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Rukka Nivala jacket and trousers

Tested by: Mikko Nieminen | Jacket £1250, trousers £870 | bikerheadz.co.uk

Rukka is a brand well-known among those who do a lot of miles on their bikes. And for a very good reason. Mainly because Rukka garments have a reputation for keeping you warm, dry and comfortable. And the Nivala jacket and trousers do just that.

Waterproofing is done with a three-layer stretch laminate Gore-Tex. It’s the stuff that’s put on top of the outer layer of your jacket. In practice this means that water is topped right at the surface rather than allowed to soak into the jacket and then kept at bay with an inner liner. It makes sense, and it