Product Details
The Helstons Kate is a fitted women's leather motorcycle jacket in Soft Black. Reference 2021018 NN combines 0.8 mm to 1 mm full-grain cowhide with stretch panels and zipped side gussets, creating a close silhouette with useful freedom of movement.
Who is the Helstons Kate for?
This jacket suits riders looking for a flexible, fitted leather jacket with understated neo-retro styling. Stretch sections, mesh lining and side gussets help it move more naturally while retaining the feel and appearance of a leather motorcycle jacket.
Key features
- Soft Black full-grain cowhide, 0.8 mm to 1 mm thick
- Women's fitted cut
- Multiple stretch panels for easier movement
- Quilted stitch detailing across the front and arms
- Aramid-fibre reinforcement through the garment
- Fixed mesh lining through the body and sleeves with two zipped pockets
- Two zipped outer pockets
- Wrist adjustment tabs
- Zipped comfort gussets at the sides
- Waterproof and breathable rain-protection membrane
- Removable shoulder, elbow and back protectors supplied
Protection and certification
Helstons lists an official Kate Soft Stretch conformity document and the product information identifies the jacket as CE compliant. A readable current certificate class and validity date are not available from that source, so this listing does not assign an EN 17092 class or protector level.
Size and fit guide
This jacket uses Helstons women's sizing. The table covers only the sizes present on this Shopify listing. Shopify size XXL corresponds to Helstons 2XL. Rider height is a guide, not the jacket length.
| Shopify size | Helstons size | Rider height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | 158-162 | 84-88 | 66-70 |
| M | M | 162-166 | 88-92 | 70-74 |
| L | L | 166-170 | 92-96 | 74-78 |
| XL | XL | 170-174 | 96-100 | 78-82 |
| XXL | 2XL | 174-178 | 100-104 | 82-86 |
Try the jacket with any removable thermal layer installed. Check that the protectors sit correctly, then test reach to the handlebars and freedom of movement through the shoulders and sides. Moto Central can help with sizing and fitting in the showroom.
What is supplied?
- One Helstons Kate women's leather motorcycle jacket in Soft Black
- Removable shoulder, elbow and back protectors
Product questions
Is the Kate made mainly from stretch fabric?
No. The main construction is full-grain cowhide, supported by strategically placed stretch panels and zipped side gussets for easier movement.
Does the Kate include a thermal waistcoat?
No removable thermal waistcoat is specified for reference 2021018 NN. The jacket has a fixed mesh lining.
Is the jacket waterproof?
It has a waterproof and breathable membrane, but Helstons does not publish a hydrostatic waterproof rating for this exact reference.
Leather care
Clean gently with Marseille-type soap and a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth or sponge, then rinse with another damp cloth and leave the jacket to air dry away from direct heat. Condition periodically with a suitable neutral leather cream, preferably based on natural wax. Do not machine wash, tumble dry or iron.