Sigr Fjällbäck Jersey
by Robert Thorpe, Editor in Chief
SIGR is a relatively unknown cycling clothing brand here in the U.K.. However, it’s a brand that’s quickly establishing itself as a quality brand with unique designs. Their latest short sleeved jersey, the Fjällbäck is typical of the brands messages within their designs, of being close to and adherence to principles that support the natural world. Not only is the jersey made from 100% recycled materials, the design itself is made to celebrate the flowing rivers of Sweden.
It’s a special edition cycling jersey whose pattern is inspired by the smooth, flowing curves of the pure mountain streams and river deltas that grace the Swedish wilderness. The streams meander lazily across the wide river valleys, often dividing, before soon meeting up again to continue their inexorable flow towards the coast hundreds and sometimes thousands of kilometres away – the words of SIGR, not me, but I have to admit that it’s a bright and vibrant design. I definitely like it. The light blue flowing water design against the vibrant red is really kind of cool, and certainly unique.
The material is also soft and very comfortable all day long, due to the excellent sizing. I’ve been using a medium jersey and it’s more generous than many brands.
As I mentioned, this jersey is made from 100% Italian/Spanish-made fabric created from recycled plastic and is Bluesign® certified, which means it was sustainably and safely produced at all stages of production. It’s a lightweight jersey and has mesh ventilation panels on the sides to help air flow and to allow your body to breathe. Riding is tough here in the Yorkshire Dales, and the jersey breathes well, whilst keeping the wind at bay too, with a reasonably high collar. The material has UV sun protection built into the fabric, and there are three back pockets and a zipped pocket for carry items.
Best of all, the zips are all top quality, including the full length jersey zip. I particularly like the slim cut and tight sleeves, with the wide hem and silicon to keep things in place. Viola – everything that you need in a quality finish.
The multidirectional stretch of the fabric also means that movement is free and comfortable, and the jersey retains its shape. All good points when you’re investing in a jersey. SIGR want to provide cyclists with excellent performance and quality, and they want to protect and highlight our environment – we like that. And we like their new Fjällbäck short sleeved jersey – so go buy one and reflect the nature that we all love.
The multidirectional stretch of the fabric also means that movement is free and comfortable, and the jersey retains its shape. All good points when you’re investing in a jersey. SIGR want to provide cyclists with excellent performance and quality, and they want to protect and highlight our environment – we like that. And we like their new Fjällbäck short sleeved jersey – so go buy one and reflect the nature that we all love.