We are pleased to be a part of the wider biking community and supporting the development of new technologies to make riding safer. Below is a list of important and interesting articles that we feel are well worth a read, please enjoy and share them if you can.
MC Gear Hub Interview with Paul Varnsverry regarding the importance of PPE
https://www.mcgearhub.com/motorcycle-gear/interview-with-industry-expert-paul-varnsverry-part-1/
John Milbank with Bennetts, with a great article explaining the importance of the CE Approval law regarding motorcycle clothing
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/product/motorcycle-clothing-the-ce-approval-law-explained
BIKESAFE discussing the importance of safety standards for the emergency services
https://bikesafe.co.uk/new-standards-motorcycle-clothing-emergency-services-motorcyclists/
Bennetts article on the changes to the IOM TT PPE requirements
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2022/january/tt-racers-ppe-rules-2022
Trading standards take action against non-conforming clothing at the 2022 NEC bike show
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2022/february/dangerous-motorcycle-clothing-at-show
An interesting read comparing the UKCA and CE standards
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/product/motorcycle-ce-safety-standards
Bennetts gives a great overview regarding some confusion around the labeling of Personal Protective Equipment in motorcycle clothing.
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/product/motorcycle-clothing-safety-ce-standards
An Excellent intro to MOTOCAP by Bennetts about how motorcycle clothing is made and the reason why its important to not ignore the safety information.
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2022/december/better-safer-motorcycle-clothing-kit
Or Download the MOTOCAP Guide directly from here:
https://www.motocap.com.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/A%20guide%20to%20designing%20and%20manufacturing%20motorcycle%20protective%20clothing_0.pdf
In recognition of much better levels of available protection, Bennetts have gone and done this...
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/high-performance-safest-motorcycle-clothing
