REV'IT! FAQ

General REV'IT! Questions

Q: How do I wash / clean my REV'IT! Textile Gear?
A: The most simple and effective approach is gentle hand-washing in warm water if a damp cloth wipe-down first, wont do the trick. We don't recommend it, but some folks also have used simple green natural cleaner or a front loading washer on gentle / warm cycle for care. We find hand-washing is always best. NEVER use a top loading washer as the center agitator can severely damage the jacket, seams and stitching. Over time the DWR (Direct Water Repellancy) coating on the outer shell can wear off with use. We recommend Nikwax for replenishing the moisture beading properties to the outer shell of REV'IT! garments.

Q: I heard REV'IT! sizes run small, is that true?
A: ABSOLUTELY TRUE! REV'IT! is a Dutch company, and while the clothing is engineered in panels using CAD technologies for maximum articulation,protection and fit, the overall cut is geared to a slender to athletic European build. This means that the shoulders are typically more narrow as are the legs in the pants. The moto-fit of REV'IT! waists and pants is high and tight. Typically where folks in the states get into trouble is the mid-section as the jackets and pants can be less forgiving than a more American cut competitor like Olympia or Firstgear. We recommend that folks in between sizes always go up. Also, as a rule of thumb most times American riders will be a whole size larger than their typical American gear size. If you wear a Large in Firstgear you will most likely be a XL in REV'IT!. The same mostly hold true for Pants and Gloves as well. We recommend that anyone looking into REV'IT! gear measure themselves at the chest (circumference of the widest part of the chest, typically near the top of the armpits), true waist (torso circumference at belly-button) and inseam - then compare with the sizing charts. The waist size of your jeans does not apply, however the second number which is inseam, when converted from inches to CM works. If there is any questions please call us at 877-792-9455 or contact customer service.   Complete REV'IT! Size Charts

Q: What if it doesn't fit?!
A: We have a special return policy only for REV'IT items. We provide a risk-free exchange meaning that if you purchase a REV'IT item and it does not fit, we will cover all of the back and forth shipping charges to exchange it. If you need more then one exchange then shipping will be on you.  Returns can also be made for a 100% refund to store credit or a 90% refund to credit card.  

While sizing can be tough, as mentioned above, we are here to help so let us know if you need assistance! 

REV'IT! APPLICATION Questions:

Q: Warm Climate 4-Season Riding: What is the best heat resistant / ventilating REV'IT! jacket & pants with protection for cool and wet conditions along with summer heat?
A: The 3/4 length REV'IT! Sirocco Jacket was designed to be the best ventilating All Season REV'IT! Jacket with Dynax Mesh Panels, and detachable waterproof/breathable and thermal liners. This Jacket is geared for maximum cooling for those on the West Coast and in the Southern US where the riding temp rarely ventures that much below 35F-40F. If taking it consistently below the 40F mark beefed up or heated base layers are recommended for optimal comfort. The Sirocco received WebBikeWorld.com's Jacket of the Year award for 2008.  

All that being said, we have found that the Cayenne Pro Jacket actually comes close if not out-performing the Sirrocco in hot weather. With mesh chest panels, 2 arm vents, and 2 back vents, and less bulk via a close to waist length cut it does very well in hot conditions. 

The Turbine Mesh Composite Pants come with the Hydratex removable waterproof breathable liner and make a great match for the Sirocco. The Cayenne Pro Pants, Mistral Pants (Mesh) or Dakar Pants provide slightly less ventilation but more temperature range adjustability and liners and can be considered as well to complete the suit.

Q: Temperate Climate 4-Season Riding: Best REV'IT! Jacket & Pants Combo for all-weather riding with more exposure to cold (e.i Northeast, Mountains etc)?
A: The Cayenne Pro Jacket and Pants combination are the best option in terms of all-season versatility and protection on the market today. They feature SAS-TEC Armor, SuperFabric Panels and Exkin thermal liners. The materials are all next generation and no expense was spared in their development. The Cayenne Pro is meant to be worn from 20F-90F depending on the liner configuration. In 90+ heat if you aren't moving you will be hot regardless (even in a full mesh jacket). There are other 4-season options which also perform very well but are slightly less "bombproof". The Off Track Jacket, Navigator Jacket, Dragon Jacket or Siren Jacket (Womens) are all 4-season moderate climate jackets at vary prices with different styling and features. The Dakar Pants & Factor Pants are other options for versatile all-season adventure pants for protection in colder temperature ranges.

