Gericke

Since 1970 Hein Gericke has been a pioneering leader in high performance street apparel. For over 25 years Hein Gericke has offered their motorcycle apparel to motorcyce enthusiasts across the United States and has gained a large and almost cult-like following due to the blending of European design and technology with American fit and patented features.

In the new millennium, Hein Gericke now has evolved into simply "Gericke."

The new Gericke collection of Sport/ Performance street apparel features bright colors, patented features, unique fabrics such as Gore-Tex, and plenty of "Tribal" attitude. Gericke is Faster.

The Gericke line includes high performance motorycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots with a style and design that no one can match at a discount price.

Gericke is a well known brand that makes motorcycle riders have that high tech look and feel.

Gericke Jackets

Urban Warrior, Edge Nylon Mesh Jacket, Spider Jacket, Urban Racer Jacket, HT Tribal Jacket

Featured in the Gericke Motorcycle Jackets are:
CE-Certified: The CE is the standardization body made up of European nations setting standards for transportation. This is like the United States' DOT certification. The U.S. does not address standards for clothing as does the CE.

Core-Comp(TM) Armor: A new articulating armor system which is engineered and constructed similar to a helmet liner of compressed polystyrene pellets. Core-Comp is so light, riders don¹t know it¹s there and it absorbs an incredible amount of impact. IFW suggests replacing it after any ³compressing² of the armor is experienced.

EVA Foam: A lightweight closed-cell plastic foam material that provides good shock resistance. Five-ply Nylon Thread: This thread cannot be broken nearly as easily as the cheaper cotton thread. FIRSTGEAR uses the best five-ply nylon thread available.

High-Visibility: Being seen by other motorists is an essential part of motorcycle safety. That is why we use genuine 3M(TM) Scotchlite(TM) reflective materials in various strategic locations on many of our styles for improved night visibility.

Hypertex(TM): High-performance textile riding garments that use any number of technical abrasion resistant synthetic materials such as Koslan, Cordura® and Dynax.

Insulated Liner: Removable liners in either jackets or pants that have thermal insulation material to keep a rider warm in cold weather yet can be removed for warm weather comfort.

Leather-Tex(TM): A lightweight but strong combination of Hypertex nylon and full-weight leather that provides maximum abrasion protection and flexibility.

Safe-Stich(TM): An overlock stitch technique that sews two panels together and then requires a second fold and additional stitch. This gives the seam an extra level of strength in abrasion situations that a simpler and cheaper sewing technique would not provide.

Sheltex(TM): A waterproof breathable membrane that is either hung between an outer shell of nylon and an inner liner or bonded to the backside of the garment¹s external shell for manufacturing efficiency in some cases.

Skiving: A quality process shaves down the raw edges of leather before being sewn so the seam lays flatter and does not leave any raw leather exposed. Skived seams are stronger, lay flatter and shed water better than unskived seams.

Sleeve Vent System (SVS): Allows air to enter the wrist area of a jacket and move up the interior of the sleeves to the upper torso and shoulder area providing a cooling effect. The SVS was developed to supplement the TVS and works particularly well when riding behind a fairing. (U.S. Patent #5,105,477).

Temperfoam(TM): A viso-elastic ³slow recovery² open cell foam that absorbs shock but is very comfortable to wear inside garments.

Top-Grain: The premium top layer of the hide that has the best strength and flexibility compared to the lower ³split² layers.

Torso Vent System (TVS): Torso Ventilation System unzips to reveal perforated leather or nylon panels, front and back, which allow air to pass into the jacket front, circulate around the torso and exit out the back, providing an air-conditioning effect. (U.S. Patent #4,608,715 and Patent #5,845,336).

Gloves: Made with top grain leather or highest quality textile. Designed and fitted for a "faster" lifestyle.

Competition, Tribal, Racer, Vento

Pants

Water-resistant 330 Denier Koslan nylon shell construction
Refelective front piping
Removable CE-approved Core-CompT armor in knees
Sizes: Women's 4-18
Color: Black
1-year limited warranty