The Juliet Jacket
How it started
“As someone who commutes by bike, I wanted a protective jacket that would pass as a “normal,” fashionable jacket at work or in my casual life. After days of searching, I felt frustrated seeing SO many versions of exactly what I wanted made for men, but hardly any made for my body. I began jokingly thinking “at this rate, I might as well create my own instead of waiting on someone else to do it!”
Eventually, I gave up my search and ordered a denim moto jacket designed for men. I had the arms and waist tailored, but the jacket was still boxy and not what I was looking for. Still, other women began asking me where I bought my jacket, and I realized it wasn’t just myself who wanted more options. That’s how the concept for our first product, The Juliet Jacket came to be.” - Bridget Dillon, Founder, Nine Lives Motowear
Design
Our past struggles with other motorcycle jackets brought us to The Juliet Jacket’s design. The pattern for this jacket is comprised of 36 individual pieces, across 4 different types of fabric —a tough 12oz denim shell, an abrasion resistant Kevlar lining and mesh pockets for armor. The additional TENCEL™ Lyocell Twill lining keeps the jacket soft and comfortable. The back features 6" air vent zippers for when the weather is warm and reflective piping to increase visibility.
We’ve lined the high-risk abrasion areas with half a yard of 9oz Kevlar. One of the strongest fibers in the world, Kevlar is also heat-resistant. And fun fact: Kevlar was invented by a woman. *hair-flip*
Details
• 12 oz. jet black denim outer
• Abrasion resistant Kevlar lining for protection
• Double stitched in high-risk impact areas with durable thread
• Soft TENCEL™ Lyocell Twill lining for comfort
• Pockets for removable shoulder, elbow, and back armor
• Quality YKK zippers
• 2 external pockets for hands
• 2 external chest pockets with snap buttons
• 8 inside pockets
• Back 6" air vent zippers
• Reflective black piping on back and arms
• Antique silver hardware
The Juliet Moto Jacket is PETA Approved Vegan, designed with animal-friendly materials.
As longtime vegans ourselves, we saw a need not only for women's gear, but vegan-friendly options, too. Leather doesn't need to be the default choice for safety in the moto world. There are other abrasion resistant materials that can protect our skin and let animals keep theirs.
