A modern classic and our number one seller. Designed to be easily worn under outer garments with just a single layer underneath. Our heated liners and unique heating systems allow you to wear your existing outerwear while providing an even distribution of warmth throughout the body. Constructed from a Teflon-coated, wind-resistant, soft nylon shell making for very lightweight and highly compressible garments. The perfect items to pack for those trips with unpredictable weather conditions.
Gerbings developed Microwire™ in response to a Department of Defense contract for heated clothing for Special Ops Forces. Of the conventional heating systems employed in heated motorcycle clothing at the time, none of it was up to the stress and strains that a soldier would put these items through, especially the demands of Special Ops. Carbon fiber wires were too brittle and thick, and common copper wire heated too slowly and eventually the military was able to get it to it fail. In a nutshell, the military wanted something stronger and more durable, thinner and lighter, and which would heat more rapidly. The answer to all these requirements was what we call Microwire™. And when we were done developing it, we patented it.
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