I’m constantly trying new thermal jerseys and long-sleeve options of all kinds. There are a lot of options out there but for years my strategy didn’t really change. I would look for potential options to put on our list of the best cycling jerseys and I would evaluate them on their own.
In the past, I always considered layered systems as being an option designed to maximize adaptability. I thought when I knew the whole ride would remain cold that there was little point in trying to use layers. Then I talked to Ian Martin, co-founder of 7Mesh, and he gave me some new ideas.
Martin also talked to me about the Seton winter jersey that 7Mesh released this fall. Of course, Martin had good things to say about this new option from his company but I haven’t just taken his word. Every time I’ve headed out into terrible weather to test a new shell, the Seton has been quietly in the background as support. Now I’m ready to talk about what this new winter jersey brings to the table and how it’s different. If you are looking for a new strategy to stay warm, keep reading to see if the 7Mesh Seton is the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Design and aesthetics
As soon as you touch the Seton you know right away it’s different. It doesn’t look, or feel, quite like anything else on the market. Mostly, that stems from the fabric which is something special that 7Mesh refers to with the acronym WTV. The letters stand for Wind, Thermal, and Ventilation which represent the three challenges that WTV addresses. It looks different, it feels different, and it’s constructed differently.
In terms of construction, one aspect is the focus on sustainability. The details are important to 7Mesh and you’ll find certifications from Bluesign and Oeko-Tex as well as being both PFC and PFAS-free and using 34% recycled polyester. As important as those details are though, they are only one aspect of the design. The other side, with equal importance, is performance.
On that front, the main idea is that you’ll leave your door and you won’t need to touch it no matter what the weather is doing. This is where the different look and feel comes into play. In many cases, the desire to make a jersey work for a variety of situations would mean adding a membrane. That’s the direction that Castelli and Rapha have…
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