DBC Wool Jersey
Information about the Davis Bike Club wool jersey
- DBC wool jersey. The blue and orange are the same as the club kit colors. The white is an off-white cream color. The same design is on the front and back.
DBC now has a wool jersey to complement the club kit. Jerseys can be ordered from now until 5pm, April 20, 2012. Please read the following if you are interested in ordering:
General information
Davis Bike Club now has a wool jersey to complement the club kit. The jerseys are being custom produced for us in New Zealand by Soigneur (http://www.soigneur.co.nz/).
This is a true dyed-in-the-wool jersey: The wool is being dyed to match the dark blue and orange in our club kit, and the dyed wool will be used to weave our "Davis Bike Club" design directly into the fabric. Nothing is sewn on or printed. The jersey will work well with current DBC cycling clothing, or a pair of comfy blue jeans. It is inspired by the classic jerseys of pro bicycle racing’s past.
- Color scheme of the second wool jersey option
These premium-quality cycling jerseys are made in New Zealand from 100% Merino wool, and are machine washable. Wool garments have an amazingly wide comfort range – cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. Wool is also naturally anti-microbial, which helps it significantly resist odor.
These jerseys are woven with a very fine (19 micron) wool thread. The resulting garment is beautiful, durable and luxuriously soft against the skin.
Style and Sizing
- Long-sleeve wool jersey
The jersey has 3 pockets in back, and a quality YKK 1/4 zip at the neck. Unlike most other wool jerseys, there is an elastic hem which is firm enough to keep the jersey from moving around and help maintain its shape. Like the hem, the sleeves and collar are substantially constructed without being bulky.
There are two styles offered: short sleeve and long sleeve. All jerseys are 1/4 zip, and there is no separate style for men or women. The size Large fits very much like the Men's Voler SQL-Pro size Large (i.e., club cut, but not too loose). The fabric is a medium weight: heavier than Ibex jerseys. The shoulder and chest width is generous, and the sleeve length is a bit shorter than on similar jerseys from other vendors. To achieve more of a race fit, order one size down.
Sizes range from Extra-Small to Double Extra Large. Chest sizes are given in centimeters on the Soigneur website. These translate as follows:
- XS – < 88cm = < 34.6 inches
- S – 88 - 93cm = 34.6 - 36.6 inches
- M – 94 - 99cm = 37 - 39 inches
- L – 100 - 105cm = 39.4 - 41.3 inches
- XL – 106 - 111cm = 41.7 - 43.7 inches
- XXL – 112 - 117cm = 44.1 - 46.1 inches
These sizes very closely correspond to Voler's Men's, and are almost exactly one size bigger than womens'. So, a Voler women's Medium is similar to a Soigneur wool Small. (You can see the Voler sizing chart here.)
Additionally, we have some actual jersey measurements for those interested in more than the chest measurement. Note that the chest measurement above is not the jersey measurement, but rather the chest size to best fit the relevant size of jersey.
Actual Jersey Measurements:
Ordering information
- Orders are open from now through 5pm, April 20, 2012. All payment must be received at the address below by this time to be included.
- Jerseys come in two styles: Orange chest and shoulders; and blue chest and shoulders with an orange stripe on the chest.
- Jerseys come in two sleeve lengths: long sleeve or short sleeve.
- All jerseys are the same weight, which is a medium weight.
- Sizes are: Extra Small/Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large/2XL.
- The cost is $132 for short sleeve, and $139 for long sleeve. The price includes tax and shipping to Davis.
- All orders will be delivered in one shipment to one address in Davis; pick up arrangements will be made once the orders are in.
- Items will not be shipped to anyone outside Davis; you'll have to arrange pick up in Davis.
- All orders must be prepaid by check payable to Davis Bike Club.
To place an order
You will be contacted by email at the address you list on your form when items are delivered and ready for distribution. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Scott Alumbaugh.
- Download and print a DBC Wool Jersey Order Form. You can find a Word version here, and a PDF version here.
- Fill out the appropriate information on the form.
- Write a check payable to Davis Bike Club in the total amount.
- Deliver the order form(s) and check to Scott Alumbaugh at 532 Flicker Avenue, Davis, CA by 5pm, April 20, 2012.
