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Sportful Autumn/Winter 2018 range overview

By Josh Evans

published 2 October 2018

A rain jacket with an insulated chest, reflective bib tights, and a jacket you can take the lid off

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The outer of the Sportful Attitude jacket is made from Gore Windstopper material(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's Total Comfort bib tights(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Total Comfort bib tights features a reflective pattern on the calves(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's BodyFit Pro wind vest worn over the BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey has three cargo pockets and a contrasting geometric pattern(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The pattern on the BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey runs along both sleeves(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's Fiandre Cabrio jacket(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

As the name suggests, the Fiandre Cabrio jacket has a removable back panel for extra breathability when needed(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

The Sotto Zero gloves have a silicone print on the palms and fingers for grip(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

A look at the Total Comfort seat pad(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's BodyFit Pro bib tights(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The BodyFit Pro bib tights feature a reflective band around the top of each calf(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Sportful Neoprene All Weather bootie(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

A look at the TC Pro seat pad(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib shorts(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

The jersey part of the Fiandre Strato jacket is made from NoRain fabric(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Sportful Attitude jacket (Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

NoRain thermal fabric on the Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib tights offers water protection and warmth(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib tights(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Sportful Attitude jacket has three rear cargo pockets, as expected(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

A 3D mesh fabric lines the inside of the jacket at the front, providing warmth on the most exposed area of the jacket(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Sportful Moire wind vest worn over the Moire Thermal jersey(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The design of the vest and jersey match perfectly(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Additional cargo pockets on the Moire wind vest are welcome(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

The Sportful Moire Thermal jersey(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

A double-layer mesh features on the cuffs and collar of the Sportful Moire Thermal jersey(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

Sportful's Fiandre Strato wind jacket(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

Sportful's Sotto Zero gloves(Image credit: Ciamello Courtesy)

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After one of the hottest summers Britain has experienced in around 40 years, autumn is well and truly here in the northern hemisphere.

The nights are drawing in and soon we will be swapping out our summer wardrobe for winter bib tights and base layers.

Italian clothing brand Sportful has sent some of their highlights from this season's collection, including a rain jacket with an insulated chest, reflective bib tights, and a jacket you can take the lid off - sort of.

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Sportful has a close working relationship with their professional sponsored teams Bora-Hansgrohe, Bahrain-Merida and Trek Drops.

The company says the likes of Peter Sagan and Vincenzo Nibali have a direct input into many of the products, training in this season's collection throughout the winter of 2017 and providing vital development feedback before the collection hits retailers this autumn.

Scroll down to take a look at the highlights of the Sportful Autumn/Winter 2018 collection.

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Sportful Fiandre Cabrio Jacket

The Sportful Fiandre Cabrio jacket is similar to previous jackets from the company constructed from Gore Windstopper and NoRain fabrics.

However, the key feature on the Cabrio jacket is a removable rear panel, which offers protection in the wet or extreme cold but is completely removable via two zips if the conditions change and breathability is a priority.

As the name suggests, the Fiandre Cabrio jacket has a removable back panel for extra breathability when needed

Variants of Gore Windstopper fabric is strategically placed at the front, sleeves and back of the jacket to offer protection and breathability where it is needed.

The size medium sent weighs 438g and has the usual full-length zipper, three rear cargo pockets and a silicone gripper waistband.

A soft fleece lining, high collar and double cuff should help to keep you warm when the temperature drops.

Available in fluoro yellow, blue, black and orange (photographed).

£200 / €229.90 / $349.99
Buy the Sportful Fiandre Cabrio

Sportful Fiandre Strato Wind Jacket

A stretchy NoRain long sleeve jersey has a windproof front section attached to offer wind protection on the most exposed area of the upper body. Two ventilation zippers on the chest allow for further breathability as needed.

The combination of two garments into one offers a versatile piece which can be worn in the autumn and spring, optimised for temperatures 5-15 degrees Celsius and also doubles-up as a mid-layer for deep winter riding.

A similar solution could be replicated with a long sleeve thermal jersey and wind vest, however, the Sportful Fiandre Strato offers all of the protection of this combination with less of the bulk.

Available in black on black, fluoro yellow on black or orange on black. The size medium sent weight 399g.

