The purpose of a cycling jacket
The third layer is the layer that protects you from the elements, for instance the cold and the wind, while the underneath layers offer warmth and breathability. The right jacket will keep you comfortable whatever the weather
With its integrated arm warmers and membrane, this 100 jacket will protect you from the cold effectively on short rides.
Warmth
Thermal resistance
RCT: 0.35
A product's ability to protect from the cold. This ability depends on the thermal resistance and the air resistance of the fabric. The higher its thermal resistance, the more the product retains the heat produced by the body while cycling.
Breathability
RET: 16.6
Air resistance: 0.35
To determine whether a fabric is breathable, we measure its evaporative resistance (test based on standard ISO 11092).
The lower its resistance, the more the fabric will let water vapour produced by the body escape, and therefore the more breathable it is.
For example: RET < 9 = extremely breathable fabric
Care tips
Machine wash at 30°C. Synthetic programme. Turn the garment inside out. Do not add softener. Line dry in a warm, ventilated area. Do not tumble dry.Do not dry clean. Do not bleach. Do not place on a heater to dry.