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Since 1979, our company has set the standards for motorcycle
apparel - for quality, innovation and technology. Our designs are
hard-core, because our staff of motorcyclists is hard core.
Our marketing and product development staff currently owns and rides
more than 40 motorcycles. Many thousands of riding miles are put
into the development of every First Gear product. One staffer is a
genuine “Iron Butt” member, having taken his trusty BMW over 6,500
miles in 7 days! Another travels to New England to ride and test
gear in the 90 degree and 90 percent humidity summer days to the 30
degree wind whipped winter days. The great thing about this is that
we get to ride in the rain and cold of two extremely different
regions, a nice change from the extreme heat and dryness of our
summers. These climate extremes let us develop and evaluate new
systems and technology to help make your next ride more comfortable.
In addition, you’ll find First Gear staff members at most major and
smaller motorcycle events across the country, listening to the needs
of real riders like you.
Our collection features a number of innovative new designs, for
riders of all makes and riding styles. Whether you cruise 5 miles or
5,000 miles in sun or rain, heat or cold to your favorite motorcycle
destination, there’s First Gear apparel designed with you in mind.
Our patented innovations mean that First Gear offers you more
features and performance than any other motorcycle apparel line.
Here are some technical specs which you will find in our
products.
Cargo Storage System (CSS): This exclusive system is
ingeniously concealed under the front chest pockets. Multiple
compartments and an elastic key lanyard make it easy to carry along
all the necessities of the road.
CE-Certified: The CE is the standardization body made up of
European nations setting standards for transportation. This is like
the United States’ DOT certification. The U.S. does not address
standards for clothing as does the CE.
Core-Comp™ Armor: A new articulating armor system which is
engineered and constructed similar to a helmet liner of compressed
polystyrene pellets. Core-Comp is so light, riders don’t know it’s
there and it absorbs an incredible amount of impact. IFW suggests
replacing it after any “compressing” of the armor is experienced.
Cuff Vent System (CVS): Patented ventilation at the sleeve
cuff, using a two-way closure zipper that doubles as a vent.
EVA Foam: A lightweight closed-cell plastic foam material
that provides good shock resistance.
Five-ply Nylon Thread: This thread cannot be broken nearly as
easily as the cheaper cotton thread. FIRSTGEAR uses the best
five-ply nylon thread available.
Hiprotec Comfort Armor: The slimmest, most comfortable
CE-approved (Europe's highest standard) armor available. Patented
snap-in, positionable fastening system.
Hypertex™: High-performance textile riding garments that use
any number of technical abrasion resistant synthetic materials such
as Koslan, Cordura® and Dynax.
Insulated Liner: Removable liners in either jackets or pants
that have insulation material to keep a rider warm in cold weather
yet can be removed for warm weather comfort.
Kwik-Dry™: A specially tanned leather which resists water
absorption and prevents shrinking or staining. Kwik-Dry garments are
not 100% waterproof, but prevent any water damage in the event the
garment is directly exposed to wet riding conditions.
Leather-Tex™: A lightweight but strong combination of
Hypertex nylon and full-weight leather that provides maximum
abrasion protection and flexibility.
Lumidex: Heavy ballistic nylon interwoven with 3M™ reflective
thread to provide a heavy duty fabric that reflects light at night,
but does not stand out in the daytime.
Map Pocket System (MPS): This patented pocket system allows
convenient storage and quick access to road maps (not to be used
while in motion). (U.S. Patent 5,884,338).
Safe-Stitch™: An overlock stitch technique that sews two
panels together and then requires a second fold and additional
stitch. This gives the seam an extra level of strength in abrasion
situations that a simpler and cheaper sewing technique would not
provide.
Sheltex™: A waterproof breathable membrane that is either
hung between an outer shell of nylon and an inner liner or bonded to
the backside of the garment’s external shell.
Skiving: A quality process shaves down the raw edges of
leather before being sewn so the seam lays flatter and does not
leave any raw leather exposed. Skived seams are stronger, lay
flatter and shed water better than unskived seams.
Sleeve Vent System (SVS): Allows air to enter the wrist area
of a jacket and move up the interior of the sleeves to the upper
torso and shoulder area providing a cooling effect. The SVS was
developed to supplement the TVS and works particularly well when
riding behind a fairing. (U.S. Patent #5,105,477).
Temperfoam™: A visco-elastic “slow recovery” open cell foam
that absorbs shock but is very comfortable to wear inside garments.
Thermoliner™: Removable liner constructed of perforated
aluminized mylar bonded between polyester fiber and nylon taffeta,
reflects body heat inward and permits humidity to escape to provide
maximum warmth with minimal bulk.
Thermoneck™: Cold weather protection that extends up your
neck and chin, integrated into our Thermoliner.™ The soft collar
feels good against your neck and stows back into the jacket when not
in use.
Top-Grain: The premium top layer of the hide that has the
best strength and flexibility compared to the lower “split” layers.
Torso Vent System (TVS): Torso Ventilation System unzips to
reveal perforated leather or nylon panels, front and back, which
allow air to pass into the jacket front, circulate around the torso
and exit out the back, providing an air-conditioning effect. (U.S.
Patent #4,608,715 and Patent #5,845,336).
Zipper Integrated Performance System (Z.I.P.S.): Zippered
connection between jacket and pants for increased protection
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