A vest cover kit for making a customizable vest cover includes a front and back cover configured to cover at least a portion of a users chest and back, respectively, a front lining configured to be coupled to an inner surface of the front cover, the front lining including a first pre-installed closure mechanism that allows for insertion of a first insert, a back lining configured to be coupled to an inner surface of the back cover, the back lining including a second pre-installed closure mechanism that allows for insertion of a second insert, a pair of epaulets configured to be secured to one or more of the front cover and the back cover, and at least one side strap, wherein the side strap is configured to be removably secured to the front cover and the back cover to secure the customizable vest cover on the user.

Protective garments are disclosed having a fabric material treated with a durable water resistant treatment. In accordance with the present disclosure, the durable water resistant treatment is substantially free of fluorocarbon chemicals and yet provides not only excellent water resistance, but also has excellent durability properties.

Protective garments are disclosed having a fabric material treated with a durable water resistant treatment. In accordance with the present disclosure, the durable water resistant treatment is substantially free of fluorocarbon chemicals and yet provides not only excellent water resistance, but also has excellent durability properties.

Some embodiments provide a protective motorcycle jacket with a detachable blazer for protecting a motorcyclist. The protective motorcycle jacket with a detachable blazer includes an outer layer comprising textile fabric for providing an appearance of a blazer, and an inner layer comprising abrasion resistant material for providing abrasion resistance to the protective motorcycle jacket with a detachable blazer.