Aerostich
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorcycle safety apparel |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Andy Goldfine |
| Headquarters | Duluth , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, International shipping |
Key people | Andy Goldfine (founder) |
| Products | Motorcycle safety apparel, GPS devices, luggage solutions, hand tools |
Number of employees | 100 (2004) |
| Website | www |
'Aero Design & Mfg. Co., known in the market as Aerostich Riderwear, is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and specializes in producing motorcycle safety apparel along with complementary products such as GPS devices, luggage solutions, and hand tools. Established in 1983 by entrepreneur Andy Goldfine, who also founded the nonprofit organization Ride To Work, Inc., Aerostich caters to customers across the United States and Canada while offering international shipping options. Goldfine's leadership is further demonstrated by his multiple terms serving on the board of the American Motorcyclist Association.
Aerostich gained recognition for revolutionizing textile-based protective motorcycle gear, particularly through its signature one-piece Roadcrafter suit and Darien jacket, which have become benchmarks in rider safety clothing. The company’s innovation strategy combines lightweight yet durable Cordura® nylon with breathable, waterproof Gore-Tex laminates, incorporating features such as taped seams, ventilation systems, reflective elements, impact-absorbing armor, ergonomic tailoring, and water-resistant zippers—an unprecedented combination in motorcycle apparel at the time.
By the end of the 1980s, Aerostich’s Roadcrafter suit had secured a strong market position by helping to popularize synthetic armored textile gear. The product range later grew to include apparel designed for touring, adventure, and dual-sport riders, addressing a variety of motorcycling disciplines. Key milestones include launching the technologically advanced Darien jacket and pants for adventure touring (1987), introducing high-visibility lime-yellow gear (1999), developing breathable waterproof glove raincovers (2000), releasing electrically heated mid-layers (2009), and creating breathable waterproof leather suits (2010).
In recognition of his contributions as an innovator and leader in motorcycle apparel, founder Andy Goldfine was honored as Motorcyclist of the Year by Motorcyclist Magazine in 2016. Around 2004, Aerostich employed roughly 100 staff members and reported gross revenues near $6 million, reflecting its robust market position and dedication to quality.
The Aerostich catalog is distinctive for its creative marketing style, often featuring tongue-in-cheek fictitious products such as a "magnetic baby onesie" designed for motorcycle attachment—highlighting the company’s unique brand personality within the industry.