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Merlin Brecken D3O Air Mesh Hoodie - Black
Relaxed urban air mesh hoodie with detachable hood, D3O® protection and short connection zip
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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin Brecken D3O Air Mesh Hoodie
Too warm
26 June 2025 by Bret
I had originally reserved some other Merlin air hoodies but when I saw this in store it immediately won me over. There’s a few extras this has that the cheaper ones didn’t. Not to mention this feels much more premium. The only downside side is it’s a very very warm air mesh jumper. When you are riding it does the job and I feel like I’m wearing a t shirt. But 10 seconds at the lights and I can feel I’m melting.
Style: Black
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Technically innovative and relaxed urban at the same time. The Brecken hoody has the casual style thought combines 3D air mesh panels with solid cotton panels to provide strategic breathability. Brecken also features a double front zip which allow riders to add ventilation along the centre front when temperatures rise. Despite the casual style and mesh, Brecken is a CE 'AA' rated riding garments with D3O® armour pre-fitted, a snap back rear hood, pre-curved sleeves and a detachable hood.
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Merlin Brecken D3O Air Mesh Hoodie - Black
- Air mesh breathable panels
- Heavy duty brushed fleece cotton
- Elasticated rib cuff and hem
- Polyester detachable hood with drawcord
- YKK® zips used throughout
- Antibacterial fixed mesh inner mesh lining
- D3O® LP1 Tri-vented shoulder protection pre-fitted
- D3O® LP1 Tri-vented adjustable elbow protectors pre-fitted
- D3O® Viper large back protector pocket (armour sold separately)
- Two kangaroo pockets
- Hidden pocket inside the kangaroo pocket complete with zip closure
- Internal storage pockets
- Centre front double zip with mesh lining to increase airflow
- Elasticated webbing on cuff for secure fastening
- Dark reflective stripe to aid in low light conditions
- Snap down hood
- Pre-curved sleeves for improved rider fit
- Euro hoop connecting zip
- Jacket-to-jean YKK® short connecting zip
- CE EN17092 level 'AA' certified
| 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 |
Technically innovative and relaxed urban at the same time. The Brecken hoody has the casual style thought combines 3D air mesh panels with solid cotton panels to provide strategic breathability. Brecken also features a double front zip which allow riders to add ventilation along the centre front when temperatures rise. Despite the casual style and mesh, Brecken is a CE 'AA' rated riding garments with D3O® armour pre-fitted, a snap back rear hood, pre-curved sleeves and a detachable hood.
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