To mark last week’s presentation of the Tour de France 2023, Santini, which has been technical partner to the iconic race since 2022, has announced that the jerseys worn by the race leaders will now be customisable for amateur riders.
The speed suits used in the event’s time trials as well as the road skinsuits will be made available to amateur teams too.
As is the case with the other leader jerseys, Santini’s yellow jersey is made from two eco-friendly fabrics. Both fabrics are made using 100% recycled PET and advanced yarns. The front and pockets have a weave designed to enhance thermoregulation under stress such as the hot July days during the Grande Boucle. A sleek second skin fit fabric incorporates hidden zips and rawcut sleeves with an internal silicone grip.
In a release, Santini noted… ‘The road and time trial speed suits are the product consistent research and development focused on structural analysis of materials to improve combinations of fabrics, cut and wearability.
‘The aim of our R&D is to find materials that in terms of elasticity, position and structure, positively influence air coming in contact with specific areas of the body, creating a continuous micro-flow that exerts aerodynamic thrust. Tested in both the lab and wind tunnel to deliver the very best performance in any situation, of course.’
The same technology used for the official kits and suits is now available in Santini’s Custom line… ‘What this means is that amateur teams can use the same cycling wear as the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift leaders for their own kits and suits – personalised with their colours, graphic designs and logos.
‘Underpinning this new offering is Santini’s awareness and understanding of the significance of jerseys: to enthusiasts they give a sense of belonging, a recognisable symbol, the shared glue of every team. Hence our desire to offer the same technical wear as the top champions.’
As part of the new custom apparel launch, Santini has completely redesigned and relaunched its online custom platform. The aim is to guide each customer through every stage of every aspect of personalising their team’s kit: style, designs, comfort and performance.
