1988 Chateau Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1988 Chateau Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the iconic kit of the Chateau d’Ax‑Salotti team, a top‑tier Italian professional road squad active in the early 1990s.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a striking block‑colour layout of black, white and red, finished with thin gold trim separating each colour panel. Black covers the shoulders and short sleeves, while the torso is split into horizontal red‑white‑red colour blocks. The famous lion‑statue crest graphic is prominently printed on the lower front chest area. Large stylized “Chateau d’Ax” script sits centre‑chest, with “SALOTTI” sponsor text positioned directly above it. Repeating Chateau d’Ax branding runs along the collar and sleeve edges for strong visual consistency.
Branding & Partnership: The kit showcases the dual main‑sponsor setup of the team: Chateau d’Ax, a well‑known Italian furniture brand together with Salotti. Logos are repeated across collar, sleeves and front torso, representing the commercial partnership that backed this powerful Italian pro cycling roster.
Technical Features: This replica honors the classic 1990 design while incorporating modern performance upgrades: a full‑length zipper for ventilation, lightweight moisture‑wicking fabric, and a tailored race fit, suitable for both vintage cycling events and everyday rides.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This jersey served as the official race kit for the Chateau d’Ax‑Salotti professional cycling team for the 1990 road season. The sponsorship combination ended after 1990, and the team re‑branded to Chateau d’Ax‑Gatorade for the 1991 racing campaign.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Italian Peloton Heritage: Chateau d’Ax‑Salotti counted among the strongest Italian pro teams of the early 1990s. This high‑contrast graphic‑heavy jersey remains one of the most memorable retro kits from that vibrant era of European road cycling.
Sponsor Context: Chateau d’Ax was a major Italian furniture manufacturer, and Salotti its associated brand. They assembled a stacked international roster targeting success in Grand Tours and prestigious one‑day classics. The jersey embodies the late‑80s‑early‑90s aesthetic of large, artistic sponsor graphics instead of minimal contemporary branding.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

The jersey is forever tied to the star‑studded 1990 Chateau d’Ax‑Salotti rider roster:

Gianni Bugno and Tony Rominger: They were the team’s undisputed leaders, both established as elite world‑class contenders.
Giro d’Italia Success: Competing in this jersey, Gianni Bugno took stage victories at the Giro d’Italia, building momentum toward his subsequent UCI World Championship triumphs.
Stage Race Dominance: Tony Rominger delivered outstanding general classification results across multiple stage races, solidifying Chateau d’Ax‑Salotti’s status as a major force within men’s professional cycling.

Product introduction:

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)
Fabric: The outer protective layer features a waterproof and windproof coating, crucial for resisting harsh weather conditions (cold wind, rain, snow). It effectively blocks cold wind penetration, preventing heat loss. The fabric surface undergoes a durable water-repellent treatment, forming an invisible protective film that easily handles light rain and road splashes; water droplets bead up and roll off, keeping you dry.
The inner insulating layer innovatively combines high-quality merino wool, effectively locking in body heat even when wet. More importantly, the soft, skin-friendly feel, moisture-wicking properties, and natural antibacterial characteristics of wool ensure you stay dry, warm, and comfortable during long rides, eliminating the cold and sticky feeling common in winter cycling.

Details:

Features:Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle warm
Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
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
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
Material: wool and polyester
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: Winter

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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.

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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.