Materials Guide
It all starts with the fabric. Materials are the foundation. They make or break the product. Here’s an overview of the key pieces built on that principle.
Lightweight
Featherlight, without compromising on support.
These fabrics are engineered for speed, combining minimal weight with a high level of compression to keep everything in place when the pace picks up.
Our Echelon Ultralight Jersey and Bib Shorts are built from a high-density, ultralight woven fabric with a high elastane content. A micro-perforated structure enhances airflow in key areas, helping to regulate heat when the effort goes up.
Made for intense climbs and high-output rides where every gram counts.
Thermoregulation
Stay cool when it heats up.
Merino wool and Tencel™ knit fabrics naturally regulate body temperature and wick away moisture. From the beginning, combining natural fibres with technical synthetics has been part of what defines us, enhancing durability while keeping the natural look and feel.
We use a new generation of 3D channel Merino wool fabrics in our Signature Merino Tech Jerseys, designed to improve airflow and moisture management.
For hotter conditions, our Signature Merino Air Jerseys combine lightweight Merino mesh with Polartec® Delta™ fabric. Its 3D structure and lyocell content help pull moisture away from the body and keep you cool when the effort builds. Breaking the myth that Merino is only for winter since 2013.
Aerodynamics
Built for speed with a sleek, minimal design.
High-density woven fabrics sourced from Italy and South Korea form the foundation, combining durability with a refined, race-ready feel.
In our Echelon Aero Jersey and Bib Shorts, strategically placed panels feature a 3D-structured surface designed to manage airflow and promote smoother, more laminar flow across the fabric.
A high elastane content ensures exceptional stretch, muscle support, and a stable second-skin fit. Made for elite-level riding, when speed is the priority.
Durability
Tough enough for the long haul. Cordura® and Dyneema® fibers reinforce high-end woven fabrics for ultimate resilience.
Extremely durable thanks to side panels and pockets containing Dyneema® or Cordura® fiber. Both extremely high in strength, durability and light weight. Polyethylene is assembled from an extremely long molecular chain and is produced by gel softening technology from a molecular solution. This makes it up to 15 times stronger than steel and reliably protects against abrasion and the pitfalls of unpaved roads. The main material is a high-compression fabric with a 3D structure and merino fiber content on the inside.
Distance Cargo Wool Bib Shorts
Distance Performance Wool Jersey
Breathability
Optimal airflow and moisture-wicking properties keep you dry and comfortable in every condition.
The fabric’s ability to resist the wind is due to its higher density, so unlike membrane materials it is also extremely breathable and effectively wicks away unwanted moisture. Increased elasticity in four directions and freedom of movement make the vest stand out and suitable for everyday riding. Its fabric is treated on the outside with a Fluorine-free DWR surface finish, which increases the material’s ability to repel water and dirt.
Waterproofness
3-layer Pertex Shield membrane provides top-tier protection against the elements while maintaining stretch for unrestricted movement.
Maximum protection from wind and water during three seasons with unique breathability and high elasticity in four directions.
Made of lightweight, highly breathable Pertex® Shield material with a 20,000 mm water column complete with taped internal seams. Water resistance is enhanced by the AquaGuard® NATULON® water-resistant two-way zipper and DWR treatment that increases the material's ability to repel water and dirt. The back pocket also serves as a jacket pouch and provides quick packing to a minimal size.
