Motorcycle Jeans - armoured, single skin to fully lined CE rated to AAA

Since 21st April 2018 all motorcycle clothing has to be certified as PPE or Personal Protective Equipment by law. Below is a brief summary of testing and classification for your information.

Clothing is classified to different levels AAA being the most protective down to C being the least. Loosely speaking you can say that they are most suited to the type of riding below but always go for the highest if possible.

• Class AAA Motorways and Higher speeds
• AA Touring
• ​​​​​​​A City or Urban use 30mph and below.
• B No armour so not advised
• C Waste of time 

This testing is done by certified bodies both here and abroad under the standard EN 17092-2.

Roadskin Products

All of our protective motorcycle gear is tested in the UK by SATRA or INTERTEK Italia S,p.a and you can find our declarations of conformity here.    

Motorcycle armour, which protects joints such as knees and elbows from impact, are rated differently, as follows:

• CE Level 1 armour: Offers basic protection, often lighter and thinner, suitable for casual or commuter riders.
• CE Level 2 armour: Provides higher impact resistance. This grade of armour is ideal for sport and touring riders seeking maximum safety.

Don't be tempted to to ride your bike without armour - the best fabric in the world won't cushion you from impact. Armour is integral to protecting your joints and bones. 

Roadskin supplies all jeans with Level 2 armour as standard.

Numbers That Mislead

Have you ever wondered why you’re a size 38 in one brand, a 36 in another, and then somehow a 39 elsewhere? It’s frustrating, right? Those numbers are supposed to represent accurate measurements but often don’t add up.

Committed to Perfect Sizing

At Roadskin®, we believe in keeping it real. When we say a pair of our jeans has a 36-inch waist, it measures 36 inches around the waist, no sneaky surprises. If the inseam says 30 inches, you can bet it’s 30 inches long. Actual numbers. Actual measurements.

Production Variability

That said, denim can be a tricky beast. Different washes and how our protection layers interact during production can slightly affect sizing. We do everything possible to keep those variances small, but no one's perfect! Even with our commitment to accuracy, mistakes happen. We're only human. Mislabelling or production hiccups can sneak in occasionally. Thankfully it's rare, but if that happens, shout. We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure you have the correct size and fit.

Finding Your Size - The Right Way to Do It

The best way to determine your correct Roadskin® Motorcycle Jean size is to grab and measure a pair of jeans you love. Yes, it takes a moment, but it’ll save you a lot of hassle later.

Waist Measurements 

Lay your jeans flat and pull the waistband out tight (but not stretched beyond its natural limit if there’s any give). Measure from one side of the inside waistband to the other, then double that number. Boom, that’s your waist size. If you find you are between sizes on the waist (i.e 35",37" etc), our advice would be to go DOWN a size.  Our jeans have 5% Lycra® in them, so have a nice amount of stretch to accommodate that extra inch!

Inseam Measurements 

Lay one leg flat and straight. Measure from the cuff edge up the inseam to where it meets the crotch seam. Remember to follow the seam curve to get the most accurate measurement.

Take the time to measure once, and ride in comfort forever. Got questions? Reach out, we’re here to help.

Keeping your motorcycle jeans in peak condition is important not just for how they look but for your safety – you might say, there’s a lot riding on it!

Once you’ve settled on a favourite pair, and worn them in, and they’ve become a faithful friend in pretty much every and any riding situation, you’ll want them to last forever.

We have all heard about the denim aficionados are reluctant to wash their jeans, but motorcycle jeans are different. Not washing them means that they will inevitably degrade over time, thanks for grime, grease and sweat. 

We have produced a guide on keeping them clean and in tip top condition - view the full guide.