It just makes you feel fresher ... For many people, summer is the most beautiful season, if only it wasn’t for annoying sweat ... 3XDRY ® helps you to maintain a comfortable, dry-wearing feeling even at high temperatures or physical activity. The clothing does not stick to the skin, unpleasant perspiration stains are virtually invisible, in addition 3XDRY ® even provides a cooling effect. How does it work? The textile is water resistant from the outside to the middle and it is water absorbent from the inside to the middle. Moisture from the inside is removed from the skin and evaporates very quickly over a large area, which means the body is cooled. For a drier feel to the skin, greater well-being and more energy. Textiles that are treated with 3XDRY ® are, of course, breathable. In contrast, moisture is repelled from the outside, textiles that are treated with 3XDRY ® are water resistant and much less susceptible to dirt. 3XDRY ® is particularly suitable for textiles that are worn directly on the skin. For example, for shirts, polo shirts, trousers or underwear. Thus, the benefits of moisture management are best developed. 3XDRY ® is applicable to both natural fibres as well as synthetic fibres. It is the only technology that possesses hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties on a single layer textile. Clothing treated with 3XDRY ® can be washed normally, but without fabric softener. In order to ensure the optimal performance of 3XDRY ® for the long term, the product should be ironed or tumbled after washing. Thus, the treatment can be regenerated almost any number of times.

An elegant and popular leather. It retains its natural breathability, as the pores of the leather are not clogged with coloured top layers. Aniline leather is dyed so that the colour is completely drawn in and the leather can breathe more freely. The natural texture of the hides used remains recognisable. Inferior leather with damage, such as tick bites or horn impacts is therefore excluded for this treatment, since the surface structure remains fully visible. Only flawless leather is worth considering. For this you obtain leather that feels comfortably warm and is so popular due to its high-quality impression. However, this leather is vulnerable to staining due to its open pores. Water also immediately penetrates into the leather and can cause dark spots. Aniline leather should consequently be handled with special care from the start.

An element that protects the back from injury in a fall. A good protector must be able to shield the body from the forces acting on it from a fall. The European standard EN 162 1-1 stipulates the minimum sizes, damping properties and a test in which a 5 kg weight falls from a height of one metre on to the protector. There are two requirement categories: A level A protector may not exceed a residual energy of 9 KN, a level B protector may reach maximum of 18 KN. A good protector must not only meet the safety standard, but also especially fit well. Firstly, it can only provide its protective effect if it fits properly, secondly, nobody would want to wear an ill-fitting back protector. Not only must the length be right, but the wearing comfort should also be high, so that the wearer does not perceive the protector as a nuisance and rather drive without it. Air ducts are installed In some protectors, to ensure that the back is well ventilated. A good protector fits the body shape ideally and should not be too narrow. For the fitting, always take the motorcycle suit along under which you want to wear the protector! Some protectors are too thick to fit under the leather suit. Before buying the leather suit, you should try before you buy and find out which protector fits and feels best. At Hein Gericke there are very flat protectors with very low residual energy values.

Breathability denotes the removal of moisture from the inside to the outside. How much water vapour does a material let out? The breathability is displayed In figures by the RET value, whereby RET stands for resistance evaporation transmission. The RET value indicates what resistance a material has to water vapour. The lower the RET value, the less resistance, and the more breathable the fabric, whereby values of less than 6 (highly breathable) to greater than 20 (not breathable) are adequate. Then there is also the MVTR (moisture vapour transmission rate) value. In this case, the higher the better. The measurement is g / m² / 24hr, i.e. grams per square meter in 24 hours. Better models have a value of 10000 - 20000, GORE-TEX ® Pro Shell, for example, actually has a value of 40,000 g / m² / 24hr. What do we get from breathable clothing? When we move, we sweat and lose, depending on the effort, sometimes up to one litre of fluid per hour. We clearly do not really feel comfortable if this moisture is caught in clothing. Everybody will know the feeling of damp clothes that stick to the body, which is not only unpleasant but can also lead to colds. However, If the fluid is removed and channelled out, during exercise for example, the dry feel to the skin is preserved and the body temperature remains balanced.

A robust and durable leather. Porous structure, i.e. with an uncoated surface, so this leather is comfortably warm to the touch and the beautiful structure is an excellent advantage. However, the leather is quite susceptible to staining. If the buff leather is refined, it is also called nubuck leather.

