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3 Feb 2022
Merlin Axe Hydro WP Kevlar® Riding Shirt - Red
Flannel shirt with a Kevlar lining, waterproof membrane, thermal liner and jeans connection zip
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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin Axe Hydro WP Kevlar® Riding Shirt
Lightweight and looks cool too!
14 Mar 2026 by Chris
Waiting for the warmer days to come along so that I can try this out on the bike. Wanted something that would protect me but was cooler to wear for rides out in the hot summer sun. It comes with shoulder and elbow protection and a space for the back protector, which I'll purchase as an addition. It does have a waterproof lining, but I am told it's more showerproof than full on waterproof. As a fair-weather rider, that's ok for me!
Style: Grey
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Kevlar Jacket
24 Jan 2026 by Stephen C
Love the fit and styling, comfortable even with the protective inserts. Protection over shoulders and elbows - waterproofing is excellent
Style: Grey
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Very comfortable to wear and good protection level
27 Sep 2025 by Paul S
I f your looking for a bit of style while you rode and also want good protection this shirt is perfect
Style: Grey
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Description
Ride throughout the year with the waterproof and thermal Axe Hydro shirt. Unlike traditional riding shirts, this can be used all year round with the taped seamed Reissa membrane behind the outer flannel and a lightweight thermal lining to take the edge off colder rides. Protection comes in the form of Dupont's Kevlar lining which runs throughout the entire garment, with CE armour pre-fitted to both shoulders and elbows. High-quality YKK zips are used throughout.
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Merlin Axe Hydro WP Kevlar® Riding Shirt - Red
- Premium quality 330gsm chequered flannel
- Texland Reissa waterproof and breathable membrane
- 220gsm Dupont Kevlar fibre twill full lining
- 80gsm thermal lining
- Mesh lining for improved comfort and breathability
- Level 2 shoulder and elbow protection
- Back armour pocket suited for the D3O ghost/viper protector
- Two top patch pockets and two lower zipped pockets
- Internal pocket
- Dropped rear hem to prevent draught
- Short jacket to jeans connection zip and strap
- YKK zips used throughout
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
Ride throughout the year with the waterproof and thermal Axe Hydro shirt. Unlike traditional riding shirts, this can be used all year round with the taped seamed Reissa membrane behind the outer flannel and a lightweight thermal lining to take the edge off colder rides. Protection comes in the form of Dupont's Kevlar lining which runs throughout the entire garment, with CE armour pre-fitted to both shoulders and elbows. High-quality YKK zips are used throughout.
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