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On test: complete winter Santini Lady Bloom

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Published on Monday, 21 December 2009 07:22

Written by Marcella Crisanti

Winter 2010 collection Santini offers this complete with a refined look, light and warm, perfect with cold temperatures

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We have already discussed in the past history of Santini, so as not to bore the faithful readers, we refer to the last article we talked about the company from Bergamo: On test: Santini Dart  

2010 New Products for women

Santini in the new collection 2010 has presented several technical and aesthetic innovations aimed at women. If specifically Winter 2010 catalogue, the items for women are only represented by the collection Bloom, is much broader representation of products "Lady" in the range 365, one that covers all seasons and in spring/summer collection "Summer 2010". In all cases studied a cut female anatomy, caps devoted to women and technicalities that facilitate donning and comfort after many hours in the saddle. Not been left out practice with various provisions of pockets, more or less large.

The Range 2010 Winter Lady

The range "Winter 2010" proposes Bloom collection, consisting of long-sleeved shirt, jacket and Bermuda, dedicated to women. The heads are different in materials, colours and graphic motifs than other men's items. Although for women is increasingly characterized by the complete look, simple and refined, which is a characteristic feature of all the collections Santini. Besides this presence, minimal, but important, note that in the collection there are 365 other winter clothing targeted at women, ranging from shirts, underwear, overalls from the jackets.

The complete on test: Bloom

Bloom the collection consists of three pieces: a jacket, a heavy long-sleeved shirt and a Bib Knickers with braces. 

The shirt:

The long sleeve Bloom (exact name FW 2161 75 BLOOM) is made of a polyester fabric with printed inserts at shoulders and hips. The elastic waist has silicon. Is will be a pocket on the back and the stretch fabric allows a custom fit to the body. The cut is anatomically and is provided in graphic photos and graphics on a white fuchsia. The sizes available range from XS to 4XL. In M has a weight, detected with our instrumentation, of 207 grams.

The Jacket:

 The jacket Bloom (correct name FW517 75 BLOOM) is made of an elastic fabric, windproof and slightly anti rain, which remains soft and comfortable to the touch. This tissue, called the Breeze-Wall, is composed of three layers, one indoor, prevents the body heat and facilitates the evaporation of sweat, the intermediate layer is a membrane anti-wind and anti water, then the outside, resistance dirt and the tears. Are expected, then, Undine fabric inserts on back and elbows. E 'proposed in the colour photograph, black base, and a version on a white and fuchsia grounds. Elastic inserts are provided at the wrist and neck fleece top and elastic. The large pocket posterity has long zip with lanyard that makes it easy to set. Reflective inserts are provided for improve passive visibility. The cut is anatomic morphology female. It’s available in sizes from XS to 4XL. In M has a weight, detected with our instrumentation, of 248 grams.

The Bib Knickers:

 The Bib Knickers with brace Bloom (exact name FW 1120 GIT ARIA) are made of fabric thermoflece. Inserts are present in a tissue called Tour, elastic and breathable. The bottom of the trousers is provided with silicone rubber band and a series of refracting material inserts, which among other things, help to characterize the look of Bib Knickers. The bottom is the model Intech Gel, a gel pad, the thickness reduced, but designed to be used with saddles very hard. The Bib Knickers is available in sizes from XS to XXL and in black, that of the test, and white. In M we found a weight of 313 grams.

