Alpinestars
Alpinestars manufactures professional racing protective gear, apparel and Tech-Air® airbag systems for motorsports athletes, headquartered in Asolo, Italy.
Alpinestars is a manufacturer of professional racing protective gear and apparel for athletes in motorsports. Founded in 1963 by leather craftsman Sante Mazzarolo, the company is headquartered in Asolo, northern Italy, and has been in operation for six decades. It maintains a presence in the United States, Europe and Asia.
The company's product line includes the Tech-Air® airbag systems, autonomous full-body airbag protection for riders, and professional racing protective equipment and apparel tested at the highest levels of competition. Its work spans protective equipment engineering, airbag safety systems, leather craftsmanship, materials science and product design for motorsports safety, serving disciplines including MotoGP, Formula One, Supercross and motocross.
Designers, engineers and product specialists work directly with athletes, and many employees are riders and racers themselves. The company's stated approach combines Italian craftsmanship with technological innovation, under a philosophy that safety should not compromise performance.