A circumferential zip that connects the jacket and trousers. Thus, in a crash they cannot slide apart, but the continuous protection is maintained. Many Hein Gericke products are equipped with such a zip and can be combined with each other.

Sweating is the body’s natural air conditioning. The body sweats to ensure a cooling effect at increased body temperatures, e.g. through exercise. Sweating is therefore vital, but too much sweat is unpleasant. The feeling of damp clothes on the skin is especially uncomfortable, it can even lead to hypothermia in conjunction with wind or drafts. Coolmax ® removes moisture from the skin and channels it to the surface of the fabric, where it evaporates. This means that the fabric dries faster than other materials, e.g. Cotton. The special fibres of Coolmax ® fabric are also very breathable, so they make for excellent thermal regulation even when wet. The energy balance is optimised and performance is maintained longer. You keep a cooler head on the motorcycle when you lose less liquid and your ability to concentrate remains constant. Treat yourself to Coolmax ®, a high-tech material that was originally developed for professional athletes, to make your everyday motorcycle life a little more comfortable!

A particularly resistant fibre from DuPont ®. Cordura ® is a highly abrasion-resistant fabric - 4 times stronger than regular nylon and even 20 times stronger than cotton. The slightly rough surface of the fabric is typical. The melting point of Cordura ® is 210 ° C. Cordura ® fabrics are tested throughout the world under extreme conditions and this knowledge is incorporated into each Cordura ® product. In addition, Cordura ® products are easy to clean and stain-resistant. No wonder they are used in all areas, in which the material has to withstand extreme conditions: Cordura ® is used for military and work clothing, luggage and backpacks, shoes and of course for motorcycle apparel.

It has a smooth surface and high firmness. Therefore, most Hein Gericke leather products are made of cowhide. Mostly it is used in a thickness from 1.1 to 1.4 mm.

Unit of measurement (D or Den) for the thread weight in grams for 9000 m thread length. A 500D Cordura ® fabric therefore consists of a thread that weighs 500 grams for a thread length of 9000 metres. Meanwhile, the denier unit of measurement has been replaced by the "tex", but the "Den" is still in use. A pair of tights that is tagged with "40 den" is made from a thread, of which 9000 metres weighs 40g.

Flexothane ® is a knitted fabric with a polyurethane coating. A waterproof, windproof and breathable material that we process at Hein Gericke in the production of rainwear. Its exceptional properties: it is extremely elastic and yet still thick. You stay dry from the inside due to the breathability. The knitted fabric is comfortable and snug inside. Flexothane ® is very durable and tear resistant, which makes it a very long lasting material that you can always throw in the washing machine without losing its water repellency. The smooth exterior of the PU-coated surface can easily be cleaned without a washing machine. Of course, the material is resistant to various types of oil based products, petrol, diesel, grease, etc ...

Do you not know how cold it will be on the road? Would you like apparel that can adapt to different temperatures? Here you go: GORE-TEX ® AIRVANTAGE technology has been created precisely for these needs. How does this intelligent thermal insulation work? By means of a substance that weighs nothing, costs nothing and is available everywhere: air. Air is a perfect cold-blocker and insulates excellently. The AIRVANTAGE ® air chamber system, developed by W.L. Gore & Associates, takes advantage of these properties. It provides quick and individual adaptation to the outside temperature. Air is blown through a valve into the air chambers in the AIRVANTAGE ® apparel. The insulating effect is immediately enhanced and you become warmer. A huge advantage of AIRVANTAGE ® system: it is instantly adaptable, anywhere, by you. This means that when you are moving and you become warmer, you can deflate the air chambers until you reach a comfortable temperature. It could not be easier or more effective. The AIRVANTAGE ® thermal insulation is, of course, breathable. On one hand, the air chambers keep the air space on the inside, but on the other hand, they allow moisture to escape to the outside, so you will always feel dry and warm.

A 3 layer laminate made of a polyamide lining, developed by W.L. Gore & Associates, a breathable membrane, a tear-resistant fabric made of aramid fibres and an outer shell made from Cordura. The aramid fibres ensure extreme tear resistance - not only ideal for vulnerable areas of motorcycle apparel. The material is completely waterproof, windproof and very breathable. All-round protection with guaranteed warmth!

