Assos – Men’s EQUIPE RS Clima Capsule Shell Jacket – Black Series

 

 

ASSOS is claiming this jacket as a radical departure from packable shell protection as we’ve known it.

It’s an ultralight capsule consisting of a hybrid design and reflective textiles to keep you securely shielded during tough races and long winter training outings.

It’s cold, dark, wet and windy, but that doesn’t mean your training schedule grinds to a halt. 

To fight back against these conditions, you need an outermost membrane unlike any other. Known by ASSOS insiders as the Alleycat, this packable capsule possesses the DNA of the company’s previous sV.emergency and sJ.blitzFeder outer layers, most notably in its aerodynamic race fit, visibility details, and ultra-compact makeup. Yet it wears radically new textiles and a hybrid construction for year-round versatility.

Starting its life as a prototype for WorldTour riders, the Alleycat is engineered primarily for racing and training in nasty weather, where variable light conditions, fast descents, and drastic shifts in temperature are a given. The upper half is made from ASSOS’ Silver Haze fabric, which features two layers of windproof, water-repellent material. This unique silver membrane is made with microscopic spherical particles that reflect light, so you ‘light up’ when vehicles’ headlights make contact with you in low-light conditions.

The lower front and back panels are made using a new woven textile to prevent overheating, while the forearms, side panels, and tall collar are constructed with our flexible jersey-proven Push Pull material to give you a little added stretch and freedom of movement.

The Capsule features a proper race fit, but layers perfectly over ASSOS’ EQUIPE RS 2/3 and 3/3 equipment. Finishing details include a raw-cut hem to cut the jacket’s weight even further, and the glove-friendly two-way zipper lets you ventilate from the bottom while maintaining a tight seal up top.

 

GARMENT FEATURES 

Silver Haze material: Lightweight, packable 2L textile consisting of a thin mesh bonded to a hydrophilic membrane infused with highly reflective glass microbeads. Windproof, water-repellent fabric helps regulate body temperature in changing conditions.
Yubari fabric: Used for the lower front and back panels, this is an ultralight, water-repellent, woven fabric that’s extremely thin, soft and silent.
Push Pull knit: The forearms, side panels, and collar are in ASSOS’ in-house developed Push Pull warp-knit textile with high UV protection (UPF 50+). Highly breathable, this fine gauge knit with bi-stretch is quick-drying and very comfortable.
Dual-Layer Collar Construction: Ensures added protection, comfort, and freedom of movement at this vulnerable area.
Raw Cut Hem: This creates a smooth, aerodynamic design that seamlessly pairs with additional layers.
Double-Slider Zip: Lets you ventilate your body from the top or bottom with ease. The robust construction comes with oversized pull tabs for intuitive, glove-friendly operation.
Reflective Strip: Wide strip of perforated reflective material runs vertically down the back to boost visibility.
aeroFit: Our trimmest, speed-focused fit that’s tighter and more compressive than our racingFit. May feel restrictive out of the riding position but feels like a second skin while riding.
Garment Composition: 53% Polyamide, 35% Polyester, 12% Elastane

 

About ASSOS: 

ASSOS of Switzerland’s mission is to provide innovative, technically outstanding cycling apparel with meticulous, lean design.

Since creating the first ever Lycra® cycling shorts in 1976, the company has developed a number of innovations that have pointed the way for the evolution of cycling wear – most of its innovations are now industry standards. Today, ASSOS proudly provides its Total Cycling Comfort to riders in more than 30 countries.

 

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