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MYSTERIOUS: Polartec - You Need To See This

This Icelandic outdoor brand, which has been building gear for fishermen and mountaineers for 100 years, just proved that the best winter jackets don’t have to look technical

66ºNorth's new collection includes GORE-TEX, Polartec, archive-inspired puffers and an Everest jacket reborn as a cropped silhouette

Goldwin’s Fall 2026 collection is a masterclass in technical layering, with GORE-TEX and Polartec built for the city

The Japanese brand blends clean outdoor design, relaxed streetwear and city-ready layers without resorting to loud logos or full gorpcore cosplay

Santini Windbloc Thermo Jacket review: Protection for the coldest conditions

The combination of windproof fabric and extremely good insulation means that the Windbloc Thermo is undoubtedly very warm, but does that translate to good cold-weather performance?

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There’s a new sheriff in waterproof cycling jacket town, and its name is the Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket

Protection, comfort, and room for layering underneath to tackle the worst weather imaginable. A real winner in my book.

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Castelli Alpha 150 W Jacket Review: Very impressive cold-weather protection, but water repellency could be considered overrated.

Outstanding moisture management, comfort and style in a range of winter temperatures.

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66ºNorth refreshes its cult-favourite Tindur Shearling with a cleaner design and new colours

The Icelandic brand tweaks the technical fleece with a sleeker collar and fresh seasonal palette while keeping its signature warmth intact

Van Rysel RCR-R PRO Wind/Rain 4-season road cycling jacket - pro price and pro performance?

Can Van Rysel make the jump up to the big league in terms of the performance of their premium-priced jacket?

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Warmth without bulk: Ornot's Alpha Winter Gloves reviewed

High-loft Polartec Alpha insulation delivers winter warmth in a light, compressible package

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Pearl Izumi Summit Alpha Gloves review: a surpsingly warm polartec-equipped barrier for mild winter and shoulder season riding

Lightweight, dexterous and surprisingly warm, these 'winter' gloves deliver the kind of warmth you’d expect from a glove twice their size and price

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Cheap vs expensive cycling jackets - What are you paying for?

Does more money equal more performance, or do the laws of diminishing returns come in to play?

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DT Swiss abandons steel spokes in its flagship climbing wheels; Enve drops a cheaper bar; and Colnago expands it's steel frame range in a topsy turvy round up of the week's tech

All change this week with DT Swiss abandoning it's own flagship spoke in favour of carbon, and Enve hints at improved supply chain with a move to a new factory for it's latest bar, plus new gadgets from Topeak

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Sportful Fiandre Shift jacket review: top level tech at a more affordable price

Performs superbly across a range of temperatures with several highly practical features for cool weather riding

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Castelli Do.Di.Ci jacket review: The perfect changeable weather race pace jersey, save for one thing

Effective across a wide range of temperatures with its Ristretto fabric a claimed 12 times more breathable than GoreTex's Windstopper

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Is it wheelie October already? New gravel and road hoops dropping everywhere just now

A wheelie good line up from Vision, Miche, Fulcrum and a Dangerholm prototype

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Castelli Ultra Rain Cape review: Fits like a jersey, but lacks waterproofing

Impressively breathable with a highly elastic fit. However, the waterproofing, even just in showery weather, leaves a lot to be desired

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Winter is coming, and MAAP's new road collection is designed to help you beat the elements

The line-up includes a new waterproof jacket and thermal jersey as well as an updated winter jacket and bib tights

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Ciovita Apex Polartec Adventure Gilet- Could this be the most versatile item of clothing in your cycling wardrobe?

Light, warm, breathable, and packable, Ciovita’s Adventure gilet has an uncanny ability to be just right, whatever the weather

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Castelli says "Performance cycling will never be the same again" with what it hopes is your new best waterproof cycling jacket

Castelli have teamed up with Polartec® on a new material called AirCore™ which it seems pretty confident will transform your view of waterpoof and breathable clobber, without forever chemicals

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Castelli launches Perfetto RoS 3, ditching Gore-Tex - here's why I prefer the old one

A highly technical garment with environmentally-friendly construction, but too breezy for proper winter conditions, so you'll need a better base layer (and a waterproof hardshell too)

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Peak Performance Freelight Polartec Power Grid Crew review: a lightweight mid-layer for active pursuits

The Freelight Polartec Power Grid Crew is an ultralight mid-layer with a relaxed fit and an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio

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Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest reviewed: a gilet with more protection than most

A sleeveless waterproof sounds like a strange idea, but in certain circumstances, the Magic Vest offers a combination of protection, comfort and breathability that few of the alternatives can match.

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Breathable waterproof fabrics: 6 high-performing, rain-ready fabrics that rival Gore-Tex

Discover six breathable waterproof fabrics that deliver ultimate weather protection while keeping you from getting clammy on the dampest of days

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Men’s Air Bottoms review: flighty light undies for tackling trails, crags and summits

Adventure-ready boxer briefs so breathable they’re barely there

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air Base Layer review: a peak-performance undergarment

Ultra lightweight and mountain-ready, this base layer is part of a smart ensemble designed for skyscraping escapades, but works well as a stand-alone top

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air midlayer review: we love lightweight gear, but is this top pushing the 'less is more' mantra too far?

A highly unusual minimalist mountain-orientated midlayer

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