Introduction
If one talks about a two-wheeler manufacturer that’s quite involved in the riding gear/apparel market too, then Royal Enfield is one of the first names to pop up in our mind. Just a few months ago, we received the Explorer V3 and recently, Royal Enfield also sent us its latest product, the Streetwind Eco-Friendly Jacket. Moreover, the Streetwind has a cool story behind it, and we’d like to share that with you as well as our plans for it.
The Construction
The name gives away the backstory of the new Streetwind Jacket. It’s eco-friendly and Royal Enfield says that each unit is made from 75 PET plastic bottles. But the process is slightly more than what you’ve read in the prior sentence. The PET plastic bottles are first converted into polyester chips. These chips are turned into yarn and then into the fabric that’s used for the jacket.
The Streetwind uses abrasion-resistant 600D polyester for the chest and back area with 610D polyester Cordura fabric for the impact zones – shoulders and elbows. Then, the front and back area includes 90 per cent mesh to keep the jacket lightweight and airy. The one you see here is called ‘Off White’ and has a good contrasting theme of colours all over. The impact areas, waist area, and straps are black, while the side patches are coloured in a shade of green. There’s red, too, on the sleeves and the periphery of the upper back.
In terms of protection, Royal Enfield has equipped the Streetwind Eco-Friendly Jacket with CE Level 2 armour. But that’s only for the shoulder and the elbows. The back gets a foam layer, which we will replace with Level 2 armour as well.
Features
The Streetwind has been designed for urban use and thereby boasts a lot of mesh. It comes sans the rain and winter liners. However, if you feel the need for either, that will be an additional purchase. In terms of storage, you get two pockets on each side from the outside and two nets on the inside as well. The latter can be used to hold small documents/papers or similar items.
Then, there are reflective accents, too, on the arms and upper chest areas, above the outside pocket zip, and at the back. These should offer enough visibility at night. Royal Enfield has also offered multiple adjustable straps to don the Streetwind in a proper fit. There’s one strap each near the bicep, forearm, wrist, as well as the waist areas. These can be tightened or loosened at your convenience.
Another cool feature on the Royal Enfield Streetwind is the main zip. It can be opened in both directions. This could be helpful in case the weather gets hot and you need more ventilation.
What's Next?
Since the Streetwind is made to be used in the city primarily, it will serve as my daily commute jacket over the next many months to come. Moreover, since the winter season is approaching, we will be able to see how convenient the Streetwind can be in colder weather and whether you need to buy a thermal layer as well. Since the majority of the jacket is off-white, we will also be able to check how often the Streetwind would need a wash after using it in the dusty city of Mumbai.
So, stick around for further updates and also to know whether you should purchase the most affordable riding jacket from Royal Enfield.
Product Details
Brand: Royal Enfield
Model: Streetwind Eco-Friendly Jacket
Price: Rs. 5,950
Availability: Royal Enfield Online/Offline Stores
Photography by Kaustubh Gandhi
