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The motorsports clothing trends have always been more focused on improving the safety of the rider. That is why to improve safety, many countries mandate the wearing of protective clothing, protective gear, and helmets. The clothing includes a certain type of jacket, boots, gloves, pants, knee and elbow caps.
The fabrics used for motorsports are usually made from leather or man-made fabrics like Cordura or Kevlar. The jackets and pants have heavy padding on the elbows, shoulder region, spine, and knees. Gloves are generally made from leather, Cordura fabric or Kevlar and some may include carbon fiber for knuckle protection. This protection, except helmets, are not mandatory or required by law to be worn, but are recommended by many of those who ride.
Here are 7 trends in motorsports clothing:
1. Fabrics
Whenever one discusses trendy clothes, you just cannot ignore the importance of the fabrics being used. During the early days, leathers were used in crafting the protective clothing used by the motorsports riders. The leather used was not fashion leather but protective leather, which is thicker, stronger and more flexible.
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| Clothing Fabrics |
2. Armour
Armours are built inside the suits or jackets at major impact regions such as shoulders, elbows, knees, hips and the back. They are built with shock absorbing material constructed from high-density foam, polymers, carbon fibers, and other materials. Separate armors are also available, if necessary, especially for the chest, neck, and back which can be worn under other clothing items.
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| Armour of motorsports clothing |
3. Textiles
Textiles are an alternative form of leather fabric and are man-made. They offer improved protection from heat, cold and water. These products provide increased functionality in terms of pockets and vents. Materials like Kevlar, ballistic nylon or Cordura, Lycra and waterproof liners such as Gore-Tex falls under this category.
4. Boots
While competing in motorsports, boots are one of the most important forms of protective outfits. They prevent or reduce harm in the event of a crash. They are tough, strong, flexible and are made out of burst, tear and impact resistant materials. The boots are fitted with oil-resistant materials, rubber-based composite soles and also have impact absorbers and load spreaders on the shin areas.
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| Motorsports Boot |
5. Helmets
Helmets are not only trendy but also mandatory while riding. It is a protective gear used by the riders to protect the rider’s head during an impact. The helmets are crafted with two layers: hard, sturdy and shock-absorbing. The hard-outer shell is made out of hard plastics and premium price helmets are made of fiberglass reinforced with Kevlar or Carbon fiber. The inner shock absorbing layer is often out of polystyrene foam which absorbs the spreading impact so a lesser amount of energy is spread to the skull and brain. The types of helmets trending are flip-face, open-face and full-face.
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| Motorsport Helmet |
6. Goggles
Goggles are used by the riders during motorsports. They protect the riders from dust, wind, and debris. They feature anti-fog treatment and protection against UV rays. The goggles include a foam rim which seals against the face and layered, tinted lenses to accommodate varying light conditions. The Goggles are typically used by riders who use open face helmets and dirt bike riders.
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| Goggles used by Motorbike Rider |
7. Gloves
Gloves are used to protect the hands of a rider from the cold, sunburn and in case of accidents. The motorcyclists’ gloves typically have reinforced palms to protect the rider from abrasion injuries in case of accidents. The premium features include additional protection or weatherproofing and carbon fibers or hardened plastic on the knuckle areas.
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| Racing Gloves |
Motorsports clothing and apparel are a safety concern and are updated regularly. Spida Sports is a leader of sports suppliers and dealers in Australia. We supply a range of apparel ranging from personally customised sportswear to teamwear, fishing shirts, motorsports gears and much more. For more information call us at +61 1300 864 755 or write to us at info@spidasports.com.au.
