5 Things to Know Before Buying Rain Suits For Two-Wheeler Commutes

If you are a daily commuter, chances are that you have encountered the rain at least once in your commutes. Being wet in your office clothes is the worst experience ever, thankfully all it takes is a simple step to keep yourself dry. Rain suits for motorcycles and two wheelers come in variety in types, sizes and designs, for both male and female riders.

But what are the important things that you must know before buying a rain suit for your two-wheeler journeys? Let’s Find out.

1. Rider visibility:  The primary concern with riding a motorcycle or any two wheeler on a wet road is being visible to other drivers who are also dealing with the inclement weather on their windshields. A bright rain suit for two wheeler makes you more visible to car drivers and thereby reduces the risk of an unfortunate accident. Rain suits for both female and male riders  come in a variety of bright colours and textures that are not only Candy, but also very good at increasing your visibility even from afar. one of the key features in a good quality raincoat for motorcycling is its ability to protect the rider from incidence occurring due to low visibility especially in dark conditions after evening. Bright red and blue are the best colours to stay visible on your motorcycle. Bright yellow, orange and green are also high visibility options that you can consider. 
   

2. Breathability:  When you are already wearing your office clothes, the last thing you want is to be wet either by the rain or your own sweat. A good quality rain suit for motorcycles keeps you dry from both the rain outside and allows the air to pass through your body which keeps you  dry and fresh for the entire day at office. While purchasing your next rain protection gear, make sure to check for when under the arms around the chest and hip area as well as in between your legs which allows for smooth flow of fresh air thereby keeping the moisture level in control within the suit.
   

3. Heat resistance:  In India, the monsoon season is also the hottest season of the year. Hence, it is important that you choose the rain suit for your daily commute keeping its thickness and heat resistance in mind. A good quality rain suit for scooty or motorcycle is designed to dissipate the heat as well as prevent you from getting wet.  Like we said earlier,  the presence of vents on your rain suit will allow for better heat dissipation which is important to stay cool especially when you are preemptively wearing your rain suit but it has not rained yet.
   

4. Good control:  This might be the last thing on your mind when buying your next rain suit for motorcycle, but a good quality rain coat adds to your control over the motorcycle. It is often reported by two wheeler riders that they slip on their wet seats because of the raincoat. A good design accommodates that problem with a special patch where your body makes contact with the seat to give you additional grip and prevents you from slipping forward even under hard braking. For additional grip on your motorcycle, consider investing in a good pair of motorcycle riding gloves that is not just water resistant but also has good ventilation to keep your hands dry and cool throughout your ride.
   

5. Staying dry:  Last but not least, the most important function of a rain suit for two wheeler is to keep you dry even under the worst condition. To make sure that you are getting the worth for your money with your rain suit, make sure that the material used is water resistant and it is also easier for you to get it dry before your next ride. Most high quality rain suits for motorcycling have polyurethane coating on top and come with an additional cap for complete protection against the rain.

Make sure to check out our rain suits that let you wear your favorite office clothes and conveniently protect them from the rain and mud.