It is the riding apparel that has to deliver the main contribution to passive safety: Only the apparel can protect the rider from injuries caused by abrasion and torsion in the case of a fall as well as dampen impact energy.

The attire can also make an invaluable contribution towards a rider's active safety: Keeping his physical and mental capabilities at peak levels instead of tiring him, straining him or impairing his ability to focus. Safety is therefore inseparably linked to comfort.

Furthermore, in this era of high tech it would also be conceivable to integrate systems into the apparel that support or even enhance sensual perception, for example by increasing visual perception of the terrain and other road users under impaired visibility conditions, display information about road conditions et cetera.