 The Road test

Complete Bloom soon showed its elegance, discreet but tangible. Cutting the anatomical difference from other products intended for male audience, and determine the style. The colours remain sober, feminine, but without ostentation, as well as the graphic floral mesh: beautiful, well made and never "heavy". The soft fabrics, pockets and seams, fully realized, leading to a very high comfort and a pleasant sensation of "soft and warm" contact cin skin. The fact that there has been a careful study ergonomics women, not only improves the fit, very good, but above all the style, once put on the track and comfort. Thanks to the careful study of materials used and the cutting of fabric gently wraps the track like a glove women's bodies without creating unnecessary, intrusive and anti aesthetic, folds or bumps, and this also leads to greater comfort, especially after many hours in saddle, when almost no one feels to have worn a dress specialist for cycling. The long-sleeved shirt is close to the body, with seams that do not bother with the practice and back pocket. The zip is operated with great ease and a high neck has a very comfortable interior, like the rest of the jersey. Elasticated inserts merely improve the adhesion of the head to the body. The elastic waist, with silicone closes well the garment, so as to have an excellent isolation from the outside. Pocket posterity can be reached with ease, as always assuming you do not have heavy winter gloves, excellent breathability of the fabric and the ability to keep the body warm. Can also be used alone, when the temperature is above 15 degrees. The jacket has the same positive powers of the mesh; adheres well to the body and the "seal" keeping it warm. The fabric is soft and comfortable and the look does not seem fair of "zombie" once got off the bike. Breathability of the fabric is quite good as well as isolation from the air, which is appreciated on long descents. Posterior pocket with zip, opens easily, even with heavy gloves, with the cord of which was given the same zip, and the capacity of the pocket, then, is sufficient for all needs. Used together with the mesh allows a good comfort climate to temperatures near 10 degrees, perhaps in conjunction with a thermal underwear. The Bib Knickers are equally valid. The inside is warm and comfortable and the anatomic style ensures comfort by "1st class". The ability of insulation of the fabric is quite good, as well as isolation from the air and perspiration. The bottom Santini Gel Intech, has a smaller footprint, but also ensures a high comfort with hard saddles, no soreness at the private parts and the buttock. Excellent sweat absorption. The fabric of Bib Knickers is very flexible and this means that they stay perfectly in place even after many hours in the saddle. His ability to keep the body warm is excellent up to temperatures of 12/14 degrees, while the perfect breathable fabric allows optimal comfort even over 20 degrees. For colder weather you must resort to other leaders, in the collection: 365, offering a complete shelter of the leg and higher heat capacity. With a pair of long stockings, however, are unable to use the bib knickers with low temperatures.

 Conclusions

 Complete Bloom highlights all the unquestioned prerogatives that a female boss more than the classic unisex or male head. Cut anatomical solutions designed for women, by themselves lead to a much greater comfort than the traditional male head is also used by women. The styling is discreet, elegant, distinguished from other female head, but without ostentation. The graphics, then, is simple and sophisticated at the same time, difficult to grow old, to the benefit of "expenditure" made it. Finishes and quality materials are above all "suspect" and reveal a desire to create a high quality product. The technical characteristics provide excellent performance and comfort, wearability and ability to keep the body warm, the track is able to satisfy even the most demanding cyclists. Great weight of individual products, as well as the breathability of fabrics or their ability to maintain constant body temperature during long descents. As good resistance to soiling and ease of cleaning. Overall, the thermal capacity of the track for optimal use in a range of temperatures between 12/14 degrees up. For colder weather, you must use the 365 collection, full of proposals to this effect. This is the only limit, not complete, but the collectors Winter 2010: Do not have a complete catalogue for women suitable for very harsh climates. Bloom's collection, however, be understood in context of optimal, is really good.

Positive aspects

Look simple and elegant
Anatomical cut for the female morphology
Quality of the pad and materials used
Finishes
Breathability
Thermal insulation
Wind protection

Negative aspects

The complete on test: None
Collection Winter 2010: Do not have a complete female-friendly extreme temperature

Price

These are recommended prices: jacket 128 Euro, 90 Euro Bib Knickers, mesh sleeve around 80 Euro. The benefits have emerged, but that the quality of the stitching and materials used justifies the price list.

Is suitable for

It fits perfectly to all those women attentive to the quality, comfort and detail you who like to ride even with the cold.

For further informations:

Santini Maglificio Sportivo
Via Provinciale, 14 24040 Lallio (BG) Italy
Phone +39.035.690566
Fax +39,035,692,771
Website: www.santinisms.it