Merlin Chigwell Utility D3O® Jacket Olive

The Merlin Chigwell Utility is a heritage-styled waxed cotton riding jacket built to cover the swing between warm and cool weather without swapping into a second jacket. Its 8oz Halley Stevensons Cotec waxed cotton outer — developed with Merlin and exclusive to their range — is teamed with large mesh panels, so once the liner is removed the jacket breathes for hot summer riding.

For cooler or wet days, zip in the removable Reissa waterproof and breathable membrane with its attached 125g thermal wadding. Utility-style pocketing front and rear gives you somewhere to put everything you carry, and a full set of pre-fitted D3O armour plus CE EN 17092 Level AA certification covers the protection side.

Suits road and commuter riders after a classic-looking, year-round jacket with genuine AA-rated protection.

• CE EN 17092 Level AA certified garment
• 8oz Halley Stevensons Cotec tech wax cotton outer, exclusive to Merlin
• Large mesh panelling for airflow once the liner is removed
• Removable Reissa active waterproof and breathable membrane
• 125g thermal lining attached to the Reissa membrane for a 2-in-1 liner
• Fixed mesh inner lining to aid breathability
• D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow protectors pre-fitted
• D3O Viper Stealth back protector pre-fitted
• YKK zippers used throughout
• 4 front utility pockets plus 1 large rear cargo pocket
• Internal storage pockets
• Merlin branded snap studs
• Euro hoop jacket-to-pants connector strap
• Short YKK jacket-to-pants connecting zip

• Chigwell Utility jacket with D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow protectors fitted
• D3O Viper Stealth back protector (fitted)
• Removable Reissa waterproof membrane with attached 125g thermal lining

Remove the D3O shoulder, elbow and back protectors and unzip the Reissa membrane and thermal liner before any cleaning.
Clean the waxed cotton outer by sponging with cold water and a soft brush or cloth only — do not machine wash, dry clean, tumble dry or use detergents, solvents or fabric softeners, as these strip the wax finish.
Re-proof the outer with a waxed cotton dressing when the fabric starts to look dry, pale or patchy, or when water no longer beads on the surface; work it in evenly and pay attention to seams, cuffs and the shoulders.
Dry the jacket naturally at room temperature on a wide hanger, away from direct heat sources, radiators and sunlight.
Hand wash the removable membrane and thermal liner separately in cool water and allow it to air dry fully before refitting.
Run the jacket without the liner in hot weather to take advantage of the mesh panelling, and zip the liner back in for cool or showery rides.
Check before each ride that all armour pockets are closed and the shoulder, elbow and back protectors are seated correctly and have not shifted in the wash.
Use the Euro hoop strap or short YKK connecting zip to link the jacket to compatible Merlin trousers so the jacket cannot ride up in a slide.
Store hanging in a cool, dry, ventilated space rather than compressed in a bag; be aware that waxed cotton can transfer colour or wax onto light-coloured seats and clothing, especially when freshly re-proofed.
Replace the jacket or any impacted armour after a crash — protective performance and certification cannot be relied on once the garment or protectors have taken an impact or been abraded.