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Drop Liner Membrane Motorcycle Jackets

There are three types of construction for a waterproof, motorcycle jacket. 'Drop-liner', 'laminated jacket' and 'removable liner'.
 
In a drop-liner garment, the membrane hangs independently inside the outer, protective layer. It is not removable, even though many people assume that the 'drop' nomenclature means that it can be dropped out of the jacket. This is incorrect; the membrane is fixed.
 
Drop-liner jackets will keep you dry, and are totally reliable. They normally offer better value than laminated jackets, they are more comfortable, are warmer in the winter, and cooler in hot weather.
 
The downside of a drop-liner jacket is that, in heavy and prolonged rain, water can pass through the outer fabric, and sit between the outer material and the membrane. In certain conditions, this accumulation of moisture can cause a rider to feel cold, because we lose body heat 20 times faster through a wet environment than through a dry one. This phenomenon is known as 'wetting out'; the other issue when this happens is that a jacket can take a long time to dry out.
 
But few of us ride in situations where 'wetting out' will occur. Which is why we are of the view that, for most motorcyclists, a drop-liner jacket is the best solution.
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Verified customer reviews for Drop Liner Membrane Motorcycle Jackets

Halvarssons Racken leather jacket in black

Cliff: Best Leather Jacket

Ive been riding bikes for a very long time. I ride all year round and all over the world. This jacket is by far one of the best Ive had. Ive just come back from 3500 trip all over europe, riding in all weathers. Even in very heavy rain it never let me down. Beautiful made. Very happy and with the service I recived.

Halvarssons ladies Vinvallen jacket in black

Rodders: comfy

Like the trousers this jacket does what the label says. Ive been out in the cold wind and rain and stayed dry and warm. Was out in the heat today and was very comfortable, didnt sweat in this heat with the jacket on, took out the liner and was just perfect.... Halverson for me all the way as their clothing is always comfortable. I got alpine gortex before trying this suit but found they didnt fit well on my female body and they were stiff and uncomfortable. I can honestly say all clothing i have for my bike is mainly Halverson and have no complaints about them at all. A lot of bike gear for women just dont fit well. Halverson ladies selection does !!!

Belstaff Crosby jacket in black

Geoff: Heritage

Like the above reviewer, my first Belstaff was the Trialmaster that in 1968 cost my generous Dad around 40 quid. It was heavily advertised in the bike media by the living legend Sammy Miller. I froze my nethers off during my winter commuting to college in Wigan, grim at the best of times, but although my 16 year old self never understood layering, the elements never got through that waxed exterior. 58 years later inflation has nudged the price up a touch, but the quality and style is still there in the Crosby. So well made, so stylish, my wife loves it so much I expect she'll get one. There's good standard D30 armour and with my WarmSafe electric liner jacket, its good for all seasons. Great service from Motolegends as usual and I snapped this up in a discounted sale. Trivia note I normally go for an XL as Im a 42 chest and a proportionate 62 but that was not the best fit for me across the shoulders. The swap for a 2XL took a matter of days - perfect.