Merlin Cycles Motley Textile Motorcycle Jacket

The Merlin Motley Textile Motorcycle Jacket provides you with an all-season urban design with military inspired epaulettes and subtle Merlin branding.Halley Stevensons super-dry 10oz canvas cottonReissa Active waterproof/breathable membraneFull contrast tartan liningSilver accessories including YKK zippersFixed internal thermal liningD30 shoulder and elbow protectors pre-fitted (CE compliance to EN1621-1:2012)Pocket for back protector (D30 bought separately)Four patch pockets closed by flap and studSide entry hand warmer pocketsInternal storage pocketsMilitary inspired epaulettesWater repellent outer fabricInternal waist draw cord adjustmentSubtle Merlin brandingThe Merlin Motley Textile Motorcycle Jacket has been constructed using Halley Stevensons super-dry 10oz canvas cotton. Halley Stevensons are the world's leading waxed cotton fabric innovators, manufacturers and suppliers of specialist weatherproofed canvas. They create outdoor fashion apparel fabric and quality luggage canvas at their Baltic Works plant in Dundee, Scotland, UK, and have been established since 1864. The first patent was awarded to the brand in 1910 for 'cleaning and waterproofing textiles', and now with over 150 years of experience they are able to create many thousands of meters of waxed cotton every year, with each roll produced to custom specifications. The fabrics created by Halley Stevensons are built to last with durability and longevity. They are breathable, the wax adjusting to temperature to be softer/more breathable in warm weather and stiffer/more wind proof in cold conditions. The proofing of the material can be maintained by applying wax into the surface to keep it soft, supple and weather-resistant. The densely woven cotton is strong and reliable, whilst the finish ensures that the fabric looks better with age. The wax naturally picks up marks and creases through use, which adds to the character of the fabric itself.This Jacket also has a Reissa Active waterproof and breathable membrane. Reissa is a microporous hydrophilic polyurethane membrane which absorbs the water vapour and removes it through the clothing to the outside, allowing to be waterproof, windproof but also breathable. To add to the style to the Jacket there is a full contrast Tartan lining, and for riding in colder weather there is a fixed internal lining. For style, the Jacket has subtle Merlin branding throughout, a classic collar design and antique accessories including YKK zippers.For protection, the Motley Jacket from Merlin has D30 shoulder and elbow protectors pre-fitted (CE compliance to EN1621-1:2012), and there is a pocket for a back protector to be added if required (D30 bought separately). D30 is a global brand that provides high-quality protection for use in sports, the military and the motorcycle industry. They use patented technologies to create materials that have a high shock absorption by locking together, but when in their raw form are soft and flexible for increased rider comfort. The aim of the protection is to dissipate impact energy and reduce transmitted force. D30 is the most premium Motorcycle passive armour system on the market which is softer and more flexible than other CE parts, and is also thinner and better fitting for the rider. D30 is a soft and flexible material that is able to lock together to absorb and dissipate impact energy, and then returning to their flexible state. They are fully REACH compliant, with real world testing and development from a comprehensive team including one of the most successful road racers, Michael Dunlop.Additional features for this Jacket include an internal waist draw cord for adjustment to achieve the best possible fit and several different types of pockets which are ideal for storing the essentials whilst out on a ride.