Orange MOLTENI Short Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

Key Design Elements

• Visual Theme: The jersey features a striking, instantly recognizable design built around a vibrant orange base, the signature color of the Molteni brand. A bold black horizontal stripe runs across the chest, emblazoned with the “MOLTENI” logo in white, with “ARCORE” (the town where the sponsor was based) beneath it. The rainbow stripes on the collar and cuffs pay homage to the team’s world championship titles.
• Branding & Partnership: The kit is centered entirely on Molteni, the Italian furniture company that was the team’s sole title sponsor.
• Technical Features: Constructed with lightweight, breathable fabric suited to the era’s racing conditions. It includes a full-length zipper for ventilation and a tailored fit optimized for long road races.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

• The “Molteni Era”: Molteni was the team where Eddy Merckx achieved his greatest success, earning the nickname “The Cannibal.” The orange jersey became synonymous with his unparalleled dominance of the sport.
• Rainbow Stripes: The rainbow trim on the collar and sleeves references the team’s multiple UCI World Championship titles, a testament to their global success.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

• Eddy Merckx: Wore this Molteni kit to win five consecutive Tour de France titles (1971–1975), three Giro d’Italia victories, and countless classics, cementing his status as the greatest cyclist in history.
• Gianni Motta: The Italian all-rounder also raced for Molteni, winning the Giro d’Italia in 1966.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Return Policy

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days to request a return after receiving the item.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition you received it, unworn or unused, with tags attached, and in its original packaging. You will also need a receipt or proof of purchase.

Start a Return

You can contact us at support@racecyclingjersey.com. If your return is accepted, we will send you a return address and instructions on how and where to ship your package. Merchandise returned to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

For any return issues, you can always contact us at support@racecyclingjersey.com.

Damages and Problems

Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or you received the wrong item so we can assess the problem and correct it.

Exceptions/Non-Returnable Items

Some types of merchandise cannot be returned, such as customized products (such as special orders or personalized items). If you have questions or concerns about a specific item, please contact us.

Unfortunately, we do not accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges

The quickest way to ensure you get what you need is to return the item you own and once the return is accepted, purchase a new item separately.

Refunds:

Upon receipt and approval of your return request, your refund will be processed and a credit line will be automatically applied to your credit card, store credit or original payment method upon your request.

Please note that it may take up to 7 business days for financial institutions to process these requests.

Delayed or lost refunds

1. If you have not received your refund, please check your bank account again.
2. Then contact your credit card company; it may take some time for your refund to be officially issued.
3. Next, contact your bank. It usually takes some processing time before a refund can be issued.
   If you have completed all this and still have not received your refund, please contact us through our support@RaceCyclingJersey.com 

Important reminder

If it is not a quality issue with the jersey, the return shipping cost will be borne by the buyer