Buffalo Hide
Jul/110
Buffalo Hide
Leather Motorcycle Jackets--What's the Big Deal?
Have you ever wondered why bikers wear all that leather anyway? Yes, it does have that "cool" biker look, but most motorcycle enthusiasts realize the importance of the protection that leather offers. They know the significance of having a motorcycle jacket that will not only last but also will save them from road rash. So, when it is time to purchase a new leather motorcycle jacket, knowing the differences in leather quality and how that difference could benefit you is extremely important.
Why leather to begin with? Leather is flexible, tough, resistant to tear and long-lasting. It makes sense that it would be used for motorcycle apparel. There are several types of leather that a jacket can be made from but cowhide and buffalo are primarily used. Which one is more durable, more comfortable and gives you more protection against the elements of the road?
Let's start by comparing the differences in the two leathers. You would think buffalo would be the stronger of the two skins just because it is so much bigger than a cow, but the reality is that cow and buffalo hides are very similar in strength and durability. Cowhide and Buffalo are both split leather. Split leather is made from the lower (inner or flesh side) layers of a hide that have been split away from the upper, or grain, layers. By splitting the leather, the hides are separated several times to the desired thickness for the manufacturing of the apparel. This makes both types equal in durability and protection.
Top grain leather is stronger leather than split leather but both top grain and split leather will give you the security and strength needed on the road. Split leather is softer and more flexible than top grain leather making it easier to wear and more comfortable. Many different grades and thicknesses are available in a number of styles that will offer you a Leather Motorcycle Jacket that will announce your individuality out loud. In recent years there has been a great increase in the design of leather motorcycle jackets to enhance the protection a jacket can give. Leather jackets have been an icon of the motorcyclist for many years and are a part of Americana.
Bottom line, regardless of the type hide you choose, cow or buffalo, you are going to get a first-rate quality motorcycle jacket that will ensure you the protection you demand. These jackets are made to protect the rider from possible serious injury and that is a really big deal!
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