seriously leading-edge materials and technology , including Dyneema ( a synthetic fiber that ’ s 15x stronger than steel yet lightweight enough to float on water ) and SAS-TEC body armor , which surpasses basic CE level values by 50 % and can sustain multiple impacts while remaining fully functional .
But over and above peerless protection , Stellar wanted women to have stylish gear so they didn ’ t need to choose between looking great and being protected .
“ I want people to be able to express themselves ,” she told us . “ We put all this energy into our motorcycles , but women haven ’ t had the chance
to express themselves in moto clothing . I love seeing people go all out , even if it ’ s not my style . It ’ s so much fun . I ’ m a little bit rock- ’ n ’ -roll with my designs .
“ Armor is a bigger deal than most people think ,” she added . “ Many women have jeans that are abrasion-resistant , but impact protection is huge . If you don ’ t know this you probably haven ’ t had an accident . Once you ’ ve gone down you realize that even a small amount of armor in certain places is a game-changer , so I put armor in the knees , hips , elbows , back , and shoulders ,” she continued . “ I even have chest armor , which is especially good for dirt riding and flat track . It makes things more expensive , but
Above Left : Stellar Moto Brand ’ s Voltage leather armored jackets . Above Right : The Atmosphere Airflow Armored Shirt and Leggings by Stellar . Below : The amazing Tina Hurley sporting Stellar gear and a sweet Indian ride .
“ We put all this energy into our motorcycles , but women haven ’ t had the chance to express themselves in moto clothing .”
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