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North-wave safety clothing insulates you from the elements

When the crudest autumn arrives and the mercury begins to descend, each cyclist is questioned before his closet how many layers to wear and safety clothing before leaving to face a new training day on a bicycle.

 

The protection against cold, water and wind is necessary but, at the same time, wearing clothes that are too thick or that do not transpire can bother us on our way out. With the North wave Extreme H2O jacket, you can find the compromise between protections, breathability and fit to enjoy what you like the most despite the cold, wind, rain or whatever put in front. The Extreme H2O jacket can be found in two versions with the same technical and construction characteristics but one with long sleeves for temperatures between 5 and 15 degrees and another with short sleeves for use between 8 and 18 degrees.

 

To ensure not only protection but also an aerodynamic fit, the Extreme H2O is made with the H2O Flex membrane. This flexible membrane is integrated into the reflective fabric of 3 layers so that the garment fits perfectly to the body, acts as a protective shield against the inclemency (supports a water column of 10,000 mm.) In addition, allows eliminating the humidity generated by the effort physical keeping dry at all times.

 

The ergonomic concept of the jacket is taken to the extreme thanks to an aerodynamic design and a fit to the body as if it were a second skin. In this way, the cold air stays out and does not affect you in your effort. It is a jacket but it fits like a jersey, even in the area of the neck designed especially to work in race position and thus avoid any aerodynamic brake.

 

On the other hand, always thinking about visibility and safety, North-wave has inserted wide reflective bands on the sleeves and the front and back of the trunk to be seen from all angles despite low light conditions and poor visibility. To complete the good design of the garment, North-wave has arranged a longer back that protects the cyclist from splashes caused by the rear wheel when rolling on wet roads.

 

 

 

 

High visibility colors for the Fluorescent collection

The Czech firm of technical safety clothing for cyclists introduces its Fluorescent collection in its renewed autumn-winter catalog, made up of colorful garments designed to improve the cyclist’s visibility and protect him from the most adverse weather conditions. The collection consists of culottes, jersey, sleeves, leg loops, and boot covers, all with yellow fluorine as the predominant color and the membrane as a hallmark.

 

The main protagonist of the Fluorescent collection by Kales Sportswear is the membrane that gives name to the garments. A reflective fabric offers protection against rain and wind while maintaining stable body temperature, ideal to cope with the hostile external conditions of the coldest months of the year. As a remarkable aspect, this membrane is not only present in culottes and jersey as is usual; also in sleeves, leg loops (short and long) and boot covers.

 

Regarding the design of the garments, the jersey arrives at the stores in full-zip version with short sleeves, three back pockets, and reflective motifs to complement its showy yellow fluorine color. The culottes are also short, with Endurance Harmonium elastic padding tested in competition and external reflective motifs. The price of the set remains at € 129.90 for both garments, available in six sizes to choose.

 

As a perfect complement to the main equipment, Kales Sportswear offers the rider a set of sleeves, leg loops and boot covers, in all cases with windproof and waterproof membrane and high visibility yellow color. The price of these accessories stays at € 43.90 for the sleeves and short legs, € 62.90 for the long legs and € 52.90 for the boot covers.

 

 

HEVIK tight winter safety jacket and sports cut

HEVIK presents its new Natures winter jacket, a model that combines style, comfort, protection, and attention to detail. It is made with soft-shell, a multilayer reflective fabric that incorporates windproof properties without limiting movements. In addition, it has been added a special external treatment that makes it waterproof, even in the three pockets that it incorporates.

 

Its cut is sporty and tight to the body, something much appreciated by both users of scooters and motorcycles looking for a garment for the intermediate stations. The comfort of the Natures is especially noticeable thanks to some reflective elements such as its plush inner lining or its neck detail for the cooler days, since we can add a sarcomata in wool that will provide us with more heat. In addition, if we talk about comfort it is necessary to mention the flap made of soft clarinet fabric, which provides a plus of comfort.

 

The protections meet the highest safety standards, with CE approval EN 1621-1: 2012 level 1 and located on both shoulders and elbows. It also has a hole to add the back protection H-Fullback Armor.

