Jun 19, 2008

Buyers Guide for buying Jerseys in Summer

Posted by : tootoo
 mesh for garment Yes, it's finally that time of year: summer is here in all itsglory. Well, almost, at the time of writing. The best aspect of thesummer is being able to leave all your winter layers in thewardrobe and just pull on a pair of bib shorts and a summer jersey. A summer jersey's task is a simple one: keep you cool and dry onlong hot summer days; look stylish; provide some stowage space viarear pockets and give you an aerodynamic edge. As with most things though, there's a bewildering range of choice,so RCUK has pulled together some top tips on what to look for whenyou're buying a jersey, so you can make an informed choice. Fit How a jersey fits is a personal choice, but ideally a jersey thathugs the contours of your body is optimal for removing sweat fromyour skin and to avoid excess flappage at speed. Jerseys come inmany different cuts and sizes, with some opting for more 'panels'in the aim of achieving a closer fit while others employ stretchyfabrics to the same effect. Materials The main aim of a jersey is to keep you cool, so a material thatbreathes adequately and moves sweat away from the skin whilestaying dry in even the hottest conditions is a must. There's ahuge choice of man-made and natural materials, and combinations ofboth, to choose from. Whatever the fabric though, what you'relooking for is one that wicks sweat effectively, removing moisturefrom the skin to keep you feeling dry. Man-made synthetic fabrics are the mainstay of summer jerseys, butnatural materials - basically types of wool - are also goodchoices. Naturally sourced materials such as Merino wool havedeveloped a lot in recent years with many improvements anddevelopments leading to Merino wool being a good choice, even onhot days. Features Numerous features are available but first decide what you actuallyneed from your jersey. Three rear-mounted pockets are the norm, butsome offer more stowage space then others. You might want to lookfor a zipped pocket for keeping your house keys or other valuableitems safe. You'll definitely want a jersey with an extended lowerback to keep your lumbar region covered when crouched over thehandlebars, and here an elasticated waist with silicone gripperscan provide a better fit. Zip lengths different greatly, with full-length zippers makingpulling the garment on and off easy and also providing the bestventilation, at the cost of a less snug fit around the stomach.Mesh panels, typically at the sides or around the back, can furtheraid cooling on extremely hot days. For commuting or riding on busyroads at dusk, neatly concealed reflective panels and piping canboost visibility.
 
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