Riding
a motorcycle through the countryside, the highway, or up a mountain
is an exhilarating, liberating, and even therapeutic experience for
riders. The cool breeze and the soft touch of the sun are some of the
things that riders appreciate while riding their motorcycle. But
these things will not be as fun, if your hands are uncomfortable
because of the weather or the handles of your motorcycle. For maximum
comfort while riding a motorcycle, it is best to get the right kind
of motorcycle gloves.
Different
Kinds of Motorcycle Gloves
There
are various types of motorcycle gloves for different riders. Here are
some of the motorcycle gloves you can use when you ride around town
or through the countryside:
Textile
Gloves
These
types of gloves are anything that is not made of leather. The common
materials used for these kinds of gloves are Kevlar or Ballistic
Nylon. These types of gloves are slowly gaining recognition from
motorcycle riders. The material used for textile gloves allow makers
to sew protective armor into the glove. The carbon fiber, hard
plastic and metal plates sewn into some textile gloves make them less
prone to abrasion and punctures. The added armor protects the riders’
hands while riding through all sorts of terrain. Also, textile gloves
allow more air to circulate into the hands of a rider. Textile gloves
are not ideal for wet seasons though because they often lack
rain-resistant materials that prevent them from getting wet. You’re
better off wearing leather gloves during wet season.
Street
Motorcycle Gloves
The
pair of leather gloves you commonly see on TV and movies are the most
popular type of motorcycle gloves. Leather gloves provide the best
protection while still staying flexible and soft. The materials used
on leather motorcycle gloves make it easier for riders to handle the
controls and maneuvering of their motorcycle. Leather gloves are
better at keeping a rider’s hands warm and have better
wind-resistance compared to textile gloves.
Off-Road
Motorcycle Gloves
This
type of glove is similar to its street motorcycle leather gloves
counterpart. Some off-road motorcycle gloves use both leather and
textile when they are produced. The biggest difference between a pair
of off-road gloves from the typical street leather gloves is the
thickness. Off-road gloves tend to be thinner in parts but thicker in
others. These gloves use padding in specific parts of the glove to
lessen impact on certain parts of the hand. Also, most off-road
gloves use mesh weaving to provide ventilation to its wearer because
off-road biking tends to make hands sweaty.