LockOut ™ Closure is a wear-free, toothless system that consists of two double-channel polymer strips, which are connected together during closing by means of a metal zip. Hence, Jamming, rigid handling and water penetration are a thing of the past. Lockout ™ Closure is completely waterproof and does not require bulky covering. And on top of that, it has an attractive appearance. There is a video on YouTube for handling LockOut™ Closure

Motorcycle riding in any weather! Permanently windproof, waterproof and breathable. A high-tech material that brings you one thing: very high wearing comfort and durable protection from bad weather. Micro pores allow the vaporised sweat out, while the rain is kept out. Available in 2 or 3 layer and Z liner constructions: The 2 layer construction is soft and quiet, the 3 layer construction offers great durability. This technology is also compatible with other Gore ® technology such as AIRVANTAGE ®.

Designed for high-performance: GORE-TEX ® Pro Shell material is extremely durable, built to last under extreme stress. It is, of course, breathable and permanently windproof and waterproof. Manufactured from the most tear and abrasion resistant materials, the GORE-TEX ® Pro Shell defies even the harshest conditions. The additional convenience: Compared to traditional GORE-TEX ® laminates, this membrane shows a 25% increase in breathability.

A sleeve developed by W.L. Gore & Associates, which is made completely waterproof by a special labyrinth system and an elastic cord.

Dry hands while motorcycle riding, without losing grip through the rain overcoat? X-TRAFIT ™ technology meets all of the requirements for a perfect glove: tactility, good grip feeling, waterproof and breathable. The inner lining, the GORE-TEX ® membrane and the outer material are combined together by an innovative technology: the comfort of three layers with a grip feeling as if there is only one level. The face material can hardly absorb due to the connection of the layers, the glove remains drier overall.

A particularly lightweight back protector in a sandwich construction with a damping core made of expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam ®). The protector is not sensitive to temperature and does not absorb moisture. For safety reasons we recommend that you replace the protector after a fall, as the damping core may be damaged, even if it is not visible from the outside.

A particularly lightweight back protector protector made from the innovative protector material of Astron. The protector combines a high level of protection with optimum comfort. Unlike conventional protectors, the level of protection is maintained even after repeated impacts.

A highly flexible, comfortable protector with excellent damping properties. It reaches a value of 24.5 KN residual energy, due to a special elastomer, which is significantly below the standard value, required by the norm, of 35 KN. With a height of only 6 mm, the protector is significantly flatter than most other products on the market. Air can circulate freely under the protector due to the dome cell structure.

A particularly lightweight protector in a sandwich construction: the damping core, made of expanded polystyrene, is located between two layers of soft polyethylene foam. The protector is not sensitive to temperature and does not absorb moisture. For safety reasons we recommend that you replace the protector after a fall, as the damping core may be damaged, even if it is not visible from the outside.

The same material and construction as Hiprotec ® comfort - but with even better damping. The low height of 12 mm reaches an damping value of only 19.6 KN pursuant to EN 162 1-1. It is one of the best protectors ever!

Water repellent finish, water absorption is effectively reduced.

It is rigorously tested internationally: To test the impermeability, the test material is exposed high water pressure with a special testing device. The higher the pressure value, the tighter the material holds. According to the European Standard EN 343:2003 (“Protection against rain”) a product with a water column of 800 mm “impermeable (class 2)” and from 1300 mm “impermeable (class 3)”. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) in St. Gallen in Switzerland assumes that a functional material is impermeable at a water column of 4,000 mm. In addition to this laboratory test, simulation tests are carried out in which a test dummy is exposed to rain and wind. Sensors determine if there are leaks in the clothing.

Impregnation means to protect a fabric from moisture. During impregnation, a substance - such as 3M Scotchgard ™ - encloses the individual fibres, without having to bond the surface. The material becomes water resistant, but still remains breathable. It is especially important for motorcyclists to keep dry from head to toe. Wet motorcycle apparel and wind will cool down the body of the motorcyclist very quickly and wet clothing also becomes very heavy. Therefore, motorcycle apparel is impregnated to increase its water protection and its resistance to any weather conditions. Impregnated clothing often looks new for longer, because impregnation can also protect against fading. However, impregnation loses its effect after some time - for example through washing. Therefore, one should treat the product with a non-silicone impregnation spray on a regular basis, or have it impregnated by a cleaning company!

