{"product_id":"bowtex-elite-womens-armored-shirt-aaa-rated","title":"Bowtex Elite Women's Armored Shirt - AAA Rated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are happy to have this women's specific Bowtex AAA-rated armored riding layer in the Union Garage catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe AAA Bowtex Elite Shirt brings the same AAA abrasion resistance from the men's model, which has been a best seller for years, and gives it a true women's specific cut, with a relatively shorter length, slimmer sleeves and a more tailored waist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe think Bowtex AAA Elite layers should be a staple of any rider's closet. These discrete under layers offer supercharged protection thanks to the scientifically proven abrasion-resistant Dyneema material, as well as the integrated Level 2 armor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/bowtex-elite-womens-leggings-v2-aaa-rated\"\u003e matching Bowtex women's leggings\u003c\/a\u003e for head-to-toe AAA-rated protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot included in the purchase price: the optional back protector, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/sas-tec-tripleflex-b47-back-armor-for-womens-bowtex-shirts\"\u003eavailable in Level 1 or Level 2\u003c\/a\u003e.  The optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/sas-tec-sc1-cp7-ultralight-chest-protectors?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d026d148e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003echest armor\u003c\/a\u003e is not included, either, but the Elite shirt comes with ready pockets for it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Bowtex offers other variations of this same basic premise with slightly lighter weight material, at a slightly less expensive price point, but with a correspondingly less protective \"AA\" safety rating. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't think the lower-spec AA model is worth stocking, and our money is on this AAA Elite version for its significantly superior protection in the event of a slide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVERSION NOTES: This Bowtex Elite shirt recently went through a running change. Our latest 2026 models feature a reflective Bowtex logo on the chest and back, and a single zippered hand pocket, and a Bowtex branded \"black label\" at the sleeve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025 Elite shirts are designated by the yellow tags sewn to the hem and the sleeve, and come without any logos, or a pocket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOtherwise the material is the same spec, the armor is still Level 2, and the fit is the same. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTBH, we prefer the older unbranded version, but going forward we'll only be stocking the \"black label\" model, and as such the outgoing yellow-tag versions are being offered at $50 off while supplies last. Hence the differential \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epricing on some models. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Dyneema x Bowtex fabric coverage for maximum protection, breathability and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra lightweight and invisible under your clothes, so you can ride in your own style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE level AAA rating according to EN17092-2:2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced seams all around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thermo-conductive Dyneema x Bowtex fibers are in direct contact with the skin for that famous cold and soft feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated belt loops allowing you to attach it to your jeans or pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe asymmetrical cut provides a longer back coverage to get you fully covered in riding position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS-TEC level 2 protectors elbow \u0026amp; shoulder included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/sas-tec-tripleflex-b47-back-armor-for-womens-bowtex-shirts\"\u003eOptional back (level 1 or 2)\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/sas-tec-sc1-cp7-ultralight-chest-protectors?_pos=3\u0026amp;amp;_sid=d026d148e\u0026amp;amp;_ss=r\"\u003echest (level 1)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Dyneema fabric developed by Bowtex and made in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll components and assembly 100% made in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowtex","offers":[{"title":"X-Small","offer_id":46211426451689,"sku":"210000019936","price":408.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small","offer_id":46211426484457,"sku":"210000019937","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46211426517225,"sku":"210000019938","price":408.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46211426549993,"sku":"210000019939","price":408.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":46211426582761,"sku":"210000019940","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2X-Large","offer_id":46211426615529,"sku":"210000019941","price":408.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/9959\/9424\/files\/ELITE-SHIRT-LADIES-2026-01-front.jpg?v=1776457614","url":"https:\/\/uniongaragenyc.com\/products\/bowtex-elite-womens-armored-shirt-aaa-rated","provider":"Union Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}