Protection level - CE-LEVEL 2 (T+)
Designed to thrive where others fail, the Spina back protector was developed to go beyond standard expectations — especially where many falter: in the heat.
Failure to Perform
Spinal impacts are always serious. Even minor displacements can result in lasting damage, making back protection crucial. Yet, many foam back protectors fall short when exposed to heat. Their protective qualities drop as temperatures rise, exposing a dangerous flaw.
This raised a fundamental question for us: why settle for protectors that perform only within ideal conditions but falter outside of them?
The Impact of Heat
Heat softens rubberlike foam, the material commonly used in back protection. Similar to how tires become more flexible and grippy when warmed, foam becomes softer — but unlike tires, this softening degrades protective performance.
Achieving the CE-level 2 rating (EN 1621-2:2014) requires foam to pass a drop test at 22°C. A higher-level T+ rating means maintaining this protection even at 40°C. While 40°C may seem extreme, real-world riding conditions — body heat, solar radiation, physical exertion — can easily reach or exceed this threshold, especially since back protectors are worn close to the skin (which sits at already around 33°C at rest).
We realized that true performance means staying protective in these elevated temperatures, not just under lab conditions.
The Challenge
Our challenge was not just to meet the T+ standard, but to exceed it. To do that, our Research & Innovation team discovered conventional materials wouldn’t cut it.
We looked beyond the motorcycle world to high-performance athletic footwear, where functionally graded EVA midsoles offered the characteristics we needed: lightweight, flexible, multi-impact resistant, and crucially, temperature insensitive. Working with sports development partners, we re-engineered EVA foam specifically for spinal protection in hot conditions.
Beyond Conventional Construction
But shaping it like an insole wouldn’t suffice. Back protectors are more complex. That meant inventing an all-new production process. We refined injection molding to introduce bow-tie lattices for breathability, added die-cut holes to boost airflow, and used thermo-pressing to finalize the foam’s shape. The result? A balanced, lightweight protector that maintains its structure and shock absorption under intense heat.
To ensure wearability, we analyzed human anthropometrics across different body types. The result: a bi-directional buckle system integrating shoulder and waist straps, ensuring even force distribution and all-day comfort. It’s also repairable — because the Spina is built to be used, reused, and relied upon after a crash.
Conclusion
After two years, over 120 material iterations, and countless prototypes, we’re proud to introduce the REV'IT! Spina back protector. It’s the result of cross-industry collaboration, production innovation, and daring design — a protector that finally answers the question: why has back protection failed just beyond the standard?
Because no one had done it. Until now.