£150 / €169.90 / $239.99
Buy the Sportful Fiandre Wind Jacket

Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib tights

While I can't vouch for the performance just yet, the Fiandre NoRain Pro bib tights do feature several obvious features I would expect from a pro-level bib tight.

The TC Pro pad features in a number of existing Sportful bib shorts and tights and is excellent, ankle zips are a must for winter tights and although heavy, the NoRain fabric with brushed fleece lining should help to keep you drier for longer and warmer.

Only available in black, a size large weighs 431g.

£135 / €149.90 / $219.99
Buy the Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib tights

Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib shorts

Paired with knee warmers, or leg warmers, the shorts effectively double up as knickers or tights and are perfect for temperatures of 8-16 degrees Celsius that Sportful says the bib shorts are optimised for.

If you live in the UK or somewhere with a similar climate, you'll be using these bib shorts in the autumn, winter and spring, time and time again.

Lie flat bib straps, an aggressive and anatomic cut, plus the TC Pro seat pad combine to make a serious piece of kit, with performance to match.

A size large weighs 229g.

£120 / €139.90 / $159.99
Buy the Sportful Fiandre NoRain Pro bib shorts

Sportful BodyFit Pro Thermal Jersey

ThermoDrytec Plus shoulders and sleeves off enough stretch for plenty of arm sizes and a TDTxp body offers extra warmth on the torso, claims Sportful.

Available in black/grey, raspberry/yellow, black/red and blue/red (photographed).

£90 / €99.90 / $149.99
Buy the Sportful BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey.

Sportful BodyFit Pro bib tights

The two different bib tights share a TC Pro seat pad and ankle zippers but lie flat bib straps and reflective bands around the lower leg on the BodyFit Pro bib tights differentiate the two aesthetically.

Available in black and with four different coloured reflective leg bands, the size large sent weighs 292g.

£130 / €139.90 / $199.99
Buy the Sportful BodyFit Pro bib tights

Sportful BodyFit Pro Windstopper Vest

*Sportful's BodyFit Pro wind vest worn over the BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey*

The stretch fabric over the back of the jersey doesn't offer protection but does feature three cargo pockets and plenty of breathability.

Available in red, black, blue (photographed) and fluoro yellow.

The BodyFit Pro Windstopper Vest weighs 141g in a size medium.

£110 / €119.90 / $149.99
Buy the Sportful BodyFit Pro WindStopper vest

Sportful Attitude jacket

Like the Sportful R&D Celsius summer jersey from earlier this year, the Sportful Attitude jacket features an 'inner 3D mesh structure' for added insulation on the chest.

A 3D mesh fabric lines the inside of the jacket at the front, providing warmth on the most exposed area of the jacket

While the R&D Celsius jersey was designed for mountain climbs and cooler descents, the Attitude jacket is focused on warmth and temperature regulation, optimised for temperatures from 5-15 degrees Celsius.

Available in a bright red (photographed) or a subtler black, the jacket weighs 304g.

£175 / €189.90 / $269.99
Buy the Sportful Attitude jacket

Sportful Moire Thermal Jersey

While the BodyFit Pro Thermal jersey is optimised for slightly cooler temperatures, the Moire Thermal jersey is for milder temperatures of 10-15 degrees Celsius.

The jersey has expected features of three cargo pockets, a full-length zipper and a silicone gripper waistband, alongside a double-layer mesh on the collar and cuffs.

Weighing 226g, the Moire Thermal jersey is available in grey (photographed), blue and raspberry.

£90 / €89.90 / $129.99
Buy the Sportful Moire Thermal jersey

Sportful Moire Vest

*The design of the vest and jersey match perfectly*

To the rear is a highly breathable mesh material with three cargo pockets offering additional storage.

The size medium sent weighs 114g.

£85 / €89.90 / $99.99

Sportful Total Comfort bib tight

The Total Comfort seat pad is thicker than the TC Pro pad, which Sportful say lives up to its name.

The extra insulation results in a fairly heavy set of bib tights at 363g for a size large, 80g heavier than the BodyFit Pro bib tights.

A reflective dot pattern on the back of the calves is welcome for a pair of tights likely to be used in lower light conditions.Variable thickness material is used around the waist area to offer good breathability and doubles up as extra support in this area.