Flexing your environmental muscle seems to be the done thing in the current climate, and Italian clothing manufacturer Tucano Urbano is not one to miss an opportunity. Good Wheels is the firm’s first range to be made using fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles and recycled polyamides such as industrial fibres, fishing nets etc. Each garment needs approximately 30 bottles-worth of material, and it comes in packaging made from recycled materials and uses eco-sustainable water repellent finishes.
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As part of the Good Wheels range, the Monte is a mid-length jacket with a removable thermal liner jacket – which can be worn separately for off-bike use – extending its practicality for all-year use. The cuffs are windproof with thumb loops, and the hood is adjustable to reduce flapping. There are a variety of interior and external pockets, including a microfibre-lined glasses pocket. The Monte comes in dark blue, in sizes S-3XL for an SRP of £249.99. The ladies version is called the Stella, and it comes in dark blue or Airborne green in sizes XS-2XL, also at £249.99 SRP.
The Orbis is a laminated mid-length jacket with a lightweight inner thermal vest incorporating a windproof panel on the front and a mesh insert on the back to regulate core temperatures throughout the year. It come in black or airborne green for an SRP of £249.99.
Completing the Good Wheels collection are the Globis gloves, which are winter-ready, CE-certified gloves with a stretch polyester back and a leather palm. A breathable waterproof membrane keeps digits dry, and soft CP armour will help to keep knuckles intact in the event of an incident. Available in black for an SRP of £57.99.
Tucano Urbano;
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