Leather Motorcycle Vests: Real, or Imitation? Which is Better?
If you ride motorcycles, genuine leather motorcycle vests are going to provide you protection similar to a leather jacket, with the exception that your arms will be exposed. Nonetheless, this still provides you some protection from wipeouts, and it could mean the difference between a minor scrape or serious injury.
Should you buy real, or should you buy imitation?
Animal rights activists, of course, prefer imitation leather motorcycle vests to real leather motorcycle vests, and it’s easy to see why. In addition, imitation leather vests are less expensive than real leather motorcycle vests are, and you can wash them, unlike their real counterparts. They’re also more lightweight.
Advantages to real leather motorcycle vests
• They protect you better
That said, though, genuine leather motorcycle vests have some significant advantages over imitation leather vests, not least of which is in regard to safety. Leather vests protect you, the motorcycle rider, much more than imitation leather, because they are so much more durable. In fact, you can expect significantly fewer injuries with real leather gear than you can with imitation leather care, because it’s so much more durable.
• They’re more comfortable
Real leather “breathes,” while imitation leather does not. This can make it significantly more comfortable as a material than imitation leather is.
• They last
Genuine leather motorcycle vests can be considered an investment. Barring an accident that would damage your leather gear (during which, of course, you’re going to want to be wearing real leather to protect yourself anyway), you can expect your leather gear to last much, much longer than imitation leather motorcycle vests. Therefore, even though they’re more expensive upfront than imitation vests, their durability makes them a good investment that will last for years and years. Because of their durability, because they last longer than imitation leather vests do, real leather motorcycle vests are not significantly more expensive than imitation leather ones, simply because they don’t have to be replaced as often.
• They get better over time
There’s something about genuine leather motorcycle vests that are like fine wine — they get better with age. Over time, your leather vest will soften and “break in,” cradling you in comfort. Imitation leather vests simply can’t do that.
• They’re easy to clean
Although leather does have some drawbacks, in that you can damage it if it gets wet and it can mildew, most dirt can be simply “wiped off” leather by using some saddle soap or a special leather cleaner.
Bottom line? Genuine leather motorcycle vests are an investment not just because they’re comfortable to wear and “break in” over time so that they become more and more comfortable and fit you like a glove, but they’re durable; their most important function is that they’ll keep you safer than imitation leather vests will in the event of a motorcycle accident. In short, whenever you’re faced with choice, choose genuine leather motorcycle vests over imitation ones. It’s well worth the investment for your safety and comfort.
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Holy Bible: Gift And Award Edition [Red Imitation Leather] by Thomas Nelson $6.50 |
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GOD’S WORD for Boys Blue/Light Blue Duravella – Imitation Leather $14.89 |
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ESV Gift and Award Bible Imitation Leather, Black $9.98 |
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Children’s & Youth A-2 Bomber Jacket From Up and Away $59.00 |
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Black Faux Leather Contact Paper $11.99 This Faux Leather Textured Contact Paper is a unique covering that looks like a real leather. It’s perfect for many applications such as china and curio cabinets, jewelry boxes, shelves, drawers, and countless art & craft projects. Tough, durable and washable. Each roll features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be repositioned during installation without leaving a sticky res… |
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Hillsdale Monaco Round Faux Marble Top Dining Table with 48-Inch Diameter, Matte Espresso $399.00 Finish:Matte Espresso Hillsdale Furniture’s Monaco dining collection offers luxury and elegance at a price you can afford. A dynamic faux marble top sits atop a dramatic and strong metal globed base, and our sumptuous parson’s chairs subtly complement the rich colors in the table top. A fantastic addition to any kitchen or dining room, the Monaco dining is constructed of wood composites, marble ve… |
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Stitched Faux Leather Placemat, Black Add some smart style to your tabletop with this leather-like Stitched Faux Leather Placemat. This placemat is made of 100% polyurethane to give the placemat a faux leather look-and-feel on both sides. With a decorative cross stitch design, this placemat is both practical and easy to clean…. |
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Imitation Leather Jacket Three Track EP Imitation Leather Jacket |
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Iced Out Gear Men’s ‘Poker Cards’ Belt $11.59 Enhance your personal style with a imitation leather beltMen’s belt features hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs in a trendy print designClothing accessory is made of white imitation leather |
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JK Belts Unisex 3-row Yellow Studded Yellow Belt $13.39 Dress up any ensemble with a yellow studded beltUnisex accessory has three rows of metal studs Belt is made of imitation leather |
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Iced Out Gear Men’s ‘Square Studs’ Belt $11.79 Make any outfit rock with a black belt covered with black and white square studsMen’s belt is made of imitation leather and is 0.6 inches thickClothing accessory features a metal buckle |
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Stainless Steel Black Imitation Leather Braided Bracelet $14.39 This stylish bracelet features a black, imitation leather braided band. Crafted with stainless steel and gold plating, this unique bracelet secures with a magnetic ball clasp. |
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Iced Out Gear Women’s ‘Rainbow Studs’ Belt $11.69 Fun belt is covered in the brightest shades of the rainbow, perfect for any outfitWomen’s belt is crafted of imitation leather and measures 0.6 inches thickClothing accessory features a metal buckle |
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JK Belts Unisex 3-row White Studded White Belt $12.79 Dress up any ensemble with a white studded beltUnisex accessory has three rows of metal studsMetal studs cover imitation leather on front of belt with a genuine leather backing |
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Iced Out Gear Men’s Poker Belt $11.89 Poker Leather belt from Iced Out Gear is a card player’s dreamClothing accessory features spades, clubs, hearts and diamonds in pink, white and greyMen’s belt is constructed of imitation leather |
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Stainless Steel Black Imitation Leather Thin Braided Bracelet $13.99 This stylish bracelet features a black, imitation leather braided band. Crafted with stainless steel, this unique bracelet secures with a magnetic ball clasp. |
