08-06-2019, 06:30 AM
I think leather does a really good job of
a) Crash protection (but needs armour too, and some new textiles beat it)
b) Wind protection
But is not quite so good at
c) Protection from cold.
Yes, it does protect marginally from the cold. It is not so good when unlined, but it's better than an unlined textile suit. So the "warmth" felt from leather is all in the "protection from the wind" and the warm layers under the leather.
Just my experience here in England.
As I've said, I've a medical problem with "cold" and rather than put on layer upon uncomfortable layer, I use an outer jacket (either leather or textile - I have both) with a thin, heated jacket under. Lined leather trousers with long-johns under are good for legs, and the BMW cylinders take care of my feet!! A one piece rain oversuit affords extra warmth via draught-proofing when on a long, cold ride.
a) Crash protection (but needs armour too, and some new textiles beat it)
b) Wind protection
But is not quite so good at
c) Protection from cold.
Yes, it does protect marginally from the cold. It is not so good when unlined, but it's better than an unlined textile suit. So the "warmth" felt from leather is all in the "protection from the wind" and the warm layers under the leather.
Just my experience here in England.
As I've said, I've a medical problem with "cold" and rather than put on layer upon uncomfortable layer, I use an outer jacket (either leather or textile - I have both) with a thin, heated jacket under. Lined leather trousers with long-johns under are good for legs, and the BMW cylinders take care of my feet!! A one piece rain oversuit affords extra warmth via draught-proofing when on a long, cold ride.