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Some like it hot ?? others prefer to be a little hypothermic. The only thing that is clear is that something should be underneath motorcycle outerwear. 16 current functional washes should prove whether they can do more than just cover the body.

Thorsten Dentges

01/30/2007

It itches, scratches and smells? judge some about functional underwear. Others swear by fully synthetic under the station wagon. The fact is: Modern underwear has become more fashionable, skin-friendly, functional and doesn’t smell so bad anymore. The undersuits almost bid
only advantages, and that in every season. Only exhibitionists and the incorrigible want to do without it.

In contrast to cotton, synthetic fabrics generally dry faster, are lighter and transport body moisture to the outside more efficiently. Nevertheless, wool and cotton are not taboo in modern functional underwear, because they naturally have positive properties
Properties (cotton: less odor; wool: excellent insulation). Manufacturers like Kohler or Ullfrotte (Woolpower) use these strengths? however, combine the natural material with synthetic fibers to increase functionality. For decades, outdoor specialists like Falke, Helly Hansen, Odlo or Vaude have been constructing functional undergarments that are tailored to active sports such as skiing, cycling or sailing. In the past it was mostly simply knitted garments, the functionality of which was only determined by a body-hugging cut and a quick-drying synthetic fiber fabric. In some cases this is still the case today, especially with inexpensive models.

The motorcycle industry is a bit behind in terms of development, with the laudable exceptions of some manufacturers such as BMW and Rukka apart from that. Providers like Hein Gericke, Louis and polo have now also recognized the signs of the times and ?? often cheaper? a corresponding selection of washes in the program. Fortunately, the choice is getting bigger for motorcyclists ?? and therefore also more difficult. MOTORRAD eases the agony of choice and advises.

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Point of view of Thorsten Dentges (editor)

Editor Thorsten Dentges has been a lingerie functionalist since he was a boy scout 20 years ago. He thinks that some products go astray.

Energy Accumulator “,” Moisture Management “and” Skinlife “. Where are we In space? And then the price: almost 200 euros for underwear! Do they still hate everyone? Okay, advertising and marketing is a must, but you can overdo it. The packaging of X-Bionic, for example: looks like the latest software, it even says “Version 2.0” on it. The content, there’s nothing to complain about: good. But I would like it better if it were affordable for everyone. Because I think it would be more important if as many motorcyclists as possible could afford good functional underwear instead of just a few wealthy equipment freaks.
Because that increases when riding a motorcycle? especially on long, strenuous tours ?? the undisputed active safety. Just like an engine, the human body works ideally within a certain temperature window, and just like tires and asphalt, underwear and body form an important connection that is often underestimated. How it works is shown by Kohler or Louis. Your products work perfectly. And at a very fair price. So, dear buyers, don’t be dazzled. And dear manufacturers: Put the laundry in a somewhat simpler bag, save yourself the anyway incomprehensible advertising blabla and instead lower the sometimes high prices.

Polo – Perform Windstopper

Provider: Polo,
Telephone 0211/9796699, www.polo-motorrad.de
Set price: 189.90 euros; Color: Gray / Black; Sizes: M to XL
Material: 98% polyester, 2% polytetrafluoroethylene
Quality: well-made, durable functional clothing with clean flat seams
Function: Fit well, but arm and leg cuffs a little too tight and
cut short. The cross zipper on the collar scratches the neck and collarbone, the overall fit of the collar is not ideal. The less elastic, but windproof material feels brittle and very synthetic on the skin.
Good: The thin fabric is hardly bulky. Also very functional: the trouser zip. The laundry dries very quickly
Conclusion
A good addition to a body-hugging leather suit when it’s cold outside. However, the wearing comfort could be better

