SPIDI and the evolution of the motorcycle glove

The company he built in the 70s the first models of gloves for motorcycling sports tells the story of the birth and evolution of the
motorcycle glove.

The book traces the history of the motorcycle glove the history of SPIDI. The story of how safety and comfort have improved over time thanks to research,
the technical innovations of materials e the experience alongside the pilots of the world motorcycling championships. A publication for enthusiasts who wish to discover knowledge and innovations which have marked the evolution of the glove, the motorcycle accessory that requires more manufacturing experience to be packaged. A journey into
know-how andexcellence of Made in Italy which has marked the history of motorcycling, and which today is all projected towards innovation for the future of motorcycle clothing.

The history of SPIDI begins in the garage under the founder's house, Renato Dalla Grana, where in the mid-70s an artisan workshop for leather processing was set up. We are in the province of Vicenza, the largest European tanning district, where the best sartorial experiences related to leather goods are concentrated. As with every
great self-respecting Italian entrepreneurial history, are an extraordinary manufacturing knowledge and a strong passion that in 1977 they created SPIDI.

The passion is for speed on two wheels: by observing the movements of the riders on the track, Dalla Grana develops the prototype of the first ergonomic motorcycle glove designed specifically for improve safety and driving performance on two wheels. The book narrates the close link between the evolution of the motorcycle glove and the world of racing, right from the beginning. The year following its foundation, SPIDI was already at the top of international motorcycle racing with Kenny roberts, who won his first world championship in the 500cc class wearing the legendary “Speed”, the first racing glove model produced by SPIDI. The same model that the winners of the following championships Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson and Franco Uncini will also wear.

Nicola Dalla Grana – SPIDI CEO: “The idea for the book was born, almost by chance, while researching an old production sample in the company archive. Having opened the first drawers, we found the technical drawings and samples made from my father in the 70s. We realized that there was enough material to set up a museum. So we said to ourselves: why not share this story with a book?”