MotoDirect

Wolf 2016

First established in 1969 in the UK, the Wolf apparel brand is still owned and designed in the UK (by noted apparel UK specialist and distributor MotoDirect - known also for their RST brand) and was relaunched at the end of March at an industry event at Donington Hall, Derbyshire, the home of the resurrected Norton Motorcycles operation.
MotoDirect have launched an entirely new Wolf range for 2016, and with plans to exhibit at INTERMOT later this year, are investing heavily in a programme that combines brand heritage with contemporary production and features.

Jonny Towers, MotoDirect Sales & Marketing Director said "it is with great pleasure that we have relaunched Wolf; one of the oldest British motorcycle clothing brands. The Wolf brand has been synonymous with quality and style throughout the years and with this fresh collection that ethos is strengthened further"

Pitched as a premium line (though with a price-point that still represents good value for the specifications and designs on offer), it is a feature-rich leather and textile offer with the emphasis on quality materials, protection and comfort.
The flagship product is the Racing-K kangaroo leather one-piece race suit, made in 40 percent kangaroo leather and 60 percent full grain cowhide.
Wolf was one of the pioneers of using kangaroo hide in one-piece suits, introducing it into the range in 2004. Kangaroo is not only light but very supple, "giving the Racing-K an off the peg fit unlike any other standard suit", according to Wolf brand manager Stuart Millington. 

Nimbus-K:
A feature-rich, versatile two-piece kangaroo and cowhide leather combo available separately, giving dealers and buyers inventory and buying flexibility

 Racing-K:

A 40 percent kangaroo leather and 60 percent full grain cowhide one-piece with advanced ergonomics and protection, including D3O protectors and Wolf's Natural Movement System (NMS), Wolf Energy Deflection System (WEDS) with TPU external armour and Schoeller Keprotec stretch panels

For 2016 the Racing-K introduces a new feature - the Wolf Natural Movement System (NMS). The use of stretch panels placed behind the arms, the full length of the torso and the lower back is said to enable a free range of natural movement on the bike. When combined with the kangaroo panels, this suit has a feeling of a fully made to measure item. It also enables the use of a back and chest protector without compromising the comfort levels. 
Features include soft-touch removable lining, double layer leather seat, quick release racing compound knee sliders, Oxley bonded nylon thread, triple and double stitching in all the seams, D3O level 2 CE-approved armour on the shoulders, elbows and knees, full length Schoeller Keprotec stretch panels and the Wolf Energy Deflection System (WEDS) - with TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) external armour at the main impact points at the shoulders and knees. 

Tec-Tour Outlast jacket and jeans:
Teflon coated Cordura, XTR waterproof/breathable membrane, WEDS, D3O protectors, NMS, quilted, removable Outlast full-length lining

Freestyle II jacket and jeans:
D3O protectors, Teflon coated Cordura, WEDS, NMS, XTR waterproof/breathable membrane

These low coefficient friction parts enable the rider to slide on first contact with the ground, drastically lowering the risk of going into a tumble. The shoulder piece also dramatically reduces the risk of breaking the collar bone by deflecting the energy into a slide rather than high energy deceleration, which transfers too much energy to the body.
Available separately for maximum inventory versatility, the Nimbus-K is a kangaroo and cowhide jacket and jeans 2-piece that has a one length joining zip, so different sized jackets and jeans can be connected together, or the jacket can be bought on its own and worn with riding jeans or existing products, or as a staged-buy.
Both are constructed from a mixture of kangaroo and full grain cowhide for enhanced comfort and ergonomics and feature Wolf's NMS, Schoeller Keprotec stretch panels, versatile Outlast quilted lining, D3O level 2 CE-approved armour, including back protector, in addition to the WEDS with TPU external protectors on the shoulders and knees. 

Spirit leather jacket:
vintage look milled leather tanned, using high quality silicones and dyes

The Spirit jacket is made from the latest generation of high-quality milled leather that has been tanned, using high quality silicones and dyes. Features include D3O level 2 CE-approved armour along with triple and double stitched seams using Oxley bonded nylon thread "to give this vintage looking jacket 21st century features and the associated benefits these bring".
For the Euro leather jacket, Wolf say they revisited their back catalogue for a 60s and 70s Cafe Racer look with the characteristic twin zip system. Made in thick milled leather, the jacket "has the feeling of one that’s been in your collection for years". On the inside there's a removable soft-touch brushed cotton lining and D3O level 2 CE-approved armour.
Wolf say that the 2016 Tec-Tour jacket and jeans "is the highest specification textile combination we have ever made. We debuted Outlast technology in 2009 and have been using it ever since. This, however, is the first time we have incorporated the Outlast lining onto a quilted backing". 

Kangaroo leather racing glove with carbon knuckle and wrist protection, Super-Fabric palm protection, thumb joint memory Elastane protection and dual layer palm leather

The Tec-Tour has large waterproof zipped air vents and the ability to remove the XTR 8000/10000 waterproof/breathable membrane, D3O level 2 CE-approved armour and back protector, with the outer shell made from Teflon coated DuPont 300/500 Cordura.
It has a removable, full length quilted Outlast lining, external TPU shoulder WEDS, is stitched with Oxley bonded nylon thread, has a removable "throat coat", water bladder pocket and associated pipe holders, full length MAX HD 360 degree joining zip, large multiple waterproof zipped air vents and features Wolf's NMS for enhanced ergonomics and touring fit.
The GT-S textile jacket has a mid-length cut giving a flexible fit, "long enough to beat the elements, but short enough to be comfortable on a bike with a more aggressive riding position". Made in Teflon coated Cordura, it has a removable/breathable Outlast lining, D3O protectors, WEDS and NMS.
The Freestyle II textile jacket and jeans is an update aimed at the sports rider in Teflon coated 300/500 DuPont Cordura with XTR 8000/10000 waterproof/breathable ultra-high performance membrane, quilted removable thermal lining, external TPU shoulder WEDS and D3O protectors.

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