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Giordana Midweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer


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Giordana   |   SKU: GICS22-LSJY-MIBL-BLCK01  |   Option: BLACK, XS/S

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Giordana Midweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer Info

Made from Dryarn fabric, the Giordana Midweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer is a knit layer Giordana designed to move moisture away from your skin quickly. It is a midweight piece intended for early fall and winter riding, and Giordana says it works on its own under a lightweight thermal jersey, vest or jacket on cool days, or beneath several layers when the cold gets serious.

Knit and fit

The knit uses a varied density construction. Giordana says that approach limits ventilation panels to the places that need them, helping regulate core temperature while keeping the layer warm where you want it. The stretchy, tubular knit conforms to the body like a second skin, with light elastic at the cuffs and waist. Giordana also lists anti-bacterial properties.

The fabric is 95% polyamide and 5% elastane. To care for it, hang or lay it flat to dry and keep it out of the tumble dryer. It is made in Italy.

Sizing

Sizing is unisex and runs XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL and 3XL/4XL, in black or white. Giordana notes the knit has a lot of stretch because of its tubular construction. For men between sizes it suggests sizing down one size from your usual jersey size, and for women it recommends sizing down one to two sizes.

The RA Perspective

A base layer does a quiet job. It sits against your skin, moves sweat away and lets the layers over it do the rest. This midweight knit from Giordana is aimed at the stretch of the year when a bare jersey is too cold and a full winter kit is too much, which for most riders means early fall through to the heart of winter.

The part we like is the way it is meant to stack. Giordana says it works as the only layer under a lightweight thermal jersey, vest or jacket for a cool day, and that it can sit beneath multiple pieces when it gets colder. For a rider who builds kit around a few pieces rather than a closet full, that flexibility is useful.

Sizing is the main thing to get right. The sizing is unisex, the knit has plenty of stretch, and Giordana suggests going down one size from your usual jersey size if you are a man between sizes, and down one to two for women. That is an unusual instruction, so read it before you order. If you are unsure, ask us.

As a tradeoff, a base layer on its own is not a windproof or water-repellent layer, so you still need a proper outer layer on the coldest or wettest days. The black version hides sweat marks better, while white suits lighter kit.

It is a sensible first purchase for cold-weather riding because it makes everything over it work better.

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