1988 Bianchi Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1988 Bianchi Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the official race kit for Team Gewiss-Bianchi, a legendary Italian professional road cycling team active in the 1990s, famous for its iconic and instantly recognizable geometric design.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey is defined by its bold, abstract mosaic pattern of interlocking triangles in varying shades of blue, creating a striking, textured look across the torso. A clean white horizontal band across the chest prominently displays the team’s title sponsor “GEWISS” in large red lettering, with “Bianchi” featured below.
Branding & Partnership: The kit highlights the team’s core sponsors:
- Gewiss: Title sponsor, an Italian multinational engineering company.
- Bianchi: Legendary bicycle manufacturer, providing the team’s iconic celeste-colored bikes.
- Castelli: Official apparel manufacturer, whose logo appears on the collar.
- Supporting partners include Fina, Campagnolo, Vittoria, and Columbus, reflecting the team’s strong Italian industry ties.
Technical Features: Constructed with lightweight, breathable fabric optimized for 1990s pro racing. It includes a full-length front zipper and ergonomic paneling designed for comfort during the toughest Grand Tour stages.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This kit was the official uniform for Team Gewiss-Bianchi during the 1993–1996 seasons, the team’s most iconic era. The geometric pattern, designed by Castelli, became synonymous with the squad and is still considered one of the most visually striking jerseys in cycling history.

The team was built around superstar sprinter Mario Cipollini, and this jersey became famous for being worn during his record-breaking sprint victories in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Bold 90s Aesthetic: The jersey’s mosaic pattern perfectly embodies the bold, graphic trends of 1990s pro cycling, making it stand out on the roads of the Grand Tours. It was instantly recognizable as the “Cipollini jersey,” turning the sprinter into a fan favorite.
Gewiss’s Impact: The team’s sponsorship by Gewiss was a landmark in Italian corporate sports marketing, and the jersey became a symbol of the company’s success. The team’s dominance in sprints made the kit a common sight on podiums across Europe.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

This jersey was worn by some of cycling’s most legendary riders, led by one of the greatest sprinters of all time:

Road Cycling

Mario Cipollini: The “Lion King” of cycling wore this kit to win a record 42 stages in the Giro d’Italia, plus multiple Tour de France stage wins. His flamboyant personality and the jersey’s bold design made him one of the sport’s biggest stars.
Evgeni Berzin: The Russian all-rounder won the 1994 Giro d’Italia while riding for the team, cementing the squad’s status as more than just a sprint-focused outfit.
Giorgio Furlan: A talented Italian rider, he also wore this kit to claim major victories, including the Milan-San Remo classic.

Team Legacy

The Gewiss-Bianchi jersey remains one of the most iconic and collectible cycling jerseys of all time. It represents the peak of Mario Cipollini’s career and a golden era of Italian cycling.

Product introduction:

Ice-sensing fiber fabric: The body temperature drops by 3℃ the moment it touches the surface, and the patented moisture-wicking structure absorbs sweat in 2 seconds, keeping you dry all the time
Bionic fish gill breathable mesh: 500+ air holes are laser-cut on the side waist, and the aerodynamic guide grooves are used to increase ventilation efficiency by 40%
Italian high-elastic honeycomb mesh elastic band, 3D three-dimensional weaving technology, adaptive shoulder and back curve
Italian 3D ergonomic cushion，ultra-light foam shock absorption in the front, hollow diversion and heat dissipation in the middle, and rear support reinforcement，8-hour continuous riding test, sciatic pressure peak reduced by 47%, antibacterial rate in humid environment 99.2%
3D knitted fabric (78% cool nylon/22% Lycra spandex)

Details:

Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Side: Breathable cooling mesh
Material: Polyester and Spandex
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
Features: Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle moisture absorption and quick drying
Suspenders: High elastic elastic band
Chamois: Italy Elastic Interface
Grippers: Italian origin silicone webbing
Printing: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing
leg grippers:All double stitches
Material: Polyester and Lycra
Defense:UV protection (UPF 70+)
Ink: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors
Care: Machine washable, do not dry clean or iron
Season: Summer

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We want to be as transparent as possible when it comes to delivery times, so find below our real-time updated delivery statistics for current in transit or recent deliveries.

All warehoused stock is dispatched in 24-48 hour dispatch from our global warehouse. All made-to-order items are manufactured from start to finish by us and are currently taking 3-4 days.
Please refer to the tables below for accurate delivery estimates.
Delivery time ranges are due to local postal service processing times, whether the customer is home at first delivery attempt, and the users regional location.

Free Standard Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Free shipping items are delivered by your local postal service

Street or PO Boxes are accepted. Adding a phone number to your order is recommended to ensure the fastest possible delivery, but not required.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	5-10
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	10-15
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	15-20
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	15-25
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	20-30
Other countries	25-35

Special Line Transportation

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	4-7
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	7-10
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	10-15
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	10-20
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	18-25
Other countries	20-30

Fast Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	2-4
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	3-7
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	4-7
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	4-8
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	5-8
Other countries	7-10

All estimated/typical lead times are derived from real data collected from recent orders. You can view our tracking statistics here.
Shipping times will be affected by public holidays, natural disasters, global pandemics and border closures around the world; manufacturers and couriers will limit their operations during these times. This is beyond our control.
Our goal is to process express items within 24 hours and custom items within 72 hours (excluding holidays and Sundays), when the shipping time estimate begins.