The GTS jacket and the GT-PRO pants from Italian specialist Clover are 3-layer, 4-season, 100 percent waterproof garments in men's and ladies versions.
The first GTS jacket and complementary GT-PRO pants were introduced by Clover in 2011, with a second three years later that featured Clover's optional airbag device - which can be bought separately and integrated by means of their specific 'KIT-OUT'.
At EICMA last year Clover unveiled upgrades. The GT-PRO-2 jacket has 3-layers (the inner ones are interchangeable and zip connected). The external jacket has had water repellent treatment on the outer fabric and the layers include a removable, waterproof and breathable "Aquazone Plus" membrane with removable thermal liner. The external fabrics include Duratek-7 and Duratek-4 and anti-abrasion 'Ballistic' material at the shoulders and elbows.
The jacket comes with a CE certified external airbag (optional and sold separately), which can be externally integrated into the jacket. It is certified to CE EN 1621-4 Level-2 standard, and in a market sector that is starting to attract attention and controversy in equal measure, Clover say theirs was "the first CE certified airbag for motorcyclists".
Activation time is 0.08 seconds, "the fastest mechanically operating airbag", according to Clover, and "6.4 times more protective than a CE level-2 back protector". It is said to reduce the impact energy by about 35 times (average value of residual energy transmitted under the test 1.4 kN), remains anchored to the jacket even when the inner layers are removed and is said to be easily rechargeable by the user in case of accidental operation.
It also features 7 adjustable ventilation openings, 8 pockets, and the pockets can be converted into ventilation openings. Features include 3D mesh lining, which, in winter, when the ventilation panels are closed, creates an air gap inside the jacket that allows greater thermal insulation. In summer, when the ventilation panels are open, the 3D mesh lets the air flow circulate inside the jacket.
Additional features include accordion style stretch panels on the elbows, Velcro flaps to adjust the size of the cuffs, button closure and zip with double slider, elastic cuffs on the waterproof membrane to prevent water infiltration, straps to adjust the size of the arms, forearms, chest, waist and bottom and adjustable and removable CE protectors on shoulders and elbows. Laminated refractive inserts on the front, arms and back for night visibility add to the safety features. It is available in fluo-yellow (and other colourways) for daytime visibility.
The GT-PRO-2 WP pants are 100% waterproof, 4-season technical touring pants with three layers connected with zip and a double layer of fabric on the bottom. The pants have elastic inserts on the crotch, inside leg and behind the knees to maintain the correct fit regardless of whether the inner layers are inserted or not, accordion-style stretch panels at the knees and back, double Velcro flaps to adjust the size of the waist, and the ankle zone is zip opened and Velcro adjustable.
The jacket/pants connection is by 360 degree zip for winter and locking clip for the slider; the four adjustable ventilation panels on the thighs and knees are lined with 3D mesh.
Two front pockets and adjustable and removable CE protectors at the hips and knees, as well as laminated refractive inserts on the sides and back, add to the list of safety features.
CLOVER IT S.R.L.
www.clover.it
