Posts Tagged ‘Attire’
Written by Peter Suciu on 13 September 2011
Proving again that performance doesn’t mean sacrificing quality, Louis Garneau is rolling out its new Mondo Evo Jersey and Bibshort, both are designed for performance as the jersey offers an aerodynamic fit, and the ibs have been clinically tested to increase blood flow and blood oxygen levels in the body.
The Mondo Evo Jersey features Aero Lazer Band sleeves that are laser-cut and hemless for a smooth transition from fabric to the skin, while also being superlight and thin to provide a second-second feel. The Mondo Evo Bib is made from a Cell-Ion fabric, and in addition to providing better flow, it has been clinically proven to relieve pain, increase comfort and actually aid in healing. The bib reportedly balances body temperature to help athletes achieve maximum performance. The 4Motion chamois combines 3D pre-shaped wings and a deep split at the back to provide multi-direction motion, while the central channel is shaped to help relieve pressure, plus the chamois has a high-tech baceriostatic carbon top sheet.
Both the bib and jersey feature reflective accents to add a level added visibility while riding or training in traffic. So you can feel good and feel a better safer still. The Mondo Evo Jersey will be available for $159.99, while the Mondo Evo Bib will be available for $189.99, and both will arrive in stores in October.
Louis Gareau Official Website
Tags: Apparel, Attire, bibshort, Cycling, Interbike, Jersey, Louis Garneau, Mondo Evo Bib, Mondo Evo Jersey
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Written by Peter Suciu on 23 June 2011
Bikes come in children’s sizes, so why not bike attire? Now Islabikes, the maker of bikes for children ages two and up, have introduced a line of children cycling attire reports our friends at BikeRadar.com. The line, which is currently available in the U.K., includes short-sleeved jerseys (£24.99), a winter jacket (£59.99), bib shorts (£26.99), thermal bib tights (£39.99), and leg (£19.99) and arm warmers (16.99).
Least a parent worry that their young rider will outgrow the clothing too quickly, it is noted that the clothing is designed with room for growth, while still including features and functionality that you’d see in adult cycling kits. These include breathable fabrics, reflective details and of course child-friendly zippers.
Company founder Isla Rowntree, a former British national cyclo-cross champion, said that the company introduced the children’s attire after getting many requests from their customers. It seemed the kids had the bikes and wanted to dress the part too.
[Via BikeRadar.com: Islabikes release children’s clothing range]
Islabikes Official Website
Tags: Apparel, Attire, Clothing, Cycling, Isla Rowntree, Islabikes, Jersey
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Written by KineticShift on 13 June 2011
There have long been clothes that look stylish and clothes that are good for fitness. Sunice is working so that this doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive ever again. Canada’s number one outerwear company announced last week a new fabric for its Typhoon category.
Zephal is a lightweight, quieter performing fabric that feels good and provides a whole lot of style. The Typhoon category encompasses all that represents a very well designed, lightweight rainsuit with a 3 year waterproof guarantee. Textured materials accentuated with strategically placed stretch inserts makes Typhoon a great fashion essential for golf by fulfilling expectations of looks and performance.
“As Sunice continues its search for the most technical, performance driven fabrics for golf, we are confident that the Zephal collection will continue to grow as it’s supple hand feel and light weight are so perfectly suited to the sport,” said Heidi Rowsell, Marketing Manager for Sunice. “This category makes fashion and function very affordable in a fully waterproof and breathable suit. It’s tough to beat on price, performance and looks.”
The fact that it is waterproof yet breathable means that the Sunice attire will be good in the sun or rain. So very NICE from Sunice.
Sunice Official Website
Tags: Attire, Clothing, rainsuit, Sunice, top layer, Typhoon, Zephal
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Written by Peter Suciu on 22 December 2010
Photo: John Rogers
Currently, we are seeing workout attire that breathes better, doesn’t retain that foul gym smell and even helps provide extra “squeeze” to compress muscles. That’s all good and clever, but truly “smart” clothing is now being developed that could change the way we work out.
Reebok and start-up MC10 have partnered up to develop apparel that would utilize stretchable silicon electronics. Reebok would utilize the flexible electronics from MC10 into its sportswear, resulting in clothing that can actually monitor a user’s health and performance during training and post-workout cool down. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Attire, MC10, Reebok, Silicon, smart clothing, Technology Review
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Written by Peter Suciu on 12 October 2010
You need to look good to feel good while working out. That’s the motivation of the new BL Body athletic line of fitness attire, which was inspired by the high NBC series The Biggest Loser. This line of clothing uses a special shaping technology to give anyone who wears it a bit of extra support to feel good, and thus look good.
Fashion designer Bruno Schiavi created the clothing, with the idea of providing empowerment to help people change their lives in a very positive manner. The garments feature longer cuts, hidden pockets and thumb holes, as well as including features such as iPod holders for wearer’s. Likewise, Schiavi introduced the line with bright and vibrant colors to encourage the wear to remain motivated in their attempts at healthier living.
The BL Body athletic collection is available from HSN.com
Tags: Attire, Biggest Loser, BL Body athletic, Bruno Schiavi, Clothing, fashion
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Written by Peter Suciu on 24 September 2010
With apologies to the classic Irish tune, and to our friends at DannyShane: Oh Danny Boy, the bamboo, the bamboo is calling.
The eco-conscious cycling apparel company is doing something very unique with bamboo. While we heard about a bamboo water bottle previously, and even a bamboo bicycle, we never thought we’d ever have the chance to wear bamboo whilst riding. The whole grass skirt thing doesn’t seem ideal for use with a bike. But DannyShane will suit you up in the fast growing grass.
The has created a line of proprietary fabric blend materials that 44 to 50 percent bamboo white ash (BWA), the latest innovation in truly natural fibers. And according to reports the BWA should capture odor naturally, breathe easily and provide natural UV protection while still feeling soft. The fabric dries quickly too, as it provides the BWA into every weave of fabric, helping provide natural moisture-wicking capabilities. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Attire, bamboo, bamboo white ash, BWA, Cycling, DannyShane, Interbike, Jersey, Shane Hunt
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Written by Peter Suciu on 23 September 2010
Looking good and doing so while wearing recycled water bottles isn’t really a stretch, and you don’t even have to be Lady Gaga to pull it off. Modrobes makes it easy as the company is set to launch a new line of urban cycling apparel made from recycled water bottles.
Toronto designer Steven Sal Debus spent five years cycling in some truly lovely locales including Amsterdam, Zurich, Portland, Vancouver and New York. He hit upon the idea to create a “new school” of cycling attire, and came up with an idea to use a product that typically is used once and discarded. The result is a line of products that looks good, feels good and is also good for the planet. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Apparel, Attire, Cycling, Interbike, Modrobes, recycled, Steven Sal Debus, water bottles
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Written by Peter Suciu on 17 August 2010
A war of words could be brewing over those so-called “toning” shoes reports MediaPost, which notes that Nike is firing back at rivals Reebok/Adidas (Adidas owns Reebok). Nike is running print ads (see below) for its own Trainer One women’s shoe, with the headline “The Ultimate Quick Fix is not a magical toning shoe,” and follows with the tag line: “This shoe works if you do.” In other words it goes back to the old Nike slogan of “Just do it.” So is that the end of the “toning” craze? Not likely. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Adidas, Attire, Avia, Clothing, Darren Rovell, DiamondFLX, EasyTone, Just Do It, New Balance, Nike, Nike Trainer One, Reebok, Sports Biz, Toning Shoes, Training Shoe
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