No more cyclists' tan lines with new Solair jersey, claims Ekoi

Jersey promises to filter out harmful UV-B while letting bronzing UV-A through

Ekoi claims that an all-over, even tan is possible with its new jersey. No comment on whether you'll come out ripped and handsome if you use it though.

Ekoi

Jack Luke

Published: July 27, 2017 at 2:24 pm
Ekoi claims that an all-over, even tan is possible with its new jersey. No comment on whether you'll come out ripped and handsome if you use it though. - Ekoi
The otherwise normal looking Ekoi Solair jersey has a trick up its (short) sleeves - Ekoi
SunSelect claims its fabrics can filter out harmful UV-A rays - SunSelect

Ekoi claims it has solved the age-old problem of cyclists' tan lines with its first “trans-bronzing bike jersey”.

SunSelect claims its fabrics can filter out harmful UV-A rays - SunSelect

The jersey is made from a “patented fabric technology from SunSelect Textiles” that is said to allow “tanning UV-A rays through to the skin and filters out most of the dangerous UV-B rays”.

The otherwise normal looking Ekoi Solair jersey has a trick up its (short) sleeves - Ekoi

While some cyclists wear their tan lines with pride, this jersey may be of interest to those that prefer to ensure their golden glow is more even.

To be clear, the jersey does not claim to block out all harmful UV light and Ekoi goes on to state that “people prone to sunburns and/or with very fair skin need to apply an additional sunscreen before putting on the shirt in order to be completely protected”.

Ekoi does not make any claims as to how the jersey handles UV-C rays.

While we’d all like to have a healthy glow, always be careful when venturing into the sun for prolonged periods and be sure to read our guide on how to stay safe while cycling in warmer climes.

The jersey is available in red, green or blue and is available to order directly from Ekoi for £89.33 (€99.99).

Jack Luke

Deputy editor

Jack Luke is the deputy editor at BikeRadar and has been fettling with bikes for his whole life. Always in search of the hippest new niche in cycling, Jack is a self-confessed gravel dork, fixie-botherer, tandem-evangelist and hill climb try hard. Jack thinks nothing of bikepacking after work to sleep in a ditch or taking on a daft challenge for the BikeRadar YouTube channel. He is also a regular contributor to the BikeRadar podcast. With a near encyclopaedic knowledge of cycling tech, ranging from the most esoteric retro niche to the most cutting-edge modern kit, Jack takes pride in his ability to seek out stories that would otherwise go unreported. He is also particularly fond of tan-wall tyres, dynamo lights, cup and cone bearings, and skids. Jack has been writing about and testing bikes for more than six years now, has a background working in bike shops for years before that, and is regularly found riding a mix of weird and wonderful machines. Jack can also often be seen zooming about with his partner aboard their beloved tandem.
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