Rheon is a UK company that has been making its lightweight and flexible CE level-2 armour for fitment into clothing and accessories for the likes of Harley-Davidson, Ruroc, Road Skins and Kriega and is now expanding into the aftermarket world, providing standard-sized elements that can fit into a huge array of jackets and jeans.
The armour pieces are remarkably thin and pliable, as well as being highly ventilated due to the geometric-pattern moulding – in fact, Rheon claims to be “the most breathable protection in the world”.
The armour is made from Rheon, a “non-Newtonian” material, which means it is soft and flexible under normal conditions, but stiffens when exposed to force. The geometric pattern has been designed to act in a similar way to the crumple zones in a car, absorbing impact forces and dissipating them throughout the material and away from the rider’s body.
The range includes Level 2 armour for the knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, and back (in two sizes), as well as level 1 armour for all of those placements, plus there is also a level 1 two-piece chest protector. The level 2 armour is only 11mm thick, with the level 1 being even more slender at just 7mm, and the design means it is lightweight too, with a L2 back protector weighing just 260g. Prices range from £29.99 to £49.99 SRP.
Matt Dawson
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