What We Wear: Held's 'Cool Dry' Shirt

I've never tried 'temperature regulating' T-Shirts until now. In the past just regular T-shirts have sufficed, and been peeled off after many rides with the customary sweaty patches. Nice...

So, enter the Held Cool Dry T-shirt. Supposed to keep you warm in Winter and cool n' dry in Summer. RRP £18.99 (Polo version £24.99).

Enjoying the sun in the Held Cool Dry T-Shirt

I first tried the shirt out a few weeks ago when the weather was chilly. Under a hoodie. The really spooky thing was as soon as I put it on it felt warm- as it's supposed to do. Popping a hoodie on top it continued to feel warmer than a normal T-Shirt. I guess it must be able to use the body heat in a way that's more efficient than cotton.

Nice design with the Held logo on the side

Next test was riding in the sun over the last few days. OK, we still haven't reached the dizzy temperature heights of the English Summer, but it was warm enough with the black Held Sixty-Six jacket on and the Held Cool Dry T-Shirt underneath. So far so good- no sweaty patches and felt nice and comfortable all afternoon. 

The Held Cool Dry T-Shirt rear view

It's extremely comfortable to lounge around in too. Will keep you posted when (if!!) the temperatures sore ;) The T-Shirt is Cool-Dry material (100% polyester) and comes in sizes S to 3XL. It offers maximum breathability and it's main job is to regulate your body temperature.

Bonus feature: Looks very 'Race Team' or very 'Factory' as the lovely Carly from Motor Cycle Monthly Magazine commented...

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What We Wear: Kevlar Jeans that feel like normal jeans

Held Crackerjack Kevlar Jeans, with D30 knee armour

 
The Held 'Crackerjack' Kevlar Jeans I'm wearing RIGHT NOW I like very much. There is no Kevlar matting on the 'key areas'- which can often make the jeans hotter in summer. So, where is the Kevlar?

Here's the genius part: The Kevlar is WOVEN into the fabric- so the jeans are 45% Kevlar, 55% cotton. You can see below when they are turned inside out the denim has a faint yellowy / greeny tinge- that's the Kevlar! (See below)

55% cotton 45% Kevlar 'weave'- abrasion protection everywhere

What this means to me (and you) is that the jeans feel lighter, are not as hot in summer, behave like ordinary jeans and perhaps most importantly protect everywhere- not just where the patches are. The jeans are £219.99 - not the cheapest but worth every penny if you want Kevlar jeans that look good, behave like regular jeans and offer abrasion protection everywhere.

I've added hip protectors to mine as well, D30 again, they fit into little pockets on your hips (as you'd expect for hip protectors!)

Held Crackerjack Kevlar Motorcycle Jeans

D30 is great stuff- you might have seen it on Dragons Den a few years back. It acts like hard AND soft protectors so you get the best of both worlds. Upon impact the D30 goes HARD in a split second- spreading the impact load. Then it returns to its pliable state- absorbing the now 'watered down' impact- if you get what I mean.

What are they like to wear for a long time? I've been wearing these today for six hours, on the bike and piloting this desk. They are very comfy indeed. Could quite easy ride to a restaurant in them and then wear them for the evening- everyone would think you had nice jeans on. You can't tell they are motorcycle jeans!

Held Crackerjack Kevlar motorcycle jeans that look like 'normal' jeans

Don't just take my word for it though:

So good, these motorcycle jeans were awarded 9/10 points by MSL Magazine: "They feel like a quality product and they have the spec to back it up. Their complete Kevlar lining gives 100% peace of mind and I am also really happy with both the design and fit; which allow you to wear them around casually without getting any stares .. four deep pockets .. the removable D3O armour is extremely comfortable .. optional hip protectors [pockets]" - Bruce Wilson / Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Crackerjack Collage!

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