Benetton Bianchi Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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Benetton Bianchi Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the official race kit for Team Benetton-Bianchi, a legendary Italian professional road cycling team active in the 1990s, instantly recognizable by its iconic green color.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey is dominated by a vibrant, forest green base, with a bold white horizontal band across the chest featuring the team’s title sponsor “Benetton” in black lettering. A thin celeste turquoise stripe below links the kit to Bianchi’s heritage.
Branding & Partnership: The kit highlights the core sponsorship between Benetton (the global fashion brand) and Bianchi, alongside supporting partners like San Marco, Sidi, and Elite. The Italian tricolor crest on the chest reinforces the team’s national identity.
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 long Grand Tour stages.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This kit was the official uniform for the Benetton-Bianchi team during the 1990s, a period when the squad was a dominant force in Italian cycling. The bright green design became synonymous with the team, which competed in races like the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.

The partnership between Benetton and Bianchi linked the team to both global fashion culture and cycling heritage, creating a jersey that was both a symbol of corporate power and Italian national pride.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Fashion Meets Cycling: The Benetton-Bianchi jersey represented the era when major fashion brands heavily invested in professional cycling. Benetton’s sponsorship brought significant visibility to the team, making the kit a common sight in the peloton and in pop culture.
Bold Aesthetic: The vibrant green design stood out on the roads of the Grand Tours, making the team instantly recognizable to fans and creating a lasting visual legacy.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

This jersey was worn by some of Italy’s most talented cyclists during the team’s tenure:

Road Cycling
- Marco Pantani: The legendary climber rode for the team early in his career, honing his attacking style and going on to become one of the sport’s greatest riders.
- Team Success: The squad claimed multiple stage wins in the Giro d’Italia and other domestic races, becoming a fan favorite for its aggressive racing style.
Team Legacy

The Benetton-Bianchi era remains a nostalgic part of Italian cycling history, with this iconic green jersey still remembered as one of the most visually striking kits of the 1990s.

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

We will continue to work with our delivery partners to ensure all packages are delivered safely and as quickly as possible.

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.