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This is the most complicated equation to solve for someone who leaves for work every morning on their motorcycle or scooter. How can I be protected by my jacket during the journey and still look presentable when I have a meeting? Will my motorcycle gear necessarily dictate my style for the day?
There is no inevitability!
This article is aimed at urban and suburban customers who travel on motorized two-wheelers, who have the greatest difficulty in finding elegant clothing, long jackets or well-cut jackets, to protect them from shocks and falls when they travel.
The challenge: combining elegance with safety
Few people have found the solution for clothing that combines elegance and safety during travel.
With its collection of jackets, Inventive Citi, now VEST PARIS, is the first brand to finally offer a solution to all those executives, lawyers, financiers, real estate agents, managers, architects, executives, artists, journalists, etc. who travel on two wheels out of obligation and who have the obligation to project a certain image in their professional and social settings.
These users are looking for rather timeless clothing with the simplest possible design, in a neutral and versatile color, to wear over a suit, a shirt or a smart casual outfit. A jacket far from the aesthetic standards of motorcycle equipment.
The vision of elegance
The dictionary definition of elegance is: “it is the aesthetic quality of being harmonious and graceful in simplicity.” In other words, a subtle design without frills or coarse details.
Based on this premise, we must de facto distance ourselves as much as possible from the very sporty world of motorcycling, which does not meet this definition. Saying this is not a judgment on the usual motorcycle equipment, which also has many fans; we are simply providing semantic precision by clearly distinguishing the two worlds.
Motorcycle Safety
It is central to our customers. That's why we must be impeccable in this area by using certified materials and processes.
Motorcycle protectors, for example, are safety items placed inside a jacket around the joints and back to protect against falls and impacts. There are all kinds.
They can be rigid or flexible, thick or thin, heavy or light, but all must meet a very strict CE standard to be approved. This standard is CE 1621-1 established in 2012.
CE 1621-1 standard for protections
This 2012 standard is essential for protection to be legally placed in a motorcycle jacket. To obtain it, the manufacturer must have its technology certified by an approved center.
During the certification process, the company will have to choose between two levels: 1 and 2. Level 1 must deliver a force of less than 35 kiloNewtons during an impact. Level 2 must deliver less than 20 kN.
In short, level 2 is more protective and is recommended for road motorcycles. This is the one most commonly found in classic motorcycle jackets. Level 1 is more used for urban use.
Motorcycle protection: more than an accessory
Whatever your motorcycle ride, protection is an essential component of your safety, helping to minimize risks in the event of a fall or accident. Because even at low speed, that's to say between 20 and 70 km/h, a fall can be serious enough.
The urban user is looking for the rare pearl, that is to say security and refinement. However There aren't many brands that offer this combination, and users often have to make a compromise: either style or safety.
Finding a jacket or vest that makes you feel desirable once you get out of your vehicle is nearly impossible. This is what VEST PARIS, and before it, Inventive Citi, understands.
Safety first
The level of protection offered by a motorcycle jacket or a jacket from VEST PARIS, is a key element. The protective inserts integrated into these jackets are designed to protect vulnerable areas of the body in the event of an accident.
Elbow pads, shoulder pads, and back protectors are therefore essential elements to protect against trauma due to a fall or impact. It is important to ensure that these certified cases are discreet and lightweight enough to provide comfort and a look that meets your requirements.
Choose flexible and thin motorcycle protections
This is rule number 1 if you want to preserve the aesthetics of the jacket: avoid heavy, thick and bulky protections like in most motorcycle jackets.
As a preamble, you should know that a light, flexible and thin protection will be as protective as a rigid and bulky resin protection found in a motorcycle jacket. If they both meet the same standard, they will protect you in the same way. We must forget the preconceived idea that the thicker and heavier it is, the more protective it is, which is just a preconception.
Motorcycle protection for electric bikes
Curiously, despite the explosion in the number of accidents among cyclists, particularly those on electric bikes, whose risk-taking is similar to that of motorcyclists, the notion of safety has not yet become a major concern.
And yet, at VEST PARIS, we have numerous testimonials from customers riding bicycles, particularly electric ones, whose elbows and shoulders we've saved. Electric bicycles used in urban environments today can reach speeds similar to those of a scooter.
The little tune of protection and safety in your jacket when you travel by bike is starting to make its way. Because more and more users have understood that going to work at Cycling with just a shirt on your back is certainly pleasant when it's hot, but the slightest shock can have serious consequences.
Motorcycles and fashion
One of the major challenges for motorcycle clothing manufacturers is to create outfits that offer an optimal level of protection while remaining stylish and suitable for everyday life.
Unfortunately, this is often a failure because these two worlds, fashion and motorcycles, collide. Some brands of motorcycle jackets found at retailers still try to take up the challenge, but there is always a detail that compromises this ambition.
Leather or textile jacket?
A textile jacket rather than a leather one is recommended for wearing over a suit.
First of all, because a textile jacket is lighter than a leather motorcycle jacket, which is heavy and unable to be combined with elegant work attire. The protections add to the weight and discomfort. For road riding and for true leather lovers, this will surely be the ideal material, but not for the urban dweller who travels all day in light clothing, you should opt for textile.
A textile motorcycle jacket will be lighter and often more resistant to the elements. Be careful, however, with fabrics like Kevlar, which are often heavy and unsightly.
A Kevlar jacket certainly has undeniable anti-abrasive performance that protects you in the event of a fall . However, there are materials that are almost as effective, lighter and with a more attractive finish that do the “job” as they say. It’s a big difference when you appreciate beautiful things.
Comfort and functionality
Besides style and safety, comfort is a crucial element for a woman or man on two wheels or a bicycle. A jacket with motorcycle protection is designed to be as comfortable as possible, because its user must be comfortable to concentrate on the essentials: the road. Details such as the inner lining, zippers ventilation, and practical pockets help make these jackets ideal for everyday riding.
Functionality is common in a motorcycle jacket but now fashion brands or S sportswear also offer all the practicality needed to move better.
VEST PARIS, the ideal solution
Like the VEST PARIS collection, one of the distinguishing features of these stylish jackets with motorcycle protection is their versatility.
They're not just for your daily urban commute. They can also be worn when you go out, on vacation, or on weekends, especially since the pads are removable.
These are classic jackets that you won't want to take off, whether on a motorbike, a bike, or when travelling, etc. These jackets are perfect for any occasion. This is a far cry from a jacket designed solely for motorcycling.
Elegance and safety, a winning duo
Ultimately, stylish motorcycle jackets with armor embody the perfect union of style and safety. More than just a piece of clothing, they're a symbol of a passion for fashion and an awareness that safety is essential because the risk is real. With these jackets, you can ride with confidence knowing you're protected during your ride and stylish once it's over.
The stylish motorcycle jacket with protective gear is much more than just a protective jacket. It meets a new need for both men and women, even if the latter has a harder time understanding the risks involved.