Extended BASE LAYER line for the cold season

The products in the BASE LAYER line sit like a second skin and complement the GORE BIKE WEAR® skin-to-shell concept. For the cyclist, the BASE LAYER products deliver an additional layer of comfort by ensuring the garment feels dry and comfortable against the skin. For the transitional phase between seasons and the winter, the BASE LAYER line has been extended to include six functional long-sleeved shirts for women and men, with and without a WINDSTOPPER® liner, for a wide variety of requirements. As usual, the design is simple and functional.

The secret lies in the material
Polypropylene forms the basis of all the products in the BASE LAYER line. It is the material's special properties that make it so valuable: it is the lightest fibre in the world, it feels comfortable against the skin and its antibacterial action helps to reduce the formation of body odour. Since polypropylene does not absorb moisture, it is immediately passed through to the layer worn above. The result is a completely dry base layer which helps prevent the loss of body heat and lies comfortably against the skin.

Perfectly equipped for every climate
All BASE LAYER products are available in two different versions:
The functional polypropylene underwear is ideally suited for use on wind free days.
To help ensure your body does not cool down on windy and cold days, long-sleeved shirts with a windproof and breathable WINDSTOPPER® liner have also been introduced. It offers an extremely light and versatile combination of fast moisture removal and protection against cooling by the airstream.

The product specialists at GORE BIKE WEAR® know what keen cyclists need. Warm and climate regulating functional underwear is vital on long cycle tours, especially in the autumn or winter. To supplement the already well known line, six additional BASE LAYER long sleeved shirts have now been added:

BASE LAYER Functional Shirt Long
The long-sleeved shirt stands for an exact fit and reliable removal of moisture. Thanks to the fabric's elasticated and softly brushed peach skin like texture, the shirt feels pleasant against the skin and offers a high degree of comfort. Like all BASE LAYER products, the material used for the long sleeved shirts has an antibacterial effect, thereby helping to prevent the formation of body odour.
BASE LAYER Functional Turtleneck
This practical long sleeved shirt consists of the same material as that used in the summer BASE LAYER shirts, though because of its long sleeves and the attached high collar it stores more heat and is thus ideal for the cold season. The incorporated front zip with semi-lock slider makes the top easier to put on and take off, and can if required be worn open necked.
BASE LAYER Functional Thermo Shirt Long
The highly functional long-sleeved shirt is ideal on very cold winter days. In the Functional Thermo Shirt the basic material polyproplyene is thicker than in the other BASE LAYER products and displays thermal properties. The low weight materials create the ideal heat and have an insulating effect.

All products in the BASE LAYER autumn/winter 2011/12 line will be available from August 2011 in selected specialist shops.

The BASE LAYER line - functional underwear for optimum climate regulation und maximum comfort.

Press contact: häberlein & mauerer, Stephan Wagner, Tel. +49 89 38108 112, stephan.wagner@haebmau.de