Impregnation means to protect a fabric from moisture. During impregnation, a substance - such as 3M Scotchgard ™ - encloses the individual fibres, without having to bond the surface. The material becomes water resistant, but still remains breathable. It is especially important for motorcyclists to keep dry from head to toe. Wet motorcycle apparel and wind will cool down the body of the motorcyclist very quickly and wet clothing also becomes very heavy. Therefore, motorcycle apparel is impregnated to increase its water protection and its resistance to any weather conditions. Impregnated clothing often looks new for longer, because impregnation can also protect against fading. However, impregnation loses its effect after some time - for example through washing. Therefore, one should treat the product with a non-silicone impregnation spray on a regular basis, or have it impregnated by a cleaning company!

In the cold season, when the wind tugs at you on the motorcycle, you need it urgently: insulation. It ensures that you do not give off too much body heat to the environment but retain as much heat as possible on the body. A substance that insulates brilliantly and is free of charge, is air. You would therefore wear several layers of clothes, between which the air cushions insulate further. But there are, of course, solid substances used in insulation, e.g. polyester-based cotton-like fleece, which is often found in the lining of clothing, gloves and boots. For the insulation of clothing, Hein Gericke uses Thermolite ® from DuPont ®, and primarily Thinsulate ®. from 3M™ for the insulation of glove products. These brand fleece are made of very thin fibres that retain body heat very well through their large surface area. High-quality insulation maintains its properties even after frequent washing without clumping.

Visually, it is virtually indistinguishable from cowhide, but it is considered to be several times more tear resistant: Kangaroo leather is in great demand as a material for suits, gloves and shoes. It is extremely tough and durable, yet soft and elastic. This leather provides outstanding protection at a low intensity through its very fine and closely connected fibres. As a result of the lower material thickness, clothing made from kangaroo leather is more comfortable than clothing made from thick leather. Kangaroo also absorbs much less water, so it is also often used for gloves, where it ensures a dry grip even when wet.

Professional material for all motorcyclists. Originally developed for motor racing, this extremely protective fabric has made its way into everyday motorcycle apparel. Virtually indestructible aramid fibres, more precisely: Kevlar ® from Du Pont ®, strengthen the fabric and thereby make it extremely tear and abrasion resistant. Its durability, heat resistance, tear resistance and not least high wearing comfort make this material so attractive as a base or edging for motorcycle apparel. Various coatings and finishes make Keprotec ® a versatile material that meets the highest standards.

A highly tear resistant aramid fibre from Du Pont ®, which is used as sewing thread or in fabrics. At the same weight Kevlar ® is 5 times more tear resistant than steel. KEVLAR ® is heat resistant and up to 180 ° C it can retain almost all of the properties that it has at room temperature. KEVLAR ® does not melt, and it only begins to char at above 425 ° C. The enormous strength and toughness at the low weight makes KEVLAR ® one of the most extraordinary currently processed fibres. Therefore, bulletproof vests, for example, are made of KEVLAR ®, but KEVLAR ® is also used in anchoring cables for drilling platforms. At Hein Gericke you will find KEVLAR ® in gloves, helmets and clothing.

Textile laminates are available at Hein Gericke, mainly in connection with GORE-TEX ® clothing. Laminates consist of several layers of fabric that fulfil different functions and combine the properties of the raw materials through the lamination process. The connection between the layers (fabric, film, other materials are also conceivable) is flat and firmly bonded. The layers are bonded or fused on specific machines. Hence, The benefits of strong, tear resistant fabric can be complemented, for example by a breathable membrane for water and wind resistance. Therefore, the best known textile laminates can also be found in functional clothing, e.g. GORE-TEX ® PRO SHELL. At Hein Gericke we use textile laminates to make weather resistant, durable motorcycle apparel that meets the highest standards of functionality and safety.

Tanned and thereby permanently preserved animal hide. Leather consists of fine fibres that are connected together but still let air through. The top layer is very dense and resistant (full-grain leather). For lower grade leather, the hide is broken down and the missing top layer replaced by an embossing (split leather). These types of leather are harder to the touch and less tear resistant. Note: There is a risk with dyed leather that the colour rubs off on clothing worn underneath, as dyes can be washed out of the leather fibre structure in heavy rain or perspiration.

