CL Women's Shorts
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We all have our preferences, and in terms of cycling apparel, none is more divisive than that of the argument for bib shorts or shorts? We understand both sides of argument well enough to not pick a side. However, we have noticed two things that both parties are able to agree on. One is that shorts typically receive the short end of the stick in the quality department, and two, everyone loves Italian craftsmanship. Not surprisingly, De Marchi's new CL Women's Shorts serve the latter, but they also incorporate an identical fabric selection, seam placement, and chamois to what's found on the CL bib shorts.
De Marchi used a lightweight iteration of the venerable Lycra fabric for the bulk of the CL shorts' construction. Why? Because this material encompasses all of the characteristics necessary for cycling. It possesses a high-level of breathability and moisture management, meaning that the fibers are both permeable and moisture wicking. So, your excess body heat is allowed to escape, keeping you consistently cool. Meanwhile, the fabric's ability to pull moisture away from the skin and quickly evaporate it leaves you dry and free from irritation.
Additionally, Lycra possesses a natural four-way stretch, which means that shorts will conform to your position and movements, not against them. This is further supported by De Marchi's incorporation of a six-panel contoured cut. Essentially, this means that CL's seam placement was designed to accommodate the body positions and movements of cycling. As a result, you'll find that the CL is free from any bunching, pinching, or chafing. However, while this high-level of structural conformity is appealing, we find it even more impressive that it doesn't inhibit Lycra's natural compressive tendencies. By this, we mean that the fabric is supportive to the muscle groups of the legs. And when couple with the six-panel cut, the shorts help to minimize the fatigue-inducing effects of muscle oscillation as a result of road vibration.
And to secure this precise, anatomic fit, De Marchi installed pre-shaped, seamless leg grippers to prevent the shorts from shifting. As a result, comfort is increased by eliminating the poignancy that's attributed to either silicone or elastic grippers. Instead, this design provides a smooth, secure interface that's free from irritation.
As for the chamois, De Marchi went with its venerable Elastic Interface Technology W1.3 insert. This chamois was selected for its ample level of cushioning. However, don't think that there's irritable padding where your body doesn't need it. Instead, this women's-specific insert features high-density open cell padding in selective areas, like the sit bones. Accordingly, the areas like the ischial and perineal zones, that are prone to high levels of pressure, are relieved. And with the ample elasticity of the chamois and its surface fabric, chafing is minimized.
It's also worth noting that the CL shorts are made in Italy from Italian-sourced materials. Additionally, this piece is Oekotex-certified -- a certifiable European textile standard.
The De Marchi CL Women's Shorts are available in the color Black and in five sizes from X-Small to X-Large.
- Material
- [shorts] Lycra
- Fit
- anatomic paneled
- Chamois
- yes, W1.3 Insert
- Chamois Thickness
- variable
- Removable Chamois
- no
- Leg Gripper
- seamless
- Bib
- no
- Season
- spring/summer
- Recommended Use
- road cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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