This winter, technical cycling apparel brand ASSOS introduces a collection of jackets designed for cold weather riding and crafted out of its newest fabric innovation, NEOS. Employing the necessary qualities to help you battle against the elements, the NEOS collection will protect you from the cooler spring / fall climates, right through to the coldest conditions of extreme winter weather.
The NEOS collection comprises:
MILLE GT Jacket (Spring/Fall), MSRP $229
Designed to perform in the wide delta of conditions found in spring and fall, this jacket employs a specifically engineered fabric that is both windproof and water-resistant, while still being lightweight and breathable. The all-new hydrophilic membrane on the front panels (NEOS 7) offers increased wind and water resistance and RX brushed fabric on the lower panels elevates breathability as well as providing supreme insulation.
This is a jacket that will keep you warm on those chilly mornings without running the risk of overheating as the temperature and ride intensity increases.
COLORS: blackSeries / yellowBadge / nationalRed
MILLE GT Jacket (Winter), MSRP $299
This heavy-weight, insulating winter jacket employs a triple layer of the NEOS Medium fabric on the chest panels keeping you protected from the elements. To maintain a consistent temperature, the shoulders, outer arms and dorsal of the jacket benefit from a lower weight material whilst the race-proven RX brushed fabric is used on the back and underarms.
Reflective strips on the back pockets and the MILLEgriffe design on the underarms help you to stand out from the crowd and increase visibility on the road.
COLORS: blackSeries / blueBadge / nationalRed
MILLE GT Jacket ULTRAZ (Winter), MSRP $349
An elevated take on ASSOS much-acclaimed and iconic Bonka jacket, the all-new membrane on this winter jacket serves up the ultimate equipment for riding in the coldest conditions.
At the heart of its protective power is the high performance hydrophilic membrane and thermal twinDeck on the front providing waterproofing and protection. The upper back features NEOS LIGHT, the lightest, water-repellent tri-layer soft-shell and the acclaimed neck protector retains heat and minimizes bulk.
Offering high levels of insulation, climate control and breathability, this is a meticulously engineered winter jacket that is able to outperform purely cycling and is suited for a host of other high-octane sports including XC-skiing, running and mountaineering.
COLORS: blackSeries / blueBadge / nationalRed
NEOS is an ASSOS textile laboratory exclusive:
NEOS LIGHT is ASSOS in-house developed tri-layer lightweight soft-shell constructed with a bonded PU membrane. Water-repellent and close fitting, this tech-savvy textile is waterproof to >10 m and highly breathable. Used in twinDeck on the frontal panel and upper back/carré. Waterproof >10 MT. High breathability MVP 27.000 gr/m²/24h JIS L 1099 B-1:2006.
NEOS MEDIUM is ASSOS in-house developed tri-layer thermo soft-shell constructed with a bonded PU membrane. Water-repellent and close fitting, this tech-savvy textile is waterproof to >10 m, wind-resistant and highly breathable. Deployed here on the frontal panel as a guarantee of heat retention and climate control. A highlight is the ultimate protection it grants against wind and rain. Waterproof >10 MT. High breathability MVP 14.600 gr/m²/24h JIS L 1099 B-1:2006.
NEOS ULTRA in twinDeck with RX: ASSOS proprietary ultra-thin dual-layer soft-shell, constructed with a bonded PU membrane is used on the upper sleeves. Water-repellent, close-fitting and highly breathable. Waterproof >10 MT. High breathability MVP 44.500 gr/m²/24h JIS L 1099 B-1:2006.
NEOS 7: One of the most recent innovations from ASSOS in-house fabric specialists, NEOS 7 is a 2.5 layer soft-shell with a PU bonded membrane construction that renders it waterproof and close fitting. Highly breathable, it is used on the upper frontal panel to protect you from the wind and ensure your chest remains protected from the onslaught of rain as you ride. Waterproof >10 MT. High breathability MVP 20.500 gr/m²/24h JIS L 1099 B-1:2006
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