I find jackets that combine mesh and/or textile in the body with leather in the critical contact areas to be a good apparel option. Basically, you get the versatility and cost benefits of textile in the torso area, where venting and storage features are important. In the arms and shoulders, you have leather and armor.
The Icon Arc Jacket is a good example of this hybrid apparel category. The Arc is a relaxed cut jacket that fits extremely comfortably. It includes CE certified armor in the arms, elbows, and shoulders. The back pad is not CE approved.
Venting comes in the form of perforations in the vertical stripes on the chest, as well as the area behind the Icon logo on the chest. Speaking of the Icon logos, they are a unique recessed rubber design. I like the look and feel of this jacket.
My only qualm with the Arc jacket is the placement of the armor, or more accurately, how it is affixed. The shoulder armor is a bit cumbersome and awkward when putting the jacket on.
No jacket is perfect, but there is really very little to complain about with the Arc. It is a functional, solid jacket. It comes in six color combinations and sizes XS through 4XL. The Arc will set you back about $300.
