iXS USA Makes the Best Motorcycle Apparel You've Never Heard Of

The Swiss are known for many things: chocolate, watches, multi-purpose pocket knives. However, you may not know there’s a Swiss company with their own equally storied tradition of making stylish, high-quality motorcycle wear: iXS.

The company established their North American presence back in 2014, but iXS has been proudly serving the European market since 1979. Now, with forty years of experience guiding their innovative lineup, riders can choose from over 210 different products, all in a variety of styles and colors – including, of course, Swiss Red. Whether you’re into sportbiking, cruising, traveling on a touring bike, adventure riding, urban wear, or vintage looks, there’s an iXS product line you’ll want to check out.

Spend a lot of time on your bike? Then you’re presumably well aware of the need for gear that keeps you dry without sacrificing comfort. Designed with touring pros and frequent riders in mind, the iXS Tour Jacket & Pants ST-Plus combo is multi-layered, boasting a flexible outer fabric firmly joined to a breathable inner liner. Thanks to a waterproof membrane, water won’t get trapped between the two, keeping you dry and preventing that damp, chilly feeling that comes with getting caught in an unexpected downpour. Plus, since the iXS Tour Kombi ST-Plus uses only two laminate layers instead of three, like many other companies, the set remains surprisingly flexible and lightweight, making them a more comfortable choice for all-day rides.

Staying dry in the rain is vital, but staying visible at night is even more critical. It can be difficult to ensure drivers keep an eye out for motorcycles even in the best of times, let alone when it’s raining or after the sun goes down. That’s why iXS designed their Silver Reflex-ST reflective rain gear with bright colors and reflective material to keep you visible day and night, while both the jacket and matching rain pants come with shells that wick away water. The Silver Reflex-ST combo is the rare rain gear that’s lightweight, breathable and stylish, meaning you won’t need to look for a place to pull over and immediately shed it the second the clouds part.

What iXS is best known for, though, is their RS-1000 lineup. Developed specifically for racers, this collection of ergonomic performance gear is the very definition of customizable. Available in a variety of different colors, the RS-1000 series’ removable hard shell components and sliders can all be easily and effortlessly swapped out, allowing you to mix and match for an almost endless array of color combinations – all without sacrificing the protection you need out on the track. The RS-1000 family of products have been put through over a year’s worth of testing under real-life racing conditions by riders like Horst Saiger and Dominique Aegerter to ensure they meet, and exceed, any and all standards for race wear.