 

The details of the Natures are completed with reflective areas, zip on the cuffs, rear ventilation and the ability to anchor pants. It is available only in black and in sizes from XS to 3XL at a price of 147 € PVP (VAT included). This item has been possible thanks to the selection of suitcases and motorbike trunks from Euro bikes. Visit his online store!

 

 

Nightwear socks – Running Reflective Crew Sock

If something runners really consider an important part of the safety equipment, then they are also socks. At least for those who do not create barefoot on marathon tracks? Proper sock selection is simply a guarantee of long-term comfort during the race. If it still looks good, it’s better. But why would such fuses at the same time help to increase security?

 

Yes it’s right. These Reebok socks carry rich reflex equipment all over their back. At RUN, the RUN sign will delight everyone, even the unfamiliar runner. The reflective surface is so large that neither you’re motorized nor non-motorized driver will miss out on your moving lower limbs in the darkness. Of course, their equipment is most outstanding in the spring and summer months when the reflectors are not covered with long leggings or tracksuits.

 

Crew socks by reflective fabric are distinguished to the right and left. They have reinforced heels and toes against excessive wear, while achieving greater comfort. The opening and underside of the longitudinal vault have a reinforced transverse spring, so the socks are beautifully wrapped around the foot and held in place. Surface areas are designed for faster sweat ventilation. The stitches have socks of a relatively long length, so they also protect the Achilles, for example, in the early morning frosts or in the aforementioned night runs for which they are intended.

 

The reflex points themselves are certainly not fun to attach to the elastic fabric. Manufacturers, of course, have succeeded in doing so. Several launches passed socks without losing the garland and survived with all the reflective elements on board. I would certainly recommend washing these socks out of the way so as to avoid unnecessary damage to the reflex.

 

The socks were still tens of kilometers without showing signs of wear. Most of my socks go to my fingernail, but no pathological changes can be observed here. I also completely like their colorful design. The predominant black still looks good, even if you mess with some mud on your way. I like the raised knits that hold the warmth of the lower part of the calf. Perhaps the only thing I would do on my socks is the elasticity of the upper hem. It pulls me too tightly, but I believe it is still a little bit subject to use. But this will certainly be very individual. Added value in the form of rear reflectors, of course, makes me very happy. Whoever has moved at night on our roads knows that reflective material and other elements of passive safety are never enough.

 

 

Start selling a smart reflective jacket for cyclists

Are you on a bicycle and would you like to receive a call to your headphones? Today you can tap on the headset, if you have one, you can pull the phone, use a smart watch or wait a minute to buy a smart reflective jacket.

 

Google and Levi’s denim legend at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, show the first collaboration result announced two years ago. A modern jacket for urban bikers that has a left touchpad cuff instead of a button Bluetooth module connected to the phone.

 

The wired conductive cuff serves for quick and supposedly safer operation of basic functions such as volume change, call acceptance or rejection, or requesting information from mobile navigation. Google is preparing other features, but the applications introduced in the beta version of SXSW still offer the absolute minimum. And while the Jacquard reflective fabric itself can withstand occasional washing, the button with the Bluetooth module and the USB connector must be removed before washing and drying. There is nothing to know about rain resistance.

 

From the clothing point of view, the Jacket, which was due to begin shipping in the spring, was slightly modified by the Commuter series Trucker Jacket. The base contains safety reflective elements and ventilation holes with a mesh on the back, and the iconic red ribbon with the Levi’s logo is also used as a reflector. Working with Google brings not only a link to a mobile app, but also a higher price. The common version is sold for $ 148 without a tax, a clever option to get into the fall market for $ 350.

 

 

 

Waterproof safety equipment for safety

Ticino Urbane presents its packs of waterproof safety equipment for the whole family both to go on a motorcycle and to get off it, which include a practical covers boots.

 

Heat, cold, rain … with spring comes the craziest days of the year and hit with your perfect equipment for day to day is a lottery. Always thinking about offering the ideal solution to the displacements on the two wheels, the transalpine fashion firm for motorists brings you the Niño range so you can get around the torrential rains and enjoy spring through the city without getting wet.

