The Death Rider bomber jacket: a look back

If you’re often outside, during the colder months you’re in need of protection. If that is the case, then the Death Rider “Thirteen” Bomber Jacket might be the best solution for you! Did you know that its first purpose in history was military? The bomber jacket was invented in 1917 for the US Aviation pilots to make sure they were protected during WWI. Since they didn’t use to cover the cockpit of their planes, the pilots were exposed to cold and rain. So, the US Army Clothing staff created these new jackets to keep the US Army pilots warm and insulated. Hence the first name “flight jacket”, which then became “bomber”. Since then, the bomber jacket become a symbol, something more than just an item of clothing. And the bomber jacket made its way into popular culture, even as a symbol of manhood.

The Death Rider bomber jacket: composition

If you are often on the outside and find yourself in need of a jacket that will keep you warm, our Death Rider “Thirteen” Bomber Jacket will give you just that! We made sure that our bomber jacket would be 100% waterproof. Even the zip is waterproof, so don’t worry about riding in the pouring rain: we got your back! Even better, our bomber has many pockets on the outside, zipped pockets that you can use to store your belongings. It also has a safer pocket on the inside!

The Death Rider bomber jacket: design and illustration

In the motorcycle world, numbers carry a lot of meaning. We chose one of the most iconic numbers, 13, for our bomber jacket. So, why is this number important and what is its impact on pop culture? Many believe it to be a bringer of misfortunes, an “unlucky” number. For example, Friday the 13^th is believed to be an unlucky day. Whether or not that is true, we bikers shall not run in fear: we live on the edge, facing danger is our cup of tea. In addition to the number 13, we chose another symbol, the helmet-wearing skull, as an illustration, both on the front and the back of the jacket. As for its design, we made the Death Rider “Thirteen” Bomber Jacket with the urban style in mind and it fits tightly on the body. Our bomber comes with multiple zipped pockets, even an inside pocket.

The bomber jacket: materials and care

Are you are thinking of buying our Death Rider “Thirteen” Bomber Jacket? Then you are going to need a few tips on how to care for it, as long as some information about its composition and the materials we used. As stated above, our jacket is totally waterproof. We made it using 100% polyester, in order to keep the wearer warm and dry. The zip is also 100% waterproof. Now, you might be wondering how to wash it. Don’t worry, it’s easy: remember to only use cold water and to never mix it with light-coloured items. It’s also best if you let it air dry, instead of using a dryer.