Sunice For the Summer Days

SuniceSunice 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.

Sunice Official Website

Made in America: Wash and Go in Style

EurostyleOur friends at Chamois Butt’r have been on a roll. In addition to the Her’ Chamois Butt’r, which the company recently introduced, it has looked to launched a premium cleanser for laundering of technical sportswear and delicate fabrics. The Eurostyle Sports Kit wash was developed for use across the entire spectrum of endurance sports and is purpose-built to address the specific needs of high-end technical fabrics such as those found in cycling, skiing, running or the yoga studio.

Despite its name it is actually produced in the United States, and is minimally scented and easily rinsed away. The Sports Kit Wash thus can prolong the life of garments helping to remove chlorine from bathing suits and yet is 100 percent wetsuit-safe. It is like washing in style – Eurostyle.

Chamois Butt’r Official Website

The Water Viper

Viper-Speed-SuitWhile various “speed suits” have been banned in swimming competition the new Roka Viper Speed Suit is ready to race. This new suit was designed for swim trainers and triathletes with help from NASA technology. It might not help you get to space, but with this suit you might just fly through the water.

Roka Viper Speed Suit Official Website

Made in America: Coming Up Shorts

Mountain-ShortsSummer is almost here and that means it is the season of shorts (not that all seasons can’t be short-worthy). The Top Designs’ Mountain Shorts are made in America from ripstop cotton and these can stand up to the rigors of hiking, yard work or just hitting the BBQ.

These feature large top-stitched front pockets with reinforced stress point stitching, offer large rear pockets with inner zip wallet security pocket, key clip loops and adjustable waist belt. These are available in khaki, olive and woodland camo.

Topo Designs Mountain Shorts Official Website

Time to Move

MoveRiding a bike doesn’t have to mean skin tight apparel – something we’ve noted before but will say again as Boulder, Colorado-based Panache Cyclewear reminded us that riding can be a casual thing. As the name suggests this line of apparel has a little “panache” to it as well. The Move line features button-up shirts and button-fly shorts that are aimed for those times off the bike as much as one.

The company likes to provide clothing that provides the right fit, with pockets that can hold phones and wallets and still be comfortable on the bike. In this way Panache has moved the apparel of cycling in another – casual – direction.

Panache Cyclewear Move Collection

Sidi Goes Italian

SidiCycling apparel maker Sidi has partnered with Castelli this season with a new line of men’s and women’s cycling attire that offers a bit of flare and a whole lot of fashion. This new lineup pairs nicely with the Sidi road shoes, and is inspired by some of the greats of Italian cycling, including the Pippo, named for Flippo Pozzato; an Ivan Basso design and even one for Dino Signori, the founder of Sidi.

Sidi Official Website
[Via Bike Rumor: SIDI EXPANDS CLOTHING LINE, WITH NEW SIDI BY CASTELLI TECHNICAL WEAR]

Fresh Stuff

BasefreshCycling attire looks good but after a ride or two it smells anything but. Repeated washing can help but at some point the miles just take their toll on even that favorite jersey. Part of the problem is that jerseys and shorts typically are as much plastic as natural materials and this makes removing that funky smell all the harder.

Perhaps Nikwax’s Basefresh can help. This is a detergent/conditioner that is designed for synthetic activewear, helping to deodorize while also inhibiting the build-up of body odors. It also accelerates drying and improves the cooling efficiency of base layers.

It is even designed to be used in conjunction with regular laundry detergents so it could help all the clothes smell a whole lot fresher.

Nikwax Official Website

History Repeated (On a Jersey)

De-Marchi

It is often said that those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it. That probably isn’t what De Marchi had in mind, but those who do know some cycling history can wear it!

The company is introducing a line of historical jersey reproductions from cycling’s “golden age” and this limited edition series features attired based on what were originally manufactured by the Italian clothing brand, which has been designing and producing cycling wear since 1946. Reproductions of old team jerseys will feature two front pockets and these include the 1951 Wilier jersey worn by Antonio Bevilacqua and the 1949 Atala worn by Luison Bobet. The line will also include the 1967 Mainetti worn by Marino Basso, the 1969 SCIC worn by Vittorio Adorni, the 1972 baby blue Salvararni worn by Felice Gimondi, and the 1975 Filotex worn by Francesco Moser.

De Marchi products are distributed in the U.S. through Bicycle Technologies International.

Bicycle Technologies International Official Website

Antigua Golf Comes Out Swinging With 2013 Collection

Antigua-GolfAntigua Golf has introduced its men’s and women’s Performance Golf Collection, which continues the tradition of bolder and brighter colors than even the bold and bright spring collection. The color palette includes invigorating pop colors such as Lapis, Margarita, Apple, Melon, Phlox, and Zest, for the Men’s Collections, and Light Melon, Kiss, Pansy, Fountain, Margarita, Light Apple, for the Women’s Collections. The summer apparel line features the company’s proprietary Desert Dry and Desert Dry Xtra-Lite moisture management technology so golfers can beat the heat this summer.

Antigua Golf Official Website

Get Focused

FocusYou should be focused on the journey, and the Westcomb Focus LT Hoody will let you have one less worry about the weather. This minimal constructed shell is anything but minimal in how it can help keep the wind and the elements at bay. It features eVent membrane, taped seams and a helmet compatible hood. It also features a single Napoleon pocket for a music player or phone. For the wet spring weather this might be a way to stay in the shell and stay a little drier.

Westcomb Focus LT Hoody Official Website

Nike Soccer’s Centennial

NikeDownton Abbey  fans might know that the show begins in 1912 (just after the 1912 sinking of the Titanic), but even soccer fans likely couldn’t tell you that American soccer began just a year later. But in fact this year does represent the 100-year anniversary of the birth of U.S. soccer, which was established through the United States Football Association. That 100 years has seen its share of ups and downs, but to celebrate Nike has introduced its Centennial U.S. soccer kit for both men and women.

These include minimalist jerseys that are inspired by the original ones worn in America’s first international match – a 3-2 victory against Sweden. However, while the look may be retro, these new uniforms feature advanced Dri-Fit technology that includes 96 percent polyester from recycled plastic bottles. The more things stay the same, the more some things change.

Nike Centennial U.S. Soccer Kit Official Website

Puma Gets Active

Last month we reported that clothing maker Puma had created a line of biodegradable apparel. Now Puma is looking to help wearers get active and stay active with the ACTV RCVR system, which fuses compression strips of elasticized silicone tape strategically on an athlete’s skin to mimic muscle support. This works much like traditional athletic tape but in the fabric itself. We consider this one to be an “active fit.”

Puma ACTV Official Website

Sun Screen

Many cyclists know to pile on the actual sun screen before heading out for a ride, but the truth is that many jerseys don’t actually offer protection from the sun, meaning it is possible to get burned even under the shirt. Specialized new apparel line will however feature Deflect UV technology that has been integrated into the weave of the fabric, while still being breathable and chemical free. Best of all it won’t ever wear off.

The garments will have a minimum of UPF 30 and up to UPF 50 protection rating, and each garment is labeled with its exact rating.

Specialized Official Website