REV'IT! Airborne Base Layer

The Airborne base layer is built from a 92% polyamide, 8% elastane knit designed to sit close to the skin beneath jacket, pants and armour. It carries no protective padding of its own; its job is purely moisture management and fit, wicking sweat away from the skin during long stretches on the highway or slow crawls through traffic. Flatlock stitching runs through the panels rather than raised seams, which matters once armour and outer layers start pressing against the body over a long ride. The slim, ergonomic cut is mapped for the riding position rather than borrowed from generic sportswear, so it moves with the body when shifting gear, checking mirrors or leaning through a bend, and it dries quickly enough to wash and reuse the same day.

On the bike, the fabric pulls sweat to the surface where it can evaporate, which is most noticeable when armoured gear traps heat on a warm day or during layering on a cool morning. The snug athletic cut sits well under jackets and pants without creating bulk or bunching at the joints, and the flatlock seams do reduce the chafing that builds up on long-mileage days in the saddle. The anti-odour treatment is a genuine convenience for multi-day trips where washing gear isn't practical, letting the same layer go back on the next morning without a noticeable smell, and the stretch fit never feels restrictive when reaching for the bars or shifting weight.

This suits riders logging long hours in warm to moderate conditions who want a dedicated under-layer rather than a repurposed gym top, and it works equally well under sport-riding leathers or touring textiles. It has clear limits: there's no insulation for cold mornings or winter riding, so anyone chasing an all-season base layer will need a heavier alternative alongside it, and cheaper heated or thermal liners will beat it outright once temperatures drop. Sizing runs snug rather than true to size, and the price sits above generic base layers, which some riders will weigh against the fit and odour control on offer here. Riders who already own a full riding kit and just need a reliable summer layer underneath it will get the most out of what the Airborne offers.