Which is hotter to wear: leather or textile?

[SPman]

Over about 38 degrees, it makes fuck all difference. From 0 to around 25-26, I prefer leather, 25 - 38, normally a vented textile jacket and draggins. Over 37-38, if I do ride, I just throw on the leathers (unvented - air at 38+ coming in through holes is not cooling and I find solid leathers better), or better still, just stay in the pool.

[slofox]

General consensus is leather (is cooler) then.

Main reason I was considering leather was for safety but now I have the added bonus of not sweating my arse off (as much).

I wear only leather.

In summer I wear a thin merino thermal underneath. Sounds crazy, yes, but it does keep you cooler I reckon...(oh and it doesn't stink if you do sweat up in it...)

[saltydog]

Leather is kewl.

[sinned]

When it warms up by another couple of degrees I will be back into the leather.

[jack_hamma]

Leather is kewl.

Yep on the bike.... and in the bedroom

[Banditbandit]

I have both leaher and cordura - complete mix and match for the conditions.

My cordura jacket and pants will go over my leathers (with the liners removed) and serve as excellent wet weather riding gear ... and also for extra warmth ...

I find leather warmer - better in the winter but not so good on a hot sunny day when I stop ... I also like the slightly heavier and snugger feeling of leather - just seems like more protection. My current leathers have bitten tarmac twice and are still usable (both times 10+ years ago) - I doubt I will keep my cordura gear if it ever bites the road ...