The Gobik Polartec Long Sleeve Envy Jacket is a close-fitting outer layer made from Polartec’s innovative NeoShell? fabric—the world’s most breathable waterproof fabric. This is a winter cycling jacket that feels more like a long sleeve jersey, thanks to its stretch and performance cut; but it offers the protection of a deep winter outer shell.
Polartec? NeoShell? was developed by the American brand to offer the optimal balance of waterproof protection and breathability that is sought-after in active wear. The fabric is used in hiking jackets, cycling jackets, and waterproof trousers with tremendous success, and this deployment in the Gobik Polartec Long Sleeve Jacket is a strong example of utilising the fabric well.
The NeoShell? fabric provides a high stretch bonded three-layer covering, with taped seams to prevent water from seeping in. The high cut collar, lower cut rear hem and YKK? Vislon? AquaGuard? zipper all enhance the protection and coverage provided by the jacket.
The reason I have come to love garments made with Polartec? NeoShell? is the combined offering of protection and thermal regulation that they offer; the fabric provides a soft, flexible, highly breathable, and very protective layer. The Gobik Envy jacket fully utilises the potential of this fabric in a close-fitting and well featured jacket that will shield you from the elements while allowing you to work hard without working up an uncomfortable sweat within.
A fantastic protective and breathable winter jacket for the performance road cyclist or gravel rider.