 

Set Niño Kid Urban Waterproof Toucan

For the little ones of the Ticino Urbane house, the Niño Rain Kid Set is composed of a jacket and rain pants very comfortable to carry thanks to the lightness of its materials and easy storage. Made of breathable polyamide and with the famous Hydro scud system, windproof and waterproof, it includes an anti-water flap in the central rack to prevent leaks. In addition, the Niño Rain Kid is equipped with Velcro adjustment on the ankles and wrists for a better fit to the body of the smallest of the house and reflective fabric inserts to guarantee its safety giving a plus in visibility both on the two wheels and when descending from they. The suit available in fluorine color can be stored in a small bag, also included, for easy and convenient transportation. It is already available in sizes from 5 to 10 years with a price of 59.90 Euros (PVPR VAT included).

 

Niño Rain Jacket and Patna Niño Plus

Adults can also get rid of the uncomfortable drops of the liquid element with the Urban Niño Ticino range. The firm that already has great experience in day-to-day solutions on the two wheels is concerned; it features the Niño Rain Jacket Plus jacket and the Patna Niño plus rain pants. Available in yellow and black, they are also made of breathable polyamide, windproof and waterproof fabric with high water column and seams heat sealed for a better protection against rain. In addition, in order to provide greater comfort and freedom in the movements, the trousers incorporate side zipper with opening up to the twin. Available in sizes from 2XS to 5XL, can be purchased for only 40 Euros in the case of pants and 49.90 Euros in the case of the high visibility jacket (PVPR VAT included).

Nike adds reflective colors to its running collection

Nike launches its Flash Pack collection with multicolored reflective prints that increase the visibility of the runners.

 

The new collection consists of both textiles and footwear. In the case of clothing, there are reflective fabric outer layers that protect the weather and mesh that illuminate the race without forgetting the comfort with flat seams that minimize the scratches, and with pockets with zip to save what is essential.

 

Flash visibility also in feet

From the natural movement of Nike Free 5.0 to the low profile cushioning of the Nike Air Zoom Structure 19 Flash, the Nike Flash Pack offers water resistance and 360 degrees of reflectance.

 

The Lunar Glide 7 Flash model features the Fly knit anatomical design, covered by a reflective layer, which creates the ultimate barrier against those dark and rainy nights. The waterproof tongue and instep help keep the foot dry.

 

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Flash shoe combines a water resistant mesh top with Zoom Air reactive cushioning. The Nike Air Zoom Structure 19 Flash shoes feature a triple density Dynamic Support system for added stability as well as an ultra-sensitive Nike Zoom Air damping unit on the forefoot.

 

The flexible hex grooves of the Nike Free 5.0 Flash model allow natural foot and top movement, reflective and water resistant, helps the runner stay dry and visible with reflective material in low light situations.

 

 

 

High visibility colors for the new culottes

One of the best ways that a cyclist has to improve his safety is to become much more localizable by using equipment with high visibility colors. Taylor, a textile company specializing in the design and manufacture of sportswear, expands its collection of Pluto jerseys and culottes with four new models available in fluorescent colors very striking and, more importantly, designed to bring more visibility to the cyclist.

In To-do Mountain Bike: High visibility colors for the new collection of culottes and jerseys Taylor Pluto

 

In addition to vibrant and highly visible colors, the Taylor Pluto collection stands out for its technical quality; this is high performance equipment for cyclists. The platoon jersey has a tight cut design, attached to the body, with a full zip, collar and sleeves to the elbows. It is manufactured with Drying fabric in its front part, of excellent perspiration; reflective fabric in the sleeves, micro perforated and aerodynamic; And Ultra Violet-Mesh fabric on the sides and back, resistant to UV rays and optimized to avoid chafing.

 

The Taylor Pluto set is the perfect complement to the collection’s jersey (or vice versa). It is the most advanced garment in the catalog of the brand, with the fabric that gives it the most innovative feature: present on the sides and dorsal of the culottes, Pluto fabric ensures the necessary compression of the muscles involved in pedaling, oxygenating and Avoiding rebound and fatigue concentration, in addition to weighing 30% less than other knitwear. There is also a Tosspot TM EVO harness with perforated hat and a 10 millimeter thickness, reflective pattern on the culotte’s cuffs, micro perforated flat straps, and a lower shot to facilitate the cyclist’s urination.

 

The high-visibility Taylor Pluto collection hits the market with four colors to choose from: Pink Fluor (Pink), Red Passion (Red), White Pearl (White) and Yellow Fluor (Yellow). Available in sizes XS, S, M and L, the recommended price of garments is € 84.99 for the jersey and € 99.99 for the culottes.

