Long-sleeve merino jersey
Tinden Merino
A long-sleeve, zip-free cycling jersey in 93% Italian merino wool and 7% elastane at 18 micron. Warm on a cold morning climb, cool on the descent, and still fresh on day three.
Specifications
| Fabric | 93% merino wool, 7% elastane |
|---|---|
| Wool origin | Italian-spun merino |
| Fibre fineness | 18 micron — next-to-skin soft, no itch |
| Elastane | 7%, for stretch recovery and a close cycling fit |
| Cut | Long sleeve, no zip, cycling fit with dropped hem |
| Pockets | Three rear pockets |
| Properties | Thermoregulating, breathable, naturally odour-resistant, comfortable when damp |
| Collar | Contrast collar |
| Care | Machine wash cold, wool cycle, dry flat |
| Sizes | Announced to the waitlist before launch |
| Availability | Drop 01, spring 2027 |
Why merino, and why 93%
Merino regulates temperature in both directions. The crimped fibres trap air when it is cold and release moisture as vapour when you heat up, so one jersey covers a cold morning start, a hard climb and a long, windy descent. Synthetics wick well but hold on to bacteria; merino binds odour, which is why a merino jersey still smells fine on the third day of a trip.
The 7% elastane is there for the cut: pure merino stretches but is slow to recover, so a close-fitting jersey bags out at the elbows and waist. A small share of elastane keeps the fit after hours of riding and dozens of washes.
18 micron and Italian spinning
Micron is the diameter of the wool fibre. Everyday wool is 25–30 micron and feels scratchy against skin; 18 micron is fine enough to wear next to the skin without a base layer. The yarn is spun in Italy, where the mills that supply the cycling industry have the longest experience with fine-micron merino knits.
No zip, long sleeves
We left out the zip. A full-length zip on a long-sleeve jersey adds weight, a cold strip down the chest and a point of failure; a merino jersey breathes well enough that you regulate with sleeves and layers instead. The long sleeves are cut for the riding position, with a dropped hem and three rear pockets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tinden merino jersey made of?
93% Italian merino wool and 7% elastane, knitted from 18-micron fibre.
Is the merino jersey itchy?
No. 18-micron merino is fine enough to wear directly against the skin. Everyday wool is 25–30 micron, which is where the itch comes from.
Why does the jersey have no zip?
A merino jersey breathes well enough to regulate with sleeves and layers, and leaving out the zip saves weight, avoids a cold strip down the chest and removes a point of failure.
How do I wash a merino jersey?
Machine wash cold on a wool cycle with a mild detergent, and dry flat. Avoid the tumble dryer and fabric softener.
Get the jersey first
Join the waitlist for Drop 01 pricing and sizing on the merino jersey.