06/17/2026
Early cycling jerseys were wool, but a key turning point came in the 1970s when Italian brands started using mercerized cotton and early synthetic blends to cut weight, wick sweat, and reduce aerodynamic drag—this shift let racers ride faster and stay drier without the bulky stiffness of wool, and it directly inspired modern form-fitting, high-performance fabrics used today.
This matters to apalonacycling because we choose materials and cuts that trace back to that performance-driven evolution, so every piece balances breathability, fit, and low drag.
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