The Bowtex Optimal Shirt for gentlemen offers you an ultra-versatile protective layer you’ll barely notice you're wearing. This is technical base layer clothing with full AA certification – a combination you won’t often come across in the motorcycling world.
For reference: a typical AA-certified motorcycle jacket combines protection with comfort, and usually that means a fair bit of bulk. This shirt is different. It’s slim, practical, and yet fully certified as proper motorcycling protection.
Constructed from advanced UHMWPE fabric (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene), the Optimal Shirt delivers exceptional stretch and flexibility. The material is also impressively wear-resistant, and that’s where the true strength of this technical riding gear lies. Its slim, lightweight yet incredibly tough fabric gives you plenty of styling options: wear it on its own, or layer it under your favourite jacket, hoodie or rain jacket. It’s entirely up to you.
SAS-TEC Level 1 shoulder and elbow protectors are included as standard, offering reliable impact protection for everyday riding. You can also upgrade with an optional SAS-TEC back protector (B52 or B52-2). Thanks to the light and slender design, the Optimal Shirt remains virtually invisible under regular clothing.
You’ll especially appreciate its practicality when you reach your destination. Simply fold it away and stash it in your motorcycle backpack or case, or just keep it on – it won’t look or feel like typical motorcycle gear at all.
Fully produced in Europe, the Optimal Shirt reflects high-quality craftsmanship throughout. Stretch material at the waist and cuffs ensures a comfortable, secure fit, while optional thumb loops help keep everything in place. Designed for riders who refuse to choose between safety, comfort and style.
