One of the more versatile textile jackets in the Dainese lineup, the Dainese Air-Frame Textile Jacket is a high-performance hot weather jacket that can also be stretched into some cooler temperatures. Aside from the classic Italian style we see in every Dainese product, the Air-Frame utilizes premium materials and an innovative construction and the result is one of the most unique summer jacket choices in their arsenal.
The shell of the Air-Frame is comprised of a few different materials. In all impact areas, a high-denier textile is used which offers excellent abrasion resistance in the shoulders and elbows. At the chest, back, and inner arms, a combination of boomerang mesh and standard, wide-gauge mesh is used for excellent air flow. However, the unique feature on this jacket is the removable windbreaker liner. With your standard hot-weather-focused jacket, you'll get summer functionality out of it and that is all. With the Air-Frame, you can really stretch it through a solid portion of Spring and Fall thanks to the windbreaking properties, something unique within the Dainese lineup.
For protection, there is CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows, with pockets that can house either the Wave or Shield Air CE back protector from Dainese. This jacket is also loaded with adjustment possibilities for proper fitment. There are snap adjusters at the neck and the bicep, adjustment at the wrist and waist, so you really can cinch this down for a snug sport fit. Additionally, there is a full 360ยบ zip to connect to something like the Dainese Drake Air Pants. The liner is sanitized to keep the funk out as well. Also, we shouldn't leave out the fact that at the back of this jacket, the boomerang & regular mesh are designed to replicate the Dainese demon logo's eyes. Pretty neat attention to detail.
We're big fans of this jacket and think it will make many a happy sport rider with its versatile nature. To see similar choices, visit our Dainese Textile Jackets and Summer Motorcycle Gear sections at RevZilla.com.
The Alpinestars T-Breeze Air Flo Jacket touts classic AStars' race styling and is truly a solid three-season sport riding jacket. Alpinestars, though they produce extremely technical ADV touring gear, is known for their contributions to the sport riding world. They're also known for their high levels of performance, protection, comfort and ergonomics that carry across the entire line. The T-Breeze is no exception, and it represents a solid addition to any sport rider's arsenal.
The shell of the Alpinestars T-Breeze Air Flo Jacket is an abrasion-resistant high-gauge mesh chassis at the chest and back with a 600D polyester in all impact areas. This provides the best of both worlds as the mesh will flow a ton of air but the shoulders and elbows are protected from abrasion. CE rated shoulder and elbow armor protects those areas while the foam backpad is upgradeable to a CE rated Alpinestars RC Back Protector. For the highest level of tear resistance, all main seams feature multiple stitching, and for additional safety, there is reflective piping that significantly increases your chance of being seen at night.
As far as seasonality is concerned, the T-Breeze Air Flo is going to perform extremely well in hot weather riding conditions thanks to the mesh chassis. However, in fouler weather, the removable water and wind resistant full-sleeve quilted thermal liner can be zipped in to help get through most of Spring and most of Fall. For adjustability, there are tabs on the waist and sleeves to help cinch this down, and the pre-curved sleeves aid in riding comfort and reduce long-term fatigue. Overall, this is a very solid three-season sport option from Alpinestars.
The T-Breeze Air Flo is available in black, red and blue, in a
REV'IT! was faced with a tough task with one particular piece in their lineup this year. How do you take a bombproof hot weather outfit and modify it to have even higher levels of functionality? The REV'IT! Turbine Jacket and Pants outfit is immensely popular amongst riders seeking the breathability of mesh without sacrificing protective elements (and don't fret, it's still staying in the lineup). So REV'IT! said, why not borrow elements of the Turbine, but also add waterproof breathability and thermal qualities to stretch the seasonality? Out comes the REV'IT! Tornado Jacket and REV'IT! Tornado Pants, with arguably the most mesh of anything in the REV'IT! lineup and the added bonus of waterproofing. That's forward-thinking.
First off, this outfit is also available as the REV'IT! Women's Tornado Jacket and REV'IT! Women's Tornado Pants, with fit specific to a woman's curves and contours. That said, the Tornado is able to flow so much air not only by the size of the mesh panels, but by the size of the mesh weave itself. Both jacket and pants use PWRShell Mesh, a wider gauge mesh designed to allow more air in and exhaust more air out the back for supreme levels of airflow. So with the 2-in-1 liner system out, you won't find a better weapon against the sweltering nature of the summer months. Moving on to the liner, it is REV'IT's brand new 2-in-1 thermal liner and waterproof breathable membrane system, designed to keep you warm but also protected from all forms
of precipitation. It is also styled as a standalone destination layer and can be worn by itself as a windbreaker after the bike has been parked (the pants' liner, however, is not styled to be worn alone). All areas that are non-mesh in this outfit utilize 600D material for exceptional abrasion resistance. In the shoulder, elbow, and knee (which is height adjustable), there is CE Rated Knox Flexiform armor, Knox's brand new armor that is much more comfortable and ergonomic than previous versions of their armor. There is EVA foam padding in the hips and the foam back pad can be upgraded to the Knox TP2 CE Back Protector for added safety. Adding to the safety elements are the laminated reflective panels that can be found strategically placed throughout the garment for visibility.
There are also multiple comfort and ergonomic elements to this outfit. The collar is multi-adjustable and features a lockdown system to prevent flapping when riding with the collar open. It is also a moisture-wicking neoprene collar for maximum comfort levels around the neck when riding. There is elasticated stretch paneling above the elbows and above the knees for ease of motion as well. You've got multiple zones of adjustability in this outfit as well: at the waist and ankles in the pants, and at the cuffs, hips, and biceps in the jacket. Another great feature is the large entry zipper in the pants; both the liner and shell feature zippers on the inside of the leg that go all the way up to the thigh,
making getting them on and off extremely easy. With the liner out, they can even be worn as overpants. There is a connection zip on both jacket and pants to tie them together and make a full riding suit.
REV'IT! is constantly building upon designs and making improvements and changes where they see fit. The Tornado, an amalgamation of the Turbine, is another example of REV'IT!'s groundbreaking innovation.
