With the mantra ‘Italian Design, Italian Style, Italian Made’ – a new range of compression jerseys & bibshorts, innovative materials, convertible jackets and stylish designs highlight the Italian apparel maker Nalini’s newest Summer Collection.
The 2012 Nalini Summer Collection of cycling apparel showcases new compression jerseys and bibshorts – the Nalini Compression line – plus innovative ‘Quick-Burst’ convertible jackets and jerseys, fabrics with ceramic fibres, fabrics from recycled plastic bottles, plus underwear, baselayers and accessories.
The Nalini 2012 Summer Collection is imported to the US exclusively by Albabici, based in Oxnard, California. All Nalini apparel is 100% designed and manufactured in Italy.
Nalini (a Moa Sport brand) has a 40-year tradition of outfitting some of the best bike racers in the world. For 2012, eight teams in the pro peloton – Cofidis, FDJ, Movistar, Sky, Robobank, Lampre, Astana and Euskaltel Euskadi – will be pedaling in Nalini/Moa team apparel.
According to the company, it’s this experience equipping the best – and most demanding – riders in the world that provides Nalini with the know-how to craft the best cycling apparel for recreational riders and amateur racers alike.
Nalini jerseys and jackets
Sixteen summer Nalini jerseys, vests and jackets will be imported by Albabici into the US. The jersey headliners, all short sleeve, include the Scutum, the Chiese and the Panaro – each featuring compression fabrics that aim to improve muscle performance and inhibit lactate acid build up.
New for 2012 is the top-of-the-line Nalini Scutum Jersey, ‘a model of simplicity and style’. Available in simple Black or White, the Scutum is a tight-fitting, light-compression jersey made from a special Nalini Teflon-coated polyester fabric that is also waterproof. The Scutum also features reflective trim, a breathable mesh insert, heat-taped sleeve cuffs, a full-length zip and a bottom hem silicon gripper. MSRP: US$310.
Also new for 2012, the Nalini Chiese Jersey shows off another innovative Nalini fabric, Interpower. Interpower is a light-compression fabric that uses special fibres that reduce the contact points between garment and skin. This creates a micro-circulation of the air, avoiding the unpleasant feeling of a sticky fabric on humid skin. The Chiese offers smart construction features as well: anatomical fit, back pockets and a bottom hem silicon gripper. The Chiese is available in Black, White or Red. MSRP: US$158.
Back by popular demand, the Panaro Jersey features Nalini Compression Technology, which delivers what Nalini calls ‘graduated muscle compression’ for increased blood flow, reduced muscle pain after riding, faster lactic acid elimination and greater endurance. The Panaro is made with two Nalini fabrics, the compression-inducing Revolution Energy, and Sunpaque, which employs fibres with a ceramic core that block UV rays from reaching the skin. In addition, the Panaro features a silicon gripper at the bottom, three back pockets and reflective tape. Available in Black or White. MSRP: US$178.
Two other new jerseys deserve mention. The Nalini Menkar and Acrab are both stylish, tight-fitting short-sleeve jerseys made with Nalini’s proven MantoDry fabric – ideal for warm summer days. The Menkar Jersey features three back pockets, mobile phone pocket, mesh insert, full-length zip and reflective inserts. Graphically striking, the Menkar comes in Yellow, Red, Blue and White. MSRP: US$204.
With bold colours and Nalini graphics, the Acrab Jersey is another standout lightweight summer jersey made from MantoDry fabric. It features three back pockets, 40cm zip, bottom hem silicon gripper and reflective inserts. Available in Black, Blue, Red and White. MSRP: US$130.
Cool summer days often require an early morning jacket. For these occasions, the Antares Jacket is billed as the perfect solution. Medium weight and windproof, the Antares can be converted from jacket to short sleeve jersey – rather than a sleeveless vest – in an instant, thanks to Nalini’s Quick-Burst system. Other key features of the Antares include a ventilation system on the back yoke, anti-abrasive collar insert wind protection, mobile phone pocket and bottom hem silicon gripper. Available in White, Yellow, Black and Red. MSRP: US$330.