Leather care is important so that it lasts for a long time: Always follow the maintenance advice on the clothing and never dry leather at high heat. Take the protectors out of the clothing before cleaning. What about suede and nubuck leather? Simply wipe with a paper towel in order to roughen greasy surfaces again. Then impregnate with a suitable spray. Never treat suede and nubuck leather with oil based products! Wipe smooth leather / nappa leather with a wet cloth or treat with leather cleaner if leather is very dirty. Then impregnate with a leather care lotion or leather grease. You can obtain suitable care products in all Hein Gericke stores.

A biker's best friend! At Hein Gericke they come in different cuts and qualities. Note when buying: the fibre structure of the leather loosens through wearing, the trousers stretch and become softer with time. Leather trousers are usually produced in standard lengths and in some circumstances may be cut to length.

Being outside on the road, even going new ways, don’t be disturbed by the wind and weather - true outdoor enthusiasts need clothing that is resistant to dirt and stains and highly water repellent. Clothing with nanotechnology for example. Nanotechnology takes inspiration from nature: dirt does not stick to the leaves of some plants, because their surface is too finely structured, the dirt is washed off easily when it rains. This natural self-cleaning effect is transferred by means of nanotechnology to textile surfaces. The result is NanoSphere ® - a textile finishing, which makes it difficult for moisture and stains on the clothes. The nanoparticles form a fine structure on the textile, so that substances such as water, oil, dirt simply roll off. Any residue can be rinsed off easily. NanoSphere ® is abrasion resistant, and is therefore retained even under high stress and frequent washing. The breathability of the clothing does not thereby become limited.

Outdated term for untreated leather. The structure is made more regular and the leather is made softer through a refining process.

A corrosion resistant metal coating on buttons, zips, etc. Can provoke allergies and may not therefore, under EU directives, come into contact with skin. Hein Gericke ensures this through regular checks!

It has the typical velvety, slightly roughened surface because the top of the dermis (hair or grain side) is lightly abraded. Over time, nubuck leather gets a nice patina and a partial gloss.

Originally the registered trade name of Du Pont ®. Today it is a synonym / a name for polyamide fabric.

Oxford Nylon is more durable than normal nylon. A durable polyamide fabric with a simple weave structure and a slight surface gloss. Furnished with a waterproof coating, Oxford Nylon is particularly suitable for rainwear.

A substance that is used for the preservation of leather hides and textiles. The PCP content in clothing may not exceed the permissible limit of 5 mg / kg. Hein Gericke does without the use of PCP.

A very high quality leather, usually from the hair sheep (cross between goat and sheep's wool), but also from goat leather. A special tanning process makes Pittards leather so ingenious: It is water resistant, sweat resistant, breathable, it does not discolour and it is soft and supple after drying. Hein Gericke uses Pittards leather especially in the production of gloves.

Elements that are used in the clothing to protect the most vulnerable parts of the body, e.g. Shoulder, elbow, back, hips and knees from injury in falls. A good protector must be able to shield the body from the forces acting on it from a fall. The European standard EN 162 1-1 stipulates the minimum sizes, damping properties and a test in which a 5 kg weight falls from a height of one metre on to the protector. The energy remaining under the protector may not exceed 35 KN. These tests are of course gray theory, but nevertheless offer an indication of the effectiveness of a protector. In practice, other factors are crucial for the actual protective effect, especially the correct fit of the protectors. A protector that is not correctly placed over the joint to be protected, or that slips in a fall, may even lead to injuries. Protectors are included In most deliveries for Hein Gericke motorcycle jackets, trousers and suits. Where they are missing, you will find protector pockets for the purpose of retrofitting protectors. Note: Remove protectors from the clothing before washing or cleaning to avoid damage!

To increase the tear resistance, a "grid" of strong threads is woven into the fabric at regular intervals, which prevents the tearing of the fabric. In most cases, this fabric consists of polyamide, i.e. nylon threads, aramid or polyester may also be processed into ripstop. Due to its good weight / stability ratio, ripstop is used e.g. for kites, parachutes or sails, but also in motorcycle apparel and accessories, this technique is used when good tear resistance is important.

Extra Protection - developed exclusively by Hein Gericke: a particularly elaborate seam finish, whereby the material, in addition to the externally visible seam, is held together by an additional hidden seam. If in a fall, the first outer seam frays and opens, the second hidden seam holds the clothing together.

