GORE Wear Capsule-Allroad-Collection presented – GORE Wear goes Gravel
Highly functional technical apparel – that’s what GORE Wear wants to stand for and now also implement that in its first own allroad collection. The Germans are launching the Capsule series, which initially includes a shirt and two shorts. Info can be found here in the official GORE press release:
“Whether for a short, muddy gravel ride or a multi-day adventure tour, GORE® Wear products such as waterproof GORE-TEX jackets, pants, overshoes or gloves have long been appreciated for their high functionality by all-road bikers around the world. With the new Capsule collection from GORE® Wear, the maximum is now taken from the minimum. The kit, consisting of Explore Shirt, Explore Shorts as well as Storm Shorts, is an optimal addition to the previous product range of the high-performance brand. The Explore Shorts and Storm Shorts combine style and pragmatism – with a new woven stretch that offers freedom of movement and comfort. The modern and understated look, shorter and narrower legs, and slim silhouette make the shorts must-haves on a tour. In addition, the shorts allow you to wear a padded inner shorts for long distances.
In the rear area, the GORE® Explore Shorts has a water-repellent insert as protection against splashing water and dirt from the rear wheel. For those looking for more weather protection, the GORE® STORM Shorts are the perfect choice. Made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabric with GORE® WINDSTOPPER® technology, these shorts are completely windproof, extremely breathable and durably water repellent. A quick break at the café? A visit to the restaurant? With the clean and contemporary design in everyday look you feel properly dressed even here. The Explore Shirt comes in a highly functional material mix of merino wool and polyester. This ensures optimal comfort against the skin, high breathability, short drying time; in addition, the wool content helps against unpleasant odors. So you feel pleasantly fresh even after a long day in the saddle. Design details such as a button placket or a clean collar finish off the modern look. A shirt and a pair of shorts – for the whole trip. An outfit that works all day on and off the saddle: versatile, lightweight, small packable and at the same time robust. For bikers who want to escape the daily grind, for adventurers, for bikepackers and outdoor enthusiasts,who are looking for top function in a unique look & feel.
Available for men and women in multiple color variations starting February/March 2021.”
Product Details GORE® Explore Shorts:
- 4-way stretch fabric for maximum freedom of movement
- Lightweight, breathable fabric
- Water repellent insert against splashing water
- Adjustable waistband with side buckles and Velcro strap
- Partially taped seams for increased protection
- Price: € 119.95
Product Details GORE® Storm Shorts:
- 4-way stretch fabric for maximum freedom of movement
- Lightweight, abrasion-resistant material
- Water repellent insert against splashing water
- Adjustable waistband with side buckles and Velcro strap
- Partially taped seams for increased protection
- GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ fabric with GORE® WINDSTOPPER® technology: completely windproof, extremely breathable and permanently water-repellent
- Price: € 149.95
Product Details GORE® Explore Shirt:
- Made for gravel biking and multi-day tours
- Highly functional material mix for optimum comfort, high breathability and short drying time: 47% merino wool, polyester
- Lightweight, robust material
- Back pocket with zipper
- Price: € 79,95
For more information, visit gorewear.com.
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Words: Tobias Hörsch Photos: GORE Wear
