Materials Guide AW25

The Alternative Ultralight Long Sleeve Jersey is crafted from three complementary Italian-made recycled polyester meshes, all GRS®-certified for sustainability. Together they create a fabric system that is exceptionally lightweight, fast-drying, and highly breathable, perfect for autumn high-tempo rides. The primary fabric efficiently wicks moisture away from the skin and is finished with HeiQ® Fresh technology to prevent unwanted odors.

The Alternative Light Long Sleeve Jersey is made from GRS-certified recycled materials, using a lightweight brushed 200 g/m² knit fabric that feels soft, manages moisture, and offers more wind protection thanks to its denser structure. The brushed inner surface adds warmth, while perforated panels on the sides and sleeves provide targeted breathability, creating a balance of protection and airflow ideal for cooler rides.

At the core of our warmest Alternative jersey, the Alternative Winter Long Sleeve Jersey, is Polartec® Power Grid™, a next-generation fabric engineered for efficient thermoregulation. Unlike traditional fleece, Power Grid™ uses a patented geometric knit construction: the inner surface forms a network of raised grids that create open channels. This design does two important things at once — provides enhanced warmth without weight and offers superior breathability and moisture management.

Alternative Insulated jackets and vests made from recycled materials designed for rides in Autumn, Spring and to be layered in Winter. The front, shoulders and top of the jacket sleeves are made of functional Pertex® Quantum Air material, with a Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation layer underneath. “Pertex® Quantum Air is exceptionally tightly woven and protects from the wind whilst maintaining breathability. And that’s why we chose to combine it with Polartec Alpha, as this insulation layer is also exceptionally breathable allowing for moisture control.” Marcela (Head of Product Development)

Signature Merino Tech Long Sleeve Jersey is our most technical merino jersey to date. Made from a Pontetorto® Tecnopile Bio® merino wool blend, the internal 3D structure allows for advanced air circulation between the fabric and the body. It ensures more efficient moisture control whilst maintaining effective thermal regulation. The use of Sensil® Biocare biodegradable polyamide fibers increases strength and abrasion resistance on the outside of the material.

The Signature Thermal Bibs & Tights use a premium Italian warp-knitted thermal fabric made from GRS-certified recycled materials with bi-stretch construction for a natural, ergonomic fit. The inside is brushed with ultra-soft microfibre, offering plush comfort, insulation, and efficient moisture management to keep you dry in changing conditions. A fluorine-free DWR finish adds sustainable protection against light rain, road spray, and dirt, making the fabric both functional and durable. Designed for lasting comfort and resilience, it’s the foundation of winter performance across our range.

Signature Winter Polartec Tights are made of 100% polyester knit with Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro bio-based membrane. The fabric offers excellent elasticity in all four directions while maintaining water resistance of more than 20,000 mm and high breathability. Internal mesh structure of the fabric provides better moisture wicking while maintaining thermal comfort. Complete with a with increased abrasion resistance and extra brushing for maximum comfort in sensitive zones.

Debut Long Sleeve Jerseys with medium compression have a brushed insulated inner for greater thermal comfort. The knitted outer has been treated with a Fluorine-free DWR treatment to increase abrasion resistance and repel water and dirt.

The Debut Merino Long Sleeve Jersey is made from a soft two-component fabric that blends the finest merino wool fibers with recycled polyester. Merino provides natural thermoregulation, keeping you warm when it’s cold yet breathable during harder efforts, and continues to insulate even when damp. Recycled polyester adds durability, stretch, and quick-drying properties, ensuring the jersey holds its shape and comfort ride after ride.

Debut Wind Jacket & Vest provide lightweight wind resistance from high density recycled fabric which provide increased breathability over membrane based materials. Both garments are finished with a Fluorine-free DWR treatment to increase abrasion resistance and repel water and dirt.

Debut Winter Jacket is a versatile softshell jacket that blends comfort, performance, and value. The breathable external material with a minimalist design is enhanced by a Fluorine-free DWR treatment to protect from wind and drizzle. The inner material produced from a merino wool blend provides additional comfort and continually regulates body temp.

Signature Wind Block jersey made from the finest merino wool with a fibre thickness nearly six times finer than human hair. The jersey provides exceptional thermoregulating properties plus odor and moisture control. Merino fibers are also hydrophobic, and therefore provide an effective pathway to move moisture away from the body. The added membrane on the chest, shoulders and sleeves provide additional wind protection.

The Signature Winter Hardshell Jacket with four-way stretch is made from breathable Pertex® Shield with a 3L triple-layer membrane having a water column of 20,000 mm and fully taped seams. Pertex Shield 3L comprises of three materials laminated together, with the second layer comprising of a polyurethane membrane. The outer materials are tightly woven, providing high strength at low weight, wind resistance, and long life. To keep your membrane jacket in good condition and to maintain its water resistance, don’t forget to take good care of it as well.

The Signature Deep Winter Softshell Jacket is made of a three-layer membrane material with increased elasticity in four directions. The softshell combines the properties of both a top layer and a thermal insulation layer. A softshell jacket is a great choice for colder and dryer winters where thermal insulation and regulation are key. The outer layer of polyamide fibers gives the fabric higher abrasion resistance. The inner layer of polyester with a 3D grid structure increases air circulation, and the quickdry Frame® moisture control technology also helps keep the internal environment from ‘sweating out’.

Our Merino Wool Baselayers use a 150 g/m² fabric made from a high content of the finest merino fibers blended with elastane, delivering exceptional softness, thermoregulation, and a flexible, second-skin fit. Merino naturally keeps you warm even when damp, while elastane ensures lasting shape retention and comfort in motion. Finished with TEC (Total Easy Care) treatment, the fabric withstands frequent washing without shrinking or wrinkling. Available in long sleeve, short sleeve, and sleeveless versions.