1970 Molteni Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1970 Molteni Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the classic retro race kit of the legendary Belgian Molteni‑Campagnolo professional cycling team, used throughout the early‑to‑mid 1970s.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts a distinctive burnt‑orange and deep‑navy colour‑block layout. Main torso is warm burnt‑orange. A wide horizontal deep‑navy chest band carries large bold white “MOLTENI”. Elegant cursive‑style white “campagnolo” is printed below the dark band. Short sleeves are split‑coloured: upper sleeve deep navy, cuff section burnt‑orange. Partial white “MOLTENI” lettering is printed on the outer sleeve surface. The collar features multi‑striped white‑black‑white trim, and matching thin stripe details sit at the shoulder seam.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the iconic original trade‑team jersey co‑sponsored by Molteni and Campagnolo, the famous Belgian‑registered powerhouse squad of the 1970s.

● Technical Features: This vintage‑styled reproduction comes with modern‑day performance upgrades: full‑length front zipper, lightweight moisture‑wicking fabric and tailored race fit, well‑suited for vintage rides and Eroica‑themed cycling events.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This burnt‑orange Molteni‑Campagnolo jersey was the standard team race jersey for multiple seasons in the early‑to‑mid 1970s. The warm orange‑navy colour scheme became the primary visual identity for the Molteni squad outside of world‑champion rainbow‑stripe duty.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● 1970s European Pro‑Cycling Scene: Molteni‑Campagnolo stood as the most dominant professional cycling team of its generation. Built around Eddy Merckx, the roster dominated grand tours, monument classics and one‑day races across the whole of Europe.

● Strong‑toned commercial‑team kit aesthetic: Bold earth‑tone and deep‑colour combinations were widely popular for European pro‑team jerseys in this era. The wide central colour block placed main‑sponsor branding front‑and‑centre for maximum readability during televised race coverage.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Eddy Merckx: The legendary Belgian cyclist, wore this orange‑navy Molteni jersey for most of his Molteni tenure, accumulating historic victories in Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España and major monument classics.

● Joseph Bruyère: Talented Belgian domestique and stage‑winner, supported Merckx and secured multiple notable results riding for Molteni‑Campagnolo.

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.