# Why Do Bikers Call Their Patches 'Colors'?

> You've likely seen them rumbling down the highway, a pack of riders on gleaming Harleys, their leather vests covered in intricate patches. You probably know those vests are a big deal for them.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1987567/why-bikers-call-patches-colors-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68e758cd1393763956d60318)
- **Published:** 2025-10-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #patches #vests #bikers #call #colors #leather #riders #called
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