Product Overview
The Spiro Women's padded bikewear shorts are a well-engineered garment designed specifically for the rigours of cycling, whether on the road or navigating mountain trails. These shorts are constructed from a medium-weight, micro-stretch soft fabric that provides a superior finish while maintaining the necessary flexibility for high-intensity activity. The integration of COOL-DRY performance technology ensures that moisture is managed effectively, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable during long sessions in the saddle.
Central to the design is the anatomically shaped, anti-bacterial double layer fabric pad. This feature, combined with a high-quality dense silicone insert, offers significant protection and comfort, reducing the risk of chafing and fatigue. The contour fit panels and elasticated waistband ensure the garment moves with the body, providing a streamlined profile without compromising on freedom of movement.
Key Features
- COOL-DRY Performance Fabric: This fast-wicking material actively pulls moisture away from the skin, ensuring you remain cool and preventing the discomfort of damp clothing.
- Dense Silicone Insert Padding: The high-quality padding provides essential cushioning against the saddle, which is critical for preventing soreness during extended rides.
- 4-Way Stretch Capability: The inclusion of 20% elastane allows the fabric to stretch in all directions, providing a full range of motion without the garment losing its shape.
- Silicone Leg Grips: These internal grips prevent the shorts from riding up the leg, maintaining a consistent fit and preventing irritation.
- Reflective Safety Details: A reflecting print logo on the bottom left leg enhances visibility in low-light conditions, an essential safety consideration for road users.
- Internal Key Pocket: A discreet and secure storage solution for small essentials, ensuring you don't have to carry extra bulk.
Design & Performance
Constructed from a blend of 80% Polyamide (nylon) and 20% Elastane, these shorts are built for durability and performance. Polyamide provides the structural integrity and abrasion resistance required for activewear, while the high elastane content delivers the necessary compression and stretch. The fabric is lightweight enough to prevent overheating but substantial enough to offer support where it is needed most.
The anti-bacterial treatment of the padding is a vital technical detail, helping to maintain hygiene and freshness, particularly during the warm summer months. The smooth, soft-textured material cover over the padding ensures that the interface between the body and the bike remains comfortable throughout the duration of your journey.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
These bikewear shorts are suitable for both embroidery and transfer printing, allowing for professional branding for cycling clubs or corporate teams. Embroidery offers a permanent, high-quality finish for smaller logos or names, providing an air of professionalism that lasts as long as the garment itself.
For larger, more vibrant designs or sponsor logos, transfer printing is an excellent choice as it maintains its clarity on technical fabrics. Our expert team in Telford, with decades of experience since 1976, ensures that every customisation is applied with precision, maintaining the integrity of the breathable fabric while ensuring your brand stands out.
Use Cases
These shorts are versatile enough for road cycling, mountain biking, and general leisure cycling. They are particularly well-suited for corporate cycling events, charity rides, or as part of a high-performance kit for professional cycling clubs. The inclusion of an internal key pocket also makes them practical for those commuting to work who need a reliable and comfortable layer.
Why MyWorkwear
MyWorkwear has been a leader in the workwear and customisation industry since 1976. Operating from our base in Telford, we combine decades of technical expertise with modern decoration techniques. We understand that performance garments like these Spiro shorts require careful handling, and our in-house team ensures that your customisation is executed to the highest standards, reflecting our long-standing heritage of quality.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, refer to the established range from XS (UK 8) to XL (UK 16). For the best performance, these shorts should have a snug, contour fit to ensure the silicone padding remains correctly positioned. If you are between sizes, consider how much compression you prefer during active use. The elasticated waistband and 4-way stretch fabric will accommodate different body shapes while maintaining a secure fit.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and longevity of these technical shorts, we recommend a domestic wash at 40°C. Washing at this temperature effectively removes bacteria and sweat without damaging the elastic fibres or the silicone padding.
It is essential that you do not iron this garment; the high heat from an iron will melt the polyamide and elastane fibres, permanently destroying the stretch and the padding. Similarly, avoid the use of bleach, as this will degrade the fabric's technical wicking properties and cause discolouration to both the fabric and any custom branding.
Do not tumble dry or dry clean these shorts. High-heat drying can cause the silicone inserts to warp and the elasticated waistband to lose its tension. Air drying is the most effective way to preserve the shape and performance characteristics of the fabric.
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