Motorcycle Live Show Birmingham

Hideout are back from an exciting yet gruelling ten day stint at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham. It was great to see many of you there. We caught up with John and Andy and joined in their TT success for the season. We had a lot of positive response to our new Hi-pro textile suit and took pre-orders for delivery in the New Year. With over 100 000 people through the door the show was an outstanding success and a vast improvement than in previous years

It was great to catch up with John Holden and Andy Winkle the F1 Side Car TT Winners, They've secured a deal with Kowasaki so we'll be hard at work over the winter making some green leathers for them.

Glove alterations for disabled Motorcyclists

Disabled Riders

If you are disabled in anyway and need alterations to any clothing, please call me at Hideout Leather. I can go through your requirements and modify most clothing to suit.

Gloves

 Here is an example of some gloves we altered for a lady with a disabled hand. We used the Halvarssons Roadstar glove. Firstly we reduced the length of the body of the hand and reduced it's width. Then we shortened all the fingers in length and width.

Getting your Motorcycle Leathers Altered by Hideout Leather

Diane looking fabulous in her newly altered suit. This was a one-piec man's suit which we changed into a two-piece, and altered the sleeve and legs to fit Diane perfectly. If you have something that needs altering call Hideout Leather on 01799 584828.

Police Motorcycle Leathers

Police Motorcycle leathers - manufacturered to EN 1621-1. Cambridgeshire police force use Hideout Leather to manufacture their bispoke leather suits. For more info check out Hideout Leather's website.

Putting lettering on to leathers

Ever wanted to customize your motorcycle leathers? At Hideout we can do any lettering you choose. Here is some we did last week for a customer:

Call the girls at Hideout Leather for further information on 01799 584828

How to put on your motorcycle rainsuit in the rain

Ever been caught out hopping around by the side of the motorway in gale force winds and horizontal rain? Here is a tip for you - Stuff a thin plastic bag (available from all good supermarkets) into the inner pocket of your water proofs. Then when you’re caught out and already wet simply remove the plastic bag put it over your boot to allow the rain suit to go on quickly - NO HOPPING!!
To ensure your are dry look at our great selection of quality Waterproofs or call us for some advise at Hideout Leather 01799 584828
That's all for now

Kate

Base layers - explained

Which base layer? A buyer's guide.
So often disregarded but an essential aspect of any bikers kit, this provides the "base" for the whole layering system. It's what enables you to keep warm or cool, and above all comfortable. A quality Base Layer should move moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry and ensuring that you don't get a chill. This guide is designed to help you choose which is best for you in today's market.
Natural or synthetic?
The first choice is whether you want a natural or synthetic fabric. Never use cotton as a base layer you'll just end up damp uncomfortable and smelly.
Merino Wool is favored by many as a natural base layer that remains odour free even after days of wear. The wool is from the Merino sheep so is a natural and renewable source of fabric. Merino fibers are particularly fine and woven in such a way as to eliminate the itchy feeling usually associated with wool.
Unlike Synthetics which wick moisture away from the skin, Merino actually has the capacity to absorb up to 3 times its own weight in liquid, locking it away from the skin. For the cold weather there is nothing like wool to keep you warm and dry.
EDZ Merino Wool
Polyester is highly absorbent and is incredibly efficient at wicking moisture away from the skin and allowing it to evaporate quickly. Most do not have a natural anti-odour properties so the majority of manufactures treat their fabric with an antimicrobial chemical treatment.
EDZ Base Layers
Polypropylene repels water and creates a non-porous surface that lets the water sit on it to evaporate.
Knox Dry Inside
Fit
A quality Base Layer is designed to ensure you have complete freedom of movement. You will certainly be wearing your base layers for long periods of time so it is essential that they fit close to the body to be comfortable.
For racing and under one-piece suits a one-piece base suit is ideal.
EDZ one-piece suit
For touring a separate top and bottom is a better combination, with a choice of a long zip necked top (such as the EDZ zip neck shirt), crew neck (such as the EDZ crew neck base layer), or a short T-shirt (such as the EDZ short sleeved t-shirt) with long trousers (such as the EDZ leggings).
Edz at Hideout Leather
Knox Dry inside at Hideout Leather