Oxford Products Urban Series Harrington Laminate Jacket

Oxford’s overview

A piece of riderwear featured around the classic look of the Harrington jacket with a Dry2Dry outer shell. Stu Smith reports.

Stu’s take

The Dry2Dry outer shell with taped seams allows water to run off the outside. Also the jacket is created from an elasticated material, which allows an ease of movement and is breathable.

In terms of protection, there are full CE Level 2 protective pads in the shoulders and elbows, which fit in smoothly with the style and contours of the jacket. Also for added protection the jacket has an internal Dupont Kevlar lining, which has a protector pocket in the back.

Overall the protective elements of the jacket are discreet and unobtrusive and keep the classic look of the Harrington jacket.

In terms of visibility the jacket has neat reflective flashes on each of the upper arms, which run round the sleeves to give all-round reflective capability.

The jacket is comfortable throughout and above the zip there are two neck press studs. When fastened they secure the padded collar in place and during riding there is no rubbing or irritation through head or neck movements.

Overview

The Harrington jacket is a classic piece of clothing which can be found in most scooterists’ wardrobes. In fine weather it’s regularly worn as a riding jacket; but let’s be honest, it’s not designed for that purpose.

I wore this jacket in varying weather conditions from mild rain, cold wind and sleet to fine and sunny days and it didn’t let me down.

Oxford don’t claim that the Harrington is designed to be an endurance rider’s jacket. But what they have done is taken into account the Harrington jacket’s appeal to scooterists and blended it with a level of protection and durability, which makes it stylish and practical.

The jacket comes in black, green or blue.