Lindstrands motorcycle clothing combines Swedish design with a range that now spans touring and street jackets, textile trousers, riding jeans, waterproof and ventilated gloves, base layers and socks. The brand was established in 1891, began making motorcycle boots in the 1950s and remains based in Malung, Sweden.
Understanding the Lindstrands range
The products on this page do not share one construction or weather specification. All-weather garments such as selected Storbo, Borgvik, Lysvik and Sylarna pieces use Dryway or Dryway+ membranes, but the membrane may be laminated, fixed as a drop liner or detachable depending on the model. Mesh gloves such as Nyhusen and Siljan instead prioritise airflow, while Dry base layers manage the layer next to the skin and are not protective outer clothing.
HI-ART reinforcement appears in selected impact zones on particular garments and gloves. It should not be assumed on every Lindstrands item. The same applies to armour and certification: jackets and trousers may carry an EN 17092 garment class, while gloves are assessed to their relevant glove standard and level. Check the specification for the exact product rather than applying a brand-wide claim.
Choosing jackets and trousers
- Touring and all-weather use: compare membrane placement, thermal liners, vents and connection zips. A laminated outer typically manages rain differently from a removable or drop-liner membrane.
- Warm-weather riding: look for mesh or large ventilation panels, then confirm whether a separate membrane is included for cooler or wetter conditions.
- Street and cargo trousers: check the garment class, supplied hip and knee protection, leg length and whether the weather membrane is fitted, removable or absent.
- Riding jeans: compare cut, stretch, protector position and certification. A casual appearance does not tell you the protection level.
Choosing Lindstrands gloves and layers
For gloves, start with the riding conditions. Sveg, Lillmon and Greip are wet-weather options with their own insulation and protection details; Nyhusen and Siljan focus on ventilation; Bergby is a longer leather glove with a different protection level. A waterproof membrane does not make every glove equally warm, and touchscreen compatibility does not replace checking lever feel and correct finger length.
Base-layer tops, shorts and trousers are worn beneath suitable motorcycle clothing. They can improve comfort and moisture management but do not provide the abrasion resistance or impact protection of a certified outer garment.
Fit and practical checks
- Use the size chart on the individual product page and compare body measurements rather than relying only on a usual UK size.
- Check armour alignment in a natural riding position. Elbow, shoulder, hip and knee protectors should remain over the intended area.
- Test reach, crouch and seated movement indoors, with the layers you expect to wear on the bike.
- For waterproof kit, read the care instructions before washing so the membrane and water-repellent treatment are maintained correctly.
Why browse Lindstrands at Moto Central?
Moto Central groups the available Lindstrands clothing, gloves and layers on one page, making it easier to compare models with different purposes rather than assuming all Scandinavian textile kit works in the same way. You can also browse wider ranges of motorcycle jackets, motorcycle trousers, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle base layers.
Customer questions
Is all Lindstrands clothing waterproof?
No. Waterproofing is model-specific. Look for the stated Dryway or Dryway+ construction on the individual product, and distinguish it from ventilated mesh clothing and non-waterproof base layers.
Do Lindstrands jackets include a back protector?
Not universally. Many jackets include shoulder and elbow protectors but are prepared for a separately specified back protector. Check the exact product contents and compatible protector size.
What does HI-ART mean on a product?
It is Lindstrands reinforcement material used in specified abrasion zones. Its location and presence vary by product, so use the individual specification as the reference.
