Leatt Corporation, trading as OTCMKTS:LEAT, is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of advanced impact protection equipment for motorsports, cycling and action sports. The company’s product portfolio features neck braces, full-face helmets, body armor, knee and elbow braces, and performance apparel engineered to reduce the risk of head, neck and spinal injuries. Drawing on biomechanics research and rigorous on‐track testing protocols, Leatt integrates patented technologies into all its safety gear to meet or exceed international standards.
Founded in the early 2000s in South Africa by Dr. Chris Leatt, the company has grown from a boutique protective-equipment startup into a global brand with distribution across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Leatt operates a manufacturing facility in South Africa and maintains strategic partnerships with contract plants in Asia to ensure scalable production. Its products reach consumers through a network of specialty retailers, e-commerce platforms and professional sports outfitting programs.
Leatt’s offerings cater to a broad range of extreme-sports enthusiasts and professional racers alike, with key sponsorships and testing collaborations involving MotoGP, enduro, downhill mountain biking and off-road motorcycling teams. The firm continually invests in research and development, leveraging data from accident reconstructions and athlete biomechanical studies to refine impact-absorption systems and ergonomic fit.
Today, Leatt is led by its founder, Dr. Chris Leatt, who serves as Chief Innovation Officer, alongside a management team with decades of expertise in sports science, materials engineering and global supply chain operations. The company remains committed to expanding its product lines, enhancing rider safety and strengthening its footprint in emerging action-sports markets.
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