Airtex Armored Motorcycle Shirt

$199.00

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CE-Level 2

Back, Shoulders, Elbow

Est. US Delivery: 3-10 business days. Faster times available at checkout.

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90-Day Return/Exchange Policy
1-Year Warranty Coverage

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FABRIC CARE

Armor Care / Installation

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Protection and Comfort:

The Airtex™ – Mesh Armored Motorcycle Shirt is our most popular armored riding shirt and is offered in 10 great stylish colors. The soft, comfortable, stretchy Airtex shirt is a great way to stay cool while keeping your upper body protection close and where it should be. Let the airflow through and feel more confident with the All-Season Airtex™ Armored Riding Shirt.
(Please note Pink, Hot Pink and Purple are clearance items. They do not have the zipper garage at the neck and on M-4XL do not have the additional length.)

Armor:

CE-Level 2 Protection for Back, Shoulders, Elbows and Forearm
Ventilated for maximum airflow
High-performance shock absorption
Soft, flexible—fits the curves of the body
Extremely comfortable
Lightweight and low profile
Tear and break-resistant
Repeat performance (rarely needs replacement after a fall/crash)
Armor Measurements:
– 2 Shoulder Sections (5 in wide x 8 in long for XS-2XL OR 6 in wide x 9 in long for 3XL+) Weight – 2oz each
– 2 Arm/Elbow Sections (5 in wide x 12 in long for XS-2XL) Weight – 3.5oz each
– 1 Back Armor (12.5 in wide x 16.75 in long) Weight – 11oz

Fabric and Design:

Sporty jacket style with checkered flag trim
Convenient full-length front zipper—easy on, easy off
Soft Lycra® and mid-weight mesh construction
Ventilated mesh comfort-great for all seasons

Features:

Air flows freely through the ventilated front, back and arms
Stretchy Lycra® fabric keeps armor in place while giving you great range of motion
Removable armor for easy laundering
Virtually invisible under your favorite clothing
Non-shrink/non-run fabric

Benefits:

Cool and comfortable
Freedom of movement
Unisex design fits both men and women from 2XS-4XL
Lasts for years with proper care
Easy to launder, fast drying

(*Note: Shirt is designed for impact protection, not abrasion resistance. EU Customers)

CUSTOMER REVIEW

Q: What type of protection does this shirt offer me?
A: Our All-Season Airtex Motorcycle Riding Shirt offers reinforced protection on the back and CE-Level 2 protection on the back, shoulders, elbows, forearms and chest. It is a great option for those who ride off-road and want cool, comfortable protection for hot rides.

Q: Is this shirt abrasion-resistant?
A: The main design function of our Airtex Shirt is impact protection. While the armor pieces do offer you some abrasion resistance in a fall, the shirt itself is not reinforced with Kevlar® or Cordura®. Our goal with our shirts is to keep the armor right where you need it, if you need it. The armor stays snug to your body and won’t flop around like other riding shirts / jackets do.

If you are concerned with abrasion resistance try pairing the shirt with a lightweight Kevlar® jacket, sweatshirt or hoodie.

Q: Do you wear a shirt under this shirt?
A: That is a personal choice that we leave up to our customers, but most riders choose to wear an undershirt or t-shirt as a base layer beneath their Airtex for cleanliness, hygiene and modesty reasons. Remember, the shirts are primarily ventilated mesh which is somewhat “see-through.”

Q: I am in between sizes, how do I know which one to choose?
A: Great question. If you are in-between sizes or you are having trouble fitting into our size chart, give us a call 704-663-0351 or email us at bohn@bohnarmor.com. We are more than happy to help. Indicate your waist, inseam, height and weight if you would like.

Another option: Oftentimes customers will order one size fully armored and then a fabric shell in another size and return the fabric shell of the one that does not fit. This saves time and money in the long run should you order the wrong size.

We do ask that you contact us via telephone or email to request an RMA number and let us know which size you are sending back. This helps to expedite your return within our facility.

Q: I want to order for a friend but I am not sure of their size.
A: If you are ordering for a friend, give us a call – 704-663-0351. We can help size that person or you can always opt for a gift certificate.

Follow the steps below to ensure long-lasting wear and care:

Pull the fabric back on the armor pockets to remove the armor. (Note: failure to remove armor may cause damage to the fabric shell.)
Wash fabric shells on a low-temperature setting and gentle cycle or hand wash. Do not dry clean!
White Summer Mesh shirts must be washed with white clothes only or by hand. Discoloration due to washing with colored garments, leaving sunscreen on the garment too long or stains are not warrantied.
We recommend using an activewear detergent when laundering your garments to maintain the integrity of the stretch in the fabric.
Do not wash Bohn fabric shells with items that have Velcro®, hooks or accessories that could catch and snag the fabric or with garments that have not been washed before. White garments such as our summer mesh shirt and white Airtex™ shirts should be washed with white items only or hand washed.
Dry shells at a low temperature or best to just hang them dry.
We recommend removing the armor from your Bohn gear from time to time to clean it as detergent residue, salt (including body salt) and moisture can stick to it and could negatively affect the armor.
Armor pieces should NOT be placed in the washing machine or dryer, but may be wiped clean with a damp cloth if they become soiled.
When dry, reinsert the armor into their respective pockets and pull the pocket flaps into place. This ensures the armor will stay in the proper position.

Please NOTE:

Our garments are made with Lycra® and must be washed regularly. Salt air and sweat left on the garment can break down the Lycra® in the garment so it is imperative that they be washed regularly and not stored for long periods of time with salt or sweat on them.
Also, pilling can occur if the garment is consistently rubbing against something that agitates the garment (i.e., tag, plastic, loose seam, etc.), so please be certain you do not have an overgarment that could agitate the fabric. If you start seeing pilling, turn your jeans, pants, or jacket inside out and feel for the item that is rubbing on your garment.

**Lack of care, pilling of garments, rips, tears, or lingering smells are not covered under our warranty.

With proper care, our garments can last years. We wish you many years of riding protection!

Cleaning:
We recommend removing the armor from your Bohn gear from time to time to clean it as detergent residue, salt (including body salt) and moisture can stick to it and negatively affect the armor.

Armor pieces should NOT be placed in the washing machine or dryer, but may be wiped clean with a damp cloth if they become soiled.

Temperature:
We recommend storing your protectors in temperatures above 60 degrees. Extreme temperatures will not affect the effectiveness of the protector, but extreme cold in addition to stress on the protector (ie. bending of the armor when cold) can cause the pieces to crack.

A such, do not stress the protectors in extremely cold weather conditions. (For example, leaving pieces in a cold garage and then putting them on can cause armor with articulation to crack at the articulation points.)

Just use good judgment when wearing the protectors and try your best to keep them against your warm body. DO NOT use frozen protectors–bring them inside to warm up and then use.

Warranty:
Limb armor, like your helmet, has an expiration date typically 5-10 years from manufacture.

If you have Bohn armor that is 5-10 years old and is "crumbling", you need to replace it. If only one piece is crumbling, the other pieces are sure to follow. This means your armor has expired and all pieces should be replaced as they were likely manufactured at the same time.

Cracking of Level 2 armor pieces is not warrantied as this means one of two things:

The armor placement is incorrect on your body (see proper placement graphic below).
OR
It has been subjected to cold extreme temperatures and then bent or used while frozen or cold.

If your protector is affected and you are confident that you have taken care of your protector, please give us a call.

Armor Installation

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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 440 reviews.

My armored shirt has been a welcome relief in the Texas Gulf Coast heat and humidity.

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