Monday, May 27, 2013

Trend For Motorcycle Chaps

With more and more bikers seeking to radiate their own, unique identity, in what could otherwise be a rather monotonous appearance, collectively depicted by a group of bikers, styled motorcycle chaps for men are becoming more and more prominent as a choice of biking attire.
Top Manufacturers
In what may have previously been a straightforward market, as part of the greater biking-accessories market, manufacturers of motorcycle pants for men are now at liberty to experiment and play around a little with the designs, offering variations that allow each biker to express their unique character in many ways. Top manufacturers-turned-designers and suppliers such as Xelement, Scorpion, Thor, Oneal and Icon, amongst others, make for some very interesting designs that offer even more by way of comfort and functionality. Every kind of biker can now show-off their unique character by simply picking out their very own designs.
Features
While the first point of reference for mens motorcycle pants is indeed the way they look, most riders go beyond appearance by way of what they ultimately look for in a set of chaps. Quality is often the real underlying attribute riders seek, with many who’d gladly tell a story of how their chaps outlast the number of bikes they’ve had in their lives. Some of the best chaps sought after and prominent today are those which complement the flexible design range with comfort, practicality, durability and versatility. Different materials used, such as the more retro denims, fabric and mesh-like finishes make for some great alternatives to leather, but leather is the preferred material by way of durability. Taking a look at the Icon Roughshod Leather pants for example, the relatively loose, straight-leg cut is ideal in that the pants aren't too tight-fitting and offer the kind of comfort that complements the pursuit-black design. Knee-impact protector pads add to the safety features but this is a design which resides more on the conservative end of the spectrum. As more of an eccentric or liberally expressive option, something like Xelement’s best-selling Premium Easy-Fit Thigh Zipper chaps make more of a statement. This wouldn't be as eccentric as it gets, but the smooth finish feel of the leather as well as the knee-lining make for a full package that caters to both the styling side of things as well as comfort and safety.
How Chaps Manufacturers Satisfy the Needs of Modern Day Bikers
With the evolvement and progression of the very idea of biking, modern day motorcycle chaps for men have also evolved to take a more functional place as part of biking accessories. As much as manufacturers understand that chaps are about persona, they also understand that functionality and practicality are two factors that have to come under consideration, when rolling out their latest designs. In that way, manufacturers satisfy the needs of modern day bikers by producing chaps that cater to the overall image of bikers’ unique looks, while at the same time offering the kind of protection they were originally introduced into the biking world to provide, with a little bit more comfort than what the bikers of times gone by had as an option. In essence, the modern day biker has many more options afforded to them, with variation available in all respects and not just the design.

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