Padded Protective Base Layer Shirt – CE Level 2 Pads, Breathable, Short Sleeve
Padded Protective Base Layer Shirt – CE Level 2 Pads, Breathable, Short Sleeve
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Details
CE Level 2 pads · Breathable mesh · Base-layer fit
Protection You Wear Like a T-Shirt
Hard-shell armour is hot, bulky and full of straps, so many riders leave it at home. This short-sleeve base layer has soft impact pads built in over the chest, shoulders and back. It fits close like a compression shirt, breathes like sportswear and disappears under your jersey or a normal T-shirt.
How it works
Soft while you ride, firm when you hit the ground
The pads are made of a viscoelastic, high-density foam. While you ride they stay soft and bend with every move, so you hardly notice them.
At the moment of an impact the foam firms up and spreads the force, so less of the energy reaches your body.
Real riders
Worn on the trail, the track and the commute
Mountain bikers, motocross and dual-sport riders, and people who commute in the heat wear it under their normal riding clothes.
In everyday use
In everyday use
In everyday use
In everyday use
Find your size
| Size | Body weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 27–45 kg (60–100 lbs) | 142–157 cm (4'8"–5'2") |
| S | 45–59 kg (100–130 lbs) | 157–173 cm (5'2"–5'8") |
| M | 59–75 kg (130–165 lbs) | 173–183 cm (5'8"–6'0") |
| L | 75–86 kg (165–190 lbs) | 178–188 cm and taller (5'10"–6'2"+) |
| XL | 86–98 kg (190–215 lbs) | 178–188 cm and taller (5'10"–6'2"+) |
| 2XL | 98–113 kg (215–250 lbs) | 183–193 cm and taller (6'0"–6'4"+) |
| 3XL | 113–134 kg (250–295 lbs) | 183–193 cm and taller (6'0"–6'4"+) |
| 4XL | 134–166 kg (295–365 lbs) | 183–193 cm and taller (6'0"–6'4"+) |
The shirt is made to sit close to the body, so the pads stay exactly where they belong. Choose by your body weight first. Between two sizes? Go for the bigger one.
What is inside
Built to protect, light enough to forget
Every detail is there to keep the pads in the right place and keep you cool on long, hot rides.
- CE Level 2 pads (tested to EN 1621): soft foam pads over the high-impact zones of the upper body.
- Viscoelastic high-density foam: flexible in normal movement, firm on impact.
- 3-point foam design: the pads bend with your shoulders and back instead of fighting your movement.
- Breathable butterfly mesh: lets heat out instead of trapping it against your skin.
- Four-way-stretch fabric: a secure compression-style fit that locks the pads in place, with no shifting or sliding.
- Featherlight base layer: slim enough to wear under your jersey, a jacket, a hoodie or a regular T-shirt.
The difference
Why riders swap the hard shell for a base layer
| Padded base-layer shirt | Strap-on hard armour | |
|---|---|---|
| Certified impact pads | CE Level 2 | Varies |
| Worn under your normal clothes | ✓ | ✗ |
| No bulky straps to adjust | ✓ | ✗ |
| Breathable mesh that lets heat out | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cushioned, soft comfort | ✓ | ✗ |
| Low-key look | ✓ | ✗ |
Where to wear it
One shirt for every kind of ride
How to use it
Three steps to a protected ride
1. Put it on
Slip the light base layer on first, then wear your everyday riding gear over it.
2. Stay protected
The CE Level 2 pads sit over your key impact zones and stay in place, because the stretch fabric holds them close to the body.
3. Ride with confidence
The low-profile pads move with you and do not restrict your movement, and the mesh keeps air moving on hot days.
Good to know
Easy to live with
Machine wash cold. Hang it to dry for the best results.
The shirt is made of 90% polyester and 10% spandex.
Some pictures show the shirt worn together with padded shorts and knee pads. This listing is for the short-sleeve protective shirt.
Questions people ask
Is it suitable for hot weather?
Yes. It is made of breathable materials with a mesh that lets heat out, so it stays comfortable on hot rides and long days.
Can I wear it under my normal clothes?
Yes. It is slim and low-profile, so it fits under your riding jersey, a jacket, a hoodie or a regular T-shirt.
Will the pads move around while I ride?
The form-fitting, four-way-stretch fabric holds the pads close to your body, so they stay where they belong.
Which size should I take?
Use the size table above and choose by body weight first. If you are between two sizes, take the bigger one.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash cold and hang to dry for the best results.
Specifications
- Pads: CE Level 2, tested to EN 1621, over the chest, shoulders and back
- Foam: viscoelastic high-density PU foam, 3-point design
- Fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex, four-way stretch with breathable mesh
- Fabric tear strength: above 40 N
- Fit: close, compression-style base layer
- Sizes: XS to 4XL
What's in the box
- 1 × padded protective short-sleeve shirt