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New Keis Heated Jacket with UltraFlex

Heated mid-layer combines Micro Carbon Heating with purpose-made UltraFlex fabric.

Relief from even the worst winter chill is now within reach of year-round riders, thanks to the latest innovation from Keis – the J601RP UltraFlex Heated Jacket.

This mid-layer garment combines in-house developed fabric technology and their proven Micro Carbon Heat elements, for maximum comfort and heating efficiency.

Keis-Developed UltraFlex Technology

The Jacket is made from a unique material called UltraFlex. Developed by Keis, UltraFlex fulfils the three most important elements a heated motorcycle mid-layer must have:

  1. For maximum efficiency, heated clothing needs to be pressed gently against the body – too tight and it can cause sores, too loose and it is less effective;
  2. Motorcycle mid-layers need to be flexible, so they don’t restrict movement on the bike or create tight spots, affecting blood flow;
  3. The fabric should not be bulky, so it takes up minimal space under riding jackets.

UltraFlex is made from a combination of 85% Chinlon and 15% Spandex. Commonly used in activewear, Chinlon is a synthetic, lightweight material known for its strength and durability. It also has a smooth, soft texture and can wick away moisture, making it an ideal choice for a motorcycle mid-layer.

Adding Spandex creates exceptional elasticity, and provides a generous four-way stretch. It helps mould the garment to the wearer’s body for a snug fit, without restricting movement.

Tried and Tested Heat Technology
Tried and tested Micro Carbon Fibre heating panels deliver consistent warmth without the weight and bulk often associated with heated garments.

Panels on the front, back and sleeves deliver infrared heat to the body’s core. Additional sections in the collar provide welcome relief to the neck, which is often left exposed to the cold in the gap between helmet and riding jacket.

The panels are washable and are so reliable that Keis offers a lifetime warranty on them.

Power on Tap
The Keis UltraFlex Jacket produces 65W of heating power. The level of heat it delivers is set using a Keis Heavy Duty Controller worth £38, which for a limited time comes free with the J601RP.

Supplied with everything needed to run directly from a motorcycle or scooter’s 12v battery, current draw is low (5.4A), so it won’t overload the charging system. Should the rider prefer, it can also be powered via the Keis Cigarette Lighter/DIN Power Supply Lead (an optional accessory).

Available in unisex sizes 2XS-3XL, the Keis J601RP UltraFlex Heated Jacketretails for £220 (including VAT). Alongside the lifetime warranty on the heating elements, the jacket itself is also covered by a two-year warranty.

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New Keis Heated Bodywarmer with UltraFlex

New heated mid-layer designed from the ground up, using specially selected textiles and an enhanced heating system.

Keis Apparel, the UK’s leading provider of heated motorcycle clothing, has launched the next generation of its heated garments, incorporating UltraFlex technology.

Featuring tried and trusted micro carbon fibre heating panels, the new Heated Bodywarmer has a luxurious, elasticated outer shell, for maximum comfort and superior heating efficiency. The unique UltraFlex material provides generous elastic 4-way stretch, moulding the garment to the wearer’s body contours for a snug fit, without restricting movement.

Keis developed UltraFlex specifically for motorcycle mid-layers, so that riders can enjoy riding safely in colder environments;

  1. For maximum efficiency, heated clothing needs to be pressed gently against the body. Too tight and it can cause sores, too loose and it is less effective.
  2. Motorcycle mid-layers need to be flexible, so they don’t restrict movement on the bike or create tight spots, affecting blood flow.
  3. The fabric should not be bulky, so it takes up minimal space under riding jackets.

The unique fabric technology is created from a combination of 85% Chinlon and 15% Spandex. Commonly used in activewear, Chinlon is a synthetic, lightweight material known for its strength and durability. Combining a smooth, soft texture and an ability to wick away moisture, it is an ideal choice for clothing that needs to be breathable and comfortable. Adding Spandex creates exceptional elasticity, so the garments fit snugly, but without pressure.

With heating panels in the chest, back, and collar, the Keis UltraFlex Heated Bodywarmer produces 41W (3.4A) of heating power – almost three times more than previous models.

It is designed to be powered direct from a motorcycle battery and a wiring loom is included.

Available in all sizes from 2XS up to 3XL, the Keis B601RP UltraFlex Heated Bodywarmer retails for £180 (including VAT) and is currently supplied with a free Keis Power Controller, worth £38.

Keis offers a lifetime warranty on the heating element within all its heated garments and a two-year warranty on all clothing products. For more information, please visit keisapparel.com

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Heated Clothing – Not just for Winter

Invest in heated kit to stay comfortable right through the year.

