo some protection with mesh motorcycle jackets. However, armour on elbows, shoulders, and the back will still protect you. 

FAQs

Are textile motorcycle jackets safe?

Textile jackets made with an abrasion-resistant material and have protective armour are safe. These abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, and piercing-resistant materials include Dyneema, Cordura, and Kevlar. 

How to clean a textile motorcycle jacket?

Cleaning a textile motorcycle jacket depends on the care instructions found on the jacket. Most of the textile jackets are machine-washable. If your jacket is also machine-washable, remove the armour and follow the wash instructions to clean your textile motorcycle jacket. 

How to wash a textile motorcycle jacket?

Start with care instructions found on the care label of your jacket. You’ll find detailed information on how to wash your jacket. If your jacket is machine-washable, simply remove the armour, close the jacket, and put it in the washing machine. 

How to waterproof textile motorcycle jackets?

You can make your textile motorcycle jacket waterproof by these methods. 

Spray Method

Use a high-quality textile motorcycle jacket waterproofing spray like Oxford Mint RainSeal Waterproofing Motorcycle Spray. Follow these steps. 

• Clean your jacket with a cloth to remove dust particles. 

• Make sure your jacket is fully dry. 

• Apply the spray on your jacket in a well-ventilated area. 

• Do a second coating of spray once the first coating has dried. 

• Remove excess spray. 

Wash in Method

You can wash your textile motorcycle jacket with a wax liquid and make it waterproof. Here is how you can do it. 

• Fully clean the washing machine’s detergent tray.

• Select a wax liquid and follow the instructions. 

• Fully soak your jacket in the wax liquid. 

• Let the jacket dry in the sun. 

Caution: Waxing for waterproofing can discolour some jackets and may make them stiff. Please do your research before following this method. 

What is a textile motorcycle jacket?

A textile motorcycle jacket is a jacket made with textile materials like polyester, Cordura, Kevlar, Dyneema, etc. 

How should a textile motorcycle jacket fit?

A textile motorcycle jacket should be a snug fit. It should not be too tight or too loose. It should be close to your body to give you a comfortable feel, but it should not restrict your movement. 

How to dye textile motorcycle jacket?

Permanent markers are safe to dye your textile jacket. Using dying sprays can ruin your jacket as spray dyes can harm the fabric, close perforation/ventilation, and compromise safety features. 

Also, when dying your jacket, make sure that you don’t dye neon green areas or hi-vis patches as they are there to increase your visibility and make you safer in low-light conditions. 

Are textile motorcycle jackets waterproof?

Not all textile motorcycle jackets are waterproof. Most of the textile jackets are water-resistant. Check before buying if your jacket is waterproof. Also, you can make it waterproof by applying a spray method or waxing it. 

Do textile motorcycle jackets stretch?

If a textile motorcycle jacket has accordion patches or elasticated panels, it can stretch. Mostly, textile motorcycle jackets have stretch panels at the elbows and shoulders. Please check the product details of your textile motorcycle jacket to see if it can stretch. 

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