The number of different cycling clothing brands being sold in the USA is significant. However, the number of cycling clothing manufacturers who actually design, develop, and produce their own clothing in-house with their own employees is quite small. The fact is, that in today's World, most cycling apparel makers use independent contractors to help keep their costs down.
TSC only work with European cycling apparel manufacturers who design and produce their own clothes in-house. And we're very proud of this fact. We find the products are far superior. We work very closely with the Italian and Spanish manufacturers to ensure that fit, quality, function and style are paramount. We are able to select different fabrics and chamois that we feel are better suited for the US market. Some of the products we offer are made to our specifications and are exclusive to us.
One of the companies we work with is MS Tina. They are a small Italian cycling clothing maker in NE Italy near Venice that is owned by a husband and wife team, Marcel and Edy. Marcel was a former French professional cyclists who rode with the likes of Bernard Hinault, Lauren Fignon and Greg Lemond. And Edy has worked in the cycling clothing business for many years prior to starting MS Tina.
MS Tina design, develop, and produce all of its clothing (with the exception of accessories) in-house using fabrics and chamois from Italian producers. The result is a quality and craftsmanship that is second to none and because TSC buys direct from them the prices are fall less than the norm.
The new Dragon clothing is not only unique in its design, but quite visible as well. TSC offers the following:
SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY:
-is made of a highly lightweight and elastic fabric called Ultra 18 from Carvico. This fabric has a UV protectant factor and has a silky smooth texture that is very comfortable, fast drying and excellent wicking properties making it ideal for warm/hot summer rides.
-is made of a heavier soft and stretchy polyester fabric called TouchDry that is ideal for riding in temperatures ranging between 50-60 degrees. Comes with a full zipper and 3 rear open pockets.
BIB SHORTS:The white fabric is a special heavier Lycra/Polyester blend that is not transparent and offers good compressions / support. The anti-shock gel chamois is a new design and is as good as it gets. These shorts also feature white mesh braces, internal elastic leg grippers and some flat lock stitching.
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