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What Unaffiliated Bikers Can Patch Onto Their Kutte
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys riding with your friends, show off your style and personality by wearing a leather kutte (also known as a vest or a cut) with some patches.
Patches are embroidered or stitched pieces of fabric that display various symbols, logos, slogans, or designs related to your interests, hobbies, beliefs, or affiliations. However, before you start patching your kutte, you should know some rules and etiquette that govern the biker culture, especially regarding outlaw motorcycle clubs (OMCs) or one-percenters.
OMCs are groups of bikers operating outside of specific community guidelines. They are called one-percenters because they are said to represent the 1% of bikers who are outlaws, while the other 99% are law-abiding citizens. OMCs are territorial and protective of their patches. They usually consist of a three-piece design: a central logo with the club’s name and two curved patches (called rockers) above and below, indicating the club’s location or territory. OMCs also wear other patches that signify their rank, status, achievements, or deeds within the club. These patches are sacred to OMC members and are earned through a long and rigorous process of initiation and loyalty. They are not to be worn, copied, or disrespected by anyone who is not…
