Color vs Cleanliness

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I am looking to buy some light colored (solids or accents of red, beige, blue, silver - but not yellow) gear (jacket for sure and maybe pants) so that I can be seen better - as compared to black which seems to be 80% of the gear that is available - especially if I buy on sale. I am also thinking that light clothing equates to cooler temperatures during our California summers as it gets over 90 during many summer days where I live. My current jacket is black and my current pants are beige that I have used for the past 4000 miles. I have noticed that the pants have been getting dirtier and dirtier as time goes by - even with repeated washings. So, I am guessing that lighter colors may not be very practical unless I can live with looking somewhat dirty as time goes by. This is true for my pants for sure - but can't say about the jacket as I never had a light colored jacket. While I never previously gave it much thought, I am now thinking that there is so much black clothing based solely on cleanliness/appearance issues - as black does not show nearly as much as lighter colors.

Questions: What has been your experience regarding 'cleanliness/appearance' when wearing a light colored jacket? Pants? When switching from black to light colors has 'cleanliness/appearance' been an issue? What has been your experience regarding 'excessive heat' when wearing a light colored jacket? Pants? When switching from black to light colored jacket has 'excessive heat' been an issue (assuming above 85 degrees with a bit of city driving involving waiting at traffic lights)? Pants? Thanks for your input.

Thanks!

I think it'll get grubby quickly enough - mine does!

Job is done now, it's hanging drying right now.

TBH, not that much difference in looks, cleanliness, but smells of the water proofing agent.

I think a combination of the scooters protection and the outer Hi-Vis vest has saved the suit from the bulk of detritus from the air.

I now know it's about a 36 hour job from washing machine to being fully dry.

Is it dry yet?

MikeO wrote:

Is it dry yet?

Yup and I have to admit they came up nice and clean. Bit of damage to the leather trim, but I reckon it may have been split for a while.

May give them a wash on the next 5 year anniversary!!!

The irritation was putting all the padding back!!!!