These protectors are a new generation of body armour systems. They offer many advantages: the high elasticity of movement brings excellent wearing comfort, good damping values for high safety, low weight, good dimensional stability and ergonomic design that offers maximum protection during a crash. Thanks to thought out damping reserves, the damping capacity increases in proportion to the applied speed and power. I.e.: the protector behaves softly for a slowly increasing load, for example, if you were to kneel on the floor with knee protectors. However, for a quick impact, the resistance in the protector increases with the increasing speed.

A particularly durable fabric with a very high melting point of 290 ° C - for use in the production of motorcycle apparel. Specific net structures provide ventilation with good protection. The material is simultaneously much more wear resistant and tear resistant, through the combination of Cordura ® and Dynafil TS 70 ® fibres, than conventional nylon fabric. High-tech to wear! This fabric not only withstands heavy use, but feels comfortable and looks good too. No wonder it is a popular material for clothing or luggage.

High-tech from the Swiss company Schoeller, developed for NASA, has now arrived in everyday life, especially in weather protective clothing. schoeller ®-PCM ™ actively balances temperatures that are too warm and too cold and thus provides personal comfortable acclimatisation. Countless microcapsules in the fabric are filled with PCM (Phase Change Material). This will change depending on the temperature of its aggregate state: If it is warm, the PCM becomes liquid, the heat is stored. If it is cold, the PCM becomes compact and gives off the stored heat again. The body is thus protected from overheating In excessive heat, and the body is kept warm in low ambient temperature and for longer periods of rest. In addition to its long-lasting temperature balancing function, fabrics with schoeller ®-PCM ™ are highly breathable and regulate moisture. Of course, clothes with Schoeller ®-PCM ™ are washable, cleanable and weather resistant.

Retro reflection is the technology behind 3M ™ Scotchlite ™ reflective material. Here, a beam of light hits the material and is reflected back in the direction from which it came. A motorcyclist, who has, for example elements of this material attached to their clothing, can be identified at a distance of up to 180 m when it is illuminated by a car headlight.

A super polyester thread produced in Germany by the Amann Group. Extremely tear and abrasion resistant - with minimal elongation. Hein Gericke sews this thread into very high quality leather clothing and textile clothing.

It is important to Hein Gericke. Your satisfaction is our top priority, no matter whether you are shopping in our stores, via the online store or ordering by phone. We always have competent staff on hand to advise you. Most of our salespeople are motorcyclists themselves and our hardest testers. They obviously use many of our products every day and can pass on their first hand experiences to you. Even if you are shopping from home, with our e-mail support and a hotline we can be contacted from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The fact that we deliver your order as quickly as possible goes without saying, and usually when the goods in the warehouse are in stock we will ship within 24 hours. The fact that you can return any products that you do not like within 28 days, without giving reasons, is of course part of the service.

A high-performance membrane that makes textile clothing and leather clothing breathable, windproof and 100% waterproof. sheltex ® is processed as a Z liner or processed as a coating in clothing, boots and gloves, and it creates a good climate between the skin and clothing - even in bad weather.

Be on the safe side! This elastic belt extends between the legs and connects the front and back of the jacket. During a fall, it prevents them from sliding up.

They are offered in various processing methods and qualities. The simplest variant is an elastic fabric with a roughened inner surface that has fine loops or other three-dimensional structures. The higher value technical and functional qualities usually have a smoother outside and provided with fleece on the inside. At this quality, wind resistance, breathability and water resistance are significantly better. Soft shells are not suitable for very wet weather or the extreme cold.

To produce this leather, the fibrous back of the dermis is ground until it gets to the typical short-grain, slightly rough surface. Suede is particularly suitable for fashionable clothing or jeans.

It consists of textured polyamide fibres. The surface is softer and more voluminous than conventional nylon fabrics, because the really smooth fibre is exaggerated by the effects of steam and hot air and becomes permanently curled.

It is important so that it lasts longer: Always follow the maintenance advice in the clothing, take protectors out of the clothes before cleaning and close all Velcro fasteners and zips before washing so that they cannot snag the textile threads. Equally important: only use a suitable mild detergent for waterproof and breathable membranes like GORE-TEX ® or sheltex ®. There is special maintenance products for membrane clothing in Hein Gericke stores! Fabric softeners are taboo, because the function of the membrane can thereby be diminished. Finally, membrane clothing should be periodically impregnated after washing or cleaning. There is more information on GORE-TEX ® product care online at www.gore-tex.com

