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Bowtex Ladies Optimal CE protective Shirt - Black
Bowtex lightweight and breathable 'AA' ladies protective shirt complete with SAS-TEC protection
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Verified Customer Reviews for Bowtex Ladies Optimal CE protective Shirt
Highly recommended
20 July 2025 by Red
Honestly one of my best purchase so far. It’s so lightweight. Keeps me nice and chill even on a hot summer day.
The fit is snug, giving me a nice figure too.
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The Optimal Shirt Ladies is a great entry into Bowtex's protective base layer collection. Rated CE AA, this shirt strikes the perfect balance between comfort and safety. Constructed from advanced UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) fabric, it offers exceptional stretch and flexibility, ensuring a flattering fit while maintaining high abrasion resistance.
The Elite Shirt Ladies has a specific ladies fit with shorter, slimmer arms, a more pronounced waist line and a shorter length. It is designed to be incredibly lightweight and virtually invisible under regular clothes. Wear it on its own or layer it under your favourite jacket, sweatshirt, or weatherproof shell. It provides a foundational level of protection while allowing you to maintain your style and comfort. Being so compact, you can simply fold it and pack it in your backpack or side panniers!
Whether you're navigating city streets or embarking on weekend adventures, the Bowtex Optimal Shirt for Ladies ensures you ride with confidence, comfort, and protection.
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Bowtex Ladies Optimal CE protective Shirt - Black
- Specifically designed for a ladies fit
- Constructed from ultra-stretchy UHMWPE fabric ensuring excellent fit, flexibility, and durability
- Incorporates SAS-TEC level 1 shoulder (SB) and elbow (EB) armour protection
- Pockets for optional back (B47 or B47-2) protector (sold separately)
- Lightweight and breathable perfect for everyday uses and layering under any outerwear
- Light and compact that can be easily packed away in a backpack or side panniers
- Made entirely in Europe ensuring high standards of quality and craftsmanship
- CE 'AA' rating
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | 45-46 |
The Optimal Shirt Ladies is a great entry into Bowtex's protective base layer collection. Rated CE AA, this shirt strikes the perfect balance between comfort and safety. Constructed from advanced UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) fabric, it offers exceptional stretch and flexibility, ensuring a flattering fit while maintaining high abrasion resistance.
The Elite Shirt Ladies has a specific ladies fit with shorter, slimmer arms, a more pronounced waist line and a shorter length. It is designed to be incredibly lightweight and virtually invisible under regular clothes. Wear it on its own or layer it under your favourite jacket, sweatshirt, or weatherproof shell. It provides a foundational level of protection while allowing you to maintain your style and comfort. Being so compact, you can simply fold it and pack it in your backpack or side panniers!
Whether you're navigating city streets or embarking on weekend adventures, the Bowtex Optimal Shirt for Ladies ensures you ride with confidence, comfort, and protection.
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