Keis – the UK’s leading heated motorcycle clothing brand – are reminding riders that heated garments can be a practical addition to the kit cupboard throughout the riding season in the UK, and not just in winter.

Wayne Harrison, Keis’ Head of Marketing, explains: “Many riders think of heated clothing purely for winter, but increasingly unpredictable weather – and other factors that may not be so obvious – means the ability to turn on the heat any time in the riding calendar is a real bonus.”  

Even in Spring and Autumn, the average temperature range in the UK is relatively cool, and can catch riders out if they’re not prepared. In April – the start of the riding season for many British bikers – mean temperatures only reach a daily high of 12 degrees Celsius (54 Fahrenheit) and can go as low as just 4°C (39°F).

Wayne adds: “Even at that top mean figure of 12°C you can start to feel the cold after only a few minutes on the bike. And if your riding takes in early starts or goes past sunset, the temperature can quickly plummet, leaving you caught out in the cold.”

Wind chill is also a major factor that is often overlooked; riding at just 50 mph in an ambient air temperature of 4°C the windchill takes it to -4, and at 70mph that will drop to a seriously uncomfortable -5°. Hitting the mountain passes – a popular choice of route when touring – can also have a dramatic effect. For every 100-metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by about 1 degree Celsius.

As well as being uncomfortable, prolonged exposure to low temperatures like these can quickly affect the body’s core temperature, and a drop of just 1-2 degrees Celsius can affect concentration, coordination and cause drowsiness – all potentially disastrous when in charge of a motorcycle.

Wearing heated clothing enables riders to warm up at the flick of a switch and Keis design theirs specifically for motorcyclists, so it can be used as regular riding kit.

For example, Keis Heated Vests are made from lightweight stretch fabric, so they can be worn as mid-layer, while Keis gloves are made to the CE standard for motorcycle gloves, featuring protection from impacts and abrasion, without the bulk associated with traditional winter gloves.

Most feature a dual power design, meaning they can draw power either directly from a motorcycle’s 12V battery or Keis’ portable battery packs, for use off the bike too.

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OptiMate Cable Converter for Heated Clothing

OptiMate’s O-67 Cable Kit converts an SAE battery charger lead to a DC jack for heated clothing.

Power heated clothing direct from your motorcycle using a regular battery charger lead with the OptiMate O-67 SAE – DC Cable Kit.

The handy kit comes with an O-67M SAE to 2.5mm Jack/Plug (male) and an O-67F SAE to 2.5mm Socket (female) lead, which are compatible with most heated garments. Both plug straight into any industry standard SAE 2-pin connector for an instant and secure connection straight to the battery – no need to run multiple cables from the terminals – and are a generous 30cm long to allow for short wires from heated clothing.

When parked up, simply disconnect the cable and plug the lead from the bike into an OptiMate charger to keep the battery in good health – something that is particularly important during colder weather.

Also included in the kit is an O-27 SAE to SAE Polarity Adapter, which enables connection to a range of other accessories.

All three adapters have a cable rating of 16AWG (1.32mm2) SPT-2W; feature weatherproof in-line seals on each SAE connector; and are tested to -40°C/-40°F, for complete confidence in a cold and damp winter environment.

The kit retails at just £29.90 and is covered by a 3-year warranty for complete peace of mind.

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No more cold finger with Keis heated inner gloves

Practical dual power heated inner gloves for warm hands on and off the bike.

A popular and cost-effective way to start enjoying the benefits of heated clothing, Keis G102 Heated Inner Gloves will keep your hands toasty warm on two wheels and off them.

Motorcycling and cycling, hiking, walking the dog, attending outdoor events, and just about any time you’re exposed to the cold, you can have warmth on tap with Keis G102 Heated inner Gloves. Their dual power design means they can draw power either directly from your motorcycle’s 12V battery (via the battery power lead included with them), or any Keis portable battery pack (available separately).

Made from a lightweight stretch material, they’re super comfy and will fit under most motorcycle and outdoor gloves. The luxurious warmth comes from the Micro Alloy Element Technology inside, that’s ultra-thin, yet delivers instant heat whenever it’s needed.

Current draw is only 1 Amp, so they won’t put any strain on your bike’s charging system, and with a powerful Keis Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack you can keep the heat on for up to two and a half hours with the 2600mAh option, and over five hours from the larger 5200mAh version.

Easy to care for, Keis G102 Heated Inner Gloves are machine washable and the heating elements have a Lifetime Warranty. They come in unisex sizes S-XL and are priced at £79 per pair including VAT. Each pair comes with full instructions and both a vehicle (motorcycle) battery Power Supply Lead and a Y-lead for plugging in to Keis heated jackets and vests.

Prices for battery packs start at £80- for the 2600mAh battery with a multinational charger.

