Fabulous fabrics: Best textile motorcycle trousers

Like the Wolf Titanium trousers, these from Weise also feature an Outlast liner to regulate the body temperature and keep cool in hot conditions and vice versa. They are CE AA-rated and come with CE armour in the knees and hips and there are two large thigh vents for additional cooling air, protected by waterproof zips. There are stretch panels and the knee and waist for additional comfort and there's also an expander section in the lower leg.

Tested by Saffron Wilson, for 5 months, over 2,419 miles

Part of the RST Pro series, these Paragon 6 textile jeans are new for 2021 and are CE AA rated and come with Level-1 armour in the knees and at the hips. They're formed in ballistic MaxTex material with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating and this is paired with a SinAqua breathable and waterproof membrane. There's also a removeable thermal liner and fasten-open vents help to allow cooling air in.

Amazon's choice for motorbike trousers, these items from Texpeed are made of 600 denier Cordura with a Reissa breathable waterproof lining to keep the weather out. They also come with CE armour, though there is no mention of the protection level, so one must assume it's the lower Level-1 specification, and there is also no mention of the overall CE rating. They have a belt with a buckle, cargo trousers and get good reviews online.

Wolf clothing has a great reputation and these Titanium trousers are CE A-rated and come with D3O Level-2 armour at the knees for protection and comfort while there are also pockets for optional hip armour. The outer is made in 750D nylon and there is a breathable and waterproof liner with an Outlast thermal liner. Outlast regulates temperature, keeping the wearer cool in summer and warm in winter. Stretch panels at the knees and long zipper vents on the thighs mean plenty of cool air when it starts to get warm.

These Metro trousers from Spada are CE AA rated for abrasion and construction and come with CE armour in the knee, while there is additional external padding over the knee and on the hips. They also feature a breathable and waterproof membrane with Spada's Ventech zipped vents on the upper leg, for cooling airflow. There are two lengths of joining zips and they are also available in short leg lengths. Stretch panels on the knees offer good comfort.

There's a hint of adventure about these A-rated trousers from Oxford, with their styling and colourways. They come with a removable thermal liner but lots of vents and mesh section for when the weather turns warm and you're working hard. They use Oxford's Dry2Dry waterproof and breathable membrane that is removable along with the thermal liner and there are CE-rated protectors and braces to help keep them up.

If it's protection and value you want, these are one of the best pairs of textile motorcycle trousers you can buy. They are CE AA rated and come with Level-2 armour at the knees and hips and are waterproof, though they can get a bit clammy. I've tried these and was impressed. I stayed completely dry and warm though, despite a removable thermal liner, there aren't any vents, so you may get warm in summer. There are useful thigh pockets though and they are excellent value. Seal of Approval - We've tested this product and have found it performs well.

The Italian brand's staple is the Andes textile clothing and this is the latest version of the trousers featuring an outer made from polyfabric textile and with Alpinestars' DryStar breathable and waterproof membrane on the inside. There is a removable thermal liner and the trousers are CE A-rated and come with Level-1 knee protectors, while there is a pocket for optional hip protector

Matching one of the best textile motorcycle trousers with the Cyclone Gore-Tex jacket, these use a textile outer with a Gore-Tex Z-liner built in to prevent weather from getting in but allowing the body to breathe. Like the jacket, they are CE A-rated and come with Level-1 armour to the knees. There is a detachable thermal liner as well as vents at the thighs for additional air flow.