We’re inspired by you. So, we created a collection of denim in your honor.
The battles women have fought to wear jeans, to be seen as equals, is something that makes us proud. Something that we shouldn't forget, even though it's common in many countries that women wear jeans these days. To celebrate this pride and to celebrate women riding motorcycles, we decided to design jeans that are perfect for the female body. This required not only new, stretchy and super comfortable materials, but also us investigating and developing different fits. We knew that when we introduced our women's jeans collection, we had to make them perfect.
Jeans originally started out as working trousers, but women and jeans weren’t always meant to be paired. Emphasis on weren’t. Just under 100 years ago (1919), Puerto Rican women’s rights activist and labor organizer, Luisa Capetillo, was sent to prison in Puerto Rico for wearing trousers in public. At the time, this was considered a punishable offence for women. Fortunately, the judge dropped charges and, in time, more women started to wear trousers as leisurewear. The first pair of jeans made exclusively for women was
introduced in the fall of 1934, which were merely worn by women working at cattle or horse ranches. During World War II, more women started to wear trousers since skirts and dresses were not ideal for working in industrial factories. By the summer of 1944, sales for women's-specific trousers increased drastically and by 1960 André Courrèges introduced jeans for women. That's when an era of designer jeans started.
This enabled us to change the silhouette of the trousers to a more form-fitting shape; a shape that is much friendlier to the female figure.
This results in an extremely strong cut, tear and abrasion-resistant fabric that we still use in all our jeans today. We use PWR|shield in all of the most important impact areas; on the knees, hips and backside.
To provide an even higher level of protection, we looked for more ways to make our jeans designs even stronger. After extensive testing by our R&D team, we found a technique that guarantees maximum sturdiness: triple seams with a carefully calculated number of stitches. We now incorporate this triple needle stitching technique in all our riding denims. Thanks to our R&D department for these innovations!
BE SMART,
SEESMART™
Adding yet another layer of protection so our jeans are at the highest level, we include the SEESMART™ CE-level 1 protectors. These are our groundbreaking protectors that we have also developed in-house.
They have changed the world of protection since we've launched them. The thin, extremely flexible yet CE-rated protectors are ideal to use in motorcycle clothing because they are so flexible and bendable. You probably wouldn't even be able to tell that we've always used them on the knees of our women's jeans. But as unnoticeable as they are when laying your eyes on our jeans, it's even more impressive when you're wearing them.
They're so comfortable because of their design. They’re highly ventilated, so no clammy jeans anymore. And, of course, they provide a high level of protection: the visible studs construction in the SEESMART™ protector enables the protectors to expand under impact and absorb energy. This results in a CE-level 1 protection level to protect you in case of an unfortunate mishap. We've placed them at the knees and are also available for the hips.
After a lot of developing and testing, it was time to design a pair of jeans that aimed to be the most comfortable denim we've ever made. And we succeeded. With our Spring/Summer 2017 collection came the Westwood Ladies Jeans. What makes them so special is that we created a stretch Cordura® material that offers maximum comfort without having to sacrifice protection.
The stretch properties of the material makes these jeans fit perfectly no matter the body type. A COOLMAX® element wicks away moisture and the comfort seat keeps you comfortable on even the longest of rides. And guess what? Even guys buy them when they're looking for a stretchy, slim fit jean! We didn't expect that, but it's not a surprise. Once you've felt them, you’ll want them. Yesterday.
Jeans are probably one of the most personal fashion items there are. We're well aware that skinny-fit jeans are not for every woman. That's why we've designed a pair of motorcycle denim that looks just like a pair of regular ones.
The Madison 2 Ladies Jeans are perfect for women who want to ride their bike in regular-looking denim. The Madison 2 Ladies Jeans have a regular fit, which means they rest lightly against your upper legs, without feeling too tight. From the upper legs down these jeans have a straight cut; this makes them fit like iconic, non-protective jeans.
This one's for our edgy female riders who aren't afraid of the rain! The Orlando H2O Ladies Jeans are here to help you! They're 100% waterproof, thanks to the usage of hydratex® 3L pro. This membrane is laminated directly onto the inside of the outer shell and has a protective inner lining.
It’s then laminated onto the membrane which prevents run-and-tear damage; the three elements that comprise the “3L” designation to keep you dry. Because we've used the combination of polycotton stretch denim 3L and PWR|shield, these jeans get high levels of abrasion resistance, while not having to compromise on comfort.
The Orlando H2O Ladies Jeans are an exception, as we've added a mesh liner for additional comfort. We did this to make sure the waterproof fabric doesn't bother you and it feels just as comfortable as our other jeans.
We know you want to match your jeans with products that are equally protective and stylish. That's why we've made this complementary list for you! From a tailored leather jacket like the Erin, to our denim women's jacket like the Logan, and to a textile commuter jacket like the Stockholm, no matter your bike and style, we've got you covered.
Rounding out the new suite of everyday, motorcycle protection are the Emerald high-tops. They’re designed in the style of fashion sneakers, but with hidden safety elements: thermoformed plastic at the toe and heel, a raised ankle with injected protection on both sides, and an anti-torsion sole. The full grain cowhide leather is lined with an anatomically shaped footbed, for breathable, wearable comfort no matter where the road leads. The Emeralds come in fully black and taupe-white.
FEMALe fit
GLOVES
All of our gloves for women are shaped differently than the gloves we produce for men. We've adjusted the fit so they fit perfectly on smaller, slimmer hands. It makes us proud to say that our women's gloves are not only designed for women, but also designed and created by women. See our different urban women's gloves here.
To complete the entire picture, make sure you use our Safeway 2 Belt. This belt makes it possible to connect your jeans to any REV'IT! jacket with the connection zipper. It's definitely worth it, as you'll be safer and more comfortable with your back unexposed. The Safeway 2 Belt is available in black and brown, so there's always one to match your style. Look no further than our women’s motorcycle jeans for the best in fit and protection.
