Café du Cycliste Vinciane Short-Sleeve Cycling Jersey

Description

The Café du Cycliste Vinciane Short Sleeve Jersey is part of Café du Cycliste’s RACE collection — performance apparel developed on the roads around Nice for riders who treat every ride like it matters. The Vinciane is the brand’s answer to a simple question: what does a race jersey look like when you strip away everything that isn’t essential? The result is a close-cut, collarless superlight jersey that rides like a second skin and disappears once you’re moving. At $255.00, it’s a deliberate investment in the kind of kit that gets worn constantly rather than saved for occasion.

The fabric is the story here. The main body is constructed from a certified Bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® recycled polyester-elastane blend — 90% recycled polyester, 10% elastane — with an internal waffle structure that sets it apart from a flat-knit jersey. That textured construction increases the surface area in contact with moving air, which accelerates evaporation and keeps the fabric drying faster than a smooth weave. The result is a jersey that actively manages heat and moisture rather than simply wicking it to the surface. UPF30 sun protection is built into the fabric — useful for long road days when arms and shoulders are in direct sun for hours at a stretch.

Fit is performance cut: close to the body, high stretch, designed to move with you rather than sit on top of you. The no-collar silhouette keeps the neckline clean without any fabric gathering or bunching at the throat on hot days. Café du Cycliste finishes the details properly — a YKK zip runs the full front, an invisible zip pocket sits alongside the standard rear pocket for valuables, and the European-made fabric is knitted and dyed in Italy before final construction. More than 80% of Café du Cycliste’s production and textile supply chain is based in Europe, and the GRS certification traces the recycled content through the supply chain.

Specs at a Glance

• Composition: 90% Recycled Polyester, 10% Elastane
• Certifications: Bluesign®, OEKO-TEX®, GRS (Global Recycled Standard)
• Fabric construction: Internal waffle structure for enhanced wicking and drying
• Sun protection: UPF30
• Fit: Performance — close to body, high stretch
• Collar: Collarless / low profile silhouette
• Closure: YKK zip (full length)
• Pockets: Invisible zip pocket + rear back pocket
• Weight: 170g
• Temperature: Designed for warm to hot conditions (+30°C)
• Colors: Jadeite, Navy
• Sizes: XXS–XXL

Design Benefits

1. Internal waffle fabric structure — increases surface area for faster evaporation and drying, keeping the jersey performing through long hot efforts rather than staying damp
2. Bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified recycled fabric — the environmental credentials are independently verified, not self-reported; GRS certification traces the recycled content through the full supply chain
3. UPF30 sun protection — built into the fabric construction, not a coating, so it doesn’t wash out over time
4. Collarless race fit — eliminates bunching and contact points at the neckline, letting the jersey disappear on warm days when you’re already running hot
5. YKK zip with invisible zip pocket — secure storage for a key or card without adding bulk or disrupting the jersey’s minimal silhouette

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