Hein Gericke – Windstopper

Provider: Hein Gericke, phone
0211/98989, www.hein-gericke.de
Set price: 149.90 euros
Color: Black / Gray; Sizes:
S to XXL (men) and XS to L (women)
Material: 92% polyester, 8% elastane
Quality: cleanly processed
Combination of fleece material and
proven Gore wind stopper
Function: After a certain “entry” time, the comfortable fit of the top is pleasing, the trousers, on the other hand, remain too rigid in the crotch, and the overlap is only moderate because the trousers slip on the rump when moving. The fleece inner material feels pleasant on the skin and insulates well. The laundry takes a comparatively long time to dry
Conclusion
The Windstopper underwear is a tip for all motorcyclists who wear outerwear during the colder months of the year
wear integrated climate membrane

Globetrotter – Four Seasons Powerstretch

Provider: Globetrotter, phone 040/67966179, www.globetrotter.de
Set price: 129.90 euros; Color: Black / Gray; Sizes: S to XXL
Material: 49% polyester, 38% polyamide, 13% elastane
Quality: simple and without defects in workmanship, robust upper material, high-quality branded fleece (Polartec) inside
Function: insulates from cold and is at medium temperatures
also still easy to wear. The cut is not emphasized close to the body, but thanks to the good overlap of the upper and lower part, it fits the motorcycle. The fluffy, very elastic material dries extremely quickly and offers good freedom of movement ?? comfortable
like a jogging suit
Conclusion
Real hit when it’s really cold. Highly recommended as undergarments for motorcycle textile suits with a climate membrane.
The top is suitable for everyday use all year round as a thin sweater

Ullfrotte – Woolpower Polo 200

Provider: Scandic, Telephone 04105/68130, www.scandic.de
Set price: 137.80 euros; Colors: blue, green, black, white; Sizes: XS to XXXL
Material: 60% merino wool, 25% polyester, 15% polyamide
Quality: high-quality merino wool, which is connected to synthetic fibers using a sophisticated knitting technique. Unsightly: After a few washes, the clothing becomes matted a bit, but form and function are retained
Function: exemplary, close-fitting, yet extremely comfortable cut with perfect collar, arm and leg cuffs. Light and with a small pack size. The wool-synthetic blend comes out of the washing machine almost dry and portable after a brief spin
Conclusion
Lightweight with great warmth. Know
Skin is not sensitive to wool
with the extremely low-odor Woolpower, which consists predominantly of natural fibers, when traveling
Well served by colder climes

Helly Hansen – SLX Seamless

Provider: Helly Hansen,
Telephone 089/67349620, www.hellyhansen.com
Set price: 105.98 euros; Colors: blue, red,
Black (men) and yellow, pink, turquoise (women);
Sizes: S to XL (men) and S to XL (women)
Material: 56% polyamide, 40% polypropylene, 4% elastane
Quality: high-quality material mix with perfect flat seams. Any Velcro fasteners leave hardly any traces on the solid material when touched
Function: The tight fit is okay, albeit the one
Sleeves and legs are a bit long and the top almost overlaps the bottom like a nightgown. The fabric feels very synthetic, but is not uncomfortable on the skin. Good air conditioning, but not suitable for high summer
Conclusion
Sailing expert Helly Hansen has been making synthetic materials since the 1970s-
Functional underwear. The reason-
solid all-weather combination
SLX is also recommended for
Motorcyclists

X-Bionic – Energy Accumulator

Provider: Lowa, phone 08137/999458, www.x-bionic.com
Set price: 170 euros; Colors: black / gray, black / orange, (men), women also white / gray; Sizes: S / M to XXL (men) and XS to L / XL (women)
Material: 84% polyamide, 10% polypropylene, 6% elastane
Quality: high quality, elaborately manufactured fabric. Seams
accurate, but a little bulky. The manufacturer gives a two-year guarantee
Function: Fit extremely close to the body, arm and leg ends perfect. Cut too deep in the neck area, and the integrated air channels on the back convey a strange wearing comfort.
Good air conditioning
Conclusion
An eye-catcher due to the spacey design ?? a recommendation
for sporty motorcyclists. And even at second glance, the Energy Accumulator impresses with its decent quality. But:
It is more expensive than the direct all-rounder competition, but not significantly better

