When Tadej Pogačar won at the top of the col du Portet, with the Mont Ventoux, the hardest pass of this 2021 Tour de France, the euphoria of the moment exposed one of his secrets. The Slovenian grabbed his yellow jersey at the bottom, stretched hard, his neck lengthened and emerged the jersey second skin Gobik jersey emerged.
The Slovenian was in "double armor".
The second skin Gobik's is a piece that may well look like one of those medieval relics, an almost silvery braiding, but in this case light, tight and very breathable. The garment in hand is a blank sheet of paper, ready to be filled with stories. A sheet that weighs nothing, it is perceived but with its very marked objective: to keep the rider dry without being noticed that he is wearing it.
Its fit is winning. The jersey second skin by Gobik is the perfect ally for the cyclist to feel comfortable with the first layer, and on top of it, to fix the bib shorts.
In three words, Angel Lencina, Gobik Product Development, comments: "breathability, lightness and fit combined with elasticity.".
A very valid garment also in summer
It is recommended for use all year round, even in summer, especially in areas with temperature changes, when going downhill, but also for long days of sleep and long rides near the coast. The T-shirt second skin is a perfect thermoregulator.
This is how Ángel Lencina sees it: "Even in summer, it is important to wear a T-shirt. second skin, its main function is to help regulate body temperature.. This is achieved by its cell grid fabric that generates a space on the skin to facilitate the evaporation of sweat, keeping us as dry and cool as possible".
Its use can be repeated, it fits well to go out on the road every other day. Caring for them care is not very different from other garments: "a hand or machine wash with cold water or at 30 degrees.using neutral detergents and without using softeners or bleach"continues Angel.
And he concludes: "It is advisable not to soak the garment, do not wring the garment to wring it out, dry the garment inside out, hanging it upside down and in the shade, do not iron, do not dry clean".
"This type of garment (base layer or first layer) has a very good outlet because it is a very functional and practical garment. In addition, its cost is not high and the consumer usually gets a lot of performance out of it, so it can be considered a best seller in our catalog," says Angel.
We have seen how it performs in the race. The UAE Team Emirates has been the best performer in France this past July..
"I like it. It gives you the extra protection you need on fast descents or cool summer mornings. It's so comfortable that you often forget you're wearing it, which is something that's always asked of this type of garment."
Says Tadej Pogačar, the double winner of the Tour de France.