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Hotpants from Keis

Ditch bulky underlayers and keep legs cosy, even on the chilliest rides, with the new T103RP Heated Trousers from Keis.

They’re ideal for riders of naked bikes and cruisers, which offer little protection for the legs, and for pillions who don’t move around as much as the rider, often sitting high up and exposed to wind chill.

Designed to be worn under riding trousers, the Keis heated trousers are made from a lightweight and breathable soft shell fabric – with an elasticated waist – so they fit comfortably without restricting movement.

When the temperature drops strategically positioned heated panels with Micro Alloy Element Technology provide instant warmth – no more feeling like legs won’t work when stopping at junctions or for fuel etc.

There’s a connection flap built-in for adding a Standard or Bluetooth Keis Power Controller – optional extras, enabling the user to change the heat setting, and to switch on and off.

Power for the T103RP can come directly from the bike’s 12V battery – via the power lead supplied – or they can be connected to a Keis heated jacket, bodywarmer or vest, for all-over warmth. The current Draw is a modest 3.25A and typical power is a substantial 39W.

Keis T103RP Heated Trousers retail at £165- including VAT, come in sizes XS-3XL (UK 32”-44” waist) and come with all required wiring and easy-to-follow instructions.

They’re made from the highest quality materials and can be hand washed. Like all Keis garments, the heating elements are covered by a Lifetime Warranty for complete peace of mind.

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NEW Keis Heated Puffer Jacket

The ultimate in winter luxury, Keis’ new J801 Heated Leisure Puffer Jacket insulates and heats for full-on comfort wherever you are – on your motorcycle, hiking in the hills, cycling, walking the dog or spectating at outdoor events.

Designed to be worn under a motorcycle jacket as a mid-layer, or as an outer garment for leisure pursuits, the luxurious high tech thermal puffer is filled with a generous layer of lightweight 3M Thinsulate™ featherless insulation, which traps body heat and allows moisture to escape.

Should the wearer start to feel the chill, just a flick of a switch and the latest Micro Carbon Fibre Technology provides instant warmth across the chest and back, to keep the body’s core toasty warm.

Three levels of warmth are available – set via the fully integrated power controller on the left side chest panel – with lighting to indicate the selected power setting: Low (green), Medium (amber), and High (red).

Power comes from a portable Keis 2600mAh battery, which sits in its own dedicated pocket. It’s capable of providing up to 6 hours of warmth. The jacket of course comes complete with a Keis portable battery charger, for topping up from any standard UK 240V three-pin outlet.

Built to last, the Keis Puffer Jacket is constructed from the highest quality materials and can be hand washed. Like all Keis garments, the heating elements are covered by a Lifetime Warranty, for complete peace of mind.

The Keis J801 Heated Leisure Puffer Jacket comes in sizes S-L (UK 36″-44″ chest), with a portable battery pack and charger, priced at £260 including VAT.

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Keis Sock-it to Cold Feet

New for winter 2021/2022, Keis S302 Heated Socks keep toes toasty warm and can be worn on the bike or off it, the ultimate in winter luxury!

Feet are among the first bits of the body to feel the cold, because blood flow to the extremities is restricted when temperatures drop. Add in the wind chill factor on a moving motorcycle and you’ll need more than a thick pair of wooly socks to remedy the situation.

Made from a thin, lightweight and breathable soft-shell material, Keis Heated Socks are designed to be worn over a pair of normal socks, inside your regular riding footwear.

Each pair features Micro Alloy Element Technology, for instant warmth when it’s needed – relief on even the most miserable winter rides. Current draw is a modest 0.6Amps, which won’t tax the charging system on modern motorcycles.

They can be powered directly from the 12-Volt motorcycle battery, with the power lead supplied. Alternatively Y-leads – also in the box – enable the user to run power from a Keis Heated Jacket or Vest down each leg to the  Heated Socks.

An optional Light Duty Power Controller (not supplied) can be connected to the power lead for the S302 Heated Socks, enabling the user to change the heat setting from high to medium or low, and to switch on and off.

Keis S302 Heated Socks are available in UK shoe sizes 4-10+ (EU 37-44+) and are priced at £85 per pair including vat.

They are fully machine washable for season-long freshness and the heating elements enjoy a Lifetime Warranty, for complete peace of mind.

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New Heated Gloves you can wear under Jacket Sleeve

Keis G701 Bonded-Textile heated gloves are now available in a more streamlined short-cuff version, designed to sit easily underneath motorcycle jacket cuffs.

Although cut to be more compact, Keis all-new G701S ‘Shorty’ gloves definitely don’t fall short on features, sharing the same high quality construction, weather protection and heat generation technology as the long version.