Q: Hot Weather Options - What is the best REV'IT! equipment for summer-only riding?
A: REV'IT! has numerous hot/warm weather jacket and pant combinations. In 2009 they introduced the Turbine Jacket and Pants combo featuring Pro-Life Armor, Superfabric and Dynax Mesh. The Turbine is meant to be bombproof and breathable for the most serious riders and comes in men's and women's styles . REV'IT! also has a few other hot weather only jackets in the line including the men's and women's Phoenix perf'ed leather Jacket and Air Jacket respectively. Other than than the high-end Turbine pants, REV'IT! offers the Mistral Pant (mesh with lining), the Gear Pant (leather mesh composite) and the Rotor Pants (Mesh). Click to see all of the REV'IT! gear suited for warm weather here.

Q: Why should I spend $100 more for Cayenne Pro Pants over Dakar Pants?
A: The Dakars have a slightly different styling (with a cargo pocket on the thigh), but they are meant to accomplish the same thing as the Cayenne Pros, which is all-season, all-weather riding.  The difference is in the technology and materials used.

The three main advantages that the Cayenne Pro Pants have are:

1. SuperFabric in the impact areas 
2. SAS-TEC armor as opposed to Pro-Life armor
3. Exkin thermal liner

Feature, Component & Technology Questions:

Q: What is SuperFabric?
A: SuperFabric® technology is an advanced process that transforms ordinary fabrics into unique, highly protective materials. Protective shields (tiny scales) are applied close to each other but remain separate to allow maximum flexibility. Those micro guard plates provide an additional layer of protection without adding weight and will help resist abrasion to underlying fabrics. SuperFabric® is 5 times more abrasion resistant than leather with only half the weight. It is used in the Cayenne Pro Jackets and Pants, Infinity Suit, Navigator Jacket, Turbine Jacket and Pants as well as Tempest, GT Corse and Zenith H20 Gloves.  See more information at http://www.superfabric.com/

Q: What is Exkin Thermal Insulation?
A: Maximum insulation with minimal wieght - ExKin material is used in several of the high-end REV'IT! products. ExKin provides to have half the thickness / weight and four times the warmth of previous materials used for liners such as Dupont Thermolite.

Q: What is Hydratex Lining?
A: A waterproof layer is laminated onto a carrier to construct the REV’IT! Hydratex® membrane. The carrier in turn protects the membrane against rub and tear damage. The seams of the membrane are taped to ensure waterproofing. The REV’IT! Hydratex® membrane is used in garments that demand a high level of all-weather protection.

Q: What is SAS-TEC Armor?
A: SAS-TEC protection, manufactured in Germany, has the highest CE rating available (essentially CE level 2+). The intelligent protection armour is constructed from smart molecules: in case of an impact the armour will rapidly freeze and harden, absorbing the shock and distributing it over a large area to reduce the risk of fractures. The soft exterior of the armour offers a great deal of comfort and mobility. (We rate this armor as BEST AVAILABLE)

Q: What is Pro-Life Armor?
A: CE level 2 approved armour designed in Italy; it is constructed from elastomeres, which contain micro pores of trapped air. This trapped air considerably absorbs the impact of a shock and distributes the deriving forces. (We rate this armor as BETTER)

Q: What is Knox Armor?
A: CE level 1 approved protection armour designed in the UK. Combining rubber foam interior with a hard shell polyurethane exterior, KNOX® is used in a broad range of REV’IT! products and offers a highly effective means of protection. KNOX® amour is extremely durable, lightweight and flexible. (We rate this armor as GOOD)

Q: What is Schoeller Nanosphere?
A: Schoeller Nanosphere is a revolutionary material manufactured by Schoeller in Switzerland. It is impossible for dirt or water to affix to material, resulting in a garment that will stay clean and dry. Schoeller NanoSphere finish is used in the constuction of the Infinity Suit

Q: What is Schoeller Keprotec?
A: Keprotec is a high tech fabric manufactured by Schoeller which is extremely rub and tear resistant.  Keprotec is used in REV'IT leather items and gloves.  See more details on Keprotec at http://www.schoeller-textiles.com/pdf/protection_keprotec_e.pdf

Q: Will REV'IT zip together with Olympia gear?

A: In our tests, the short (6") connection zippers ARE compatible between newer (07 and later) REV'IT Jackets. and Olympia Pants and vice versa.