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Brand history
70: that is the number of years of experience we can offer you as a motorcyclist. That’s no less than 7 decades in which we have fully devoted our time to fine-tuning our techniques to the level that now characterises us. The result is unbeaten quality that extends throughout our abundant range. From its origins making leather gloves, Richa has now grown into a permanent fixture in the international market, with a widespread following and a well-known brand name.
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1952
Charles Rigaux starts manufacturing leather gloves
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1956
Julien Rigaux founds the brand, with the name inspired by his father’s name: Rigaux Charles.
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1977
As an avid motorcyclist, Julien’s son, Luc Rigaux, starts to make motorcycling clothing.
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1982
Richa opens its first foreign production site. Now, the brand is also represented in Tunisia
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1990
A production site is opened in Pakistan. Here, the emphasis lies on the production of leather materials.
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1991
The family grows: Richa gets new headquarters in Michelbeke.
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2000
Part of the production moves to Asia.
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2005
The Belgian police are now kitted out with Richa motorcycle clothing.
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2011
The first certified Gore-Tex gloves are made.
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2012
The Dutch police also now does its patrols in Richa motorcycle gear.
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2014
Start of the partnership with D30 protectors. Richa exports to 40 countries.
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2015
Richa motorcycle clothing is Gore-Tex certified.
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2019
Richa exports worldwide to approximately 50 countries.
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2020
Richa takes over MKC Moto, the Dutch home of motorcycling clothing, Belgium's Joma Motors, and Austria's Bike Expert. They all now carry the name MKC Moto.
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2021
The complete collection is EN17092 certified.