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Can a Leather Motorcycle Jacket Get Wet? Everything You Need to Know

Leather motorcycle jackets are not just a fashion statement—they are an essential piece of gear that provides protection, comfort, and style. However, leather just like every other material isn’t indestructible, so let’s talk about what happens to your leather jacket if it gets wet.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the answer to the question: can a leather motorcycle jacket get wet? And discuss different types of leather and their water resistance, and provide tips on how to properly care for a wet leather jacket.

TCX Fuel Waterproof Boots

These boots from TCX are attractive and provide plenty of protection for you feet.

Some handsome-looking vintage-style boots from TCX.

I’ve discussed TCX’s product before. The company makes some high-quality boots. With that in mind, I want to discuss these TCX Fuel Waterproof boots. They bring vintage style and modern construction together in a big way.

Alpinestars Crazy Eight Leather Jacket

Alpinestars Crazy Eight Jacket looks pretty cool to me.

A beautiful leather jacket for riding.

Alpinestars has long been one of my favorite motorcycle gear brands. While some of their gear is a little to loudly styled for me, I really like some of their more subdued pieces of gear like this Crazy Eight Leather Jacket.

It’s an attractive option for just about any kind of rider. They would look good with the Crazy Eight gloves I profiled a while back. If you’re looking for a good leather jacket with a tailored fit, then this is a jacket for you.

Dainese Prima72 Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Looking for a brown leather jacket? Look no further than this Dainese Prima72 leather jacket

A premium brown leather jacket for riding.

Dainese is an Italian company that makes some of the best gear out there. You pay the price for it, but the gear is worth it, especially the motorcycle jackets. A good example is this Dainese Prima72 Leather Motorcycle Jacket. It has a classic style and sturdy construction.