Earlier this year we noted that Levi had introduced jeans – the Levi 511 Commuter versions – that were made for cycling. The apparel maker continues to roll out new products for cycling in its “Commuter” line, which feature performance fabric and functional details. These include the 511 jeans, t-shirts (including the two above), as well as jackets, shorts, and pants.
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POC Goes to the Road
Last year POC made a big impact with its revolutionary award-winning ski and snowboard helmets and more recently with its mountain bike helmets. This year the company is looking to get on the road with new cycling helmets, apparel and eyewear lines. While snow sports sales now account for 80 percent of POC’s business the company is looking to divide its business between cycling and snow sports – likely to be more of a year round business.
POC will debut its new product lines at this year’s Eurobike and Interbike trade shows.
Tour Apparel
The 100th Tour de France is in full swing and you it can live on via the line of off-the-bike T-shirts from Australian Après Vélo. The company has introduced a limited edition series to celebrate the 100th edition of the most famous race in cycling.
Designs include ‘Alpe d’Huez’, ‘Finish Line’, ‘Sprinter’, ‘Arc’ and ‘Sunflower Fields Forever’, with colors and cuts for both men and women, and these include v-neck and crew-neck versions. The Tour de France will end in another week and a half but these shirts will let the race live on.
Made To Wear
Many wetsuits are in essence “ready to wear,” but the Swami Made-to-Measure Wetsuit will provide that perfect fit. This means better waterproofing, increased weather and most importantly better range of motion in the waves. The Swami suits are made of ultraspan stretch neoprene, and feature smoothskin on the arms, chest, back and neck.
The single lined “smoothie” neoprene on the arms and chest promises to be durable while also helping to repel wind and water. It might be a “wetsuit” but this one will help keep you warm and dry.
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Made in America: Upcycled Tent To Shorts
Earlier today we noted that Chrome was using old Cold War era Communist Bloc/Warsaw Pact tents and making waterproof bags. We also heard that J.Crew was marketing a line of Military Tent Shorts. These cargo shorts are made of 1940s era military tents and each was made by hand in the New York City design studios, where one tent only produced one pair of shorts.
Apparently these were so popular that J.Crew has sold out even at $220 per pair. We’ll have to watch and see if anymore should show up.
Protects From Sun and Sharks
BoatsToGo.com has just released a new line of protective beach clothing that is designed to provide “significant UV protection” and will help keep the wearer cooler in the hot sun. In addition this revolutionary line of clothing can help reduce the chances of be attacked by sharks – and by that we assume they mean the variety that swims in the ocean to that John Williams “dun dun” music and not the kind that play poker in a seaside bar.
As for the sun the clothing offers protection of up to 50SPF while the Shark Repellent Rash Guard features a visual design that was modeled after the color scheme of the highly venomous Lion Fish, which is not something sharks are interested in eating. According to the makers this significantly reduces the risk of the wearer being the victim of a shark attack in instances where the shark mistakes them for one of its prey. Continue reading Protects From Sun and Sharks
Women Friendly Bib Kit
Not everyone loves bib shorts, and for women there is the added issue that these don’t make it easy to answer nature’s call. However at last week’s Bicycle Press Camp 2013, Sugio unveiled its 2014 Women’s RS Pro Bib Shorts, which could solve the aforementioned problem.
These feature a pair of quick release clips at the base of the straps that allow these to be removed a little easier. The Women’s RS Pro bibs also feature a re-engineered leg opening with silicone printed inner tape and a low-profile leg band to keep the short in place during the ride. This bib shorts will be available this winter.
A Really Cool Shirt
Cycling jerseys are made to help keep riders cool, but the Vortex Cooling Cycling Shirt takes this to a whole new level. It is an air cooled cycling shirt that according to its designers utilizes the power of nature to keep you cool. The shirt, which is now being developed via a Kickstarter project, uses the natural airflow generated by a cyclist.
Small concealed compartments on each shoulder and at the lower back area hold purpose made shields lift the fabric off the rider’s back to create an air channel to provide cooling air flow while also shielding the body from the sun. These shields are even removable for washing. We’re not sure if this will create drag, which in turn could make a rider have to work harder but it is still an interesting concept. Video after the jump
Made in America: JackRabbit Swift
While any cap can work for running, the folks at California-based JackRabbit Caps have a variety of caps made for those who are fast on their feet (or not so fast as the case may be). These include wool caps for those less than warm days – which many of us are still enduring. In addition the company offers a lineup of lightweight caps for those hot summer days to come.
The winter caps feature a low profile with foldable earflaps and wool flannel to keep you warm, while the summer versions offer moisture wicking materials and SPF 30 grade protection from the sun.
Behind the Curve
While you could buy a bag of socks and use those for cycling the Pro SL cycling sock from Curve is made with silver-infused polypropylene yarn that features an anti-bacterial treatment. The socks further include mesh ventilation on the top of the foot and reinforced areas in the heal cup and under the foot. The SST yarn is designed for moisture and thermal regulation. It has a flat toe seam and is ready to ride.
Café Ride
The French are known for fashion and this apparently includes cycling attire. Café du Cycliste isn’t about flashy race gear but something that evokes style. These include retro fabrics such as Merino wool and other performance fabrics that look as good as they feel.
The Suzanne jersey above was developed with a construction mix of mesh and superlight striped fabric that can keep riders cool and dry. This full zip jersey has the usual three back pockets and zipped key pocket, but it also offers reflective elements and would be good on the road or a ride down the Seine.
Sunice For the Summer Days
Sunice has unveiled its 2013 Silver Collections for the Summer. The men’s collection offers a wide selection of core basics including a short and long sleeve polo option, lightweight layering, and bottoms in a variety of plaids and solids. Bottoms are available in black, midnight and charcoal. These include full stretch fabric and stain release; along with asymmetrical blockings, updated herringbone, and an assortment of stripes. The Women’s Sunice Silver Collection brings out solids and plaids, to put a little color on the greens!
These clothes will shine as the Sunice continues its exclusive partnership with X-Static – a permanent technology that uses 99.9 percent pure silver filaments in the fabrication of its yarns. In addition to looking good, the X-Static and XT2 technology inhibits the growth of bacteria causing microbes which cause odor, while its conductive and reflective properties enables the wearer to maintain and sustain their core micro-climate allowing the body to perform at the highest level.