Different focuses are aimed at in sports due to various purposes. Appropriate equipment/tools/accessories keep the safety during the performance.

 

Cycling sometimes pursues speed, endurance, ability of balance, and etc. These features make a cycling jersey come up with some special designs to satisfy the needs.

 

*   Long cut pattern in the back to give better stretch when riders in bent-over pose

*    Pockets are designed on the back panel of the jersey for riders carrying some accessories, such as keys and mobile, rather than having pockets at the front which may cause problem when pedaling

*    Optimal fit is a must to reduce air resistance

 

Making cyclists feel comfortable when they are on their bikes brings another issue of the fabrics jerseys applied. There is no doubt that stretchability and breathability of the fabric are the basic. Due to different needs of riders, various types of “functional fabrics” are introduced to the market. Following are several categories of cloths which have been popular nowadays:

 

*        COOLMAX® - “effective fiber-based moisture management system” (COOLMAX®)

*        Silver Fiber - “a result of the need for a safe, natural and effective antimicrobial solution” (X-static)

*        Germanium Alloy Fibre - “improve metabolic process, and reduce the tiredness for those who have large workload on daily basis” (FTC)

*        Anti UV Fabric - it can protect riders from over exposure under UV ray which may cause severe skin problem.

*        Cooling Down Fiber - this special fiber “will channel water. Thus, sweats can be released in a relatively rapid manner” (FTC)

 

There are so many kinds of fabrics in the market, and more new cloths are being under development and will be introduced sooner or later. In general, all the works are for the same reason, to create/ level up the comfort to the wearers.