The spec starts at the Ballistic Spandex outer shell, which is hydrophobic for maximum protection against the rain. Stopping rain at the outer layer keeps the wearer warmer too, preventing water-logged material from transmitting heat away from the hand.

Underneath that is a semi-bonded Hipora™ waterproof and breathable membrane, to stop any water that may have made it through, while allowing perspiration to escape.

The bonding process also reduces bulk, for maximum feel of the motorcycle controls and stops the lining from pulling out when the glove is removed.

A generous layer of 3M Thinsulate™ insulation helps retain warmth and when the temperature really drops, micro carbon fibre heating panels – with Far InfraRed Radiation heat-generating technology – provide reliable, controllable warmth.

More effective than heated grips, the heat is where it’s needed most – the exposed area on the top of the hands and around the fingers. The heating elements are so reliable they have a lifetime warranty.

The integral controller is positioned on the back of the hand for easy operation and enables the wearer to turn the power on and off and change temperature on the move. It features an inbuilt voltage regulator to prevent overheating.

Power can come from an on-board 12V socket – found on most modern machines – or directly from the bike’s battery using the supplied connector lead. The G701S can also be powered directly from a Keis heated jacket or vest, using additional power leads.

Manufactured to CE standard EN 13594 for protective motorcycle gloves, they feature flexible soft armour across the knuckles and scaphoid sliders on each palm and are covered by a 2-year warranty.  .

Keis G701S Shorty Gloves are available in nine sizes, from 3XS-3XL, and retail at £190- including VAT.

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Thumbs-up for KEiS 3-Finger Heated Gloves

The ultimate in winter luxury, KEiS G301 Three-Finger Heated Motorcycle Gloves are perfect for riders who really feel the winter chill in their fingers and hands.

Designed for maximum warmth, the G301’s three-finger design reduces airflow over the surface of the fingers, to keep the heat in and cold out. Inside, each finger has an individual ‘pocket’, for added comfort and warmth and a luxurious feel.

Like all KEiS heated gloves, they feature the latest technology in heat generation: Micro Carbon Fibre panels across the back of the hands and over the top of the fingers – the areas most susceptible to wind chill – for instant, fully-controllable warmth when it’s needed.

They can be powered from the bike’s 12V battery (using cables supplied) or using an optional  battery. KEiS offer a choice between a Battery Pack that can power both gloves or specially designed Glove Batteries, which fit into the cuff pocket on each glove. Current Draw is just 1.6A (for a pair of gloves) so it will not put undue strain on the motorcycle charging system or drain a battery pack too quickly.

On the back of each glove is an independent integral heat controller, positioned on the top of the wrist for easy operation when riding.

A thicker layer of 3M Thinsulate™ offers improved warmth distribution throughout the glove, without compromising dexterity and feel of the controls, while a hydrophobic outer shell and Hipora™ waterproof and breathable membrane offer 100% waterproofing, and help reduce windchill further still. The G301 are also  fully certified to the CE standard for motorcycle gloves (EU PPE Regulation 13594:2015).

On the left index finger there is a visor wipe – something often not included on winter gloves – that makes a significant difference on wet days.

KEiS G301 Three-Finger Heated Gloves are available in a huge range of sizes – 3XS-3XL – and are priced at £200 including VAT. The heating elements are covered by a lifetime warranty

Each pair comes with a Glove Y-Lead, Motorcycle Connection Lead and full operating Instructions, and feature the ‘Male Power Plug’ to connect to your chosen power source.

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Keis dial up the heat with Bluetooth

Manage your heated riding kit from your smartphone with the new Keis Bluetooth® Power Controller.

Making it easier than ever to stay warm and comfortable while you ride, the Power Controller enables the wearer to set the temperature of Keis heated garments using the Keis iControl App.

The App is super easy to use and can be operated while wearing smartphone-compatible riding gloves – no need to take them off, exposing the hands to the cold and wet.

Multiple garments can be connected and controlled in the App, so there’s also no digging around in pockets for button-operated controllers either.

Set up is simple: just plug a Bluetooth® Power Controller into any Keis heated garments that don’t feature a built-in power controller; download the free Keis iControl app to your smartphone; pair them up and you’re ready.

The Keis iControl App can be downloaded free from Google Play (for Android phones) and the Apple iStore (for phones that use iOS).

As well as giving the user instant control, the Power Controller also intelligently smooths out any small input voltage and current fluctuation.

It’s rated IP65 for resistance to water and dust, and features built-in current overload protection for complete peace of mind.

The Keis Bluetooth® Power Controller retails at just £45.00 including VAT.

It works with all Keis Heated Jackets, Bodywarmers, and Vests, as well as other Keis heated garments that don’t feature a built-in power controller, up to a current draw of 10A.

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