Aviakit

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Aviakit was the first brand name for the flying, motoring and motorcycle clothing manufacturers D Lewis Ltd. D Lewis Ltd began trading in 1892 as a tailor and outfitter but by the 1920s were producing protective clothing for the above-mentioned pastimes. Around 1930 D Lewis first used the name AVIAKIT (AVIAtion KIT) for its brand of aviation clothing.

D Lewis became known as Lewis Leathers in the early 1960s by which time the company was only making motorcycle clothing. The company is still in existence as of 2006.

External links

[link]Lewis Leathers

Go to ROCKASHOP For vintage Aviakit and Lewis Leathers.

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