Acerbis Launches Quartz ADV Jacket With Dual-Wear In&Out Waterproof Membrane
10K/5K In&Out membrane + Laminated stretch nylon with magnetic ventilation flaps + Acerbis built the all-weather ADV jacket that lets you wear the rain shell inside or outside.
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Acerbis has launched a complete overhaul of its technical dual-road apparel line at EICMA in Milan, headlined by the all-season Quartz adventure-touring jacket.
While most adventure jackets force riders into a dogmatic choice between a heavy, stiff laminated Gore-Tex outer shell or a multi-layer modular setup where a soaked outer jacket turns into a freezing 10-kilogram wet sponge, the Quartz takes a distinctly Italian pragmatic approach. Built from a laminated stretch nylon shell that repels water saturation, it introduces a versatile 10K/5K “In&Out” waterproof membrane that can be worn either inside the jacket as a windbreaker liner or pulled over the outside during torrential cloudbursts. It joins a major push in technical rider protection at Milan, debuting alongside the Klim Badlands Pro Gen 5 and Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Gore-Tex boots.
The “In&Out” Modular Membrane: Wet-Weather Versatility
The core mechanical breakthrough of the Acerbis Quartz is its 10,000 mm waterproof and 5,000 g/m²/24h breathable In&Out membrane, engineered with dual connection zips to function both beneath and on top of the main chassis.
On brisk morning tarmac transitions, wearing the membrane inside the main jacket shields the rider’s torso from windchill while preserving the clean, tailored silhouette of an AA-rated garment. When skies open over an exposed mountain pass, stopping to strip off a jacket on the road shoulder to zip in an internal liner is miserable. With the In&Out design, the waterproof shell unpacks from the rear storage pouch and slips directly over the outer chassis in thirty seconds, keeping the entire jacket dry and preventing the outer textile from soaking through with road grime.
A third removable thermal layer—a lightweight 50 g/m² padded gilet—plugs into the inner zip channel for sub-zero alpine descents.
“When rain strikes at 2,000 meters in the Dolomites, nobody wants to strip down to their base layer on the side of the road to zip in a liner. An over-the-jacket waterproof shell keeps the road grit out and the core warm instantly.”
Laminated Stretch Chassis, Magnetic Airflow, and Level 2 Air Shield
The jacket shell is constructed from high-tenacity laminated stretch nylon (58% polyamide, 40% polyester, 2% elastane), providing active flexibility over the shoulders without the bulky cardboard feel of traditional enduro textiles.
For summer riding through low-speed technical tracks, the Quartz features large front chest ventilation panels secured by Fidlock-style magnetic catches that fold open flat against the torso, funneling air directly to the body before exhausting through a broad zippered rear outlet. Impact protection is handled by Acerbis’s newly developed Level 2 Air Shield protectors at the elbows and shoulders. Molded from flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with a perforated lattice geometry, the armor molds to limb joints while promoting continuous airflow.
The jacket is certified to CE EN 17092-3:2020 Class AA, featuring reflective 3M Scotchlite panels and a dedicated internal pocket to accommodate a CE Level 2 back protector.
Side-by-Side: Acerbis Quartz vs Klim Badlands Pro vs Rev’It Defender 3
| Feature / Metric | Acerbis Quartz | Klim Badlands Pro A3 | Rev’It Defender 3 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Material | Laminated stretch nylon (AA) | 3-Layer GORE-TEX Pro + Vectran (AAA) | Ripstop & PWR-shell 750D (AA) |
| Waterproof Membrane | 10K/5K In&Out (Wear in or out) | Direct-laminated Gore-Tex Pro | 3L GORE-TEX removable liner |
| Impact Armor Level | Level 2 Air Shield TPU (Limb) | Level 2 Rogue EXP (Limb + Back) | Level 2 SEEFLEX (Limb + Back) |
| Ventilation System | Magnetic folding chest panels | 12 zippered direct airflow vents | VCS ventilation panels with FidLock |
| Thermal Insulation | 50 g/m² removable padded vest | Uninsulated outer shell | Removable thermal liner |
| Wet Weight Saturation | Minimal (Water-repellent shell) | Zero (Direct laminate) | Moderate (Without rain liner) |
| European Retail Price | ~€399.95 | €1,450.00 | €749.99 |
The Rider’s Trade-Off: Value Versatility vs Direct Laminate Convenience
The obvious trade-off in the Quartz’s three-layer modularity is packing volume. While a €1,450 direct-laminated Gore-Tex Pro shell never requires pulling over to add layers, its rigid textile can feel suffocating in 35-degree Iberian gravel valleys. The Acerbis Quartz allows full-mesh airflow when the chest panels are pinned open, but demands carrying the In&Out shell in the rear pocket when rain threatens. At roughly €399 across European dealers, however, the Quartz delivers 90% of the weather versatility of boutique ADV gear at less than a third of the price tag—leaving plenty of budget left over for fuel and ferry tickets.
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Official product page: https://www.acerbis.com/eu/motorsport/dual-road/jackets/0027445
Reporting via: eicma.it, superbike-news.co.uk
