Extremely lightweight weather protection: Q36.5 presents Air Jacket and Air Vest

The Italian brand from Bolzano is expanding its range to include clothing for wind, rain and temperature fluctuations. The collection consists of five models: Air Jacket, Air Vest, Light Rain Jacket, Rain Vest and Hybrid Vest. According to the manufacturer, all products are designed to offer protection, breathability and freedom of movement in a compact pack size.

Air Jacket with 69 grams

The Air Jacket is the lightest shell in the collection and weighs 69 grams. The material consists of 7-denier nylon ripstop in 2L construction with a wind-repellent membrane. The DWR treatment is designed to provide protection against light rain and fog. The front panel protects against wind, while the mesh back provides ventilation. This construction is designed to reduce the flapping effect at high speeds.

The ergonomic cut and reduced seams are designed to improve aerodynamics. The bidirectional elasticity of the fabric allows freedom of movement. The cuffs are designed to prevent wind and moisture from penetrating the sleeves. Reflective elements on the back and on the camlock zip increase visibility in tunnels or in urban environments. The Air Jacket is available in Five colours available: Poppy Orange, Optic White, Nautica Blue, Ice Grey and Black.

Air Vest in sleeveless

The Air Vest uses the same 2L structure of 7-denier nylon ripstop with windproof membrane and DWR treatment as the Air Jacket. The sleeveless version is designed to protect the upper body in changing winds or cold conditions. The front panel acts as a wind barrier, while the mesh back is designed to provide continuous ventilation under load.

The cut developed through body mapping and the stretch construction are designed to ensure a stable body fit and reduce the flapping effect even at high intensity. The four-way elasticity of the fabric allows freedom of movement. Reflective elements on the back and on the camlock zip increase visibility in low light conditions. The Air Vest is also available in five colours: Poppy Orange, Optic White, Nautica Blue, Ice Grey and Black. available here.

Availability

All products in the new collection are now available online and in selected specialist bike shops. Q36.5 was founded in 2013 by Luigi Bergamo and Sabrina Emmasi in the Dolomites. The brand develops technical cycling clothing with a focus on thermoregulation. The name Q36.5 stands for quaerere (Latin for research) and 36.5 degrees Celsius as the ideal core body temperature.