For high-speed descents or an unexpected cool breeze, the Nalini Puma Vest is an ultra-lightweight, packable vest that is easily stuffed into a jersey pocket. Made of PET polyester fabrics from recycled plastic bottles, the Puma features three rear pockets, breathable mesh back, reflective trim and a full-zip. Available in Black or White. MSRP: US$140.
Nalini bibshorts and bibknickers
Topping Nalini’s 2012 bibshort offerings are the Apus and the Storno. The Apus Bibshort draws on Nalini’s 40-plus years of cycling experience to create what, the company feels, is arguably its best bibshort ever. Made from a special Teflon-coated lycra polyester, the Apus delivers a snug, light-compression fit, waterproof fabric, and the unrivaled comfort of Nalini’s proven PTN Natural Pad. Other features include breathable bib straps, reflective trim and silicon leg grippers – plus Nalini’s made-in-Italy quality. The Apus is a top-quality bibshort for demanding, serious riders. It is the sidekick to the Scutum jersey. MSRP: US$320.
The Storno Bibshort is a medium-weight bib constructed from Nalini’s best fabrics: Sunpaque, with the ceramic core fibres for UV protection, and Xtra Life LYCRA Newport, with resistance to chlorine, compression and lasting shape-retention. Silicon leg grippers and 3-needle stitching complete the package. MSRP: US$226.
Also back for 2012 is the popular Lambro Bibshort, the compression companion piece to the Panaro jersey. It features a tight fit, with silicon tape at the leg hem, reflective tape, plus the ‘always-comfortable’ Nalini ECP Print pad. Contrasting 4-needle stitching adds strength and aesthetic accents. MSRP: US$155.
And there’s more! Nalini also offers the award-winning Geranio Bibshort, recognized by Bicycling magazine in 2010 as the Best Bibshort Under US$100. The lightweight Geranio features a cycling fit, mesh insert and silicon leg grippers – and a choice between the PTN9 NAT and SGP pads. Available in Black, White, Red and Blue. MSRP: US$95.
Nalini women’s apparel
Nalini is also keenly tuned in to the demands of women riders. The 2012 Nalini women’s collection features ‘the same technology, quality construction and head-turning style as the men’s selections.’
For 2012, Nalini is offering two new pairs of women’s bibshorts – the Rodine and the Spina. The Rodine Bibshort is made with the innovative Fieldsensor Moisture Management fabric that promotes moisture evaporation and Nalini’s female-specific UNC Pad. Other Rodine highlights include a snug anatomical fit, 4-needle contrast stitching, breathable mesh back, high-tenacity fabric on crotch and a detachable, adjustable centre bib strap – rare in women’s bibs. For dedicated women cyclists, the Nalini Rodine is positioned as the perfect bibshort. Available in Black. MSRP: US$250.
The Spina Bibshort is noteworthy too, as it combines performance and style with Nalini’s Xtra Life lycra Newport fabric. The lightweight Spina features a cycling fit, silicon leg grippers and Nalini lady-specific HF Anatomic Pad. Available in Black. MSRP: US$130.
For lady riders who prefer shorts, the Tortora Short uses Fieldsensor Moisture Management fabric and the UCN Lady Pad, to deliver performance and comfort. The Tortora also features a tight anatomical fit, silicon leg grippers, 4-needle contrast stitching and high-tenacity fabric on the crotch. Available in White or Black. MSRP: US$105.
The Erida Body Suit is a one-piece short/sleeveless top that exudes Italian style and fit. It is extremely tight fitting, with silicon grippers, reflective trim, UCN Lady Pad and 3-needle stitching. Available in Black, Blue or White, the Erida Body Suit is ‘a head-turning piece for any female cyclist’. MSRP: US$250.
Nalini’s lady jersey offerings include the fashionable and functional Gomeisa SS Jersey (MSRP: US$150) and the attractive Aries Sleeveless Jersey (MSRP: US$110).
Nalini accessories
In addition to bibshorts, shorts, jerseys and jackets, Nalini also offers a complete line of pro team replica gear and accessories, including shoes, baselayers, underwear, gloves, socks, arm and leg warmers, shoe covers and head covers.
