Body Armour Jackets & Shirts

Body armor jackets and shirts protect the chest, back, shoulders, and elbows in a single piece—fitting snugly under a jersey. For motocross, enduro, supermoto, and MTB from LEATT, FOX, ALPINESTARS, O'NEAL, and OAKLEY.

Buy a protective jacket – all-round protection for motocross, enduro and MTB

A protective jacket (also known as a protective shirt, body armour or protection jacket) combines several protectors in a tight-fitting stretch shirt: chest and back protectors, shoulder and elbow protection. The advantage over individual protectors: everything sits in the right place, nothing slips out of position in a crash and you only have to put on one piece. If you prefer to wear hard-shell protection over your jersey, you will find the right models in the chest protectors section.

What to look out for

  • Coverage: Short-sleeved models protect the chest, back and shoulders, long-sleeved models also protect the elbows.
  • Protector material: Hard shells distribute sharp impacts, soft foams such as D3O®, 3DF AirFit or ReaFlex adapt to the body and are more comfortable when pedalling.
  • Fit: The jacket must fit tightly so that the protectors stay in place in a crash.
  • Neck brace compatibility: Many jackets are designed for a neck brace – you will find suitable models under Neck Brace.

Protection classes explained simply

  • EN 1621-1: Joint protectors for knees, elbows, shoulders and hips
  • EN 1621-2: Back protectors
  • EN 1621-3: Chest protectors
  • EN 14021: Stone strike protection (Roost Deflector) for off-road
  • Level 2 transmits less residual force in tests than Level 1 and therefore offers more impact protection.

Who are protective jackets for?

We carry models for adults, special women's cuts and youth sizes. For children, look in our Children's & Youth Protectors category. For the bike park and downhill, you will find lighter models in the MTB Protectors section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the protective jacket worn over or under the jersey?

Under the jersey. It sits directly on the body and is covered by the jersey.

Can I remove the protectors and wash the jacket?

Yes, for most models – details are provided in the respective product description.

Do I need knee pads in addition?

Yes, a protective jacket only protects the upper body. For your legs, you will find suitable knee pads and protective trousers.