Leather: For Fashion and Safety
Not many people know why many bikers wear leather apparel including jackets, vest, chaps and boots. Is it cause it looks cool and rebellious? Maybe. Is it because the black helps them keep cool? Maybe. But, really, the main reason why bikers even started wearing leather jackets is for safety. If you have ever been in any type of motorcycle accident big or small, you know what safety if of huge concern. There is nothing between and the ground once the motorcycle looses control. With that in mind, more and more bikers started wearing leather. Not only does it look "cool", leather also acts as another layer of skin (in fact it is skin!) and protects you from any motorcycle accidents. Now with this said, not all leather types are best for bikers. When purchasing leather clothing, you should take into consideration: 1. The type of leather the clothing is made of. Not all Leathers are Created Equal Let's start at the top. The best and most expensive leather grains are full-gr...