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RSD ventilated jackets
Roland Sands Design (RSD) have made a
seamless transition from project bikes and
hard parts into the apparel market in recent
years, taking with them their signature
understanding of where the market’s style
expectations are headed.
Introduced earlier this year, Roland Sands
said: “We really wanted to focus on key
styles and heritage pieces for our warm
weather line and to create versions that are
user-friendly in warmer riding conditions,
which is something we have not done up
until now.”
Here is a selection of the new jackets that
RSD unveiled, and watch for more to
come soon …
‘Ronin’ Perforated
The RSD ‘Ronin’ jacket is an “industry staple” –
having established a reputation for classic Cafe
Racer styling, premium materials and functionality.
Now available in a perforated version for warmer
riding conditions, it features fully perforated front
and rear panels finished in premium goat leather. A
blacked-out mesh liner that is as “stealthy as it is
breathable” further boosts ventilation. The rest of the
jacket body is constructed in supple and protective,
hand-finished washed and oiled/waxed top grain
cowhide (.9m-1.1mm thickness) RSD “Airborne”
leather.
It has an “aggressive riding fit” with rotated, pre-
curved sleeves, dropped back length, relaxed collar
opening, satin poly lining and armor-ready shoulder,
elbow and back protector pockets.
‘Clash’ Perforated
With classic 1959 styling, the ‘Clash’ is described as
“the perfect blend of a detailed rocker style leather
jacket with premium materials and motorcycle
functionality.” Inspired by the vintage “Perfecto”
jacket of the 1950s, the ‘Clash’ is also now available
in a fully perforated version to maximize airflow and
ventilation. The asymmetrically designed front zipper
keeps the rocker look front and center, while the
quilted, stitched accents and the infamous coffin
stitched elbow complete the design cues.
The main body is in the same RSD “Airborne” leather,
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with the fully perforated premium goat leather
venting panels for maximum airflow and additional
features of the ‘Ronin’.
‘Walker’ Perforated
Made with a fully ventilated matt buffalo leather
main body for a soft and supple feel with maximum
airflow, this simplistic Cafe Racer jacket “offers the
necessary performance and function to ensure
protection and the style and fit for all day wearability
both on and off the bike.”
Rob Ramlose, RSD’s Apparel Brand Manager, said:
“The ‘Walker’ Perforated is a great addition to the
product line. The matt buffalo leather we introduced
last season has done exceptionally well as a price
point offering, so we are excited to now offer this
leather quality jacket in a summer version.”
Made in genuine, top grain RSD matt buffalo leather
(1.0-1.2mm thickness) with fully perforated front,
back and sleeve panels, the classic riding fit has
rotated, pre-curved sleeves, dropped back length,
relaxed collar opening, breathable mesh liner for
maximum airflow and armor-ready shoulder, elbow
and back protector pockets.
ROLAND SANDS DESIGN
Los Alamitos, California, USA
Tel: 562 493 5297
[email protected]
www.rolandsands.com
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