The Complete Handbook of Motorcycle Protective Clothing
A practical reference for riders, retailers, and service businesses who need to specify, fit, maintain, and source motorcycle protective clothing with confidence.
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Specify, fit, and maintain motorcycle protective clothing with certainty. Standards, materials, sizing, and sourcing, without the marketing fluff.
About this book
Motorcycle protective clothing is safety equipment, not just apparel. Yet most riders and many retailers select it based on style, price, or a vague sense of what looks 'armored.' This handbook replaces that guesswork with the technical and practical knowledge you need to evaluate, select, fit, care for, and even sell protective clothing that actually performs in a crash.
It starts with the fundamentals: how protective clothing works, from abrasion resistance to impact protection, and what standards like CE EN 17092 actually certify. You will learn how to read the labels, understand the difference between a 'protective garment' and a 'garment with protectors,' and how to check that a jacket or suit fits correctly for real-world riding positions. The book also covers the full lifecycle of a garment: proper break-in, daily use, washing, waterproofing, and inspection, with a clear troubleshooting guide to handle common issues like failed zippers, delaminated membranes, and detached armor.
For those in the trade, a dedicated chapter maps out the supply chain and business opportunities: how brands are positioned, how to price and stock inventory, how to offer fitting and maintenance services, and how to build a reputation as a source of reliable safety advice. The final chapters look ahead at emerging materials and standards and compile the resources you need to stay current. This is a working reference for professionals and serious riders, written to be read once and consulted for years.
Reader Reviews
Patricia Lewis
★★★★★This is a genuinely useful reference if you work in the industry or just want to stop guessing about your gear. The chapter on standards finally made sense of the CE levels, and I've already used the fitting checklist on my last jacket purchase. It's not a page-turner, but it is exactly what it says: a complete handbook. I docked a star because the troubleshooting chapter felt a bit light on advanced repairs, but for a general reference it's solid.
Ronald Jackson
★★★★★I manage a small dealership and this book has paid for itself many times over. The business chapter alone is worth the price, giving me a clear way to evaluate suppliers and position my inventory. The maintenance chapter saved me from incorrectly advising a customer on washing their Gore-Tex suit. It is dense, practical, and refreshingly free of the usual marketing nonsense. I keep it in the office and pull it out at least once a week.
Paul Nelson
★★★★★I bought this hoping for more on the newest technical fabrics and airbag systems, which are covered, but not as deeply as the old-school leather and textile stuff. As an experienced rider, a lot of the fitting and how-it-works material was familiar, so I skimmed those parts. The standards breakdown is still the clearest I have read, and the FAQ is a good quick reference. A decent addition to the shelf, but not exactly a revelation for someone who has been riding for twenty years.