Top 10 textile trousers From the votes of 12,000 readers, here are your top 10 textile trousers. Save cash on motorcycle trousers 1. Alpinestars ST-5 Drystar, RRP: £179.99MCN Shop best price: £179.99 from Midlands SuperbikesThe ST-5 is Alpinestars’ leading textile jean. They’re made from tear resistant 660D ‘Taslon’, which is a form of coated nylon. It has an Alpinestars Drystar waterproof and breathable internal membrane, a multi-stitched main seam construction and removable thermal lining.MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  80%Comfort 77%Fit  80%Looks  74%Quality  83% 2. Rukka Unit GTX, RRP: £339.99MCN Shop best price: £339.99 +£4.99 from M&PMade from cordura 500, Rukka’s Unit trousers have soft CE-approved armour as well as additional layers of cordura in the ‘crash’ zones. They have Gore-Tex Performance Z-liners claimed to guarantee lasting breathability as well as being wind and waterproof, while their removable thermal linings provide additional insulation if required.

MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  80%Comfort 80%Fit  80%Looks  69%Quality  80% 3. RST Rift, RRP: £89.99MCN Shop best price: £89.99 from Midlands SuperbikesThe Rift trouser is made up of an outer mix of 600D polyester and 1680D ballistic nylon. They have Knox armour at the knees, air intakes on the front of the jean and extractors at the back and a waterproof and breathable membrane. There are no zips at the ankles for reasons of riding comfort.MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  76%Comfort 77%Fit  75%Looks  75%Quality  76%motorbike shop in redditch 4. Frank Thomas Raptor, RRP: £129.99MCN Shop best price: N/AThe outer construction of these Raptor trousers is an abrasion resistant mix of nylon and polyester with ballistic nylon sections. ural motorcycle for sale michigan

It has a breathable and waterproof liner, CE approved armour at the knees, a fully detachable thermal liner, reflective piping and an airflow system.MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  76%Comfort 77%Fit  76%Looks  75%Quality  75% 5. RST Paragon, RRP: £139.99MCN Shop best price: £139.99 from the Sports Bike ShopThe Paragon is a mix of 600D polyester and 1680D ballistic nylon. It has Knox armour at the knees, a touring cut for comfort, front air intakes and a waterproof zipper, reflective piping, a removable quilted liner and a waterproof and breathable membrane. 395 cc motorcycle for saleMCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  75%Comfort 75%Fit  71%Looks  76%Quality  78%harley davidson motorcycles for sale memphis tn 6. Ixon Climber, RRP: £98.99MCN Shop best price: £98.99 +£5P&P from The BikerStoreThe Climber has a removable winter lining, adjustable belt fastener at the waist, foam padding on the hips and on the rear of the pants, Velcro adjustment on the cuffs, stretch panels at the knees and reflective piping all round the garment for improved safety whilst riding at night. best motorbike textile trousers

MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  75%Comfort 78%Fit  78%Looks  67%Quality  75% 7. Buffalo Phantom, RRP: £69.99MCN Shop best price: £69.99 +£4.99P&P from Busters Accessories Buffalo claim this is a 100% waterproof pair of riding pants. They have an insulating liner, an elasticised waistband for closer fit and comfort, a zipped gusset at the ankles and an outer made entirely of heavy-duty tear-resistant nylon. MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  72%Comfort 76%Fit  72%Looks  56%Quality  68%salem ma motorcycle ride 2014 8. Spada Milan, RRP: £49.95MCN Shop best price: £44.95 +£2.99P&P from The BikerStoreThe Milan textile trousers are claimed to be 100% breathable and waterproof. They have a fixed quilted thermal lining, CE approved armour fitted at the knees, an elasticised waistband, two outer pockets and a zip and Velcro closure. MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  72%Comfort 74%Fit  71%Looks  70%Quality  73%

9. Buffalo Imola, RRP: £54.99 MCN Shop best price: £39.99 +£4.99P&P from M&PThe Imola is a claimed waterproof textile trouser with a heavy-duty 100% polyester outer. It has reflective detailing, a thermo insulated liner, a waterproof membrane. CE armour fitted at the knees and a thermal liner that can be zipped out. The waist fastener is a Velcro half belt.MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  69%Comfort 68%Fit  68%Looks  63%Quality  65% 10. Duchini Airstream, RRP: £69.98MCN Shop best price: £69.99 +£4.99P&P from Busters AccessoriesThis is more of a summer jean to go with the Airstream jacket, thanks to mesh panels. The jeans do have CE armour fitted to the knees, a claimed 100% abrasion-resistant polyester outer, elasticised panels behind the knees for comfort, reflective piping and a connection zipper to a jacket.MCN Biking Britain Survey resultsOverall  68%Comfort 80%Fit  76%Looks  72% Top 10 textile jackets When it comes to practicality textile suits are king.

They're the best way to stay warm, protected and dry throughout the year, and excel in winter. The key to a good textile suit is layers. The ideal suit will have a waterproof (ideally GoreTex) layer, a durable outer layer for protection and a thermal lining to keep you warm when temperatures drop. Ideally the top and bottom halves of the suit will zip together to create a tight seal that keeps the worst of the weather out. Allow room for extra layers if necessary, but remember a tighter fit will be warmer. Listed below are our top 10 textile jackets suitable for all budgets. Rukka make some of the best textile gear on the market and their Armaxion jacket is no different. The Armaxion features a GoreTex construction, and protection is provided by D3O. If your budget can stretch to a Rukka suit you won't be disappointed. Dane Torben GoreTex Pro, £649.99 Dane are a new name in UK motorcycling, but they've already got a good reputation thanks to their solid products.

The Torben jacket is waterproof, windproof, and breathable - perfectly suited to British weather. Instead of GoreTex, waterproofing is taken care of by a Dryway Plus membrane which will keep you dry in all but the very worst rain. There's bags of adjustability in the jacket to tailor the fit and keep you warm. Rev'it Neptune GTX, £399.99 The Neptune GTX is a true four-season jacket, with a removable GoreTex waterproof layer and vents on the chest, back and arms for summer. For winter there's also a removable thermal lining. The first short jacket on the list, but the Furygan Defender still comes with a removable waterproof and thermal lining. Being a short jacket the Furygan looks much more stylish than long, commuter-focused jackets, so you won't look out of place out and about. At this price point GoreTex is a rarity, and in the case of the Held Zorro water and windproofing are taken care of by a Humax-Z lining which is also breathable. There are also reflective sections to keep you visible in the dark.

Armour at the elbows and shoulders is CE approved, while the Hipora lining is both waterproof and breathable. The Montreal also features an under-the-helmet rain hood to stop water running down the back of your neck. RST Blade Sport, £123.49 The Blade Sport is a short, sport-styled jacket much like the Furygan Defender. Its Ballistic 1660 and Matex panels are stitched double and triple stitched together with bonded nylon stitching. The thermal lining is removable, as waterproofing is taken care of by the Sinaqua membrane. This offering from Spada features CE-approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, is waterproof, breathable, and has a removable thermal lining. A storm flap over the front zip helps keep water at bay. Alpinestars Andes Drystar, £179.99 The Andes is another good choice for year-round riding in unpredictable condition thanks to the waterproof Drystar membrane, removable thermal lining and shoulder vents. There's CE-approved armour in the shoulders and elbows, as well as pockets for chest and back protectors.