Sneak peek: New Vulpine clothing

New merino wool designs on the way for both men and women

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Mat Brett, March 12, 2013

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We’ve got our grubby little mitts on pics of Vupine’s new clothing, including four men’s merino tops in four colours, and three new women’s styles.

Vulpine tell us that they have improved the fit and the pocket area of the Men's Merino Button Jersey (£80) after feedback.

They have left the Men’s Merino T-shirt (£55) unchanged.

They're still using 180gsm Tasmanian merino wool.

There’s a new V-neck version in the lineup, made from the same type of merino wool.

The Merino Alpine Jersey is new too.

It's a full zip jersey that Vupline say is Influenced by classic road cycling, hence the buttons on two of the rear pockets.

The new gear will be available on www.vulpine.cc once Customs and Excise let it through, hopefully in two to three weeks.

There are women's jackets, trousers and shorts in many colours arriving in July too, with more women’s styles to follow. Although Vulpine’s range has been largely male-orientated since its launch a year ago, the plan is for major expansion into the women’s market.

This is the women’s version of the Alpine Jersey.

And this is the Women’s Merino T-Shirt.

As in the men’s range, the Merino T will be available in a V-neck version too.

Further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to women’s cycling, Vulpine are supporting Matrix Fitness Racing Academy Team and the biggest women's race in the UK, the Bedford 3 Day.

For more info on the Vulpine range, head over to www.vulpine.cc.

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I like the new colours in the Ts very much.

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posted by John_the_Monkey [392 posts] 12th March 2013 - 12:57

Merino wool is great for racing. Nobody will beat you because you'll be so keen to get to the finish to take it off and stop the itching.

posted by bohrhead [16 posts] 12th March 2013 - 13:18

bohrhead wrote:

Merino wool is great for racing. Nobody will beat you because you'll be so keen to get to the finish to take it off and stop the itching.

Depends on the type - I've a budget priced Descente jersey that feels like that - my Shutt VR jersey (the Velocast special edition one) and Vulpine T are both pretty comfortable.

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posted by John_the_Monkey [392 posts] 12th March 2013 - 14:30

I'm wearing Merino socks and a t-shirt right now, and the only itch I have is a medical condition

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posted by themartincox [110 posts] 12th March 2013 - 16:17

John_the_Monkey wrote:

bohrhead wrote:
Merino wool is great for racing. Nobody will beat you because you'll be so keen to get to the finish to take it off and stop the itching.

Depends on the type - I've a budget priced Descente jersey that feels like that - my Shutt VR jersey (the Velocast special edition one) and Vulpine T are both pretty comfortable.

I agree John, I have some Endura BaaBaa base layers that are super itchy!

posted by RacePace [14 posts] 12th March 2013 - 17:11

icebreaker merino - no itch
DHB merino baselayer - quite a bit of itch and skin reaction

its one of those 'you get what you pay for' situations!

posted by cycle_physio [9 posts] 12th March 2013 - 17:42

Personally I've never had a problem with any merino layers, including sport wool blended jerseys and dhb base layers, and various buffs/collars. I've worn a dhb layer all day today just because its been so cold. Scabby old wool jumpers are itchy, these will be different.

posted by 3cylinder [9 posts] 12th March 2013 - 23:19

I like the t's in the shirt very much

posted by hozza666 [6 posts] 12th March 2013 - 23:30

I have an Icebreaker Merino Base that is lovely to wear as a vest under civvy clothes, lovely and comfortable and very warm..

Howvere I find on the bike it gets very wet, and contrary to popular opinion, it stays wet, I get a real chill after a couple of hours or so..

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posted by phax71 [289 posts] 13th March 2013 - 9:17

i like the one with breasts

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posted by koko56 [208 posts] 13th March 2013 - 14:27

Vulpine is a quality product well made and stillish.

posted by Chris Deacon [95 posts] 13th March 2013 - 14:32

I have a fab Vulpine jersey & a BaaBaa baselayer, neither make me itch & I have very dry skin.
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posted by Dizzy [11 posts] 13th March 2013 - 18:13

Have worn a Vulpine merino button jersey on some very long rides, and never suffered any itchiness at all.

Loving what looks to be a magnetic fastening on the Alpine Jersey collar...

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posted by CycleLove [4 posts] 13th March 2013 - 18:14

Vulpine long sleeve merino T is the most comfortable bit of clothing I own. If they weren't so expensive I'd own a bunch of them by now - comfortable or no, I can't really justify a wardrobe full of £60 t shirts.

posted by angus h [4 posts] 13th March 2013 - 18:18