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CE CERTIFICATION
What's CE certification?
CE certification ensures that motorcycle gear meets health, safety, and environmental standards within the European Economic Area (EEA). This includes thorough testing for abrasion resistance, impact protection, and durability. CE markings offer detailed protection ratings, helping riders select gear that provides safety while riding.
what's PPE regulation?
Under Regulation (EU) 2016/425, motorcycle protective clothing is classified as "Personal Protective Equipment" (PPE). It must be tested and certified according to specific EN standards by an accredited testing institute. When a product passes the testing protocols of such an institute, it is deemed to meet the standard and is considered safe for its intended use. This compliance is a prerequisite for the product to receive the CE mark, indicating European conformity. The standards differentiate between various protection classes, generally stipulating that higher levels or classes offer enhanced protection.
What's the connection?
CE standards and PPE are deeply interconnected, particularly in the realm of motorcycle apparel including jackets, pants, gloves, boots, and impact protectors—all categorized as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The complexity increases with the CE standard EN 17092, which is a harmonized European standard that specifically governs leisure motorcycle clothing. The goal here is to provide riders with a foundational understanding of this intricate topic, emphasizing that the CE certification mark confirms these garments meet the fundamental safety standards necessary for their designated use as Personal Protective Equipment in motorcycle attire.
What are the protective classes?
When testing motorcycle protective clothing, it's categorized into classes based on usage. For instance, a sporty, tight-fitting leather suit with extensive protection zones might be less comfortable and suitable for everyday use, as specified under class AAA requirements. The 5 protection classes of EN 17092:2020 are:
Passive and/or active protection against impact and passive protection against abrasion
• Passive and/or active protection against impact and passive protection against abrasion
• Reduced ergonomics and weight
• Passive and/or active protection against impact and passive protection against abrasion
• Minimal compromises in ergonomics and weight
• Provides protection against abrasion, but does not have impact protectors
• Additional impact protectors should be worn on shoulders, elbows and knees to ensure a comprehensive minimum level of protection
• Refers to special motorcycle suits with impact protectors and without a shell, designed only to hold one or more impact protectors in place and serve as undergarments or outer garments
• Are intended to provide protection against impact at the points where impact protectors are used
• Do not provide minimum comprehensive protection against abrasion or minimum comprehensive protection against impact and should be worn in conjunction with Class AAA, AA, A, or B protective clothing
AAA
Class AAA garments offer the highest level of protection from impact and abrasion
AA
Class AA garments generally offer protection against the risks of diversity of riding activities
A/B/C0
Class A garments uses materials and constructions that meet lower requirements
Motorbike gloves
All Seventy motorbike gloves bearing the CE mark are recognized as "Personal Protective Equipment" under Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and have been certified at an accredited testing institute following EN 13594:2015. This standard includes two protection levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Factors determining the overall protection class include adjustment system, tear resistance, seam strength, cut resistance, abrasion resistance, sizing, gauntlet length, dexterity, and knuckle protection.
Motorbike boots
EN 13634:2017, the standard for protective motorcycle footwear for both on and off-road use, requires that motorbike boots safeguard against environmental hazards and injuries from falls. Their classification into different protection levels is assessed based on tests concerning the shoe upper's height, transverse stiffness, abrasion resistance, and cut resistance. Testing covers two specific zones: Zone A has a moderate risk of injury and requires materials resistant to abrasion, while Zone B faces a higher injury risk and needs materials that are highly resistant to abrasion as well as equipped with protectors.
QUALITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
Our motorcycle clothing combines protection and mobility, designed to shield riders from common riding risks.
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