Merlin Cycles Kurkbury Textile Motorcycle Jacket

The Merlin Kurkbury Textile Motorcycle Jacket provides you with the signature British style Merlin are known form along with a timeless cut and leading rider protection.Halley Stevensons 8oz polycotton fabricReissa Active waterproof/breathable membraneMarton Mills Scottish tartan panelsRemovable Outlast climate control liningFixed cotton 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 studInside facing jet pocketLarge rear storage pocket closed by flap and studInternal storage pocketsAdjustable/fold back collarAdjustable waist belt for an improved fitSplit hem zipper for comfort in the riding positionSide entry hand warmer pocketsJacket to Jean connecting zipperThe Merlin Kurkbury Textile Motorcycle Jacket has been constructed using Halley Stevensons 8oz polycotton fabric. 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. Merlin has been at the forefront of material sourcing and control processes for many years now, and found the process of transitioning to new prEN17092 standard for CE compliance straightforward. The newly developed poly cotton fabric which has been included in the Heritage range from Merlin are a perfect solution for riders looking for a fashionable garment that doesn't compromise on safety. The material is able to high very high performance benchmarks, but without the issues experienced in full AAA requirement (severe ergonomic, weight and thermal penalties).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 are Marton Mills Scottish tartan panels, a fixed cotton lining and a Removable Outlast Climate Control lining. Outlast technology was originally developed for NASA and uses Phase Change Materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. The technology used is similar to when ice is used in a drink. As it changes from solid to liquid, it absorbs heat and cools the drink, keeping that drink at the desired temperature for longer. Outlast Phase Change Materials work in the same way, but are microencapsulated to be permanently enclosed and protected in a polymer shell. Outlast call microencapsulated Phase Change Materials Thermocules. This encapsulation process makes the Thermocules exceptionally durable for many applications. They can be incorporated into fabrics and fibres and have the capacity to absorb, store and release excess heat, giving any product containing Outlast technology the ability to continually regulate skin s microclimate. Outlast technology is not wicking technology, which manages moisture by reacting to your sweat and pulling it away from the skin. Outlast technology will proactively manage heat while controlling the production of moisture before it begins.For protection, the Kurkbury 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.This Jacket has an adjustable/fold Collar that the fit can be adjusted and a Jacket to Jean connecting zipper for use with Merlin riding Trousers/Pants. The Jacket has many pockets for your essentials to be kept in, including four patch pockets, internal pockets and a large rear storage pocket. There are also side entry hand warmer pockets for keeping warm whilst off the bike.