Material Composition | Long-distance cycling, hot climates | Industry Standard: 80% polyester/20% spandex Our Base: 70% recycled polyester/30% elastane Our Advanced: 60% merino wool/40% spandex ▲▲▲ (Elastane percentage indicates stretchability) | Superior flexibility (Our Advanced: 300% stretch vs Industry’s 150%) Eco-friendly recycled content (Our Base: 70% post-consumer waste) | Higher cost for merino wool (Advanced: +20% price vs Base) |
Padding Technology | Competitive races, mountain biking | Industry Standard: 3mm foam pad Our Base: 5mm gel-infused foam ▲ Our Advanced: 7mm dual-density gel pad ▲▲ (Thickness measured via ISO 18569) | Pressure relief (Advanced: 40% less pressure points vs Industry) Breathable channels reduce heat buildup | Heavier construction (Advanced adds 150g) |
Moisture Management | High-intensity workouts, humid conditions | Industry Standard: 12,000 g/m²·24h moisture vapor transmission Our Base: 18,000 g/m²·24h (AATCC 199) ▲ Our Advanced: 24,000 g/m²·24h ▲▲ (Certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100) | Dries 50% faster (Base) to 70% faster (Advanced) in rain Odor resistance (anti-microbial treatment) | Requires delicate washing cycle maintenance |
UV Protection | Outdoor cycling, sunny climates | Industry Standard: UPF 30+ (blocks 96.7% UV) Our Base: UPF 50+ (blocks 98% UV) ▲ Our Advanced: UPF 50+ + IR-blocking coating ▲▲ (Certified by ANSI/UPF 75.1) | Skin cancer prevention (Advanced blocks 99.5% UVA/UVB) Cooling effect from IR reflection | Adds 0.2mm fabric thickness (slightly bulkier) |
Printing Durability | Team branding, professional use | Industry Standard: Screen-printed logos (500+ washes) Our Base: Sublimation printing (1,000+ washes) ▲ Our Advanced: Durable pigment sublimation (2,000+ washes) ▲▲ (ASTM D6111 abrasion resistance) | Vibrant color retention (Advanced: 95% color retention post 1,500 cycles) Customizable patterns | Higher production cost (Advanced: 30% markup) |
Sustainability | Eco-conscious consumers, corporate orders | Industry Standard: 0% recycled materials Our Base: 40% recycled polyester ▲ Our Advanced: 100% recycled + carbon-neutral production ▲▲ (Certified by GRS and Carbon Trust) | Meets EU Ecolabel standards (Advanced) 75% lower water usage in production | Limited color options in Advanced tier due to eco-dye restrictions |