1971 Molteni Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1971 Molteni Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is a heritage‑styled team jersey for Molteni, celebrating Italy’s golden‑age professional cycling heritage.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features distinct horizontal colour blocking of white, black and warm golden‑ochre across the torso. Short‑sleeve cuffs are finished with golden‑ochre trim accented by small black‑yellow details. Within the wide central black chest panel sits large bold “MOLTENI” lettering in white. Additional branding for Vermarc and Eddy Merckx adorn the upper chest, and a full‑length vertical front zipper runs from collar down to the lower hem.

Branding & Partnership: This jersey carries the branding of Molteni, the iconic Italian furniture manufacturer and title sponsor of one of cycling’s most legendary pro squads. The kit also features marks for apparel supplier Vermarc and the Eddy Merckx bicycle brand, reflecting the team’s historic partnerships.

Technical Features: This heritage‑inspired jersey preserves authentic team visual styling paired with modern cycling performance upgrades: full‑length front zip to adjust airflow, lightweight moisture‑wicking mesh fabric, and ergonomic race‑oriented tailored fit. Ideal for vintage‑themed rides, group outings and regular road cycling.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

Molteni was a celebrated Italian professional road cycling team active from 1958 to 1976, competing across all Grand Tours and the most prestigious European one‑day classics. The squad became globally famous through its star‑lined roster. This jersey draws visual cues from the team’s official race kits of the early 1970s, carrying forward the recognizable white‑black‑golden‑ochre team livery.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Italian Pro‑Team Legacy: The Molteni squad ranks among the most celebrated teams in cycling history. Its striking multi‑tone horizontal stripe livery was omnipresent at the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and classic races, representing the powerful era of Italian commercial sponsorship within international professional cycling.

70s Peloton Aesthetic: Bold horizontal banding and large central‑chest sponsor graphics were defining features of pro‑cycling jersey design of this era, delivering high‑visibility corporate branding while meeting practical road‑racing requirements.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

It honours the outstanding achievements of the Molteni roster and the legendary golden age of 1970s professional road cycling.

Team Significance: Eddy Merckx, the greatest rider of his generation, claimed an extraordinary string of Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and classic race victories while racing under Molteni colours. Gianni Motta delivered multiple high‑level Grand Tour results and stage wins for the Italian squad. This jersey celebrates the unforgettable performances of these riders and the team’s permanent place in cycling history.

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.