The Bowtex Optimal Shirt Ladies offers you an ultra-versatile protective layer you’ll barely notice you're wearing. This is technical base layer clothing, but with full AA certification.
For reference: a typical AA-certified motorcycle jacket combines decent protection with comfort, and usually that means a fair bit of bulk. This shirt – because, that’s what it is – is specifically designed for the female anatomy, with shorter and more slender sleeves, an accentuated waistline and an adapted length. You could hang it next to your daily shirts and sweaters.
But then ... Constructed from advanced UHMWPE fabric (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene), the Optimal Shirt Ladies 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 (to replace the ‘motorcycle jacket’), or layer it under your favourite jacket, hoodie or rain jacket. It’s entirely up to you. Everything is possible – and even better: it’s allowed!
The “it’s allowed” might as well be the reason for the central zip. Besides being very practical, it is often the condition to be counted as protective (motorcycle) gear. Check.
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 (B47 or B47-2). Thanks to the light and slender design, the Optimal Shirt Ladies remains virtually invisible under regular clothing.
The practical advantage of the Bowtex Optimal Shirt Ladies becomes especially clear once you reach your destination. You can fold it down and stow it in your motorcycle backpack or case with ease. And even if the opportunity doesn’t arise to change, this technical shirt remains a great option. It means you won’t have to walk around in bulky, uncomfortable riding gear once you step off the bike.
The Optimal Shirt Ladies is entirely made in Europe, a guarantee of premium quality and skilled craftsmanship. It’s lightweight, flexible, refined and easy to wear. With stretch panels at the waist and cuffs, plus the option of integrated thumb loops, everything is designed to stay securely in place – especially useful in the event of a slide. You can comfortably wear it all day, even when temperatures start to climb. Simply wash it occasionally at 30°C and hang it to dry – ideally out of direct sunlight. Just remember to remove the protectors beforehand.
