Cycle News Staff | March 9, 2019
Ladies First: The 2019 RSD Spring Collection
For 2019, RSD women’s collection takes the lead. The collection includes the Trinity jacket, protective footwear, abrasion-resistant pants, a vest and some new gloves.
Here is the press release from RSD for the Spring 2019 Collection…
Spring 2019 is our first female-first collection. Historically we’ve experimented with our men’s line and filtered the winning flavors to the female line. And this has worked well for RSD. But for 2019, the women’s collection leads and promises something special for hard-riding women from every walk of two wheels. This new collection includes protective footwear, abrasion resistant pants, rider’s vests and two new premium leather gloves.
In order to truly build a women’s specific collection, we’ve further focused on fit and usability making sure to pay attention to the small details that make a riding garment feel like it’s been built for you. Fit, finish, function and style, all equally important, play a role in how the RSD women’s collection takes care of you on your bike.
Details, like the rise of the denim pant had to be perfect. Not too high so they look like mom jeans, but not too low to the run the risk of exposing anything when in the attack position. The right stretch with enough structure to give protection, but enough flex to make you not regret putting them on. The Boots – low profile and feminine but protective enough to be legitimate. We fit tested this product line on countless women riders and tested these styles on the bike. We exercised the theory of the few on this collection as more is not always better. Do it right, focus on what’s important and grow with what is successful.
When choosing your riding gear, we hope to inject function and safety as well as style into your wardrobe. Ride hard, have fun and stay safe.
Here are a few highlights of the Roland Sands Design Spring 2019 Collection:
Roland Sands Design Trinity Jacket
The Trinity perf jacket blends premium fashion with motorcycle function, and is perfect for warm weather riding conditions.
This versatile jacket features large perforated panels on the front and inner sleeves and a fully mesh liner to provide air flow and ventilation. The Trinity Jacket features a semi aggressive performance riding fit, premium oily buffalo leather that is soft and supple and quilt stitched accents that give it just the right amount of attitude. Equipped with KNOX® Micro Lock™ armor for superior protection.
- Genuine, top grain RSD “Matte Buffalo” perforated leather (1.0- 1.1mm thickness)
- Quilted detail on shoulders
- Cool core mesh liner
- Adjustable zip waist, zip close cuffs, interior stuff pocket, zip close interior pocket, front and sleeve zip pocket
- Ships with CE-Knox (TM) elbows and shoulders, with back protector ready pocket
- Pre-curved sleeves, rotated shoulders
- Performance riding fit
Roland Sands Design Hayden Vest
A premium textile riding vest for the ladies, the Hayden is built for the ride.
The main body is constructed of 11oz duck cotton with an elongated feminine collar design. And a scalloped cut on the bottom for mobility and fit. Internal features include a premium mesh liner, waterproof device pocket, internal mesh pockets and a pocket for back protection.
- 11oz heavy weight duck cotton
- Classic collar
- Zip & snap front closure
- Fully lined with mesh inserts
- Armor ready back protector pocket
- Inside zip storage pocket
- Action back gussets for ease of motion • Side adjustable waist tabs
- Classic riders fit
Roland Sands Design Julian Pants
The Julian pant by RSD is specifically designed for women riders. Functional details, premium protective materials and moto fashion inspired design lines is what the Julian pant is all about.
Designed to fit like a classic higher rise jean, the Julian is constructed of a premium stretch denim that is backed with aramid in key abrasion zones. This allows for the pant to fit amazing, but function in case things get sketchy. Flex ribbing on the upper knee areas are for mobility and comfort while quilt stitching on the pocket backs and rear yolk are for styling. The Julian also comes equipped with removable KNOX® Micro Lock™ armor for superior protection.
- 5-Pocket Slim Fit Mid-Rise Riding Jean
- 10 OZ Denim 98% cotton 2% spandex
- 31 ½” Inseam
- Articulated Stretch Panel at Knees
- Kevlar/Aramid Reinforced Knees and Seat
- Ships with Knox® Micro-Lock™ Knee and Hip armor
Roland Sands Design Cajon Boots
Inspired by classic women’s combat fashion boots the Cajon is built for the ride.
With premium features like top grain cow hide construction, reinforced ankle, heel cup and toe box and a waterproof membrane the Cajon has you covered in all riding conditions. The outsole aligns with the classic design language while the quilt stitching details tie the boot back to other popular ladies’ styles by RSD.
- • Genuine cowhide leather upper
- • Oil resistant, slip resistant proven performance outsole
- • Hipora® waterproof barrier with gusseted tongue construction
- • Comfortable RSD custom multi-density removable insole
- • Rigid arch/ shank
- • Waxed laces
- • Reinforced toe box, heel cup and sides
- • 3MTM Scotchlite™ reflective detail
- • Side Zipper for easy access
Roland Sands Design Bonnie Gloves
The women’s Bonnie Glove by RSD features a classic sport inspired look and feel. The women’s Loma Glove is inspired by classic driver’s glove with a moto spin.
- Cowhide leather
- 100% tricot lining
- Pre-curved fit
- Perforated top hand
- Flex knuckles
- Strap/velcro closure
- Cell touch fingertips
For more information, visit www.rolandsands.com