Innovation
Engineered for performance
Discover how our new cycling collection combines practical innovation with environmental consciousness through our ACTIVEYARN® initiative. We’ve crafted garments that offer enhanced performance and durability, designed to meet the needs of the modern cyclist.
ACTIVEYARN® weaves innovation into our fabric, offering a seasonless collection of weaving, knitting, and technical yarns. This fresh approach allows us to explore new opportunities in technology, sustainability, and design. With ACTIVEYARN®, we’re rethinking product development, which results in gear that’s both comfortable and sustainable.
Collaboration
Goal-driven design
The objective was clear from the start: to engineer a line of cycling wear that goes beyond typical industry standards for durability and comfort. This collection is designed to function as a second skin, offering protection against elements like wind and sun while ensuring moisture control, breathability, and odour resistance.
Key features include:
- Thermo-regulation: Keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Protection: Guards against wind and sun.
- Comfort: Acts as a second skin with superior breathability and moisture control.
The garments are crafted to put performance first, using:
- Warp knitting techniques: For the BB Pants for optimal fit, flexibility and durability.
- Lightweight jacket: Combines comfort, stretch, and protection, emphasizing minimalist design.
Drawing inspiration from traditional bike wear, the line aims to:
- Elevate traditional gear: By integrating sustainable practices suitable for cycling.
- Promote a minimalist lifestyle: Encourages a blend of style, performance, and environmental consciousness.
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Tackling challenges
Technical barriers
Developing suitable warp knitting fabrics was a significant challenge, especially integrating wool. Innovations include:
- Betaspun® yarn: Provided the necessary strength for durable, performance-based knitting.
- Unique market positioning: Introduced an innovation not previously available on the market.
Benefits
This collection sets new benchmarks in:
- Performance and comfort: Offers longevity, robustness, and a fit that feels like a second skin.
- Element protection: Provides comprehensive protection from the elements.
- Advanced moisture management: Ensures superior moisture control, temperature regulation and odour resistance.




Way of production
Focused on warp knitting using:
- Betaspun® technology: Finest wool yarn possible for enhanced fabric quality and performance.
- Windbreaker design: Combined filament and wool to marry durability with comfort, utilising biodegradable polyamide.
Yarn selection
- Hermosillo Betaspun® (BB Pants)
Nm 100/1
79% Wool 16.2µ TEC
21% Polyamide filament - Stelvio Betaspun® (Windbreaker)
Nm 100/1
84% Wool 16.2µ TEC
11% Polyamide filament
5% Elastan
Insights gained
This project highlighted wool’s versatility as a functional fibre in sports applications, challenging preconceptions about natural materials in high-performance settings.
A closing thought
“The best part of the project was exploring for the first time a new field and the feeling of having discovered a new potential able to inspire others and change the rules of the game.”
This initiative marks a significant advancement in the design of cycling apparel, proving that it is possible to merge high-tech solutions with sustainable practices to create garments that meet the needs of serious cyclists without compromising on environmental values.








Get your own garments




Windbreaker
140 EUR
Made from a blend of 84% Wool 16.2 µ TEC, 11% Polyamide filament, and 5% Elastan. The Stelvio Betaspun® Nm 100/1 yarn provides the following benefits:
- Enhanced flexibility for improved movement and comfort
- Superior resilience for long-lasting wear
- Optimal thermal insulation to maintain a comfortable temperature in various conditions
- Light weight for high efficiency cycling
Stelvio Betaspun®
Nm 100/1
84% Wool 16.2µ TEC
11% Polyamide filament
5% Elastan




BB Pants
120 EUR
Crafted from a premium blend of 79% Wool 16.2 µ TEC and 21% Polyamide filament. The Hermosillo Betaspun® Nm 100/1 yarn offers numerous benefits including:
- Increased tensile strength for better wear resistance
- Improved elasticity for enhanced comfort and fit
- High thermal regulation properties to keep you warm in cold conditions and cool in warm conditions
Hermosillo Betaspun®
Nm 100/1
79% Wool 16.2µ TEC
21% Polyamide filament
*if you are interested in a free textile sample, let us know in your message (while stock lasts)













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