 

 

 

Cycling safety clothes for preventing traffic accidents

The Spanish clothing brand specializing in premium cycling equipment El Maze, with roots in Toledo in Santa Cruz de la Zara, has launched a new collection of safety clothing under the theme Respect focused on preventing traffic accidents and awareness of cyclists and drivers of Need for mutual respect. The fact is that this project is being carried out at a time when there is a considerable increase in the number of road riders.

 

According to their promoters, the range, consisting of jersey, culottes, cap, gloves, socks and waistcoat aims, without renouncing the design, to remind all the road users the “priceless value of respect”, at a time when Traffic accidents “are multiplying their notoriety worldwide” with celebrities as famous as GP motorcycle champion Nicky Hayden or the winner of a Gyro Michele Scarping.

 

50% of the profits from the sales of this equipment will go to the Stop Accidents Association, a non-profit organization founded by relatives and friends of victims of traffic accidents. The NGO will allocate these funds to the organization of bike and road education workshops in various schools in the Spanish geography.

 

“The road education is not only essential, but our best tool to avoid traffic accidents in the future. In our workshops, we encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transport and in the future we can make responsible use of them on the streets of the city, “says Ana Novella, president of Stop Accidents.

 

An icon that symbolizes respect

The #Respect range combines fluorine and reflective elements with an increasingly shared identity between cyclists and drivers: a large arrow that refers to the meter and a half of distance that should leave the cars when overtaking the bikes. “It is not so much a reflective element as an icon that symbolizes respect, doing things right. More than a demand is a feeling of pride, to know that you are on the side of the good, those who follow the rules and enjoy their passion, “said Gonzalo, spokesman for El Maze.

 

“That’s why,” he adds, “we are proud to collaborate with Stop Accidents, an NGO that has been struggling to reduce all kinds of accidents. It has done a very good job, but all help is small and we want to play our part to fight against this great scourge of society: the traffic accidents. “The sets are designed for the practice of road cycling and MTB with high temperatures, with last generation reflective fabric, tight sleeves, breathable sides and non-slip rubber on the bottom.

 

El Maze store comes from the blog El Tie del Maze that several cycling lovers created years ago to tell their adventures, talk about this sport and share their passion. That’s why they took the technical clothing line, tested and high quality.

Winter train with excellent reflective jacket

All thermal shorts reflective jacket Look Excellence is emerging as a powerful product that allowed us to train all winter.

 

This is French, yes ma’am! We must innovate, diversify, and propose new to survive in today’s trade. The Levers brand, building on its 25 years of experience in the bike, pedals and other cycling components, continues its diversification by offering a range of clothing that deserves a fitting. Knowing the attention that the French brand Look for its bikes and other products, it is reasonable to expect innovative clothes, practices and even avant-garde. We were submitted test all shorts jacket-long thermal, high-end products of the brand Look.

 

After three months of testing, mainly in Lozier and in the Alps, in very varied weather changing from -27 ° to + 10 ° of the Aubrey plateau and weather (rain and snow), we can say both products are effective and have enabled us to maintain daily workouts, whatever the weather. This is a good start but some points remain to refine our perspective.

 

Fabrics:

For its jacket as for his shorts, Look uses a high-tech reflective fabric, Carbon Resisted, fabric-based carbon fibers. The tissue is broken down by the perforations lasers.

 

Protection and ventilation:

Have beautiful clothes is one thing but the key is that they are effective in their use. During the three months of testing, we used the dress together in a variety of climatic conditions. To summarize, we enjoyed the jacket in temperatures ranging from -10 ° to + 10 °. The black focuses the least sunlight and seem transfer heat.

 

The jacket has in each round of a hand guard. Adding a perforated fabric wherein the thumb is slid. Thus positioned, the back of the hand is effectively protected from the weather and the cold. However, with use, this development becomes troublesome because a large pressure appears on the thumb joint.

 

The jacket of reflective material has two zipper openings located under the armpits. These openings can be opened if the athlete feels too much heat. They promote good air circulation, a wicking. In strong winds, we have strengthened protection by using the Look windbreaker white, and all perfectly satisfied us.