Wear layers for the greatest comfort

We would recommend the following layer principle:

Layer 1

You should wear polyester or wool closest to the body, or wool with Outlast. It wicks away moisture and keeps you warm and dry. Avoid cotton as it absords moisture and will cool you down. Choose underwear in mesh for hot weather and in a range of wool weights and Windstopper for those really cold days. My Moto stock a range of these products to suit.

Base layers

Layer 2

Because the intermediate layer should insulate and regulate temperature, use fleece, polyester or wool. Avoid cotton here too! We recommend a garment that balances temperature and counteracts sweating. In really warm weather, you can skip the intermediate layer.

 Wool Fleece

Layer 3

This layer protects you from wind and water while completing the wicking of moisture away from the body. We recommend jackets and trousers that use membranes. My Moto stocks a huge range of textile waterproof and breathable motorcycle jackets and pants from RST and Halvarssons. 

Textile Jackets

Layer 4

In the most extreme wet and cold conditions, consider adding a fourth outer shell to protect from wind chill and the wetting out of your top layer. Once a jacket becomes wet on the outside, heat is lost quickly and the effects of wind chill become greater even when still dry on the inside. Add a waterproof oversuit as a perfect fourth layer and covers for gloves and footwear.

Waterproof Suits