Vaude – Thermo Base

Provider: Vaude, phone 07542/5306133, www.vaude.com
Set price: 149.90 euros; Colors: white / gray (men), women also pink; Sizes: 46 to 56 (men) and 36 to 44 (women)
Material: 95% polyamide, 5% elastane
Quality: first class fabric with different weaves. The manufacturer promises pollutant-free material that is also suitable for allergy sufferers. Antibacterial finish, no problem with seams
Function: absolutely comfortable fit. Wears soft and silky
excellent on the skin and air-conditioned. Sufficient overlap of the upper and lower part. Covered zip
hardly noticeable on the collar even under pressure
Conclusion
Super easy-to-wear, highly functional underwear with a perfect fit. The fashionable top can also be worn solo when stopping at a biker meeting in summer. More expensive but great all-rounder

Vaude – Thermo

Provider: Vaude, phone 08137/999458, www.vaude.de
Set price: 76.90 euros; Colors: blue,
Gray (men) and gray, pink, white (women) Sizes: 46 to 56 (men)
and 36 to 44 (women)
Material: 100% polyester
Quality: very thin, somewhat baggy material. Neatly finished, but not up to par
Vaude-Thermo-Base-Combi
Function: collar, leg and arm ends good, but overall fit is not very convincing, especially in the crotch area. Only a small amount of overlap between the upper and lower parts. Material feels uncomfortably synthetic on the skin and is not very elastic. Air conditioning average
Conclusion
Because the upper and lower parts only slightly overlap and slip easily, this underwear is not ideal for motorcycling. It is better to save and take the first-class Thermo Base from the same company, which can do everything better

Koehler – Microtex

Provider: Kohler Trikotagen,
Telephone 06806/46772,
www.koehler-trikotagen.de
Set price: 49.90 euros; Colors: blue,
Green, black, white; Sizes: XS to XXXL
Material: 65% cotton, 35% polyamide
Quality: two-layer material (inside Tactel,
outside cotton), solidly processed
Function: is as comfortable to wear as a casual shirt or pajama pants. Fit
is good, although the sleeves and legs could be a bit longer. Great air conditioning, but not ideal for high levels of sporting activity, such as off-road use? the wet laundry dries far too slowly in comparison
Conclusion
Even synthetic skeptics will be happy with it. The inexpensive and simple Microtex impresses with its easy-to-wear two-layer fabric and is also easy to wear during leisure time without a motorcycle. Tip-top for everyday use

Rukka – Form Fit Function

Provider: Rukka, phone 040/5511055, www.rukka.com
Set price: 109.90 euros; Color: Black
Sizes: S / M to XXL / XXXL
Material: 86% polyamide,
37% polypropylene, 5% elastane
Quality: complex, fully synthetic mix-
fabrics with different weaves for better air conditioning. Overall workmanship is good, but when trying on a pair of trousers, a seam tore without applying great force
Function: extremely tight fit, almost uncomfortable.
On the other hand, nothing slips and the overall fit is good. Material comfortable on the skin, very good air conditioning. Shoulder seams somewhat bulging
Conclusion
Because two sizes are always combined,
be sure to try on before buying, because too
It’s not fun to wash tight and too wide
form and function do not match.
If it fits, it becomes a good friend on tours
at medium temperatures

Rev ?? it – Barrier / Defense

Provider: Rev ?? it, phone (NL) 0031/412696740, www.revit.eu
Set price: 79.90 euros; Colors: gray / black, black Sizes: S to XXL
Material: 100% polyester
Quality: only mediocre material quality. Upon contact
with Velcro, fibers tear from the fabric. Partial
beaded seams
Function: the upper and lower parts do not overlap sufficiently, and the inelastic material ensures a moderate fit ?? in particular the trousers fit badly. The sewn washing instructions scratch the hip area. The textile feels very synthetic on the skin and dries comparatively slowly. Air conditioning below average. Exemplary: the well-cut, high turtleneck is hardly bulky
Conclusion
Too cold for winter clothing, too warm for summer. Not at eye level with the other, much more sophisticated all-rounders presented

