1968 Salvarani Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1968 Salvarani Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the classic retro race kit of the Italian G.S. Salvarani professional cycling team, active in the early‑to‑mid‑1960s.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts soft light‑blue base colour. Prominent “G.S.” marking sits at upper left chest, paired with large block‑style “SALVARANI” logo framed inside a black rectangular badge. A triangular rooster crest is positioned at upper right chest. Short‑sleeve cuffs and crew‑neck collar feature matching dual‑band trim: red outer strip followed by black inner strip. Partial “SALVARANI” branding is printed on outer sleeve surfaces, with light‑coloured contrast stitching tracing all major seams.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the authentic vintage race jersey of G.S. Salvarani. Salvarani served as the main title sponsor for this well‑known Italian professional squad of the 1960s, with coq sportif as apparel supplier.

● 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 light‑blue Salvarani jersey was the primary official race jersey used by G.S. Salvarani through the early‑to‑mid‑1960s. The muted light‑blue body combined with bold black‑white chest logo and striking red‑black trim created a calm yet highly recognisable team visual identity.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● Early‑1960s Italian Pro‑Cycling Scene: G.S. Salvarani was a competitive Italian professional team taking part in the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and major European classic races. The roster assembled talented Italian and international riders for grand‑tour and one‑day‑race campaigns.

● Soft‑toned vintage‑kit tradition: Many Italian teams of the early 1960s favoured desaturated, soft base colours. Sharp‑contrast printed logos and bright cuff‑collar trim ensured sponsor branding remained distinct both for roadside spectators and early television broadcast.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Felice Gimondi: Talented Italian all‑rounder, launched his legendary professional career within the Salvarani squad, collecting important stage wins and top‑ranked general‑classification results in grand‑tour events.

● Vittorio Adorni: Accomplished Italian stage‑race specialist, earned multiple high‑profile results for G.S. Salvarani across Italian and European top‑level competitions.

● Additional Salvarani squad members: A strong group of domestic Italian riders supported team leadership, securing consistent stage placings and classic‑race performances.

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.

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.