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Furygan’s second skin
29 May 2026
Furygan’s second skin
He may have mentioned it before, but Paul Browne doesn’t just want his sensitive and indeed less sensitive parts protecting, he wants to look good too.
Luckily for him, Furygan exist.
Luckier still the French manufacturer has indulged him and us all with a snappy new suit, that protects both body and image.
On a recent trip to Portimão I was reminded that being safe is important. However, it’s equally vital to look good and to that end no-one in the motorcycle clothing business should be producing PPE that doesn’t bring out the best in a rider’s appearance.
Furygan have been complementing my smouldering eyes and lean physique for a number of years now and their new Eclipse X Kevlar one-piece suit continues to deliver on both counts.
Body protection is of the bovine variety, with leather being a fabric that feels strong and therefore reassuring to wear.
Of course leather on its own doesn’t work anymore.
To that end the suit features a whole suite of complementary fabric technology.
Allowing me to move about on the bike are a full set of high tenacity bi-stretch inserts behind the knees, in the armpits and in the crotch.
They’re tough, allow for a lot of movement and are in non-impact areas. They also make for a suit that’s very comfortable to wear.
The suit’s stretch panels allow it to fit closely yet expand to fit, especially when you’re leaned over the tank of the bike.
Doubly safe
Wearing a suit that’s reinforced and has double leather layers at the hips, seat and forearms complemented by Kevlar is very reassuring.
Adding neoprene to the cuffs and perforating the upper legs torso and the upper back allowed me to return to the pits as a slightly less sweaty mess than usual. And even then the lining is removable.
There’s an option to store a three litre hydration bag in the speed hump, which has been newly designed in cooperation with the company’s top flight racers.
The sliders – there are ones on the knees and the elbows – could only have been developed by a French designer. They look so good it’s almost a shame to drag them in the corners!
Optional armour
Not all of the armour comes as standard.
The suit is compatible with an airbag vest. While the company works with In&motion, my Alpinestars kit fitted perfectly.
There are also chest pockets for D30 chest protectors.
D30 is already being used across the entire Furygan range and is employed in the Eclipse suit on the knees, the elbows and the shoulders.
D3O is a very clever thing indeed. The molecules in the material lock in the event of an impact to absorb kinetic energy. When it isn’t being called into action it sits in the suit as a soft, well-fitting piece that feels incredibly comfortable and non-invasive.
Because of its flexibility it can cover more of the joint that it’s protecting and since it’s so light it defaults to being something that actually increases ventilation.
Stitch up
The leather has been triple stitched throughout. This makes it very difficult to tear thanks to using a fold in the leather to protect the main thread in the event of ones’ talent being outpaced by ones enthusiasm.
External shells live on the shoulders and the knees. These allow for some energy dissipating sliding.
The new suit is available in sizes 36 to 48 in black on black, red on white, white on black and neon yellow. The price is more than reasonable €1,100 with the airbag being an extra €369 while more basic D30 chest protection is available for €60.
See www.furygan.com for more information.
