Samshield Raphael Knee Grip Riding Breeches Men Permanent

The Raphael comes in Beige and White. White runs from XXS (men's 42) to L (men's 50), Beige is available in S (men's 46) and M (men's 48). Start from your usual men's size: with a slim fit that is generally the right size, and a close fit is needed to keep the knee patches in place.

White is the classic competition colour, Beige the practical shade for training and clinics. Under close-fitting riding breeches, seamless underwear is your best choice, because thick seams show through and can chafe under your seat.

No specific washing instruction is given, so follow the label in the breeches. Samshield notes that the breeches keep grip and fit after frequent washing. To keep it that way, wash inside out at a low temperature, without fabric softener, and use no tumble dryer: softener leaves a film over the silicone and heat damages it.

These riding breeches are meant for show jumpers and for riders looking for all-round use: breeches for daily training that can go to a competition too. The free seat is an advantage when you work a lot in a light seat and want to be able to shift your position across the saddle.

If you are after maximum contact and a still, deep seat instead, a Full Grip model within our range is the better choice: there the silicone runs across the entire seat and the inside of the legs. Bear in mind, too, that Beige is available in only two sizes and that Samshield does not state a material composition for this model.

The silicone knee patches give hold at the knee, while your seat stays free to move over the saddle in light seat and over a fence. Wear seamless underwear underneath, because thick seams show through close-fitting breeches.

No specific washing instruction is given, so follow the label. Wash inside out at a low temperature, without fabric softener and without a tumble dryer: softener leaves a film over the silicone and heat damages it.

Which size should I take?
The sizes run from XXS (men's 42) to L (men's 50). It is a slim fit model, so start from your usual men's size.

Which colours does the Raphael come in?
In Beige and White. Beige is available in S (men's 46) and M (men's 48), White across the full size range.

What is the difference between Full Grip and Knee Grip?
Full Grip has silicone across the entire seat and the inside of the legs and gives more contact with the saddle. Knee Grip, as on the Raphael, has silicone only at knee height and lets the seat move freely.

Are these breeches suitable for competition?
Yes, Samshield names both intensive training and competition. White is the classic competition colour; do check the rules of your discipline.

Which discipline are these breeches intended for?
Samshield names show jumpers and all-round use.

How do I wash these riding breeches?
No specific washing instruction is known. Follow the care label in the breeches. For silicone knee patches the general rule is: low temperature, inside out, no fabric softener and no tumble dryer.

Does the grip stay good after washing?
Samshield states that the model is wear-resistant and shape-retaining and keeps its grip and fit after frequent washing.

What does four-way stretch mean?
That the fabric gives in every direction, lengthwise and crosswise, and pulls smooth again after movement.

• Samshield Raphael men's riding breeches in the Knee Grip version
• Silicone knee patches with a free seat, aimed at jumping and all-round use
• Technical performance material with four-way stretch
• Breathable, quick-drying and moisture-wicking
• Slim fit with a mid-rise waist
• Wear-resistant and shape-retaining, keeps grip and fit after frequent washing
• Available in Beige and White, sizes XXS (men's 42) to L (men's 50)