Icon Ladies Textile Jackets

Icon women's textile motorcycle jackets cover distinctly different conditions, from high-airflow mesh and vented sport styles to waterproof shells, insulated layers and casual-looking protective designs. Materials, garment classes, armour packages and fits vary, so choose by intended use before colour or graphic.

The collection includes women's-specific size charts and both sport and relaxed fits. Check the exact product because a mesh summer jacket, waterproof PDX3 and softshell Merc3 are built for different weather and layering needs.

Choose by weather and riding position

• Hot weather: Mesh AF, Overlord 3 Mesh and Contra 3 use extensive mesh areas to move air.
• Wet and changeable weather: PDX3 has a specified waterproof and breathable Hycor chassis, taped construction and removable insulated vest.
• Vented road use: Overlord 3, Hooligan CE and Merc3 combine solid textile sections with targeted vents or mesh panels.
• Casual appearance: Fallblock Flannel uses a protective construction beneath a less conventional motorcycle-jacket look.
• Sport fit: pre-curved sleeves and shaped bodies suit a forward riding posture, while relaxed-fit models leave more room for upright use and layers.

Mesh AF, Overlord 3 Mesh and Contra 3

Mesh jackets prioritise airflow. Icon specifies Iron Weave mesh across key areas of Mesh AF and Overlord 3 Mesh, with additional polyester reinforcement and Level 1 D3O protectors. Contra 3 also uses large mesh zones and adds stretch panels and a removable full-length insulated liner.

Mesh does not make fit less important. In a riding position, shoulder and elbow protectors should remain centred and the sleeve should cover the wrist. Choose a size that allows movement without letting the armour migrate.

PDX3 for wet conditions

PDX3 is the dedicated waterproof option in this selection. Icon describes its Hycor chassis as waterproof and breathable and lists a fully taped construction, pit vents, a stowable hood and removable insulated vest. Its relaxed fit is intended to provide more room than the brand's sport-cut jackets.

Close all weather openings as the instructions describe and make sure the jacket overlaps gloves and trousers correctly. Water can still enter through open cuffs, collars or vents even when the main shell is waterproof.

Merc3, Tuscadero 3 and material differences

Merc3 uses a softshell chassis with 300D polyester reinforcement in high-abrasion zones. Tuscadero 3 uses Ax Laredo, an engineered synthetic material with a hide-like feel; it is not a leather jacket. These constructions provide different weight, feel and airflow from conventional solid polyester or mesh.

Current official specifications list EN 17092-4:2020 Class A certification for Merc3, Tuscadero 3, PDX3, Hooligan CE and the Overlord 3 families. Check each product page because earlier Hella, Airform and Tuscadero versions can have different details.

Armour and garment certification

EN 17092 applies to the complete protective garment. Shoulder and elbow protectors normally use EN 1621-1, while back protectors use EN 1621-2. The jackets in this collection include different D3O families, and the exact protector level should be checked on the product specification.

A jacket described as CE certified does not mean every included protector has the same level. If replacing armour, match the protector shape and size to its pocket. Browse Icon body armour for compatible inserts and fitted protective layers.

Fit checks

• Measure against the exact women's size chart for the model.
• Wear the base and mid-layers planned for that season.
• Reach the controls and check the collar, shoulders and elbows for concentrated pressure.
• Confirm every protector remains over its intended body zone.
• Check cuff overlap with gloves and waist coverage with trousers.
• Use adjustment straps to secure the garment without restricting movement.

Why buy Icon women's textile jackets from Moto Central?

Moto Central brings the mesh, waterproof, sport and casual-looking Icon options together, making their materials, fit and armour easier to compare. Product titles retain the model and colour, while the live product pages show current size availability. You can also browse Icon women's leather jackets, all women's motorcycle jackets or the complete Icon range.

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