BMW – Thermo

Provider: BMW Motorrad, phone 0180/5001972 (12 ct./min), www.bmw-motorrad.de
Set price: 109.90 euros; Color gray
Sizes: S / M to XXL / XXXL
Material: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane
Quality: highly technical, robust blended fabric with adapted climate zones for different areas of the body. Very well made
Function: comparatively thick and very elastic material that provides excellent air conditioning and makes laundry suitable for almost all year round. However, too warm for midsummer and extremely sporty motorcycling. Dries extremely quickly in some areas (e.g. kidney area). Very high wearing comfort. Legs that are cut a little too long and bulge on the shins.
Conclusion
Absolutely worth the money. The BMW-
Very good quality laundry
is well thought out and great for motorcycle tours and trips when the weather suddenly changes

Odlo – Evolution Warm

Provider: Odlo Sports, phone 0800/3673670 (free), www.odlo.com
Set price: 119.80 euros; Colors: blue, gray, red, black (men)
and gray, coral, red, black, turquoise (ladies); Sizes: M to XL (men) and S to L (women)
Material: 60% polyester, 34% polyamide, 6% elastane
Quality: Fibers tear out in bundles when they come into contact with Velcro material. Otherwise fine fabric with different climate zones for moisture transport and thermal insulation. Equipped with silver ions to prevent odor formation
Function: close fitting,
but elastic in all directions. Perfect fit on the collar, arm and leg ends. The fully synthetic blend is
skin-friendly
Conclusion
Not exactly cheap, but highly functional. Can be worn comfortably under the textile suit even in summer temperatures thanks to good air conditioning

Louis – All Season Underwear

Provider: Louis,
Telephone 040/73419360, www.louis.de
Set price: 24.95 euros; Color: Black
Sizes: XS to XXL
Material: 100% polyester
Quality: simple, conventional design. The thin material
is a bit sloppy. The processing is fine
Function: loose, comfortable fit with an exemplary skin-close cut. The overlap between the upper and lower part is impeccable
V-neck of the top, however, a little too big. The thin, extreme
light fabric is hardly bulky and is even suitable for midsummer-
lich temperatures, but hardly insulates in the cold
Conclusion
Good and cheap! The extremely inexpensive “all-season” laundry does not have any major weaknesses, apart from yours
Name: Winter drivers should rather wear the very thin, only slightly insulating underwear in a duo with warm underwear such as the Four Seasons or Woolpower

Falke – Athletic light

Provider: Falke KG,
Telephone 02972/799646, www.falke.de
Set price: 99.90 euros; Colors: blue / gray, brown / green, red / blue, black (men) and blue / pink, orange / brown, red / gold, black (women)
Sizes: M to XXL (men) and XS to L (women)
Material: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane
Quality: top-quality workmanship, with climate zones
for ideal moisture transport
Function: tight, but thanks
comparatively high percentage of elastane perfect fit and great fit ?? nothing slips, which means there is also excellent overlap between the upper and lower parts. Very pleasant on the skin, slightly cooling. Also suitable for other strenuous sports such as jogging or inline skating
Conclusion
Everything is just right here, quality and function are excellent. The right underwear for active touring and sports riders as well as enduro riders who never want to go to the start without functional underwear, even in summer

Vanucci – Skinlife Underwear

Provider: Louis, Telephone 040/73419360, www.louis.de
Set price: 64.90 euros; Color gray
Sizes: M to XXL (men) and S to XL (women)
Material: 95% polyamide, 5% elastane
Quality: flawlessly processed, material made of high-quality microfibers with silver ions to prevent odor formation, modern design
Function: body-hugging cut with
overall good fit. A little tight under the armpits and pinching bulges in the back of the knees. Overlap of the upper and lower part is a little tight. Good: stand-up collar with a perfect fit. Very comfortable, slightly cooling material
Conclusion
The Vanucchi would like to be in the specialist-
League with Falke, Odlo and the like
play along, it’s enough to go to the top of the table
but not. For a comparably small amount of money, however, the motorcyclist gets a great value, because that
Underwear is suitable for summer and is suitable for sporty driving and others
Active hobbies

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