| Alpinestars Leather Suits | | | | leather used for motorcycle gear is a very tough |
| Rocket Clothing stock a number of Alpinestars | | | | form of leather to give maximum protection. All |
| Leather Suits including Alpinestars Tech 1-R and | | | | aspects of the suit or separate are tested from the |
| Alpinestars SP-1 Leather suit. | | | | seams to the zips to check for tearing, impact |
| How important is protective Motorcycle Clothing? | | | | abrasion, cut and burst resistance. Armour for extra |
| It is often under estimated the importance of | | | | protection is inserted into the shoulder area, back, |
| wearing the correct type of motorcycle clothing from | | | | hips, knees and elbows such as in the Alpinestars |
| gloves through to boots and even the correct | | | | range of clothing. Leather is the most traditional form |
| garments underneath. Most motorcyclists know the | | | | of motorbike clothing but even that has advanced in |
| importance of wearing a helmet but there are still | | | | recent years. Kangaroo skin is now used, especially |
| some that do not wear adequate clothing on the | | | | for race suits, as it gives great protection and |
| rest of their body. | | | | maximum comfort. The kangaroo skin moulds to the |
| Leathers come in a wide range of styles to suit the | | | | body ergonomically with great movement which is |
| bikes, riders and different needs and situations. The | | | | why it is so popular when in a racing position. |