Article: RE ZRO® Explained: Why We Are Moving to Flat Level 2 Protectors

Nov 12, 2026Armour

RE ZRO® Explained: Why We Are Moving to Flat Level 2 Protectors

In short: From 2027, Resurgence garments ship with RE ZRO® Flat Level 2 protectors at the shoulders and elbows, or the hips and knees. Garments from the 2026 collection ship with D3O® Ghost Level 1 protectors, which are fully CE-certified; jackets also include a D3O® Ghost back protector. The product page shows what is included.

What is RE ZRO®?

RE ZRO® makes impact protectors and was founded by former D3O managers. Its protectors are made from a shear-thinning material. At rest and in motion it stays soft and flexible, so it moves with you. Under impact it flows, spreads the force across its surface and absorbs it. Then it returns to its original state.

RE ZRO® IMPACT PROTECTION
Made with RE ZRO® materials incorporating TOTO-TOA® technology. Engineered for durable, flexible impact performance throughout its intended service life. For more information, please visit www.re-zro.com/terms and select your region.

Why flat, and why Level 2?

Curved armour adds bulk and changes the line of a garment. RE ZRO® Flat protectors are ultra slim and sit flat, so a jacket still looks like a jacket. Level 2 is the higher of the two protection levels. More on the levels in our guide to motorcycle protectors.

What else is different?

Lightweight: less weight on the shoulder and the knee.
Flexible: it bends with the joint.
Ventilated: the structure is built for air to pass through.

Thermally Reprocessable
Engineered entirely from thermoplastics, RE ZRO®’s materials can be melted, reshaped, and reprocessed at end of life in suitable industrial reprocessing facilities—unlike traditional thermosets, which harden permanently after a single cure.

What about back protectors?

Jackets from the 2026 collection ship with a D3O® Ghost Level 1 back protector included. From the 2027 collection, a back protector is no longer included, but every jacket keeps its back protector pocket, sized to take two protector formats: M or L. Our own back protectors are planned from spring 2027.

What if my garment has D3O® armour?

Garments from the 2026 collection ship with D3O® Ghost Level 1 protectors and carry D3O® labels. They are fully CE-certified and perform as described on the product page.