I've been tasked with getting an official Jersey made for the ride (which of course will then be sold with all proceeds going to our donation page), and I've just received a sample jersey - yey!
Trying it on, it's a little tight and short at the bottom and arms - I'm not sure if it's meant to fit like this (my partner upon seeing it immediately said it's too small), and after assuming an arms-forward cycling position, it rides up at the back - so it's got to be too small.
And I don't like the fit around the collar - it's sticking out and doesn't fit well around that whole area.
On the label it's a size 4 and according to the manufacturer it's a Large (!) - so I reckon I'd be about a size 5? (Extra-Large)...
Here's a picture of the fit, tell me what you think!..
The fabric is called CoolMax and is highly breathable, not waterproof, but very quick drying. It's stretchy and fits quite snug to one's skin. Any logo's or colouring is done through Sublimation which is a process where dye is heated until it becomes gaseous, and the gaseous dye then penetrates the fibers of the garment and solidifies within the fibres when the heat is removed.
The garment should in theory never fade, though I'm not sure that's all true!..
Here's a close-up of the fabric, on the left is the outer side, the sort of black-looking holes are are vents and run throughout in that pattern, the right side is the inner-side and the thing running down the middle is the zip.
Of course this is just one of a number of samples I'm waiting for, and the design we'll choose will look nothing like this. Will keep you updated on any progress, but for now I'd appreciate any views or comments you have!
Thanks
Joe
Having jerseys made makes it all seem very serious. Hopefully you'll make them available to the public - I would love to wear my Pebbles jersey on the london commute.
ReplyDeleteWill they come with back pockets? I find them a godsend on longish rides.
Hi Lozatron,
ReplyDeleteYes - we aim to make about 50 of the Jerseys, 3 for us, and the rest will be made available for those that are interested and wish to support, to buy. Should be looking at around the £40-£50 mark (cost to make plus a few £££'s profit, all proceeds to go to the charity).
They'll be the mustard yellow colour - the same as the logo and will indeed have three back pockets. Short sleeved with either a full or 3/4 length zip.
I'm in the middle of design negotiations, so watch this space for updates - should have a sample in the next few weeks to post about.
Joe