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MC Gear Hub - Best Armored Base Layer of 2023
The Bowtex Elite leggings are the best motorcycle armored underpants at the moment because not only do they offer stock CE Level 2 limb armor (like the rest of competing armored underpants) but because the Bowtex Elite leggings also offer unmatched abrasion-shielding protection (unlike the rest of competing armored underpants).
Motorrad Mag Germany
Although the thin, very dense fabric does not quite achieve the airflow of a mesh jacket, the Elite Shirt is nevertheless significantly more airy than any touring textile, no matter how sophisticated. Especially as the Bowtex base layer weighs just 1,270 grams with all protectors (including chest)
— Ferdinand Heinrich-Steige, Jens Kratschmar, Motorrad Mag 2023
BikeSocial
Given how lightweight and unobtrusive the Bowtex Elite is, it makes you wonder why some of the premium brands of textile kit are still only rated – in some cases – to Level A under EN17092. Under a typical textile bike jacket, the Bowtex Elite is barely noticeable, yet it adds significantly to the protection offered.
— John Milbank, march 2023
MotoMag
It is sometimes tempting to leave your heavy biker gear behind for a for a short ride or because of the heat. But what about protection? That’s where Bowtex comes in.
— Yannick Leverd, avril 2023 (in French)
Motorcycle Gear Hub
Stemming from Belgium, Bowtex has made a name for itself over the years with its abrasion-resistant armored base-layers.
This time around, though, Bowtex has gone the extra length to launch an armored base-layer that’s CE-certified to the highest level of the EN 17092 standard as a protective motorcycle garment: the Bowtex Elite shirt.
— MGH, 2023
Best riding gear at the Salon du 2 Roues of Lyon, France
It doens't look like it, but right now I can ride like this with AAA protection
— MotorLive, 2023 (in French)
Urban Rider
The forefathers of the armored base layer are back, with a set of CE rated products. In 2017, the Bowtex long johns were the most popular product on the Urban Rider website. They've now improved their range for better comfort and resistance.
— Urban Rider, 2021
Rob, the founder, on Success Stories on TV
Bowtex®, riding safe without compromising your style.
— Pierre Hermant @ Success Stories, LN24 (in French)
Man Cave Moto
The Bowtex leggings allow you to ride safe while wearing your favorite pieces of clothing. Let's see what's new with their 2021 range of products. Namely the Essential and Standard R.
— Tony @ The Man Cave, 2021
Moto Heroes
The concept of a protective base layer is simplet yet so effective. Let's see what the Brussels based company has to offer in 2022.
— Nicolas Valeano for MotoHeroes, 2022
Urban Rider (Essential)
The forefathers of the armored base layer are back, with a set of CE rated products. In 2017, the Bowtex long johns were the most popular product on the Urban Rider website. They've now improved their range for better comfort and resistance.
— Urban Rider, 2021