Five of the best ladies textile jackets under £200

This one makes our list based on the performance of its predecessor, which was a hugely popular summer-only option. The Eclipse 2 has all the same qualities as the original, and averaged a 4.8-star rating from the first five reviews. It’s not an all-rounder in any way as this is a lightweight vented jacket with no lining to keep you either dry or warm. It meets the most basic Level of CE safety approval, a single-A, so it’s best suited to riding in an urban environment.

Sportsbikeshop customers have awarded the summer-friendly Oxford Iota 1.0 full marks from the first 11 reviews, heaping praise on the light weight and airflow provided by the mesh construction. Most customers have been happy with the fit, although a couple had to order a size larger than normal. The jacket features CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, with a pocket for an optional back protector. It meets the middle level of the CE safety standard, AA. It’s the same story for its unvented sister jacket, the Oxford Iota 1.0, which comes with a waterproof membrane and thermal liner for the same price.

With a perfect record from the first four Sportsbikeshop customers to leave a review, the mesh-laden Ixon Filter summer jacket has made a great start. Customers have been impressed with the fit and comfort of the jacket as well as the abundance of pockets and its removable waterproof liner. The Filter features CE-approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, and there’s also a pocket for an optional back protector. It’s a two-in-one jacket, with a waterproof inner liner that can be installed for showery days.

RST’s sporty textile jacket is hugely popular for either men or women, with the black/hot pink colourscheme particularly popular in this ladies version. With 10 perfect five-star ratings from the first 11 reviews the S-1 delivers year-round practicality thanks to a hardy Maxtex polyester outer, Sinaqua waterproof membrane and a removable thermal liner. It’s approved to CE at AA grade, the middle of three levels, and comes with CE-approved armour for the shoulders and elbows (adding a back protector still leaves you well under our £200 threshold). External plastic shoulder cups also boost accident protection. 

Practicality meets style with this textile jacket from Richa, which packs a highly-rated breathable and waterproof membrane behind a textile outer. Add in a thermal liner to keep you warm when the temperature falls, and a five-piece set of highly-regarded D3O impact armour, and you’re spoilt for features with the Lausanne. The first seven customers to review this jacket gave it a full-house of five stars, which shows the road experience lives up to the specification. Some suggest it’s sized small, and that the size chart can feel unflattering as a size 18 equates to a 5XL.