Based outside of San Francisco, California, with clothing made in Italy, Capo was an early adopter of the longer sleeve in short-sleeve jerseys. To get my bias out of the way, I'm a fan of the design, especially when done in stretchy material that lets the jersey conform to different shoulder widths.
Capo has also been an early adopter of incorporating visibility elements into its clothing. This limited-edition Moto GP SL jersey combines the well-designed race fit of Capo's top product with day-glo green bands that are loudly visible by day and reflective by night.
While this kit is limited — the S bibs and XXL jersey are already sold out — Capo's Luminescence visibility concept of hi-vis hues plus reflective elements can be found in many of the firm's pieces. The scores of small reflective dots in Capo's Luminescence are basically glass that is laminated into the fabric. This process affects the garment's elasticity a little, and adds a small amount of weight. This is only really noticeable when pulling on the jersey or bibs, as the wide cuffs don't slide on as smoothly as non-treated cuffs. Once on, however, the only thing you notice is how bright they are!
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The Luminescence cuffs reflect artificial light
The Moto GP SL jersey is comprised of 11 panels. The chest and sleeves feature a channeled fabric called Speed that's almost like a techy wide corduroy, giving a unique textured look to the top, and keeping it flush against the skin. The jersey isn't super lightweight, and is comfortable in cool weather. Mesh panels under the arms help with ventilation; you can feel the wind moving across your skin on downhills. The main body uses Carbon ES microfiber, which has anti-bacterial properties.
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