Qik Cool Essential Light sleeveless base layer (Slim Fit)

A technical jersey with a sleek design. Sleeveless, seamless and with flat seams, it is suitable for the warmer seasons. Its fit is tight, it can be worn directly on the skin as a first layer, underneath jersey and straps or on its own. In extreme sweat and heat, the lightweight, dry and hydrophobic fabric, does not absorb sweat but tends to push it to the outer layer, where a minimal amount of liquid will remain and contribute to insulation, the rest will evaporate providing excellent breathability. It will also keep you cool and dry thanks to the variable density structure in relation to the perspiration zones (fascia, chest, abs and oblique muscle) which manages the body’s thermoregulation, protecting it from sudden changes in temperature (for example on a descent or in shady areas), often the cause of muscle injuries. This also results in better performance by dissipating less energy to stabilise body temperature. A thin fabric with very light, antibacterial and quick drying hollow fibres.
Sun protection 50+.
Particularly suitable for competitions and intense training.

Features

NoSeam: single tube with no seams, a source of irritation due to friction and chafing.
Stealth: every structure, yarn, technology have been inserted trying to minimize the impact on the design of the jersey. A style as clean as possible without sacrificing performance.
No-Sweat-Abd: lower abdomen area with differentiated fabric structure to maintain warmth and promote the evaporation of excess moisture.
No-Sweat-Back: inner back area with differentiated fabric structure to promote perspiration.
Mid Comp: medium compression, adheres to the body without being uncomfortable.

Technology

Light Dry Fiber

This is a high-performance yarn in terms of breathability, insulation and lightness. During situations of non-intensive activities, it allows the heat to evaporate outwards, in the form of steam, however during intensive activities, thanks to the low coefficient absorption of liquids (hydrophobic action) and the triboelectric action, the sweat produced in the form of liquid is transferred from the warmest part (skin) to the coldest part towards the outside, always keeping the skin dry and the temperature constant. The thermoregulation is favored by the very low thermal conductivity which makes it more insulating than wool. Therefore results as a barrier towards the outside climate but yet at the same time breathable keeping the skin warm in winter and cool in summer. Body temperature management is an important factor in sports performance: the body produces more heat under stress, ranging from 1-1.5 kcal per minute to 6-7, up to 15-20 kcal per minute, depending on the sport. To this, adding the variation of the temperature from the external environment in relation to which, the body reacts by dissipating heat, especially in the form of steam above 18 °C. Under extreme conditions of high humidity and external ambient temperatures, the body loses heat through skin vasodilatation (resulting in increased blood flow to the skin) and increased sweat production. The muscles will therefore have a lower blood supply which consequent to lack of oxygen. Another fundamental characteristic is lightness, due to its low specific weight, without sacrificing comfort and thermal insulation.