In the summer, some bikers have nothing else on their skin other than leather. But if the sun is burning in the sky, it can actually be uncomfortably hot in a black leather suit. Therefore, there is now leather with TFL COOL SYSTEM ®, a leather with a solar reflective effect. This means that despite the dark surface, 80% of the light energy is reflected rather than absorbed. This heat conversion corresponds to that of a a bright surface. What this means for you: it means that your suit does not heat up like normal black leather, lower temperatures up to 25 ° C prevail at the surface. You sweat less, lose less liquid and therefore stay physically fit! Not only will you last longer, your suit is also more resilient: The material is protected and ages more slowly through the TFL COOL finishing, your suit will stay “like new” for longer. Maintenance is straightforward and principally as simple as leather: Use leather grease, leather lotion or leather care spray. Just make sure that the care product does not contain colour pigments but is colourless. If the surface was covered with colour pigments, the reflecting and cooling effect would be nullified.

This stands for fabrics made of high-tech hollow polyester fibres from Du Pont ®. Thermolite ® provides high thermal insulation with low weight, efficient moisture removal as well as freedom of movement and comfort. This material insulates even when wet. The moisture that forms on the skin, is quickly channelled to the outside. The larger surface of the hollow fibres ensures rapid evaporation.

More fibres per square centimetre! The microfibres in Thinsulate are much finer than other fibres. Therefore, they "catch" more air in less space. And the more air a material stores in a given area, the higher the insulation value. More body heat will also be reflected by the greater amount of fibres. Thinsulate ™ is a very thin insulating material that is also breathable, moisture resistant, washable and cleanable. At the same thickness, Thinsulate ™ provides nearly twice as much heat as other common insulation materials. The fibres absorb less than 1% of their weight in water - the insulation dries quickly and stays in shape. This means more comfort and freedom of movement for you.

Inspired by nature: Velcro. The Swiss engineer de Mestral developed the textile fastening with opposing hooks after he observed how burrs (seeds of burdock) always got caught in the fur of his dogs on walks. Meanwhile, it is impossible to imagine everyday life without Velcro: It is found in clothing as well as boots, gloves and bags. Clothing can be individually customised thanks to Velcro, these hook and loop fastenings can be opened and closed again quickly and often. Note: When washing or cleaning all Velcro fastenings must be closed, as it would damage the fabric.

Hein Gericke offers two years warranty from the date of purchase on material defects and manufacturing errors for apparel products. Products that have already been put to use will be repaired or replaced under warranty depending upon circumstances. Our general terms and conditions apply.

This unit of measurement provides information on the density of technical fabrics. The water column indicates how much water can be loaded onto the fabric before it allows moisture through. A one metre water column is equivalent to about 0.1 bar.

When wind hits the body through clothing, one feels temperatures lower than they actually are. There are various formulas for the calculation, tables, or nomograms (a type of diagram). The problem is that the different calculation methods do not show consistent results, or that the assignment of finding a general statement for something as unique as temperature sensitivity is very difficult. A number of factors play a role, through to the properties of the body's temperature regulation, which varies from person to person. Therefore, the simple formula is sufficient for motorcyclists: The faster the colder, which everyone has experienced firsthand. How much you must protect yourself from the wind chill effect depends, of course, entirely on your personal sense of temperature. The wind chill effect often leads to excessive loss of body heat in the area of kidneys or neck, even in temperatures above 0° C. For this purpose, Hein Gericke has cosy kidney belts, and collars for the neck, neck ruffs and shawls from Windstopper ®, Fleece, COOLMAX ® and other materials.

Absolute wind resistance and maximum breathability. The WINDSTOPPER ® membrane is ultra light, ultra thin and extremely heat resistant. 1.4 billion (!!) pores per square centimetre guarantee breathability, the pores are so microscopically small that the wind stays out. With a thermal regulation effect for a sustained comfortable acclimatisation. This membrane is connected with different materials in the production of WINDSTOPPER ® laminates, depending on the application. Materials are termed absolutely wind resistant if they let in no more than 11 litres of air per square metre per second. WINDSTOPPER ® laminates only have a permeability of a maximum of 5 litres of air. Thus, the wind chill effect is effectively eliminated.

The term for a typical method of processing membranes. The membrane is mounted loosely between the inner lining and outer material of the clothing. All Z liner seams are sealed until waterproof with a sealing tape. The thin membrane is very well protected through this design principle and there are fewer seams, which could leak.