Hideout has had a makeover! Thanks to Daddy Hideout, who left his sun lounger to help us, we have a brand new look in store. We have gone with a rustic theme in keeping with the barn that we are in. We used a blow torch on the wood to give a beautiful finish which shows off the clothing to perfection. We have also had a move around. A clearer sale area houses lots of ridiculous bargains all of which are well worth a rummage through. More space has been allocated to the new 2013 Halvarssons and Lindstands range. With over 32 different styles of textile trousers we have a new display area to show off their diversity. We are officially busting at the seams with a wide variety of goodies whic.. Read More

We here at Hideout are working on a Swan replica suit.

Marie, our amazing artist has worked her magic and as this image shows, replicated the original design to the minute detail.

Next it will go through to our machinist to be put together. we are all excited to see what the end result looks like.

If you want a replica suit, send us an image and we can price it for you. Or use our design tool in the bespoke section to design your own suit to your own colours and specification.

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Hideout have now introduced the legendary Knox Cold Killers range in to store and on-line. They make great Christmas presents as they are great worn on and off the bike. They are stylish, light weight and great under leathers or textiles. 

The Cold Killers Softshell collection is engineered with a focus on style, fit, soft feel and overall comfort.

The collection features Softshell fabric providing active stretch, windproof and breathable performance combined with great water resistance. The Softshell fabric is a three ply laminate with a very tough and tightly woven stretch fabric on the outside with a cosy 3D fleece liner. In between is a laminated membrance, which .. Read More

Hideout Leathers have launched the Adventure-Pro suit which is waterproof, vented and safe.
Its aimed squarely at Adventure riders who want full weather versatility for their riding.

Outer jacket made from C-Change™ the revolutionary waterproof yet highly breathable fabric. The fabric is laminated so the water will just bead off, no standing in puddles or putting on wet kit the next day. C-Change™ is a wind and waterproof membrane which independently reacts to changing temperatures and activities. Depending on the situation, breathability or heat-retention increases or decreases. As a result, C-Change™ always ensures a pleasant body climate.

Both the.. Read More

Hideout give safety talks on the importance of what you wear and why. If your organisation would like to arrange for us to come and see you call either Kate or Rachael on 01799 584828

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Our customers come from all over the world. We made Graham a suit in the nineties but when it came to renewing it he had to come all the way from New Zealand.

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'My leather jacket- the story so far..' By Simon Fellows

' I went to a motorcycle show i think in London in 1988 and there was a fella with long hair whom made racing leathers from Hideout Leather.
I asked him how much he'd charge for making me a jacket out of goatskin and i recall he said 250 pounds.

So some months later i went to Gwyder (??) St in Cambridge and he fitted me for it.
Picked it up and then its adventure really began.
It went to Australia with me in 1989 and was sent back by container to the UK.

I then spent 15 years doing primarily voluntary work and gave the jacket to my brother during my wanderings
I assumed it'd been lost in t.. Read More

Hideout will be exhibiting at the Motorcycle Live show at the NEC Birmingham from 24th Novemeber - 3rd December. Hope to see you there.

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Talan tests his abilities at Brighton Speed Trials

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Hi Kate, Sandra and all at Hideout, I recently had a 80mph+ crash at Snetterton on a trackday, and am pleased to tell you that thanks to my recently purchased Hideout suit (this spring) I didn't even have a bruise!! The suit had a little bit of scuffing which only needs minor attention.
 
To say I was chuffed would be an understatement.
Putting it in perspective, another rider fell in the morning in the same type of accident wearing "popular" leathers at low(ish) speed and by the afternoon he was aching badly and his suit was badly damaged. I walked away with no ill effects at all.
 
I would not hesitate to buy from you again or recommend you to friends.. Read More

Snetterton Racing – making history in British Motorsport
So, after two long years of liaison with the Auto Cycle Union, and working closely with Dave Stewart from Club Thundersport, I was finally given my ACU Road Race licence.  It was therefore with excitement and intrepidation that I turned up at Snetterton racetrack on 22nd June for my first set of races over the weekend of 23rd and 24th.  Colrai racing (in the form of Colin Groom) were going to be helping me for the weekend, as were Dave and Roz.  The weather forecast didn’t look great, but that didn’t matter as I’ve ridden many times in the wet and knew I’d be fine.  Scrutineerin.. Read More

For those of you who have not heard of The Bike Experience, it is a charity founded by Paralympic skier Talan Skeels-Piggins. The carity's aim is to help disabled motorcyclists ride a motorcycle again in a controlled, safe environment. They use specially adapted bikes to allow paraplegic motorcyclists to get back on a bike and experience the thrill of motorcycling - something they never thought they would do again. They really do make dreams come true.

If you can volunteer any of your time or simpy want to donate to this worth while cause go to The Bike Experience

 

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SINGING IN THE RAIN  (NOT THE FILM VERSION) OR 7,000 MILES OF DRY RIDING.

On the 3rd of April 2012, Kate Jennings of Hideout Leathers gave a two hour presentation on Hideout motorcycle clothing to the Herts. & Beds. Advanced Motorcycle Group, and very informative it was too. I was in the market for a new set of leathers, so was keen to hear what Kate had to say and to look over the range that she had brought along. I was and still am a committed leather suit man, so imagine my surprise when I realised that my attitude towards textile suits was turned absolutely on their head as Kate introduced Hideout’s new Hi-Pro textile suit, which has all the integrity of leather.. Read More

Leather suits, jackets and trousers

1. Remove any inner lining, where possible, and wash separately on a gentle cycle with a non bio detergent. Allow to dry naturally. If the lining doesn't come out, turn the garment inside out and spray with Fabrise or a fabric deodorizer, Storm do a good one.
2. Clean the leather using a leather cleaner - we recommend Mustang Liquid or Foam Cleaner and a nylon bristled nail brush to lift out all the grime from the leather and allow to dry naturally.
3. With a clean damp cloth and wipe off any residue from the cleaner.
4. With a clean cloth, apply a hide food - this is a cream which pe.. Read More

Royston and District Motorcycle Club's Annual Motorcycle show.

Held at the Meldreth Manor school this show has become legenary as over 4000 bike desend on Meldreth over four hour on a Wednesday night.

Our old friend Steve Parrish dropped by to see us while we were exhibiting. We made his first leathers in the early 80s but last made him a suit when he did a classic race with Barry Sheen. All monies made go to the Meldreth Manor School, and the Air Ambulance...

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Hideout are back from an exciting yet gruelling ten day stint at the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham. It was great to see many of you there. We caught up with John and Andy and joined in their TT success for the season. We had a lot of positive response to our new Hi-pro textile suit and took pre-orders for delivery in the New Year. With over 100 000 people through the door the show was an outstanding success and a vast improvement than in previous years
It was great to catch up with John Holden and Andy Winkle the F1 Side Car TT Winners, They've secured a deal with Kowasaki so we'll be hard at work over the winter making some green leathers fo.. Read More